Samsung and Harman's AI speaker launching in 2018

Samsung and Harman's AI speaker launching in 2018

Rumors of Samsung and Harman jointly working no an AI speaker are intensifying. Dinesh Paliwal, CEO of Harman International, told Korean media that a device was discussed behind closed doors in Berlin during the IFA 2017. According to Paliwal, the speaker would be better than Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. IFA 2017 saw the debut of a bunch of voice-operated electronics and Samsung even added a few smart appliances to its own lineup. Yet a smart speaker is the largest project Harman and Samsung are working together after . For now, Samsung has Bixby that works on the and the , along with the recently announced . The voice assistant has a dedicated button and a few cool features, but its reception hasn't been overwhelmingly positive. Since it is slowly rolling out in languages different than Korean or English, it needs some time and user dedication to prove itself as a feasible service and a direct competitor to Google Assistant.

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Parts for iPhone 8 shipping in limited quantities, prices will be high

Parts for iPhone 8 shipping in limited quantities, prices will be high

Apple will unveil the next week but while the design process may have finished, the production is merely beginning. A Korean parts supplier claims it started shipments in late August, which means the new flagship may come out around November. So you still have some time to save up money as you'll need a lot of it if you want the new flagship iPhone. Rumor has it that it will start at a whopping $1,000, the highest starting price of an iPhone yet! And that's for 64GB of storage, if you want the top then prepare to fork over a extra couple of hundred dollars. Apple was allegedly tweaking the hardware of the iPhone 8 until the last moments before part shipments commenced. The launch volume of the phone are still unknown but rumored to be low compared to the iPhone 7s. claims one insider. Analysts believe that only a few million units of the iPhone 8 will be available this year. Companies supplying components will still make a lot of money, though. Samsung Display provides all of the OLED panels for the iPhone 8, LG Display is the key (but not only) supplier of LCD screens for the iPhone 7s duo. Sister company LG Innotek is building the dual camera modules. |

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Gionee M7 incoming with bezel-less display and dual cameras

Gionee M7 incoming with bezel-less display and dual cameras

Gionee is the latest company joining the trend of edge-to-edge screens. The phone that previously might be the Gionee M7 that was teased at the companys official Weibo account. Gionee is collaborating with Ofo, a bike-sharing start-up from Beijing, in launching the M7. The image reveals two bike wheels and their arrangement hints at a dual-camera setup for the Gionee M7. If the device is the same as the benchmarked one, it might have a 6 screen and MediaTek MT6757CD chipset. The RAM will be 4 GB and storage 64 gigs. We just have to wait for Gionee to announce an official launch date for the phone, so we know for sure. |

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Nokia 8 UK pre-orders are now live, free smartwatch included

Nokia 8 UK pre-orders are now live, free smartwatch included

We that will be launched in the UK on September 13 and now you have the chance to book your unit. Carphone Warehouse has started accepting pre-orders for the phone at 500. The retailer is offering the silver and blue color options, and those pre-ordering will also get a free Nokia Steel smartwatch worth 120. The wearable is capable of tracking steps, distance, and calories. It's also waterproof up to 50m. For more information, head to the link below. |

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LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus launched for $240

LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus launched for $240

Less than a month after it was listed on T-Mobile's website, the LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus tablet has been launched. A quick look at T-Mobile's listing for the device reveals it's being offered for $240. The tablet is powered by an SoC with octa-core, 1.4GHz processor, and sports an 8-inch Full HD display. While RAM is unknown, storage is 32GB. The camera department is handled by a 5MP main shooter and a 5MP selfie unit. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. A 2,900mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. The G Pad X2 8.0 Plus also comes with a Plus Pack expandable memory box that when attached to the tablet increases the total battery capacity to around 6,300mAh. The Plus Pack also features a stereo speaker and a USB port. |

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Weekly poll results: Samsung Galaxy Note8 feels the love

Weekly poll results: Samsung Galaxy Note8 feels the love

Nearly half the people that answered our poll are happy with the . The Note line is one of Samsungs big money makers but has struggled in the last two generations. Now it seems to be back on track. The Galaxy Note FE formerly the Note7 received weak support, about half of the votes that the Galaxy S8+ scored. And from past polls we know that the S Pen is a huge differentiator, but apparently the older hardware didnt excite the crowd. Not that there were no complaints about the Galaxy Note8 either. Most of those that complained grumbled about the price (a hefty $930/999). Then there are those who are not too happy about the new design sealed battery, curvy screen (which hinders screen protectors), the new extra wide screen too. Even so, the new stylus-packing flagship seems bound for a great first week of sales, which will be in mid-September.

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LG V30 will probably cost $749.99

LG V30 will probably cost $749.99

the two days ago at IFA in Berlin, but the company has so far provided very few details about its in the US. Sure, we know that all the big carriers will offer it (and Sprint's even with more internal storage), but none of the networks have said anything about a release date other than in early fall. And no prices have been mentioned at all. Thankfully though, LG may have already revealed how much the V30 is going to cost stateside. Remember that Twitter contest that the company started yesterday, which sees it ? Well, like all such internet-based sweepstakes, it has to have terms and conditions listed. And one of the legally required terms is an approximate retail value of the prizes offered. In this case, each LG V30 is said to be worth $749.99. Since this is information that comes straight from LG (if indirectly) it's a pretty strong indication towards what the actual retail price of the smartphone will end up being. If this pans out, it means the V30 will be much cheaper than the , one of its main competitors, which has a full retail price of $930 in most places. | |

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