Android Oreo update for G6 being tested by LG

Android Oreo update for G6 being tested by LG

A day after LG the roll-out of the final Oreo build for its smartphone, it has come to light that the South Korean company is already testing Oreo update for the . The beta testing is currently going on in China. A user even shared screenshots of an Oreo-powered G6 unit. Take a look: The software version is V19A, and the list of supported models includes LGM-G600L, LGM-G600S, LGM-G600K, LGM-G600LR, LGM-G600SR, LGM-G600KR, LGM-G600LP, LGM-G600SP, and LGM-G600KP. No information yet on when the final rollout will begin, although that shouldn't take long now. For more screenshots, head to the link below. |

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New LG Tribute Dynasty smartphone surfaces, coming to Sprint, Boost, and Virgin mobile

New LG Tribute Dynasty smartphone surfaces, coming to Sprint, Boost, and Virgin mobile

User manual for a new smartphone has surfaced. Dubbed Tribute Dynasty, the device carries a model number of LG-SP200. A device with the same model number has already been certified by the FCC. Nothing much is known about the device at the moment, except that it will be available in the US through Sprint, Boost, and Virgin mobile. It's already end of the year, so it's reasonable to assume the phone will be made official sometime early next year (CES 2018, perhaps).

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Verizon Wear24's downward slide continues, now available for $75

Verizon Wear24's downward slide continues, now available for $75

, the Android Wear-powered Verizon Wear24 which launched carrying a $350 price tag was going for $80. And now, a month later, the price tag has slipped down further. An eBay retailer is currently offering the smartwatch for just $74.97. The seller is tagged Top Rated Plus with close to 98.5% positive feedback. Available color options for the device include black, silver, and gold. No information on when the deal ends, and as is usually the case with such eBay listings, seller says limited quantities are available. For more information, head to the link below. |

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Huawei 2018 roadmap leaks, three P series phones coming in Q2

Huawei 2018 roadmap leaks, three P series phones coming in Q2

Huawei's product roadmap for the year 2018 has leaked. The image shows three new devices codenamed Maya, Salina, and Honor 1 are set for Q1 launch. The first quarter will also see more widespread availability for the and . Q2 will also be a busy quarter for the Chinese company, with three new P series phones lined up for release, internally being referred to as P, P Plus, and P Lite (said to be part of the P20 lineup). The quarter will also see a new Honor phone Honor 2 being made official. While Q3 is all about Honor 3, Q4 will see the arrival of two more Mate series phones Mate Pro and Mate Lite. A fourth Honor smartphone is also set to arrive in the last quarter. Besides phones, Q1 and Q2 will also see wireless routers, wearables, 360 camera, and other devices being unveiled. While the leak seems legit, it's still a leak, so until things are officially confirmed, take all this with a pinch of salt. |

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Revised Gear S3 Tizen 3.0 update starts hitting units in Europe

Revised Gear S3 Tizen 3.0 update starts hitting units in Europe

Last weekend, it that Samsung has included the battery issue fix in the Tizen 3.0 update itself. The revised update was rolling out slowly, beginning with the US, and now it has reached Europe. The update carries a firmware version of R760XXU2CQL1 and weighs in at around 21MB. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it might take time for the update to hit your device, so be patient.

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Listing reveals Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) price

Listing reveals Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) price

Pricing information for the has been revealed. Listing for the device has popped up on a Russian retailer's website, revealing a price tag of RUB 7,990, which currently translates into around $138. If you convert the tag in Euro, it comes out to be around 115, which is exactly what a had revealed. Of course, while these leaks are inline, there's still no official information on the handset's pricing, so take all this with a pinch of salt. No word on when the phone will be made official, although the given the frequency/depth of leaks, unveiling shouldn't be far off. |

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Alleged Meizu M6s clears TENAA

Alleged Meizu M6s clears TENAA

The Meizu M6s has already been the subject of several and now it appears the device has been certified by China's TENAA as well. A listing alleged to be of the device (model number M172C) reveals 5.7-inch display and a 2,930mAh battery. The 152x72.54x8.0mm figures should be the device's measurements. Sadly, that's all what the listing reveals, and the agency didn't publish any images for the handset as well. Other rumored specs include MT6793 SoC, 3GB/32GB memory config, and 13MP/5MP camera combo.

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