Weekly poll results: Realme 2 Pro is a winner

The Realme 2 Pro scored high in last week's poll. And how could it not when it undercuts even traditional "value for money" champs like Xioami's Redmi Note series? There were some concerns in the comments. Understandably, not everyone is a fan of the microUSB port. And people do wish for a larger battery (though, 3,500mAh is plenty, just ask LG or Apple). Another issue that came up frequently is that the Snapdragon 660 chipset is underclocked. The big Kryo 260 Gold cores certainly are, they run at 2.0GHz instead of the usual 2.2GHz. That still gives them a 0.2GHz lead on the...

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Counterclockwise: Oppo's short history of making phones is filled with innovation

Oppo began life in 2004 and in the early days it made its name by selling high-quality Blu-ray players, amplifiers and headphones. Its entry into the phone business came in 2012, quite late in the game. Still, the company grew quickly, becoming China's top smartphone brand in Q2 2016 (a position it since ceded to Huawei, though parent company BKK is still on top cumulatively). Oppo's short history is filled with many firsts in mobile photography. The Oppo U705T Ulike 2 claims to be the first phone with a built-in beautification feature for selfies, which was used with the 5MP front...

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Download these gorgeous Asus ROG Phone wallpapers now

The Asus ROG Phone currently isn't available on all markets and even the US has to wait until October 18 for its release but that doesn't mean we can't bask in the glory of the wallpapers, live wallpapers and themes that the gaming handset has to offer. And interestingly enough, not all wallpapers are tacky, which is rather surprising for images that ship with a gaming phone. Here's the first batch that the guys over at xda-Developers were able to scrape off. You can download them here and preview them below. Wallpapers Wallpapers Some bonus wallpapers...

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Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 is now in stores, but with limited qualities

Complete with quite a few new features, like the ECG reader and fall detection, not to mention a bigger screen and thinner, refined design, the Apple Watch Series 4 seems like a great fit for any athletically-inclined techie out there. For those really into the sports look, there is the Nike+ line, which took a bit longer to arrive, but is now officially on sale. You can get a Nike+ Series 4 in both 40mm and 44mm sizes and both the cellular and Wi-Fi + GPS only models are available, as well. US prices are set between $399 and $499, so you aren't really paying more for the Nike...

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Windows 10 October 2018 Update could delete some of your files

A few days ago, Microsoft held a pretty announcement-packed hardware event. It also saw the unveiling of the sixth major Windows 10 update - the October 2018 one. In a rather new and worrying development, however, Redmond has decided to temporarily pull the update, skipping its original October 9 public roll-out date and with good reason. Apparently, an isolated issue was reported by a number of early users and confirmed by Microsoft. It involves user files going missing after the update process. We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809) for all...

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 will likely have a dedicated AI unit

The AI race is a rather interesting one, mainly for its dynamic and multi-faceted nature. While most still tend to associate the term AI with voice assistants, their various quirks and hardly universal appeal, the tech industry, as a whole, has been making serious strides behind the scenes, optimizing all sorts of task, like image recognition and graphics rendering, using the tech. The hardware backing for such efforts might still be in its infancy, but major players need to jump on the band wagon nice and early, so as no to be left out. And, believe it or not, Samsung...

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Google Pixel 3 & 3 XL price and full review leaks with iPhone XS Max camera shoot-out

It's a juicy one this time and pretty much completes the list of the still unknown features of the upcoming Google Pixel duo. The first source of information about the pricing and some key features comes from a leaked UK carrier's brochure while the second batch of information comes from a Hong Kong-based website's review. Yep, another review of the still unreleased handset. Hey, speaking of @madebygoogle.Enjoy this "leak" straight from us. Was gonna wait until tonight's show, but f**k it.🤷🏼‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/Ez8A9obpCD— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser)...

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A new batch of Moto G7 renders spotted online

It is admittedly a bit early to be discussing the new Moto G generation in any depth. Still, rumors have already started pouring in, including an alleged release time frame of Q1 or the beginning of Q2 2019 and even a set of rumor-based renders. A fresh new leak, straight from the quite reputable Twitter of one Steve, a.k.a. OnLeaks, appears to confirm many of the design traits. It consists of a huge amount of renders of what is said to be the Moto G7, showcasing a curved glass back design and a new, distinctive "teardrop" or "waterdrop" style notch. Said display is expected to...

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