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Huawei is rolling out a new update to its widely popular P9 smartphone, which will bring the device’s software version to EVA-AL10C00B396. The update itself contains a number of improvements and new features, including a couple of features that were introduced with the camera built into Huawei’s P10. Those are, more specifically, the Huawei P10’s […]

You can now group up multiple Echo’s for music playback thanks to a new feature that Amazon has started to roll out to its Alexa software. The multi-room feature as Amazon is calling it, will let you connect more than one Echo speaker together and let you synchronize your music streaming so that it plays […]

AT&T is now pushing an update to no fewer than 4 Samsung devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy Note 4, and Galaxy Note Edge. Before anybody gets too excited, this update is only intended to bring each of the Samsung smartphones up to date with regard to security – namely, it […]

Edifier’s S2000Pro speakers offer a retro-inspired design, featuring classic wood paneling on the outside and modern HiFi audio technology on the inside. The speakers are available to buy at Edifier’s website at a retail price of $399.99 and they come with a 2-year warranty. There are no shortage of home audio products available, so what […]

A recent Galaxy J7+ leak points to a THB 12,900 price for the phone as well as a September 22nd launch date, set to follow the pre-order period for the device in Thailand which begins on September 1st and ends on September 17th. THB 12,900 is about $389 USD, which seems like it would be […]

Verizon’s Pixel and Pixel XL Oreo release notes show Instant Apps integration as being part of the software when at the current time this isn’t a feature which is actually present in the updated version of Android. The Pixel launcher is supposed to have integration of Instant Apps to make finding and checking out apps […]

Google launched a new type of augmented reality technology called ARCore earlier today, and now Unity Technologies announced that it has fully integrated ARCore into its Unity engine, allowing anybody who can make things in Unity to create competent, cross-platform AR experiences. That integration manifests as a software development kit, or SDK, that can be added to […]

It’s now easier to find cheaper flights and hotels with Google thanks to a few new price insights that the company has added into Search. These new insights will be added into the desktop version of Google when searching for flights and hotels at some point later this year, but they’re already available on the […]

In a huge line of smart, connected appliances, LG’s latest robot vacuum, the HomBot Turbo+ (CR57656GD) is an expensive venture no matter how you slice it. At $999 this puts the HomBot Turbo+ at the top of the spectrum for robot vacuum pricing, but LG isn’t just settling on its familiar name and fancy looks […]

Google’s newest version of Android has finally begun branching out to phones outside of the Pixel lineup, and the Nexus 5, one of the first such devices, has a build of Android 8.0 (Oreo) that’s far from suitable for daily use at this time. The highly unstable and unoptimized ROM is currently without almost any […]

Google has pulled roughly 300 apps from the Play Store because they were secretly engaging devices in distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Serious attacks from a WireX botnet hit a number of content providers and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) on August 17, with the botnet tapping Android devices infected with malware in order to […]

Google has today announced and released a new Android development tool, ARCore. The announcement details two aspects in particular, the release of the supporting SDK for developers to start using, and what is essentially an imminent release of a preview version of the feature to select smartphones. What is different about ARCore (compared to other […]

Xiaomi’s Redmi 4A smartphone will soon be arriving for sale in India in a variant packing 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal flash memory, priced at Rs. 6,999 (approximately $109). This follows the previous launch in India when the Redmi 4A sporting 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage debuted in the country with a price […]

Diesel on Tuesday announced a new smartwatch collection in the form of the Diesel On Full Guard lineup, adding that the model DZT2002 is available for purchase as of today. Macy’s will be retailing the unit exclusively until September 25, which is when more online shops and Diesel itself will start selling it, the company said. […]

LG will release the LG Q6 Plus in India soon, it seems, at least according to one of India’s largest retailers. Mahesh Telecom released a teaser image of the device, while confirming that the phone will become available in India through offline channels in the near future. The LG Q6 lineup was originally introduced back […]

Motorola had introduced two new smartphones earlier this month, the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus, and those two phones were just reintroduced for the Indian smartphone market. The Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus are both made out of metal, and they’re quite similar in terms of the design, though the Moto G5S Plus […]

A new smart speaker, bearing the model number S13 and Sonos branding, has hit the FCC and carries with it some interesting implications for cross platform connectivity and integration. That’s down to the fact that the listing shows the S13 as having support for “integrated voice controls” and “multiple voice platforms and music services.” To […]

LendEDU has released a new poll to back up theories which suggest that many Millennials suffer from separation anxiety when they don’t have their smartphones with them. The data also back up suggestions recently made by industry analysts comScore, which found that Millennials are becoming increasingly addicted to their smartphones and dependent on applications. LendEDU’s […]

Google Maps navigation now works with PIP mode as part of its latest version update, which seems to be heading out to users already, and will bring Google Maps up to version number 9.6. PIP mode for those who aren’t familiar is the Picture-In-Picture mode that Google is introducing with Android 8.0 Oreo, which also […]

Google Assistant’s app integration is going to get better with Android 8.0 Oreo, as it looks like Google is prepping the software to where app developers will be able to make better use of it in a number of ways. Third-party apps will eventually be able to interact with Google Assistant that will make it […]

Google has now launched a new update for Android Wear 2.0 and the company’s Google Mobile Management G Suite administrator tools to make it easier than ever for G Suite administrators to gain control over devices under their management. The launch has started as of this writing and will be rolling out across both Rapid […]

Vacuum, Dry Mop, Security Guard, Super Hero While LG is well known for their appliances worldwide, they may not be the first name people think of when considering a robot vacuum. LG’s HomBot line is working hard to change this though, and the HomBot Turbo+ CR5765GD is the latest in the line of smart robot […]

Taiwan is getting a Pink model of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 which has now officially been revealed for a release in the country. The official name for the color will be Star Pink, and it will launch in Taiwan at the price of TWD34,200 which is the same cost as the other four Galaxy […]

A new smartphone is joining the Huawei P9 family, as a Huawei P9 Lite Mini has just surfaced in Hungary. The new handset joins the regular Huawei P9, the larger Huawei P9 Plus, and the more toned-down Huawei P9 Lite. It borrows design elements and various features from the other devices in the series, but […]

Google will start issuing “certified Android devices” with Google Play Protect branding in the form of a badge, the Alphabet-owned company said on Monday. While the expansion of its consumer security programs was announced by the Indian division of the tech giant, the initiative seems to be available worldwide, with all original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) […]

Dell has unveiled its Visor Mixed Reality headset at a cost of $350, putting at pace with VR headsets like the Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR when it comes to similar hardware technology. The Visor is Dell’s official name for the new headset that will be using Microsoft’s Mixed Reality platform, which also means it’ll […]

ComScore’s 2017 U.S. Mobile App Report has been released and, as always, it shows several interesting trends in the usage of apps across age demographics and categories. Although there is a lot of information in the report in general, it seems to suggest that apps are hitting a kind of peak. That’s despite that apps […]

An unreleased device that’s presumed to be the NVIDIA Shield Portable 2 appeared online on Sunday, with several images of the Android-powered portable gaming console being shared by one Reddit user who spotted the unit in a pawn shop and ended up purchasing it. According to a later Reddit comment from Artem Russakovskii of Android […]

MediaTek is announcing a couple of new processors that are joining it’s mid-range Helio P series. The Helio P23 and Helio P30. These two processors are part of what MediaTek calls its “premium” mid-range lineup. Meaning that these are in the high-end of the mid-range spectrum, processors that you would see in something like the […]

A new live image of the LG V30 has leaked prior to the announcement that LG is scheduled to hold on August 31st, where it will reveal the latest smartphone in the V series, complete with all its improvements and its stylish design changes. In the image above you can see a few key characteristics […]

A handful of seemingly official renders depicting what’s believed to be the European variant of the Alcatel Idol 5S appeared online earlier this week, having originally been uncovered by one industry insider on Twitter. The device that can be seen in the gallery below isn’t identical to the supposed U.S. model which has already been […]

The Connect Watch is the first device to run the Linux based Astroid OS right out of the box, and leaving your phone at home is doable with this watch thanks to its nano sim slot with 3G capabilities with support for GSM bands 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 as well as WCDMA bands 850 and 2100. […]

Developers looking to improve their Android Wear 2.0 apps should look no further than official Android Developers Blog where Google has just posted a comprehensive guide on app design and best ways of improving user experience. One of the main points of their guide is simplifying the navigation to the user, whether it’s switching apps […]

BlackBerry is updating several of its applications, many of which are getting new features and performance improvements. Among the apps that will be upgraded is the BlackBerry Keyboard, which will now receive the “Quick Modes” feature. This allows the user to quickly switch between five different modes or functions through the toolbar. The dictation mode […]

Garmin is rumored to announce the Vivomove HR watch at IFA this year. A press render was recently leaked by Evan Blass while also mentioning the name of the device as well as details of the announcement. Other than the name, though, and when Garmin plans to show it off officially, there doesn’t seem to […]

The Nokia 8 may launch on Clove UK on September 13th according to a recent post on Clove UK’s blog, where it’s also encouraging users to register for their opportunity to buy the device once it lands in the region and is available purchase or pre-order. The Nokia 8 is the latest smartphone from Nokia […]

In spite of previous expectations of a downturn, Mobile Fun is now reporting that sales of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 accessories are much higher than they were for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during the same point in its lifecycle. More specifically, the company reports that sales of the accessories are up by no less than […]

Not too long ago a version of the Pixel Launcher surfaced online which could be downloaded and installed on just about any Android phone. Providing owners of non-Pixel phones the opportunity to use a stable and feature-full version of a Pixel-only feature. Now, that same version of the Pixel Launcher has been updated to include […]

Despite the seemingly unending wave of autonomous vehicle testing flooding the news, a lack of regulation and some conflicts in the current regulatory standards for vehicles could be holding the entire industry back. At very least, that is the viewpoint of several automakers, their legal representatives, and some individuals with historical ties to the regulatory […]

Facebook has added new variants of its family emoji sets that represent a spectrum of skin colors. Previously, only the default yellow tone was supported for family emoji that were all shown together, but this change adds a range of skin tones from white to black. The new emoji skin tone options cover every existing […]

VR is still a growing space and yet, there is no shortage of options out there for hardware. From extremely cheap to a bit costly, yet with top-tier content and the best possible visuals, there is a range of options for what you want. Whether you’re just jumping into VR or if you’ve been upgrading […]

Essential is now shipping the PH-1 to buyers after a long wait following the reservation phase (which was basically just the ability to pre-order the device) that came directly after the official announcement. The phone is still up for pre-order both from Essential’s own online shop and from Amazon, though the device isn’t officially available […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 was officially announced earlier this week and with it came the beginning of the pre-order status, as the phone pre-orders opened up at virtually every major carrier both inside and outside of the U.S. the day after the unveiling. It will be still be a few weeks before the phone officially […]

Huawei’s MediaPad M3 Lite and MediaPad T3 tablets have launched on Amazon in the U.S. in both the 8-inch and 10-inch models, which means Huawei is essentially offering four brand-new tablets to U.S. consumers who are looking for a way to access all of their data, entertainment, and apps from a bigger display than what’s […]

T-Mobile and other carriers in the United States often respond to significant disasters to make things easier for affected customers, and Hurricane Harvey is no exception. Between today and September 1, all T-Mobile and MetroPCS customers in affected areas of Texas and Louisiana will be able to send and receive both phone calls and text […]

When it comes to mobile VR, Gear VR and Daydream are currently the two best options. The support for compatible phones that work with each headset is steadily growing and so is the content, and each device comes with a controller now and is comparatively priced, though Gear VR is arguably the better headset even […]

So it finally happened this week. The final and consumer-ready version of Android O has now arrived and with a name. Android O is now officially Android Oreo. While this is exciting for the Android world, it is probably a little less exciting for those who are part of the Android TV community. First and […]

Indian pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 will open on September 11, industry sources said on Friday, adding that Amazon India will have online exclusivity on Samsung’s latest Android-powered flagship and thus giving more credence to recent reports on the matter. The same insiders claim that the device will launch in the South Asian country […]

These are simple, affordable sports watches that perform their intended functions without issue. When it comes to wearables, most people think of fitness trackers like the Fitbit options or those from Garmin and any number of other device brands or smartwatches. But how many people think about Sports watches? Sports watches are a whole other […]

Android Pay now supports 17 more banks and credit unions in the United States, with Google expanding the compatibility list of its mobile payments service earlier this week. As is usually the case, the Alphabet-owned Internet giant didn’t draw attention to Android Pay’s newly expanded availability in any particularly high-profile manner and has instead simply […]

Looking at Google’s lack of wallpapers themed after its latest version of Android, one Reddit user took it upon themselves to create a lineup of wallpapers with the famous Oreo cookie taking the spotlight. CherryLax was disappointed with the nearly nonexistent selection of material styled wallpapers for Android 8.0 (Oreo), and fired up Photoshop to […]

As part of its Google for Indonesia event, the search giant announced the availability of the video app YouTube Go and localized version of Google Assistant in the archipelago. YouTube Go is specifically designed for users who live in areas with a poor internet connection. The app allows people to save videos when connected to […]

Chromebooks may get Google Assistant support for stylus pens, and although it might be a while before this type of support surfaces, a new feature which has shown up in the Dev Channel for Chrome OS points to users being able to activate Google Assistant from a stylus, though for this to work it may […]

The Alcatel Idol 5 is rumored to appear at IFA with a 5.2-inch screen featuring a resolution of 1080p and using an IPS panel. This is according to the most recent leak of the upcoming device, which is also said to hit the European market at a price of €399, compared to the €250 rumored price of […]

The Alcatel A7 may have dual cameras and a 5.5-inch display at a price of €250 according to a recent leak. While not all of the details of the device have been rumored just yet, there are a handful of other specifications which accompany the information about the screen size and cost. According to the leak, […]

Fans of Hulu’s Live TV services will be happy to learn that the company has heard all of the feedback and will be offering the service on computers and laptops as well from this point forward. That means that, as of this writing, subscribers to the company’s live TV subscription can stream up more than […]

The Galaxy Note 8 will get three MIL-SPEC cases from Urban Armor Gear. For those looking to pick up or who have already pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 8, protecting the phone from scratches, dings, drops, and scuffs, is not going to be a challenging task given the amount of cases that have already been announced […]

Toshiba has been looking to sell its chip business for quite some time now, and has been shopping around looking for buyers. And now according to sources of Reuters, it appears that it may have a buyer – which is a consortium that includes Western Digital. In addition to Western Digital, this consortium does also […]

The BlackBerry KEYone in Space Black is exclusive to AT&T as the carrier just announced this morning that the device would be available through its network soon. Coming to AT&T on September 1st, the BlackBerry KEYone is BlackBerry’s latest device to run on Android, coming with Android 7.1.1 Nougat and was initially announced during Mobile […]

The Substratum theme framework now supports system-wide themes which don’t require root on any device running Android 8.0 Oreo. The developers behind the solution have started working on support for the latest major iteration of Google’s mobile operating system as early as March, and the upcoming feature is meant to be the pinnacle of their […]