LG V20 finally receives Android 8.0 Oreo at T-Mobile

If you've bought the LG V20 in the United States, your phone is likely to run Android Oreo if you didn't purchase it from T-Mobile. All major carriers in the country have already released Android 8.0 Oreo updates for LG's last year flagship, but not T-Mobile.

It was only recently that the Uncarrier has decided to make LG V20 owners happy and finally roll out the long-awaited Android 8.0 Oreo update. T-Mobile has already published a short changelog that highlights the most important changes included in the update.

So, besides getting Android 8.0 Oreo, LG V20 owners will also receive ...

Security breach allowed hackers to control 50 million Facebook accounts

Facebook announced today that earlier this week, it discovered a security breach that affected almost 50 million accounts. The problem was found with Facebook's "View As" feature, which allows users to see what their profile looks like to others. A vulnerability in "View As" allowed hackers to steal Facebook access tokens, which were used to access unsuspecting subscribers' Facebook accounts. These tokens are used as digital keys so that members don't have to sign in every time they use the app.

So far, Facebook says that it has patched the vulnerability and has contacted ...

Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) goes on sale at AT&T, but it's a bit overpriced

Two mid-range Android smartphones made their debut at AT&T this week: LG Stylo 4+ and Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018). Both are now available on AT&T's online store, but they are likely to hit the shelves in the coming days.

The LG Stylo 4+ is available for purchase at AT&T for just $360 outright or $12 per month for 30 months, a good price for what the phone has to offer. LG's mid-range handset has a large 6.2-inch display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and packs a Snapdragon 450 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB expandable storage.

On the other hand, the Galaxy A6 (2018) costs ...

Here are all the Huawei Mate 20 (Pro) and Mate 20 Porsche Design storage configurations

Huawei Mate 20 Pro renders

The Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Porsche Design are now just a matter of weeks away. And after an incredible number of leaks, every single upcoming storage configuration of these devices has been revealed.

Kicking things off with the cheaper Mate 20, which will be available in a limited number of markets, the base model will ship with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. However, those willing to spend a bit of extra cash can opt for versions with 128GB or 256GB of storage. Similarly, if RAM is the problem, ...

OnePlus 6T teaser promotes phone's in-display fingerprint scanner

The OnePlus 6T is expected to be unveiled on October 17th, and one of the features that OnePlus fans have been excited to see is the in-display fingerprint scanner. Earlier this month, OnePlus confirmed that its upcoming new phone will have its biometric reader embedded in the display, and the company calls it Screen Unlock. OnePlus has come up with a tag line based on the Screen Unlock name, "Unlock the Future," which it uses on a quick five second teaser it tweeted this morning.

Leaked specs for the device include a 6.4-inch display (with a teardrop notch) carrying ...

Remembering the original Apple iPhone: A phone that really was ahead of its time

Just over 11 years ago, we witnessed the announcement of what is arguably the most revolutionary phone ever to be imagined and brought to life – the original Apple iPhone. It was a phone way ahead of its time – and one that defined what a modern smartphone should look and feel like. Brands that followed its example remained relevant on the market. Those who didn’t, faded into obscurity. But what exactly made the first iPhone so remarkable for its time? Join us for a trip down memory lane to find out.

A huge display and a revolutionary new form ...

Wear OS 2.1 update adds new gestures, proactive Google Assistant

If you're rocking a Wear OS-powered smartwatch, you'll be happy to know that Google is now rolling out a major update that brings important new features and improvements to its wearable platform. Wear OS 2.1 adds new gestures, a new design that changes the way users navigate the OS, as well as proactive Google Assistant.

The latter will provide smartwatch users with proactive information in the same vein as Google Now cards, on top of what Google Assistant usually offers. The addition of four new gestures completely redesigns Wear OS navigation, here they are:

Swipe right - Google ...