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Xiaomi Mi A1 with Android Oreo update, software details

Xiaomi Mi A1 gets Android Oreo as promised

After a short time spent as a beta release, Android Oreo is now rolling out to Xiaomi Mi A1 handsets across the globe. Unfortunately, it also carries a minor bug that makes the Phone app shortcut disappear from the home screen, but fixing it takes less than a minute.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2017 12:15
Google Duo videochat app coming soon to tablets

Google Duo is almost ready for tablets

Although there is no official launch date for it yet, a Google Duo developer confirmed on Twitter that a special version for tablets is currently in the making.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2017 09:10
iFixit has cut the price of its iPhone DIY battery replacement kits. (Source: iFixit)

iFixit drops iPhone battery price to $29, matches Apple

iFixit has cut the price of its DIY battery replacement kits for Apple iPhones. The move comes in response to Apple's announcement that it is cutting the price of iPhone battery replacements for certain models in response to its latest self-inflicted scandal.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Dec 2017 03:56
Apple is the top tech maker for 2017. (Source: Apple)

iPhone was the top selling tech product of 2017

Apple continues to dominate the consumer technology market with its iPhone range. Combined iPhone sales for 2017 are expected to come in at 233 million units sold.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Dec 2017 03:13
LG ThinQ Smart Speaker powered by Google Assistant. (Source: LG)

CES 2018 | LG previews their premium Google Assistant ThinQ smart speaker ahead of CES

We can expect three new audio products from LG at CES in the form of a 5.1.2 channel soundbar, an 1800-Watt party speaker, and a premium smart speaker powered by Google Assistant that likely sits between the Google Home and Google Home Max.
Craig Ward, 31 Dec 2017 01:42
Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Assistant Speaker. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Assistant Speaker is a US$30 Alexa Dot

Xiaomi has announced a new smart speaker produced via their Yeelight subsidiary which will start shipping in early 2018. A dual AI system uses Xiaomi's AI technology inside China and Amazon Alexa worldwide.
Craig Ward, 30 Dec 2017 23:58
Huawei Honor V10 Android smartphone coming to India as Honor View 10

Honor V10 coming to India as Honor View 10 in early January

Amazon India is now taking registrations for the Honor View 10, also known as the Honor V10. The global launch is set for January 8, but the pricing for both India and the United States remains unknown.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 22:50
Razer Core external GPU and Razer Blade laptop

Razer Core V2 + Blade Stealth (i7-8550U) Review

A technological Swiss Army knife for the living room. Razer's Core V2 makes anything possible, transforming a slim, unprepossessing ultrabook into a serious gaming PC in seconds. With its dedicated bandwidth, the additional TI82 controller lends the graphics card even more power compared to the previous Razer graphics enclosure. But is it worth investing your hard-earned cash in this device? And how smoothly do games run on the dock? We used several benchmarks and two graphics cards to answer those questions.
Daniel Puschina, 30 Dec 2017 20:08
Huawei Enjoy 7S/PSmart Android smartphone color options

Huawei Enjoy 7S launches globally as Huawei PSmart

The Huawei Enjoy 7S will go on sale outside of China as the Huawei PSmart but without any different specs and features. This 5.65-inch handset with an 18:9 display is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor and runs Android Oreo with EMUI 8.0 on top.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 18:25
Intel Celeron 3965Y SoC

Intel Celeron 3965Y SoC

Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 1500 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron 3965Y processor (Kaby-Lake-Y based CPU) for laptops.
Intel Pentium 4410Y SoC

Intel Pentium 4410Y SoC

Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 1500 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Pentium 4410Y processor (Kaby Lake based CPU) for laptops and tablets.
Intel Pentium 4415Y SoC

Intel Pentium 4415Y SoC

Kaby Lake x86 2 cores @ 1600 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Pentium 4415Y processor (Kaby Lake based CPU) for laptops and tablets.
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Android phablet successor in the works as of late December 2017

Snapdragon 630-powered Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra apparently in the works

The Sony handset with the model number H4233 has visited GFXBench back in September, but now it surfaced on Malaysia's SRIM product certification body, so it will probably hit the market during MWC like its predecessor.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 16:20
OnePlus 5T Lava Red Limited Edition close up, Sandstone model might launch January 2018

Sandstone OnePlus 5T might hit the market next month

A recently uploaded YouTube video by OnePlus suggests that a stone-textured handset is on its way, although we will probably have an official confirmation at CES 2018, if not sooner.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 13:57
References to device '88208020' popup in the Microsoft Store. (Source: Windows Central)

Project Andromeda app listing spotted in the Microsoft Store

A listing on the Microsoft Store could give further impetus to the fact that Microsoft could be testing app development on an unknown platform, currently designated '8828080'. Interestingly, the number also refers to Microsoft's telephone in Redmond.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Dec 2017 10:41
The Meizu Pro 7 Plus. (Pricebaba)

Details of the Meizu 15 Plus revealed, Snapdragon 835 in tow

Meizu's next premium device, the 15 Plus, will uncharacteristically be powered by a Snapdragon SoC. The Snapdragon 835, in this case. Considering a March launch is expected, an 835 is just a tad underwhelming. Better late than never, some would say.
Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 10:17
The Nokia 6. (Source: Pocket Lint)

Nokia 6 (2018) listed on TENAA, Snapdragon 630 a possibility

Details of the Nokia 6 (2018) have surfaced on TENAA, with the listing showing a device that keeps most of the features of its predecessor while offering what we believe to be a significant boost in SoC power.
Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 10:09
Huawei plans to expend into the US in 2018. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei shipped 153 million smartphone units in 2017

Huawei's Rotating CEO, Ken Hu, has announced that the company recorded a grand total of 153 million shipments this year, a significant 10% growth from the 139 million seen in 2016.
Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 09:59
Microsoft's free Windows 10 upgrade program ends December 31st (Source: Microsoft)

Upgrade to Windows 10 for free before the offer ends on December 31

If you're still rocking Windows 7 or 8.1, then now is the time to consider upgrading to Windows 10 free of charge while you can.
Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2017 07:52
The DIMM modules and SSD in the latest iMac Pro. (Source: MacRumors)

iMac Pro teardown reveals upgradeable RAM and SSD but it's not for the faint-hearted

While the new iMac Pro is not end-user upgradeable, Apple component supplier, OWC, did a teardown of the latest iMac Pro base model and found that the RAM and SSD can actually be upgraded if needed.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Dec 2017 07:33
Exynos 9 series chips, Exynos 9810 launch date is January 4 (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Exynos 9810 coming next week

The next-gen Exynos chip will launch during an official event that is scheduled to take place on January 4, 2018. The headline of this even is "Beyond a Component" and there are no details for now, but more should be unveiled in the week to come.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 02:10
Moto Z2 Force Android smartphone gets Oreo update on T-Mobile

Moto Z2 Force on T-Mobile gets Android Oreo

One week after Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile releases Android Oreo for the Moto Z2 Force handsets on its network. The new firmware comes without any surprises and includes picture-in-picture mode, improved notifications, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 00:15
Google Pixelbook hybrid still available, Pixel C now out of the picture

Google buries the Pixel C tablet, the Pixelbook is now alone

The two-year-old Pixel C is still an impressive piece of hardware, but Google has finally decided to stop selling it. However, the Pixel C magnetic keyboard is still available, and it retails for just US$99 (US$149 MSRP).
Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 21:10
Eurocom Sky X9C (i7-8700K, GTX 1080 SLI, Clevo P870TM1-G) Laptop Review

85% Eurocom Sky X9C (i7-8700K, GTX 1080 SLI, Clevo P870TM1-G) Laptop Review

12 pounds of pure power. We end the year with the most powerful consumer gaming notebook currently available. Its Core i7-8700K CPU, GTX 1080 SLI GPUs, 4K UHD screen, 1 TB NVMe RAID 0 storage, and 64 GB of DDR4 RAM are astronomical specifications regardless of form factor.
Intel Core i7-8700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop), 17.3", 5.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2017 19:44
ZTE Blade V9 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (Source: Helpix)

ZTE Blade V9 coming soon

The 5.7-inch ZTE Blade V9 has a screen ratio of 18:9, but mid-range specs: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, a dual camera setup on the back. Considering these specs, the price should not exceed US$250.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 19:09
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Tablet Review

81% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Tablet Review

Business to Go. It took Samsung almost three years to upgrade the Galaxy Tab Active. As before, it is water- and dust-resistant and should withstand drops fairly well. LTE and support for stylus input made the predecessor very popular with outdoor fans, and our review reveals that Samsung has only improved the Galaxy Tab Active 2 ever so slightly.
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 8", 512 g
Mike Wobker, 29 Dec 2017 17:36
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android flagship hits FCC together with Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ show up at FCC

Although Samsung might take a while to ensure the batteries inside the new Galaxy flagships are safe, the international Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ models have been already certified by the FCC. Sadly, there is no official launch date set yet.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 16:30
Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato with their 'Steve Jobs' brand. (Source: Business Insider Italia)

Brothers do a neat Italian Job of trademarking 'Steve Jobs'

Vincenzo and Giacomo Barbato have emerged victorious in the legal battle against Apple in naming their brand after Steve Jobs. Their company currently produces clothing and plans to enter into electronics very soon.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Dec 2017 15:52
The Snapdragon 670 could be seen on 2018 flagships. (Source: Qualcomm)

Details of the upcoming Snapdragon 670, 640, and 460 leaked

Details of Qualcomm's upcoming SoCs, the Snapdragon 670, 640, and 460, have surfaced. While they all look rather impressive, we're not confident they'll see much use in 2018.
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:41
The Mi A1. (Source: MIUI)

Oreo update said to bring fast charging to the Mi A1

The Mi A1 received its first Oreo beta update last week and a user has claimed that his phone now charges faster after updating.
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:30
The Mi 6 was a flagship without the bells and whistles of its rivals. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi to snub under-display fingerprint sensor on the Mi 7, opt for facial recognition instead

Xiaomi's Mi 7 is shaping up to be a flagship truly worthy of the headlines, with the company said to be working on implementing a facial recognition system on the device, while still keeping the regular fingerprint sensor.
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:23
The Nokia 2 already offers a package as close to the minimum as it gets. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia 1 to be acolyte under new Android Go program

The Nokia 1 will be HMD's most low-end device, and there's word that it may come under the umbrella of Google's new Android Go Program.
Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:14
Apple had a lot of explaining to do after the recent reports of iPhone slowdowns. (Source: Steemit)

HTC and Motorola say slowing down older phones is not their cup of tea

In emails to The Verge, HTC and Motorola have clarified that they do not slow down phones as the batteries start wearing out. This comes in the wake of Apple's now controversial policy of slowing down phones with ageing batteries.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Dec 2017 12:45
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 included in supposedly leaked list of anticipated CES reveals (Image source: LaptopMag)

CES 2018 | Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 included in supposedly leaked list of anticipated CES reveals

Expect to hear more than a dozen new laptops and convertibles from the biggest PC manufacturers in the world in less than two weeks if these rumors prove to be true.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2017 07:15
1400 MHz to 600 MHz is a significant drop in performance. (Source: Twitter/@sam siruomu)

Apple apologizes for throttling iPhone performance to avoid unexpected shutdowns, offers amends

Caught red-handed throttling the performance of their iPhones, Apple has responded with an open letter to customers explaining the throttling was necessary to prevent random shutdowns.
Douglas Black, 29 Dec 2017 07:07
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Nokia 2 cheap yet durable Android smartphone

Nokia 2 is more durable than expected

Although it can be acquired for just US$100 in the United States, the Nokia 2 has a frame and physical buttons made of metal that allow it to withstand more punishment than most competitors.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 22:18
Powercast PowerSpot wireless charger (Source: Powercast)

CES 2018 | Wireless charger with 80-feet range hits FCC

Powercast has just announced that its latest wireless charger to get certified by the FCC can deliver power to small, low-power gadgets at distances of up to 80 feet.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 18:58
Top 10 bezel-less laptops for Late 2017

Top 10 bezel-less laptops for Late 2017

More content, less bezel. 2017 has been the year of not just hardware advancements, but aesthetics as well. Laptops that could offer more immersive experiences due to narrow bezels were suddenly being preferred over conventional designs. In this article, we will take a look at some of the laptops that have managed to lure buyers by virtue of their nearly bezel-less displays.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 13:25
Beta builds of Android Oreo for the LG G6 have started rolling out to Chinese users. (Source: GFan BBS)

LG G6 undergoing beta testing for Android Oreo

The LG G6 will be soon receiving the Android Oreo update as beta testing has started for users in China. This follows on the heels of the LG V30 receiving the final Oreo build in South Korea a few days ago.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 13:02
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android phablet battery drain bricked units problems late 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 facing serious problems

According to multiple Galaxy Note 8 users, their high-end phablets simply died after the battery ran out, refusing to charge and boot up. For now, Samsung is investigating the problem and advises all those affected to contact its customer support service.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 12:32
The Apple Lisa computer in 1983. (Source: MacRumors)

Apple's Lisa OS source code to be released for free in 2018

Apple and Computer History Museum will jointly release the source code for Lisa, one of Apple's first commercial OSs to feature the GUI. The source code, currently being reviewed by Apple, will be made available for free in the public domain very soon.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 12:06
Huawei Mate 10 Android phablet coming to AT&T February 2018

Huawei Mate 10 coming to AT&T in February

Although we already heard that Huawei will enter the US market via AT&T and Verizon Wireless with the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, now we also know that the smaller of the two is scheduled to hit AT&T in February.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 11:15
Downloads for the desktop version of Ubuntu 17.10 have been temporarily stalled. (Source: OMG! Ubuntu)

Ubuntu 17.10 'Artful Aardvark' burrows into PC BIOSs causing boot issues

The latest Ubuntu release has a bug in the Intel SPI driver in the Linux kernel that seems to be corrupting UEFI firmware on certain Lenovo and Acer laptops leaving users with no options to change UEFI settings or select an alternative boot method.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 09:14
The Gigabyte GTX 1060 5 GB Windforce OC. (Source: Videocardz)

First pictures of the Gigabyte GTX 1060 5 GB surface online

The first pictures of the rumored NVIDIA GTX 1060 5 GB SKU card have surfaced online. The new Gigabyte card is identical to the GTX 1060 6 GB Windforce OC but comes with the NVIDIA GP106-350-K3-A1 GPU that supports up to 5 GB GDDR5 memory and reduced memory bandwidth.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 08:21
HTC to focus on fewer smartphone models for 2018 (Image source: HTC)

HTC may cut its 2018 smartphone lineup to just a few models

A slightly updated U11 Plus, brand new U12, and a short list of mid-range models will reportedly make up the entire HTC smartphone lineup for this coming year.
Allen Ngo, 28 Dec 2017 08:10
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

The best alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Big and superior? The Galaxy J7 is almost always on the short list when it comes to a mid-range 5.5-inch screen smartphone. However, the competition never sleeps and there are now plenty of good deals in the same price range. Are they also real alternatives?
Florian Wimmer, 28 Dec 2017 00:00
Eelo prototype software running on a LeEco Le2. (Source: eelo)

Eelo, the Google-less Android OS from the creator of Mandrake Linux

Eelo is a new non-profit project started by the founder of Mandrake Linux with the goal of creating a fully open-source smartphone environment (Android, associated software, and associated services). It is in the early stages but they already have some functioning Google-less prototypes.
Craig Ward, 27 Dec 2017 23:05
Blink joins Amazon (Source: Blink)

Amazon acquires smart home camera maker Blink

Blink is a company that makes affordable video doorbells and security cameras for both indoor and outdoor use. The financial terms of its acquisition by Amazon have not been disclosed.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 18:48
OnePlus 5 Android flagship receives OxygenOS 5.0 update based on Android Oreo

OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo via OxygenOS 5.0

Thanks to OxygenOS 5.0, the OnePlus 5 flagship finally gets all the Android Oreo features, but also the latest security patch from Google. Face Unlock is also on its way, but was not included in this build.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 17:15
The 'Surface Phone' is rumored to be foldable device like the Microsoft Courier. (Source: All About Windows Phone)

Microsoft India chief keeps the possibility of a 'Surface Phone' open

In an interview to Digit, Microsoft India President, Anant Maheswari, did not deny the existence of a Surface Phone but also did not reply in the affirmative. He also touched upon some points about the broader availability of Microsoft products and services in the Indian market.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 13:46
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