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Recent firmware files have hinted that Xiaomi is currently developing two new Android One devices. The Xiaomi Mi A2 may be based on the Xiaomi Mi 6X and come with a Snapdragon 660 SoC. The other handset may be an Android One Xiaomi Redmi phone with a Snapdragon 625 chip. Xiaomi may be preparing a Mi A1 successor, according to a report from XDA . The speculation is based on a new device’s firmware files, and it looks like it would be an Android One handset like the original. The smartphone, codenamed “jasmine_sprout” and possibly being released as the Xiaomi Mi A2, would reportedly arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset. The evidence also suggests it may be based on the recently revealed Xiaomi Mi 6X (like the Mi A1 was based on the Mi 5X) and would run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, with Project Treble support. Editor's Pick Comment: Xiaomi’s profit margin cap doesn’t mean a thing Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun made the surprise announcement yesterday that the Be

Newly leaked photos allegedly show off the upcoming HTC U12. The photos appear to confirm many of the phone’s features, including two selfie cameras and more. HTC will reportedly announce the U12 sometime in May. With HTC priming the upcoming U12 to be a beast of a smartphone, alleged hands-on photos of the upcoming flagship look to have made their way to HTC Taiwan News’ Facebook profile . Down to the two selfie cameras and two rear cameras, the photos seemingly line up with previous rumors. Even the dual LED flash unit, rear fingerprint sensor, and lack of a headphone jack line up with what we have seen and heard of the U12. If you look closely at one of the pictures, the U12 looks to feature separated volume buttons on the same side as the ridged power button. You will also notice the tall display without the controversial notch. However, we do not know whether the shiny exterior is due to HTC’s use of either glass or metal. The U11 Plus featured a glass b

LG announced that the upcoming G7 ThinQ will feature a “Boombox Speaker” that allows for louder sound with more bass. The G7 ThinQ will also strengthen the headphone jack with audiophile-friendly features. LG plans to announce the G7 ThinQ May 2 in New York and May 3 in South Korea. Having already teased the G7 ThinQ ‘s incredibly bright display , LG turned its attention to another of the upcoming flagship’s features: the “Boombox Speaker.” Speaking with Engadget , LG claimed the Boombox Speaker increases the sound level by over 6dB and doubles the bass output relative to a typical smartphone. As a nice bonus, you can place the G7 ThinQ on a flat surface or box to further amplify the bass. LG accomplished this by having the Boombox Speaker rely on a special resonance chamber design within the G7 ThinQ. The chamber looks to be 10 times the size compared to previous generations and should allow for the aforementioned louder and bass-friendly sound. LG did not say whether the

Niantic Niantic announced that May’s Research Breakthrough in Pokémon Go will be Zapdos. Fellow legendary Pokémon Moltres was the research reward up until now. There is also speculation that Niantic will raise the game’s level cap, include a PvP mode, and more. Niantic announced that Pokémon Go will soon feature new Field Research tasks and a legendary reward for those who finish a Research Breakthrough. Starting May 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET, the popular mobile game will include new Field Research quests that focus on flying- and electric-type Pokémon, along with new skill-based tasks. These tasks could be similar to existing ones, which require players to make five great throws or land three curveballs in a row. Get ready for more Field Research tasks in May! On May 1 at 1:00 P.M. PDT, a brand-new set of Field Research tasks focusing on Flying- & Electric-type Pokémon will become available, including skill-based tasks that will challenge your abilities as a Trainer. pic.twi

We love finding offers which are a bit left-field , so look out for our ‘Curious Catch’ range of deals. Today we’ve got some interesting   mobile plans from FreeUP which are the perfect example. FreeUP is a new provider on the AT&T network . If you only use a few GB of data every month but you love to chat then  FreeUP has some great plans for you. Not to mention an intriguing twist! What’s so great about these plans? There are two ‘unlimited’ plans to choose from. That means unlimited talk & text to the US, Mexico, Canada, and 100+ more countries. For all of that plus 1GB of data you only pay $25 per month . For the same plan with a heftier 4GB of data then you’re still only charged $40 per month . There’s even a $10 discount on the first month of that plan. Both are superb value to be on the the nation’s top network . You can bring your own GSM compatible phone, or buy one from FreeUP if you prefer. There are also options to bolt-on more data if needed. Not b

T-Mobile and Sprint have announced plans to merge their operations, combining the nation’s third and fourth largest wireless carriers. The new merged company will be called T-Mobile, and current T-Mobile CEO John Legere will be the head of the new company. The merger will still need to be approved by T-Mobile and Sprint’s shareholders, along with government regulators. After a few weeks of rumors , it’s now official: T-Mobile and Sprint , currently the nation’s third and fourth largest wireless phone carriers, have agreed to merge their operations . The new company will simply be called T-Mobile, and its current CEO John Legere will also be the head of the new company. This is the third time these two companies have tried to merge. In 2014, Sprint tried to buy T-Mobile, and even announced its plans to make that happen, but that deal fell apart . In 2017, both companies entered internal talks to merge, but ended up not agreeing to terms . Legere claims the merger between T

Email is one of the oldest and most important forms of online communication. It’s a service many of us use every single day. There are tons of email services and email apps that accompany them. Some may only have a single account on something like Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo. Their individual apps will give you the best experience. This list is mostly for those who need something more than the stock apps can give. If you’re looking for something new, here are the best email apps for Android! Here are some more app lists you might find useful! 10 best calendar apps for Android for 2018 Calendars are useful tools. Even paper ones are great for remembering dates, taking out the trash, and keeping track of family birthdays. Some of the first mobile apps were datebooks and calendars. They're useful to … 10 best office apps for Android Office apps have been a valuable center of productivity for many years. We use them for a variety of purposes, including drafting documents,