iPhone X, iPhone 8 duo release dates and pricing across the world

iPhone X, iPhone 8 duo release dates and pricing across the world

Apple just revealed the new , , and , and you're probably wondering when you'll be able to purchase them, and how much they will cost. Here's what we know so far. Note that the following prices are all for the 64GB base models of the handsets. The device that is likely to turn into the most coveted iPhone of all time will only go on . It will become in the following countries and territories: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, the US and US Virgin Islands. These will both be up for . They will be in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK, the US and US Virgin Islands. Then, on the duo will make it to Andorra, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, India, Isle of Man, Israel, Jersey, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and Slovenia.

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New Apple TV 4K adds UHD and HDR support

New Apple TV 4K adds UHD and HDR support

Apple sees movies and shows as a new avenue of growth the company is already producing shows and is even rumored to be bidding on the James Bond movie rights. But to make that work, it will need to update the Apple TV, which hasnt seen a refersh since 2015. So feast your eyes on the Apple TV 4K the main upgrade should be obvious, but HDR is also a part of it. Specifically, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, which are the two predominant HDR formats right now and are seeing support from major streaming sites like Netflix and Amazon. Cupertino has also partnered with big movie studios to provide more content. But it won't charge more the 4K movies will cost as much as HD video. And if you've already bought a movie in HD, it will be automatically updated to 4K resolution for free! The Apple TV 4K also allows you to consume live media from live sports to live news. To make sure you can really ditch your TV, Apple will provide local content. The Apple TV app is expanding Australia and Canada will be added later this month, 5 more countries later this year. The app will also run on iPhones and iPads but their collaboration runs deeper you can control the HomePod from the Apple TV! The TV 4K will go on pre-order on September 15 and will go on sale on the 22nd. The 32GB model will cost $180, the 64GB is $200. The older model is still available for $150 (with 32GB storage). For the geeks, here's news on the new hardware it uses the Apple A10X Fusion chipset from the outgoing iPad Pros. It has double the CPU performance and four times the GPU performance.

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Samsung hopes to launch foldable phone in 2018

Samsung hopes to launch foldable phone in 2018

The is already on the shelves and the is already shipping to some user, so the Samsung rumor mill now runs on the foldable Galaxy phone. At an event in Seoul, DJ Koh revealed that such phone is planned in next year's portfolio and should arrive sometime in 2018. Official mention of a Galaxy with a foldable screen is a first for the Samsung executive. DJ Koh did not reveal if any existing Galaxy series will get the phone or an entirely new branch will be created. During the press-conference, DJ Koh also expressed gratitude to loyal Note fans. He said that 650,000 phones were pre-ordered in the first five days, meaning the Note8 is heading to exceed 800,000 orders until Friday, the official launch date, doubling the Galaxy Note7 preorders. According to Koh, the phone is ordered across 40 markets, including the US and Europe. The phones price for the 64 GB model in Korea is KRW1.09 million, while in the US it goes for $930. European customers can get it for 999, but early owners will get a Samsung DeX bundled with the phone.

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Qualcomm taunts Apple with a list of Android firsts

Qualcomm taunts Apple with a list of Android firsts

Apple's iPhone event is what everyone is looking forward to today, but Qualcomm is set to rain on the Cupertino's company parade. It released a list of Android firsts trying to imply that Apple is playing catch up rather than leading the market lately. Qualcomm boasts about laying the foundation for so many technologies and experiences we value in our smartphones today. It mentions the Gigabit LTE, available in all Snapdragon 835 devices. Although the chipset company listed sample devices (not to be confused with pioneers or firsts), we are pretty sure the Galaxy S8 still does not have a dual camera on its back. The company lists plenty of manufacturers that it has worked closely. Names like Google, Samsung, LG, HTC, and Motorola are included, even vivo and Oppo are mentioned as two of the top five smartphone companies in the world. The press release ends with stating that partners bringing next wave of class-leading Android devices will continue to pave the way for others to come. The whole message clearly is aimed at Apple. This announcement is a heavy stone being thrown in the never-ending war of Android vs. iOS. Stay tuned for the latest episode later tonight!

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New Amazon Fire TV devices leak in pictures and specs

New Amazon Fire TV devices leak in pictures and specs

Two new Fire TV devices by Amazon leaked, revealing an expansion of the streaming portfolio. A new Fire TV with an HDMI cable sticking out will arrive as a mid-range device, while a set-top box in the shape of a cube will be the high-end model by Amazon. Similar to the Chromecast by Google, the mid-tier Fire TV will support 4K HDR video, meaning the current Fire TV Stick will stay as the affordable option since it streams only in Full HD resolution. This device will have 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU and Mali-450MP graphics unit. The RAM will be 2 GB while the storage will be 8 gigs. The flagship Fire TV device should essentially combine the functionality of Fire TV and Echo Dot. It has holes on top for far-field microphones to talk to Alexa without the need of a remote. If for some other reason you decide to use a remote, there is an IR transmitter. The gadget should have additional ports for Ethernet and more storage, but the information is scarce. Sources suggest prices for the midfield Fire TV of around $60-$80 while the cube might cost more than $100.

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