Google has launched a new bug bounty program for the security experts to find and report security flaws in the Android applications. The new Google Play Security Reward Program is being run in partnership with HackerOne and will offer $1000 reward for the reported bugs that meet the criteria. At this point, only the bugs […]
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Samsung Bixby 2.0 is official, includes enhanced natural language capabilities
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled the next iteration of its Bixby digital assistant platform. Originally introduced with Galaxy S8 earlier this year, Bixby is Samsung’s competitor to Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple Siri. Samsung claims that it is reinventing the Bixby with version 2.0. The new version will be ubiquitous, available on any and all […]
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Japanese Sony Xperia XZ Premium to get Android Oreo in December
Sony Japan has revealed that the Android 8.0 Oreo update for Xperia XZ Premium smartphone will be released starting December. The update will bring a number of software features that were introduced in the Xperia XZ1 smartphone like the 3D creator. While the Sony Japan’s statement is only valid for the Oreo update roll-out in […]
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Nokia 7 unveiled: A mid-range Android phone with 5.2-inch FHD screen
Expanding its Nokia smartphone line-up, HMD Global on Thursday announced the launch of Nokia 7. It is a mid-range smartphone, which will reside between Nokia 6 and Nokia 8 in the company’s portfolio. The phone sports an aluminum and glass construction with IP54 certification. The Nokia 7 features a 5.2-inch full HD IPS display, Qualcomm […]
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Motorola’s Moto Z gets an Amazon Alexa moto mod
Motorola has announced that it is launching a smart speaker moto mod for the Moto Z smartphone. This moto mod is called Moto Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa and as it is kind of a snap-on Amazon Echo for your phone. The moto mod comes with four powerful microphones, built-in battery, and a speaker, all […]
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HTC U11 Plus shows up on Geekbench, runs Android 8.0 Oreo
Ahead of the expected announcement on November 2 in Taipei, HTC’s upcoming U11 Plus smartphone has been spotted in a the database of Geekbench. As per the Geekbench listing, HTC U11 Plus (2Q4D1) will run on Android 8.0 Oreo, making it the first HTC phone to get the new operating system. Among other specifications, the […]
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DxO One snap-on phone camera is coming to Android
DxO, known for its imaging quality benchmark, has announced that it is bringing its snap-on smartphone camera – DxO One – to Android. The company recently opened the early access program to Android users, who want to be the first to use the detachable camera unit. DxO One Android edition will come with a USB […]
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Tichome Mini with Google Assistant now on pre-order for $79.99
If you remember, Google revealed at the IFA trade fair that a number of third-party manufacturers will be offering the smart speakers with Google Assistant on-board. Sony was the first company to start selling its Google Assistant-enabled smart speaker, now Mobvoi has opened the pre-orders for its Tichome Mini smart speaker. The company is even […]