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When Andy Rubin's Essential Phone launched a couple of months ago it cost $699. The company has now decided to drop the price of the handset to $499. If you have already purchased the Essential Phone then the company will give you $200 credit to be used on their store. This can be used against … [Read more...] about Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone Now Costs $499

The Google DayDream View VR was made official recently alongside the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones. This latest iteration of the DayDream View VR headset is now available for purchase directly from Google, offering an enhanced virtual reality experience for users. The DayDream View VR is … [Read more...] about Google DayDream View VR is Now Available For $99

Earlier today we saw a torture test video of the new Google Pixel 2, now we have another handset put through its paces, the LG V30. The LG V30 is put through various torture tests, these include a burn test, a bend test, and also a range of scratch tests. Just how durable is LG's new flagship? … [Read more...] about LG V30 Gets Torture Tested (Video)

The standard Nokia 8 comes with 4GB of RAM, but there is also another version of the handset that comes with 6GB of RAM. The 6GB of RAM Nokia 8 recently launched in Finland, and now Nokia has also launched the handset in Germany. The 6GB of RAM Nokia 8 is available in Germany for €669. The handset … [Read more...] about Nokia 8 With 6GB Of RAM Now Available in Germany

The new Google Pixel 2 smartphones launched yesterday, and we saw a teardown of the Pixel 2 XL earlier. Now, we have a torture test video of the Pixel 2 that delves into the durability of Google's latest offering. The video below gives us a detailed look at how durable Google's new Pixel 2 … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 2 Gets Torture Tested (Video)

The new Pixel 2 and the Google Pixel 2 XL have launched today, and the team from iFixit has already managed to get their hands on the Pixel 2 XL. This early teardown provides valuable insights into the device's internal components and repairability. The Pixel 2 XL is equipped with a 6-inch Plastic … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 2 XL Gets Taken Apart

Sony previously revealed a list of their Xperia smartphones that would be getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update. Now it looks like the Sony Xperia XZ will get the update from December. The news of the update comes direct from Sony Japan who have revealed that the update is coming to the handset in … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia XZ Will Get Android Oreo Update From December

Samsung has announced that it has teamed up with Google and will be using their ARCore platform with their Samsung Galaxy devices and their Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones. The news of this new partnership was revealed at Samsung's Developer Conference, and the S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8 will … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Devices To Adopt Google’s ARCore

Samsung has announced that its expanding its Samsung DeX platform will soon run Linux through a new Linux on a Galaxy program. Samsung has said that their Linux on a Galaxy program is in the trial stages at the moment, you can sign up to find out more details about it here. Installed as an app, … [Read more...] about Samsung DeX Now Runs Linux With Linux On A Galaxy

Amazon has announced that they have added the Moto X4 to their Amazon Prime Exclusive program in the US. The Motorola Moto X4 normally retails for $399 but Amazon are offering the handset to their Prime members for $329.99. The X4 comes with a 5.2 inch display that features a Full HD resolution of … [Read more...] about Motorola Moto X4 Lands On Amazon Prime Exclusive

UK mobile carrier EE is now offering the new Google Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL on their network. The company has an exclusive on the two handsets. Prices for the Pixel 2 start at £47.99 a month with £9.99 up front on a 24 month contract with the carrier, there are a number of different contracts … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL Launch In The UK