Patent suggests Samsung Galaxy S9 may feature front-facing fingerprint sensor

Patent suggests Samsung Galaxy S9 may feature front-facing fingerprint sensor

The Samsung Galaxy S9 has already been the subject of a handful of , and things are only expected to heat up from here. A patent filed by the South Korean company in its home country suggests the next-gen Galaxy S series of devices may come with a fingerprint sensor on the front. This year's came with a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. However, to say the least, the placement of the sensor didn't impress everybody. The patent in question is from 2016, but it's possible that Samsung may implement it in Galaxy S9 to address fingerprint sensor placement concerns. The image included in the patent indicates there'll be round cut at the bottom (similar to the one Essential's PH-1 has on the top) that'll house the sensor. So it would be interesting to see how users will react to the new design if the tech giant decides to go that route. |

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New update rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Note8

New update rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Note8

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to the smartphone. Currently rolling out to units in a couple of Asian markets, it's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of October. Specifically, Chinese and Hong Kong variants (SM-N9508 and SM-N9500) of the phone are getting the update. There's currently no information on what other changes (if any) the update includes. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time before the notification pops up on your device (if it hasn't already). For those outside of China and Hong Kong, it should be a matter of time before the update arrives in your region.

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New York City Transit to start accepting NFC payments over the next few years

New York City Transit to start accepting NFC payments over the next few years

The MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) Committee has announced a new contract for the New York City Transit system to receive a technological update. This $573 million deal would hire the same company who developed the London Underground and London Commute payment system to adopt a similar payment system in 500 subway turnstiles and 600 city busses starting late-2018. The new payment system would allow riders to pay the flat-rate fare with a contactless card, or NFC mobile payment service like Apple Pay, Android Pay or Samsung Pay. The full rollout of the new payment system is slated to be completed in 2020. Riders may continue to use the current MetroCard (which is flexible and uses a magnetic strip), until 2023 when the MTA plans to phase out the MetroCard entirely. A new contactless (NFC) pre-paid card would replace the MetroCard. The new system would also work with the Long-Island Railroad and Metro North Commuter train lines, which are also part of the MTA. Paying as you go would be a welcome change to the way the MTA takes payments. You can use exact change on busses or a pre-paid MetroCard on busses and trains. Commuter train fares are calculated by distance. Check out the full report at by clicking on the 'Source' link below..

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Android 8.0 Oreo update

Sony Xperia XZ Premium gets Android 8.0 Oreo update

Sony has started its Android 8.0 rollout for the Xperia XZ Premium today. Those with the device should see the notification pop up on their displays. In addition to Oreo-specific features, Sony has also added some new features to the device. One of these is the 3D Creator that was introduced with the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, which lets you 3D scan faces and objects and then share it or 3D print it. Theres also Predictive Capture, which automatically detects a smile on the subject(s) and then starts capturing frames even before you hit the shutter and lets you choose and save the best moment. Other additions include autofocus burst that detects and tracks moving objects and focuses on them, improved stereo speaker sound and aptX HD support for compatible headphones, and app shortcuts that let you long press on icons to launch app specific shortcuts. Check your device to see if the update is available for you.

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Nokia 3310 3G goes on sale in Europe

Nokia 3310 3G goes on sale in Europe

The went on two weeks ago and now it's already in stock. Retailer OTTO is currently offering the phone in Germany for 69.99. Over in the UK, Clove and Carphone Warehouse also have the phone in stock, and are offering it for 60, which currently translates to around 67. The device late last month, as a way to deliver a shot of nostalgia to markets where 2G support is being discontinued .

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Motorola Moto Z2 Force on Verizon gets Gigabit LTE support, Blueborne fix

Motorola Moto Z2 Force on Verizon gets Gigabit LTE support, Blueborne fix

Verizon has started pushing out a new update to units on its network. The update includes a couple of major changes, including support for the carrier's upcoming Gigabit Class LTE service. Here's what the change-log says: Moto Z2 force edition is now capable to take full advantage of the most advanced 4G LTE technology later this year when Verizon launches its Gigabit Class LTE service, giving you access to peak speeds far exceeding most phones in the market today. In addition, the update includes a fix for the Blueborne vulnerability, which allows a remote attacker to take control of devices via Bluetooth. The new firmware also brings a new AppFlash App, which in Verizon words offers a faster way to discover and use mobile apps.

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