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Xiaomi's latest devices just cannot keep still and keep leaking ahead of their official launch tomorrow. We just got a clearer view of the Mi 8, Mi 8 SE and the Mi Band 3 and we got to learn a few new specs. The render shows the Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE...

A trio of new Nokia phones debuted last night - the Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1. The official pricing quoted at the event was €189/$219, €139/$159, and €99/$115, respectively, but these things tend to vary from market to market. What we have now is...

If after installing the Oreo update, your Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) randomly reboots or is stuck in bootloop, you're not alone. A significant number of users are reporting these issues after the update. Last night my phone updated to Android 8 -...

HMD has confirmed that all its Nokia-branded smartphones - including the newly-unveiled Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1 - will get the Android P update. The confirmation came from the company’s global marketing manager Neil Broadley during the Moscow...

Google Maps has been updated with a new feature: ability to search reviews for keywords or phrases. The functionality is now live on both Android and iOS and clients of the service. This lets you look up, say, "wheelchair" to know more about the...

After Verizon, now Sprint has also started pushing out the Oreo update to LG G6 units on its network. The update bumps the Android version to 8.0 and also includes Android security fixes for the month of May. The update, which weighs in at...

The Moto G5S Plus is currently getting a new OTA update that includes the June security patch. However, the bigger news is that the same update brings Android 8.1 Oreo to the Motorola midranger. In addition, the update brings new Android...

Sony's Xperia XZ2 has finally become available to purchase from carriers in Canada today. It's not a lot of companies, mind you, just two: Bell and Freedom Mobile. The flagship smartphone is priced at CAD 1,000 outright at both outlets. If you'd...

Verizon launched an own-brand smartwatch running Android Wear last year. The Wear24 debuted at $349.99, but the carrier promptly discontinued it only a few months later, following pretty bad reviews all-round. The fact that you haven't been able...

The OnePlus 6 has been torn down, burnt, bent and scratched, but its water resistant is yet to be tested. OnePlus never mentioned an IP-rating, so JerryRigEverything set out to find out. Spoilers: all openings appear to be sealed. The big holes...

The Android Oreo firmware rollout for the golden oldies Galaxy S7/S7 Edge has reached Sweden and by extension will likely start showing up in other Scandinavian countries too. The update weighs a hefty 1.2GB and brings Oreo, Samsung Experience...

vivo is launching a retail version of its APEX Concept Phone on June 12. The phone will have almost 100% screen-to-body ratio with the selfie camera likely hidden in the top bezel, appearing like a periscope when the camera app is launched....

You can't possibly have missed the fact that Xiaomi has an event in two days - May 31 - at which it's going to unveil the Mi 8, the Mi Band 3 and MIUI 10. But it may also launch a surprise Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (probably Special Edition), as evidenced by a...

Did you know that Xiaomi started operations 8 years ago in April of 2010? And to commemorate its anniversary Xiaomi is gearing up to a big event on May 31, where it will introduce its Xiaomi Mi 8 flagship. We've had out fair share of Mi 8 leaks...

Prepare for the Days of Play – an 11 day discount campaign of all things PlayStation. From June 8 to June 18 the prices of consoles, accessories and games will be slashed. Note that the PS4 Days of Play limited edition console is based on the...

OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 5.1.2 update for the OnePlus 5 and the OnePlus 5T. The update weighs in at a hefty 1.6GB and available in select regions, with others to follow shortly. The main change here is the inclusion of...

At its Nokia 2.1, 3.1 and 5.1 unveiling in Moscow, Nokia announced that the entry-level 2017 Nokia 2 will receive the Android 8.1 Oreo update in June. The Nokia 2 is the last to be updated to Oreo, after Nokia 5 and original Nokia 6 started...

HMD unveiled a trio of new devices today, upgrading its entry-level and mid-range offerings. Two are Android One phones, the third runs the lightweight Oreo Go edition. The Android One models will receive software updates for two years and security...

Today Apple is releasing iOS 11.4 and finally bringing AirPlay 2 out of beta. The update brings the much anticipated multi-room audio support along with stereo pairing to Apple TV and the HomePod. Multi-room support means you can play the same...

HMD’s reborn Nokia phones are a rising power around the world – two weeks ago the company unveiled the Nokia X6 in China and today the company has an event in Moscow. The X6 is exclusive to China for now, but HMD Chief Product Officer Juho...