Jumat, 01 Juni 2018

vivo X21 FIFA World Cup Edition goes on sale

When it was announced last month, there was no clarity on whether or not the vivo X21 FIFA World Cup Edition will be made available to general public. Well, the good news is it will and it's up for grabs in China today. The official listing on vivo's China website reveals a price tag of CNY 3,698 ($576). Except for the cosmetic changes and a World Cup themed UI, the model - available in Tibetian Blue and Victory Red color options - is same as the standard vivo X21 UD. Source | Via

Vivo is announcing NEX phone on June 12

Back in February at MWC, vivo showcased the APEX Concept Phone. Last week the manufacturer told us to mark June 12 on our calendars, and now we know why. The concept is turning into a mass-production smartphone, called vivo NEX. In a series of posts on the Chinese social media Weibo, vivo said the "pursuit of excellence never stops" and it is "creating a futuristic experience". The phone is likely to have no bezels and nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio. It will most likely have a fingerprint scanner under the display, and we also expect a selfie camera coming out of the top like a...

Oreo update for Nvidia Shield TV halted over issues

Nearly a week after the Nvidia Shield TV started getting its Oreo update, the roll out has been halted. The confirmation came in the form of a reply from an Nvidia support rep on the company's official forum. Hi All, We've uncovered a couple issues thanks to feedback from our preview program that we'd like to fix prior to rolling out SHIELD TV Experience Upgrade 7.0 to more users. We're actively working to resolve the issues that have been encountered and hope to be able to restart the rollout shortly. Sadly, the rep didn't reveal any details about the nature of the issues. Here's...

Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Y2 to be Amazon Exclusive

Last month Xiaomi India announced a new Y phone is arriving on June 7. With less than a week until the launch, we found out the device will be an Amazon Exclusive. The accompanying images reveal the phone will have an impressive selfie camera with an LED flash and looking at the images, it sure looks like the Redmi S2. The Redmi Y2 is being teased with the hashtag #FindYourSelfie and as "The Real You Smartphone", meaning it will come as a direct competitor to the Oppo Realme 1, also an Amazon India exclusive. Xiaomi Redmi S2 arrived in May with AI-assisted 16 MP selfie camera...

Pixel Buds get a $30 price cut

Earlier this week, we told you about a Google Pixel Buds deal on Best Buy. While that promo is still running, what's good Google has also officially discounted the accessory. A quick look the Pixel Buds Google Store listing in the US reveals the earphones are now being sold for $129, which translates into a discount of $30 (same as what Best Buy is offering). The promo was launched yesterday, and runs through June 21. For more info on the deal and/or to make a purchase, head to the Source link below. Source

Oppo teases its future flagship Find X

We haven't seen an Oppo Find flagship since the spring of 2014, but after numerous leaks throughout the last four years, a new device is finally coming. The company confirmed on Weibo its future flagship will come as the Find X, and later the Indian Oppo division backed the info with a Twitter post. Although it is way too early to guess any specs or features, it is clear that Oppo will revive the Find series. Back in the day rumors suggested a bezel-less front, most powerful Snapdragon chipset and QHD screen. The last we heard of an Oppo Find smartphone was last year. The Find X...

Samsung Galaxy J4 goes on sale in India for $150

The Samsung Galaxy J4 was quietly launched in India, and is currently only available through offline channels. According to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom, the device costs INR 9,990 - the equivalent of $150. New Launch #SamsungGalaxyJ4 , now available for Rs.9990/- only (2GB/16GB) pic.twitter.com/3qct0QhKEb— Mahesh Telecom (@MAHESHTELECOM) May 31, 2018 The device was made official last week. It comes with Exynos 7570 SoC and a 5.5-inch HD display (16:9 ratio). Memory configuration is 2GB/16GB and the device features a 13MP/5MP camera combo. It runs Android Oreo, and packs...