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Powering the Alcatel 7 is a 2.5GHz MediaTek MT6763T processor aided by 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. At the back, a humongous 4,000mAh battery will definitely keep the phone going strong for a while. Thankfully, quick-charging solution has been employed as well, giving you 6 hours of usage after 22 minutes of charging. On the camera front, we've got a 12MP main rear camera aided by a 2MP unit, to infer depth information for portrait pics. At the front, an 8MP camera with flash will be taking care of your selfies. from PhoneArena - Phones https://ift.tt/2vETjde via Latest Devices

President Trump on Tuesday continued to lash out at Omarosa Manigault-Newman over explosive claims in his former “Celebrity Apprentice” co-star turned White House aide makes about him in her new book, “Unhinged.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KUdmJr via Latest News

A "number of pedestrians" were injured when a car crashed into barriers outside Britain's Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, with armed police swooping in to arrest the driver, Scotland Yard said. London Ambulance said they had treated two people at the scene for non-serious injuries and taken them to hospital. Armed police immediately surrounded the silver car after it crashed at 7.37am (06:37 GMT), pointing guns at the driver as he was removed from the vehicle, according to footage posted on Twitter. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MoPlit via Latest News

Pennsylvania's attorney general released on Tuesday the long-awaited results from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2KYbK1G via Latest News

“Scott Walker is a nice guy but Wisconsin is in turmoil, borrowing to the hilt and doing poorly in jobs,” the now-president previously tweeted. With the US midterm elections looming in November and Mr Walker’s position up for grabs, Mr Trump once again took to Twitter on Monday – to enthusiastically back the man he once labelled “not smart”. “Scott Walker of Wisconsin is a tremendous Governor who has done incredible things for that Great State,” he wrote. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BaJTLQ via Latest News

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on a grand jury report on clergy abuse in six Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2nDgBMj via Latest News

An image of the upcoming Realme 2 went live on the company's website ahead of official announcement. The image has since been taken down. Realme2 The image showed the new Realme 2 from the front and the back. There wasn't any accompanying information and the image didn't lead to a dedicated page for the device. The only thing accessible was the image on the homepage along with the tagline "A notch above". While that's not much to go on, the image does give us a few ideas as to what to expect. For one, the display now has the popular notch indicating a shift towards a more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2vLTFiw via IFTTT

On Monday leaked images of the front panel of a Huawei Mate 20 smartphone revealed a notch and sophisticated 3D face-scanning technology. Just three days later and we have more details from Twitter. Steve H., more commonly known as @OnLeaks, suggested the Mate 20 Pro will have 6.25" screen with a 6.8 mm notch and just 3.8 mm chin. According to my sources: #HuaweiMate20 Pro ≃ 6.25-inch (6.8mm notch + 3.8mm chin)— Steve H. (@OnLeaks) August 15, 2018 While the leakster is not sure if these numbers are for the Mate 20 Pro or the vanilla Mate 20, the numbers he shared are surely... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BnWxYe via IFTTT

Google Voice was recently revamped for iOS which included a bunch of changes, including a new dark green app icon and app elements. Not only this, but the app was also updated with Enterprise calling features and integration with G Suite accounts. The latest Google Voice update for Android is now rolling out via a server-side change that enables a new "Contacts" tab for easy access to your contacts right from within the Google Voice app. Since this isn't a new version of the APK, the app icon remains the same blue and white icon for now. The new Google Voice for iOS uses the new icon,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MvOUD6 via IFTTT

Google is rolling out its Google One storage service in the US. Users in the states can now choose to upgrade their existing paid Google Drive plans over to Google One. Google One is Google's storage service that covers Google Drive, Gmail and Photos. The new starting plans for Google One include 100GB for $1.99/month, 200GB for $2.99/month and 2TB for $9.99/month. The 2TB plan replaces the previous 1TB plan at the same cost and those on 1TB Google Drive plan will be upgraded to 2TB Google One plan automatically. Beyond 2TB, the pricing remains the same as on Google Drive,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Bc60li via IFTTT

It's big, it's huge, it's the Mi Max 3 - a phone with decent enough hardware, low price tag and screen of epic proportions. The Mi Max 3 comes with a 6.9-inch 2160 x 1080px IPS display - it wasn't too long ago that we used to have 7-inch tablets. The screen has rounded corners, no notch, acceptable side bezels and fairly small chin, which along with the tall 18:9 aspect ratio helps a little with the handling. Yet, no matter how good the screen-to-body ratio is the Mi Max 3 is not usable with just one hand. With a footprint this big and a slippery anodized aluminum back drops are more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MPrKVl via IFTTT

Any Canadians with a BlackBerry Keyone? Check your phone, there should be an Oreo update waiting for you. The update started its rollout already - it was initially scheduled for the 13th, but there was a minor delay. Anyway, Keyones from other countries should join in before long. The update brings the Android version to 8.0. The updated for phones on Rogers also includes Wi-Fi calling support. The BlackBerry Keyone originally launched with 7.1 Nougat in early 2017. The Oreo update has been tested in a closed beta for a couple of weeks now. And if you're wondering "why not 8.1?", we... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OEVhS9 via IFTTT

Motorola is the latest Android device maker to announce which of its products are due to be updated to the latest iteration of the OS - Pie. Google sent this out to its handsets last week, and Essential followed. Other companies are still at the stage of unveiling lists of phones that will at some point taste Pie. Motorola is planning to update the Moto Z3, Z3 Play, Z2 Force Edition, Z2 Play, X4, G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play. That's it. If you own any other Moto smartphone, you're out of luck. The company says these models will receive Android 9 Pie updates "this fall". Nothing more... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Pc3yOk via IFTTT

Alexa and Cortana are now BFFs - you can use Alexa-enabled devices to talk to Cortana and vice versa. This feature was unveiled by Microsoft and Amazon at Microsoft's BUILD developer conference, but was limited to beta testers. It is now available to a wider audience as a public preview. Note that this is available only in the US for now. Here's how it works. Say you have an Amazon Echo. You can say "Alexa, open Cortana" and then ask her about your schedule, send an email and anything else the assistant can do. You can do multiple commands without having to say "Open Cortana" before each... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2w9DV8t via IFTTT

The three upcoming iPhones that Apple will launch next month have been leaking a lot. One thing that we still don't know is what they'll be called, however. That hasn't stopped the gold-plating experts at Goldgenie from choosing to refer to the successor to the iPhone X as the iPhone Xs. What's more, you can already pre-order a "Billionaire Solid Gold Edition" of the iPhone "Xs". It comes with 18k gold plating and can be yours for the eye-watering amount of £100,000. The good news, if you can call it that, is that pre-ordering only requires a 50% deposit. You then have plenty of time... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BgAhPO via IFTTT

EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) has published its top picks for 2018-2019 in the "Mobile Devices" category. Let's start with the Honor 10, which was voted the best lifestyle smartphone. The handset won the award due to its head-turning design with stunning color schemes and NPU chip inside that drives those AI features such as scene recognition when shooting stills. Nowadays Instagram is a lifestyle and you'd need the perfect selfie and the best possible photo of the place you've been to. So the Honor 10 delivers. And unsurprisingly, the Huawei P20 Pro takes the best... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MO4Ttk via IFTTT

The vivo X23 is still pretty much a mystery and we have nothing solid on it. We just heard about vivo X21's successor yesterday from the most unusual place - vivo's own Jovi smart assistant. According to Jovi, the handset will arrive on August 20 although, it seems way too early given the limited information that has leaked. Translated Weibo post Luckily, there's a new report going around detailing some of the key specs. The handset will feature a Snapdragon 670 chipset paired with at least 8GB of RAM and it's built around a 6.4-inch "full-screen" display. We don't know if the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2OEaLpv via IFTTT

Xiaomi wanted to expand its reach beyond its few official markets and it had to do just one thing - give up on MIUI. It all started with the Mi A1 - Xiaomi's first Android One smartphone, and now not one but two sequels are coming to replace it - Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Our Mi A2 review is done, so today we will be taking the Mi A2 Lite for a spin. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2nFihFd via IFTTT

Sony's Xperia XZ2 launched in France earlier this year at €799. If you haven't picked one up yet but are interested in the device, now may be the perfect time to act. Rue du Commerce is currently offering the Xperia XZ2 in blue for only €469. That means you can save a whopping €330 compared to the normal pricing of the handset in the country. It's unclear how long this deal will last, so don't postpone hitting that Buy Now button if you're captivated by the phone's 5.7-inch 18:9 FHD+ touchscreen, its Snapdragon 845 chipset, the 4GB of RAM that comes along with it, the 64GB expandable... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2PckEM1 via IFTTT

BlackBerry is having an announcement on August 30 in Berlin right in time for IFA. The company already outed its flagship Key2, so it will most likely introduce the Key2 LE that appeared earlier this month. With two weeks left until the event, first press renders just leaked, revealing the looks of the midranger. It will keep the QWERTY keyboard, but the back of the phone looks more plastic than the polycarbonate panel of the Key2. BlackBerry Key2 LE press renders BlackBerry could also drop the metal frame and front from the Key2 LE, allowing the device to be offered in... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2BdbvzV via IFTTT

Today OnePlus started rolling out OxygenOS 5.1.11 to the OnePlus 6. As usual this is a staged distribution, so only a limited number of users will receive it in the next few hours. A broader rollout will happen in a few days after the company makes sure there are no critical bugs. The initial push isn't based on regions, it's just randomly sent to a subset of devices. The new build fixes the screen flickering issue in daylight that surfaced last month. This occurred in bright ambient lighting conditions when adaptive brightness was turned on. Additionally, the camera HDR mode has... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2MMigdf via IFTTT

India is the second largest smartphone market and every maker wants a piece of that pie. So, analysts are tracking it carefully, but their numbers differ. The latest to chime in is IDC and its data shows that Xiaomi has a larger lead than other analysts have suggested. Xiaomi took a 29.7% share of the Q2 shipments with 10 million units. In contrast, Samsung shipped only 8 million units for a 23.9% of the market. While the numbers from Canalys and Counterpoint agree on the Xiaomi numbers, the Samsung numbers are off. And not just them - going by IDC data, Oppo's market is smaller and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2vK5mGs via IFTTT

This may feel like a bit of a deja vu, but today is the official unveiling of the Oppo F9. It boasts a 90.8% screen to body ratio, its 19.5:9 screen covering most of the front and featuring a small V-shaped notch. That notch houses a 25MP selfie camera with hardware support for HDR. The other camera, the one on the back, is a 16MP + 2MP dual shooter. The second sensor is used for bokeh effects while the 16MP sensor does most of the work (it has an f/1.8 aperture). from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2nGA5Q6 via IFTTT

Motorola P30 was unveiled today, as promised last week. The phone was already listed yesterday on the official Moto website, but today it is available for pre-order. The P30 arrives with Snapdragon 636 chipset, dual cameras for Bokeh effects and price tag of around $300. The Motorola P30 arrives with 6.2" IPS LCD panel and Full HD+ resolution. There is a notch on top, making the tall screen even taller, extending the ratio to 19:9. The octa-core CPU is clocked at 1.8 GHz and comes with Adreno 509 GPU. Motorola coupled the chipset with 6 GB RAM and two storage options - 64 GB or... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2KVbRuz via IFTTT

Not long after the Mi A2's official launch last month, Xiaomi delivers an update to the phone including the latest August security patch and a new feature to the main camera. Screenshots after the update We are talking about Full HD video recording at 60fps. But the best part is that the camera supports EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) in 1080p@60fps mode - we've checked and it works perfectly. If you still haven't received the update, try downloading it manually by going to Settings > System > System Update > Check for update. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Mn26KH via IFTTT

Makers are already stepping away from wide notches - yes, Sharp and Essential had this design from the beginning, now Oppo is adopting it and so is Huawei. The ARE-AL00, which is reported as either Honor 8X or 8S, arrived at TENAA and the photos show a small V-shaped notch. The full specs aren't available yet, those will be published later. Various certification authorities have lifted the veil a little bit - like 3C, which confirmed the 18W fast charger (9V at 2A). Huawei ARE-L00, perhaps the Honor 8X or Honor 8S The Huawei Honor 8X (or 8S) will reportedly use a... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles https://ift.tt/2Bdlzcm via IFTTT

Randy Bryce, a union ironworker turned progressive rockstar, won the from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2B9VQSc via Latest News

Las Vegas police have released bodycam and 911 audio from an incident last week where an officer shot and killed a man who had stabbed his own wife. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MfDWCG via Latest News

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban overran a remote base in northern Afghanistan, killing 17 soldiers, as Afghan forces battled the insurgents for the fifth straight day in the eastern city of Ghazni on Tuesday, trying to flush them out of the city's outskirts, officials said. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2BdUHc3 via Latest News

A US judge has received death threats after granting bail to five suspects in a case involving nearly a dozen allegedly malnourished children found at a remote compound in New Mexico. Judge Sarah Backus granted the three men and two women -- described by authorities as Muslim extremists -- bail on Monday on grounds that prosecutors had failed to present clear and convincing evidence that they posed a threat. Prosecutors say the suspects in the case had trained some of the children -- aged between one and 15 -- to use weapons and carry out school shootings. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2MtwCTb via Latest News

How to Use Amazon Echo as Your Home Security System    Lifehacker Saint Louis University is placing 2300 Echo Dots in student living spaces    The Verge Cortana and Alexa can call each other at the beginning of their new relationship    Digital Trends Alexa, open Cortana; Cortana, open Alexa - The Amazon Blog - About Amazon    The Amazon Blog - About Amazon The Alexa-Cortana integration is now available in a public preview    TechCrunch Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2OENrbg via Technology

Google One launches with cheaper cloud storage plans    The Verge Google One is now open to all    TechCrunch Need Cloud Storage? Google One Offers Paid Plans You Can Share    PCMag Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nFuwRW via Technology

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Sleek and new, but too much déjà vu    BGR 7 tips and tricks for the Note 9's new S Pen features    CNET iPhone X Plus vs Galaxy Note 9: Samsung Already Defeated By Apple    Forbes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: A better Note for most of us    Engadget Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2KU0qn2 via Technology

Diablo III's Switch version leaked ahead of official unveil, coming “2018”    Ars Technica 'Diablo III' is reportedly bringing loot-filled goodness to Switch this year    Digital Trends Report: Diablo 3 coming to Nintendo Switch this year    Polygon Forbes confirms Diablo 3 for Nintendo Switch then takes down the Article! : NintendoSwitch - Reddit    Reddit Diablo III Is Coming To Switch Later This Year    Kotaku Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2KVRzkK via Technology

Report: Google Finally Has a Plan to Make a Good Smartwatch    Gizmodo Google is reportedly developing an AI assistant that recommends workouts and meal plans    VentureBeat Google reportedly set to launch an AI fitness coach for smartwatches    Digital Trends Exclusive: Google is developing a wearable health and fitness assistant called 'Google Coach' - Android Police    Android Police Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nFmhVZ via Technology

Moto P30 With iPhone X-Like Notch Launched: Price, Specifications; Android Pie Eligible Moto Phones Confirmed    NDTV Moto P30 goes live with iPhone X design, Huawei P20 paint job    Android Central Furious fans label Motorola's new handset a 'shameless rip off'    NEWS.com.au Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2PcD1QY via Technology

2019 BMW 3 Series Prototype first drive review: Building a better benchmark    CNET The New 2019 BMW 3-series Is Poised to Be a Sports Sedan Again    Car and Driver 2019 BMW 330i Prototype First Drive Review | Fine-tuned and more dynamic    Autoblog (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2OHnsQt via Technology

Counter Strike brings back the legendary MP5 SMG    BGR India Counter-Strike: GO brings back the MP5    Polygon A Classic Counter-Strike Gun Returns    Kotaku Australia Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Bh7NoY via Technology

Apple accused of pressuring game rivals in Japan: Nikkei    Business Insider Apple Facing Investigation in Japan Over Accusations of Anti-Competitive Behavior    Mac Rumors Apple runs afoul of Japanese government again    Cult of Mac Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2w8LOe3 via Technology

Epic iPhone X, Galaxy S9 Plus, Huawei P20 Pro, Pixel 2 camera showdown    CNET An early retail listing has revealed the Huawei Mate 20's key specs and pricing    Phone Arena Possible Huawei Mate 20 Display & Notch Dimensions Leak    Android Headlines Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2Pdjwrs via Technology

Fortnite Update Coming Soon [Update: Out Now]    GameSpot 3 things to know from Fortnite's patch v5.21    Polygon Latest Fortnite: Battle Royale update adds devastating heavy sniper rifle    PC Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nGBDK5 via Technology

Xbox Game Pass Subscription Just $30 In The US    GameSpot Xbox Games With Gold and PS Plus Predictions for September 2018    Game Revolution Microsoft Is Giving Away a Gold-Plated Xbox One X    IGN Nordic (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2P7GDno via Technology

Ford's 2019 Ranger configurator builds out one pricey pickup    SlashGear Ford Releases the Real Prices for 2019 Ranger    PickupTrucks.com 2019 Ford Ranger Price Starts Just over $25K    Car and Driver Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2vKmRX6 via Technology

New Leak Suggests Next Fitbit Charge Will Skip the One Feature It Really Needs    Gizmodo Fitbit Charge 3 Leaks In Hi-Res Renders, Two Colors Revealed    Android Headlines Massive Fitbit Charge 3 leak appears to have revealed all the key specs    TrustedReviews Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nHs8ug via Technology

King launches Legend of Solgard, its first mobile role-playing game for iOS and Android    VentureBeat 'Legend of Solgard' Review – King Takes their Matching Game to a Whole New Level    Touch Arcade The creators of Candy Crush's next project: Legend of Solgard, a Ragnarok themed RPG    Destructoid Legend Of Solgard is the next big game from the makers of Candy Crush Saga    Metro Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2vLIq9O via Technology

Google tracks your movements, like it or not    Richmond.com How to track where Google's tracking you    Washington Post Google Assistant and Google Home won't work properly if you completely disable Google's location tracking    Business Insider Tracking you and me    The Indian Express Report: Google Still Tracks You Even with Location History Off    Voice of America Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2BckEZu via Technology

Chrome Canary speeds up browsing with partial page loads    Engadget Chrome Canary Will Use Partial Page Loads To Speed Up Browsing Time    Ubergizmo New Chrome feature could speed up the entire internet    New York Post Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2MeNqhr via Technology

Shadow of the Tomb Raider's new game plus gives unique skills on a second playthrough    PCGamesN Shadow of The Tomb Raider Adds Unique New Game Plus    The Nerd Stash (press release) Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2vNTJhI via Technology

Mystery Ford Debut Planned For 2018 Woodward Dream Cruise    autoevolution 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt Steve McQueen Edition by Steeda    Top Speed Dream drive: 2019 Mustang Bullitt rumbles through streets of San Francisco    Nova News Now Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2nFJLur via Technology

Nintendo Switch Demo Of Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Releases Very Soon    GameSpot Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Demo Strikes Tomorrow    Attack of the Fanboy Full coverage from Technology - Google News https://ift.tt/2MRlMn0 via Technology