Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode Ported to some Non-Google Devices running Android Oreo
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Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode Ported to some Non-Google Devices running Android Oreo

There are a few contenders for best smartphone camera of 2017, and many would argue that the Google Pixel 2 & 2 XL were the best mobile shooters. That’s thanks...
Pixel 2 XL XDA Display Analysis: A Well-Calibrated Package with Some Critical Mistakes
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Pixel 2 XL XDA Display Analysis: A Well-Calibrated Package with Some Critical Mistakes

In recent months, the Pixel 2 XL has been the subject of many controversies, with conflict brewing over the phone’s display even before its release. After the dust had settled, it...

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Xiaomi is Recruiting Beta Testers for the Mi Mix 2 Android Oreo Update
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Xiaomi is Recruiting Beta Testers for the Mi Mix 2 Android Oreo Update

The Xiaomi Mi A1, which is part of Google’s Android One program, received an update to Android Oreo a few days ago. But the rest of Xiaomi’s devices run MIUI, Xiaomi’s proprietary...
January 3, 2018 4:00 PM
Microsoft OneNote Updated with App Shortcuts and Office Lens Integration
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Microsoft OneNote Updated with App Shortcuts and Office Lens Integration

Microsoft refocused its smartphone strategy in 2015, pivoting from first-party Nokia Lumia hardware to cross-platform software. Operating system agnosticism’s worked well for the company — recently, it entered into partnerships...
January 3, 2018 3:30 PM
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Receives a Price Cut in India, Now Available for Rs. 32,999 (~$520)
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Receives a Price Cut in India, Now Available for Rs. 32,999 (~$520)

The first-generation Xiaomi Mi Mix was a pioneering smartphone. It had a near bezel-less 6.4-inch 17:9 display and ditched the traditional earpiece in favor of a cantilever piezoelectric ceramic acoustic...
January 3, 2018 3:00 PM
Net a Lifetime of Browsing Security for 90% off with Windscribe

Net a Lifetime of Browsing Security for 90% off with Windscribe

With Windscribe VPN, you’ll be able to safeguard your data and browse in complete anonymity from anywhere on Earth. Able to function as both a desktop application and browser extension,...
January 3, 2018 3:00 PM
OnePlus Switch Makes Migrating to a OnePlus Device Super Simple
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OnePlus Switch Makes Migrating to a OnePlus Device Super Simple

Generally speaking, OEMs want to make transferring data from old devices quick and easy. To that end, OnePlus announced a new data migration application this week called OnePlus Switch. OnePlus...
January 3, 2018 2:30 PM
LG Plans to Rebrand its G Series Smartphone Lineup
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LG Plans to Rebrand its G Series Smartphone Lineup

Branding is something that companies spend a lot of money on — a product’s success hinges partially on its brand, it’s often said. That’s one reason why LG, which hasn’t had...
January 3, 2018 1:30 PM
MTPwn Can Access Samsung Devices’ Storage Without Unlocking Them
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MTPwn Can Access Samsung Devices’ Storage Without Unlocking Them

When it comes to Android phone security, one of the best-known platforms is Samsung’s Knox, a suite for Samsung phones aimed at enterprise. It’s considered one of the best on...
January 3, 2018 12:50 PM
Live at 10PM ET: Honor View 10 Product Manager Answering Questions. Win an Honor View 10.

Live at 10PM ET: Honor View 10 Product Manager Answering Questions. Win an Honor View 10.

The View 10 is one of the most exciting phones to come from Honor in a long time: a flagship-level device with the new Kirin 970 AI processor. We posted...
January 3, 2018 11:15 AM
LG to Introduce Raspberry Rose LG V30 at CES 2018
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LG to Introduce Raspberry Rose LG V30 at CES 2018

LG doesn’t typically announce new flagship products at the Consumer Electronics Show. It has a history of unveiling smartphones (particularly new G series devices) at Mobile World Congress, with the...
January 3, 2018 10:30 AM
Report: Amazon is in Talks with Big Brands for Ads on Alexa
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Report: Amazon is in Talks with Big Brands for Ads on Alexa

Retailers like Amazon are constantly looking for ways to boost their bottom lines, and one of the easiest is by leveraging and monetizing the customers they already have. That’s starting...
January 3, 2018 10:00 AM
Dirac partners with AAC Technologies to Bring Enhanced Audio Quality to Smartphones, Smart Speakers, and more
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Dirac partners with AAC Technologies to Bring Enhanced Audio Quality to Smartphones, Smart Speakers, and more

For the past few years, audio quality in mobile devices has become an increasingly higher priority. There was a time when audio quality was valued only by a few smartphone vendors, but...
January 3, 2018 9:00 AM
Huawei P20 Schematics Reveal Three Models, Triple Rear Camera Mount
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Huawei P20 Schematics Reveal Three Models, Triple Rear Camera Mount

Huawei is one of the biggest and most influential China-based OEMs on the planet, right up there with giants like Samsung and Apple. And while it’s looking to expand its...
January 2, 2018 4:10 PM