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Sony unveiled three phones at CES and the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra got a warm reception in last week's poll. There's no clear favorite, the votes for these two are nearly evenly split (the Ultra wins by a nose). Many appreciated the upgrades that Sony brought to the XA line-up, things like 4K video recording and bigger battery. Sony's screens are also held in high regard, especially now that the smaller phone made the jump to 1080p resolution. The revamped Xperia design didn't go over so well, however, people found it stale and many harped on the bezels. The Xperia L2 was mostly... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DrYBip via IFTTT

Did you know that the heaviest phone in our database is the Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100? At a hefty 300g, this is one chunky headset though we should give it props for having an entire point and shoot camera built in. 21x optical zoom with OIS, xenon flash and everything! Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 Okay, "phone" may be a bit of a stretch here but when you look at the extremes of each measurement you are bound to find some oddities. We should disclose that we filtered out the most unpopular devices - everything on this list is odd sure, but not unheard of. If you're into selfies,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Bh8cCs via IFTTT

Introduction The Moto G5S Plus is one of the most balanced phones Motorola has on offer and it's selling at a really attractive price. And we finally got round to reviewing it, that is. Oh well, our timing isn't spot on but the package and the price are. from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BgmsLR via IFTTT

TCL announced the revamped structure of its alcatel smartphone lineup at CES - in broad strokes, at least. Strictly speaking, no device went official then and there, and it wasn't until January 17 when the alcatel 3C kicked things off. What we have now are a few listings from Amazon France, where the alcatel 5 and alcatel 3V have been listed for pre-order. Amazon isn't known for providing the most thorough or accurate specsheets, but there are a few details revealed, alongside the prices of the two smartphones. The alcatel 5's price is set at a cent short of €230 and it will come with... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ro4xDg via IFTTT

Apple's HomePod is coming and there's no stopping it now. About time, really - the smart speaker was unveiled on June 5 last year, with a market launch initially planned for December and then pushed back to early 2018. Well, early 2018 it is, and the HomePod has now received FCC certification. Apple HomePod FCC ID label location Following a rumor from earlier this week that a million units have been dispatched from manufacturer Inventec's warehouses, the smart speaker should be hitting the shelves any day now. At least in the countries from the initial wave of availability,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DvrQQt via IFTTT

The Essential Phone can now be snatched for a mere CAD 460 (the equivalent of around $370) in... well, Canada. Telus subsidiary Koodo is offering the PH-1 (black only) at that price free of contract, though you'd still need to have an extra CAD 15 for a SIM. the offer is live on Telus too, where the SIM card will be CAD 5 more expensive. While it's CAD 100 more than what the handset ran for around Black Friday, the price is still a bargain for the Essential Phone, which comes with top-quality build and flagship internals. Despite a less than impressive sales record and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2FY7LAE via IFTTT

The LG G6+ has received a solid price cut in the US, where the unlocked version of the device is currently going for $599.99. Retailer B&H is offering the phone at that rate, down $200 from the tag the device usually carries there. As already mentioned, it's a carrier unlocked version, and is compatible with GSM and select CDMA networks (all Big Four US networks should be included). There's no information on exactly when the promo ends. For more info, head to the Source link below. Source from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DRuUnF via IFTTT

Commentary: In an ad to coincide with the AFC Championship game, Beats features the New England Patriots quarterback being deaf to criticism. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mZp0cY via Mobiles

Commentary: In asking Facebook's so-called community to decide which news sources are trustworthy, Mark Zuckerberg offers a truly disturbing rationale. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DpqyXY via Mobiles

This portable music player that delivers a bigger bang for your tunes. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mVH5I3 via Mobiles

Commentary: At Dusseldorf airport in Germany, windy landings are a regular occurrence. This one, however, looks like it was especially fun. from CNET http://ift.tt/2F0KAo5 via Mobiles

Incredibly enough the Vista Spark is an awesome sounding, yet affordable amplifier. from CNET http://ift.tt/2EYdIfF via Mobiles

We chat with GM's Tim Herrick to learn how Chevy's new truck can run on a single cylinder, among other innovations. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DTMjwj via Mobiles

Tim Herrick, chief engineer for the 2019 Silverado, stopped by the Roadshow stage during the 2018 Detroit Auto Show to go over all the changes that his team made to the new truck. from CNET http://ift.tt/2DmVDrf via Mobiles

In this week's recap, Amazon Prime's monthly membership costs increase by 18 percent. Meanwhile, the Detroit Auto Show highlights the trucks of the future. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Bibohs via Mobiles

The actor who plays Lt. Ash Tyler reveals his most surreal -- and most painful -- acting moments as his character's big twist is finally revealed. Spoilers! from CNET http://ift.tt/2mZNBhV via Mobiles

Show Us Yours: Some people hire home installers. Darrell from Illinois hired himself to build his sports-tastic home-theater room. The results are pretty astounding. from CNET http://ift.tt/2Bg8x8I via Mobiles

In the year since his election, Donald Trump has used Twitter as an official White House channel for everything from policies and praise to bullying and brinksmanship. from CNET http://ift.tt/2mXqoNh via Mobiles

WASHINGTON — As a government shutdown grew increasingly likely this week, the Trump administration scrambled to find a way to keep America’s national parks and monuments open — albeit without rangers, restrooms and other visitor services. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FVj1hb via Latest News

After the airline said it saw a spike in animal incidents, passengers must now provide documentation for their pet to the airline within 48 hours of their flight. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EYSuOW via Latest News