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  • Canadian carrier Bell to roll out RCS service soon

    Bell’s customers will soon be able to enjoy Rich Communications Services (RCS). A quick look at the carrier’s software update page for the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ reveals the service is “coming soon in select areas.” For the uninitiated, RCS is an enhanced version of SMS offering high-resolution photo sharing, instant group chats, read receipts, and…

  • BlackBerry KEYone Japanese launch set for June 29

    BlackBerry’s latest Android smartphone, the KEYone, will go on sale in Japan later this week – June 29 . Partners Fox and Caseplay have the device listed on their websites, revealing it sold out quickly when pre-orders went live on June 22. Caseplay’s website lists a price tag of JPY 69,800, or $625. The handset…

  • Google Home now supports multiple users in the UK

    Starting today, Google Home owners can add up to six people on one account. The service can recognize multiple voices, allowing users to access information and personal preferences. To activate the service, first you have to download the Google Home app. It must have a “multi-user available” card. You can also find it after clicking…

  • vivo X9s/X9s Plus to be made official next week

    Chinese smartphone manufacturer vivo has confirmed that it will be unveiling a couple of new smartphones next week. The vivo X9s and X9s Plus will be made official on July 6 according to a teaser posted by the company. While there’s nothing much known about the vivo X9s at this moment, the Plus variant was…

  • Google Wifi now available in France and Germany

    The Google Wifi mesh router is now available for purchase in two new markets: France and Germany. The company’s online store in both countries has the device listed for €139. The two-pack and three-pack will set you back €249 and €359, respectively. The device was unveiled by the Mountain View, California-based company back in October…

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