International Galaxy S8 and S8+ models are finally receiving the November security update

International Galaxy S8 and S8+ models are finally receiving the November security update

The internationally sold versions of and are now finally in the process of receiving the November security update. As usual, this includes patches from Google, as well as Samsung-specific fixes. You get 61 general Android vulnerabilities fixed, alongside six exploits found only in Samsung's software. Additionally, the widespread KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability is patched too. The Korean company also threw in some Bluetooth-related bug fixes, which means the protocol should be more stable. The updates are now rolling out to devices purchased unlocked in the Netherlands, and should spread to other markets in the next few days. You're looking at a 545MB download, and once you install the new release your Galaxy S8 will be on build G950FXXU1AQK7. For the S8+, it's G955FXXXU1AQK7. If you haven't yet seen the update notification pop up on your handset and are impatient, you can try manually checking by going to Settings > Software update, maybe you'll get lucky. (in Dutch) |

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Here are Three UK's Black Friday deals

Here are Three UK's Black Friday deals

If you've heard any two words this week the most, they are Black Friday. Deals week is upon is and it's time for Three UK to share its promos. They include price cuts on contracts and smartphones with savings up to 145 on offers ending on Monday, 27.11. You can find the complete details and take advantage of any of the offers .

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Black Ceramic and Starck Edition Mi Mix 2 go on sale on Nov 28

Black Ceramic and Starck Edition Mi Mix 2 go on sale on Nov 28

Xiaomi will start selling the Black Ceramic Edition and the Starck Edition on November 28 with China being the first market to get it. Until now only the White Ceramic was available for purchase. The Starck Edition has the , Philippe Starck's name inscribed on the back but is otherwise a Mi Mix 2 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The price of the Stark Edition Mi Mix 2 is 4,999 CNY (641) while the Ceramic Black model is priced at 4,699 (600) both will be available from November 28.

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Wileyfox Pro quietly unveiled with Windows Phone

Wileyfox Pro quietly unveiled with Windows Phone

Have you seen ? In the opening scene the main character wakes up to find the city abandoned with no living soul in sight. We only bring it up because Amazon put up the Wileyfox Pro on pre-order, a Windows 10 phone. Aside from a few tottering zombies, . Not to be discouraged, the British phone maker armed the Pro with a 5 720p screen, a quad-core processor and an 8MP camera. Memory-wise, the phone gets 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage. Not bad for... wait, 190? Okay, okay, the Wileyfox Pro is targeted at businesses and the key selling point seems to be support until mid-2020. Note that this is for the software only, there doesnt seem to be any extended warranty offered by Wileyfox. Still, most Android makers obsolete their phones as if it was a competitive sport so extended software updates may be desirable to business owners looking to buy company phones. Follow the Source link if youre interested, Amazon will start shipping on December 4.

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Razer Phone arrives in Asia, Singapore gets it first

Razer Phone arrives in Asia, Singapore gets it first

After , , and a few other western markets, the is now available in Asia, with Singapore becoming the first market on the continent to get it. Pre-orders for the device are now live in the country through Singtel, with the window closing on November 26. Razer's CEO had the following to say about it : while we founded Razer in California, US, Im a Singaporean still and Im very excited to make Singapore the first country in Asia to release the Razer Phone. First 200 pre-orders will get free Razer Hammerhead Bluetooth headset (worth $169). There's no clarity on exactly when the pre-orders will begin shipping. Officially, Razer will begin selling the phone in the country December 1 onwards. Coming to pricing, the off contract tag is SGD 1,068, ($790). Of course, you'll have to pay less if you purchase the device on a plan. |

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Apple tops UK smartphone market in Q3, Samsung close second

Apple tops UK smartphone market in Q3, Samsung close second

According to market research firm Counterpoint, Apple is the top smartphone player in the UK. The stats shared by the firm reveal the Cupertino based company had a market share of 34.4% in the country in Q3. Samsung followed closely with a 34% slice, while Chinese manufacturer Huawei came in third with 13% of the market. Alcatel and Motorola rounded up the top five with 4% and 3% shares, respectively. Like we see in the US market, Apple & Samsung together control more than two thirds of the UK smartphone market in sales volumes and more than 80% in sales value, the report says. As for best selling smartphones, the topped the charts with 15% of the sales. The and followed with 9% and 6% share, respectively.

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