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Currently, you can use either ‘Ok, Google’ or ‘Hey, Google’ to initiate a voice command with Google Home devices. The latter wake command has never worked on the mobile version of Google, until now that is. Google is now rolling out the ability...

PayPal has announced that they've expanded their collaboration with Facebook by adding their service for P2P payments in the social networking giant's Messenger application. To access the feature - in both one-on-one chats and group chats - tap...

Sharp has announced the Aquos R Compact, a smaller model in its Aquos R range of smartphones. Unlike the other models in the series, the Aquos R Compact has a different, more of an edge-to-edge display design similar to the company's previous...

At the launch event for the Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, and Mate 10 Porsche Design, Richard Yu, the CEO of Huawei's consumer business group, revealed an interesting tidbit in an interview with CNET. It turns out that Samsung and LG aren't the only...

ZTE's Blade X Max launched at Cricket back in May, and today it's being joined by a smaller sibling, the adequately named Blade X (sans Max). This device features a 5.5-inch 720p touchscreen, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front-facing snapper,...

Here’s one thing that the speculative renders of the upcoming HTC U11 Plus did not get right – the bottom corners of the 6” screen are rounded (the top corners are square). Screen highlighted to improve visibility This year, we’ve seen...

We already knew HTC is working on an Android One smartphone dubbed U11 Life. In fact, the device has already had most of its key specs leaked. However, there has been no word on its pricing and availability. Well, that was until now, as a new...

The report that iPhone 7 is outselling the iPhone 8 looks to have been right on the money. New intel from Taiwan says that Cupertino asked suppliers to reduce production by nearly 50% for the following two months. In the same time, Canada’s carrier...

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL have an edge squeeze functionality, called Active Edge, which can summon Google Assistant if you grip the phone tightly, but can't be set to do anything else. But XDA developer flar2, the creator of the Button Mapper...

Back in August, HTC confirmed the Android Oreo update for the U11 smartphone. The company further confirmed the update will arrive sometime in the fourth quarter of this year. Since then, however, there has been no official word on this...

Samsung's latest Galaxy S series flagships - S8 and S8+ - are getting a new update. Firmware versions G950FXXU1AQI9 and G955FXXU1AQI9, respectively, weigh in at around 480MB and bring Android security fixes for October. Other changes that the...

DxO has been working overtime of last, bringing a heap of new photo tests - the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus - 94, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 - 94 - and finally the Google Pixel 2, which received the highest ever compound score for a phone - 98. And...

If you live in Australia, and have been eyeing the Pixel 2 duo you'd be glad to know the phones can now be pre-booked from the company's Australian online store. The listing reveals shipments for the Pixel 2 begins October 27 onwards, while...

We already know that Oppo F5 will launch on October 26. Leaks about the phone keep coming, the latest being a video on Instagram. It shows the phone’s selfie camera in use and ends with the slogan “Selfie Redesigned” and the date November...

Google's made officianew Daydream View VR headsetl is now available for purchase from the company's online store in the US. The device carries a price tag of $99. While officially, the headset comes in Fog, Charcoal, and Coral color...

The launch of the iPhone X – November 3 – is only two weeks away and production issues have lead analysts to believe only 2-3 million units will be available at launch. Apple relies on the X performing well as the iPhone 8 duo is seeing weaker sales...

Nokia 8 already made its way to Germany, but now the more powerful version also arrives to the European country. Online retailers Amazon and Otto now offer the 6GB RAM version of the phone for €669, with the latter also offering paying in monthly...

vivo is among the top 5 vendors in the world, according to Gartner’s latest market report and is also an official sponsor of the next two FIFA World Cup tournaments. And to capitalize on its growing brand recognition today it announced its plans for...

We’ve come to really enjoy YouTuber JerryRigEverything’s smartphone durability tests. They give us a comprehensive look into the materials chosen for smartphone models and the bend test gives us general idea of how well the phones are built on a...

This week, more and more people will get be receiving delivery of the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones. Android Police first discovered a secret menu key that can be accessed through the Pixel 2’s navigation bar, which was later...