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Microsoft’s xCloud Gaming Service Will Bring Console Games to Mobile

Tim October 8, 2018

Project xCloud was announced by Microsoft this week, an effort to bring Xbox and Windows PC games to a variety of devices, including smartphones and tablets. Public Project xCloud system testing is set to begin next year, but ultimately, Microsoft's plan is to...

LG V40 Update Aims to Increase Camera Performance

Tim October 8, 2018

Folks intending on purchasing a V40 from LG can look forward to what's potentially a Day 1 update, aimed at improving the three rear-facing cameras in a variety of ways. According to the changelog I received on my unlocked unit, LG is improving low light image...

Facebook Intros Portal, Portal+ Video Chat Displays With Amazon Alexa

Tim October 8, 2018

Facebook introduced Portal and Portal+ this week, smart displays of sorts that are catered to video calls, powered by Amazon Alexa and other AI features. Already up for pre-order starting at $199, Portal has a 10-inch 1280 x 800 display. If you need something...

Pixel 3 XL Gets Reviewed… Again, Full Retail Packing Shown Off

Tim October 5, 2018

Does Google even need to do an unveiling event next week for Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL? I mean, we've seen the phone in the hands of many, with full reviews out of Russia and unexpected photoshoots by way of supposed Lyft drivers. It's been pretty bad this year....

Moto G7 Renders Detail a Really Funky Looking Phone With Teardrop Notch

Tim October 5, 2018

Expected to launch next year, we're already getting renders and a full CAD video of Lenovo's Moto G7. Well timed considering a recent tweet from @evleaks that tells us to expect four upcoming models of Moto G, including Plus and Power models, these renders...

Tasker 5.5 Update Makes Automation Easy for Dummies Like Me

Tim October 4, 2018

The last time we wrote about Tasker was in 2015 when Google removed the app from Google Play, then reinstated it shortly after. Since then, Tasker has continued to be a mess of an automation experience with triggers, actions, tasks, scenes, and even standalone...

Nokia 7.1 Launches Later This Month for $350 With Zeiss Optics and Android One

Tim October 4, 2018

HMD Global announced Nokia 7.1 pricing and availability this week, detailing a mid-range device that brings plenty of premium specs for the price of just $349.99. Nokia 7.1 features a 5.8" FHD+ display with top cutout, 64GB storage, 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 636...

LG VP Talks 5G Plans for 2019, Possibility of Foldable Phone

Tim October 4, 2018

In a discussion with reporters there to cover the V40 ThinQ launch, Jae-Hwan Hwang, an LG vice president, discussed 5G plans for 2019 and the possibility of a folding smartphone, so long as LG can, "provide enough customer value." For 5G, we all know 2019 is...