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After making big waves in India and across Europe, one of the most impressive budget devices in recent memory is finally up for grabs stateside. Unfortunately, what you're able to pre-order right now from B&H Photo Video is not technically a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 version designed specifically for the US market. That obviously means CDMA support for carriers like Verizon and Sprint is out of the question. Worse yet, this "international" handset with "international" LTE connectivity can't achieve 4G network speeds on AT&T or T-Mobile either. If you don't have a problem ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Geekbuying Deals: Honor 8X, Poco F1, Nubia Red Magic & More Geekbuying has decided to discount quite a few smartphones that are up for sale on the site, and if you're in the market for a new phone these days, we've selected five devices that you may be interested in. The devices listed down below are the Honor 8X, Nubia Red Magic, Elephone S7, Xiaomi Mi A2, and the Poco F1. We will talk about each of these devices a bit, and below each device's listing, you will be able to find a purchase link. Geekbuying sale Honor 8X The Honor 8X is Honor's newest mid-ranger, and this phone is now available for $265.99 from Geekbuying. This is a 6GB RAM variant of the device that we're looking at here, and it comes with 64GB of storage. The device is made out of metal and glass, it sports really thin bezels, while it is fueled by the Kirin 710 64-bit octa-core processor. The Honor 8X comes with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, and on top of it, you'

Samsung has started rolling out the October security patch for the Galaxy A7 (2017) and the Galaxy A8 (2018) today. The former has received this update in India while the latter in Canada and Belarus so far. There's no doubt that these devices will get the update in other markets soon as well. The company is gradually rolling out the latest security maintenance release for more mid-range devices . The update has been released for some other mid-range phones over the past week. It came out for the Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J7 Prime just yesterday. October security patch for the Galaxy A7 (2017) and Galaxy A8 (2018) Samsung has rolled out this update for the Galaxy A7 (2017) in India so far. Firmware version A720FXXU6CRJ5 is now rolling out for the device. It's available for download from our firmware section . The Galaxy A8 (2018) has received the October security patch from multiple carriers in Canada. They include EastLink, Virgin Mobile, Telus and Sasktel. The fi

The first smartwatch powered by the new Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor, which was unveiled last month, is now available for purchase. It's called the Montblanc Summit 2 and it's a premium intelligent timepiece with pricing kicking off at a hefty $995. The Summit 2 arrives with a 42mm case and features a circular 1.2-inch AMOLED display with 327ppi. Montblanc offers up to 11 interchangeable straps to choose from including calfskin, rubber sport, nylon or Milanese steel. As for the case, it's available in stainless steel, bicolor steel, black diamond-like carbon and titanium, which is the most expensive variant. The watch features a large rotating crown on the right and two buttons on the left and right that can be programmed to launch various apps. The Summit 2 is an expensive smartwatch The new Snapdragon 3100 chipset inside is paired with 1GB of RAM (which is a first for smartwatches) and 8GB of storage. Qualcomm's new wearable chipset is focused on provi

Xiaomi is all set to launch the follow-up to the Black Shark gaming smartphone released in April this year - it has an official landing page up, it has the TENAA clearance and supposedly a launch date as well. A Geekbench listing, however, is here to reveal some specs of the upcoming handset. According to the score sheet, the Black Shark 2 will ship with Snapdragon 845 and at least one of the version will feature 8GB of RAM - no surprise here. But the sheet also reveals Android 8.1 Oreo running out of the box. With Android 9.0 Pie out since August that's somewhat disappointing but with the way MIUI works, it was to be expected - a Pie-based update would normally arrive about half a year after the new Android version is finalized. Source #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 has been a runaway success and Asus will look to capitalise on that with two new ZenFone models. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Android Pie update delayed for the OnePlus 3/ 3T and OnePlus 5/ 5T as developers need more time to work on it, says CEO Pete Lau. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

In order to ease the transition from 4G to 5G technologies, Samsung today announced the acquisition of Zhilabs. It's a networks analytics startup that's based in Barcelona. Samsung will fully own Zhilabs going forward but the company is going to operate independently with its own management. Samsung says that this acquisition is going to lay the foundation for the company to finely tune the customer experiences for 5G technologies. AI-based automation is going to play a crucial role in the new services that 5G enables. These include the industrial Internet of Things, connected cars and enhanced network analytics for mobile carriers. Acquisition to help ease the transition to 5G This acquisition is in line with Samsung's aim to invest over $20 billion in businesses that it feels will drive future growth. They include artificial intelligence , 5G and components for autonomous cars. The company has not disclosed the terms of this acquisition. It's unknown how much Sa

After an extended wait, St George, Bank SA and Bank of Melbourne customers can now add supported cards to Google Pay. The support for all three banks, which are either subsidiaries of or part of the Westpac Banking Corporation Group who added Google Pay support back in December of 2016, has been expected, though delayed, … The post Google Pay support for St George, Bank SA and Bank of Melbourne now live for selected cards appeared first on Ausdroid . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Nike, Best Buy, & Sephora Join Google Express Retail List In short: Google has announced new partnerships with Nike, Best Buy, and Sephora that will see those retailers products added to its Google Express shopping service. That means that users will be able to access the shopping platform via mobile app, web browser, or via Google's Assistant-enabled platforms to buy products from any of the three companies, with benefits like fast shipping and Google Purchase Protection. However, for the time being, only products from Best Buy and Sephora are available with plans to add Nike later this month. Background: Google express is essentially an all-in-one shopping service that brings products from a multitude of stores and brands under a single platform for the convenience of consumers. Launched in 2013, there aren't any monthly fees or similar charges to worry about and since the service ships items to buyers from as close as possible, shipping ordinarily on

Here is how you can unlock bootloader on Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones using ADB. Google recently unveiled their new Pixel 3 lineup with updated hardware, refined design and new colors. Pixel lineup replaced the Nexus series of phones couple of years back. The Nexus brand was solely targeted towards developers, providing […] The post How to Unlock Bootloader on Google Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL appeared first on Team Android . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

A leaked infographic gives us the best look we have had of the upcoming Red Hydrogen One specs. Based on the infographic, the phone features dual front and rear-facing cameras, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and more. Red delayed the aluminum and titanium versions of the Hydrogen One. With pre-orders of the Red Hydrogen One still not at people's doorsteps, there is still a good deal that we do not know about the smartphone. Fortunately, a leaked infographic reported by  Android Central looks to give us a definitive look at the total package. According to the infographic, the Hydrogen One features a 5.7-inch display with a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution that supports playback of regular and H4V holographic content, dual front-facing stereo speakers, a headphone jack up top, and a USB Type-C port at the bottom. The phone's power button doubles as the fingerprint sensor and is thankfully opposite the volume buttons. Next to the top speaker are the dual 8.3

in Samsung How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tablet [tutorial] by Harvey Hisona October 17, 2018, 2:23 am Capturing a screenshot for a Samsung Galaxy Tablet is fast and fun. Whether you're a first time user of a Samsung Tablet or a seasoned Samsng Tablet fan, you should find this brief tutorial helpful. Before we proceed, be reminded that we provide answers to Android problems. If you are looking for solutions to your own #Android issue, you can contact us by using the link provided at the bottom of this page. When describing your issue, please be as detailed as possible so we can easily pinpoint a relevant solution. If you can, kindly include the exact error messages you are getting to give us an idea where to start. If you have already tried some troubleshooting steps before emailing us, make sure to mention them so we can skip them in our answers. Method 1: How to take a screenshot on a Samsung Galaxy Tablet using hardware but

The Chinese manufacturer vivo introduced the V11 in early September in China, then renamed the phone as V11 Pro in India. Later the company issued a slightly lighter version called V11i everywhere else but had the simple V11 moniker on the Indian market. And when you thought it couldn't get more confusing, the Helio P60-powered unit with a fingerprint scanner on the back appeared as vivo Z3i in China. vivo Z3 All these phones have the same footprint, and now a new twin named vivo Z3 joined the family. It is exactly the same in size, including the waterdrop notch, but it comes in two versions with Snapdragon 670 or Snapdragon 710, depending on the RAM or storage. The vivo Z3 with model number V1813BA has the slower octa-core platform with two Kryo 360 cores at 2 GHz and the other six at 1.7 GHz. The RAM is 4 GB and is coupled with 64 GB storage, expandable with up to 256 GB more with a microSD slot. The V1813DA variant is with the SD710 chipset that has the same

The Huawei 20 Pro is set to make new waves this season and until the next worthy flagship comes along. The top Chinese OEM is clearly challenging Google who recently dropped the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. With the entrance of the new Mate 20 series, we're seeing many possibilities one can imagine a smartphone can have like those five cameras on the Mate 20 Pro. Another major feature is wireless charging that makes things easier for most consumers. Huawei's Mate 20 Pro boasts three rear cameras, a large AMOLED screen, and a 4200mAh battery. The phone offers AI, 'higher intelligence', and speed. The wireless charging feature supports a Qi-standard charger so you can quickly juice up the device. There's also the Wireless Reverse Charging which you can turn on under the settings. This allows you to charge another device that supports the same technology. Simply place the Mate 20 Pro back-to-back with a support phone like the iPhone XS Max, Galaxy Note 9, and Pi

Xiaomi's smartphones always makes headlines, even in markets where it doesn't sell those phones. But two years ago, one of its more expensive new models sent ripples through the smartphone market that can be felt even today. That was the Mi Mix, the precursor to today's breed of bezel-less smartphones. Since then, the Mi Mix and even its successor, the … Continue reading #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Amazon's Kindle book store is one of the best, but if reading books on your phone or tablet isn't for you then their range of Kindle hardware is phenomenal and now there's a new Paperwhite model to pre-order from just $199. The new model is the first redesign for the Paperwhite since its introduction, the … The post Amazon now has a new thinner, waterproof Paperwhite Kindle for sale appeared first on Ausdroid . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Motorola kicked off the global roll-out of Android 8.1 Oreo Moto G5S Plus update back in September, but it took the company more than a month to bring it to the United States. Originally released in Brazil, the update has been made available to more territories in the past few weeks and has now been sighted in the US. Motorola has already published the support notes containing all the important information regarding the update, which is why we know it brings the August security patch and some "stability improvements" (changes that fix bugs and improve the stability of the phone). If ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Optus is in a bit of hot water and facing a $10 million penalty for misleading and directly charging customers for ringtones and subscription services like horoscopes and games, with the ACCC now commencing proceedings against Optus in the Federal Court. The ACCC has alleged that Optus has made false or misleading representations to consumers … The post Optus facing $10 million penalty for misleading its mobile customers appeared first on Ausdroid . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Niantic, the company behind Pokemon GO, has just announced it has introduced fourth-generation Pokemon to their game. Originally discovered in the Sinnoh region, featured in Pokemon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, these little critters are exclusive to various regions across the globe. Although Niantic mentions just three Pokemon that have been added in the latest update – Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup, many more are available but just didn't get highlighted in the official announcement. That's because the fourth-gen Pokemon will be added to the game in waves, so you'll be able to discover ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews