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Google is actively investigating reports of possible screen burn-in on Pixel 2 XL units. Get the details here.(This is a preview – click here to read the entire entry.)
Xiaomi’s upcoming budget phone will feature an 18:9 display with thin bezels.
The Redmi Note 4 turned out to be one of the most popular devices in the budget segment this year, and it looks like Xiaomi is all set to announce a successor. A phone bearing model number MEE7 has made its way through TENAA, and the device in question is likely to be the Redmi Note 5. Based on the images in the listing, Xiaomi is looking to switch to an 18:9 display with thin bezels for its upcoming budget phone.
The design itself at the back looks very similar to that of the Redmi Note 4, and while we’ve seen Xiaomi introduce dual cameras in the budget segment with the Mi A1, it looks like the Redmi Note 5 will feature a single rear camera.
The TENAA listing also gives us a detailed look at the specs, with the Redmi Note 5 set to feature a 5.99-inch FHD+ display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080, 3GB/4GB of RAM, 32GB and 64GB storage options, microSD slot, hybrid dual SIM card slot, 12MP camera at the…
The Essential Phone now has a more palatable starting price.
The Essential Phone didn’t have an easy go of things in its first few weeks on the market. Lauded for its incredible industrial design, the phone’s software was barebones to a fault and its camera was criticized for its slow speed, poor low-light performance, and lack of features.
Now months later, Essential’s marketing department peep-quiet, the phone has received numerous updates, many of which have improved the overall software experience while adding much-needed camera usability. It’s not perfect, but it’s a heck of a lot better than when we reviewed it in late August.
Starting today, though, it’s going to be easier to justify purchasing Essential’s first hardware product: it’s receiving a $200 price cut to $499 on the company’s website, and existing buyers will get a Friends & Family coupon worth the same amount towards a new Essential Phone or a 360-degree camera add-on. From the company’s blog:
At Essentia…
Besides the poor camera performance, perhaps the biggest complaint with the Essential Phone was the price. While the phone definitely had a premium design with a good software experience, the $700 asking price was a sore point for potential buyers. No…
The boys of South Park return with a new combat system and the same bad taste.
Yes, the original release date was announced for December 2016 but we can all rest easy now that South Park: The Fractured but Whole has been released. Three years after the release of South Park: The Stick of Truth the adoring public have a whole new set of adventures to go on with the kids from Colorado.
It probably goes without saying that anyone who is a diehard South Park fan has already ran out and scooped up a copy, but what about the rest of us? Is it worth your sixty dollars (more or less) and is it worth your twenty hours of game time (more or less)? Let’s take a look at five reasons why you might want to put South Park: The Fractured but Whole on your to-play list.
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It really is like playing an episode of the show
Perhaps your time is at a premium and you would love to watch South Park AND play a game. Well, this is your chance. South Park: The Fractured but Whole is a pretty…
If you’re thinking about buying the latest phones from Google, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, consider these other options first.(This is a preview – click here to read the entire entry.)
The Google Home doesn’t have a display of its own, but it’s becoming very good at controlling other screens around your house. You can start playback of content from Google Photos, YouTube, and others with a simple voice command, turning the Home into…
All Chromecasts are not created equal, especially when it comes to Daydream.
Google’s latest update to the Daydream VR platform includes an exciting new way to share VR experiences with those in the room with you. A quick click on the Chromecast icon will send everything the player sees to the closest television, which is a lot more fun than just watching someone with a headset on their face.
The big question now is which Chromecast will offer the best experience for this? And if you already have a Chromecast, is it time to consider an upgrade? After some extensive testing, it looks like the Chromecast Ultra is going to offer the best experience for Daydream users. Here’s why!
Read more at VRHeads!
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Battery life is a highly subjective thing. For some, getting 3-4 hours of screen-on time is more than adequate, others don’t consider anything short of 6 to be enough. Even though I’m probably on my phone more often than most (since it’s kinda my job)…
If you have a recent Mercedes-Benz, you may have used the ‘Mercedes me’ app. It allows you to manage your car remotely, including starting the engine (2016 models or newer) and locking/unlocking the doors. The app currently has an average rating of 2.1 stars on the Play store, with the vast majority of reviews being one star.
While I can’t say for certain if the app’s basic functionality has improved at all (I don’t own a Benz), Mercedes has quietly added an important feature – fingerprint support.
Mercedes adds fingerprint support to its otherwise-terrible app was written by the awesome team at Android Police.
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