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Xiaomi has released Oreo kernel sources for the Mi A1

Xiaomi has released Android 8.0 kernel sources for the Mi A1. The device's Nougat sources were released a few weeks ago, so this is rather unexpected from Xiaomi. A surprise, but a welcome one to be sure.

Ricci Rox, 19 Mar 2018 00:30

The Samsung Galaxy S9. (Source: The Inquirer)

Samsung releases kernel sources for the S9 and S9+

Samsung has released kernel sources for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, just weeks after the devices were announced. The combination of kernel sources and Project Treble support should ensure that the devices get excellent communit...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 20:43

Honor 7X receives Oreo beta, Treble support in tow

The Honor 7X is currently receiving its first Oreo beta. The update brings a number of UI changes and the much-expected Project Treble support that will allow the device enjoy the community development it has lacked so far.

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 20:28

Spotify finally available in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam

Spotify has announced the launch of its services in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam. This makes South Africa the first African country to receive official Spotify support, with users in other African countries having to ...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 16:12

Agony will provide a grotesque survival horror experience. (Source: Steam)

Agony's PC requirements revealed

Madmind Studios, the developer behind Agony, has listed out the minimum and recommended PC requirements of the first person survival horror game. The listed requirements are not too high by today's standards but help in ensuring s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Mar 2018 14:23

Mobile gaming dominates the market by a large margin

Mobile gaming increased its lead in 2017

Although mobile gaming managed to leave both consoles and PCs/Macs behind for the first time in 2014, its position strengthened ever since and the figures for 2017 show that there is no turning back now. According to the latest re...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 17:25

SwiftKey virtual keyboard with Photo Themes gets updated with new languages and more

SwiftKey 7.0 for Android launches with new languages, make-your-own-sticker, and a new toolbar

The new Swiftkey 7.0 virtual keyboard app for Android devices is rolling out right now, bringing quite a few new languages to the list of well over 200 which are already supported, the ability to create your own stickers by adding...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 14:44

Activision Blizzard had revenue of over US$7 billion in 2017. (Source: Wccftech)

Activision may contribute to the battle royale craze

There has been speculation that Activision Blizzard may enter the battle royale genre sooner rather than later. Apparently, the video-game giant is “keenly aware” of how well some competitors are performing with this particular ty...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Mar 2018 00:25

Sony Xperia R1 series get Oreo update (Source: Sony Mobile India)

Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus receive Android Oreo

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 430-powered Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus are two budget-friendly handsets that remain exclusively available in India for now, being launched back in November 2017. Back then, both arrived with Android 7.1 Nou...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 13:35

Android Wear smartwatches, Android Wear to become Wear OS

Google Android Wear to become Wear OS later this year

If the latest rumors turn into reality, Android Wear will change its name around 4 years after its release. In addition to the new name, Google's upcoming Wear OS should also feature a new, colorful logo similar to the one current...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2018 23:17

The Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung finally releases official roadmap for Oreo release

Samsung Canada has released a roadmap for the rollout of Android Oreo. The S8 and S8+ will receive their updates on March 19, and the Note 8 about a week later. Users of other new Samsung devices will, of course, have to wait till...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:03

The PS4 update to FW 5.50 is now available to all, kernel exploit patched

The update to firmware 5.50 on the PS4 is finally open to the general public. The update brings supersampling mode to owners of the PS4 Pro, and parental controls that allow you to monitor hours logged by your kid on their console...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 22:26

Gamers will be able to control the day and night in Planet Alpha. (Source: PlanetAlpha)

Looking good: Planet Alpha announced

A teaser for an upcoming platform game called Planet Alpha has been released, and it looks mighty impressive. The game has been developed by Planet Alpha ApS, who are based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The creative director behind the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2018 21:34

A film adaptation of Tom Clancy's The Division is in production. (Source: Forbes)

Ubisoft announces planned sequel for The Division

French video-game developer Ubisoft has announced that a sequel to the hit action RPG Tom Clancy’s The Division is in the works. The Division was released in 2016 and performed very well for the publisher, so a sequel was practica...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Mar 2018 16:06

Sony Xperia XZ2 one-handed mode (Source: XPERIA Blog)

Night Light and one-handed mode coming with the Sony Xperia XZ2

The Sony Xperia XZ2 made its debut as an improved version of the Xperia XZ1, sporting the same 19 MP main camera with a Motion Eye sensor, but being capable of shooting both full HD 960 fps videos and 4K HDR content. Although its ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2018 15:35

Treyarch is a subsidiary of Activision that was acquired in 2001. (Source: Activision)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to launch on October 12

Activision has announced the latest edition to the highly successful Call of Duty series of games. The next release will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and it is being created by the game developer Treyarch. A teaser clip for this ...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2018 20:43

MWC 2018 | Our thoughts on MWC 2018: Budget-phone buzz, flagships fall flat

This year's MWC may have marked a turn in the smartphone market. While the latest flagships were generally iterative improvements on last year's models, the budget and mid-tier segments have begun to explode. The best phones may n...

Sam Medley, 08 Mar 2018 16:49

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition now available (Source: Xbox Wire)

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition finally available for purchase

Final Fantasy XV arrived on Xbox One more than a year ago, and now the time has finally arrived for Windows PC gamers to get this title as well. Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition comes with 4K HDR support and can run at up to 120 f...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2018 14:25

First Android 9.0 Developer Preview build now available (Source: Android Developers)

Android 9.0 Developer Preview available for download

Although its name is still unknown, many websites call it "Pie" already, but the certain thing is that Android 9.0 is already available for testing. The first Developer Preview build of Google's upcoming major Android version come...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2018 11:25

WSL is being embraced by popular Linux distros. (Source: Softpedia)

Debian and Kali Linux now available for download from the Microsoft Store

Debian and Kali Linux are the latest distros to join the Microsoft Store and can be tried out by anyone with Windows Subsystem on Linux (WSL) enabled on Windows 10. The availability of Debian and Kali underscores the importance of...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Mar 2018 11:06

The Sims Mobile hits both Android and iOS (Source: Business Wire)

The Sims Mobile finally official for Android and iOS

The Sims Mobile is now available for both iOS and Android devices and — fortunately for the many mobile gamers on a very tight budget — comes for free on both platforms. However, those really into this iconic title can speed up th...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2018 22:05

The Oculus Rift headset had an introductory price of US$599.99. (Source: The Verge)

Oculus Rift VR headsets defeated by runtime service issue

Oculus Rift virtual reality headset owners have been struggling to operate their devices today due to an issue with the Oculus Runtime Service. Users who have tried to open the app have faced an error message stating “Can’t Reach ...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2018 19:44

The SEC has stated that some VC trading-asset mechanisms fall under federal securities laws. (Source: Wired)

Bitcoin value damaged by SEC statement

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a stern statement in regard to potentially unlawful online trading platforms. The statement includes a warning to investors that they should use “SEC-registered and regulated ma...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2018 18:54

The stolen computers could be used to mine virtual currency. (Source: VentureBeat)

Cryptocurrency news: Big Bitcoin Heist and Merriam-Webster legitimacy

A seemingly coordinated series of burglaries has taken place in Iceland leading to the loss of around US$2 million worth of computing equipment used to mine Bitcoin. The thefts actually occurred back in December and January, but t...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2018 19:52

First Android P developer preview supposedly coming mid-March

According to VentureBeat's editor and popular Twitter leakster Evan Blass, the first Developer Preview release of Android 9.0 should arrive in around two weeks. Although there are a lot of name-related speculations, he only named ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2018 13:55

OneCast streaming Xbox One on a MacBook. (Source: OneCast)

OneCast enables Macs to join in for some Xbox One fun

Mac owners can now stream and play Xbox One games directly to their computers using the OneCast app — a feature only natively available for Windows 10 users. The app is available for a 14-day free trial after which it costs US$11....

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2018 10:15

PS4 jailbreak scene picking up steam with new firmware 4.55 exploits

The PS4 was released back in 2013 and has finally been jailbroken, allowing users of the system to run custom applications, game backups, and even install Linux. It's exclusive to users on the 4.55 firmware, though.

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2018 15:54

Xiaomi devices receive Oreo, Treble support, and have kernel sources released

The Mi 6 was Xiaomi's flagship device for 2017. The device has had its Oreo update in the beta stage for weeks but has finally received a full, stable update. The Mi 6, Mi Mix 2, and Redmi 4X have also all had their kernel sources...

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2018 15:46

YouTube app offline viewing availability March 2018

YouTube offline viewing reaches 109 new markets

Although the YouTube mobile apps have been providing offline viewing capabilities for more than two years, the availability of this feature that can come quite handy in certain situations was limited to a list of select markets. T...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2018 00:10

Firmament should be the next release for game studio Cyan, Inc. (Source: Eurogamer)

Myst developer Cyan releases teaser for new game

The talented folk at Cyan, Inc. have released a cinematic trailer for the upcoming game, Firmament. A spectral voice narrates as the viewer is steered around some truly stunning graphics while briefly exploring the latest world be...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Mar 2018 21:10

The Light Phone 2 has proposed dimensions of 91 mm x 55 mm x 6.5-7.5 mm thick. (Source: Light)

Light Phone 2 brings messaging to the anti-smartphone

The Light Phone 2 has just been announced on crowdfunding website Indiegogo. This is the second-generation “anti-smartphone” device created by the developer Light. The 4G LTE phone uses a black & white matte E-ink display and is a...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Mar 2018 21:03

The SEC wants to probe into ICOs that may be violating trading rules. (Source: CoinStocks)

Securities and Exchange Commission to crack down on shady cryptocurrency ICOs

It appears the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued dozens of subpoenas to cryptocurrency companies in regard to the number of token sales and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) that have been made recently. The SEC i...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Mar 2018 19:27

The Blackout Club should offer a mix of suspense, scares and spookiness. (Source: VentureBeat)

The Blackout Club could be a big deal for patient gamers

A new co-op horror game will be winging its way to the PC in early 2019. A teaser for The Blackout Club has been released by game developer Question Games, and it shows off the type of atmospheric visuals you would expect from a t...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2018 21:18

Bitcoin was the first decentralized cryptocurrency. It was released in 2009. (Source: VentureBeat)

VeganCoin and Sovereign join the cryptocurrency craze

VeganCoin and Sovereign have become two of the latest additions to the ever growing cryptocurrency world. VeganCoin was founded by the people behind VeganNation, who claim the currency will be “cruelty free”. The Sovereign is a vi...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Feb 2018 19:59

Tekken Mobile for Android hits the US (Source: Google Play)

Tekken Mobile for Android finally available in the US

A few weeks after its launch in Latin America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and South East Asia, Tekken Mobile for Android hits the US market two days sooner than scheduled. This freemium game comes with loot boxes, healing items,...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 14:17

Bill Gates made his first Reddit AMA appearance in 2013. (Source: CNET)

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

In a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held today, Bill Gates made a comment about cryptocurrencies that suggests he is not currently a huge advocate of the decentralized and unregulated digital payment systems. In contrast, St...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 22:25

LineageOS 15.1 rolls out to select devices (Source: LineageOS)

Android 8.1 Oreo-based LineageOS 15.1 now available for select devices

After a few months of hard work, the team behind LineageOS revealed a new version of this custom ROM. Based on Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1 comes with a new Trebuchet launcher, interface styles, LiveDisplay integration, QR support ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 10:20

Chromebooks like the Google Pixelbook could soon support Linux in a virtual machine. (Source: Google)

Chrome OS to support running Linux software in virtual machines

Google could be set to make its Chrome OS a much more potent threat to Microsoft if a new commit in the Chromium source is any guide. A developer project known as Crostini shows signs of Google officially introducing support for L...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Feb 2018 09:47

Jolla has announced the third version of Sailfish OS at the MWC. (Source: twitter.com/tnkgrl)

MWC 2018 | Jolla announces Sailfish 3 OS and expansion to new devices

Jolla has announced a new major version of Sailfish OS at the Mobile World Congress, which will simply be known as Sailfish 3. The new version will feature an updated application store, support for 4G, VoLTE and should have notice...

Jonathan Maes, 26 Feb 2018 18:12

Opinion | 2018 devices being launched on Nougat epitomize everything wrong with the Android ecosystem

Over the last few weeks, devices like the Nokia 6 (2018) and Redmi Note 5 have been launched. Fine devices they may be, but the fact they run on Android Nougat out of the box—six months after the release of Oreo—leaves a sour afte...

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2018 01:25

Google has partnered with Porsche to give users an AR experience in their driveway. (Source: Google)

MWC 2018 | AR apps to start hitting the Play Store as ARCore goes live

Google has used MWC to announce the that its ARCore SDK is now in version 1.0 allowing developers to start populating the Play Store with new AR-powered apps. The company says there are 100 million phone in circulation, with more ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Feb 2018 08:47

The Redmi Note 5 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Android 8.1 update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro will likely bring Treble support

A teardown of the Redmi Note 5 Pro's firmware has revealed the famous “ro.treble.enabled" line in its build.prop, one that points towards the presence of Project Treble support in the build. MIUI is certainly divisive, so Treble s...

Ricci Rox, 24 Feb 2018 23:55

Sammsung has rereleased the Opera Max browser under its own name and exclusively for Galaxy smartphones. (Source: Google Play)

Samsung releases own version of Opera Max browser for Galaxy smartphones

Samsung has released an adjusted version of Opera Max, a mobile browser with a heavy focus on saving data by using compression techniques. Opera discontinued the browser last year, but it appears Samsung has given it a second life...

Jonathan Maes, 24 Feb 2018 00:44

Huawei Honor 9 Lite Android handset gets Face Unlock in late February 2018

Honor 9 Lite gets Face Unlock in India

The quad-camera Honor 9 Lite receives the software update that enables Face Unlock after a few other Honor devices, such as the Honor 7X and the Honor View 10. According to the website that broke the news, the update arrives in st...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2018 21:40

Final Fantasy XV features a real-time battle system. (Source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition free playable demo out February 26

Japanese video-game developer Square Enix will be releasing a free playable demo of Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition on February 26. The action RPG was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016 and received generally fav...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2018 21:26

Maduro has claimed the total 100-million issue of Petro has a value over US$6 billion (Source: Steemit)

Petro "makes" US$735 million, Seagal lags behind

The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, has claimed that the country’s cryptocurrency has enjoyed booming business on the first day of its pre-sale. Apparently, investors have snatched up US$735 million worth of Petro digital ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2018 19:19

Google has launched Google Pay, its new feature rich replacement for Android Pay. (Source: Google)

Google Pay app launches, replacing Android Pay and Google Wallet

Google has officially rolled out Google Play, its feature rich competitor to Apple Pay. The new app will work everywhere that Android Pay was already accepted while the company will continue to add new features and work with partn...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Feb 2018 08:08

Unreal Engine 4 is the game engine used for PUBG. (Source: Steam)

New map for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds coming soon

Bluehole, the game developer behind PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), has announced a new map will be made available for players soon. This will be the third map released for the game and is expected to come out within the fir...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2018 19:39

It's not known if Steven Seagal is backing Bitcoiin with his estimated US$16 million fortune. (Source: TechRadar)

Venezuela and Steven Seagal involved in cryptocurrency sales

The cryptocurrency craze continues as a sovereign state and a controversial celebrity become involved in the virtual currency (VC) industry. Venezuela's government has made its "petro" currency available in a presale launch, while...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2018 18:33

Software

Xiaomi has released Oreo kernel sources for the Mi A1

Samsung releases kernel sources for the S9 and S9+

Honor 7X receives Oreo beta, Treble support in tow

Spotify finally available in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam

Agony's PC requirements revealed

Mobile gaming increased its lead in 2017

SwiftKey 7.0 for Android launches with new languages, make-your-own-sticker, and a new toolbar

Activision may contribute to the battle royale craze

Sony Xperia R1 and R1 Plus receive Android Oreo

Google Android Wear to become Wear OS later this year

Samsung finally releases official roadmap for Oreo release

The PS4 update to FW 5.50 is now available to all, kernel exploit patched

Looking good: Planet Alpha announced

Ubisoft announces planned sequel for The Division

Night Light and one-handed mode coming with the Sony Xperia XZ2

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) Undervolting Guide

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to launch on October 12

MWC 2018 | Our thoughts on MWC 2018: Budget-phone buzz, flagships fall flat

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition finally available for purchase

Android 9.0 Developer Preview available for download

Debian and Kali Linux now available for download from the Microsoft Store

The Sims Mobile finally official for Android and iOS

Oculus Rift VR headsets defeated by runtime service issue

Bitcoin value damaged by SEC statement

Cryptocurrency news: Big Bitcoin Heist and Merriam-Webster legitimacy

First Android P developer preview supposedly coming mid-March

OneCast enables Macs to join in for some Xbox One fun

PS4 jailbreak scene picking up steam with new firmware 4.55 exploits

Xiaomi devices receive Oreo, Treble support, and have kernel sources released

YouTube offline viewing reaches 109 new markets

Myst developer Cyan releases teaser for new game

Light Phone 2 brings messaging to the anti-smartphone

Securities and Exchange Commission to crack down on shady cryptocurrency ICOs

The Blackout Club could be a big deal for patient gamers

VeganCoin and Sovereign join the cryptocurrency craze

Tekken Mobile for Android finally available in the US

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

Android 8.1 Oreo-based LineageOS 15.1 now available for select devices

Chrome OS to support running Linux software in virtual machines

MWC 2018 | Jolla announces Sailfish 3 OS and expansion to new devices

Opinion | 2018 devices being launched on Nougat epitomize everything wrong with the Android ecosystem

MWC 2018 | AR apps to start hitting the Play Store as ARCore goes live

The Android 8.1 update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro will likely bring Treble support

Samsung releases own version of Opera Max browser for Galaxy smartphones

Honor 9 Lite gets Face Unlock in India

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition free playable demo out February 26

Petro "makes" US$735 million, Seagal lags behind

Google Pay app launches, replacing Android Pay and Google Wallet

New map for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds coming soon

Venezuela and Steven Seagal involved in cryptocurrency sales

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