New Galaxy S9 phone, new accessories? A brand-new fast wireless charger may join the ranks of goodies you’ll be able to buy to work with the upcoming handset. An online manual for a new wireless charger (model number EP-N5100) appeared on the Samsung website. Since the model number doesn’t match any Samsung chargers that are currently …
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Report: Google Android P will embrace iPhone X
Google’s next version of Android may be designed for phones that look a lot more like the iPhone X than they do like the Pixel 2 XL. Android P — the rumored follow-up to Google’s Android Oreo OS — is said to be optimized for phones with new design types, Bloomberg reported Monday. This includes phones with notches like the iPhone X, multiple …
Read More »Samsung DeX Pad image appears online with Galaxy S9 in tow
Samsung may be updating more than just its phones. In addition to unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S9 at the end of the month, we could also see one of the Galaxy S8’s most interesting accessories also get a refresh. Unofficial renders of the DeX Pad appeared online, tweeted by frequent tipster Evan Blass. The image shows a flat pad that can hold a …
Read More »Android 8.0 Oreo update rolling out to Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus
Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus owners will soon have a sweet new OS to sink their teeth into. As spotted by SamMobile, the Android 8.0 Oreo update is finally rolling out to the Galaxy S8, with people in Germany already installing the fresh software. The update will first be available to Galaxy S8 owners who were beta testers for Android …
Read More »Apple says iPhone X and iPhone 8 won’t be throttled like 6S
Apple took a lot of heat last December when it was found that the company was slowing down older iPhone models to prevent unexpected shutdowns. But not all iPhones may be affected, as 9to5Mac points out. It turns out that the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X have certain hardware updates that allow for better power management and avoid unexpected …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S9 spotted in new lilac purple color
What’s the only thing more exciting than a new Samsung Galaxy phone? Said phone in a new color that goes beyond black. The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus were spotted in online renders in a new hue: lilac purple. …in Lilac Purple. pic.twitter.com/p506mqDci4 — Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 5, 2018 The renders were tweeted by frequent mobile tipster Evan Blass, …
Read More »Nokia 7 Plus could be first Nokia phone with an 18:9 screen
Nokia phones may join the modern world if details about an unreleased device called the Nokia 7 Plus are right. Enlarge Image These allegedly leaked slides may give us insight on an unreleased Nokia phone. Baidu user 诺记吧阿呆 The leak, which includes several pictures, shows a tall, slim phone with razor-thin bezels, according to purported marketing materials that recently appeared online, as …
Read More »Galaxy S9 price could cost $100 and £100 more than the S8
Your wallet may feel a lot lighter after you buy the Samsung Galaxy S9. Samsung’s new phone is said to cost £100 more than the Galaxy S8, TechRadar reported. That converts to a price hike of $140 and AU$175. New flagship phones often bump up the sticker price over previous years when introducing new technology and next-gen materials. The Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone …
Read More »Galaxy S9 versus Galaxy S8: Four ways the design may differ
There’s no shortage of alleged leaks and fan-made renders to satisfy our appetite while we await Samsung’s official Feb. 25 unveiling of its next flagship phone. We’ve heard rumors about the Galaxy S9‘s performance and features — like its potential face-scanning features and camera upgrades — but we’ve also heard murmurs about the phone’s design. At first glance, the Galaxy S9 could look …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S9 battery size possibly leaked by retailer
If you’re hoping that the Galaxy S9 will last twice as long as your Galaxy S8, you may want to lower your expectations. The batteries for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are rumored to stay the same size as their predecessors, according to the latest leak. If you head over to online phone component retailer Union Repair, you’ll …
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