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The Verge Andy Rubin’s Essential just launched its first smartphone , and to say that it’s controversial is a bit of an understatement. There’s plenty to like about the Essential Phone, but also a few curious omissions and one design choice that is very hard to gloss over, whether you like it or not – that front-facing camera that cuts into the screen. The Essential Phone’s design definitely stands out, but it’s not completely unique. A recently discovered patent suggests LG is working on phones with a similar design. The patent in question depicts a phone with a centrally-positioned front camera that cuts into a “bezel-less” screen with rounded corners. Here’s the image: This prompted Phandroid’s Andrew Myrick to speculate that LG could be Essential’s manufacturing partner, similarly to how Google and HTC have collaborated to produce the Pixel and Pixel XL . The resemblance between LG’s patent schematic and the Essential Phone is undeniable, but it’s probably just a coincid

The LG G6 started selling in India a little over a month ago for Rs. 51,990 exclusively on Amazon . As LG is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the country, it has decided to lower the price of its flagship for a limited period of time. If you have been thinking of getting the G6, now is the time to do so, as the device can be yours for Rs. 41,990 (Rs. 10,000 off). Grab the latest #LGG6 at Rs.10,000 off. Avail more such offers on the occasion of #LG 20th anniversary in India at https://t.co/qYKBmaJVsJ http://pic.twitter.com/RwsssK7NI2 — LG India (@LGIndiaTweets) May 31, 2017 There are two colors currently available: Astro Black and Ice Platinum. The smartphone also launched in Mystic White in India, but it looks like this color option isn’t available at the moment on Amazon. As a refresher, the LG G6 is a high-end device that goes head to head with the Samsung Galaxy S8 and other flagship smartphones. It sports a 5.7-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of

Smartphone, laptop and desktop systems are already starting to collide thanks to the likes of 2-in-1 tablets , Google Play apps in Chrome OS , and Microsoft rolling out new Android and iOS compatible features . Now, Qualcomm has taken the next step in that direction with the announcement that future “Mobile PCs” are going to be powered by the Snapdragon 835 chip. The news comes straight from Computex 2017 in Taipei, where ASUS, HP, and Lenovo have all been confirmed to release Snapdragon-powered PC systems. We don’t know specifics about the upcoming devices just yet, but the Windows 10 machines are said to provide long-lasting battery life, LTE connectivity thanks to Qualcomm’s X16 LTE modem, and native support for the Windows suite of applications (with x86 emulation). “With Gigabit LTE, imagine downloading a Full HD movie in a matter of seconds,” says Don McGuire, Vice President of Global Product Marketing at Qualcomm in the promo video above. The Snapdragon 835 can currently

Are you a fan of the Vikings TV show? If so, you have something to look forward to next year. Hugo Games has partnered with MGM Interactive to release a game based on this television series. We know it will come to Android, iOS and Steam, but details on gameplay are scarce. It will be a player versus player strategy game, and will feature some of your favorite characters, including Ragnar, Lagertha, Floki and Rollo. It is also said to feature “impressive graphics and a memorable soundtrack”. Of course, there will also be a touch of medieval drama and adventure. See also: 15 best strategy games for Android April 29, 2017 We also know Hugo Games has a tendency to make cartoonish, fun games like Axe in Face, Hugo Troll Wars and others. We can assume this Vikings title will be at least similar to those apps. That’s about all we know for now, but we are sure it’s enough to get loyal fans riled up. Regardless, it’s still a while until 2018, so stay tuned to learn more about t

Nest has announced the new Cam IQ indoor security camera that brings a bunch of new features to the table when compared to its predecessor. It has an 8 MP 4K sensor with 12x digital zoom and also comes equipped with two 940 nm infrared LEDs for night vision. The camera has a new and improved speaker on board that is, at least according to the company, seven times more powerful than the one found on the standard Nest Cam. It sports three microphones with noise as well as echo cancellation and is made from a special plastic that helps disperse heat. See also: Latest Nest update adds Google Smart Lock support, improved notifications, and more April 14, 2017 The great thing about the Cam IQ is that offers a few features that were previously only available to those with a Nest Aware subscription. It can, for example, easily identify people and send you an alert to your device, so you know who’s walking around in your home. The device also supports picture-in-picture mode tha

Lenovo is gearing up to release another smartphone under the Moto brand. Well-known leaker Roland Quandt has recently revealed a lot of details regarding the upcoming smartphone on Twitter, which is called the Moto E4. Motorola Moto E4: more detailed specs, Canada MSRP is 249,99 CAD, interesting to see NFC (certain markets) and GG3, supposedly ships July 17 http://pic.twitter.com/IOCddU3o6L — Roland Quandt (@rquandt) May 28, 2017 The smartphone sports a 5-inch HD display and is powered by the MediaTek MT6737M chipset. It has 2 GB of RAM and only 16 GB of storage that can thankfully be expanded for an additional 128 GB with the help of a microSD card. See also: Moto G5S and G5S Plus: all the rumors in one place 5 days ago There’s an 8 MP primary camera on the back with autofocus and LED flash, while the front-facing selfie snapper has a 5 MP sensor. The Moto E4 packs a 2,800 mAh battery, has NFC (market dependent) and will ship with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board.

Yesterday, Andy Rubin took the wraps off the Essential Phone . Although a lot of details regarding the device were shared with the public, the exact release date was not mentioned during the reveal. Thankfully, we now know when the Essential Phone will hit the market, as Andy Rubin has announced a specific time frame at Code Conference 2017. The Essential Phone will officially go on sale within the next 30 days. This means it should be available towards the end of June. The smartphone is already up for pre-order in the US and can be yours for $699. Additionally, Andy Rubin also said that the device will have a new digital assistant on board. It will go head to head with Google Assistant and Samsung Bixby, although not a lot details are known about it at this point. One thing that’s for sure is that it will have to bring a few new features to the table if it has any chance of competing against its rivals. See also: What we like and what we don’t like about the Essential Phone