OnePlus confirms Android P update for OnePlus 3 and 3T, will skip Android 8.1

OnePlus recently announced its software maintenance schedule for its smartphones starting from the OnePlus 3, and said that OnePlus 3 / 3T will get Android platform updates till November 2018 and guaranteed Android security updates till November 2019.  Even though last year it confirmed that the last major Android version update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T will be Android Oreo, last month it hinted at more exciting news about Android version updates for these smartphones will be announced soon. Continue reading “OnePlus confirms Android P update for OnePlus 3 and 3T, will skip Android 8.1”

T-Mobile and Nokia sign $3.5 billion multi-year 5G network agreement

T-Mobile and Nokia today has announced a $3.5 billion agreement to accelerate the deployment of a nationwide 5G network. Nokia will provide T-Mobile with its complete end-to-end 5G technology, software, and services portfolio. Continue reading “T-Mobile and Nokia sign $3.5 billion multi-year 5G network agreement”

Moto G5 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo soak test with July security patch starts rolling out in India and Brazil

Motorola confirmed Android 8.0 update for a range of smartphones including Moto G5 series back in September last year. Now the company has started rolling out Android 8.1 (Oreo) soak test for the Moto G5 Plus users in India and Brazil. Continue reading “Moto G5 Plus Android 8.1 Oreo soak test with July security patch starts rolling out in India and Brazil”

Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out

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Asus today announced that it is rolling out the Android 8.1 Oreo to Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL just as it had promised. This update brings Zen U.I 5.0 and brings the version number to V15.0200.1807.406.  Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out”

Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface

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We have already come across a new wireless charging dock; the Wireless Charger Duo (EP-N6100) from Samsung that will be introduced alongside the Note 9. This solution according to the reports will be able to charge two devices at a time, including the Galaxy Watch. Now fresh leak reveals that Samsung has one more wireless charging dock up its sleeve, the EP-P3100 which seems to be more compact compared to the EP-N6100. Continue reading “Samsung Wireless Charging Duo EP-N6100 and EP-P3100, Galaxy Note9 price, color variants surface”

Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review

Earlier this year, we reviewed the WF-1000X, Sony’s first foray into truly wireless audio. A premium headset with a focus on audio quality and design, we found it to be an acceptable first generation offering. The all new Sony WF-SP700N on the other hand is quite a different product. Sony claims that this is the first truly wireless product that is both splash proof and offers active cancellation. Does it fare any better than competing headsets? Lets find out. Continue reading “Sony WF-SP700N Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Sports Headphones Review”

Gmail update for Android hints at email scheduling

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Google is finally working on bringing native e-mail scheduling of its own without making users go through with any workarounds to schedule emails. Since Google is working on e-mail scheduling for mobile, it should be coming to the web as well. Continue reading “Gmail update for Android hints at email scheduling”

YouTube for iOS gets Dark Theme, coming to Android soon [Update: Being tested on Android]

Update – July 30, 2018: Even though the company said that Dark Theme is coming to Android soon, a Reddit users has received the feature, so we can expect it to roll out for Android in the coming weeks.

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Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more

A new beta update of Google app is now rolling out and like always, there aren’t any major changes right out off the bat, but it does hint at some upcoming possibilities. The latest additions include an upcoming Pixel Stand Smart Dock, settings for a YouTube TV content filtering, and finally in what appears to be an enhanced voice-controlled feature for the car.  Continue reading “Google app beta for Android hints at Pixel Stand smart dock, in-car improvements with Herbie and more”

OPPO F9 and F9 Pro with notch display, dual rear cameras teased, expected to launch in India in August

OPPO has started teasing the F9 and F9 Pro, the company’s upcoming mid-range smartphones in the ‘F series’ in Malaysia and India. These teasers show a notch display like Sharp or Essential smartphones and dual rear cameras. These look similar to the models PBCM00 and PBCT00 that were certified recently and are expected to be introduced in China as R17 and R17 Pro. The F9 Pro will come with VOOC Flash charge that promises 2 hours aof talk time in 5-minute charge.

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Apple’s redesigned iPad Pro 2018 with TrueDepth sensor, FaceID, no 3.5mm headphone jack said to launch later this year

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Apple is rumored to launch the new iPad Pro along with the three new iPhones, new Apple Watch, low-cost MacBook Air later this year. Now according to reports, the upcoming iPad Pro models will feature slightly smaller bodies, a relocated Smart Connector, and no headphone jack.  Continue reading “Apple’s redesigned iPad Pro 2018 with TrueDepth sensor, FaceID, no 3.5mm headphone jack said to launch later this year”

BlackBerry Evolve and Evolve X expected to launch on August 2 as the company schedules an event in India

BlackBerry smartphone code-named ‘Ghost’ with a bezel-less display surfaced earlier this year. Later it was rumored that the phone will be launched by Optiemus in India in Q3 2018 in two models – Evolve and Evolve X. Now the company has sent out invites for a event in India on August 2nd where the smartphones are expected to launch.

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Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images

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Back in May we first saw the screen protectors of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL revealing what’s to come in terms of design. Again in June, we have seen the live images of the Pixel 3 XL revealing the notch design, and a single rear camera. Google’s 2018 flagships are not new to us; we have it surface in the AOSP as well. Today, courtesy of an XDA member, we see the Google Pixel 3 XL yet again and this time in white color.  Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 XL with 19:9 notch display, single rear camera surfaces in live images”

Meizu 16 and 16 Plus with FHD+ AMOLED display, in-display fingerprint sensor to be announced on August 8

Update – July 30: Meizu just announced that the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus will be introduced on August 8th. It also confirms in-display fingerprint sensor.

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LG Signature Edition 2018 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, 256GB storage, Ceramic back announced

LG has announced new Signature Edition smartphone, the company’s latest premium smartphone in the ‘LG SIGNATURE’ series and the successor of last year’s Signature Edition in Korea. It is made of premium materials such as zirconium ceramic back cover that prevents scratches. Customers can also engrave their name on the back of the phone, similar to the predecessor. Continue reading “LG Signature Edition 2018 with 6-inch QHD+ OLED display, 256GB storage, Ceramic back announced”