Just a few weeks ago, the Samsung Gear S3 started receiving Tizen 3.0 through a Value Pack update. The update brought along plenty of new features, but if a recent report is to be believed, it has introduced battery issues as well. The report says several users of the smartwatch are complaining of poor battery life after the update. Officially, Samsung hasn't said anything on the matter yet. So it's difficult to say how widespread the problem is. However, it does look like not everybody is seeing the same behavior. There have also been complaints about an issue that prevents...
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Jumat, 01 Desember 2017
Deal: Save around $130 on Google Home 2-pack
Google's voice-activated smart speaker Home has received a decent price cut in the US. Specifically, retailer Best Buy has the Home 2-pack listed for $129.98, which translates into savings of around $130. So that's basically a discount of around 50% on the Google Assistant-powered device. The promo is for a single day, which means those interested in availing it may have to act fast. For more information, head to the Source link below. Source
New $259 9.7-inch iPad coming in 2018, rumor says
A new rumor purportedly originating at "sources from related upstream suppliers" claims Apple is preparing the cheapest ever 9.7-inch iPad for next year. As you may know, the company released the iPad 9.7 (2017) back in March, and that model is priced from $329. At launch, it was the cheapest iPad of its size yet. But in 2018 its successor is allegedly going to start at just $259. If that pans out, the rumored device will undoubtedly start a resurgence of the tablet sector in the mobile world, which hasn't been doing all that well in the past few years. The slate is said to launch in the...
vivo X20 King of Glory edition arrives on December 8
Back in October it was revealed that vivo was working on a King of Glory edition for its X20 smartphone, following in the footsteps of BBK Electronics' sister brand Oppo with its R11 KOG model unveiled in September. Now we're finally getting closer to the launch of the vivo X20 KOG edition, which will officially happen on December 8 - so exactly one week from today. This info was outed by vivo itself through Chinese social media channels. vivo X20 King of Glory edition The device will be priced at CNY 3,498, which at the current exchange rates translates into approximately $528...
Oppo R11s in for review
In a world where smartphones are either Champagne/Rose Gold or Black, every different color option is appreciated. Huawei spent half of their P10 launch presentation on talking about the new colors. Samsung introduced a unique Galaxy S8 to match the autumn foliage. Now Oppo joins the company with its latest R11s flagship in a sexy Red color we received for a review. The color might be eye-grabbing, but the Oppo R11s is also great specs-wise. Coming as an update of the Oppo R11 introduced in June, it now has a tall 18:9 ratio AMOLED screen. The chipset and memory combo are the same as...
Unlocked LG V30 finally becomes available in the US, yours for $819.99
The LG V30 has been available from US carriers since October, but its unlocked version only went up for pre-order in the country towards the end of that month. Many weeks later, today the handset is finally in stock, though just at B&H for the time being. An additional caveat is that you can have it in any color as long as it's Cloud Silver. If none of that puts you off, then know that you need to shell out $819.99 for the unlocked device. This will work on all GSM-based carriers as well as "select CDMA carriers", though note that activation may not be supported by every CDMA network. If...
Deal: Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL get €200 discount
Google's latest phones, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, impressed us with amazing cameras and blazing fast performance, but unfortunately they are quite pricey. Not quite as much though, with the latest promo by German retailers Mediamarkt and Saturn. The Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL are offered at €200 off (discount applied in your shopping cart) until Monday, December 4. The stock is limited though, because units keep appearing on and off and if you are lucky enough to add one to the shopping cart, it might ship in a few days or even weeks. The 64GB Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL cost...
Samsung W2018 clamshell phone goes official
Samsung and China Telecom announced the W2018 - a high-end flip phone with Android, two touchscreens and Bixby. The event was held in Xiamen, China and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the W series and 25th anniversary of Samsung in the Chinese market. Samsung W2018 Samsung W2018 has a pair of 4.2" AMOLED displays of Full HD resolution. The chipset is Snapdragon 835 and is coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. There is also a microSD slot for up to 256 GB more. The W2018 is the first flip phone with Bixby on board, and Samsung proudly announced that the AI...
OnePlus 5T reaches over 400K registrations in China
The OnePlus 5T was launched for pre-order in China on November 28 and has scored over 400K registrations. Plenty of the registered users are involved into various raffles for a discount or a free unit of the latest OnePlus flagship. Bear in mind that the number of registrations does not mean actual pre-orders. The amount shows people that are having some interest in the OnePlus 5T and most likely only a small part of them will actually end up buying it. The OnePlus 5T will arrive in China on December 5 with two unique features - it comes with Hydrogen OS instead of Oxygen OS (so...
Oppo A83 with octa-core CPU and 13MP camera clears TENAA
A new Oppo smartphone has been certified by China's TENAA. Listed as Oppo A83, the device is powered by an SoC with an octa-core, 2.5GHz processor, and sports a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 pixel display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 16GB. The handset features a 13MP main camera and an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 150.5 x 73.1 x 7.7mm and weighing in at 143g, the phone packs in a 3,090mAh battery and runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Color options for the A83 include black and gold. No information on its pricing and availability yet. Source | Via
Twitter Lite releases in 24 more countries
Twitter has launched its Twitter Lite app for Android in 24 countries around the world, including Algeria, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Malaysia, Nigeria, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Serbia, El Salvador, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Venezuela. Twitter Lite is a mobile app for Android that is a scaled back version of the full app. It is optimized for low bandwidth connections with data saving features. The app itself is only 3MB, making it quick and easy to download even on 2G connections. Twitter...
Google Pixel 2's issue with audio in video recordings fixed in Android 8.1 DP2
Among the list of Pixel 2 issues uncovered shortly after its launch, was one that resulted in poor audio quality in recorded videos. The problem was officially acknowledged, with Google saying a fix is incoming. And here it is - the fix is included in the latest Android 8.1 developer preview. The following videos clearly show the problem has been taken care of - first one is made with a Pixel 2 unit running Android 8.0 and the next with a phone running Android 8.1 DP2. There are more samples to confirm the issue has been resolved - head to the Reddit and Google Photos links...
Google Maps on iOS gets updated to support iPhone X
Google has finally gotten around to updating its Maps app on iOS to support the iPhone X. This means instead of letterboxing the app will now occupy the entire screen, including the little ears around the infamous notch. Maps joins Google's slow but steady stream of iOS updates adding support for the iPhone X. So far apps like YouTube, Keep, Docs, Sheets, and Slides have been updated but almost every other, including the likes of Chrome, Gmail, Google Search, Drive, Photos, Calendar, and Gboard have not been updated yet. Also, even when it does update, it's not always perfect. The...
Huawei Nova 2S unveiling set for next week
Huawei has started sending out press invites for a product launch event next week. The invite image confirms that the Chinese company will be officially unveiling the Nova 2S during the December 7 event. This comes shortly after some images and the specs of the handset leaked. Design-wise, it's somewhat similar to the Mate 10 Lite. As for hardware highlights, the leak revealed Kirin 960 SoC, 6-inch 18:9 screen with FHD+ resolution, and 6GB RAM. Huawei nova 2S Other details include 20MP+16MP dual rear-camera setup, a dual 20MP front shooter, and 8.0 Oreo with EMUI...
Entry-level Nokia 2 goes on sale in US; Nokia 6 gets new update
Officially unveiled in October, the entry-level Nokia 2 smartphone has been on pre-order in the US since mid-November. And now it's available for purchase - Best Buy, B&H, and Amazon are all offering it for $99. Amazon will start shipping it December 3 onwards, while B&H will release orders starting December 5. The only available color is black. Previously Nokia 2 went on sale in Russia, Africa, and India. Meanwhile, in a other Nokia-related news, the Nokia 6 has started getting a new update. Weighing in at around 150MB and arriving as version 00WW_3_72A, the update brings UI...
