The Sonim XP8 is a $700 rugged smartphone

The Sonim XP8 is a new rugged Android phone that is built to last even in the harshest of conditions. It is the sort of phone that is meant for construction workers, firefighters, first responders and anyone who has to work in tough conditions and needs a phone that can handle them as well. The XP8 is designed to meet MIL-STD-810G US military standards for ruggedness, meaning it can handle a certain amount of water, dust, pressure, temperature, shock, radiation, humidity, and more. On the front are two speakers that can output a combined 100dB+ of sound, making it easy to hear even...

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Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ have more specs leaked

Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy A6 and A6+. This has been made obvious by the barrage of leaks we've seen regarding them lately. Today a tipster on Twitter has shared even more specs of the two handsets. The Galaxy A6 is said to come with a 5.6-inch Infinity Display with 2,220x1,080 resolution, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and the Exynos 7870 Octa chipset at the helm. The SoC was known ever since a benchmark run surfaced, as was the RAM amount, but the other details are new. Galaxy A8 (2018), the A6 pair's higher-end relative The Galaxy A6+ will keep the screen...

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Moto G6 series expected to launch in Brazil on April 19

Motorola has sent out invites for an event in Brazil on April 10. The event is expected to introduce the new Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play. We have already seen significant details of all three devices leak in the past. For example, we know all three phones will have an 18:9 display, the G6 and G6 Plus will have dual cameras and the G6 Play will have a 4000mAh battery. At this point we are really just waiting to confirm the specifications and find out about international availability and pricing. Source • Via

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Deal: buy the Honor 7X for just $1 in flash sale that starts tomorrow

If you've been eyeing the Honor 7X and haven't yet purchased one, you might want to wait until tomorrow - April 6, at 10 AM PST. That's when the Huawei sub-brand will start a flash sale in the US, during which you'll be able to buy the Honor 7X for just $1. No typo, it's really $1. The caveat is rather obvious. Since this is a flash sale only a limited number of devices will be available at that price. The sale ends on April 8 at 10 AM PST, but you're only likely to actually find a unit in stock for $1 if you act fast tomorrow. Honor 7X If you aren't able to get the Honor 7X at...

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Xiaomi Mi 7 confirmed to have in-display fingerprint reader

The in-display fingerprint senors are clearly going to be one of the trends of 2018. Major players on the mobile scene have yet to adopt it, but at this point, we're pretty sure it's a matter of time more than anything else. Things are lot more dynamic with Chinese OEMs who typically have shorter development cycles and less regulation and certification involved, so it's hardly any surprise that Xiaomi is already jumping on the bandwagon. The company's eagerly-anticipated Mi 7 flagship could have actually been delayed in order to adopt the new technology. Evidence of this was recently...

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WhatsApp beta for Android makes audio recording easier

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta on Android that includes a much requested feature, an option to record voice notes hands-free within the app. After installing the update, when the user presses and holds on the mic button to record audio, another option appears on screen where they can swipe up to lock the recording. After doing that, the app will continue to record the voice note without you having to press and hold the mic button. You can still cancel the recording and delete the file without sending. The update is out now on Android through the beta channel....

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BlackBerry Priv receives a software update

BlackBerry devices might not be popular among smartphone users, but still have a loyal fanbase that deserves to receive proper software updates, when necessary. Latest info comes from CrackBerry about an update for BlackBerry Priv owners. The firmware version changed to AAW068, although the security patch level stays the same. The source suggests it is most likely a critical vulnerability fix. Weighing a bit over 100 MB, the patch might have problems with verification, but you can follow the Source link below for instructions how to fix the issue (if it appears at all). Security...

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BlackBerry Priv receives a software update

BlackBerry devices might not be the most popular these days, but they still have a loyal fanbase that deserves to receive proper software updates, when necessary. Latest info says a new firmware is seeding to the BlackBerry Priv. The version number changed to AAW068, although the security patch level remains unchanged. Given that there are no new visible new features or UI changes we are most likely looking at a critical vulnerability fix. Weighing a bit over 100 MB, the patch might have problems with verification, but you can follow the Source link below for instructions on...

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First Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo render appears

Recently we learned the mysterious SM-J720F phone is actually going to be called Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo and is bound to arrive in India. Today, the first press render of the phone popped up, showing a fairly standard standard Galaxy J series design. Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo The front panel of the Galaxy J7 Duo hosts a standard 16:9 screen, a physical home key below and capacitive buttons in the newer Samsung Experience designs. The selfie camera is coming with an LED flash for all the selfies in low-light environment. Looking on the left side there's no Bixby button, with Samsung...

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Samsung expecting Q1 2018 profit to jump by 50%

Back in the second half of 2017, Samsung started posting record after record in its quarterly financial reports, mostly due to the high demand for memory chips. According to latest information, acquired by Reuters, the Korean manufacturer is expected to post over 50% YoY rise of profits in its financial results for the January-March period of 2018. Expecting to announce guidance numbers on Friday, analysts say Samsung has achieved an operating profit of $13.7 billion, more than 50% higher compared to the same period last year - $8.8 billion. According to Reuters, Samsung is bringing...

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