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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 final specs leaked

Dan Bartram
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Shortly after the Galaxy Note 8 renders were leaked, we are now treated with the final specs for the device.

Coming again courtesy of Evan Blass (@evleaks), the full specs of the Note 8 can be seen ahead of the August 23 event due to be hosted in New York City.

The device will have a 6.3-inch SuperAMOLED display that makes it only slightly bigger than the Galaxy S8+. The corners however are more squared off and features a 1440 x 2960 resolution that equates to a 18.5:9 aspect ratio. This means as far as physical dimensions goes, the Note 8 will be 162.5mm x 74.6mm, with an 8.5mm thickness.

The Note 8 will be powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 8895 system-on-chip globally, but Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 in the U.S. The Note 8 is getting a RAM boost to 6GB coupled with 64GB of internal storage.

In addition, the device will have two rear cameras both featuring 12-Megapixel sensors. The primary wide-angle lens has an f/1.7 aperture and dual-pixel autofocus, while the telephoto lens is f/2.4 and enables a 2x optical zoom. Both lenses are optically stabilized. The front facing camera features an eight-megapixel sensor and an f/1.7 autofocus lens.

This is all powered by a 3300mAh battery and is recharged using USB Type-C.

The device will be around €1,000 in Europe when it starts to ship in September.

Android 7.1 could soon be coming to the Samsung Galaxy S8

Dan Bartram
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According to a Vodafone software update roadmap, it appears the carrier is testing Android 7.1 for the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Vodafone Australia list the Android 7.1 update as submitted suggesting that it is currently being tested. If one carrier is testing it, chances are multiple carriers are and is only a matter of time before we see Android 7.1 rolled out to the Galaxy S8 and S8+.

While it’s great to see the latest patch being delivered to the device, carriers should really be focusing its efforts on testing Android O given the release is only a few months away. Enough developer previews have been released that testing could at least begin and the deltas of any final last minute additions factored into the testing to allow a prompt release when the public version becomes available.

For those wondering what is new with Android 7.1, here’s the full change log:

  • Night Light
  • Touch/display performance improvements
  • Moves (Fingerprint swipe down gesture – opt-in)
  • Seamless A/B system updates
  • Daydream VR mode
  • Manual storage manager – identifies apps and files and apps using storage
  • Developer features:
    • App shortcuts / shortcut manager APIs
    • Circular app icons support
    • Keyboard image insertion
    • Fingerprint sensor gesture to open/close notification shade
    • Manual storage manager Intent for apps
    • Improved VR thread scheduling
    • Enhanced wallpaper metadata
    • Multi-endpoint call support
    • Support for various MNO requirements
      • PCDMA voice privacy property
      • Source type support for Visual Voicemail
      • Carrier config options for managing video telephony

An overview of MrGreen’s Android app

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Having won the IGA Mobile Operator of the Year award both last year and this year in 2017, more and more people are downloading the MrGreen Android app.

The new mobile casino apps are now available for both Android and iOS devices. However, as according to Statcounter, Android devices are more the most popular iPhones, this review will specifically concentrate on the Android app.

The basics

The award winning MrGreen mobile casino offers more than 300 video games, slots and table games, from the stables of gaming specialist software providers like Betsoft, IGT, NetEnt Play’N GO, and Playtech, to mention but a few.

When you first download MrGreen’s Android app, you will be given a choice as to which language you prefer to work with. If you are already a member, you will then be taken straight through to MrGreens latest game offerings. Choosing the game you want to play is made easy. There are two ways to do so.

You can either choose from one of the many games that are being promoted at the time, or you can use the dedicated A to Z listing, where the entire collection of games is displayed.

As well as all of the popular, classic casino games, like Baccarat, Blackjack and Poker, you’ll get access to various games of Roulette, a vast array of slots, plus the live sports betting section where you can place bets on over 70 different types of sports.

If all that’s not enough, you will even be offered a number of promotions that are app exclusive. As far as our MrGreen Android casino review is concerned, from the player experience viewpoint, these are all very positive features.

The technical aspects take everything into consideration

On the technical side, the Android app has been carefully designed to work with all app enabled devices. So, whether you have a Huawei, an LG, a Nexus, a Samsung, a Sony or any other App type mobile that uses App based technology; and whether it’s a mobile phone or a tablet, the App has been carefully designed to be suitable for all.

In terms of mobile platforms, MrGreens Android app can be played via 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi networks and hot-spots. The graphics on MrGreens Android app are superb. In order to give players the best mobile experience, the images take up the whole of the screen.

To do this, the designers have removed all buttons. This does mean that to enable certain functions, you will have to navigate to a different screen. But as navigation has been made really simple and mobile friendly, it’s only a minor inconvenience, and one which you will probably find quite acceptable.

The new Android app makes it very easy to deposit and withdraw funds as and when you want, and another very useful feature is the ability to check out your personal bet and transaction history. If for any reason you need help from customer support, the app makes it easy to access that too, and the service is available 24/7.

The Android gaming app for the Android gaming era

With more and more people electing to buy Android devices and the ever widening scope of things that you can do on your mobile, gaming-on-the-go is becoming increasingly popular by the day. The new MrGreen Android app takes a lot of credit for the fact that the MrGreen online casino has been voted best mobile online casino for the second year on-the-trot.

Editor Note: Our revised standard policy is to not publish or promote any casino/gambling apps or games unless there is an official application in the Google Play Store. However, given there is already an Apple approved version in the iTunes store, and an indication that the Android app is soon to arrive in the Play Store, we’ve made the call to publish this content.

Also, it should be noted that users who download the app outside of the Play Store may open themselves up to potential vulnerability. We have not installed the game and cannot speak to its features, quality, or security.

What’s the difference: Moto G5S Plus vs Moto G5 Plus

Alexandra Arici
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After numerous leaks and teasers, Motorola finally unveiled its first Special Edition phones: the Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus.

These new phones come to join the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus, two models which were unveiled at MWC 2017 in Barcelona back in February.

In this article, we turn our attention to the Plus models, as we seek to show you the differences between the new comer and the older model. If you’ve been thinking of jumping on board with a Moto G5 Plus model, this post should give you an idea of which model might be better suited to your particular set of news.

Design and display

Obviously, the Moto G5S Plus and G5 Plus look very much alike. However, the Moto G5S Plus boasts a high-grade aluminum unibody which also benefits from a water-repellent nano-coating.

As for the Moto G5 Plus, it features only an aluminum backplate, but its core frame is actually made of plastic.

Both devices include a fingerprint scanner (embedded in the home button) that supports gestures, so you’ll be able to turn off Android’s on-screen buttons and replicate them with swiping gestures.

The G5S Plus is one of the largest phone in the Motorola portfolio featuring a 5.5-inch display (the Moto Z2 Force also includes a 5.5-inch panel), while the G5 Plus carries a 5.2-inch screen. However, both models offer 1080p resolution.

Hardware and battery

The Moto G5S Plus and G5 Plus have some other things in common. For example, they are both fueled by a Snapdragon 625 processor and also rely on a 3,000 mAh battery pack.

However, the two models differ a bit when it comes to RAM+storage options. Moto G5S Plus will sold in two variants: one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and another with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, while Moto G5 Plus can be purchased with a 2GB + 32GB configuration or with 4GB of RAM + 64GB. Both phones include microSD card slots for memory expansion up to 256GB, a micro USB port, and 3.5mm headphone jacks.

Cameras

Moto G5S Plus trades the 12-megapixel main shooter of the Moto G5 Plus for a dual camera setup that pairs a regular 13-megapixel lens with an 8-megapixel wide-angle for depth-of-field effects.

As for the secondary camera, the new comer boats an updated 8-megapixel with f/2.0 and LED flash, while the older Moto G5 Plus rocks a 5-megapixel snapper with f/2.2.

Pricing

The Moto G5S Plus will be a bit more expensive than the Android 7.0 Nougat-powered Moto G5 Plus model, starting at $299. Motorola says customers should expect to be able to pick up the Limited Edition phone which launches with Android 7.1 Nougat this fall, while also mentioning the device will be sold unlocked and compatible with all carriers.

As for the Moto G5 Plus, you can pick it up right now from places like Best Buy. The 2GB of RAM version can be yours for $229, while the 4GB of RAM version can be yours for $299.

ASUS Zenfone AR tipped to arrive at Verizon on August 3 [Update pre-orders are open]

Alexandra Arici
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Introduced back at CES 2017, the ASUS Zenfone AR has yet to become available for purchase in the US. Back in May, a press release issued by ASUS revealed the phone will launch as a Verizon exclusive this summer.

Now it appears we finally have a launch date. According to The Android Report who apparently received a confirmation from a source close to ASUS, the Zenfone AR will land at Verizon tomorrow, August 3. Although this might be the date when the carrier opens-up pre-orders for the handset.

After the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, the ASUS Zenfone AR would be the second Project Tango phone to make a debut on the market. It would also be the first one to offer compatibility to Google’s Daydream VR platform at the same time.

When it arrives, the ASUS Zenfone AR will boast a 5.7-inch display with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) and 515ppi. It’s set to include a Snapdragon 821 in combination with a 6GB of RAM (in the US, other markets will get 8GB of RAM).

As for Google’s AR computing platform, it’s designed to employ motion-tracking cameras, depth sensors, and area-learning to virtually map out the real world and add virtual overlays which are displayed on the phone’s screen.

The phone’s main camera consists of a 23-megapixel sensor with f/2.0, optical image stabilization, 3x zoom and phase detection autofocus.

Tango is still a relatively new addition to tech, so the AR mobile app ecosystem is pretty scarce at the moment. Despite its great potential, the limited number of Tango-enabled phone users probably represents a determining factor of why developers aren’t jumping to design AR apps.

Google is leading the way hoping to attract developers to the wonders of AR.  For example, the search giant provides a measurement app that can calculate the length and depth of real life objects. Even so, Augmented Reality still has some way to go before it becomes ready for mass adoption (the app is not 100% accurate and quite finicky to use).

On top of that, the ASUS Zenfone AR is expected to cost quite a lot (some sources believe it will sell for about $800) which will probably further limit the adoption of Google’s AR platform.

Update: As anticipated the ASUS Zenfone AR has landed at Verizon with a full retail price of $648 (cheaper than expected!). Customers can also grab it for $27/month for 24 months.

OnePlus teases new color version for the OnePlus 5

Alexandra Arici
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At launch, the OnePlus 5 was made available in only two color options – Black and Gray. Bummer right? Especially since the two version look so very similar. Luckily, it seems a third color variant might be on its way.

OnePlus shared a teaser image via their official Weibo account which shows the two existing color options, alongside a third colorless one.

A while back, a listing on TENAA revealed a “mint gold” version might soon be introduced. However, something more exciting might be in the works.

Remember that prior to the official OnePlus 5 launch, OnePlus tweeted an image of four different colors with the caption: “What 5should the color of your next phone?”. The four options included black (check), an appealing mix of aquamarine and magenta (yes, please!), deep red and a darker shade of gold (possibly “mint gold).

We’re really hoping OnePlus will end up unveiling a more atypical coloring option than the pretty much standard Gold option (which was available with the OnePlus 3T).

In related news, the OnePlus 5 just received a pretty big update which enables EIS (electronic image stabilization) for smoother 4K video recording and also adds a new font option (dubbed OnePlus Slate).

Apart from that, the update includes the July Android Security Patch, a newer version of the Google Mobile Services package, as well as the usual host of bug fixes and improvements (in the Wi-Fi connectivity and battery departments).

Moto E4 Plus battery champ arrives in the US on August 3 (Update: It’s here)

Alexandra Arici
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Motorola introduced the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus back in June and while the former is available for purchase from places like Amazon, the latter has yet to land on retail shelves.

Well this week, Motorola revealed more info about the Moto E4 Plus’ availability in the US.  The phone will land in the country on August 3 with a $179.99 price tag and you’ll be able to grab it from Motorola itself, Amazon, Best Buy and others.

Come August 3, Verizon will also start offering the phone. Then on August 11, the Moto E4 Plus will become available at Sprint and Ting. Interested parties will be able to purchase it from Republic Wireless too, starting August 14.

Don’t miss: The New Moto E4 is a budget-friendly Nougat machine (Review)

In case you missed the announcement let us tell you the Moto E4 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch display with 1280 x 720 resolution and bundles a Snapdragon 427 processor under the hood. Motorola also throws in 2GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of internal storage, as well as a 13-megapixel main camera and a 5-megapixel selfie shooter.

Most importantly, the handset includes a larger 5,000 mAh battery which means your Moto E4 Plus should be able to enjoy a long battery life. The phone runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box and also has a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button.

Update: The Moto E4 Plus is now available for pre-order from Amazon as part of its Prime Elusive Phones lineup. This means the handset will include Amazon ads and offers.

Moto Z2 Force actually costs $720 not $800 at Motorola

Alexandra Arici
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Motorola unveiled the Moto Z2 Force flagship last week and while the handset is expected to go on sale on August 10, customers could already place a pre-order for the phone for $799.99 a pop.

But in what appeared to be a surprise move, the Moto Z2 Force received an unexpected discount. If you check the Motorola website now you’ll see the phone bears a price tag of $720, which is coincidentally the exact price of last year’s model.

Or you can pre-order the phone for $30 per month (previously $33 per month) with a financing plan from Moto. This price reduction is only available if you purchase the handset directly from Motorola, as carriers are offering it with different pricing schemes.

Don’t miss: When and where to buy: Moto Z2 Force

Like before, you’ll be awarded a free Projector Mod with the purchase.

Upon the news breaking cover, Motorola reached out to explain the Moto Z2 Force wasn’t intentionally priced at $799.99:

“The $799 was an error when the site initially launched. The pricing for Moto Z2 Force Edition starts at $30/month and always has, and may vary depending on which carrier is selected.”

So there you go, the Moto Z2 Force was always meant to cost $720. Any takers?

Mint SIM now offers unlimited talk, text and 2GB of 4G LTE for $15/month

Alexandra Arici
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The competition among the four major carriers may be heating up, they are not the only options. For example, have you heard of the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called Mint SIM?

Developed by UltraMobile, a company specialized in selling plans for international travel, Mint SIM is basically a no-contract service provider that offers unlimited talk, texting, and data at very low prices.

Mint SIM’s adorable FOX

Today Mint SIM announced updated prices for its trio of introductory plans which according to the company offer the “nation’s absolute lowest monthly price of any 4G LTE provider”.

The MVNO’s entry-level plan offers 2GB per month for the first three months at $15/month. The plan is perfect for those just starting out with Mint SIM, as it’s also risk-free for 7-days with a newly introduced money back guarantee. The other two plans include the following:

•    5GB per month for three months at $20/month
•    10GB per month for three months at $25/month

Apart from the new pricing schemes, Mint SIM also announced it has exclusively partnered up with Best Buy. Starting the 1st of August, all nine Mint SIM plans will be available for purchase at Best Buy. What’s more, customers acquiring an unlocked device now have the option of pairing it with a Mint SIM plan and get $20 off the plan.

The remaining plans offered by Mint SIM span over 6 months or 12 months:

•    2GB per month for six months at $18/month
•    5GB per month for six months at $24/month
•    10GB per month for six months at $30/month
•    2GB per month for twelve months at $15/month
•    5GB per month for twelve months at $20/month
•    10GB per month for twelve months at $25/month

Any takers?

This is the Moto G5S Plus

Dan Bartram
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The latest device to appear from the new Motorola is the Moto G5S Plus. The rather badly named mouthful of a model name is really just a bigger version of the Moto G5.

The G5S Plus retains the same metal body as the current G5 lineup but is slightly improved thanks to the anodized aluminium design that also has a water repellant nano-coating. Under the hood, the G5S Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor and Adreno 506 GPU. There’s a micro-USB port and also a 3.5mm headphone jack with a 3000mAh battery. The fingerprint sensor stays below the screen but now also supports a number of gesture controls.

The display is 5.5-inches but retains the 1080p resolution and sees 3GB of RAM accompany the 32GB option with 4GB for the 64GB option. The wide-angle front camera goes from 5MP f/2.2 to 8MP f/2.0 with front-facing LED flash, and the rear 12MP shooter is replaced by a dual setup with a 13MP regular lens and an 8MP wide-angle one for depth-of-field effects. The device will also ship with Android 7.1 out of the box.

The Moto G5S Plus is unlocked so it should work on both CDMA and GSM networks with LTE compatibility for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Price and availability for the US is yet to be disclosed but Motorola say the device will be available in Europe this month starting at EUR 299.

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