New Dell XPS 13 will 4K now available in the US

At CES, Dell announced a new update version of its popular ultra-portable clamshell laptop: the XPS 13. Along with a new higher-res 4K display, the new XPS 13 will also come with the latest 8th generation Intel processors to offer a bump in performance and efficiency with up to 11 hours of advertised battery life. There will be two colors available: Silver and Rose Gold. The silver model has a darker gray-colored palm rest and keyboard while the outer shell is, well, silver. Meanwhile, the Rose Gold option has a goldish-pinkish lid and the rest of the laptop is white. The new XPS 13...

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OnePlus releases statement about clipboard data accusation

We've learned in the past few years how much of a double-edged sword the internet could be with how quickly stories can go viral or be blown out of proportion. Last time, a particular Twitter user thought he found information that proved OnePlus was sending usage stats to a server in China. While he did find the framework for a system app to send this information. It was actually disabled and inactive. The same Twitter user uncovers similar information when (seemingly) messing with a decompiled version of the clipboard app. Unfortunately, the OP only provided the framework and code but was...

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Sony Xperia XA2 review

Sony may be looking beyond smartphones but the Xperia line is still standing its ground. The recently unveiled Xperia XA2 series is not only a statement of persistence, but also shows intent for expansion. And the Xperia XA2 bodes well for Sony's new generation of smartphones this season.

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Verizon starts Buy one, get one $699 off deal on iPhone X and iPhone 8 on Monday

A couple of weeks or so ago, T-Mobile started a new promotion for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus, whereas if you buy two of them, the second unit will be $700 off. Today Verizon has announced that it's going to have basically the same deal up for grabs starting on Monday, January 29, "for a limited time". You get $699 off a second iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X. In order to be eligible, you will need to purchase both devices on device payment, activate a new line on Verizon's unlimited plan, and trade in an old phone within 30 days. The $699 discount will be provided as a bill credit...

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Galaxy S9 and S9+ press images leak, look largely familiar

The Galaxy S9 duo have leaked again, this time in a press image, courtesy Evan Blass aka evleaks writing for VentureBeat. From the image, you wouldn't really be able to tell these are new devices at first glance until someone told you otherwise. The phones feature largely the same design as last year's S8 and S8+ but have slightly thinner bezels, especially at the bottom. Although the back of the phones aren't visible in this image, Blass confirmed that it will be different from the current S8, wherein the cameras will be mounted vertically and the fingerprint sensor placed...

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Concept: How we hope battery management in iOS 11.3 will look like

Apple has officially confirmed what Tim Cook announced in a speech earlier this month. "iOS 11.3 adds new features to show battery health and recommend if a battery needs to be serviced. These can be found in Settings -> Battery and are available for iPhone 6 and later. Additionally, users can now see if the power management feature that dynamically manages maximum performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns, first introduced in iOS 10.2.1, is on and can choose to turn it off". Apple is still working on these features, so they didn't make the cut for the first iOS 11.3 beta. Before...

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Deal: Get a Galaxy S7 Edge for $240, Galaxy Note5 for $145

Fancy getting yourself a capable smartphone at a bargain price to start the weekend right? A few deals from Daily Steals let you have last year's flagships for fractions of their prices if you can live with a minor scratch or two. Starting with the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - you can get it in two versions - "Scratch and dent" for $260 and B Grade for $290. The first of those is said to have some obvious signs of wear and tear, but no cracks on the screen, while the B grade items will only have minor blemishes here and there. The phone is available in both GSM only and GSM&CDMA...

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Chrome 64 on Android prevents ads from opening new tabs

Google has also updated the Android version of the Chrome app to version 64. The major change in this version is that the browser will now prevent ads from opening new tabs without your permission. This is slightly different from pop-up blocking, where usually an ad will break out of its iframe, called frame busting, and take hold of the browser navigation and redirect the user to sites where you usually see messages like your device has virus or some other call to action. This new change should prevent ads from taking hold of the browser navigation unless the redirect matches the URL of...

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Xiaomi Mi 7 price to start from $475

Xiaomi is famous for its policy of building fabulous value for price phones. Its 2017 flagship, the Xiaomi Mi 6 was launched at prices between $360 and $435. Sources from China suggest the Mi 7's price will start at CNY3,000 or around $475 with inflation and conversion rates are taken into account. Xiaomi's current flagship - the Mi 6 Pricing its phone in the three-thousands of the Chinese currency will be a first for Xiaomi. The price is expected to be justified with Snapdragon 845 chipset, 8 GB RAM and 5.65" display with FullHD+ resolution. There is also a rumor about a...

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Poor iPhone X sales slow down Samsung OLED business

Just days after the report that Apple sold 29 million iPhone X units, industry insiders from South Korea reported Samsung is lowering the production rate of one OLED factory by 10%. The Korean manufacturer is also postponing expansion plans in Vietnam amid growing uncertainties regarding the Apple flagship future. A source reportedly told that "the A3 plant is specifically designed to supply panels to Apple only. Unless supplies to Apple do not recover, it is unavoidable for Samsung to see weaker earning this year". The factory produces 135,000 OLEDs per month of which more than 100,000 go...

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NOW TV launches TV Smart Stick With Voice Commands

Look what we've got here, another way to watch our very own Angie's and Will's phone reviews on GSMArena's YouTube channel. Available towards the end of February, NOW TV has announced the NOW TV Smart Stick for £14.99. The NOW TV Smart Stick is Roku powered and will give you access to some of the UK's catch-up services, including BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and All 4, and you can download over 50 apps including YouTube, Sky Store and Vevo. For a full list of apps see here. The Smart Stick is also the first NOW TV box that supports voice commands, allowing you to open apps or search...

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Meizu 15 appears in renders, to have dual-curved display

After renders of Meizu 15 Plus appeared earlier this week, now a smaller version called Meizu 15 popped up. It seems to be similar to what the images suggested - vertical dual-cam setup on the back with phase detection and laser autofocus and a 10-LED flash, first implemented in the Meizu Pro 6 Plus. On the front, we see a display, curved on both edges like the Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy S8 duo. There is also an Apple-like circular fingerprint scanner in the bottom bezel which might bring back the mBack button that got scrapped for a touch-screen Super mBack in the Meizu...

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LG claims the LG G7 development is on track

LG has decided to set the record straight - the LG G7 has not been delayed and its design is not being reevaluated. A representative has stated that everything is progressing on schedule, but that's LG's schedule. The exact release date of the G7 is still under consideration. The company will make a decision based on tradition or industry expectations, but will launch its new flagship "when the time is right". LG's statement doesn't say whether the LG G7 will be at the MWC or not. However, the Congress is only a month away so a launch at a separate event is more likely. Nothing...

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vivo X30 display panel leaks with a tiny notch on top

Apple introduced the iPhone X with a notch and despite the controversial reception that got, some smartphone makers seemingly plan on following suit. After the Cupertino flagship, the Essential PH-1 and the Sharp Aquos S2, vivo is also planning to introduce the new front panel design with the upcoming X30, as shown by a leaked image. The photos suggest that the new phone will have a tiny notch on top, thin bezel on the bottom and practically non-existent ones on the left and right sides. vivo X30 alleged display There is no information about an upcoming launch or eventual...

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