Essential Phone, the very first project by the ”rogue” ex-CEO of Android Andy Rubin, is finally out in the United States of America. Phone can be pre-ordered from Sprint and Essential Best Buy for $699, and it comes unlocked. Right now, only black model is available. UK and India release date is unknown. Essential promises to keep customers ...
Heh, I guess I have something to write about here... Android 8.0 Oreo is a long-awaited, Android OS, older or newer, are the main software of the majority of worldwide smartphones and mobiles devices. It means that Android has lots of responsibility on its hands, as the company always has to do its best to turn out pristine, bug-free operating systems ...
As perhaps you have already heard, there was a ”small misunderstanding” a few weeks ago between the American government and a Russian antyvirus creators Kaspersky. Kaspersky was accused of leaking information to the Russian intelligence, and the US government readily removed it from its list of trusted software deliverers. Losing a single, ...
Ladies and gentleman, it is now official - the name of the Android 8.0 is Oreo. Sorry, Oatmeal Cookies and Octopuses, you were close but no cigar. So, now that we have the matter of the OS' name out of the way, what are the new features it offers? Well, the ones we are aware of so far are: - notification dots. Similiar to 3D Touch, they offer a quick ...
Facebook is not very popular in China. Okay, let me rephrase that; Facebook could be very popular in China if it was not banned there ever since 2009. Chinese government does not see freedom of the Internet as something worthwhile, and have blocked many foreign websites from appearing on the chinese web. This, though, does not stop Facebook from ...
Android must have had lots of fun, keeping us in the dark about Android 8.0's real name. Still, all good times must come to an end... Later today, Android will officially reveal the real name of its new OS. Still, as you know, the rumour train has no brakes!, hence why the above picture. The graphic has been posted online by one Evan Blass (all hail), ...
Andy Rubin's startup phone can now be bought in Essential, Best Buy and Sprint, both from their websites and retail stores. Sprint is an exclusive Essential Phone provider in the United States. Every version of the phone is unlocked and supports every big network. Phone's retail price is $699. It can also be bought for $14.58 per month for 18 months. ...
The above information comes from one Dave2D, reasonably well known Tweetster and YouTube tech reviewer. Dave2D's claim is somewhat backed by the fact that Essential Phone became available for pre-order in Canada merely a day after his announcement. According to Telus, the store that offers the PH-1 as a Canada-exlusive, device will cost CA$1050. Specific ...
Some believe it will be Oreo; others swear it will be Oatmeal. David Ruddock from Android Police may or may not know which name it will be called, but he does claim to know when will we know the name. According to Mr Ruddock, Android will hold some sort of event on August 21rd - day of solar eclipse, by the way - during which the company will reveal ...
Google Hangouts is down in multiple parts of the USA due to an unknown issue. If you attempt to send a message via a Hangout, all you will get is a ”Message not delivered” notice. As of now there is no word on the nature of the problem and when will it be solved. This kind of glitches usually does not take long, though, so be patient. I am sure ...
Renders have surfaced on the Russian Facebook-esque social network VKontakte (because rusky cannot play with everyone else and have to do everything their own way). Their Yota Phone 3 is quite an original project. Its main feature seems to be dual display setup; phone has both a regular front screen and a monochromatic one on the back cover. Why the secondary ...
Do you know a company called Shenzhen Neo Electronic? It is a chinese tech manufacturer who produces, among other things, Internet cameras that can be installed in a varity of household items. Now imagine yourself buying their webcam and installing it in your child's teddy bear, so you can keep an eye on her/him even when away from home. After some ...