Saturday 30 June 2018

Unlocked LG V35 ThinQ now available for pre-order, free Google Daydream View headset included

Not long after being released via AT&T and Project Fi, the LG V35 ThinQ is now available for pre-order unlocked in the US. At the moment, only B&H is accepting pre-orders, asking $899 for the unlocked V35 ThinQ (that's also the outright price that AT&T and Project Fi are asking for the handset).

Folks who pre-order the LG V35 ThinQ from B&H will receive a Google Daydream View headset (latest model) for free. Normally priced at $99, Google's virtual reality headset works with any Daydream-ready phone - including the V35 and other LG handsets - allowing ...

AT&T reportedly set to raise DirecTV Now subscriptions by $5 a month for all plans

What is happening with AT&T these days? No sooner does it close on its acquisition of Time Warner, than a California assemblyman backed by the carrier added amendments to a net neutrality bill in the state assembly essentially killing the bill for now. Then came word that the carrier had closed its eyes to a scheme by managers at several AT&T retail stores. Using  questionable tactics, these managers allegedly pressured reps into signing up trial subscriptions to the Direct TV Now streaming app.

Last week, the troubles continued when it was discovered ...

The best (paid and free) sleep tracking apps for Apple Watch

With so many smartwatches and fitness trackers on the market, finding the best app or program for you can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, if you’re an Apple Watch owner, you can enjoy one of the most supported and regularly updated platforms for sleep tracking with WatchOS, so you have tons to choose from. Even better, we already did all the research and narrowed down the best options for you!

Whether you’re looking for a simple, free app to give you some basic insight on your sleep, or a detailed, monthly sleep improvement program, the right app for you (and your Apple Watch) is just ...

T-Mobile adds universal support for RCS' next generation of texting to the Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge

Until now, Sprint was the only U.S. carrier that had universal support for RCS' next generation text messaging, thanks to Google Jibe. That means that Sprint alone allowed its subscribers to use the latest in texting technology for inter-carrier messaging. While T-Mobile allowed its subscribers to text among each other with the latest technology, a tweet from the carrier's CTO, Neville Ray, says that T-Mobile has started rolling out GSMA Universal Profile 1.0. The update will allow T-Mobile subscribers to participate in group chats of up to 100 people, and allows transfers of files up to 100MB ...

Asus ZenFone 5Z will be released in the US in August, ROG Phone to be out a bit later

Earlier this week, we discovered the ZenFone 5Z on Asus' US website, next to a price tag that was hard to believe: $1,999. So we reached out to Asus, asking about the phone and its US release. Unsurprisingly, the company confirmed that the $1,999 price listing was a mistake (that's been corrected). Furthermore, Asus told us that the ZenFone 5Z - first announced in February and already available to buy in Europe - is going to be released stateside in mid or late August.

Asus has yet to announce the price of the ZenFone 5Z for the US market. However, looking at its European ...

Google Duplex stars in new official video as Anna gets a reservation for two



While Google tests its AI based booking service Duplex for Google Assistant this summer, the company doesn't want you to forget about the upcoming feature for even one second. So the search giant released a video showing how Duplex will work; unlike the demo played at Google I/O in May, this time we get to see a complete call. That includes the disclaimer that will be used to alert the restaurant employee taking reservations that Duplex is not a human. The disclaimer also mentions that the call is being recorded.

The video shows that starting a Duplex call is as simple ...

New Surface Phone renders show the rumored device in laptop and gaming modes

If you're one of those people who don't believe in the tooth fairy, unicorns, supply-side economics, Santa Claus and the Surface Phone, it appears that you can scratch the last item off the list. Over the last few days, it has become apparent that the device codenamed Andromeda is indeed a foldable Surface device that very well could be the long awaited phone.

Back in December, and again the other day, we showed you some renders of the device produced by David Breyer. Breyer based his art on information from patents awarded to Microsoft, and patent applications filed ...

ADcase sprouts legs to save your falling Apple iPhone from damage



A new smartphone case called the ADcase (for Active Damping case) can tell when your phone is falling, and will sprout four legs, one on each corner, to give the device a softer landing. Using a battery for the sensor that detects when your handset is losing its fight with gravity, the ADcase measures just 4.9mm thick and will soon be available from the Kickstarter crowd-funding site.

According to the ADcase website, the only models that the case will initially be offered for include:

Apple iPhone XApple iPhone 8 PlusApple iPhone 8Apple iPhone 7 PlusApple ...

Two 2018 iPhone models will combine a SIM card with Apple SIM to offer dual standby capabilities?

A report in China's 21st Century Business Herald says that two of the three new Apple iPhone models to be unveiled this September will feature dual SIM-dual standby capabilities, only units sold in China will be equipped with a tray that accepts two SIM cards. In other countries, two of the 2018 iPhone handsets will come with a single card slot and will add the virtual Apple SIM in order to support dual SIM features.

The Apple SIM launched in 2014, embedded inside the Apple iPad Air 2 (see image at the top of this article). This allows the user to quickly change ...

WhatsApp updated with new group admins features on iOS

After WhatsApp pushed out an update focusing on group admins to Android users early this month, the developer has decided to bring more options to iOS fans as well. So, WhatsApp for iOS is getting another update that adds a couple of new features and improvements aimed at group admins.

The first thing mentioned in the changelog is the new option now available to group admins that enables them to choose to allow only admins to send messages to a group. Group admins can find the new option in the Group Info under Group Settings. Keep mind that non-admins will still be able to read messages ...

iPhone X Plus and iPhone 9 dummy units shown in hands-on video

We're still months away from Apple's big iPhone reveal, but that's no reason not to talk about the upcoming flagships, especially if we have the info to support some of the rumors surfacing online before any important announcement.

Speaking of new information about Apple's next-generation iPhones, 9to5mac has just published a video that shows a set of dummies that reportedly represent the iPhone X Plus and iPhone 9. They are compared with current iPhones like the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone X.

As seen in the video, the iPhone X Plus is about the same size as the iPhone 7 Plus, even though ...

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 gain new video lockscreen option from Galaxy S9

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ or a Note 8, chances are that you've already received a new update that installs the June security patch. Although the changelog doesn't mention it, the update adds a new function that Samsung exclusively included in the Galaxy S9/S9+.

This function allows users to set a video as the phone's lockscreen wallpaper, a feature that some may find gimmicky since it will most likely drain your handset's battery faster. 


In any case, if you recently received an update on your Galaxy S8/S8+ or Note 8, you can now ...

Google Play Movies & TV adds HDR support to NVIDIA Shield TV and some Android TVs

Google announced last year that those who want to watch HDR content on larger screens can do so on compatible smart TVs with the condition of using a Chromecast Ultra dongle. The latest Google Play Movies & TV update expands HDR support to NVIDIA Shield TV and some Sony Android TVs.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to watch HDR content directly in the Google Play Movies & TV app from your compatible smart TV, so you'll still need to use another device to cast this type of content. As far as the requirements go, Google published a list of technical specifications that you must meet ...

Leaked official teaser for unannounced ZTE Nubia Z18S shows a screen on both sides of the device

What? Is this a mistake? Here is a story about ZTE that is actually about a phone? A leaked promotional teaser for an unannounced ZTE handset called the Nubia Z18S, reveals that the device carries a screen on both sides of the device. And there is only one camera (front-facing) on board. This isn't the first time we've seen a handset carry a front and back display. You might recall the YotaPhone, which features a rear-facing black and white E-Ink display.

The teaser shows a color display on the back of the ZTE unit, which would seemingly rule out an E-Ink panel for ...

Motorola device with dual cameras and 18:9 display leaks in live images

Ahead of Motorola’s launch event in August, renders of two very similar smartphones dubbed the Motorola One and One Power have recently leaked out revealing what look set be the Chicago-based brand’s newest Android One offerings. Today, however, if a new set of live images is anything to go by, the company may have a third device in the works, although this one is slightly different.

Starting off with the rear design, the yet-to-be-named device appears to take elements from both the Motorola One and One Power by utilizing the glass build of the former and the vertical camera module of the ...

Can Apple say that iPhone X portraits are 'Studio quality'? U.K. regulatory board answers


In a ruling delivered on June 27, the U.K.'s ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) decided that Apple was allowed to advertise the portrait mode shots taken on the iPhone X were 'Studio-quality'. 

Complainants questioned an ad that Apple used to promote their new phones which said: 'Radically new cameras with Portrait Lighting. Studio-quality portraits. Without the studio. See portraits in a whole new light'. They argued that the new cameras could not produce studio-quality portraits and that the ads were misleading. Take a look at the ad below:




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Next Tuesday, T-Mobile subscribers get a discount on Dunkin' Donuts, movie tickets and more

Sure, we know that you have been waiting with breathless anticipation to find out what goodies will be given away to T-Mobile subscribers this coming Tuesday. First, right off the bat we need to warn you that there is no sweepstakes next week. And there is absolutely no truth to the rumor that if the T-Mobile-Sprint merger goes through but doesn't work out, one week the grand prize of the sweepstakes will be Sprint (imagine the size of the check T-Mobile will have to give you to cover the taxes involved on that prize).

We do have to say that with the Fourth of July ...

Gboard gets smart replies for Facebook Messenger, Allo, other apps

Google's Gboard app is getting smarter and more functional every week. With recent additions, such as various improvements in custom GIF creation, Gboard is steadily making its way to becoming the most well-rounded keyboard app not only on Android but iOS as well.

Now, Gboard is gaining the ability to send smart replies in various messaging apps, including Allo, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and others. XDA reports that the feature is still in development and requires Gboard to have access to your notifications. Setting up the feature requires expanding ...

Famoid Review: The Easiest Way to Buy Followers on Social Media to Become More Famous

People these days are more attracted towards getting more likes and followers on their social media accounts. It has been seen a trend that people want a huge number of followers on there Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube as it gives them satisfaction and pleasure but they don’t have that much amount of resources or fan following.

So, in order to cater to the needs of the people new companies like the Famoid have come up to provide social media services to these people.

What is Famoid?

Famoid logo

Famoid is a company established in 2017 and headquartered in the United States of America. It is one of the best solution providers for the problems of the people who use social media and help in resolving them.

The main aim of the company is to provide social media services such as Followers, Subscribers, Likes, Comments on the accounts or pages of various individuals. Since its incorporation, it has been doing a great work.

The company offers many packages to their customers like if they want to have a certain amount of likes on their particular post on Instagram then they can get it by buying the amount of likes they want at a certain price or suppose if an individual wants to get 2000 followers on his/her Instagram account he can get by purchasing a specific package through Famoid.

The Purpose of Starting Famoid

Famoid is an online company which is serving to the people on their social media accounts and since its establishment, it has created a significant amount of customers and is growing rapidly.

Due to the rise in the social media industry, Famoid realized the need of the hour as people are more concerned in comparing there social media followers with their friends and are attracted to get more likes and comments on their pages etc.

The company came in with the intention to fulfill the needs of the people by offering them packages related to their likes, followers, subscribers, and views on their social channels.

As there are many social websites who pay you based on your likes and views on your posts or videos on the there websites such as Youtube and Instagram. So, Famoid came in as a solution to these problems for the people.

Is it Worth to Buy Social Signals from Famoid?

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When we talk about Social Signals we deal with the likes, followers, views etc or we can term it as the collective share of a particular account or page on a particular social platform.

Such likes, followers and views helps them to be ranked on the top when they are compared with the other accounts or pages as it helps them to get better monetization by these social sites.

There are many other websites which offer such kind of social media services but it has been seen that majority of such websites are not trust-worthy and involved in fraudulent activities.

But when we talk about Famoid in comparison to the other websites, it is reliable, trustworthy and efficient in its services.

Here are certain reasons why one should buy social signals through Famoid:

Reliability

One of the main features of the company is that it is reliable. It is a legal company registered under the laws of the government.

The company is very efficient and dedicated to its work and it is very easy to buy such tools from Famoid without any hindrance.

Customer Satisfaction

The main aim of the company is to provide the maximum amount of satisfaction to its customers through its services and is very supportive to its customers who are new to using its website and is quite helpful.

It’s a major characteristic of the company that it initiates to solve any query of its customers as soon as possible. The main objective of the company is to provide the best experience to its customers so that the customer will be intact with them and they can get the repetitive order.

Round the Clock Service

The company offers 24×7 services to its customers so that its customers are not left unattended even on holidays and they cater to even the smallest need of their customers.

Speedy Process

The focus of the company is to deliver satisfaction to the customer as soon as possible and this can be seen if you order (buy) something from the website you will get instant responses from the company about your order and they get in touch with you so that they can provide you in the best possible manner.

Economical

The company’s another goal is to offer value to their customers money by providing them with the best quality and support through their services.

The company offers various packages to its customers according to their needs and demands. The rate of these packages is economical in comparison to the other companies.

The customer can choose from among the options and can get the best package for himself. The rates are affordable worth each penny.

MUST READ: 10 Best Social Media Monitoring Tools

Conclusion

Famoid is one of the best and reliable companies that we have in the market today. They are expanding their operations due to their demand of the quality of its services.

It has been seen that Famoid as a company is very sincere and disciplined in its work and helps to satisfy its customers in every way possible. Thus, it is worthwhile buying such social signals from them.

When we talk about statistics there are only 37% of the people around the globe who use social media platforms and since this number is expanding day by day companies like Famoid will come up in the future as they have a lot to offer and they have the potential to become the giants in the these sector.


YouTube picture-in-picture mode is now live in the US

The Android YouTube app has had PiP (picture-in-picture) for over a year now, but the feature was reserved for paid subscribers only. After a recent change of heart on Google's part, PiP is now widely rolling out in the US, going live even for non-Premium subscribers. According to TechCrunch, the full rollout finished Monday.

As the name implies, picture-in-picture mode allows you to continue watching a YouTube video while performing other tasks on your phone. It's a useful feature, especially on bigger phones, so it's nice to see it released to a wider audience.

Once ...

Google plans to enter the video game industry with a streaming service and new hardware

Google wants to get into the video game industry and is working on a mysterious new service, or possibly, even an actual console of some sort. The information comes from a new report on Kotaku, citing multiple sources who claim to have been briefed by Google on the matter.

According to said sources, Google's conquest of the video games industry is still in the planning stages, but with how much the search engine giant has expanded over the years, we wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Google does, indeed, intend to get a piece of the video game pie. If there's a company out ...

Friday 29 June 2018

Telegram is getting a massive update on Android and iOS

The folks over at Telegram have just released a new update for their mobile apps on Android and iOS. Most of the new features and improvements included in the update are available on both platforms, but a couple of them are exclusively available on Android.

Let's start with those new features that are common to Android and iOS users. First off, the update introduces the options to replace media and add captions. The former allows Telegram users to replace a photo or video they sent by accident with the correct version, while the latter does exactly what it says.

Next, there's ...

Essential Summertime sale includes heavy discounts on Earphones HD and 360 Camera

Essential fans rejoice, as the U.S. company has kicked off its own summer sale with discounts on a couple of accessories that go perfectly with the PH-1 flagship. It's true that the title of sale is a bit too grandiose for what it has to offer, but the discounts are real and they're pretty massive.

Two Essential accessories are heavily discounted during the Summertime sale: Earphones HD and Essential 360 Camera. The former is available for just $49 (normally $99), while the latter is selling for just $69 (normally $214) but it includes a free Protective Case as well.

Keep in mind ...

Samsung DeX Pad to get dual monitor support once Galaxy Tab S4 goes official

Samsung has big plans for its upcoming Galaxy Tab S4 tablet, which include adding support for DeX Pad. The tablet is expected to be unveiled in late August or early September, soon after the Galaxy Note 9's big reveal that's been recently confirmed.

In order to allow users to turn the Galaxy Tab S4 into a second monitor, Samsung also plans to improve the DeX Pad accessory with this specific feature, a new report claims. Dual monitor mode will be added to Samsung DeX around the same time the Galaxy Tab S4 will go official, although the information hasn't been confirmed yet.

There's ...

Cheaper wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds are coming thanks to Qualcomm's new chip

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd., a Qualcomm subsidiary, unveiled today the QCC3026 chip. This is an entry-level flash programmable, Bluetooth Audio SoC designed for wireless Qualcomm TrueWireless powered earbuds. Qualcomm says that the QCC3026 strikes a balance between functionality and cost so that manufacturers can produce feature-rich Bluetooth earbuds that offer quality sound at an affordable price. In addition, the chip reduces power consumption by 50%. This allows new earbuds to run all day without needing to be charged.

The chip allows for such low ...

Verizon certifies the Moto Z3 Play for use on its network, but it will not sell it directly

Motorola has already launched the Moto Z3 Play in the United States, so, starting today, everyone can buy it from various retailers and carriers, as well as through the handset maker's online store. Sprint and U.S. Cellular will sell the Moto Z3 Play too, and there's also a Prime Exclusive variant available at Amazon if you don't mind the bloatware.

While Verizon seems to have skipped the Moto Z3 Play, customers who want to purchase it and use it on the Big Red's network will be able to do so without any worries. The carrier has just announced it has certified the Moto Z3 Play for use on ...

Microsoft executive Panay hints that LG Display will be supplying the panels for the Surface Phone

Do you think they got the resemblance right?
Huge thanks to LG Display for the awesome caricature. #nailedit pic.twitter.com/vejlOIVuoK— Panos Panay (@panos_panay) June 28, 2018
As we told you earlier today, a leaked internal Microsoft document indicates that the Andromeda project is indeed a pocketable Surface device that will be "new and disruptive." More and more, it really does seem that this device will be the mythical Surface Phone that Microsoft and Windows fans have long been hoping for. And Surface chief Panos Panay sent out a tweet that adds more fuel to the fire.

The ...

Once again, T-Mobile adds more mid-band LTE spectrum to a large number of cell sites

100s of sites were upgraded with more midband capacity in just the last two weeks and #WeWontStop! This is why we’ve had the fastest LTE network for 4 years!! @TMobile @MetroPCS #Amped pic.twitter.com/8v2FLcsekq— Neville (@NevilleRay) June 29, 2018
As T-Mobile and Sprint await approval for their $26 billion merger from the FCC and the Justice Department, the carriers continue to work independently of each other. For example, a tweet disseminated today by T-Mobile's CTO Neville Ray says that during the last two weeks, more mid-band capacity has been added to hundreds of cell sites throughout ...

Apple plans to improve Apple Maps by rebuilding the app and using its own mapping data

In September 2012, Apple Maps was launched and replaced Google Maps as the default mapping service on iOS. But Apple Maps did not get off to a good start to say the least. Landmarks were mislabeled, street names and cities misspelled, countries were missing, and in Australia, the app was called life threatening after it led some motorists to a dangerous part of the Australian bush. Apple Maps was performing so poorly at first, that Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized and told iPhone users to use Google Maps or other competing mapping apps while the company was improving it.

Even ...

Motorola and Amazon start selling the Moto Z3 Play and Moto G6

Three new Motorola smartphones are now available for purchase in the United States: two variations of the Moto Z3 Play and the Moto G6. They can be had from either Motorola or Amazon if you don't mind getting the retailer's customized Prime Exclusive models.

Starting today, Motorola is selling the unlocked Moto Z3 Play for no less than $500 outright, a very high price that most people would only pay for a flagship device. The good news is the package includes a Motorola battery mod (2,200 mAh) that should offer up to 40 hours of combined battery life.

If you're not willing or can't ...

Internal Microsoft documents call Andromeda "a new pocketable Surface device"

Since late last year, a number of patents obtained by Microsoft told the story of a dual screen foldable device codenamed Andromeda. The most recent leak involved API code that was found in a Windows 10 update that revealed five pre-set positions for the dual screens. This means that different applications could be displayed on the screens depending on whether the two displays are in tent mode, full mode (or tablet mode), concave or convex mode, or are shut closed.

A report published today cites an internal Microsoft document as saying that this eagerly awaited product ...

T-Mobile finally starts rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for LG G6

Once again, T-Mobile is the last major carrier in the United States to provide a major Android update for a flagship. Earlier today, the Uncarrier finally kicked off the rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge after weeks of delays.

Today, another high-end smartphone is getting a similar Android 8.0 Oreo update at T-Mobile – the LG G6. As some of you probably know by now, AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon have already released the update many weeks ago.

In any case, if you own the T-Mobile G6, you'll soon be able to download the update. According to T-Mobile, in ...

Best Buy is now taking pre-orders for the BlackBerry KEY2; phone launches July 13th

Big box retailer Best Buy has started accepting pre-orders today for the BlackBerry KEY2. Both the Black and Silver versions are priced at $649.99. The phone is compatible with GSM carriers such as T-Mobile and AT&T. It will also work on Cricket Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, H2O, AT&T Prepaid and Simple Mobile. In fact, if you buy the phone, SIM kit and a refill card for Simple Mobile, AT&T Prepaid and Cricket, you will get a $50 discount taking the price of the handset down to $599.99.

The BlackBerry KEY2 carries a 4.5-inch LCD display carrying a 1080 x 1620 ...

The new Samsung Galaxy J3 goes on sale at Verizon for $170 outright

Verizon is the next carrier to add the Samsung Galaxy J3 to its portfolio. Following Samsung's announcement that the Galaxy J3 and J7 will be available in the United States, T-Mobile and Sprint started selling the former this week.

The Big Red offers the affordable smartphone for $7 per month for 24 months or $170 outright. However, for a limited time, customers can buy the new Samsung Galaxy J3 for just $125 on postpaid.

It's worth noting that Verizon sells it under a slightly different name than other carriers, so make sure to check for the Samsung Galaxy J3 3rd Gen, not the original ...

OnePlus teases red version of the OnePlus 6; new color could be available July 2nd

Now initiating: C61422. Do you wish to continue? https://t.co/QTDxIcWP5N #OnePlus6 pic.twitter.com/mTyjqk5FZZ— OnePlus (@oneplus) June 29, 2018
We could see a new variant of the OnePlus 6 offered to consumers as soon as July 2nd. Two images of the latest OnePlus handset in red have surfaced today. Considering how the image seems to reflect light in one of those pictures, OnePlus could call this option Mirror Red. The OnePlus 6 is currently available in Silk White (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), Mirror Black (6GB RAM + 64GB Storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage) and Midnight Black (8GB RAM + 128GB Storage, ...

Deal: eBay offers 15% off (up to $100 discount) on the newest flagships (today only)

If you want to replace your old smartphone with a brand new one and you're looking for a bargain, eBay is one of the places where you can score a great deal. In case you've already found a handset that fits your needs, then eBay's 15% off voucher may help you score an even better deal.

Assuming you find the smartphone you wanted on eBay, you can now use the coupon code PERFECTDAY to get an additional 15% off on the deal. Keep in mind though that the discount can't go over the $100 amount.

Also, the 15% discount off only applies to a minimum purchase of $25 and is valid from 7:00 ...

The first Nokia smartphones could receive Android P as early as August

HDM Global is one of the few handset makers that confirmed all its current Nokia smartphones will be updated to Android P once Google releases the new version of the OS. Unfortunately, since the Mountain View company hasn't yet announced when exactly Android P will be released, there's no to tell when the Nokia phone will get the update.

However, Google did mention that Android P will be launched sometime in Q3 2018, which means that as we head into the month of July the major Android OS update could hit Pixel, and hopefully Nokia, devices anytime.

If you happen to own a Nokia smartphone, ...

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge finally updated to Android 8 Oreo

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, which are now over 2 years old, have already been updated to Android 8 Oreo at Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint. This had left T-Mobile as the only major US carrier not to release Oreo for the Galaxy S7 series. Fortunately, as of today, some owners of T-Mo's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have started receiving the long-awaited Oreo update. According to a T-Mobile official, all users should get the update before the end of the week.

The Android Oreo updated for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge weighs in at about 1.7 GB. In addition ...

LG V20 expected to receive Android 8.0 Oreo in North America in August

LG announced back in April that it has kicked off the rollout of Android 8.0 Oreo to the G6, and that the G5 and V20 will follow soon. Well, it looks like “soon” won't be as soon as LG V20 owners would want to since the update won't arrive until August.

Unfortunately, the information hasn't been confirmed by LG, but at least one Canadian carrier claims Android 8.0 Oreo for the V20 is expected to arrive in August. Fido is one of the North American carriers that will offer the major Android update to LG V20 owners in about two months from now.

Since the V20 was launched back in 2016, ...

Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine and J3 Achieve are the newest budget phones on Sprint and Boost Mobile

This week, Sprint and Boost Mobile released two new Samsung smartphones that cater to the needs of customers on a budget. Called Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine and Samsung Galaxy J3 Achieve, the two handsets run Android 8 Oreo out of the box, being rebranded variants of the Galaxy J7 (2018) and Galaxy J3 (2018) that Samsung announced at the beginning of June.

The Galaxy J7 Refine is the larger and more expensive phone among the two. The handset sports a 5.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels and is powered by a 1.6 GHz octa-core processor (unknown model). Other features ...

Google Pay support confirmed for 63 new banks in the U.S., PayPal Mastercard

Great news for Google Pay users, as the service is now supported in the United States by 63 more banks and financial institutions, as well as PayPal Mastercard. With this addition, Google Pay is a service now supported by more than 1,400 banks in the United States, a pretty impressive number but we're pretty sure there's room for improvement.

On top of that, Google Pay service now supports PayPal Mastercard, which isn't really a surprise since the search giant announced last year it will bring customers the option to make in-store and in-app payments using PayPal.

Here are some of ...

Grab a Sony Open-Ear headset for less than 50% its price!


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Sony's Open-Ear headset is an interesting one — maybe even revolutionary to some. Its whole concept is to give users the in-ear experience in terms of portability and fit, but allow them to hear and interact with the outside world.

So, this could be good for cyclists who want to be aware of traffic, dog walkers that prefer to stay present when walking their pooch, and other such scenarios where blocking the outside world is just not ...

Some Google Maps users are seeing Waze-like incident reporting and trip summaries

While most drivers prefer Google Maps to crowd-sourced navigation app Waze, there is no question that the latter provides information that you usually don't find on the former. For example, Waze will tell you where "smokey" or the "popo" are hiding out with their radar guns on and their ticket books open. The crowd-sourced nature of Waze allows drivers to benefit from real-time driving experiences from other Waze users. Accidents and road closings are reported faster on Waze.

It might surprise some of you to learn that Waze is actually owned by Google, and has ...

Some Google Maps users are seeing Waze-like incident reporting and trip summeries

While most drivers prefer Google Maps to crowd-sourced navigation app Waze, there is no question that the latter provides information that you usually don't find on the former. For example, Waze will tell you where "smokey" or the "popo" are hiding out with their radar guns on and their ticket books open. The crowd-sourced nature of Waze allows drivers to benefit from real-time driving experiences from other Waze users. Accidents and road closings are reported faster on Waze.

It might surprise some of you to learn that Waze is actually owned by Google, and has ...

Sony Digital Paper DPT-CP1 Review


In the age of iPads, Kindles, and the Microsoft Surface, tablets – and even phones – often try to be everything to everyone. More and more, these devices strive to replace your notebooks, drawing pads, laptops, TV’s, cameras, and so on; it can be a truly great thing. Still, sacrifices must be made, whether it be in size, form, function, or cost.

Sony’s Digital Paper tablets, the 13.3-inch DPT-RP1 and 10.3-inch DPT-CP1, aim to do one thing and do it very well: be paper. More specifically, these tablets aim to be your almost infinite notebook and ultimate PDF reader/editor. ...

Samsung may start production of foldable displays later this summer

Ahead of the commercial launch early next year of Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, a new report by ET News claims the company is currently in the process of preparing for production of the displays that will be used, with the first panels reportedly set to roll off the line later this summer.

Presently, Samsung is understood to have built a test line for the new panels in order to ensure production runs smoothly during the initial stages and, if everything goes to plan, the company is eventually expected to ramp up the speeds slightly, although the overall numbers are expected to remain ...

Sprint plans buying guide: what's the best Sprint plan for you?

So, you're thinking about signing up with Sprint? The network prides itself on offering highly-competitive prices and does run regular promotions, so it's definitely hard to resist.

There aren't many plans to choose from, but even then — some details about which one is the right choice for you may be a bit fuzzy. We studied them and compiled them in the hopes that we might help you find the best Sprint plan for you. Check them out below!

Sprint Unlimited
Just like its competitors, Sprint offers an unlimited plan, which basically means that talk, text, and data are all included ...

OnePlus 6 gets a fix for the battery drain issue, but only in China

The last update OnePlus pushed out to its latest flagship smartphone brought a bug that made the battery drain faster than normal. Many OnePlus 6 owners turned to the company's forums to complain about the issue, and it looks like an update that's meant to address it is now available for download.

However, the fix for the battery drain problem has been included in the HydrogenOS 5.1.10 update only, a build that's aimed at the Chinese version of the OnePlus 6. Still, this is a clear indication that the international model will get a similar update very soon as well.

In the meantime, ...

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 leaks out in alleged live image revealing updated design

Back in September of last year, Xiaomi announced the second-generation of its bezel-less smartphone, the Mi Mix 2, which was followed in March by an updated version dubbed the Mi Mix 2s. Now, though, in what seems to be the first live image, Xiaomi’s third-generation Mix 3 has appeared, showing off a streamlined design.

Unlike previous Mi Mix devices that have favored razor-thin top and side bezels and a slight chin down below, the Mi Mix 3 looks set to switch things up slightly by boasting bezels that are equally as thin all around, giving the appearance of a higher screen-to-body ratio. ...