OxygenOS 5.1.2 update for OnePlus 5 and 5T brings May security patch

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 5.1.2 update for the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T. The update weighs in at a hefty 1.6GB and available in select regions, with others to follow shortly. The main change here is the inclusion of the Android May 2018 security patch from the April 2018 patch in 5.1.1. Apart from that, the update also includes a new version of the Gallery app, which adds an updated design and a new 'Recently Deleted' category that temporarily saves deleted photos and automatically deletes them after 30 days. The update also brings fixes for an...

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Nokia 2 is getting Android Oreo in June

At its Nokia 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 unveiling in Moscow, Nokia announced that the entry-level 2017 Nokia 2 will receive the Android 8.1 Oreo update in June. The Nokia 2 is the last to be updated to Oreo, after Nokia 5 and original Nokia 6 started receiving Android 8.1 at the end of March and the Nokia 3 in April. But Nokia had already promised to update the Nokia 2 and is now delivering.

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Nokia 5.1, 3.1 and 2.1 hands-on review

It's been less than two years since HMD Global was founded. Yet the Finland-based company already has an almost fairytale-like success story unfolding around it. Even though the company still refers to itself as a "start-up", it mace out of a funding round earlier this month, with a $100 million in fresh investments and an impressive valuation of a cool billion dollars.

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Nokia 5.1 and 3.1 unveiled with tall screens, new chipsets, Nokia 2.1 tags along

HMD unveiled a trio of new devices today, upgrading its entry-level and mid-range offerings. Two are Android One phones, the third runs the lightweight Oreo Go edition. The Android One models will receive software updates for two years and security updates for three years - that's as much as most flagships get. Except these are budget-friendly phones. Nokia 5.1 A huge upgrade over its predecessor, the Nokia 5.1 now features a FullHD+ (1,080 x 2,160 px) display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 40% faster chipset. The IPS LCD measures 5.5" in diagonal and is covered with 2.5D Gorilla Glass...

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iOS 11.4 brings multi-room audio and stereo pairing to HomePod with AirPlay 2

Today Apple is releasing iOS 11.4 and finally bringing AirPlay 2 out of beta. The update brings the much anticipated multi-room audio support along with stereo pairing to Apple TV and the HomePod. Multi-room support means you can play the same music on multiple HomePods or Apple TVs in different rooms, simultaneously. And you'll be able to ask Siri to play a given song in the bedroom or in the living room. With AirPlay 2 you'll be able to add supported speakers to the Home app to use alongside HomePod. Currently Sonos is working on adding AirPlay 2 support to its speakers. Stereo...

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HMD is about to unveil new Nokia phones, watch it happen live

HMD's reborn Nokia phones are a rising power around the world - two weeks ago the company unveiled the Nokia X6 in China and today the company has an event in Moscow. The X6 is exclusive to China for now, but HMD Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas has been dropping hints that this will change. It sure is a hot seller, so why not. So, will today's ChargedUp event let the X6 loose on the global stage? Or are we in for new phones? There are three freshly-certified phones that might be unveiled. Upgrades to the Nokia 2, 3 and 5, perhaps. Plus, there's always the looming presence of...

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Xiaomi Redmi 6A leaks on TENAA, specs in tow

A new Xiaomi phone has been approved by TENAA and chance are it's the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 6A. Just days ago we saw the Xiaomi Redmi 6 for the first time, sporting the model number M1804C3DE but it didn't come with a full specs sheet. The new listing spans three model numbers - the M1804C3CT and the M1804C3DT/M1804C3DC with the only difference between them seemingly being the fact that the M1804C3CT has a single 8MP camera, while the M1804C3DT/M1804C3DC have dual cameras, possibly a 12MP+8MP combos. Xiaomi M1804C3CT The other specs are in sync for all three models -...

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2019 iPhone to have triple camera with 3D sensor

The 2018 iPhones might be still in the rumor mill, but information about the 2019 devices is already leaking. According to sources from Taiwan, at least one of the next-year Apple smartphones will have three cameras with 3D vision for Augmented Reality purposes. Concepts of an iPhone with three cameras Two of the three cameras will be able to "look" at an object from a different angle, therefore creating a 3D object. Some analysts think this will be a better implementation of the idea rather than the ToF (time-of-flight) technology that reads the time a laser takes to bounce off...

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Deal: Grab a dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S9 for $600

If you are in the US, and looking for Samsung Galaxy S9 bargain, here's a one for you: you can grab the dual SIM variant for $600. Retailer B&H Photo has the device listed on its website for $599.99. It's worth mentioning that the model (SM-G9600) on offer is an international one, but since it's primarily sold in China and Latin America, it's powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC, the one which you'll find in US S9 models. The deal is available for a limited time - around 14 hours remaining as of writing. If you compare with B&H's own usual pricing for the device, you get to save $180....

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Images of Xiaomi Mi 8 screen protector offer a clear view of the new design

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is at it again - this time images showing off a glass protector give us a clear look at the design. The protector has to work around the notch at the top of the screen and the 2.5D bevel around the perimeter of the screen. This bevel flows into the rounded metal sides of the phone. Unfortunately, the images do not give us much more. From what we could glean of the text, it describes the tough glass that it's made of and mentions that it has oleophobic coating. Xiaomi Mi 8 design revealed by promo images for a screen protector If you look at the second image,...

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Samsung Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Lite photographed, will launch in these markets

In the wild, Galaxy phones tend to travel in groups - like this Samsung Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Lite, who were spotted next to Galaxy A6+ (2018) and other phones. The A6+ is easy to tell apart by its markings - dual camera in the middle and antenna lines at the top and bottom edges. Around the front, they have LED flashes next to the earpiece. Which leaves the SM-G8850, aka Galaxy A9 Star. You can see its dual camera in the upper left corner and the squarish fingerprint reader on the midline. Samsung Galaxy A9 Star • aka SM-G8850 • Available in Black and White Which one is the...

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Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming phone to go on sale again later this week

The Xiaomi Black Shark gaming smartphone debuted last month, and quickly entered its first flash sale, which saw over a million registrations. However, there have been no stock available since, which raised a few questions about the fate of the phone. As it turns out the phone is still alive and well and just got a date for its next sale - June 1, Friday. Black Shark Technology's CEO Wu Shimin, shared that that phone was facing production issues, and only now were they able to resolve them. As a quick refresher on pricing, the 6GB/64GB variant of the Snapdragon 845-powered phone...

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vivo X21 UD arrives in India

The vivo X21 UD debuted in March - with an in-screen fingerprint scanner and launched in the Chinese market the same month. Now, it made its way to India, where it retails for INR35,990, which is about $530 or €460. vivo X21 UD at the launch event in Delhi The vivo X21 UD is pretty much identical to the vivo X21 from the 6.28" Super AMOLED panel all the way to the Snapdragon 660 chipset and the 6/128 GB memory config but lacks the fingerprint scanner on the back, having one under the display instead. The dual camera is a 12 MP + 5 MP combo with another 12 MP snapper on the...

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Google ARCore arrives in China, apps available through Xiaomi App Store

Google's mobile augmented reality platform ARCore is now available in China. The company has teamed up with Xiaomi to offer ARCore apps through the Chinese company's App Store. Here's the announcement tweet: Starting today, #ARCore apps are available on Mix 2S devices from the Xiaomi App Store in China. More partners coming soon → https://t.co/16QoOTgqve pic.twitter.com/lT4TYXrzwF— Google AR & VR (@GoogleARVR) May 28, 2018 For those wondering, Google's partnership with Xiaomi stems from the fact that the search giant's own Play Store (which is required by ARCore for...

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Apple to use OLED on all 2019 iPhones

Apple put an OLED display on a phone for the first time in the iPhone X last year, and according to sources from South Korea, Cupertino is willing to make the full switch by 2019. This will be the next step after the two OLED phones that are expected to appear this fall. The news did not end well for its current LCD supplier Japan Display (JDI) which saw its shares plummet with 10% by the end of the day. The biggest OLED manufacturers currently are LG Display and Samsung Display. The industry expects that a completely OLED iPhone lineup might mean the trend will spread to midrange...

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Meizu M6T is official - 18:9 screen and dual camera on the cheap

The Meizu M6T is finally official after weeks of teasers and leaks. Most of what we learned about the new M6T turned out real. Highlights of the Meizu M6T specs are a 5.7-incher tall-aspect 18:9 1440x720px LCD, a MediaTek MT6750 chipset with quad-core CPU and 3GB or 4GB of RAM and a dual camera on the back. You get a main 13MP f/2.2 unit and a depth-sensing 2MP f/2.4 secondary module for portrait shots. Meizu M6T The selfie camera is a single 8MP unit with an f/2.0 lens that also enables face unlock. There's also a fingerprint scanner on the back with 0.2s response time. Meizu...

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Official listing reveals $26 price tag for Mi Band 3

Xiaomi recently confirmed May 31 unveiling for its Mi Band 3 smart wearable device. And now, just a couple of days before the event, the pricing information for the device has also leaked. Thanks to an official listing that slipped through the cracks, a CNY 169 ($26) price tag has been revealed. For comparison, the Mi Band 2 costed CNY 149. Xiaomi CEO recently said he has been testing the Band 3 for two-three months, and found it to be far better than the company's previous two Mi Bands. The Band 3 is expected to feature a display similar to its predecessor, but with a 2.5D...

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OnePlus 6 256GB model out of stock in multiple regions including US

Just a week after its launch, the OnePlus 6 is seeing its 256GB storage variant going out of stock in multiple markets. A quick look at the company's website reveals the model is out of stock in the US, Canada, and the UK. There's currently no information on when the $629 model, which comes with 8GB RAM and Midnight Black color option, will be back in stock. Meanwhile, those waiting for the white variant will be happy to learn the device will be available in around a week. Source

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