Huawei P9 might not get the Android 8.0 Oreo update

Even though Huawei launched the beta testing of the Android 8.0 Oreo on some of its older devices two months ago, including the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus, someone from the UK support staff claims that the P9 won't be getting the much-needed Oreo treatment after all. A UK customer has sent an email to Huawei's UK support team asking when will the P9 be getting the Android 8.0. The support team replied that some hardware limitations are leading to malfunctions, freezes and battery drain that keep the OEM from releasing the OTA update to its customers. It's really odd to see Huawei...

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Huawei P20 Pro update adds automatic super slow motion video function

Huawei is rolling out an OTA update for the P20 Pro, version number B131. The major change in this update is that Huawei has added automatic functionality for the super slow motion video feature. Similar to the Samsung Galaxy S9, the P20 Pro can now detect motion and automatically start recording in the super slow motion mode, whereas previously the user had to hit record manually. Considering the feature only lasts less than a second while recording, the timing for hitting the recording button was tricky as it was possible to miss the moment, but with automatic detection it's more likely...

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Bluetooth certification confirms the Nokia X6 will go global

HMD Global held an event last month and unveiled the long-anticipated Nokia X6, which took the Internet by a storm and was widely accepted by the Android community. But many were disappointed by the fact that the handset will only be available in China. Shortly after, the company's CPO posted a poll on Twitter asking people if they want to see the device go beyond China's borders. The results were conclusive and Juho Sarvikas promised that the device would be sold outside China in the following months or weeks and now, we have a solid confirmation that the smartphone will hit the...

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New Honor 10 update brings EIS and Party Mode

Huawei held a massive event in London back in May where the Honor 10 was announced. The device appeared in stores immediately after that and people started buying it. Owners of the flagship in India has just started receiving their first OTA update that brings EIS to the camera and Party Mode that allows a user to connect to multiple phones to play the same song simultaneously. The new update has a system number COL-AL10 8.1.0.120(C675CUSTC675D2) and is 828 MB in size. It installs Honor Club app that connects the owner with other Honor fans and brings announcements and product...

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Sony Xperia XZ3 with 1440 x 2880 screen shows up on GFXBench

A GFXBench score sheet just showed up listing a good portion of what is believed to be the next mainstream Xperia flagship, the Xperia XZ3. Some of the specs were already known, but there are a few other surprises along the way. The model number of the phone is H8416 and carries an Adreno 630 GPU, which means Snapdragon 845 is in tow along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory. The device also runs on Android 9.0 P. Everything seems to be in line with the previous report but contradicts the latest one showing off a dual camera setup on the back. Either the software didn't...

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Garmin launches fēnix 5 Plus multisport GPS watch

Sitting at the peak of its wearable range, the oft-rumored fēnix 5 Plus Series has been announced, adding maps, music, Garmin Pay and wrist-based Pulse Ox to its multisport GPS watch series. New headline features include: 16GB of storage Galileo support added in addition to GPS and GLONASS Built-in routable topographical maps Storage for music playlists Garmin Pay for contactless payment Wrist-based Pulse Oximeter 1 for altitude acclimation awareness - fēnix 5X Plus only Numerous 'tweaks' to improve connectity with Bluetooth headphones and 3rd party...

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Apple expects 45 million preorders of the 6.5" OLED iPhone

Apple is launching three iPhones in 2018, according to numerous sources and analysts. Two of the devices will have an OLED panel, while the third one will be the most affordable one with a 6.1" LCD panel. Latest inside info, coming from South Korea, says Cupertino expects 45 million shipments of the 6.5" OLED iPhone which will be the flagship device. The smaller 5.84" OLED phone is expected to ship in 25 million units, while the most affordable device with the LCD panel should hit 30 million shipments. Apple's predictions on the LCD sales were actually higher, but the company...

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Huawei filed a patent for bezel-less smartphone design

A patent filed by Huawei back in February just surfaced describing a semi-modular design that allows for even thinner bezels while still maintaining essential features like water and dust resistance and anti-static properties. Huawei's take on the matter is rather interesting and aims to solve the issues that arise when designing a bezel-less phone. Four metal frames surround the display panel that lies on top of the main housing and stick to the sides with glue. The result is exceptionally thin bezels and since the display lies in the recessed area of the main housing, there is little...

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MIUI 9.5 ROM now available for Xiaomi Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE

Xiaomi has announced the release of MIUI 9.5 ROM for its Mi 8 and 8 SE smartphones. Specifically, it's the China Stable V9.5 ROM that we are talking about here. Post update, the MIUI version of your Mi 8 and 8 SE units should be V9.5.6.0 (OEACNFA) and V9.5.6.0 (OEBCNFA), respectively. As far as MIUI 10 is concerned, it's still not available. Although it was supposed to be released this month, turns out it won't be coming until next month at least. Here's what a member of MIUI device team recently said in a post on Mi 8 forum: MIUI 10 is currently in Beta phase and will be pushed to...

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium sample photos pop up

Sony's latest premium flagship, the XZ2 Premium, has been available for pre-order in some markets but we still haven't had the chance to assess the device as a whole. In the meantime, we can only gather some small bits and pieces on the web. The latest portion of information comes in the form of sample photos. Sony Xperie XZ2 Premium sample photos Reportedly, the camera samples are taken with a pre-production unit, but they paint a pretty picture of the overall capabilities of the Motion Eye dual camera. Also, keep in mind that the final units may produce different if not...

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Oppo Find X goes official with a pop-up slider with three cameras

One pop-up camera? Puh-lease! The Oppo Find X has three cameras mounted on one pop-up mechanism - dual cam on the back, single on the front. There's a 3D facial scanning system as well. The mechanism is motorized and can pop up in half a second. This leaves the front entirely to the 6.4" OLED panel (1080p+ resolution) with very narrow bezels, even the chin is barely there. The official screen to body ratio is 92.25%. The back is completely clean too when the cameras slide back in. There's no fingerprint reader on board, so the phone relies on its 3D facial scanning for secure...

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Deals: eBay UK offers 20% off on many phones and gadgets

There's a multi-seller promo starting up on eBay UK that includes 23 big names in tech and fashion. There's a 20% off coupon code that can be used twice per account - PARTY20. The deal is for UK buyers only and will end this Friday (June 2) at midnight. You can use the code twice per account with some restrictions (£100 max discount, £10 minimum spend). You can find all the items grouped by category here. We're mostly interested in the tech, of course, here are some of the highlights. Note that these are used phones. A Samsung Galaxy Note8 for £475 (Pristine condition) after the...

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Apple told to cough up $9 million in fines by Australian court for misleading consumers

An Australian court has imposed a penalty of $9 million on Apple after it was found the company made false and misleading statements to some iPhone and iPad users in the country. It all started last year when Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) received complaints from a large number of users about 'error 53' that effectively disabled their devices post an update. Users complained Apple is denying them any of kind of solution, saying their devices have received unauthorized repairs. "Those repairs could be as minor as just having a cracked screen replaced on an...

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Verizon Moto Z Droids getting Oreo, T-mobile Galaxy S8 gets June patch

Verizon has started pushing a new update to Motorola Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid smartphones on its network. The update - which arrives as software version OCL27.76-69-4 - brings along Android Oreo OS. Needless to say, all the usual Oreo goodies are included. The update bumps the security patch level to May and brings improved Wi-Fi connectivity. The release-notes list another major change: "You no longer have to restart your phone when replacing a non-Verizon SIM with a Verizon SIM." Moving on, Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ users on T-Mobile have started getting a new...

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi Max 3 gets TENAA certified with 6.9-inch screen, dual rear camera

Last month, Xiaomi officially confirmed the existence of the Mi Max 3, saying the device will be made official sometime in July. And now, three models of a Xiaomi phone alleged to be the Mi Max 3 have been certified by China's TENAA. Mi Max 2 The models in question are M1804E4T, M1804E4A, and M1804E4C. Key specification for all these variants are mostly the same. The device is powered by an octa-core, 1.8GHz processor and sports a 6.9-inch display of 2160×1080 pixel resolution. RAM options include 3GB, 4GB, and 6GB, while storage options include 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. As the...

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