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Samsung and Apple are facing competition on the foldable phone front from Chinese Android manufacturer Huawei this year, according to a new report. Citing sources familiar with Huawei’s plans, Korean news publication  ETNews  claims that Huawei is preparing to launch a true foldable phone this November. The date is important because the report suggests that Huawei is launching the device this early with the specific goal of beating Samsung, other Android manufacturers  and  Apple to be the first company to create a fully flexible smartphone. If that’s accurate then it could be bad news for a bigger player like Samsung, which typically prides itself on being first to deliver innovative technology. Also, the concept of a foldable phone – for those that take an interest – is largely aligned with Samsung because of  that  demo  back in 2013. It would be quite the victory for Huawei to usurp Samsung’s crown. But being first isn’t necessarily go...

After a few quite  extensive leaks , it really did seem like there was little more to learn about Motorola's upcoming Moto G6 family. However, after both the  Moto G6  and the  Moto G6 Play made their respective  pits tops  at  GeekBench , today the  G6 Plus  joined their ranks as well, with a slight twist. Instead of the Snapdragon 630, it was widely believed to utilize, according toe the benchmark, the tested unit was running a Snapdragon 660, at 2.21 GHz. That being said, the actual test scores themselves don't exactly pan out, since we would expect at least 5000+ multi-core points from said silicon. Still, it could be a case of early and unoptimized software. If the information does check out, it would entail a not entirely insignificant performance boost for the G6 Plus, from what was originally expected. As far as other alleged specs for the handset go, we expect a 5.93-inch, 18:9 screen with Full HD+ resolution, 4GB of RAM, as r...

With the whole controversy around  Facebook-Cambridge Analytica  data leak still brewing, there is a growing awareness about how much and what kind of data is being shared online. Users who were earlier unaware are now getting a bit more vigilant. Recently, Facebook-owned  WhatsApp  was too under the scanner for allegedly sharing information with its parent company. WhatsApp responded to this by saying that it collects "very little data" of its users and "every message is end-to-end encrypted." But there is a way for users to choose not to share their account information with Facebook. This shared information is said to improve  Facebook  ads and products experiences. Here are two ways to stop sharing your WhatsApp information with Facebook: Option 1 As soon as you download WhatsApp, you will be asked to 'Agree' to accept their updated Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. But before you do, tap Agree and then tap on 'read more.' Once you do...

There are new smartphones hitting the market constantly, but which is the best to pick up when you’re trying to save a buck or two? We’ve seen a lot of big releases in the budget market lately, so let’s take a look at all of the best affordable Android devices you can buy today. ZTE Tempo Go On this list, you’ll generally find phones that range from around $100 up to about $500. Of course, sometimes even less expensive phones are needed, but we’ve often avoided listing those because, well, really cheap Android phones are generally pretty terrible. Google is trying to fix that, though, with the  arrival of Android Go , and the ZTE Tempo Go is one of the first phones landing with that version of Google’s OS. The ZTE Tempo Go is a  very  cheap device by all standards. Pricing lands at just $80 for the unlocked model, something that can’t be said about many devices on the market today. With that price, it packs a Snapdragon 210 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB ...

Motorola is launching its G6 series on Thursday, but the three phones surfaced with press renders in all colors. The  Moto G6 Play ,  Moto G6 , and  Moto G6 Plus   will arrive on Thursday in Sao Paulo, Brazil  with a tall screen and are also expected to have Android Oreo and quick charging support. Moto G6 Play The most affordable of the three phones is the Play variant.  According to Geekbench , it should have a Snapdragon 430 chipset with octa-core CPU running at 1.4 GHz. The display panel is 5.7” in diagonal with HD+ resolution. There will be 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage on board, microSD slot is available for all the extra files you need on the phone. There is only one camera, placed in the circular module on the back and it is 13 MP. The front one is 8 MP. Both snappers are coupled with an LED flash. The phone is coming with a stock Android, coupled with some Moto apps. The fingerprint is found on the back, placed under the Moto logo. This is t...

Airtel , as part of its ' Mera Pehla Smartphone ' initiative, on Friday announced the launch of an offer to help empower new online users in the country. According to the offer, Airtel customers using 2G/ 3G mobile handsets are entitled to 30GB free data when they switch to a 4G smartphone. The free data is applicable for both prepaid and postpaid users. For prepaid Airtel customers, 1GB free data will be provided every day for 30 days - over and above their current pack. For postpaid, 30GB data (with data rollover) will be added to the bill cycle. To check eligibility, Airtel users can either call 51111 (toll-free) from their registered Airtel mobile number or check it through the My Airtel app. Alternatively, customers can check for free data eligibility by entering their mobile number  here  and clicking on Check Eligibility. Free data will expectedly be activated for eligible customers within 24 hours of activation. "While 4G smartphones are fast becoming the n...