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Business News Update BBC

The plan was an election promise, but it could entail Americans paying higher local taxes and tolls. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ExJyU9 via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Unilever says it will not invest in platforms that do not police extremist and criminal content. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2nTuJBs via Online Shopping

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The move comes as the retailer increases its collaboration with specialist games firm Game Digital. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2EiSCsv via Online Shopping

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A German regional court rules that the social network failed to obtain proper consent to some of its features. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2G6x42K via Online Shopping

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Regulator Ofgem launches a collective switching trial for customers on long-term standard tariffs. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2EWhWFM via Online Shopping

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Polly Mackenzie argues that workers in the gig economy must have stronger employment protections. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2o3ntlN via Online Shopping

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Some US states have banned employers from asking about previous pay, to tackle the gender gap from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CgYdxw via Online Shopping

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Online dating has become the standard way to find a partner these days. Can AI make it even better? from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2Enz4r5 via Online Shopping

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Finance is the country's biggest industry but a landmark inquiry is probing scandals in the sector. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2nVlWz2 via Online Shopping

Conway Defends Trump Response To Abuse Allegations Against Ex-Aide

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White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said she has “no reason not to believe the women” who accused staff secretary Rob Porter of domestic violence ― but then defended President Donald Trump, who has suggested that the allegations might not be true. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2G4eAjq via Latest News

NTSB investigating Grand Canyon helicopter crash that left three dead

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Three people were killed and four others were injured after a helicopter with seven aboard crashed in the Grand Canyon Saturday, authorities said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EYWT5z via Latest News

Obamas unveil official portraits by Kehinde Wiley, Amy Sherald at National Portrait Gallery

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Former President Barack Obama and wife, Michelle Obama, celebrated the unveiling of their official portraits at the National Portrait Gallery on Monday, as the nation observed the latest art installations. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EmTArZ via Latest News

The Christian Who Cried Abortion

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The fable The Boy Who Cried Wolf chronicles the story of a young boy who, in his boredom, deceives his village into believing that the sheep have all been scattered by a wolf. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2o1AwnT via Latest News

Police investigating suspicious envelope addressed to Trump Jr.

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Multiple senior law enforcement officials say that a suspicious letter mailed to an apartment belonging to Vanessa Trump and addressed to Donald Trump Jr. was opened this morning and is being investigated by police. NBC’s Tom Winter reports. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BWXCpp via Latest News

Suspected poacher mauled to death by pack of lions in South Africa

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Authorities in Limpopo, which is the northernmost province of South Africa, discovered the unidentified man's remains alongside a rifle and ammunition at a private nature park outside of the famous Kruger National Park. Police spokesman Moatshe Ngoepe told AFP that he believes the victim was poaching in the game park when he was attacked and killed by the pack of lions. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2H8yb3g via Latest News

A Disney Vacation Just Got Way More Expensive

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Disney raised entry prices for most tickets at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida over the weekend. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2o1Cogp via Latest News

Liberia's Johnson Sirleaf wins $5 mln African leadership prize

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Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Africa's first elected female head of state, has won a $5 million Mo Ibrahim award, designed to improve the quality of African political leadership. Johnson Sirleaf, who handed over leadership of the war-scarred West African state last month to ex-international soccer star George Weah, is only the fifth person to win the 10-year-old award. Since its inception, the prize founded by Sudanese telecoms tycoon Mo Ibrahim has not been awarded on several occasions because there was not deemed to be a suitable candidate. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Embkn7 via Latest News

The hallelujah cure: Trump campaign adviser says pray away the flu

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Trump campaign adviser Gloria Copeland says to "inoculate yourself with the word of God" in order to protect against the flu. That's dangerous advice. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EyOKXF via Latest News

The Education Department Officially Won't Deal With Transgender Students Experiencing Bathroom Discrimination

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The Trump administration’s Education Department will no longer investigate complaints filed by transgender students who are kept from using the bathroom that aligns with their gender identity, a department official told BuzzFeed News. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EmKNpN via Latest News

The Latest: White House extends condolences for Russia crash

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MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on a Russian plane crash Sunday near Moscow (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EhiJEl via Latest News

New York Times Writer's Tweet About Mirai Nagasu Sparks Controversy

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Bari Weiss, an op-ed writer for The New York Times, triggered an intense online debate on Monday when she tweeted about Mirai Nagasu’s historic Olympic performance. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nVbCr0 via Latest News

Ohio police chief weeps for officers killed on duty

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Westerville, Ohio, police chief Joe Mortbitzer gave a tearful tribute to two police officers killed while responding to a 911 call. Eric Joering, 39, and Anthony Morelli, 54, were fatally shot during the middle of the day after checking on a potential domestic situation in the Columbus, Ohio suburb. Mr Morbitzer said the officers were "true American heroes" who "gave their lives in defence of others". from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2sqIBrM via Latest News

Sen. Graham details 'odd' Susan Rice email on Russia probe

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Ex-national security adviser Susan Rice sent an email to herself on Trump's inauguration about President Obama's guidance on the investigation, according to the Senate Judiciary Committee member. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EEzclm via Latest News

South Africa's ANC gives Zuma 48 hours to quit, state broadcaster says

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By Alexander Winning and James Macharia PRETORIA/JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) gave President Jacob Zuma 48 hours to resign as head of state on Monday after an eight-hour meeting of the party's top leadership, the SABC state broadcaster said. Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa's motorcade left a marathon ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting at 10:30 p.m. (2030 GMT) for Zuma's residence near the Union Buildings in Pretoria to deliver the message in person, the SABC said, citing sources. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ChhY89 via Latest News

People Are Going Hog Wild Over A Monstrous Wild Boar Dubbed 'Pigzilla'

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A massive wild boar dubbed “Pigzilla” was caught on video in Hong Kong going through some trash near a school, according to CBS News. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2En8Ocr via Latest News

Server Fired After Complaining About Getting Stiffed on Tip by Church Group

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Tamlynn Yoder, 25, said she prepared 75 orders for a church group that called Outback Steakhouse in Palm Beach Gardens for a massive takeout meal. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nVmpRM via Latest News

Attack On Pennsylvania Supreme Court Is An Attack On The Rule Of Law Itself

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Congratulations of a cynical sort are in order for Republican Pennsylvania state Rep. Cris Dush, who has accomplished something notable. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EnLgIg via Latest News

Grand Canyon copter crashed on tribal land with fewer rules

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A helicopter crash that killed three British tourists and left four others critically injured happened on tribal land in the Grand Canyon where air tours are not as highly regulated as those inside the national park. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2H8Mbdf via Latest News

OFF THE AIR: NBC Pulls Commentator Whose Insensitive Japan Comments Sparked Furor

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The NBC commentator who was skewered by viewers for insensitive remarks he made during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang, South Korea, has been relieved of his duties, the broadcaster announced on Monday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Cez5aS via Latest News

GOP Lawmaker Devin Nunes Reportedly Made His Own Fake News Website

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A Republican lawmaker from California has been reportedly operating his own news website. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2o1HR74 via Latest News

Tillerson says up to North Korea to decide when ready to engage in talks

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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in Cairo on Monday it was up to North Korea to decide when it was ready to engage in sincere talks with the United States. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said in a newspaper interview that Washington and Seoul had agreed on terms for further diplomatic engagement with North Korea, possibly leading to direct talks without pre-conditions. Tillerson told a news conference it was too early to judge whether this was the start of a diplomatic process. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Cewr52 via Latest News

Jeff Sessions accused of fueling racism after speech mentioning 'Anglo-American heritage' of US policing

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions veered from his prepared remarks to hail the “Anglo-American heritage” of law enforcement. “Since our founding, the independently elected sheriff has been the people's protector, who keeps law enforcement close to and accountable to people through the elected process,” Mr Sessions told a National Sheriffs Association meeting, adding “the office of sheriff is a critical part of the Anglo-American heritage of law enforcement”. The invocation of Anglo-American roots appears to have been an impromptu decision, with a copy of Mr Sessions’ prepared remarks reading: “The Sheriff is a critical part of our legal heritage”. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2G8xBRQ via Latest News

The White House Thinks Americans Don't Care About Domestic Violence

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Why was he allowed to assume and maintain his powerful position in the West Wing, when administration officials had long been aware of allegations that he abused at least three women? from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CgTADK via Latest News

Boeing Is Working on a Mach-5 Spy Plane

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The Valkyerie II could compete with Lockheed's SR-72. In early January 2018, Boeing announced it’s developing a concept for a hypersonic reconnaissance and strike drone that could compete with Lockheed’s own SR-72. Both Boeing’s “Valkyrie II”concept and Lockheed’s “Son of Blackbird” could be capable of cruising at speeds exceeding Mach 5, potentially allowing them to evade all but the most sophisticated enemy defenses. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BUn6Dv via Latest News

Obama's official portrait unveiled

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On Monday, February 12, the official portraits for former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were unveiled at at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nUmFRg via Latest News

South Africa's Ramaphosa says power transfer to be finalized

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's deputy president consolidated his control of the government on Sunday, promising to conclude a power transition in which he would succeed President Jacob Zuma, who faces widespread calls to resign because of corruption allegations. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2sohyxr via Latest News

YouTube CEO: Facebook should 'get back to baby pictures' - CNET

YouTube may be derided as full of cat videos, but as Facebook pushes aggressively into YouTube's video turf, Susan Wojcicki says it should stick to baby pics. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EFvfgp via Mobiles

'Gift' your partner a fitness band for Valentine's Day - CNET

Conventional wisdom says this is the one gift you should never give. You can, and should -- if you go about it the right way. from CNET http://ift.tt/2soNv8P via Mobiles

Chloe Kim tweets about food while winning halfpipe gold - CNET

Commentary: The 17-year-old somehow manages to tweet while competing. And she's always hungry. The combination must work. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EAuu81 via Mobiles

LG’s new phone knows the difference between a dog and a hotdog - CNET

LG is bringing smart image detection, food and pet recognition and Google Assistant commands to its V30 smartphone. from CNET http://ift.tt/2sshA7d via Mobiles

Huawei trades Mate 10 Pros for reviews that shouldn't exist - CNET

The phone has over 100 positive reviews on Best Buy's website -- despite it not launching in the US until Sunday. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EC71Dy via Mobiles

Microsoft gets Common to deliver old message about tech - CNET

Commentary: In a new ad, the actor and rapper presents Microsoft's vision for technology. It might be familiar to some. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Gagm2B via Mobiles

Luke here! Disney Star Wars resort rolls out more details - CNET

When an "immersive" Star Wars-themed park opens in Florida, the Force will be with travelers who want to get spaced out. from CNET http://ift.tt/2nWu6XY via Mobiles

Even Facebook isn't exactly sure what 'time well spent' means - CNET

"Time well spent" is Facebook's North Star in deciding what you see, but the company is "trying to figure out" how to understand it, News Feed's head says. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EovAVa via Mobiles

Dear Elon Musk, someone's copied your flamethrower - CNET

Commentary: Perhaps it was bound to happen. But one intrepid gadgeteer has ventured into the Boring Company flames. from CNET http://ift.tt/2H96AiF via Mobiles

Beware cryptocurrencies, European authorities warn - CNET

Citing "clear signs of a pricing bubble" and other problems, regulators in Europe warn about investing in bitcoin and other virtual currencies. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EmUGQg via Mobiles

That terrifying Boston Dynamics robot dog can open doors now - CNET

There's nowhere to run anymore. The Boston Dynamics SpotMini robo-dog got an upgrade that lets it operate a door handle. Are we in a "Black Mirror" episode? from CNET http://ift.tt/2EYHEcR via Mobiles

What is bitcoin? Here's everything you need to know - CNET

Blockchains, bubbles and the future of money. from CNET http://ift.tt/2CBY9ZX via Mobiles

Ford expands its 'Do Not Drive' order on 2006 Rangers - Roadshow

More than 33,000 2006 Ford Ranger and Mazda B-series pickups are affected by this latest expansion of the Takata airbag recall. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EXJ732 via Mobiles

Breville Precision Brewer review - CNET

If you're a coffee control freak then check out this Breville brewer. from CNET http://ift.tt/2pdOenN via Mobiles

Bitcoin, Ethereum or Litecoin: Which is best for you? - CNET

A primer on the most visible cryptocurrencies. from CNET http://ift.tt/2n8pD3s via Mobiles

Toyota Supra concept teased before Geneva debut - Roadshow

That sound you just heard was car enthusiasts around the world losing their collective mind. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EZzyAD via Mobiles

Apple Music expands college student subscription plan - CNET

The company adds 82 markets to the plan, which allows college students to get the music service at a 50 percent discount. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EmBx54 via Mobiles

Unboxing the new Apple HomePod - CNET

Even the shipping box is easy to open, because, Apple from CNET http://ift.tt/2CfTvjT via Mobiles

'Black Panther' roars: It's now most-tweeted movie of 2018 - CNET

The long-awaited Marvel film also tops Fandango's presale ticket list, and reveals new aww-some emojis. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EoKCul via Mobiles

Trump infrastructure plan leaves out rural broadband funding - CNET

Lawmakers and broadband providers from rural areas were hoping for dollars aimed specifically at solving the digital divide. They instead got money states can use how ever they want on infrastructure. from CNET http://ift.tt/2o5OntF via Mobiles

Facebook still uncool among teens, report says - CNET

Facebook is losing younger users at a faster pace than previously expected, says research firm eMarketer. Also, could Snapchat overtake Instagram this year? from CNET http://ift.tt/2nUwtdI via Mobiles

Is this the Galaxy S9's new fast wireless charger? - CNET

Samsung's website hosts a manual for a new charging pad. from CNET http://ift.tt/2BqzhXN via Mobiles

BMW bets big on its forthcoming X7 full-size SUV set to debut in LA - Roadshow

No longer willing to suffer from the snickers issued by nearly every other luxury SUV maker, BMW is going big with a fancy full-size. from CNET http://ift.tt/2BTIpoV via Mobiles

Verizon says it's locking its phones down to combat theft - CNET

The wireless carrier has been selling phones unlocked, allowing you to swap SIM cards and use other carriers. Soon, it'll lock phones for a certain period. from CNET http://ift.tt/2BTsZ4a via Mobiles

Headless robot skiers tackle slopes beyond the Olympics - CNET

Skiing isn't just for humans. Eight bizarre-looking robots competed in South Korea with their own version of downhill skiing. from CNET http://ift.tt/2G7cuPO via Mobiles

Nokia 2 starts getting new update

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HMD has started pushing out a new update to its Nokia 2 smartphone. Weighing in at around 90MB, it's basically a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of February. The February patch, as you might already know, has already hit the Nokia 8 and Nokia 3 smartphones. As with those updates, the Nokia 2 update also includes fix for a critical security vulnerability present in Media framework. Currently only Indian Nokia 2 units (TA-1011) are getting the update, although we expect that to change in near future. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2nXWgBO via IFTTT

Leak reveals Android 8.1-powered Sony Xperia XZ2 Pro with 18:9 display

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A new Sony smartphone has leaked through an HTML benchmark test. The device carries Xperia XZ2 moniker, runs Android 8.1 Oreo, and the 'screen size' section in the benchmark suggests the phone will feature an aspect ratio of 18:9. The leak also reveals the handset carries a model number of H8116. If you recall, a Sony device with the same model number had leaked in December last year, revealing a 2160 x 3840 pixel display. There have already been rumors of an Xperia XZ Pro landing at MWC. However, now it seems the device will be called XZ2 Pro. Other rumored specs for the phone... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EnFQNu via IFTTT

Android Oreo ROM unofficially ported to the Galaxy S7 edge

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If you recall a few days ago, someone in Vietnam accidentally received an Android Oreo update to their Galaxy S7 edge, complete with the same Samsung Experience 9.0 that is already rolling out to the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Well, it turns out that more than one person got that same update in Vietnam, and one of them offered a system and kernel dump so that a flashable ROM could be made for folks with the Exynos-powered S7 edge with an unlocked bootloader. Thanks to this dump of information, a member of XDA-Developers was able to quickly compile a functional ROM that is based off of the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EnYwwD via IFTTT

BlackBerry Motion gets the scratch and bend test

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JerryRigEverything has performed another one of his durability tests on the BlackBerry Motion. We reviewed the BlackBerry Motion and praised it for its excellent build quality and sturdiness. Starting off with the scratch test: BlackBerry's website does say that the phone does use a different kind of glass called DragonTrail Glass, which features a "nano-diamond anti-scratch" coating to resist against scratching. As fate would have it, the DragonTrail glass scratched at around the same hardness scale as any 2017 flagship with a Gorilla Glass display. Perhaps if we see the display over... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EE1bS2 via IFTTT

Samsung Experience 9.0 will have better, more standardized Emoji

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If you owned a Samsung phone in the past few years, chances are you used an emoji that looks totally different on an iPhone and might not convey the same message you wish to get across. A perfect example of this is the "rolling eyes" emoji, which. is exactly what it sounds like: someone rolling their eyes at something showing disapproval or disgust. But, how can anyone roll eyes at something with this emoji? It looks more like optimistic smile than an eye roll. Along with the new release of the Samsung Experience 9.0(Android Oreo) update for the Samsung Galaxy S8 are a set of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2H8XHFP via IFTTT

IDC: Google shipped 3.9 million Pixels in 2017, Essential Phone sales under 90,000

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During its earnings call earlier this month, Google revealed that its device shipments doubled in 2017 compared to 2016, but as usual the company didn't give us any hard numbers. Thankfully, that hasn't stopped IDC, one of the big analyst houses, from releasing its estimates. According to Francisco Jeronimo, IDC's Research Director, Google shipped 3.9 million Pixels last year. The analyst also confirms Google's own report saying that shipments have indeed doubled. That said, Google is still very far from being anywhere near a market leader in this regard. Given that its distribution... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BpvKJf via IFTTT

Android Pistachio Ice Cream to embrace the notch, integrate Assistant even more

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This year's Android update is reportedly codenamed Pistachio Ice Cream internally, though Google may choose to go with another moniker when it launches. Android P is expected to better accommodate handsets with an iPhone X-like notch at the top of the display, according to "people familiar with the situation". Google Assistant will be even more integrated into the OS and emphasized by it, as developers will be able to use it inside of their apps. The Google search bar widget may also finally integrate with the Assistant, but apparently these two features are so complicated to implement... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CfAwFY via IFTTT

HTC U11+: re-testing the retail unit

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We published our HTC U11+ review last November, and while we liked a whole lot about the fancy flagship, it generated some controversy around the display and battery test results. The article was based on the only retail unit available at that time - the Taiwanese one - and while it should have been representative of the pack, we were not blind to all the doubt to follow. Fast-forward a couple of weeks and the HTC U11+ is available pretty much everywhere. So, we decided to grab the European retail unit, repeat our tests, and hopefully address those unresolved doubts. Unboxing the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BqwGx5 via IFTTT

Xiaomi to launch the Mi TV 4 in India alongside Redmi Note 5

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Xiaomi will be launching the Mi TV 4 in the Indian market on February 14. The tv announcement will be made at an event alongside the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro announcement. The Mi TV 4 is the company's newest smart television. "Newest" in this case really just means the company hasn't announced anything since, as the Mi TV 4 was announced at CES last year and is anything but new. However, to the Indian market, this will be a brand new series of products from Xiaomi as this will be its first television from the company since it set up shop in India. Both Xiaomi and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2o1AmwZ via IFTTT

Samsung to launch a new wireless charger with Galaxy S9

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Samsung is about to announce its next flagship the Galaxy S9, and a new fast wireless charger is expected to come along. According to a leaked user manual, the new pad will have two charging coils and will support fast charging up to 9V/1.67A, 9V/2A or 12V/2.1A. Renders & leaked image of wireless charger The charger is similar to the current standing pad - it has a USB-C on the back for power input and a fan on the back to dissipate the heating from all the Qi charging. There is also an indicator light with various modes for better access. Red means charging, green means... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2nV08DT via IFTTT

Sony Xperia L2 review

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E turned into L in Sony's smartphone lineup last year and now comes generation two - the Sony Xperia L2. A year later, the new entry-level model comes with a few hardware improvements and an aesthetic to match the current company trends. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EmTaxp via IFTTT

Analyst: more Nokia phones were sold in Q4 than HTC, Sony, Google or OnePlus phones

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Counterpoint has revised its numbers and now says HMD sold 4.4 million smartphones in Q4 of last year. Neil Shah, an analysts at the company, says the 1% market share puts it just outside the Top 10 - Nokia is in 11th place. To put that in perspective, more Nokia-branded phones were sold in the last three months of 2017 than the following companies (individually): HTC Sony Google Alcatel Lenovo OnePlus Gionee Meizu Coolpad Asus The brand is seeing a resurgence in some markets. Nokia smartphones were #3 in the UK for the quarter and in the Top 5 in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2G89q68 via IFTTT

Sprint HTC 10 units now getting Android Oreo

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The HTC 10 for Sprint in the US is now starting to get the Android 8.0 Oreo update. The information was brought by HTC VP of Product Management Mo Versi. The HTC 10 launched on Android Marshmallow, was subsequently updated to Nougat and is now getting Oreo, although not without issue. HTC released the Oreo update for unlocked HTC 10 units back in January but after a bumpy, issue-ridden start it was pulled just days later. The update was re-issued a week ago and unlocked HTC 10's are still receiving it. Sprint HTC 10 customers! We have received the Oreo OS approval from the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BTVXRc via IFTTT

Render shows Redmi Note 5 is different than Redmi 5 Plus

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A new computer-generated image has surfaced and it's claimed to be of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. Like the first one it shows a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner on the back and an 18:9 screen on the front with unbelievably-slim bezels. We use that word on purpose as we expect those bezels to be a tad thicker on the actual device. Earlier today we reported that the Redmi Note 5 might have a Pro version with a Snapdragon 636 that will launch in India on February 14 alongside a tamer Snapdragon 626-yielding Redmi Note 5. However some believe that the Redmi Note 5 will be a single device... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Bp75o3 via IFTTT

Huawei patents MateX moniker

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Huawei announced its Mate 10 series back in October 2017 and ended some rumors about eventual renaming of its flagship Mate X. The moniker appeared again during the weekend in an application on the EU Intellectual Property Office website. The trademark "MateX" was filed by UK representative of Huawei and was classified as mobile phones and smartphones. Trademarking the Mate X moniker is a surprising decision if Huawei plans to launch its next phone with that name since the Roman number for 10 is X. It could also be the name of some exclusive or extra version of the phablet. Most... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ECvHvA via IFTTT

Snapdragon 845 benchmarks show an incredible GPU, faster CPU

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Before phones with the Snapdragon 845 chipset hit the market, Qualcomm is offering a taste of its performance with a Qualcomm Reference Design platform. The new chip uses new CPU core designs based on Cortex-A75 and A55. There's four of each in the Snapdragon 845, but they are no longer split in two separate clusters. This is the first SoC to support DynamIQ, which allows for a finer voltage/frequency control. The max frequency was increased to 2.8GHz (for the big cores), up from 2.47GHz on the Snapdragon 835. No maker ran the 835 at max clock speed though and we expect the same this... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EnG03r via IFTTT

Xiaomi deletes Twitter poll after users choose Android One over MIUI

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Last week, Xiaomi ran a Twitter poll asking people to choose between MIUI 9 and Android One. As you may know, MIUI is the ROM that majority of the Xiaomi phones ship with while Android One comes directly from Google and is what you find on the Mi A1. It seems Xiaomi expected a landslide victory for its own MIUI over Android One, but the good people of Twitter had other thoughts. At last known count, Android One was leading by 57%, with the remaining 43% going to MIUI 9. And then it happened. Xiaomi deleted the tweet. But nothing is ever truly lost on the Internet and predictably... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Bp78QJ via IFTTT

ZTE Axon 9 rumor points to 18:9 screen and Snapdragon 845 chipset

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ZTE's head honcho confirmed that the Axon 9 is coming this year and now some alleged images and specs have surfaced on Weibo. The phone both is and isn't what we expected. A 6" AMOLED screen with QHD+ resolution - and 18:9 aspect ratio - was to be expected. A high-res AMOLED was one of the key selling points of the 7. But if you look under the screen, you'll see that this Axon 9 features capacitive keys. Then there are two dual cameras. The rear camera features a 20MP primary sensor (an upgrade over the Dual 12MP camera of the Axon 7s) while the dual selfie camera sports a 13MP main... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2stG3JE via IFTTT

AnTuTu hints at an 18:9 screen for the Sony Xperia H8266 

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The Sony H8266 is back in the spotlight - after Geekbench, AnTuTu was its next stop. This benchmark is more detailed in the specifications it records so let's compare them to the specs we saw earlier. AnTuTu reports an 18:9 screen with 1,080 x 2,160px resolution. Now, Sony has been reluctant to make QHD phones, though its 4K-packing Premium phones default to 1080p. Alleged Sony Xperia H8266 specs by AnTuTu Anyway, a Snapdragon 845 chipset ran Android 8.0 with fairly standard memory readings - 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage (same as the Xperia XZ1). The benchmark occasionally... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EmHM94 via IFTTT

Android Oreo to arrive on 7 vivo phones in April

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Many manufacturers are already switching to Android Oreo and vivo is the latest company to do so. The manufacturer announced the first wave of devices to receive the 8.0 version, consisting of 7 phones from the X series - vivo X20, vivo X20 Plus, vivo X9s, vivo Xplay6, vivo X9, vivo X9s Plus, vivo X9 Plus. The updates will arrive in April 2018 and will come as a Funtouch OS upgrade. The company is expected to launch a beta program on its official forum, but is yet to reveal details. Once everything is cleared, Oreo will be pushed as an OTA update. Source (in Chinese) | Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Haov8i via IFTTT

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