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Expected to be announced in the first quarter of 2018, the Samsung Galaxy S9 is likely to bring a couple of major improvements over the S8, including a fingerpring scanner positioned at a more convenient location and next-generation system chip that is more powerful, yet more efficient than the one inside the Galaxy S8. On the outside, however, little is likely to change - the Galaxy S9 is expected to be made of metal and glass curving around the edges, with minimum bezels surrounding its Infinity display. The camera is rumored to remain a single module, as a dual-camera setup could appear only in the Galaxy S9+. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2zJMVB6 via Latest Devices

As the name implies, the Galaxy S9+ is expected to be a physically larger version of the Galaxy S9, packing a bigger screen and a bigger battery. Chances are the S9+ will be equipped with a camera very similar to the Note 8's, enabling 2X optical zoom and artistic background blur effects. Furthermore, Samsung is expected to use a next-generation system chip that is more powerful, yet more efficient than the one inside the Galaxy S8. On the outside, the Samsung Galaxy S9+ is likely to look very similar to the S8 Plus - made of metal and glass curving around the edges, with minimum bezels surrounding its Infinity display. We should see the Galaxy S9+ announced alongside the Galaxy S9 in 2018's first quarter. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2hee1tp via Latest Devices

The Nokia 6 (2018) sports Snapdragon 630 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage. The display is the same as the Nokia 6's ( 5.5-inch ), but with an 18:9 aspect ratio, giving it that trendy elongated look with thin bezels all around. The phone is powered by 3000 mAh battery and runs Android Oreo 8.0. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2zbnyel via Latest Devices

The Nokia 8 Sirocco features a vacuum-molded Gorilla Glass 5 coating over its screen, which curves to the edges. On the hardware front, the Nokia 8 Sirocco is powered by a Snapdragon 835 processor, paired with 6 GB of RAM, a 3260 mAh battery, and 128GB of internal storage. It also supports fast charging and Qi wireless charging, making it the first Nokia-branded device to support the platform. The display is a 5.5” 2K pOLED panel. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2BT6lYu via Latest Devices

The Nokia 7 plus (or Nokia 7+) seems to be the first Nokia-branded smartphone to sport a screen with rounded corners. Its screen is a 6-inch one with a modern 18:9 aspect ratio. The handset also features a not-too-bad Snapdragon 660 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of internal memory. Oh, and there's a standard 3.5mm headset jack at the top, too. On the back, the Nokia 7 plus hosts a dual Zeiss-branded camera and a fingerprint scanner from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2HLF9eP via Latest Devices

The Nokia 1 is a low-end smartphone, and its design certainly reflects that. The handset offers features like a 480 x 854 pixels screen, quad-core MediaTek processor with 1 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of internal memory. The Nokia 1 runs Android Go Edition - a lightweight version of Android specifically developed by Google for entry-level phones. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2C007Hj via Latest Devices

The Blade V9 is more of an entry-level smartphone that ships with Android 8.0 Oreo right out of the box. Another selling point of ZTE's budget-friendly handset could be the 5.7-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. But there's more, as the Blade V9 comes with a dual-camera setup consisting of 16MP and 5MP cameras. Also, the smartphone includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a secondary 8-megapixel selfie camera. On the inside, ZTE Blade V9 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2CMkhlM via Latest Devices

Just like some of the previous MediaPad tablets that are based on a Kirin chipset, the MediaPad M5 8 packs a similar 2.4GHz octa-core Kirin 960 processor. The tablet sports an 8.4-inch display with 1600 x 2560 pixels resolution. Huawei MediaPad M5 8 ships with Android 8.0 Oreo on board, fingerprint sensor and LTE support (for some models) which should make it even more appealing. from PhoneArena - Phones http://ift.tt/2HKOxzi via Latest Devices

A law to limit the cost of standard variable rate tariffs is being introduced to Parliament. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2HNfLW4 via Online Shopping

The film studio co-founded by disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein has been unable to sell its assets. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2CJJIT8 via Online Shopping

The Chinese carmaker and owner of Volvo cars takes a 10% stake in the owner of Mercedes-Benz. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2oq7j70 via Online Shopping

Sir Keir Starmer backs a new customs treaty after Brexit - and warns the PM 'crunch time" is coming. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2ER9ifa via Online Shopping

New flagship offers super slow-mo videos, less noisy low-light photos and animated selfie emojis. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BSaU5I via Online Shopping

Nokia's new handsets include a strong steel-framed flagship and an update to an iconic slider. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2BPxw6z via Online Shopping

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2GJZ78E via Online Shopping

Marks and Spencer stopped selling its "cauliflower steak" after shoppers mocked the product. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2GJOxhX via Online Shopping

After failing to get the grades to go into medicine, Simon Carter became a fashion designer whose eponymous brand is now popular around the world. from BBC News - Business http://ift.tt/2EU0BN8 via Online Shopping

Canon's newest mirrorless camera shoots 4K video    The Verge Canon launches the EOS M50, its first 4K mirrorless camera    Engadget Want To Up Your Photography Game? Next Generation Of EOS Cameras From Canon Bring Image Quality Up A Notch    PR Newswire (press release) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EXGKMI via Technology

Lenovo's Yoga 730 2-in-1 laptop has Alexa built in    The Verge Brand new Lenovo Yoga laptops have two voice assistants, Cortana and Alexa    BGR Lenovo's Yoga 730 is a cheaper 2-in-1 with Alexa support    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BQTs1c via Technology

Vivo APEX concept phone makes the fully bezel-less dream real    SlashGear This phone's camera pops up to take your selfie -- for reals    CNET Vivo's APEX has an insane 98% screen-to-body ratio and retractable front camera    Android Central MWC 2018 Live: Sony unveils Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact and Ear Duo ear buds    Moneycontrol.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ClrbRk via Technology

Apple may launch over-ear headphones without Beats branding    Engadget Rumor: Apple Pondering Premium Branded Headphones    PCMag Apple is reportedly working on its own high-quality headphones    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2sXBkQA via Technology

ZTE Blade V9, Blade V9 Vita, Tempo Go Launched at MWC 2018: Price, Specifications, Features    NDTV ZTE brings premium features to its mid-range Blade line    TechCrunch ZTE Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita: Hands On    PCMag Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FtIgr3 via Technology

Hands On With the LG V30S+ ThinQ    PCMag LG V30S ThinQ News: The Slightly Updated Smartphone Featuring AI Technology    Christian Post LG V30S ThinQ, V30S+ ThinQ launched at MWC 2018: Price, features, and more    Financial Express Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2sTWNK4 via Technology

Democrats and Republicans are establishing their gun policies ahead of the midterm elections. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2sT5EeV via Latest News

In the early days of April 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. traveled to Memphis, Tennessee, to join in a protest with 1,300 city sanitation workers who had gone on strike after two of their colleagues were killed on the job. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2F3LrIb via Latest News

The mayor of Oakland on Saturday night warned the city’s residents of potential raids being conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2orJz2r via Latest News

The Justice Department announced a roundup of 200 people nationwide charged with targeting older Americans, cheating them out of a total of more than half a billion dollars. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2oxD11E via Latest News

Health officials warn that an Australian tourist, who is confirmed to have measles, visited several areas throughout New York, potentially exposing the illness to others in the area. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ETq7lE via Latest News

By Ellen Francis and Michelle Nichols BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Saturday demanded a 30-day truce across Syria as rescuers in the country's eastern Ghouta region said bombing had not let up long enough for them to count bodies during one of the bloodiest air assaults of the seven-year war. Shortly after the unanimous vote by the 15-member council, warplanes struck a town in eastern Ghouta, the last rebel enclave near Syria's capital, an emergency service and a war monitoring group said. U.N. chief Antonio Guterres appealed on Wednesday for an immediate end to "war activities" in eastern Ghouta, where nearly 400,000 people have lived under government siege since 2013, without enough food or medicine. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2opi0af via Latest News

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A powerful earthquake rattled forest villages and a large gold mine in central Papua New Guinea early Monday, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2F7hU0A via Latest News

The Red Cross joins the list of charities that have uncovered sexual misconduct from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GJIKsJ via Latest News

Photographer Johnny Joo has travelled the United States photographing overgrown derelict sites from fairgrounds to shopping malls. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GFYpt1 via Latest News

The list of companies choosing to sever ties with the National Rifle Association kept growing this week as young anti-gun activists captured national attention with impassioned calls for gun law reform after a Florida school shooting left 17 dead. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FtUG2d via Latest News

Why do we need assault rifles? According to some on the right, to fight off government tyranny, because you can't beat the U.S. Army with just handguns. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BOeaim via Latest News

In a world where modern communications technology is ubiquitous, Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon play an enormous role in every facet of American life. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2otWeSD via Latest News

The 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, went out with a bang on Sunday, with its closing ceremony featuring an array of fireworks, light shows, roller-blading pandas, K-pop musicians and ― of course ―some of the world’s top athletes. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2oxzOz9 via Latest News

Moroccan police on Saturday detained a journalist and summoned for questioning two employees from an independent media group, a day after its outspoken publisher was detained, his newspaper said. Prominent publisher and journalist Taoufiq Bouachrine, known for editorials critical of authorities in the North African country, was arrested Friday during a raid by 20 plainclothed policemen on the Akhbar al-Yaoum daily in Casablanca. Bouachrine, 49, has faced repeated legal cases in the past for allegedly defaming officials. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2ETpjRS via Latest News

The California Democratic Party rebuked its senior senator early Sunday by declining to make an endorsement in the state’s U.S. Senate race. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HNGDFG via Latest News

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities in Beirut are interrogating a man suspected in the death of a Filipina maid whose body was found stuffed in a freezer in Kuwait, security and judicial officials said Saturday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CIebRv via Latest News

Bank of America, the second-biggest U.S. bank by assets, said its request to makers of the military-style weapons was in line with those taken by other financial industry companies to help prevent deadly gun rampages. "An immediate step we're taking is to engage the limited number of clients we have that manufacture assault weapons for non-military use to understand what they can contribute to this shared responsibility," the Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank said in a statement. It did not name the clients who make assault rifles. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GIwKYk via Latest News

It is difficult to see how the present troop force in Afghanistan would be able to accomplish what one nearly seven times as large could not. According to an in-depth investigation conducted by BBC News reporters in late 2017, the Taliban fully control four percent of Afghanistan’s districts and “have an active and open physical presence” in 66 percent of the remaining ones. There are currently fourteen thousand U.S. troops stationed there, up from 8,500 when President Trump took office, and the Army is recommending that the president authorize the deployment of an additional one thousand troops. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HJT2tY via Latest News

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) tells Chuck Todd that she would be open to fines on Facebook and Twitter. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GJe7n6 via Latest News

On Thursday, Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the National Rifle Association and unofficial leader of America’s largest cult, took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting in Washington, D.C. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GFZ65r via Latest News

One of the most prominent leaders of Syria's Kurdish community has been arrested in Prague on a Turkish warrant, Kurdish political parties said Sunday. Saleh Muslim, the former co-chair of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), was arrested late on Saturday in the Czech capital, according to a statement by a coalition of political parties that includes the PYD. Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported that Saleh was detained based on an Interpol red notice issued by Turkish authorities. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2HMHgiw via Latest News

YOSEMITE, Calif. (AP) — A well-prepared California hiker missing for six days in the icy backcountry of Yosemite National Park was found in good health after an extensive search, officials said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FzuN1a via Latest News

The school reopens Wednesday from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2orbsaR via Latest News

Kenworthy also brought stray dogs to the United States when he was in Sochi from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BOBCMj via Latest News

“If you’re having a mental health crisis, please hang up and call your PCM …” the robotic voice for my prior insurance trailed off, and I began to wonder whether I actually was having a mental health crisis. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CkbOsD via Latest News

Ivanka Trump, the president’s daughter and a senior adviser to the White House, said she isn’t sure if teachers should be given firearms after the massacre at a Florida high school earlier this month that left 17 people dead. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2CIQf0z via Latest News

Unlike many of its big-brand competitors, Sony didn't shy away from major announcements at MWC 2018. In fact, it took the wrappers of a shiny new pair of flagships, that boldly marry new design concepts with incremental hardware updates. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CLRaNW via IFTTT

Sony took the wrapper off its latest flagship pair at the Barcelona venue today, turning quite a few heads in the process. The Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact represent a brand new look for Sony's mobile line and a pretty bold one at that. Curved sides, arching backs and 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 fronts are at the core of what Sony is calling its "Ambient Flow" design. Symmetry is still a central part of it all, but gone are the sharper corners and edgy forms of the past, replaced by what the Japanese giant believes to be a naturally fitting shape for the human hand. The fingerprint... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ClDSfi via IFTTT

We're happy to lift the curtain off an exciting development over here in the GSMArena testing labs. After months of prodding and fine-tuning, we're almost ready to deploy an automated system for testing the battery life of the phones we review. This is possible thanks to our partnership with SmartViser, a company which specializes in creating custom solutions for phone testing automation based on their app called viSer. Yes, it's an app but it's not something you'd find available for download on the Play Store. The ViSer App can control and automate almost every aspect of a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2F3gYdl via IFTTT

It's Sony's turn on the big MWC stage. The company is expected to unveil the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact, although there's a chance there will be a surprise - a third device. We'll be up early in the morning to attend in person - the event starts at 8:30 CET - but you can watch the unveiling online. Beyond Sony's presentation, you should expect our first-hand impressions of the new flagships. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ETmFaE via IFTTT

Last we heard, there were reports that Samsung showcased its foldable display phone - rumored to be called Galaxy X - to a selected few back in January at this year's CES show. Now, the company's CEO DJ Koh has provided a little more info on the project. In an interview after unveiling the hot new Galaxy S9 series smartphones, the executive said they are working to ensure that the handset isn't just a gimmick. "I need complete confidence that we're delivering the best user experience when we're launching a new category," he said. Koh didn't offer any details on the device's launch time... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2oxpFCE via IFTTT

Sony is all set to officially unveil the Xperia XZ2 today, but if you are in the market for the Xperia XZ1, you'll be glad to know the device is currently available for $495, down over $200 from its price at launch, which happened in September. Amazon is offering the handset (black and blue variants) at this rate. Other color options line pink and silver are currently in the range of $530-$540. No information on when the discount ends, so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2HNJNJq via IFTTT

While Samsung has already started taking pre-orders for the newly introduced Galaxy S9 and S9+ in the UK and Canada, the same unfortunately can't be said for India. In the subcontinent, the Korean company has instead chosen to start a pre-booking phase for its latest flagship smartphones. This is open at its online shop for India, and will guarantee that you are among the first people to receive the S9 or S9+. All you have to do is shell out INR 2,000 as an advance payment for the model you want, and enter your contact details and the color you fancy (the options being Lilac Purple,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2oxDdOt via IFTTT

Straight off the bat, we'll start by saying the APEX is still a concept device. That means no part of it is really certain. Sadly, not even its awesome name. We have no info on internals, performance or software. So don't expect any of that in the hands-on. What we did get at the Barcelona venue, is an amazing tech demo. In fact, a few of them, all neatly wrapped up in the APEX shell. First up is the almost surreal 5.99-inch, 18:9, FullHD+ display. But none of those attributes are nearly as important as the flexible OLED platform vivo is demoing. The company managed to mount... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CJf2kY via IFTTT

To top off this incredibly S9-filled day, Samsung has outed the first official TV commercial for its newly announced flagship smartphone duo. Expect to see this featured multiple times a day on a TV station near you (especially if you're in North America). The ad does a good job of quickly going through the S9's main strengths, the new camera chief among them. The variable aperture, the slow-mo video capture, the custom emoji, all get a mention, as do the water resistance, Infinity Display, and surround sound speakers. If you're interested in the S9 and S9+, don't miss the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ESgDLt via IFTTT

It's a dog-eat-dog world on the 2018 mid-ranger scene and like most of it's competitors, ZTE is really trying hard to compete and stay relevant. To that end, the Blade V9 is a good value offer, even if not particularly distinctive. Build-wise, the 5.7-inch device feels surprisingly light in the hand. Still, ZTE boasts a metal frame as the core of the chassis, with glass wrapping around it on both sides. There was no mention of Gorilla Glass or any other increased protection finish during the presentation, so we can't really judge on durability quite yet. Still, ZTE is particularly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ERN08N via IFTTT