Friday 30 November 2018

New features being tested by Spotify includes one allowing users to import their own music

According to tweets from Jane Manchun Wong (via Android and Me), who loves to find unannounced new capabilities being considered for apps, Spotify is testing a number of possible upcoming features. One would allow a user to import his own music from an Android handset to Spotify. Someone with stored music not found on the music streamer would be able to include these songs in his Spotify library of tunes.

Another change that @wongmjane sees is a redesigned Library view. It allows users to swipe horizontally to see songs, albums, playlists and more. And Spotify is also ...

Apple reportedly investigated the iPhone supply chain in China, but found no evidence of wrong doing

According to a report in today's Wall Street Journal, earlier this year Apple investigated its supply chain, looking for misconduct among its suppliers. The U.S. based tech giant reportedly shook up its suppliers in China by looking for evidence of kickback schemes and bribes. The investigation also rattled Apple's own employees in China since any indication of wrong doing could have involved the company's own employees.

Suppliers that were in Apple's crosshairs still provided the tech giant with parts, which was in Apple's best interests. Finding a new supplier ...

Deal: Select T-Mobile prepaid phones (including iPhone 8 and LG V40) are now on sale

If you're looking to buy a new prepaid phone in the US, you should know that T-Mobile currently has pretty nice deals on some of its prepaid handsets - including both iOS and Android models.

To qualify for these deals, you will need to get a prepaid plan of at least $40 per month, plus a $10 SIM Starter Kit (assuming you don't have one already). Some of T-Mobile's prepaid smartphones that are now on sale are listed below. In parenthesis, we're specifying their prices on T-Mobile postpaid - as you will see, they're all higher. 

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Limited time promotion gives new and existing T-Mobile customers a third line for free

T-Mobile announced today a new promotion that will be available for a limited time only. With this deal, new and existing T-Mobile customers can get a third line for free. To get that free third line, those who are already T-Mobile subscribers with one postpaid Voice line on the T-Mobile ONE plan, must activate two new qualifying Voice lines during the promotion period, which started today. New customers have to activate three new Voice lines on a qualifying T-Mobile ONE plan in order to receive the free third line.

T-Mobile customers will receive monthly bill ...

Social media apps make teens feel confident and supported according to survey

We all know the dark side of social media use by teens. Cyber-bullying and peer-pressure are but two of the issues that teens have to deal with on these platforms. Still, most teens report that hanging out on social media makes them feel more confident and supported. The Pew Research Center surveyed 743 teens aged 13 to 17 and found that 81% of them feel more connected to their friends thanks to social media.

Perhaps even more importantly, 68% of the teens in the survey said that thanks to social media, they feel that they have people who will support them when times are tough. ...

Google may kill Hangouts in 2020, but only for consumers

Google is killing another app two years from now, a new report by 9to5google claims. Hangouts is supposed to remain a business-only service from 2020, as consumers won't be allowed to use it any longer.

Sources familiar with Google's plans claim Hangouts for consumers will be killed sometime in 2020, which shouldn't be surprising since the search giant is working towards making RCS (Rich Communications Services) the standard messaging service for the Android ecosystem.

Although consumers will be given other messaging options to replace Hangouts, the service will remain available to ...

Spotify testing UI changes, local song playback

Spotify has had a long history of somewhat neglecting its Android app. The recent UI redesign brought some much-needed improvements, and it's good to see that Spotify is committed to continually introducing new features and tweaks.

An APK teardown of the latest version of the app, performed by AndroidCentral reveals a couple of new things coming to the Android Spotify app in the near future. The most important new addition, perhaps, is the ability to play local files. Screenshots reveal a new option in Spotify Settings that allows users to add songs from local ...

Santa will speak to your kids through Google Assistant

Sure, Santa is a very busy guy this time of year. He's checking his list to see who is naughty and who is nice. He also has to oversee all of those elves building the toys that he will deliver to deserving boys and girls. At the same time, he has to be aware of the weather patterns around the world. And with Europe's new GDPR regulations and Facebook's constant misuse of user profiles, he has to make sure that the personal consumer data on his server isn't being used for nefarious purposes.

Despite his busy schedule, Santa is always willing to chat with boys and girls. ...

Sony's foldable smartphone may take the transparency route

It looks like 2019 shapes to be an exciting year for the smartphone industry. We have 5G, foldable smartphones, and hole-in-display coming up next year, not to mention that we've recently got 10GB RAM and quad-camera phones.

Many companies have already announced plans to launch products featuring new tech next year, but Sony has been awfully quiet. It might have something to do with the fact that Sony Mobile isn't a major player in the smartphone market any longer, although it does great as a supplier for the smartphone industry.

Still, that doesn't mean the Japanese company will ...

One swallow does not make the spring

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Persuasion is often more effectual than force

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Spieth in danger of missing cut

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Hibs and Ross County fans on final

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Tip of the day: That man again

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Hibs and Ross County fans on final

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Xbox boss talks Project Scorpio price

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The Future Of Possible

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Knowledge is power

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After all is said and done, more is said than done

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Apple Music will stream over Amazon Echo smart speakers starting next month

If you have an existing Apple Music account and own an Amazon Echo smart speaker, we have news that you might find interesting. While Echo smart speakers currently support music streamers like Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and Pandora, starting on December 17th, Apple Music will join the club. As noted by The Verge today, starting next month Echo owners with an Apple Music subscription will be able to ask Alexa to play their favorite songs, artists and albums. In addition, Alexa will be able to access Apple Music's curated playlists and streaming radio stations.

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Amazon offers 3 months of Music Unlimited service for just $0.99, new subscribers only

If you have a favorite music streaming service that you've tried out but didn't want to commit on long-term, November and December are the best months to jump in the subscription bandwagon. Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music and now Amazon Music, offer amazing deals on shorter or longer-term subscriptions.

Amazon is running a promotion on its Music streaming music service that will get you 3 months for just $0.99. The deal is available for a limited time and will only work for new subscribers, so if you've been subscribed to Amazon Music in the past, you don't qualify for this promotion.

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Most Microsoft Surface Pro 6 tablets are now $200 cheaper


If you missed Microsoft's Black Friday deals and want to buy a tablet from the company right now, you're in luck. At the moment, Microsoft is taking $200 off almost all its Surface Pro 6 tablets, minus the version with 128 GB of storage space (which is out of stock anyway).

Here's exactly how much Microsoft is currently charging for the Surface Pro 6 models that are in stock in the US: 

Surface Pro 6 with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage space, Intel Core i5: $999 (instead of $1,199)Surface Pro 6 with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB ...

Niantic teases upcoming PvP mode for Pokemon GO

Niantic has been talking about a PvP mode for Pokemon GO for quite some time now, but the company didn't really commit to an ETA. Although details about how is it going to work are a bit scarce at the moment, Niantic is letting us know that it won't be long until Pokemon GO players will have access to a PvP mode.

A couple of images teasing the PvP mode have just been tweeted by the official Pokemon GO handle, which suggests the new feature might drop very soon, maybe by the end of the year.

Get prepared... Trainer Battles are coming ...

Check out the Samsung Galaxy S9 in Polaris Blue and the Galaxy Note 9 in Alpine White

We've already seen renders of the Samsung Galaxy S9 in its Ice Blue color. The gradient design launched in China a couple of weeks ago, and next month the same color is coming to Germany with a different name. As far as we can tell, the only difference between China's Ice Blue Galaxy S9, and Germany's Polaris Blue is that the latter carries 64GB of internal storage compared to the 128GB inside the unit offered in China.

In addition, earlier this month Samsung unveiled a new version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 dressed in white. Like the Ice Blue/Polaris Blue Galaxy ...

Apple Watch Series 4 will get extended 45-day refund period due to ECG features

It was recently revealed that the Apple Watch Series 4’s groundbreaking ECG feature will be activated in the upcoming WatchOS 5.1.2 update. As previously announced, though, only US consumers will be able to take advantage of it. This is due to the strict regulations in place throughout international markets, though Canada may follow suit in the near future.

To comply with regulations, Apple has announced that it will honor refund requests related to heart health features for up to 45 days after purchase. The Apple Watch normally has a standard 14-day return period.

According ...

Get a free 49-inch 4K TV when you buy an LG V40 ThinQ at Sprint

It looks like carriers really want you to buy their flagship smartphones no matter the cost. AT&T and T-Mobile announced that if you buy eligible Samsung flagship, you'll be given a 4K TV for free with the purchase.

Now, Sprint announced a similar deal, just that it's tied to an LG flagship rather than a Samsung smartphone. For a limited time, Sprint offers customers who buy the LG V40 ThinQ a free LG 49-inch 4K TV.

Sprint even allows users to choose how they want to buy the smartphone, either outright or on a Sprint Flex 18-month lease. On top of that, Sprint offers a discount ...

U.S. app stores had their biggest day ever on Black Friday as consumers spent nearly $76 million

We already know from an earlier report made by Adobe, that $2.1 billion in sales were made on smartphones during Black Friday. But a new report released today by Sensor Tower reveals that U.S. mobile app stores set sales record exactly one week ago today. For example, on Black Friday U.S. consumers spent a record $52 million at the Apple App store, up 31.6% over last year. An additional $117.3 million was spent on App Store apps by iOS users outside the U.S. Combined, the total amount spent globally at the App Store on Black Friday was $169.3 million, an 18.4% gain over last year's figure.

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Apple Watch Series 4 GPS + Cellular launches in Norway

The Apple Watch Series 4 is one of the best smartwatches around, but some markets don't have access to its LTE-enabled version. Such is the case in Norway, where the cellular version of the 4th-gen Apple Watch had no support from regional carriers. This changes today, however, as some of the major carriers in Norway have announced support for Apple's newest wearable.

People in Norway are finally gaining access to the GPS + Cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 4, including all Nike+ and Hermes models. According to 9to5Mac, the initial carriers that will support the cellular version ...

Honor Magic 2: unboxing and hands-on first look


Aluminum chassis, ceramic back, pop-up design: this is the new Honor Magic 2, one of the first in a new class of futuristic all-screen devices with practically no bezel. Excited? So are we, so we rushed to unbox the new Magic 2 and spend some time with the handset.

Inside the box you have the phone of course and it comes with a beautiful gradient finish. There are three different color gradients, we have the blue one, and there is a red gradient and a black one as well. On the back of the phone you have a ceramic cover and this is a material that is not as easily ...

Save $110 on the Apple Watch Nike+ Series 3 with this deal

The Apple Watch Series 4 is an excellent watch, with an innovative ECG feature built-in. However, if you are looking for a more affordable, yet also great smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 3 is a good bet. 

The Nike+ edition of the Apple Watch Series 3 is now on sale at B&H for $299 – $110 down from the regular price of $409. Apple Watch Nike+ models come with Nike-branded bands and are pre-loaded with a number of exclusive watch faces, otherwise not available on other models, as well as the Nike+ Run Club app pre-loaded. Other than that, the regular and Nike+ versions ...

These paid Android icon packs are free for a limited time, grab them now!


If you love to customize your Android phone, you might be pleased to hear that several icon packs that are usually paid are now available for free on Google Play. Typically, the price of these icon packs is $1 or more, but now it's possible to download them free of charge.

This assortment should give you some ideas for your next custom home screen masterpiece, just make sure you pick a nice wallpaper to match. Keep in mind that the freebie period on some of these ends soon, so act swiftly!

You can get a preview of each icon pack in the gallery above. The ...

These paid Android games are now free for a limited time, grab them while you can!

Looking for some neat new games to play on your Android smartphone? If that's the case, you might be pleased to hear that several titles that are usually paid are now available for free on Google Play.

This collection features several different genres, so we've made sure to include a video (where available) or gameplay image and a description below each title in order to aid you in the selection process.

Also, make sure to check out the end of sale times for each game next to the respective download link. At the time of writing (November 30th), some of these titles only have a few ...

Deal: Buy a T-Mobile iPhone 7 for just $239.99

While the iPhone 7 is now a 2-year old device, it remains a very capable smartphone. Plus, with Apple's unmatched commitment to software upgrades, this is a handset that'll stay updated for at least another few years from now on. 

Apple normally sells the iPhone 7 for $449, but the handset can be currently bought for nearly half the price from T-Mobile (in certain conditions).

For a limited time, T-Mobile lets you save $210 on the iPhone 7 32 GB, but only if you're buying the device on a monthly payment plan and add a new line of service. ...

Do you stream music from your phone to the car audio?


All but the most basic trims of new vehicles on dealers' lots are now equipped with Bluetooth connectivity or phone docks allowing you, among other things, to stream music or other audio to the sound or multimedia systems in your car.

Given the proliferation of tune subscription services like Spotify or Apple Music and even the good ol' YouTube, we are all now hooked to audio consumption on our handsets. The plus sides, if you do it in your vehicle, are that you take advantage of your powerful car stereo, and can use the phone as a ...

Walmart reportedly selling brand-new Galaxy S8 units for $350!


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Last year's flagship Samsung phone — the Galaxy S8 — is still very, very good. In looks, it's pretty much indistinguishable from 2018's Galaxy S9; in the hardware department — it still rocks the rather powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835; and as for the camera — well, it may not have a variable aperture, but it still does a heck of a job!

In fact, a lot of customers preferred to save a buck and went for the Galaxy ...

Amazon adds Apple Music support to Echo devices in smart speaker fight against Google

While Amazon would probably love to convince more people to subscribe to its own Music Unlimited service, some wars are simply not worth fighting. For the e-commerce giant, it’s far more important to keep Google at bay in the smart speaker arena, where Alexa is facing tough digital assistant competition.

As far as music streaming is concerned, both the Echo lineup and Google Home family have embraced choice for their users, but Amazon is getting ready to pull off a major and largely unexpected coup by adding Apple Music support.

Currently, the world’s fastest-growing music ...

Lenovo Z5s may beat the Galaxy S10 to the market with a 'punch hole' in-screen camera

The Lenovo Z5s could be one of our earliest real looks at the next big trend in smartphone design – displays with camera 'punch holes'

It's been a year now since the "notch" craze started and we are ready to move a step forward to getting a phone with an all-screen face that has a solid-state front-facing camera. We've been recently seeing Chinese phones that employ a slide-screen design to hide the selfie camera — and they're interesting in their own right — but there's little doubt that a solid-state solution would ...

First ever Razer Phone 2 deal bundles the gaming handset with a couple of freebies

The gaming-friendly Razer Phone 2 was officially released stateside just a month or so before Black Friday, which meant bargain hunters and early Christmas shoppers needlessly waited for the smallest of discounts on the $800 handset.

But now the first official deal has finally arrived... and it’s better than nothing. It’s certainly not great, merely bundling the second generation of the 120Hz refresh rate-capable mobile device with a couple of minor freebies for a “limited time.”

You’re looking at a complimentary black Razer Phone 2 Word case, normally valued at $24.99, as ...

Best baby video monitors that stream to your phone

Gone are the days when you had to peek into your baby's room to see how they are doing, risking to wake them up in the process, or when you had to choose between leaving them to sleep unsupervised to build independence, or waking up at each sound your infant makes in the cot next to your bed. 

Long story short, there are connected baby monitors now, allowing you to stream the feed to your phone wherever you are, and they are getting better by the day, with two-way communication and even lullaby singing when things get perilously close to crying. Check out some ...

Instagram’s latest feature lets you share your stories with a select few

Users on Instagram often strive to have as many followers as they can, but gaining a large audience of strangers inevitably makes them adjust what they’re allowing the world to see, keeping more private shares on Facebook or other social networks.

But Instagram wants people to have their cake and eat it too and is now adding a new feature that will let them do that. Called Closed Friends, the new utility lets you make a list of followers to exclusively share Instagram stories with. As the name suggests, the idea is to have your real-life friends in a separate inner-circle type group that ...

Nokia 8.1 makes appearance on Geekbench ahead of December unveiling

Leaked Nokia 8.1 press render

If all goes to plan, by next Wednesday the Nokia 8.1’s release status will have changed from “upcoming” to “announced.” And with just a few days ago, the device has made a quick appearance on Geekbench.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710, the Nokia 8.1 scored a respectable 1820 points on the single-core test. This then increased to 5766 points when all cores worked together. Now, according to a recent leak, HMD Global will be offering a variant of the device with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. But from ...

Asus ZenFone Max M2 and ZenFone Max Pro M2 leak in full, specs, images, and all

It looks like Asus won’t be waiting for the next edition of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas or Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to unveil its latest generation of the big-battery ZenFone Max.

A ZenFone Max M2 and ZenFone Max Pro M2 are expected to become official in Asia in just a couple of weeks, and after a number of smaller leaks and rumors on key specifications, the two mid-range handsets have been revealed in full earlier today by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt (translated).

We’re talking (almost) complete lists of features and a wide range of high-quality images ...

The best news apps for iPhone and Android

In this day and age of "fake news" allegations thrown around from all parties, and echo chambers that reflect tribal thinking without venturing to read anything that "the others" might be reading, it's more important to derive information from various sources than ever.

Unfortunately, instead of democratizing the process, the big digital media companies, and the various social networks, which were supposed to be the future of communications, actually reinforce our rigid stereotypes by serving us carefully curated feeds based on what we usually read and click on, for ...

Xiaomi partners up with IKEA to expand smart home platform

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi and IKEA have partnered up in a bid to expand the reach of their respective Internet of Things (IoT) platforms. Starting in December, IKEA smart home products will integrate with the Mi Home app and the Xiao AI assistant, Xiaomi announced on Twitter.

Xiaomi may be most popular in the West for its smartphones, but the company has a huge portfolio of all sorts of products on offer. There's no shortage of smart home devices carrying the "Mi" logo in Asia, with millions of people using the company's AI assistant to control various products in their ...

Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 goes $300 off list with Verizon payment plans today only

If you don’t need a new TV or you’re simply not a fan of either AT&T or T-Mobile, Samsung kicked off its “12 Days of Deals” promotion yesterday with a Gear Fit 2 Pro gift for Galaxy Note 9, S9, and S9+ buyers.

That 24 hour-only special offer is obviously no longer available, but if you’re in the market for a Verizon-specific Galaxy Note 9 variant, you can save even more money today. Namely, a whopping $300. 

As usual, the discount applies exclusively to devices purchased on monthly installment plans. Thus, instead of paying $41.67 every 30 days for two years, Verizon ...

Galaxy X? Galaxy F? How about Galaxy Fold as a name for Samsung's first foldable phone?

What’s in a name? Unless we’re talking about a particularly confusing or convoluted smartphone label, like LG V30S ThinQ or Moto G5S Plus, it’s probably not in the top ten factors to consider before making a new purchase.

Of course, there’s one more situation where a brand can become integral to the evolution of an entire market. When trying to pioneer a new product category, it’s important to adopt a unique, easy-to-remember name that also makes its key strength clear without having to even look at the actual device.

Something like the Samsung Galaxy X could be such a bad ...

Leaked Galaxy A8s screenshot and S10 protector tell the tale of Samsung's Infinity-O display

Piecing together two new nuggets of information about Samsung's upcoming midrange and flagship stalwarts, we can shape its Infinity-O display design better now. First off, there is a new screen protector leak, allegedly of Samsung's "Beyond" model which is the codename for the Galaxy S10. 

It reiterates an incredibly slim top and bottom bezels, and non-existent side ones that hint at a curved OLED screen. Such a shaved-off topper can only be achieved by moving the front camera somewhere else, and that different placement is shaping up to be a hole in the top left of ...

Apple's efforts to keep the Chinese App Store clean and safe result in another 700+ exclusions

While Apple has been having even more trouble than Samsung keeping up with the fast-growing global smartphone shipment numbers of major Chinese vendors like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Oppo, the Cupertino-based tech giant still relies on that particular market for a large chunk of its app revenue.

In fact, China is not only the world’s biggest smartphone market (by far), but also Apple’s top earner when it comes to App Store downloads. Obviously, the company is keeping a close watch on this big cash cow, frequently cleaning it up of titles that could weaken the security of iPhones and iPads sold ...

Moto G7, G7 Plus, G7 Play and G7 Power rumor review

Motorola might not make the flagship phones that people crave, but it excels in a different segment: making the best affordable phones out there with the Moto G series.

Its new Moto G7 family has now leaked out in detail and we know that there will be four different Moto G7 phones:

Moto G7Moto G7 PlayMoto G7 PlusMoto G7 Power

What is special about each one of them and how do they differ?

Let's take a closer look.

Moto G7


The Moto ...

Apple outs new iPhone XS and XS Max case colors, including Mellow Yellow

The official iPhone XS and XS Max case collection by Apple just got enlarged by a few entrants, as three new silicone case colors got introduced to the general public. The fresh hues include Hibiscus, Mellow Yellow, and Pacific Green, but don't ask us exactly how many shades of red you go down on the color chart to get the Hibiscus pastel. 

The three new case options cost the same as the other 9 existing colors, at $39 a pop for both the iPhone XS and XS Max. Apple's official wrappers come with a snug fit around all buttons but leave the bottom exposed fro the sake of less ...

AT&T offers free Samsung 50-inch UHD TV again with Galaxy Note 9, S9, and S9+

Today is the final day of AT&T’s sweet “Gifts of Galaxy” promotion, and to go out with a bang, the nation’s second-largest wireless service provider has decided to revive its best Cyber Monday deal.

For just 24 more hours, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, S9+, and Galaxy S8 Active buyers can score an awesome Samsung 50-inch 4K UHD TV at no additional charge with minimal jumping through hoops.

Namely, you’ll need to purchase one of the above-listed high-end phones on an AT&T Next or AT&T Next Every Year installment agreement, then remember to check your email within 14 ...

Thursday 29 November 2018

Reminder: Apple's $29 battery replacement deal ends at the end of December

Last December, Apple admitted that it throttled iPhone models with older batteries. Without slowing down the CPU on these units, certain tasks requiring battery strength that these handsets just didn't have, would result in these phones shutting down and rebooting. To combat this, the company had slipped software into the iOS 10.2.1 update that "dynamically manages the maximum performance of some system components when needed to prevent a shutdown." In other words, the update allowed Apple to throttle these older iPhones with weak batteries, and the company didn't say a word.

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Coolpad M3 Launched With 4GB RAM & Octa-Core Processor Under Rs. 10,000

There’re numerous smartphones launch every day and it’s not possible for me to feature each of them on the blog. And the fact is that I don’t really want to feature everything, but actually the things that everyone will love. Factually, today I’m going to introduce with you one of the recently launched Android smartphones […]

Google used machine learning to improve the portrait mode on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL both have one of the best camera systems found on a smartphone today. Yet, Google makes it work with just one camera on the back of both phones. Even without a second camera on back, the phone still produces the bokeh effect in portrait mode thanks to the use of software and other processing tricks. In a blog post published today by Google, the company explains how it can predict depth on the Pixel 3 without the use of a second camera.

Last year's Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL used Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF), also known as dual-pixel auto ...

Casio announces its WearOS-powered WSD-F30 PRO Trek smartwatch releases in early 2019

Originally revealed back in August at IFA 2018, Casio's new WSD-F30 PRO Trek smartwatch won't be launched on the market until next year, the company announced earlier today. If you've been eyeing Casio's newest smartwatch, you'll be happy to know the WSD-F30 PRO Trek will be available for purchase for $550 starting January 18, 2019.

After getting no less than eight awards at IFA 2019, Casio WSD-F30 PRO Trek promises impressive specs and features. For starters, the smartwatch is water resistant (up to 50 meters) and offers offline map functionality.

For those who don't know, the WearOS-powered ...

OnePlus 6 is still $100 cheaper in the US, but it's currently out of stock

Last week, just before Black Friday, OnePlus cut the price of its OnePlus 6 smartphone by $100, thus allowing US customers to purchase the device for as low as $429. Today, while visiting the official OnePlus website, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the phone is still discounted by the same amount. 
Unfortunately, at this very moment, you can't really buy the OnePlus 6. That's because all versions of it - from the one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage space to the one with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage - are out of stock, with no word on when they'll be available to order ...

Deal: Unlocked Sony Xperia L2 gets a 30% discount on Amazon

The Xperia L2 is a decent mid-range Android smartphone, which we already reviewed early this year. But when Amazon is selling the smartphone 30% cheaper, the Xperia L2 is even more appealing.

While other retailers in the United States still sell the phone for $250, Amazon asks just $170 for the Sony Xperia L2. If you decide to go for it, you'll be pleased to know that it's coming with U.S. warranty and support for GSM/LTE carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, MetroPCS, and Cricket Wireless.

Of course, the phone comes unlocked, so you can use it with any of the compatible ...

Bring your phone and number to Google Fi and get one free month of service

Google recently rebranded its Project Fi service and word is that the MVNO will expand its portfolio with support for more devices from brands like Samsung, OnePlus and even Apple. Until then, the newly launched Google Fi is running deals on all the phones it sells, including the Pixel 3.

A slightly newer promotion now available from Google Fi offers new customers who bring their device and number an entire month of service for free. The limited time offer runs from November 29 to December 16 and is aimed at new Fi customers who sign for the new service during the promotion.

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Apple's ad for Group FaceTime will leave you all shook up



With Group FaceTime available with iOS 12.1, Apple iPhone and iPad users can participate in a 32-way video chat. The tile showing the person speaking will get larger automatically, as will the tiles of those participating the most in the conversation. Group FaceTime is available on the iPhone 6s or later, iPad Pro or later, iPad Air 2, or the iPad Mini 4. Earlier models can be involved in a Group FaceTime chat through an audio connection only.

Apple today released a new ad for Group FaceTime. And what better way to show how this new feature works than by having a number ...

Best Buy announces 20 days of doorbusters deals on Apple, Samsung, Microsoft products

If your wallets can still take it, you'll be happy to know that Best Buy is kicking off a new promotion next month that will include deals on various products from high-profile brands. Dubbed “20 Days of Doorbusters,” the promotion will kick off on December 1 and will end on December 20.

Each day starting December 1, Best Buy will reveal a secret doorbuster, which is guaranteed to be the lowest price of the season. Deals will include major discounts on everything from laptops and 4K TVs to smartphones and video game consoles from brands like Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft.

Of course, ...

Deal: Save nearly $100 when you buy the BlackBerry KEYone on Amazon and B&H

The BlackBerry KEYone is more than a year old, but its price has never dropped below $300, even though we're talking about a pure mid-range smartphone. Although it's been discounted many times in the past, we can't say that you could score a great deal buying one.

Currently, the smartphone sells in the United States for around $400 at various carriers and retailers. If you still wish to buy one, Amazon and B&H have one of the best deal we've seen on the smartphone.

For example, Amazon has the BlackBerry KEYone (64GB, 4GB RAM) black model for just $309, while B&H offers the ...