According to reports, LG's next flagship smartphone will be the G8 and will have teardrop notch similar to what we’ve seen from the OnePlus 6T. The LG G8 will allegedly launch with a 3D camera system as well. It will reportedly launch at the end of March, although it will not feature 5G support. According to the report, LG is planning on launching a separate device later in 2019 that will have 5G connectivity.

// via Instagram According to reports, LG's next flagship smartphone will be the G8 and will have teardrop notch similar to what we’ve seen from the OnePlus 6T. The LG G8 will allegedly launch with a 3D camera system as well. It will reportedly launch at the end of March, although it will not feature 5G support. According to the report, LG is planning on launching a separate device later in 2019 that will have 5G connectivity.

Samsung has announced their first phone with the company’s Infinity-O display. The Galaxy A8s has a 6.4" display with a large round cutout in the top left corner for the front-facing camera. This new design is almost guaranteed to be on the Galaxy S10. What do you guys think? Is this the notch replacement you were hoping for?

// via Instagram Samsung has announced their first phone with the company’s Infinity-O display. The Galaxy A8s has a 6.4" display with a large round cutout in the top left corner for the front-facing camera. This new design is almost guaranteed to be on the Galaxy S10. What do you guys think? Is this the notch replacement you were hoping for?

NEW VIDEO! Watch a side by side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Watch vs the TicWatch Pro. Which is the best smartwatch for you? Link in bio.

// via Instagram NEW VIDEO! Watch a side by side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Watch vs the TicWatch Pro. Which is the best smartwatch for you? Link in bio.

You'll be surprised to know that the world's first foldable smartphone was just announced by a company other than Samsung or LG. These manufacturers were beaten to the punch by a Chinese company called Royole, which unveiled the unique device called FlexPai, at an event in Beijing. The 7.8" Android device will only be sold in China via ‘flash sales’ and there are no official news on availability in other regions.

// via Instagram You'll be surprised to know that the world's first foldable smartphone was just announced by a company other than Samsung or LG. These manufacturers were beaten to the punch by a Chinese company called Royole, which unveiled the unique device called FlexPai, at an event in Beijing. The 7.8" Android device will only be sold in China via ‘flash sales’ and there are no official news on availability in other regions.

OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 6T and yes the rumors we're true, T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier in the United States. The phone will feature a 6.4" AMOLED display with a tiny "teardrop" notch, 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB or 256GB storage, Snapdragon 845 processor, 3700mAh battery, plus a dual rear camera system with 20MP and 16MP sensors. It’ll also be the first phone in the US to have a in-display fingerprint scanner. T-Mobile will only carry the 8GB with 128GB model in Midnight Black for $579. The OnePlus 6T goes on sale November 1.

// via Instagram OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 6T and yes the rumors we're true, T-Mobile will be the exclusive carrier in the United States. The phone will feature a 6.4" AMOLED display with a tiny "teardrop" notch, 6GB or 8GB RAM, 128GB or 256GB storage, Snapdragon 845 processor, 3700mAh battery, plus a dual rear camera system with 20MP and 16MP sensors. It’ll also be the first phone in the US to have a in-display fingerprint scanner. T-Mobile will only carry the 8GB with 128GB model in Midnight Black for $579. The OnePlus 6T goes on sale November 1.

Google has announced that it has joined with LG Electronics for a project to build a smart town in Korea. The smart town will embrace cutting-edge technologies such as Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence. Expect these companies to leverage these technologies to make this town more efficient, sustainable and safe for their residents. Google and LG did not reveal the town's expected timetable.

// via Instagram Google has announced that it has joined with LG Electronics for a project to build a smart town in Korea. The smart town will embrace cutting-edge technologies such as Internet of Things, big data and artificial intelligence. Expect these companies to leverage these technologies to make this town more efficient, sustainable and safe for their residents. Google and LG did not reveal the town's expected timetable.

Xiaomi has just revealed a nearly bezeless smartphone called the Mi Mix 3. Thanks to a sliding mechanism that hides dual front-facing camera, the Mi Mix 3 an incredible screen-to-body ratio of 93.4%. It has a 6.39" AMOLED screen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip and up to 10GB of RAM. The 256GB memory with 10GB of RAM option will cost $720 and will go on sale November 1st.

// via Instagram Xiaomi has just revealed a nearly bezeless smartphone called the Mi Mix 3. Thanks to a sliding mechanism that hides dual front-facing camera, the Mi Mix 3 an incredible screen-to-body ratio of 93.4%. It has a 6.39" AMOLED screen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip and up to 10GB of RAM. The 256GB memory with 10GB of RAM option will cost $720 and will go on sale November 1st.

Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has announced their newest gaming smartphone, the Black Shark Helo. This 6" phone has a Snapdragon 845 processor with vapor chamber cooling and a large 4,000mAh battery. There's also a customizable glowing logo on the back along with a fingerprint sensor and two cameras. The Black Shark Helo even has up to 10GB of RAM! Each phone also includes a pair of game controllers that clips the sides of a custom cases resembling the Nintendo Switch.

// via Instagram Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has announced their newest gaming smartphone, the Black Shark Helo. This 6" phone has a Snapdragon 845 processor with vapor chamber cooling and a large 4,000mAh battery. There's also a customizable glowing logo on the back along with a fingerprint sensor and two cameras. The Black Shark Helo even has up to 10GB of RAM! Each phone also includes a pair of game controllers that clips the sides of a custom cases resembling the Nintendo Switch.

The rumors of Apple holding a second fall event were true. The company has announced plans for a special event on October 30th, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. Apple is expected to unveil new iPad Pros, a new MacBook Air, new AirPods and more.

// via Instagram The rumors of Apple holding a second fall event were true. The company has announced plans for a special event on October 30th, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City. Apple is expected to unveil new iPad Pros, a new MacBook Air, new AirPods and more.

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy A9, a premium mid-range smartphone featuring four rear cameras. The first is the device’s main camera, the second camera is an ultra-wide 120-degree lens, the third is a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom backed and the fourth is a 5 megapixel camera that enables depth-of-field effects. The Galaxy A9 has a Snapdragon 660 processor with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 3,800mAh battery. The Galaxy A9 goes on sale next month in select markets for roughly $700.

// via Instagram Samsung has just announced the Galaxy A9, a premium mid-range smartphone featuring four rear cameras. The first is the device’s main camera, the second camera is an ultra-wide 120-degree lens, the third is a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom backed and the fourth is a 5 megapixel camera that enables depth-of-field effects. The Galaxy A9 has a Snapdragon 660 processor with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a 3,800mAh battery. The Galaxy A9 goes on sale next month in select markets for roughly $700.

PC gaming company Razer, has just announced the second iteration of their smartphone called the Razer Phone 2. The Razer Phone 2 has a Snapdragon 845 processor backed by an insane 8GB of RAM. The super fast 120Hz panel is 5.7" and surrounded by the loudest front-facing speakers in the market. It has 64GB of storage, a large 4,000 mAh battery, IP67 water resistance plus wireless charging. The new dual camera system is equipped with a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens for portrait mode. The best part might be the backlight logo that Razer is known for. The Razer Phone 2 is available today at $799.

// via Instagram PC gaming company Razer, has just announced the second iteration of their smartphone called the Razer Phone 2. The Razer Phone 2 has a Snapdragon 845 processor backed by an insane 8GB of RAM. The super fast 120Hz panel is 5.7" and surrounded by the loudest front-facing speakers in the market. It has 64GB of storage, a large 4,000 mAh battery, IP67 water resistance plus wireless charging. The new dual camera system is equipped with a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens for portrait mode. The best part might be the backlight logo that Razer is known for. The Razer Phone 2 is available today at $799.

Google has officially unveiled their new smartphones, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. You're getting exactly what you’d expect from high-end phones in 2018. The Pixel 3 features a 5.5" OLED display while the Pixel 3 XL features a slightly taller 6.3" OLED display. The Pixel 3 features a 2,915mAh battery while the Pixel 3 XL has a 3,430mAh battery. Otherwise,these two devices are same. There’s a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of storage, a 12MP single rear camera, dual front-facing cameras,zero wireless charging, dual front firing speakers and Active Edge squeeze sensors to activate Google Assistant. Pixel 3 starts at $799 and the Pixel 3 XL starts at $899. Both are now available for pre-order and will launch on October 18.

// via Instagram Google has officially unveiled their new smartphones, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL. You're getting exactly what you’d expect from high-end phones in 2018. The Pixel 3 features a 5.5" OLED display while the Pixel 3 XL features a slightly taller 6.3" OLED display. The Pixel 3 features a 2,915mAh battery while the Pixel 3 XL has a 3,430mAh battery. Otherwise,these two devices are same. There’s a Snapdragon 845 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB or 128GB of storage, a 12MP single rear camera, dual front-facing cameras,zero wireless charging, dual front firing speakers and Active Edge squeeze sensors to activate Google Assistant. Pixel 3 starts at $799 and the Pixel 3 XL starts at $899. Both are now available for pre-order and will launch on October 18.

Today, Facebook announced their first hardware product called Portal. It combines Amazon Alexa with a countertop video chat screen. You can video chat your Facebook friends and family, listen to Spotify or Pandora together or view Facebook videos together plus it becomes a smart photo/video frame when idle. Presales start today with shipment set for November. Prices start at $200 for 10" and $350 for 15" model.

// via Instagram Today, Facebook announced their first hardware product called Portal. It combines Amazon Alexa with a countertop video chat screen. You can video chat your Facebook friends and family, listen to Spotify or Pandora together or view Facebook videos together plus it becomes a smart photo/video frame when idle. Presales start today with shipment set for November. Prices start at $200 for 10" and $350 for 15" model.

The LG V40 ThinQ is now official. The V40 has a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB storage, 3,300mAh battery, triple rear-facing cameras, two front-facing cameras, Android Oreo. It will be available in stores starting October 18th with pricing starting at $900.

// via Instagram The LG V40 ThinQ is now official. The V40 has a Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB storage, 3,300mAh battery, triple rear-facing cameras, two front-facing cameras, Android Oreo. It will be available in stores starting October 18th with pricing starting at $900.

SiriusXM and Pandora have just announced their plans for acquisition. SiriusXM is offering to acquire Pandora for $3.5 billion in stock. Pandora's CEO says that the massive merger will help it to grow its ad business and subscription offerings. SiriusXM went on to state that this combination creates the world's largest audio entertainment company. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.

// via Instagram SiriusXM and Pandora have just announced their plans for acquisition. SiriusXM is offering to acquire Pandora for $3.5 billion in stock. Pandora's CEO says that the massive merger will help it to grow its ad business and subscription offerings. SiriusXM went on to state that this combination creates the world's largest audio entertainment company. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019.

GoPro has announced their new Hero 7 line of cameras. The high-end Black version is powered by GoPro's custom processor, offers 4K video capture at up to 60 frames per second, super slow motion, and a few new features like live-streaming, a time-lapse mode, plus a dramatically improved digital image stabilization. The three cameras go on sale September 27th with the Hero Black 7 costing the most at $399.

// via Instagram GoPro has announced their new Hero 7 line of cameras. The high-end Black version is powered by GoPro's custom processor, offers 4K video capture at up to 60 frames per second, super slow motion, and a few new features like live-streaming, a time-lapse mode, plus a dramatically improved digital image stabilization. The three cameras go on sale September 27th with the Hero Black 7 costing the most at $399.

Today, Sony announced that they are bringing back the original PlayStation experience in a new miniaturized version called the PlayStation Classic. The mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation and emulates the original’s look and feel. The console will come pre-loaded with 20 classic titles, including fan-favorites such as Final Fantasy VII. PlayStation Classic will be available for $99.99 on December 3rd.

// via Instagram Today, Sony announced that they are bringing back the original PlayStation experience in a new miniaturized version called the PlayStation Classic. The mini console is approximately 45% smaller than the original PlayStation and emulates the original’s look and feel. The console will come pre-loaded with 20 classic titles, including fan-favorites such as Final Fantasy VII. PlayStation Classic will be available for $99.99 on December 3rd.

According to reports, 44.56% of all calls in 2019 will be spam. First Orion Corporation, the company that provides spam call filters to carriers, reports that 29.2% of calls were spam in 2018, a dramatic increase from the 3.7% in 2017. "Neighborhood spoofing" has also increased dramatically. This is when scammer's disguise their phone numbers to have the same area code as the recipient. The company hopes that machine learning can eventually be used to detect and block these calls at a network level, however they claim that the problem is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.

// via Instagram According to reports, 44.56% of all calls in 2019 will be spam. First Orion Corporation, the company that provides spam call filters to carriers, reports that 29.2% of calls were spam in 2018, a dramatic increase from the 3.7% in 2017. "Neighborhood spoofing" has also increased dramatically. This is when scammer's disguise their phone numbers to have the same area code as the recipient. The company hopes that machine learning can eventually be used to detect and block these calls at a network level, however they claim that the problem is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.

After many leaks and rumors, Apple officially announced three new iPhones today at their event in California. Say hello to the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR. Full comparison between the three on our website. https://ift.tt/2OfjxdJ

// via Instagram After many leaks and rumors, Apple officially announced three new iPhones today at their event in California. Say hello to the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone XR. Full comparison between the three on our website. https://ift.tt/2OfjxdJ

Apple has identified a manufacturing defect in some iPhone 8s. Faulty logic boards are causing them to unexpectedly restart, freeze screens or not turn on at all. The affected phones were sold in multiple countries around the world including US, China and Japan. You can check to see if your iPhone 8 is affected through Apple's website directly. The company says it will repair the logic boards for free.

// via Instagram Apple has identified a manufacturing defect in some iPhone 8s. Faulty logic boards are causing them to unexpectedly restart, freeze screens or not turn on at all. The affected phones were sold in multiple countries around the world including US, China and Japan. You can check to see if your iPhone 8 is affected through Apple's website directly. The company says it will repair the logic boards for free.

Photos of an alleged retail box for the OnePlus 6T has been leaked. The photos reveal some upcoming features including a shrunken front-facing camera notch and an in-display fingerprint reader. The OnePlus 6T is rumored to launch worldwide in October along with a US carrier for the first time.

// via Instagram Photos of an alleged retail box for the OnePlus 6T has been leaked. The photos reveal some upcoming features including a shrunken front-facing camera notch and an in-display fingerprint reader. The OnePlus 6T is rumored to launch worldwide in October along with a US carrier for the first time.

The “gaming phone” trend surged through the industry last year when Razer launched their first phone. Now, Razer has officially confirmed during an earnings call that a Razer Phone sequel is incoming. Although the company didn't provide any details for the new device, presumably, we can expect the typical updated specifications including the Snapdragon 845 processor and perhaps a modern design that would thin out the bezels. The first phone launched in November last year, but it’s unclear when the second generation will be released.

// via Instagram The “gaming phone” trend surged through the industry last year when Razer launched their first phone. Now, Razer has officially confirmed during an earnings call that a Razer Phone sequel is incoming. Although the company didn't provide any details for the new device, presumably, we can expect the typical updated specifications including the Snapdragon 845 processor and perhaps a modern design that would thin out the bezels. The first phone launched in November last year, but it’s unclear when the second generation will be released.

It seems the spec sheet for the upcoming LG V40 has leaked. The device is expected to have two front facing cameras for 3D facial recognition plus a triple camera system on the rear. According to the leaks, the device is expected to have a 6.4" display and stereo speakers. The LG V40 is anticipated for a November unveiling which is aligns with previous launches.

// via Instagram It seems the spec sheet for the upcoming LG V40 has leaked. The device is expected to have two front facing cameras for 3D facial recognition plus a triple camera system on the rear. According to the leaks, the device is expected to have a 6.4" display and stereo speakers. The LG V40 is anticipated for a November unveiling which is aligns with previous launches.

According to leaks, HTC is working with an ODM to build their next phone. Not sure how much money HTC will be saving by outsourcing the construction of its U12 Life, although it seems the company may have found it to be more economical to have someone else build its smartphones rather than using its own manufacturing facilities and employees. Their next phone is expected to be announced August 30th.

// via Instagram According to leaks, HTC is working with an ODM to build their next phone. Not sure how much money HTC will be saving by outsourcing the construction of its U12 Life, although it seems the company may have found it to be more economical to have someone else build its smartphones rather than using its own manufacturing facilities and employees. Their next phone is expected to be announced August 30th.

It appears some press renders of the LG V40 have leaked. The device is expected to have two front facing cameras for 3D facial recognition plus a triple camera system on the rear. According to the renders, the display can hide notch with row of black pixels much like we've seen in the LG G7. The phone is expected to be unveiled in November which aligns with previous launches.

// via Instagram It appears some press renders of the LG V40 have leaked. The device is expected to have two front facing cameras for 3D facial recognition plus a triple camera system on the rear. According to the renders, the display can hide notch with row of black pixels much like we've seen in the LG G7. The phone is expected to be unveiled in November which aligns with previous launches.

Google May Be Working On AI Fitness Coach For Wear OS Smartwatches

According to a report, Google is planning to launch an AI-powered fitness and health platform catered towards those using Wear OS smart watches, called Google Coach.

Google Coach is reportedly able to use artificial intelligence to plan your meals and monitor your nutrition, regardless if you go out or cook at home. It can also recommend meal plans on a weekly basis or suggest healthy restaurants based on your location and whereabout patterns.

Although this AI fitness coach is likely going to be a major part of Google’s smartwatch operating system, sources say that there may be a phone app as well that will have similar-but-limited functionality.

What do you guys think? Would you like an AI fitness coach on your wrist? Let us know in the comments.

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Android 9.0 Pie is Available Now with Easy Installation

Google has made the next version of their Android software official! Android 9.0 is Android Pie! Within announcing Android Pie, Google highlights features like the new swipe navigation system, predictive App Actions, and more under-the-hood improvements like Adaptive Battery. This new software is available right now for Google’s Pixel phones and will makes it way to manufacturers like OnePlus and Essential soon.

How to Install Android 9.0 Pie

For the easiest way to install the newest software on your phone is to head over to your phone’s settings menu…

Select System,
Select System Update
Select Check for Update.

If the over-the-air update is available for your device, it should automatically download. Reboot your phone after the update has installed, and you will be running Android 9.0 Pie in no time.

If you don’t want to install the over-the-air update, you can sideload the factory image file manually. Here’s how:

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Today, Apple became the first US company to surpass a total market capitalization of $1 trillion. It firmly cements Apple's place as the most valuable publicly traded company to date. Amazon is currently in second place with a market cap of $884.86 billion, while Google is third at $854.49 billion.

// via Instagram Today, Apple became the first US company to surpass a total market capitalization of $1 trillion. It firmly cements Apple's place as the most valuable publicly traded company to date. Amazon is currently in second place with a market cap of $884.86 billion, while Google is third at $854.49 billion.

Fortnite Mobile For Android May Need To Be Installed Through APK Instead Of Google Play Store

According to reports, the creators of Fortnite may be planning to bypass the Google Play Store and offer the game for download without it.

Hidden details were discovered on an Epic Games’ mobile web page with instructions how to install the game on your device through a browser outside of the Play Store.

It has been reported that Fortnite earns $2 million a day through Apple’s App Store, although Apple takes 30 percent due to its closed ecosystem. Because Android is open sourced, the creators may have decided to bypass giving Google their 30 percent of the sales by offering Fortnite outside of the Play Store. That’s potentially six hundred thousand dollars saved every day!

Its surprising that Epic hasn’t approached Google regarding a lower percentage in return for not bypassing the Play Store, although there is still time for such an agreement. Fornite for Androidis expected to be released late September following a 30 day exclusivity deal with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9.

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Samsung Display has announced a flexible OLED panel with a transparent plastic cover that emulates the properties of glass. By using plastic instead of glass, this screen is not only flexible but has also proven rugged enough to be certified for its durability. Samsung is describing the new panel as unbreakable with reports stating that it has withstood military standard tests featuring 26 consecutive drops from nearly 4' high as well as extreme temperatures as high as 159.8°F and as low as -25.6°F.

// via Instagram Samsung Display has announced a flexible OLED panel with a transparent plastic cover that emulates the properties of glass. By using plastic instead of glass, this screen is not only flexible but has also proven rugged enough to be certified for its durability. Samsung is describing the new panel as unbreakable with reports stating that it has withstood military standard tests featuring 26 consecutive drops from nearly 4' high as well as extreme temperatures as high as 159.8°F and as low as -25.6°F.

Fortnite Android Release May Happen Soon After Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 Exclusivity Deal

According to sources, Samsung has worked out an deal with the creators of Fortnite, which will see the immensely popular game as an exclusive Android launch title for the Galaxy Note 9. This exclusivity agreement could last up to 30 days, after which the game will become available to other Android devices.

Sources say that there will be a promotion tied to pre-orders of the Galaxy Note 9. When pre-ordered, customers will get $100 – $150 of V-Bucks to use in the game. V-Bucks is Fortnite’s in-game currency used to buy items for your character.

The Note 9 has a launch date of August 9th with an expected pre-order date of the 14th. The phone is also expected to launch on the 24th of August which would ultimately mean that Fornite could be available to other Android devices by the end of September.

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There have been numerous reports that the newly released MacBook Pros run hot. They run so hot, in fact, that the powerful 8th Gen Intel Core processors inside them are throttled down to below their base speed. Apple has officially acknowledged that thermal throttling is a real issue caused by a bug, and is providing a software update designed to address it. Apple claims that they discovered the issue after further testing in the wake of YouTube video. The bug affects every size of the 2018 MacBook Pro and all Intel processor configurations. Apple is releasing the software fix later today.

// via Instagram There have been numerous reports that the newly released MacBook Pros run hot. They run so hot, in fact, that the powerful 8th Gen Intel Core processors inside them are throttled down to below their base speed. Apple has officially acknowledged that thermal throttling is a real issue caused by a bug, and is providing a software update designed to address it. Apple claims that they discovered the issue after further testing in the wake of YouTube video. The bug affects every size of the 2018 MacBook Pro and all Intel processor configurations. Apple is releasing the software fix later today.

Today Sony announced its all-new smartphone camera sensor that features the highest megapixel count combined with the smallest pixel size seen to-date. The Sony IMX586 is an impressive 48MP sensor which the company says is supposed to allow DSR-like performance on smartphones. Sample units are expected to be available to manufacturers in September with handsets likely to start making use of it at some point in 2019.

// via Instagram Today Sony announced its all-new smartphone camera sensor that features the highest megapixel count combined with the smallest pixel size seen to-date. The Sony IMX586 is an impressive 48MP sensor which the company says is supposed to allow DSR-like performance on smartphones. Sample units are expected to be available to manufacturers in September with handsets likely to start making use of it at some point in 2019.

According to leaks, Samsung will be releasing their own dual charging solution. The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo will fast charge two phones or a phone and the new Galaxy Watch. The device is expected to be launched with the Note 9 and Gear Watch on August 9th, ahead of Apple's Airpower mat.

// via Instagram According to leaks, Samsung will be releasing their own dual charging solution. The Samsung Wireless Charger Duo will fast charge two phones or a phone and the new Galaxy Watch. The device is expected to be launched with the Note 9 and Gear Watch on August 9th, ahead of Apple's Airpower mat.

Corning announced the newest version of its Gorilla Glass today. Gorilla Glass 6 is the strongest iteration of the material to date, and is less likely to break from drops than previous versions. The company says that the new glass was engineered to survive drops from greater heights, as well as more drops over time. Corning didn't mention improved scratch resistance, nor confirmed any devices using the new glass technology. Although if history is any indication, you can expect it to be all over the place soon enough.

// via Instagram Corning announced the newest version of its Gorilla Glass today. Gorilla Glass 6 is the strongest iteration of the material to date, and is less likely to break from drops than previous versions. The company says that the new glass was engineered to survive drops from greater heights, as well as more drops over time. Corning didn't mention improved scratch resistance, nor confirmed any devices using the new glass technology. Although if history is any indication, you can expect it to be all over the place soon enough.

According to new reports, Samsung may launch a foldable screen smartphone could launch in early 2019. The foldable screen smartphone is codenamed “Winner,” and is rumored to feature a 7" screen that “can be folded in half, like a wallet.” When folded, the device would have a small display bar on the front and cameras in the back. These reports state that the device would likely cost at least $1500.

// via Instagram According to new reports, Samsung may launch a foldable screen smartphone could launch in early 2019. The foldable screen smartphone is codenamed “Winner,” and is rumored to feature a 7" screen that “can be folded in half, like a wallet.” When folded, the device would have a small display bar on the front and cameras in the back. These reports state that the device would likely cost at least $1500.

Google Aware of Pixel 2 Camera Fatal Error

According to some Pixel 2 users, there is a problem causing apps to crash with a ‘Fatal Error’ message when attempting to access the rear camera, rendering it entirely inoperable.

While thankfully this is a rare issue, it seems to be affecting more and more Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets since release day with user complaints gaining momentum.

 Google has publicly acknowledged the problem and announced that a solution is finally in the works.

No indication on when the official fix will arrive, although some users have reported that their cameras functionality has return after toggling their phone;s Bluetooth on and off.

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According to a leaked promotional ad, Samsung's next Note could be sold in a shade of purple or blue that includes a gold S Pen. Normally, Samsung makes Galaxy Note phones and their styluses the same color although, this leak could have provided an inside look at a two-tone finish that could bring a splash of excitement to what may be an otherwise predictable product iteration. Samsung is holding a launch even for the Galaxy Note 9 in New York City on August 9.

// via Instagram According to a leaked promotional ad, Samsung's next Note could be sold in a shade of purple or blue that includes a gold S Pen. Normally, Samsung makes Galaxy Note phones and their styluses the same color although, this leak could have provided an inside look at a two-tone finish that could bring a splash of excitement to what may be an otherwise predictable product iteration. Samsung is holding a launch even for the Galaxy Note 9 in New York City on August 9.

According to reports, ZTE has now signed a $400 million escrow agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department to lift a ban and once again conduct business in the United States. Due to the ZTE violating an agreement made last year, the company shut down most operations while it fought to lift the ban and paid over a billion dollars in fines plus replaced its entire senior leadership. If ZTE breaks the new agreement at any point during the next 10 years, the $400 million escrow automatically goes to the U.S. government, and the import ban goes back into effect.

// via Instagram According to reports, ZTE has now signed a $400 million escrow agreement with the U.S. Commerce Department to lift a ban and once again conduct business in the United States. Due to the ZTE violating an agreement made last year, the company shut down most operations while it fought to lift the ban and paid over a billion dollars in fines plus replaced its entire senior leadership. If ZTE breaks the new agreement at any point during the next 10 years, the $400 million escrow automatically goes to the U.S. government, and the import ban goes back into effect.

According to new reports, the Samsung Galaxy S 10+ is expected to feature five cameras. Codenamed "Beyond 2," it will be the first Samsung phone to implement dual selfie cameras as well as the first to feature a triple camera setup. The third camera on the rear is believed to be an ultra-wide angle sensor. The Galaxy S 10 is expected to be unveiled February 2019.

// via Instagram According to new reports, the Samsung Galaxy S 10+ is expected to feature five cameras. Codenamed "Beyond 2," it will be the first Samsung phone to implement dual selfie cameras as well as the first to feature a triple camera setup. The third camera on the rear is believed to be an ultra-wide angle sensor. The Galaxy S 10 is expected to be unveiled February 2019.

Last year, Google purchased a chunk of HTC’s smartphone design talent for $1.1 billion. The deal transferred more than 2,000 employees to work on Google’s line of Pixel devices. Now it seems HTC is getting ready to lay off nearly 25% of its current workforce. After these cuts, HTC’s employee count will be less than 5,000 people worldwide. Five years ago, the company employed 19,000 people. Today, HTC is primarily focused on their VR product line. Are they done with smartphones? What do you guys think?

// via Instagram Last year, Google purchased a chunk of HTC’s smartphone design talent for $1.1 billion. The deal transferred more than 2,000 employees to work on Google’s line of Pixel devices. Now it seems HTC is getting ready to lay off nearly 25% of its current workforce. After these cuts, HTC’s employee count will be less than 5,000 people worldwide. Five years ago, the company employed 19,000 people. Today, HTC is primarily focused on their VR product line. Are they done with smartphones? What do you guys think?

Samsung set the date for the Galaxy Note 9 unveiling for August 9, with official invites going out to press and teasers being placed throughout social media. If that stylus is any indication of how Samsung may color the Note 9 this year, count us interested. Details for this upcoming device are still fairly light, but it’s likely to include a Snapdragon 845 processor. Rumors also suggest a 4000mAh battery.

// via Instagram Samsung set the date for the Galaxy Note 9 unveiling for August 9, with official invites going out to press and teasers being placed throughout social media. If that stylus is any indication of how Samsung may color the Note 9 this year, count us interested. Details for this upcoming device are still fairly light, but it’s likely to include a Snapdragon 845 processor. Rumors also suggest a 4000mAh battery.