Instagram adds emoji slider as another way to poll followers

Instagram has added a new way to poll something among your followers. While the previous polling option was binary, this new option instead lets your followers rate something on a scale. The emoji slider is literally just that, a slider with an emoji on it. You can choose from a set of emoji to convey what sort of response you are looking for something from your followers and they can then use the slider to show how much they feel whatever the emoji is suggesting. As with the poll, you can see just how much everyone of the people who voted care about something. Sounds silly but it's...

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Google to launch Pixel smartwatch alongside Pixel 3 and 3 XL handsets

Google may have recently rebranded Android Wear, but that doesn't mean that platform seems to be getting much more love than before. Perhaps the search giant's wearable dreams will be rekindled with an own-brand flagship device to showcase everything Wear OS by Google is capable of. That's exactly what we'll get this fall, according to famed leakster Evan Blass. According to what he calls reliable sources, at Google's next hardware-focused event a Pixel-branded watch will make its debut, alongside the Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones, and second generation Pixel Buds. If true, this would...

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Nokia X's design fully revealed via high-resolution photos

A TENAA listed all the Nokia Xspecs earlier today and now the design gets revealed in more glorious detail thanks to the latest leak featuring a bunch of live shots. Nokia X The new high-resolution photos confirm the notch on top of the 5.8" (19:9 aspect ratio, 1080 x 2280 resolution) display and the slightly protruding vertically-aligned dual-camera modules. They also reveal that the back of the Nokia X features a glass finish. Nokia X The device will be announced during HMD Global event on May 16. Source (in Chinese)

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Samsung to put the Galaxy A6 and A6+ on quarterly update cycle

The recently announced Galaxy A6 and A6+ now have a clear update roadmap, which was made official via the Samsung security blog. As some of you may already know, the Korean giant has different update policies for its devices - obviously, the more expensive smartphones get more frequent updates - every month. This means the Galaxy S, Note and some of the A series smartphones. As for the Galaxy A6 (2018) and A6+ (2018) - they will follow the last year's A3 (2017) and A7 (2017) by receiving the latest Android security patches every three months. On top of that, the Galaxy A6 and A6+...

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Update your GSMArena account

Important information for current GSMArena account holders To ensure that we're GDPR compliant by May 25 we need to ask for your consent to store your email address, password, nickname, and to additionally confirm that you're aged 16 years or older. During this process, we're changing the way that you log in to your GSMArena account. We'll stop using your existing Facebook or Google accounts. Migration should only take you a few seconds. You merely need to provide us with or confirm (if you log in via a Google account), your email address and a password. We'll carry over...

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First live image of nubia Z18 reveals total lack of bezels

The Chinese company nubia declared a war on bezels far before most of its rivals. It started with the Z9 that was onboard all the way to the Z17 where the bezels use light refraction to make it appear that the display stretches to the very edge. A poster from earlier this week revealed the company is ready with a new iteration of its display technology, and thanks to a leaked photo of the nubia Z18, we know what the Full Screen 3.0 will look like on the next flagship. The side bezels seem curved, with the screen pushing against the metal frame. It practically has no bezels on both...

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Sony Xperia XZ2 passes durability test with flying colors

If you were waiting for some confirmation of the Sony Xperia XZ2 ruggedness or just like to see expensive test getting tortured, you've come to the right place. A durability test saw the Sony Xperia XZ2 get scratched, burned and bent and finally grades Sony's latest as perfectly fit to handle everyday abuse. The Sony Xperia XZ2 packs glass on both sides and has proved less prone to bending than its predecessor. And if durability isn't all you're interested in a phone, check out our detailed written and video review of the Sony Xperia XZ2. Source

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BQ Aquaris X2 and X2 Pro Android One phones unveiled

The Aquaris X2 and X2 Pro might be upper-mid-range phones in the grand scheme of things but to BQ, they are the company's top-tier devices featuring decent specs and attractive price tags. The Aquaris X2 is built around a 5.65-inch FHD+ display with rather slim small bezels on the top and bottom. The SoC is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 636 chipset with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for the base model and 4GB + 64GB for the more premium one. The body is made of aluminum frame combined with plastic back. The dual camera setup at the back features 12MP (f/1.8) + 5MP sensors with extra...

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TENAA reveaks vivo X21i full specs

Just a day had passed after the leaked Geekbench scorecard of the vivo X21i and now it got TENAA certification as well, revealing most of its specs and overall design in the process. vivo X21i The vivo X21i physical dimensions are 154.37 x 74.98 x 6.99 mm and it tips the scales at 159g. The device houses a 6.28-inch OLED display with 2280 x 1080 pixels resolution and a small notch at the top for the earpiece and the selfie camera, which is, carrying an impressive-sounding 24MP sensor. Also, judging by the design similarity between the X21i and the other X21 variants, the...

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Amazon.in announces Fast AF sale for OnePlus 6: a pre-order with a bonus

The OnePlus 6 will be unveiled on May 17 (next Thursday) and if you're in India there are two ways you can be among the first to get a unit - be a Prime member or participate in the Fast AF sale. The Fast AF sale will be held between May 13 and 16 and involves buying an INR 1,000 gift card. This can be redeemed on May 21 or 22 by buying a OnePlus 6 and along the way you get INR 1,000 credit in your Amazon Pay account. In short, this is a pre-order of sorts but you double your down payment. And you get 3 extra months of warranty (over the standard 1-year warranty). PS. You can...

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HTC's U12+ price leaked two weeks before the official launch

The announcement date of HTC's upcoming U12+ flagship, is March 23 so we still have two more weeks of waiting to do. The good thing is that didn't prevent a Taiwanese news website from revealing the pricing of all U12+ variants. The 64GB alteration will set you back between NTD21,900 ($734) and NTD22,900 ($768) while the 128GB model will cost NTD23,900 ($801) to NTD24,900 ($834) putting it right up there with the Samsung Galaxy S9. We really hope that the rumored specs and features such as the Quick Charge 4+, will make it a worthy purchase - HTC really needs a winner if it's to...

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Microsoft is working on a new smart speaker

According to a new report, Microsoft is working on a new smart speaker. The report says the company is collaborating with Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta on the project, which is still in its early stages. The speaker will be powered by Microsoft's own Cortana digital assistant. The report says the device features Snapdragon 212 SoC, which suggests it should be among the more affordable options in the market. As far as project status is concerned, the design of reference boards has been completed. However, there's lack of clarity whether a Microsoft will deliver an actual product to the...

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CAD renders show every OnePlus 6 angle

As the launch date of the OnePlus 6 nears, rumors start to get wild, more accurate and more frequent. Now that we have plenty of information regarding the device's specs and overall looks, a CAD designer has created a 3D model of phone that lets us get a better idea of its looks before the official announcement. You can see the small notch on the top of the display (6.2" AMOLED, 2280 x 1080, 19:9 aspect ratio), virtually no side bezels and a small one at the bottom. On the back, we can see the vertically placed dual-camera setup, which is believed to have 20MP+16MP sensors, along with...

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Now you can customize Pixel Buds 'Spoken notifications' for individual apps

A new update is rolling out to the Google app that bumps the version to 8.2. It includes a cool new feature, letting you customize Pixel Buds 'Spoken notifications' for individual apps. Earlier, you could either enable the feature for all apps, or disable it completely. But now, you can enable/disable the functionality (that allows app notifications to be sent to headphones) on per app basis. The update is currently rolling out, so it may take some time before it's available to everyone. Oh, and yes, the slider that lets you completely disable the feature is still there. Via

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Sirin's blockchain smartphone Finney comes with Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6-inch display

Sirin Labs, a Switzerland-based startup, has unveiled a blockchain-powered smartphone dubbed Finney. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 845 SoC, and sports a 6-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. It comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The camera department has a 12MP main sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter. The handset runs Android 8.1 OS with what the company calls Sirin OS on top, and packs in a 3,000mAh battery. Arguably more interesting are the Finney's in-display fingerprint sensor and its built-in 'cold-storage' crypto wallet. You can learn more about the $999...

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Xiaomi Redmi S2 arrives with AI selfie camera and affordable price

As promised, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi S2 today in China. The device is positioned below the Redmi Note 5 in its domestic market, although it kept some of the features like dual cameras and tall screen. The Redmi S2 is powered by the Snapdragon 625 chipset and runs MIUI 9 over the latest available stable Android version - 8.1 Oreo. The SoC has an octa-core CPU, clocked at 2.0 GHz and Adreno 506 GPU. Xiaomi Redmi S2 in Platinum Silver The Xiaomi Redmi S2 sports a tall 5.99" screen with HD+ resolution. There are no buttons or sensors on the front - the fingerprint scanner...

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Full Nokia X specs revealed, pictures in tow

Next Wednesday HMD Global will unveil the Nokia X, also known as Nokia X6. The phone is expected to be the first phone of the company with a notch on the screen, according to plenty of leaked images and videos. The device with a model number TA-1099 was listed on TENAA, revealing all its key specs. The Nokia X will come with Android 8.1 and will have an octa-core CPU, clocked at 1.8 GHz. Nokia X from all sides The TENAA listing does not mention a specific chipset, but the clock speed matches that of Snapdragon 636. The fact that Nokia X is expected to be a middle ground...

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Check out the new Burgundy Red Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+

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