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  • Android One Moto X4 gets updated to Oreo 8.1

    The Android One edition of the Motorola Moto X4 is getting updated to Android 8.1 Oreo as we speak. The firmware is labeled OPW28.46-3 and brings along the March 1 security patch. The standard version of the phone will likely get the 8.1 update soon. The Android One Moto X4 got the 8.0 Oreo update…

  • Meizu patents under-display fingerprint scanner technology

    Samsung said a fingerprint scanner could not be incorporated in its Galaxy S8 and Apple had no better luck so it had to ditch the authentication option completely with the iPhone X. All we have left is the Chinese giants to propel this trend forward, just like vivo did with the X20 Plus UD, announced…

  • Xiaomi brings a new Redmi 5A color to India to mark 5 million units sold

    Xiaomi has announced a new color variant of its Redmi 5A will go on sale in India this month – Lake Blue. The color joins the Rose Gold which was announced in February and the Grey in which the Redmi 5A was originally announced back in November. Indian buyers can order a Lake Blue (or…

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro arriving in Europe for €230

    Last month Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 5 Pro, also known as Redmi Note 5 in China. After its debut in India, the phone is set to arrive in Europe, according to popular Twitter tipster Roland Quand. He revealed the dual-cam midranger is being prepared with all the appropriate LTE bands and should be launched…

  • Google Home gets ability to set location-based reminders

    Google Home is getting yet another useful feature: location-based reminders. Yes, now you can ask your Home unit to remind you about something at, let’s say, the supermarket you frequent, and it will make sure the Google Assistant on your phone does that when you are at the location. Yup, we’ve all been there. Try…

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