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Google released Android Pie last month, and now OnePlus has announced it is rolling out its version of the update to OnePlus 6 users.Dubbed OxygenOS 9.0, the update is essentially a customised version - or "fork" - of Google’s mobile operating system.... Read more

Google is a few weeks away from unveiling its next flagship phones, and thanks to a new leak, we know it might come with a charging stand.This stand has been rumoured before, but new evidence has been found buried in a beta version of the Google app.... Read more

Amazon has updated its year-old Echo Show (2017) with a gorgeous new model that has a fresh look and beefier sound.But how do these devices really stack up? We're comparing the established Echo Show (2017) with its new sibling, the Echo Show (2018), spec... Read more

Amazon announced 70 new devices. Here's each one. Kidding. Kind of. From an updated Echo Show with a gorgeous 10-inch HD screen to an Echo Wall Clock (seriously), no stone was left unturned. Amazon joked at the start that it would cover about "70 news... Read more

Amazon has announced the Fire TV Recast, a new addition to its line-up of home entertainment devices.This is a box that can stream shows from an HD antenna to your home. The idea is that you hook-up the box in your home and you can record and stream content... Read more

A new and improved Amazon Echo Show has been announced during the company's special launch event in Seattle.Like the other "new" devices Amazon is showcasing, the latest Echo Show model is being pitched as "all-new". It features "new speakers", a "new... Read more

Amazon is announcing probably 70 new devices right now at a surprise event in Seattle, including an Alexa-enabled wall clock and microwave.Starting with the Echo Wall Clock, it's an Echo-branded accessory for displaying timers you’ve set with Alexa.... Read more

Although there are several third-party equivalents, Amazon is bringing its own-branded smart plug to market.The Amazon Smart Plug is interesting because it can add Alexa voice control to any electrical socket - the first such device from Amazon itself.... Read more

Amazon is rattling off updates to Echo devices at a surprise event in Seattle, where it's now announcing a new Echo Input product.With this device, you can plug it into any existing speaker and essentially turn it into an Amazon Echo. It appears to be... Read more

Amazon's major Echo speaker refresh for 2018 includes a new version of its Echo Plus speaker.Similar to the other updated Echo devices announced, the "all-new Echo Plus" will bring an improved sound experience. It kicks things up a notch with premium... Read more

Amazon is making its Echo speakers sound even better, by matching them with a new Echo Sub. The Amazon Echo Sub is designed to deliver down-firing, 100W deep bass sound through a woofer.It's designed to pair with an Echo or Echo Plus, which are sold separately,... Read more

Amazon has launched a line-up of new Echo devices, including a new Echo Dot.Dubbed the "all-new Echo Dot", the new model comes with sound improvements and a fresh design.The original Echo Dot, a hockey puck-sized version of the Echo, was Amazon's most... Read more

GoPro is updating its action camera lineup with a new flagship device as well as two new "active-lifestyle" cameras.Starting with the flagship, the GoPro Hero7 Black, GoPro said it "sets a new bar" for video stabilisation, thanks to a HyperSmooth feature... Read more

Recently, we were watching The First on Hulu and saw a character in the show walk into a store, pick up bed sheets, quickly checkout herself by scanning the item with her wrist-worn device, and walk out. It reminded us of Amazon Go, and it made us wish... Read more

Samsung recently said its next Galaxy flagship won't be its first 5G phone, but that doesn't mean it still won't come with 5G support.You see, the South Korean company merely confirmed it is working with South Korean carriers to launch its first 5G phone.... Read more

Did you know you can use Alexa to call and message others?Amazon's Alexa calling and messaging feature enables you to make and receive calls, as well as send messages between Echo devices, the Amazon Alexa app for iOS and Android, and Fire tablets. It's... Read more

Those of you who own an Amazon Echo might be surprised to learn how much it can really do. It's loaded with features and hidden settings.The Amazon Echo can make to-do lists, set alarms, stream podcasts, play audiobooks, read PDFs, provide weather forecasts,... Read more

Amazon's Echo devices support multi-room audio, but you need to use the Alexa app to group them up.This feature lets you play music across multiple Echo devices in your home at the same time. But there are caveats: the feature is only available in a few... Read more

Twitter a couple years ago randomly decided to mess up how it shows tweets from people you follow in the timeline.It took the reverse-chronological feed and applied an algorithm meant to surface tweets it thinks you'd care about most. The goal was to... Read more

Google might unveil a device that's designed to rival Amazon's screen-equipped Echo Show. It'll supposedly be called Google Home Hub.Google currently offers three different Google Home-branded devices that showcase its assistant, Google Assistant. They... Read more

We're weeks away from Google unveiling its Pixel 3 smartphones. But, thanks to a new leak, we can already look at them, side by side.The company's next flagship smartphones, the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, have appeared in several credible leaks over... Read more

Google is holding a "Made by Google" event in October, when it'll likely unveil new smartphones, a new smart speaker, a new laptop, and more.The company recently invited the media to the event in New York City, and although it didn't provide any specifics... Read more

Google is holding an event next month, when it's supposed to unveil the Pixel 3, but it might also debut a new Google Home device.The company has been rumoured to be working on its own "Smart Display", and now, that device has leaked online as the “Google... Read more

Microsoft is getting ready to launch new Surface hardware next month, and one of those devices could be a black Surface Laptop 2.The company has avoided using black colours since it launched the Surface RT years ago in a black “VaporMg” magnesium... Read more

Amazon is developing an entire new range of Alexa-powered smart home devices. To be clear, these likely won't be new Echo speakers.According to a report from CNBC, Amazon is working on new voice-controlled devices, including a microwave oven, an in-car... Read more

Apple has released a new feature alongside iOS 12. It's called Siri Shortcuts, and it's supposed to speed up actions you take in apps, and it lets you add those actions to Siri. There's also a dedicated Shortcuts app, so you can create and manage multiple... Read more

Apple is bringing fun effects to the Messages camera, in the form of a new type of Animoji called Memoji.Let's back up: Messages, also known as the iMessage app, is Apple's messaging platform across iOS devices and Mac devices. With the introduction of... Read more

Apple is officially releasing iOS 12, the latest major software update for iPhone and iPad. Check your Settings app to see if it's arrived for you.Staff at Pocket-lint has received the update. Apple previously said it's coming 17 September, and that it... Read more

iOS 12 is rolling out to compatible iPhones and iPads from today, 17 September 2018.This next major update to the iPhone and iPad mobile operating system was initially rumoured to be all about improvements to quality and performance, but Apple had a few... Read more

Amazon's Echo lineup is insane at this point, spanning smart speakers, video devices and Alexa Gadgets.The Echo family of products has grown rapidly over the last couple of years - there really is an Echo for everyone!Here are all the Alexa-enabled Amazon... Read more

Samsung has launched three wireless headphones under the AKG brand: the Y100, Y500, and N700NC.Unveiled at IFA 2018 earlier this month, the Y100 are neckbuds, while the Y500 are on-ear headphones, and the N700NC are over-the-ear headphones. The first... Read more

Google has revealed the colours of its next flagship.The company is gearing up to launch its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones next month, and we've seen several leaks about the devices, leaving little to the imagination. But the colours these phones... Read more

Razer is sending invites to the media for an event on 10 October at its headquarters in Hollywood, California.The event invite mentions “flagship gaming" and shows a green silhouette of what looks to be a smartphone. In other words, it is safe to assume... Read more

If you've been thinking about buying a Switch, Nintendo's latest bundle might finally convince you to do so.It's not unusual to have special-edition versions of consoles released in bundles with big game titles, but few have us salivating as much as Nintendo's... Read more

Nintendo has confirmed the new date and time of its first Nintendo Direct since E3 2018 this past summer.The company originally intended to stream the show on 6 September but, due to the devastating earthquake in Hokkaido in its homeland of Japan, it... Read more

Nintendo is holding its first Nintendo Direct presentation since E3 2018, and during the prerecorded broadcast, it is announcing game updates as well as new hardware, such as NES-style controllers for the Switch. Nintendo Labo review: Crazy cardboard... Read more

Razer recently confirmed it's making a new smartphone, a second-generation Razer Phone, and a render of it has now surfaced.Android Headlines shared a leaked image of a supposed Razer Phone 2 phone. It received the image from a “reliable source”.... Read more

OnePlus has announced a new device. It's not a new smartphone, but rather, a pair of affordable USB-C headphones.Android users who own smartphones with no headphone jacks have been clamoring for a pair of high-quality USB-C buds that won't break the piggy... Read more

Another year, another round of iPhone refreshes.Apple's Gather Round event in Cupertino is done and dusted, and we are left with three new iPhone models, as well as a new Apple Watch and more details about upcoming software updates. The two-hour-long... Read more

The next version of MacOS is close - the final version of MacOS Mojave will be available on 24 September as a free update via the Mac App Store.MacOS Mojave is an update to Apple's popular operating system formerly known as OS X. Mojave includes many... Read more

Polar has announced a couple multisport watches, called the Vantage V and the Vantage M. You can pre-order them now from Polar.com. The best smartwatch 2018: Top smart wristwear available The best GPS running watch 2018 Apple Watch Series 4 initial review:... Read more

Apple's latest version of macOS, called macOS Mojave (version 10.14), will officially come to Macs soon.You can download the public beta of the new software now (see how here), but as always, we don't recommend installing it on your main Mac. If you want... Read more

Apple is on stage at the Gather Round event in Cupertino, where it is unveiling several new devices, as well as new HomePod features.That's right. Apple didn't forget about its Siri speaker. CEO Tim Cook featured the product during the final minutes... Read more

Apple has revealed a new Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Series 4 and again it's available in a Nike+ version.The Series 4 Nike+ Edition is essentially the same as the standard Apple Watch Series 4 but it features redesigned Nike watch faces that match... Read more

Apple is live on stage in Cupertino, where it is announcing a full slate of hardware refreshes, including a new 5.8-inch iPhone XS smartphone, as well as a 6.5-inch version called iPhone XS Max.CEO Tim Cook, predictably, has described the new models as... Read more

When Apple introduced its iOS 11 software update in 2017, it also announced a new feature for iPhone X users: Animoji.Apple's Animoji are custom, animated versions of popular emoji characters. The feature uses the new Face ID facial-recognition system... Read more

Amazon is known as a disruptor. From books to retail, it takes an industry and turns it upside down. But its next target is, well, unusual.The online retailer plans to sell and ship 7-foot-tall Christmas trees to customers this holiday season, according... Read more

Huawei-owned Honor has confirmed it will embrace 5G technology by introducing a Honor 5G smartphone sometime next year.On 8 September, while at the World INS conference in Beijing, Honor president Geroge Zhao, who was one of the speakers at the event,... Read more

Android can get confusing. There are not only "sweet treat" names - Ice Cream Sandwich, Jelly Bean, KitKat, etc - but there are version numbers too. The latest version of Android is Android 9 Pie. So what is Android One?Android One was originally designed... Read more

Apple’s “Gather Round” event is this week, and from what we can tell, there will be three iPhone models announced, including an iPhone XC.This 6.1-inch LCD model is also thought to be called iPhone XR. Either way, it's the only one of the three... Read more