4,870mAh battery totting ZTE A0620 gets TENAA certified

4,870mAh battery totting ZTE A0620 gets TENAA certified

A new ZTE device has been certified China's TENAA. Listed as ZTE A0620, the device is powered by an SoC with octa-core, 1.4GHz processor, and sports a 5.2-inch HD display. RAM options include 3GB, 4GB, and even 8GB, while storage options include 32GB and 64GB. The handset features a 13MP main camera and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 147718.5mm and weighing in at 160g, the phone packs in a large, 4,870mAh battery. The listing says the A0620 runs Android 7.1.1 out of the box, and comes in black, gold, and silver color options. A fingerprint sensor is there on the back. There's currently no word on the device's pricing and availability. |

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Google calls Pixel 2 screen burn-in non issue, extends device warranty to two years

Google calls Pixel 2 screen burn-in non issue, extends device warranty to two years

The company has also offered a response on the blue tint issue, effectively saying that's not much of a problem. Basically, Google says the tint is inherent in the display, and can only be seen when the device is held at a specific angle. Here's what a Google employee said: Google has come out with an official response on some of the major screen issues that came to light recently. Talking about the which is referred to as by the company the search giant says the decay characteristics of the display are similar to OLED panels used in comparable products. Google also says their investigations into the burn-in issue revealed that the differential aging is in line with that of other premium smartphones and should not affect the normal, day-to-day user experience of the Pixel 2 XL. The firm, however, said updates that will be pushed out in near future will further optimize the software that's used to to safeguard the user experience and maximize the life of the OLED display. On the issue of color saturation (there were reports that the display is not as vibrant as other phones), the company says there's already an option in Pixel 2 phones to boost colors by 10% for a more vivid look. In addition, a new software update coming in next few weeks will add a new mode for more saturated colors. Lastly, Google has also extended the warranty on Pixel 2 smartphones (both new and existing) to two years. To give users peace of mind, every Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will now come with a 2-year warranty worldwide, the company says. The length of the Preferred Care program, however, hasn't been extended. For those of you who are interested in knowing more about the Pixel 2 display, Google has published a detailed post related to that. Head to the link below to access it.

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Android 8.1 beta OTA rollout has begun

Android 8.1 beta OTA rollout has begun

Shortly after the first Developer Preview for Android 8.1 , the update has started rolling out over the air (OTA). So those who have enrolled in the Android Beta Program should expect the update notification soon (if not received already). It's worth mentioning that aside from OTA, the only other option to get the beta build currently is to download and flash a factory image there's an ongoing problem with side loading OTA images, and Google seems to be working on it.

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Motorola Moto X4 now available in Japan

Motorola Moto X4 now available in Japan

The is now available in Japan. The device is listed on Amazon Japan for JPY 58,103, or $510. Shipments are set to begin tomorrow, or October 28. The handset back in August at this year's IFA conference, with Europe becoming the first market to get it. The next country to get the Moto X4 will likely be India, where the phone is to go on sale November 13 onwards. |

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Apple iPhone X finally available for pre-order

Apple iPhone X finally available for pre-order

The and are already on sale and now it's time for the third announced iPhone to hit the shelves. Apple launched the pre-order for iPhone X in more than 50 first-wave countries and regions. The can be purchased through Apple.com, Apple Store app and some local retailers. Shipments are expected to begin next Friday, November 3, but estimate delivery is already slipping and it might take up to 4-5 weeks. , the reason is the limited supply because of manufacturing troubles with the OLED panel and the TrueDepth camera. The iPhone X is offered in either Silver or Space Gray with a price tag of $999/1,149/999 and in the following first-wave countries: 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.

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WhatsApp gets ability to delete messages

WhatsApp gets ability to delete messages

WhatsApp is getting a new feature, and a long requested one at that. The feature in question lets you delete/recall messages after they've been sent. To access the delete functionality, just tap and hold. Then you get to choose whether to delete messages for everyone or just for yourself. If you go for delete for everyone, the message will get deleted from recipients' chat window as well, replaced by You deleted this message in your window and This message was deleted for others. There are, some points worth mentioning here. Firstly, 'delete for everyone' only works for up to seven minutes after sending the message. Secondly, deleting a message in no way ensures that the message wasn't seen by the recipient. And finally, you won't get any notification if deleting for everyone was not successful. The feature is currently rolling out, so it's possible that you won't be able to use it right away.

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Microsoft is developing a foldable tablet running Windows 10 on ARM

Microsoft is developing a foldable tablet running Windows 10 on ARM

Back in and , many rumors told us Microsoft was working on a folding tablet called Courier. In the end, that never saw the light of day, and Apple's iPads became the kings of that market. Intriguingly though, Microsoft is now said to be developing another device that is similar, at least in concept, to the canceled Courier. It's codenamed Andromeda, and will be a folding tablet that will run Windows 10 on ARM. It will come with telephony capabilities, but won't be a smartphone although, when folded, it's allegedly pocketable. That said, the main selling points of this device will be centered around pen input and inking. For example, there's a notebook app built-in that mimics writing in a real notebook, with virtual pages spreading across the foldable device. Expect to see the latest Snapdragon SoC powering Andromeda. Microsoft will not position this against any Android or iOS-running competitors, but instead it will try to create its own niche. A 'digital journal' is what it may be called. The company has in fact already admitted that if it ever makes a mobile product again, it will be a new kind of device, and not a smartphone. All of that fits perfectly with what we're now hearing about Andromeda. It could be Surface-branded when (or if) it launches, something like Surface Note or Surface Journal. Microsoft's hardware partners might choose to create similar devices if it takes off, but this is just speculation for now. Unfortunately no specs have leaked for Andromeda yet, so we don't even know if it will have one folding screen or two separate displays separated by a hinge. Anyway, if it is to ever become reality, don't expect Andromeda in stores earlier than next year. |

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