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It was in September last year when Samsung's mobile boss DJ Koh said the company will launch a foldable smartphone sometime in 2018. Sadly, there's been a delay and at the ongoing CES show, Koh revealed that the launch time frame has been pushed to 2019. He said UX is the biggest obstacle Samsung is facing in commercialization, but assured that Samsung is working aggressively to overcome the problem. Meanwhile, a new report out of South Korea is offering some details of Samsung's foldable device plans. It says the company is going to develop foldable displays by March, and manufacture... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ALWEai via IFTTT

There were already reports that the next Samsung Galaxy S series phones will be unveiled in February at MWC 2018, and now, Samsung has officially confirmed this. The company's mobile business president DJ Koh made the revelation at the ongoing CES. He added the release date for the Galaxy S9 series of devices will also be announced during the trade show in February. Samsung Galaxy S8 Last year's Galaxy S8/S8+ were unveiled at a special event in March, with sales beginning in April. This time around, the release date should be sometime in March. Via from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mlxbjJ via IFTTT

We already know the Huawei-AT&T deal over selling the Mate 10 Pro didn't materialize, and the former even confirmed it indirectly. There was, however, no information on exactly why that happened. Until now that is, as a new report says the collaboration couldn't see the light of the day after US lawmakers raised concerned over it. Here's what the report said: The AT&T deal died a few weeks after members of the U.S. Senate and House intelligence committees wrote to the Federal Communications Commission raising concerns about reports that Huawei had struck a deal with a major... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2COzzpq via IFTTT

Last week, it came to light that the Android 8.1 update has introduced swipe issues in Pixel and Nexus branded devices. Well, acting swiftly, Google has now confirmed that it's investigating the problem. Orrin, a Google forums community manager and also a company employee, posted today that they are looking into swipe issues, and will be reaching out privately for bug reports. To quickly refresh, affected users say actions like swiping up to bring lock screen, swiping to dismiss lock screen notifications, or swiping to answer/decline calls either requires extra effort or multiple... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2FkXgXX via IFTTT

You can now buy the Google Pixel 2 in the Kinda Blue color version in unlocked form, both from the Google Store as well as Fi, the search giant's own carrier experiment. Up until today, the only model up for grabs in Kinda Blue was the one intended for Verizon. Thus it looks like Big Red's exclusivity on the hue has finally expired. Note that the Pixel 2 in Kinda Blue is only available with 64GB of storage. It can be yours for $649. As you may know, the Pixel 2 XL doesn't have a blue iteration - that's only purchasable in black or black and white (nicknamed 'Panda'). The Kinda Blue... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mjCH6m via IFTTT

Nextbit, now Razer, has announced that the Nextbit Robin Smart Storage feature will go offline on March 1, 2018. The company is requesting its users to download all their data by visiting the website cloud.nextbit.com before it gets deleted on March 1. The Nextbit Smart Storage service was the pièce de résistance of the Robin when it launched. It had an automatic backup feature with 100GB of storage that backed up things like unused apps and photos to the cloud service so as to not take up space locally. The cloud icon with the lights you see in the image above showed how much of... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2DfPfCX via IFTTT

Razer has announced that it has partnered with Netflix to bring HDR-10 and 5.1 audio support to the Razer Phone. While there exist phones that can playback content in HDR on Netflix, the Razer Phone will be the first mobile device to get 5.1 audio support. In an update arriving later this month, new and existing users will get the option to watch Netflix in HDR. This was a bit of a surprise since Razer never mentioned support for HDR previously but apparently the Razer Phone does have an HDR-10 display, although I'm not sure if that means you can play local HDR videos or HDR videos on... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2qKr4tP via IFTTT

Huawei has recently confirmed that it's flagship smartphone will not be hitting carrier stores, however there's still some worthwhile news for those looking for a different smartphone approach in the US. Huawei isn't bringing every single color of the phone to the States, but it will be bringing three colors to the US: Mocha Brown, Black, and Midnight Blue. In addition, the Mate 10 Porsche Design is also hitting the US. While the Mate 10 Pro and the Mate 10 Porsche design are identical in specs and features, the Porsche Design brings a deluxe hardware and unboxing experience. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2AKzbX9 via IFTTT

We began this year by finding out that LG plans to rename its flagship series - hence, the device formerly referred to as G7 would be called something else. This handset is expected to become available in April. Now though the plot thickens, since LG's own official website for the UK lists the G7. The mention is buried in a page describing fast charging and the various iterations of Qualcomm Quick Charge supported by its smartphones. Sure enough, under Quick Charge 4.0 we can see "Future LG G7", while the G6 and G5 have shipped with Quick Charge 3.0. This may be the first... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CI5rM7 via IFTTT

Razer has taken a leaf out of Logitech's book and introduced its own truly wireless mouse technology that gets its power from the mouse pad. Called the HyperFlux, the technology includes a compatible mouse pad and mouse that work together to ensure you never have to charge your wireless mouse again. Razer's approach is similar to Logitech's but not identical. The mouse is still getting its power from the mouse pad. Unlike the Powerplay system, however, the mice in Razer's HyperFlux don't have a battery so that mat isn't charging a battery that in turns powers the mouse but rather... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2AIX4OR via IFTTT

This might be the first glimpse of the Nokia 1, key word being might. The device is rumored to be the most affordable smartphone in HMD's line-up, with a price of around $95/€80 and a launch date somewhere in March. Rumors make it sound pretty similar to the Nokia 2 with a 720p IPS screen and modest memory capacity, 1GB of RAM and 8GB storage. A metal frame and polycarbonate body hark back to the Nokia glory days. Potential Nokia 1 leak Interestingly, the Nokia 1 is reported to run Android Go, the lighter version of the mobile OS that is optimized for low-power devices. The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2qKAFAX via IFTTT

HTC postponed the Oreo update for the U11 in Europe, apologizing for the delay. Less than a week later, the upgrade has started hitting devices in Europe, the Middle East and Africa region, also known as EMEA. It's a 1.31 GB download and brings "system enhancements". The update should include better performance of the Edge Launcher and HTC Helper. It also has more detailed notifications and icon badges. The EMEA region is the latest that got the update. It first appeared in Taiwan and unlocked devices in the US, followed by Vietnam and Australia. After the U11 got its... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CYdgRo via IFTTT

While Alexa and Google are fighting for the leading position in the smart speaker market, Cortana by Microsoft is lagging behind. This should change soon after Qualcomm announced at CES 2018 its new Smart Audio Platform, developed jointly with Microsoft. Anthony Murray, a senior executive of Qualcomm, commented that the "new platform is now designed to offer greater flexibility for manufacturers wanting to deliver highly differentiated user experiences, taking advantage of the power and personalization capabilities of Cortana." Jordi Ribas of Microsoft added that "support for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mlvse7 via IFTTT

SanDisk is showcasing two new flash drives at CES this year. The more interesting one is the 1TB USB Type-C drive, which is said to be the smallest of its kind in the world. Unfortunately, there is not much else known about this drive for now apart from that it's small and big at the same time. The other drive is an actual product that was launched, which is the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive, which is claimed to be the smallest 256GB flash drive in the world. It has the same form-factor as other SanDisk Ultra Fit drives, which means it is just a tiny bit larger... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CJEdF7 via IFTTT

Every year at CES Razer brings out crazy new concept devices. This year we saw Project Ariana (an immersive video projection system) and now Project Linda - a laptop dock for the Razer Phone. Linda has a 13.3" screen with QHD resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and HDR support, similar to the phone's own screen. That screen will be used as sort of secondary display/touchpad. But there's also a full-screen keyboard complete with customizable Razer Chroma backlighting (because nothing says "Razer" like RGB lights). Razer's Project Linda is a laptop dock for the Razer Phone Once... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CTnWAG via IFTTT

Amazon India teased a new Galaxy On device in December. Today the phone debuted with the name Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime and will be exclusive to the online retailer. The phone is also available in the UAE via its affiliate retailer Souq. The Galaxy On7 Prime has an Exynos 7870 chipset with octa-core CPU. RAM is 3 GB, while the storage is 32 GB, of which 24.6 GB available to the user. There is also a microSD dedicated slot for up to 256 GB that also has room for two nano SIM cards. The main camera is 13 MP with f/1.9 aperture, while the front camera is 8 MP with similarly bright... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2qN4uke via IFTTT

HTC Vive leapt ahead of the VR competition with a new Pro model. The major upgrade are two new OLED displays with a combined resolution of 2,880 x 1,600px, a massive 78% increase over the original Vive headset (and well ahead of Oculus and Sony). This will offer a sharper view with crisp text and better-looking graphics - a 37% jump in pixel density to 615ppi. The HTC Vive Pro headset also comes with two cameras (up from one) to help developers build AR experiences. The Pro also features dual mics (with noise cancellation) and headphones with built-in amp. Alert mode and Conversation... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2mbfzpS via IFTTT

Parent company TCL is shaking up its аlcatel brand. It is changing the naming scheme and restructuring its portfolio to give consumers better value for money. The company is also seeking out partnership with online retailers around the world to increase availability of its phones. The Idol name is retiring, to be replaced by the 1, 3 and 5 Series phones. These will cost under $100, $200 and $300 respectively. Each series will have different devices, each with its own strength. The company is updating its design language as well. The new phones will feature 18:9 screens made by TCL... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2qKOKyf via IFTTT

After having success with the BlackBerry Motion and Keyone in 2017, BlackBerry will release at least 2 new Android smartphones in 2018. At this point we can only guess on what BlackBerry has in store for 2018 but we could at least expect successors to the Motion and Keyone and perhaps even an entry level phone. The BlackBerry Motion will finally go on sale in the US, starting January 12. It will retail for $449.99 and will be available online at Amazon and BestBuy.com. The Motion launched in Q4 of last year but initially skipped the US market. In addition, BlackBerry will... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CJFcF2 via IFTTT

Back in December Synaptics announced a fingerprint scanner for smartphones that can be placed under the display. The company said a "Tier 1" manufacturer would introduce the first phone with the tech at CES 2018. Today vivo confirmed rumors from yesterday and showcased the device in Las Vegas, becoming the first company in the world to implement the technology in a smartphone. The in-display fingerprint sensor will sit between the mainboard and the OLED panel where it will illuminate the finger and then process the beams of light. Alex Feng, Senior VP at vivo, said in a press... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2CWNj4G via IFTTT