Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ now receiving Oreo in Canada

Following in the footsteps of the US versions, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Canada are now in the process of being updated to Android 8.0 Oreo and Samsung Experience 9.0. It's definitely been a long time coming, but the update is finally rolling out. So far devices sold by Koodo, Rogers, Videotron, Bell, Telus, Virgin Mobile, Fido, and Freedom Mobile have received the update notification. You should also get it if you bought your handset unlocked. Note that you may need to manually check for the update through Settings in order to get it. The build number for the new release ends in BRB7,...

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro is already $100 cheaper in the US

After failing to offer it through US carriers, Huawei launched the Mate 10 Pro stateside around one month ago, in unlocked form. The phone's recommended retail price is $799, but at the moment you can pick one up for $100 less than that. The deal is available at both Amazon and Best Buy. The retailers are currently charging you just $699.99 for the device. It's unclear if this is a permanent price drop or just a limited time offer, so if you've been eyeing the Mate 10 Pro but haven't purchased one so far, perhaps now's the time to finally do the deed. You can choose between Titanium...

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Square Trade: Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are more durable than the S8 duo, Note8

It's a bad day to be a Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+, everyone wants to perform drop tests on them. Square Trade is in the business of selling extended warranty, so it's important for it to know just how breakable phones are. The conclusion is that the Galaxy S9 is more durable than the S8 and the iPhone X. The bad news is that this still doesn't make it tough enough to survive two falls, one is enough to crack the glass. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ breakability report card SQ also did a bend test and found that the S9 bent at 210 lbs of force while the taller Galaxy S9+ bent at 230...

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HTC Vive Pro now available for pre-order, non-Pro model gets a price cut

The Vive Pro VR headset unveiled this year is now available for pre-order at 800/€880/£800. If you pre-order by June 3, your Vive Pro will ship on April 5 and you get a 6-month subscription to Viveport, where you can play up to 5 titles a month (out of a library of 400+). The "Pro" model has 78% higher resolution thanks to its new OLED panels (combined resolution is 2,880 x 1,600px). The headset has redesigned straps for increased comfort and headphones with built-in amps. The Pro also has two cameras for AR applications. If the Pro is too pricey for you, you can grab the regular...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s official teasers reveals no selfie camera on top

Xiaomi announced its brand ambassador for the upcoming flagship Mi Mix 2s. The company posted official photos of Wu Yifan, better known as Kris Wu, holding the phone. The photos immediately revealed the phone from the front, debunking rumors about a selfie camera in the upper right corner. The bottom bezel is a bit thicker, meaning the new Mi Mix 2s will look very much like the existing Mi Mix 2. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s feat. Kris Wu In the same time Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posted information on Weibo regarding the Mi Mix 2s launch in Shanghai on March 27. 10 lucky guests will win...

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Leaked Huawei P20 video teases slow-mo recording

It seems that the Huawei P20 Pro camera will join the slow-mo competition as this leaked teaser reveals. It shows a guy doing a backflip and time slows down to a crawl as the three circles appear - you know, Huawei's constant reminder of the triple camera on its upcoming flagship. Unfortunately, the teaser doesn't say anything about frame rate or resolution. Now, if we were Isaac Newton, we could probably make a guess. But since we're not, we'll just say that the Mate 10 (which uses the same chipset as the P20) can shoot 1080p @ 120fps video. Slooow moootion #ImmaginaOOOltre #HuaweiP20...

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ takes a fall: drop test against the iPhone X

This isn't for the faint of heart - PhoneBuff did a drop test on the Samsung Galaxy S9+, the phone fell again and again and again. It got through surprisingly well, though not without major cosmetic damage. For the S9, Samsung made some design changes to make the phone more durable - it used thicker glass and stronger aluminum to protect that glass. Well, the front glass is thicker, the back glass is the first thing to go, watch: It's cool to see that the variable aperture survived this ordeal, even if the selfie camera did not. Still, you may want to slap a case on your Galaxy S9+...

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vivo X21 announced, under-display fingerprint version in tow

Mere hours after Oppo unveiled the R15 duo, vivo followed suit and announced its top-tier vivo X21 smartphone. It packs a 6.28" AMOLED screen with a notch, runs on Snapdragon 660, and has a dual-camera on its back. Sounds familiar, right? So, the X21 has a 6.28" Super AMOLED of 1,080 x 2,280 pixels at the front. In its notch sits a 12MP selfie shooter behind f/2.0 lens accompanied by an IR fill light, so it can do fast Face Wake 2.0 with 3D mapping. There is a dual-camera setup on the back with 12MP f/1.8 main shooter and a 5MP f/2.4 secondary one for various background...

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Nokia now sells phones and accessories in India from its website

Nokia is now selling phones and accessories in India directly through its website. It lists feature and smartphones as well as accessories and offers free shipping, secure payments and a 10-day return policy. The site lists all of Nokia's phones though not all of them are available for purchase. Only the Nokia 5, Nokia 3, Nokia 2 and Nokia 8 are eligible at this point. On the accessory side of things there are a few listed but none are in stock so you can't technically buy anything. Thanks for the tip! Source

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vivo V9 to arrive on March 22, hits India on the next day

An unexpected billboard of a vivo V9 appeared in Indonesia last month, suggesting a new phone by the Chinese manufacturer is on its way. Today the company confirmed the rumor, sending us an official teaser for the phone. The V9 will be announced on March 22 with a notch on the screen and more AI functions. A day later, on March 23, vivo will hold a separate event in India where we will see further details about pricing and availability. The press release said the new vivo V9 will have a FullView Display and "sleek futuristic design", meaning it will come with a notch on the top...

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ USA bundles revealed

Samsung is now offering two different bundles for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ purchases placed on the official online store. You can choose between Power Upgrade or Ultimate Bundle. The Power Upgrade Bundle is of estimated value of $170 but will set you back only $49 when acquired with a new Galaxy S9 or S9+ It contains a wireless charging pad, a car charger, and a Samsung power bank capable of fast charging. The Ultimate Bundle has a value of $400, but Samsung wants $99 for it when adding it to your Galaxy S9 or S9+ order. It packs a wireless charging stand, Icon X wireless in-ear...

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LG Zone 4 with 5-inch display and Snapdragon 425 launched on Verizon

LG has launched a budget smartphone called Zone 4 on the Verizon network in the US. LG Zone 4 The Zone 4 has a 5-inch, 1280x720 resolution display. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with 2GB of RAM and 16GB expandable storage. On the back is an 8MP camera and a fingerprint sensor and on the front is a 5MP camera. It is powered by a removable 2500mAh battery and Android 7.1.2 Nougat. The LG Zone 4 is priced at $114.99 and available in Moroccan Blue color. Source • Via

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Older Android apps may stop working after Android P

Developers have found a new class in the latest Android P Dev Preview, which sets a minimum API version. If this is not met by an app, the OS pops up a warning message stating: "This app was build for an older version of Android and may not work properly. Try checking for updates, or contact the developer." The current minimum API version set in Android P is 17, which is 4.2 Jelly Bean. We are yet to see if this will remain as a warning in the final version of Android P, or it will block apps from running. Google has already shown its dedication to bringing the Play Store...

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Huawei P20 to cost €679, P20 Pro to be €899 in Europe, latest leak reveals

Huawei is launching the P20 series on March 27 while the phone's specs and images leak little by little. The newest bit of information reveals the price and the memory configurations of the Huawei P20 and the Huawei P20 Pro for Western European markets. The vanilla version will cost €679, while its bigger Pro sibling will be €899. Huawei will push only one version of Huawei P20 in the Eurozone with 4 GB + 128 GB memory combo. The P20 Pro is said to arrive with the same storage, while the RAM will be 6 GB. Roland Quandt says other regions will get other variants, but Europe will...

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ costs $379 to build

Samsung launched the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ at the end of February. TechInsights analyzed how much different components and manufactiring cost for the Plus version and reached a price of $379, which is $10 more than the Galaxy Note8, making the S9+ the most expensive Samsung smartphone to build so far. The analysis compares the Galaxy S9+ (global version), the Galaxy Note8, the Galaxy S8+, the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X. Of all these phones, only the Apple flagship is more expensive to produce with a total cost of $389.50, just $10 more than the new Samsung...

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Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition go official with notched screens, new cameras

Oppo R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition are now official. Just as expected, the phones pack notched tall screens, glass bodies, and dual-camera setups. Both R15 and R15 DME have notched 6.28" OLED screens of 1,080 x 2,280 px resolution, which means no Plus version at least for now. They also share the same design - glass back with a polished metal frame. Both Oppo R15 and R15 DME come with the latest ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1. It has a new "AI" assistant that learns your usage patterns, and fast 0.8s Face Unlock. Oppo R15 The Oppo R15 runs on the new Helio P60 chipset...

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