Apple pushes iOS 11.3.1 with fix for touch input on non-genuine iPhone 8 display replacements

At the end of March Apple released iOS 11.3 into the wild following a lengthy development phase and many beta builds. Now, less than a month later, the company is already pushing the first minor update to that version of its mobile operating system. iOS 11.3.1 doesn't come with any new features, just as its small number incrementation suggests. Instead, it is meant to fix a much-discussed bug that rendered touch input unresponsive on iPhone 8 units with non-genuine replacement screens. This has cropped up in the past few weeks and turned into quite a scandal on the internet, hence...

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) is now getting Oreo too

Following the Galaxy A5 (2017), which started receiving the update to Android 8.0 Oreo earlier this month, now the A3 (2017) is joining the fun. The update is currently rolling out over-the-air for units purchased from Russia. As of now, it seems that it hasn't made it to any other countries, but that is unsurprisingly going to change in the future. It might take quite a while for this rollout to become global, however, with Samsung's Turkish arm anticipating a release for the A3 (2017) in June. Hopefully other markets will be more lucky. If you have a Russian-bought A3 (2017) and...

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Samsung Galaxy S9 active to boast 4,000 mAh battery, according to purported spec sheet

Samsung is apparently working on an 'active' version of its flagship Galaxy S9, keeping with tradition. If the release time frame is similar to that of previous 'active' devices, expect to see it become official at some point this summer. According to the leaked image you can see below, which is an alleged spec sheet for the upcoming Galaxy S9 active, the phone will have the exact same battery capacity as the Galaxy S8 active from 2017: 4,000 mAh. We assume it refers to the S9 active because its predecessor had the model number SM-G892, and the S7 active before that was SM-G891. The...

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Nokia X6 leaked renders reveal screen notch, rear design reminiscent of the Nokia 7 plus

In just three days HMD Global will take the wraps off a new X-series device in China. Earlier today we found out this would be called Nokia X6, a name previously worn by a Symbian-powered device back in 2009. Now the first official-looking press renders of the X6 have been outed in China, and by looking at them you have certainly noticed that it is wearing a dreaded notch on the front. There's still a 'chin' too, although it is rather small - at least compared to what other Android OEMs have done. The Nokia logo on the front usually sits in the right part of the top screen bezel,...

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Check out our Huawei P20 video review

Huawei's P20 is an intriguing sidekick to its top of the line P20 Pro, employing similar looks (including the unique Twilight paint job) but sporting one less camera on the back. Our written review of the P20 takes a deep dive into what makes this particular device tick, but if you don't have time to read - or simply enjoy video content more - here's our latest treat. The P20 video review is embedded below for your viewing pleasure, fresh out of the oven. It's around seven minutes long and packs a wealth of information about the P20, so take a look if you've been wondering what to...

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Wonder what the new cheap iPad can do with the Apple Pencil?

Apple has released a few new ads that focus on the new 2018 iPad and its Apple Pencil. A skill shown persistently in the videos is markup. The ability to draw over digital content via physical input is made to appear as actual magic, but it is basic for many touch-enabled Windows 10 devices or Android ones. Where Apple's prowess shines is in its software and that's what the Keynote and Notes videos showcase best. But enough rambling, here go the videos!

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Samsung dual camera minis to be called Galaxy S8 Lite and Galaxy A8 Star

We had assumed that the SM-G8750 and SM-G8850 will be marketed under the same name - Galaxy Dream Lite - but that may not be the case after all. "Dream" was the codename for the Galaxy S8 so the true name of the G8750 will be Galaxy S8 Lite according to the latest rumor. And the G8850 will be the Galaxy A8 Star. That said, both devices should be fairly similar. They will be powered by Snapdragon 660 chipsets. There's some confusion about the rest of the spec sheet. TENAA has updated the original info it had on the Galaxy A8 Star and now claims a 6.28" Super AMOLED with 1,080 x 2,220 px...

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Sino: Oppo is the market leader in China for Q1 2018

Market research company Sino just announced the Q1 2018 results in China. The leader among all brands was Oppo with 18.52 million shipments, while vivo is sitting at the second place with 17.34 million units. Apple was third with 16.8 million, while Huawei and Honor were listed separately, shipping around 14 million each. Chinese manufacturers are dominant in their local market, with Apple and Samsung being the only two from outside the country among the Top 10 vendors. Looking at income from sales, however, Apple is massively ahead of its competitors, raking in almost as much...

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LG K8 (2018) and K10 (2018) launch in Italy as K9 and K11

The LG K8 (2018) and K10 (2018) don't seem to like their birth names as both are launching in Italy as K9 and K11 instead, much like they did in Russia. The K9 will go on sale in April for €150 (Aurora Black and Moroccan Blue) and for €50 more you'll be able to grab the K11 in May (Aurora Black and Terra Gold). The LG K9 and K11 won't blow anyone's mind with their specs but it's about being reasonable and price-conscious and not flashy. The LG K9 has a conventional 16:9 5-inch LCD of 720p resolution, a Snapdragon 210 with 2GB of RAM and single cameras, front and back, 8MP and...

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New Samsung Galaxy A6+ renders and live photos of the Galaxy A6 surface

Blue and Gold and now Black too - Galaxy A6+ (2018) color options are leaking all over the place. This batch comes from online Polish store MGSM, which just couldn't wait for Samsung to unveil the new phones. Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) renders And while we're at it, here are some live photos of the smaller Galaxy A6 (2018), courtesy of the Brazilian wireless authority. They also happen to show the black version. MGSM also lists much of the specs of the upcoming Galaxy A6+, but it's nothing we didn't already know from previous leaks. In fact, those specs are probably from...

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India to get Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular on May 11

The Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular is finally coming to India. The device will go on sale on May 11, with bookings opening May 4. This particular variant of the Apple Watch was held back due to local regulations but operators can finally start selling it in India and have the hallmark 'one number on both the phone and the watch' feature intact. Initially, it's Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio who will be offering the cellular model in India. Airtel hasn't yet announced its plans for the cellular model but Jio has confirmed that it won't be charging additional rates for this...

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HMD to unveil Nokia X6 on Friday, a mid-range model with a 19:9 screen

So, the Nokia X will not be a flagship - and won't be called the Nokia X. The 10W charger gave us a clue but now pricing information has surfaced for the device. There will be two models costing CNY 1,600 and CNY 1,800. That's $250/210€ and $285/€235 respectively. What HMD is planning on launching is reportedly the Nokia X6 (no, not this one) and it will sit between the Nokia 6 (2018) and the Nokia 7 plus. The Nokia X6 is said to have a 5.8-inch "bezel-free display" with a 19:9 aspect ratio (the 7 plus has an 18:9 screen). There will be a vertical dual camera on the back with Carl Zeiss...

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Xiaomi Mi 6X leaks in photos and video

Tomorrow Xiaomi will announce the Mi 6X, expected to arrive globally as Xiaomi Mi A2 with stock Android. The phone already appeared on Android.com and got its selfies officially shared, now a video comes from Weibo to shed even more light on it. https://ift.tt/2vEJ4YS The video reveals what we already knew about the device - it will have a tall 5.99" screen and a dual camera setup on the back. It is visually similar to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but with slight differences in the antenna bands. Handling the phone, the user goes in...

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Canalys: Xiaomi leads Indian market with 31% share in Q1 2018

Xiaomi is continuing to gain grown in India, the latest data reveals. According to market analysts Canalys, the Chinese manufacturer managed to outperform Samsung for a second quarter in a row and got a 31% market share, while Samsung stayed at 25%. Q1 2018 saw 155% annual shipment growth of Redmi and Mi phones, which translates to over 9 million units. Oppo and vivo came third and fourth in India. According to Canalys Xiaomi distribution is improving throughout the country, and it appears that the manufacturer's strategies are working. With the recent Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5...

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OnePlus 6 could arrive on May 21

OnePlus is about to launch its next flagship, but an official release date is yet to be set. According to a tip we received in our inbox, the launch will take place on May 21. The information comes from an email sent to OnePlus owners, selected to trial the new OnePlus phone before their launch in the company's new LAB program. OnePlus 6 inside various cases A reader of ours enrolled for LAB and received an e-mail with all the terms and conditions, along with the date of the launch. If the OnePlus 6 really is arriving on May 21, this will be the earliest market release the...

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Huawei announces P20 Pro and P20 Lite in India

Huawei has launched the P20 Pro and the P20 Lite in India. Both phones will go on sale on May 3 and will be available exclusively on Amazon India. The P20 Pro is the flagship device in the company's lineup. While there is a lot to fawn over, such as a 6.1-inch, 2240x1080 AMOLED display, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, Kirin 970 processor and a 4000mAh battery with fast charging, what's most arresting is the Leica branded triple camera on the back, with a 40MP main sensor, 20MP monochrome sensor and an 8MP 3x zoom telephoto lens. The P20 Pro is priced at INR 64,999 ($979). You can read our...

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Samsung Pay coming to South Africa around June, company confirms

Samsung Pay was expected to launch in South Africa last year alongside the company's Galaxy Note8 smartphone. However, for reasons unknown, that didn't happen. The good news is now the company has confirmed the mobile payments service will be available in the region in a couple of months. The confirmation came from Samsung Electronics Africa CEO Sung Yoon, who said Samsung Pay will be launching in South Africa around the month of June this year. There's even a dedicated Samsung Pay page on the company's South Africa website, saying the service is coming soon. Samsung Pay has been...

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Deal: Buy Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ and save up to $200

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase Samsung's new Galaxy S9/S9+ smartphones, here's a deal for you: the South Korean company is offering up to $200 off on these devices. The promo is on the AT&T variants, with Samsung shaving off $150 on the standard S9 and $200 on the plus variant. What's more, the tech giant is even offering a free DeX Pad with each purchase (which usually goes for $100 on its own), although it won't ship until May. The promo is only available for purchases made through Samsung.com or Shop Samsung App. For more information on the deal, head...

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Discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note7 with Oreo on board gets Wi-Fi certification. Wait, what?

In an unusual development, the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone, which was discontinued shortly after its launch due to its self-immolating tendencies, has appeared on the website of Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 8.0 Oreo. Now since practically no one should be officially using the Note7, it's hard to guess why Samsung went for the Wi-Fi certification of the Oreo update on the device. Oreo-powered Samsung Galaxy Note FE has also received Wi-Fi certification (see image below), so it's possible that Wi-Fi Alliance requires all variants of a device to be certified even if one...

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Google 'Time to leave' notifications are not working for lot of users

Google's departure time (or 'Time to leave') notifications feature is completely broken. If you take a look at the company's official forum, a large number of users are reporting the functionality is not working for them. The thread in question started back in November, and complainants are still coming in. Here's a comment posted a couple of days ago: I have the same issue. I have notifications turned on for Recommended departure times. I also have importance: Urgent (Make sound and pop up on scree) but nothing comes up for calendar events that has location information. Some users...

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