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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. (Source: CNET)

Oreo for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaked

The Samsung Galaxy S8 received its Oreo beta weeks ago, so it's a bit surprising that Note 8 users have been left in the lurch. Only until now, though, as what looks like a stable internal Oreo build for the flagship has finally s...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2017 23:22

Images of a full-screen Sony phone spotted in the wild

Live images of an unknown Sony Xperia device, which may be the Xperia XZ1 Premium, have surfaced, with the device featuring a unique design form that is sure to keep fans of the Japanese electronics giants on the edge of their sea...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2017 20:05

LG V30+ set for December 13 Indian debut

The LG V30 looks to be the first device in LG's V series to move away from the content creator-cum-enthusiast demographic. While the device looks incredibly good, issues with its display have marred its success commercially.

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 23:10

Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro set for stable Oreo release

The Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro had their Oreo beta testing programs opened a few months ago, so it comes as no surprise that both devices are finally getting stable Oreo rollouts, with the P10 and V9 to follow soon.

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 23:00

HMD executive confirms that current Nokia devices will not get Treble

There was word a while ago that the Nokia 8 would have Treble implemented on the final build of its Oreo update but that is not to be, as company CPO Juho Sarvikas has confirmed the lack of Treble on any Nokia device, much like we...

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 22:43

Microsoft OneDrive 5.1 for Android updated early December 2017

Microsoft OneDrive for Android updated with new looks

Microsoft OneDrive 5.1 for Android comes without the hamburger menu and features tabs at the bottom. A "Free space" option now shows up when the storage is full, advising you to remove those files you no longer need.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2017 12:20

Spyware issues in late 2017 - Ethiopia spying on journalists

Commercial spyware is out of control

A fresh report published by The Citizen Lab revealed that Ethiopia, a country where less than 5 percent of the population has access to the internet, conducted a complex global cyber espionage campaign.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2017 21:10

PSA | Xiaomi issues BIOS fix for slow SSD performance in the Mi Notebook Pro

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro suffered from less than ideal disk read and write speeds despite having a Samsung PM961 SSD onboard. A BIOS update is now available that enables full x4 bandwidth on the NVMe SSD PCIe lanes, leading to i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Dec 2017 15:38

Android Oreo (Go edition) now official (Source: The Keyword)

Android Oreo Go now official, targets low-end devices

Next to Android 8.1 Oreo, Google intros the Go edition, which is a variant of its mobile operating system that comes with a lighter set of Google apps and has been optimized to work on devices with 512 MB to 1 GB of memory.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2017 23:25

Nokia 3 to make jump to Oreo

The Nokia 3 had issues getting the update to Android 7.1.2 Nougat due to its MediaTek heritage. HMD CPO Juho Sarvikas, however, has confirmed that the entry-level device will make the jump directly to Android Oreo, assuaging the f...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2017 22:55

Xiaomi Mi A1 set to begin beta testing for Oreo update

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was launched under the Android One program, which makes steady software updates a certainty. The device was slated to receive its Oreo update in December and there's a slim chance that deadline may actually be met...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2017 22:44

Image: BLU Twitter (highlighting added by news editor)

BLU releases software fix for bricked Life One X2 phones, but it may not work for everyone

BLU has released a fix for the phone-bricking OTA update they issued last week. While many users are reporting success, some customers will be left out to dry. Affected users are understandably upset at the latest misstep by BLU.

Sam Medley, 05 Dec 2017 17:03

Get World in Conflict and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag for free this month

Ubisoft is offering the acclaimed RTS World in Conflict now through December 11th. They will then release Assassin's Creed: Black Flag for free from December 12 through the 18th.

Sam Medley, 05 Dec 2017 06:48

Target Wallet mobile payment system in action (Source: TechCrunch)

Target launches a new mobile payment system

The Target app has just received Wallet, a mobile payment system that only supports the Target REDcard for now, but it will soon gain the ability to add and pay with Target GiftCards as well.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Dec 2017 01:45

Facebook Messenger Kids app for iOS (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Messenger Kids rolls out in the US

The new Facebook Messenger Kids opens up the social network to children aged under 13. This app allows parents to download the app on their child's device, create a profile, and then approve the contacts they are allowed to intera...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2017 18:50

Samsung Secure Wi-Fi VPN service (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gets a VPN service with the latest update

Apparently as a response to the recently discovered (and patched) KRACK exploit, Samsung added a VPN service to the Galaxy Note 8. Known as "Secure Wi-Fi," this service encrypts all outgoing traffic to provide safe browsing while ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2017 17:07

Apple Pay Cash now available thanks to iOS 11.2

iOS 11.2 comes with faster wireless charging and Apple Pay Cash

Apple has just released iOS 11.2 with support for faster wireless charging, video camera stabilization, Apple Pay Cash, as well as a fix for the autocorrect bug that has been recently discovered.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2017 14:05

Oreo for the Moto Z2 Force coming in a bit

The Moto Z2 Force is set to get its first taste of Oreo in the coming weeks, with the company sending out a teaser to users of the device a few days ago.

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2017 10:39

New cryptomining exploit continues to use your resources even after the browser window is closed

Malwarebytes has identified the use of pop-under windows which contain a cryptomining script to bypass adblockers and continue to run even after the user has closed the visible browser windows.

Craig Ward, 02 Dec 2017 23:55

LG V30 Oreo update to have Treble, unlocked version now available

The Oreo beta update for the LG V30 that was sent out a few days ago was confirmed to not have Treble implemented. A customer rep, however, has claimed otherwise, which may mean that future builds get Treble support.

Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2017 11:02

Essential Phone Android flagship gets new software update on its way to Oreo

Essential Phone gets portrait mode and reduced compression

While the users of Andy Rubin's flagship can take the Android Oreo beta update for a spin, the Essential Phone gets a minor update that introduces the long-awaited portrait mode and multiple image quality improvements.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2017 02:05

Indian Intelligence Bureau calls out smartphone apps sending data to China

The Indian Intelligence Bureau has directed its border troops to format their smartphones and delete a number of specified apps, citing the reason as a discovered data trail leading from these apps to China.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2017 19:06

Don't expect an exact replica of the PC experience. (Source: Playbattlegrounds)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is coming to Android

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, popularly referred to as PUBG, may be the hottest thing in the gaming industry right now, with the MMO reaching a Steam record of close to three million peak players.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2017 18:32

Lock screen advertising on Android (Source: Android Police)

Google Play removes most apps with lock screen ads

A few years after removing apps that showed ads as push notifications, Google takes one more step in the right direction and forbids apps that display ads in the device's lock screen from being distributed via Google Play.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 23:59

Oreo rollout begins for unlocked HTC U11 Life

HTC's VP of Product Management, Mo Versi, has confirmed that the U11 Life will receive Android Oreo starting today. Only unlocked versions of the device will receive it now, though, as was the case with the U11.

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2017 21:52

LG V30 and V30+ receive Oreo beta

The LG V30 and V30+ were released a few months ago, with both devices running on Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. Users in South Korea, however, have started receiving Oreo beta updates. We expect an international rollout soon.

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2017 21:46

Google Datally mobile data-saving app in action (Source: Google)

Google launches Datally mobile data saving app

Since having more than a few GB of free, full-speed mobile data remains a dream for many Android users around the world, Google Datally comes to help them by providing the tools needed to better manage its usage.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 21:05

Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS handsets (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Edge now available as a stable release for Android and iOS

Now that the beta period is over, Microsoft Edge is ready for both Android and iOS devices. Its list of changes includes password sync, a dark theme, and the very handy "Continue to PC" feature.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 19:30

Skyforge MMORPG now available on Xbox One (Source: My.com)

Skyforge now available on Xbox One

After five years in development, Skyforge entered the open beta stage in early 2015. This free-to-play MMORPG was released for PlayStation 4 in April, and now the time has finally arrived for the Xbox One console to get it as well...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 11:05

Samsung has acquired AI startup Fluenty

Fluenty has recently become the first South Korean AI startup to join Samsung on their path to a much better Bixby virtual assistant. As usual, the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 02:40

Sony Xperia X Performance Android flagship gets Oreo update

Sony Xperia X Performance gets Android Oreo

Next to the Xperia XZ and XZs, the Sony Xperia X Performance also receives the Android Oreo update this month. The new firmware includes the latest security patch from Google and comes with new features such as autofill, smart te...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2017 18:10

BLU Products releases phone-bricking OTA update

The latest OTA update for the phones of the popular US-based BLU Products apparently managed to brick a lot of phones and a lot of people are (very) angry about it. Sadly, there is no official solution for this problem that does n...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2017 12:58

Huawei facial recognition technology preview during the Honor V10 launch event (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei previews Face ID competitor

During the Honor V10 launch event, Huawei also revealed the face recognition technology they are currently developing and a demo of its animated emojis, both (advertised as) better than the Face ID and the Animoji by Apple.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2017 23:20

Microsoft will remove option to sign in to Skype using Facebook account

The Skype desktop software and web interface will receive the update treatment soon to match the Android, iOS, and UWP applications. When this happens, the legacy feature to sign in using your Skype account will disappear so any a...

Craig Ward, 28 Nov 2017 02:39

Rugged Acer Chromebook 11 C771 with Intel Skylake

Microsoft Office finally available for all Chromebooks

Without any fanfare, Microsoft finally made Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint available for (apparently) all Chromebooks via the Google Play store. Chrome Unboxed confirmed their availability on the Pixelbook, Samsung Chromeboo...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 17:50

Unlocked HTC U11 Android flagship gets Oreo update

Unlocked HTC U11 receives Android Oreo

According to Mo Versi, HTC's Vice President of Product Management, the unlocked HTC U11 flagship receives the Android 8.0 update starting today. He also revealed that the Sprint variant and the older HTC 10 should get the new firm...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 13:10

OnePlus 5 Android flagship to get the facial recognition feature of the OnePlus 5T

OnePlus 5 to get facial recognition capabilities

A leaked Android Oreo-based firmware build for the OnePlus 5 reveals that this handset might soon get the Face Unlock feature that has been introduced last week with the new OnePlus 5T flagship.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 10:35

Nokia 8 gets Oreo update, 5 and 6 to follow

HMD has sent out a final, stable Oreo update to the Nokia 8, effectively making them the third OEM to do so—impressive no matter how you look at it—with the Nokia 5 and 6 to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:27

The Xperia XZ and XZs receive Oreo

Sony has sent out Oreo updates to the Xperia XZ and XZs, keeping up its good form of sending updates out on time. We expect the Xperia X phones—X, X Performance, and X Compact to receive their updates in the coming weeks.

Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:22

Microsoft Edge - Edit URL for Favorites feature in Windows 10 Insider Build 17046 (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 Insider Build 17046 brings more refinements

The latest Windows 10 "Redstone 4" test build is numbered 17046 and comes with a lot of tweaks and fixes, including faster access to advanced UWP app options, improved emoji support, and the ability to fill in and save data to use...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2017 16:35

Christmas comes early for S6 users. (Source: The Android Soul)

The Samsung Galaxy S6 may just receive Android Oreo

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is way over two years old, so it comes as a pleasant surprise that Samsung service representatives have confirmed that the device will receive Android Oreo in the near future.

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 08:46

Sanctum 2, free for a limited time on Humble Bundle. (Source: Humble Bundle)

Sanctum 2 is now free if you claim it within the next two days

Humble Bundle inc. is offering up the tower-defense-cum-FPS game, Sanctum 2, for free as long as you claim it within the next 48 hours.

Craig Ward, 24 Nov 2017 01:40

Oreo on the Mate 9 brings good tidings. (Source: CNET)

A generic AOSP ROM booting on the Mate 9 may be the biggest milestone in recent Android history

The Huawei Mate 9 was updated to support Project Treble on its Oreo beta. A user on XDA-Developers has successfully installed and booted a generic version of AOSP Android on the device in what may just be a groundbreaking event in...

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:28

Xiaomi kicks off Oreo beta program for the Mi 6

Xiaomi has kickstarted its closed Oreo beta-testing program, with selection currently ongoing and expected to last for a few weeks. The open beta is expected to begin by January 2018.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:58

The OnePlus 5 gets nothing too, of course. (CNET)

No Treble for the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus confirms

In an AMA on OnePlus forums yesterday, company staff confirmed that no current OnePlus device—5T inclusive—will be updated to support Google's new Project Treble.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:47

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a free download on iOS and Android. (Source: Google Play Store)

Nintendo's Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is now live on a smartphone near you

Nintendo sprung a surprise by announcing the availability of popular game, Animal Crossing, on iOS and Android app stores for free. The company aims to capture both console and smartphone gamers with its offerings.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 16:11

A new set of Intel Management Engine vulnerabilities confirmed

Not long after a few security research groups discovered new vulnerabilities in the Intel Management Engine remote administration subsystem, the chipmaker confirmed these issues in a new security advisory that also lists other bug...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2017 14:10

Intel has completed field testing of its 5G modem. (Source: XDA Developers)

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Intel has announced that its first commercial 5G modem, the XMM 8060, has completed end-to-end field testing, beating rival Qualcomm in the 5G race. It is also being rumored that Apple is in talks with Intel to incorporate Intel's...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2017 15:15

Facebook Creator app tools (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Creator app goes live for iOS, coming soon to Android devices

Released a few days ago, Facebook's new set of tools for content creators that comes as the Creator app is only available for iOS users for now. Described as "a one-stop shop for creators of all kinds," it should hit the Android p...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2017 14:45

OnePlus 3T Android flagship gets Android O

OnePlus 3 and 3T receive Android Oreo

Only a few days before the release of the OnePlus 5T with Nougat onboard, the OnePlus 3 and 3T flagships receive their last major software update. This Android Oreo-based update for them comes as OxygenOS 5.0.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2017 12:15

Software

Oreo for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaked

Images of a full-screen Sony phone spotted in the wild

LG V30+ set for December 13 Indian debut

Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro set for stable Oreo release

HMD executive confirms that current Nokia devices will not get Treble

Microsoft OneDrive for Android updated with new looks

Commercial spyware is out of control

PSA | Xiaomi issues BIOS fix for slow SSD performance in the Mi Notebook Pro

Android Oreo Go now official, targets low-end devices

Nokia 3 to make jump to Oreo

Xiaomi Mi A1 set to begin beta testing for Oreo update

BLU releases software fix for bricked Life One X2 phones, but it may not work for everyone

Get World in Conflict and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag for free this month

Target launches a new mobile payment system

Facebook Messenger Kids rolls out in the US

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 gets a VPN service with the latest update

iOS 11.2 comes with faster wireless charging and Apple Pay Cash

Oreo for the Moto Z2 Force coming in a bit

New cryptomining exploit continues to use your resources even after the browser window is closed

LG V30 Oreo update to have Treble, unlocked version now available

Essential Phone gets portrait mode and reduced compression

Indian Intelligence Bureau calls out smartphone apps sending data to China

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is coming to Android

Google Play removes most apps with lock screen ads

Oreo rollout begins for unlocked HTC U11 Life

LG V30 and V30+ receive Oreo beta

Google launches Datally mobile data saving app

Microsoft Edge now available as a stable release for Android and iOS

Skyforge now available on Xbox One

Samsung has acquired AI startup Fluenty

Sony Xperia X Performance gets Android Oreo

BLU Products releases phone-bricking OTA update

Huawei previews Face ID competitor

Microsoft will remove option to sign in to Skype using Facebook account

Microsoft Office finally available for all Chromebooks

Unlocked HTC U11 receives Android Oreo

OnePlus 5 to get facial recognition capabilities

Nokia 8 gets Oreo update, 5 and 6 to follow

The Xperia XZ and XZs receive Oreo

Windows 10 Insider Build 17046 brings more refinements

The Samsung Galaxy S6 may just receive Android Oreo

Sanctum 2 is now free if you claim it within the next two days

A generic AOSP ROM booting on the Mate 9 may be the biggest milestone in recent Android history

Xiaomi kicks off Oreo beta program for the Mi 6

No Treble for the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus confirms

Nintendo's Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is now live on a smartphone near you

A new set of Intel Management Engine vulnerabilities confirmed

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Facebook Creator app goes live for iOS, coming soon to Android devices

OnePlus 3 and 3T receive Android Oreo

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