Xbox One X pre-orders are fastest selling ever for a Microsoft console

Xbox One X pre-orders are fastest selling ever for a Microsoft console

is the most powerful gaming console ever created. It was initially unveiled in June, and it went on pre-order worldwide last Sunday night. It's only been five days since that moment, but the company is already announcing a milestone. As of now, the One X pre-orders are the fastest selling in Xbox console history. As a consequence, the console is unfortunately sold out in many countries around the world at the moment. For some retailers, it was actually the fastest Xbox to sell out ever. Microsoft plans another wave of pre-orders for next month, so those places where it's currently sold out will get new batches to offer. The console will become available on November 7. Developers have committed to enhancing more than 100 new and existing games for the Xbox One X. |

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BlackBerry now wants to license out its security-focused version of Android

BlackBerry now wants to license out its security-focused version of Android

In the past few years, BlackBerry has transformed itself from a company that made and sold smartphones running its own operating system to one that licenses its name to smartphone makers who want to take advantage of its brand recognition. It also develops what it says is a more secure version of Android than the pure thing that emanates from Google. However, partnering with the likes of TCL, Optiemus, and BB Merah Putih for smartphone production was just the first phase of BlackBerry's licensing strategy as it turns out. Phase two involves licensing out its security-focused version of Android to companies willing to ship non-BlackBerry branded handsets that run BlackBerry Secure which is the name it's given the OS that results after it modifies stock Android. BlackBerry says it's already working on a number of different contracts regarding such licensing, some of those due to be announced soon. The information comes from Alex Thurber, BlackBerry Senior Vice President and General Manager for Mobility Solutions. Any device running BlackBerry Secure will be indistinguishable, software-wise, from a BlackBerry branded phone. BlackBerry wants to eventually provide its Android interpretation to companies in other fields too medical devices and TVs, for example. This is because more and more things are starting to run Android, and all connected things can be hacked and used for cyber attacks. So the company feels its security expertise could come in handy, at some point at least. |

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Vivo announces Y69 with 5.5-inch HD display and MediaTek processor

Vivo announces Y69 with 5.5-inch HD display and MediaTek processor

Vivo has launched the Y69 smartphone in India. It is priced at INR 14,990 ($234) and will be available across online and offline retail outlets starting September 1. The Y69 has a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720, rather low for this price range. Even more disappointingly, it is powered by a MediaTek MT6570 processor. You do get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that can be expanded with microSD. On the back of the phone is a 13 megapixel camera but the front gets a 16 megapixel sensor with Vivo's Moonlight Selfie camera flash that provides a soft glow. Powering the whole thing is a 3000mAh battery and Funtouch OS 3.2 software on top of Android 7.0 Nougat. The Y69 will be available in Champagne Gold and Matte Black.

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Xiaomi arrives in Thailand with the Mi 6 and the Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi arrives in Thailand with the Mi 6 and the Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi fans in Thailand, rejoice! The Chinese manufacturer announced its official entry in the Asian country through its partner VST ECS. The first two devices that will be officially sold are the flagship Xiaomi Mi 6 and the bestseller Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. At an event in Bangkok Xiaomi announced that VST ECS sellers will take care of the online and offline distribution along with after-sales service products. Xiaomi will also sell its phones through retailers Lazada and IT City. The will be offered in Black and the 6GB RAM + 64 GB storage will go for THB13,790 or around $414, with sales starting immediately. The version with 128 GB storage will arrive on September 1 but pricing was unannounced. The is the more affordable solution. It will be offered in either Gray or Black for the price of THB6,790 which is around $200. Lazada will have the phone in stock right away, but it will reach IT City shelves on August 28. |

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Upcoming Motorola Moto X gets FCC certified

Upcoming Motorola Moto X gets FCC certified

Well, it was expected to be officially unveiled yesterday, but that didn't happen. However, still managed to stay in news as it has come to light that the device has been certified by the FCC in the US. The listing reveals the handset carries a model number of XT-1900-1 and packs in a 2,810mAh battery Interestingly, images shared by an official Motorola distributor recently 3,000mAh battery capacity for the device. Based on what all has been revealed/confirmed so far, other key specs for the phone include Snapdragon 630 SoC, 5.2-inch Full HD display, and 3GB/4GB RAM options. There's a dual rear-camera setup (12MP + 8MP) and a 16MP front shooter. The handset is also said to be IP68-certified for water and dust resistance. Motorola might unveil the Moto X4 during IFA, but there're currently no credible rumors or an official confirmation on this. |

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 back panel leaks along with the launch date

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 back panel leaks along with the launch date

Xiaomi is yet to announce the humongous with a massive display and minuscule bezels. But what is still unknown is how the phone will look on the front. Thanks to a Weibo leak we know how the back panel is looking. The complete package will be revealed on September 12, according to another leak from China. The image reveals a white ceramic back with two circular cutouts in the top part. This can mean the phone will either have a dual camera setup on the back or the fingerprint scanner will be positioned below the primary cam. There are dual stereo speakers on the bottom and a cutout for USB connectivity, hopefully, a USB-C. When the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 comes in September, s than the . It would also support 3D facial recognition, last week.

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