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If you can’t keep up with Sony’s releases, you’re not alone. The Japanese manufacturer is known for the rapid cadence at which it launches new smartphone iterations, and we’ve come to expect a (slightly) revamped Xperia model at every major mobile trade show. IFA 2018 is no exception. Read: Sony Xperia XZ3 announced: Same design but with an OLED display and Android Pie The Xperia XZ3 is here to show that Sony can keep up with industry trends, naysayers be damned. The new phone comes with an OLED display, some spiffy edges, and, for good measure, a dose of AI. Here’s what you need to know about the Xperia XZ3. The Sony Xperia XZ3 features a 6-inch Quad HD display. For the first time, Sony is joining virtually every other major OEM in using an OLED panel. It’s an 18:9 screen, which makes the XZ3 feel much more compact and easier to handle than the Xperia XZ2 Premium . Sony has worked to reduce the size of the Xperia XZ3’s bezels. Don’t expect anything crazy, but the phone is

Ask Alexa how many smart speakers have been unveiled at IFA 2018, and she’ll probably say not enough. Anker joined in on the fun and announced its IPX7-certified Anker Soundcore Flare S+, an update to the Soundcore Flare . The Anker Soundcore Flare S+ feature Amazon Alexa integration and maintain its predecessor’s 360-degree sound reproduction. The Anker Soundcore Flare S+ introduces Amazon Alexa to the Soundcore family, and illustrates that Anker listens to user feedback. As stated by Christie Chen, brand director of Soundcore, “The most consistent request we’ve received for Flare has been to add a smart assistant.” Being an early adopter of the Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit means that the Anker Soundcore Flare S+ connects directly to the Alexa app for greater ease-of-use. Users have immediate access to all 45,000 Alexa skills , and the ring light encompassing the foot of the speaker illuminates in Alexa’s signature cyan accents. This notifies users of when the Flare S+ is “stream

YouTube Giving is a new set of tools that will enable creators to easily and quickly setup charity campaigns. Most of the tools are currently in beta and are only active for certain content creators. As part of the beta rollout, YouTube will not take any portion of the monies raised. It’s not uncommon for YouTube creators to initiate campaigns for charity. Popular vloggers and celebrities will hit up the video-sharing site to ask fans to dig deep and donate money to causes that mean a lot to them. YouTube is about to make that whole process easier and more efficient with a set of tools it calls YouTube Giving . Editor's Pick How to download YouTube videos for offline watching https://youtu.be/fBIQOv5aRw0 There are many reasons why we would want to watch YouTube offline. A long road trip, spotty network coverage, data caps, a boring flight, and the list goes on. So you want to know how to download … YouTube Giving is intended to encourage content creators to

BGR Alleged images of the upcoming Google Pixel 3 just hit Reddit. The device looks like we expected, with a 5.5-inch display without a notch. Overall, these images suggest that the Google Pixel 3 will look a lot like the Google Pixel 2. After a huge number of Google Pixel 3 XL prototype units somehow made their way to the black market , the world already knows pretty much everything there is to know about the larger variant of Google’s upcoming smartphone line. But for all we know about the Pixel 3 XL, we know very little about the Google Pixel 3. Now, we have some brand new images of what appears to be a Google Pixel 3, complete with screenshots of specs. Editor's Pick Google Pixel 3: All the rumors and leaks in one place (Updated August 27) Phone Designer In this post, which will be updated regularly, we'll be looking at the latest rumors surrounding the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. Update, August 27, 2018 (04:41PM EST): There's a new rumor that Go

Premium Chromebooks seem to be a bit of a trend at IFA 2018 . First we saw the Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 . Now it’s Lenovo’s turn with the new Yoga Chromebook. Dell and Lenovo’s latest Chromebooks have two things in common. First, they are more expensive than your typical Chromebook. Second, they pack bigger displays alongside higher-end specs. The Lenovo Yoga Chromebook has a 15-inch IPS touchscreen display, with resolution options of 1920 x 1080 or 3840 x 2160. Inside you’ll find an 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB storage, and a microSD slot for memory expansion. There’s also a 56 Wh battery, which is estimated to get about 9 to 10 hours of battery life. Compared to many other Chromebooks, this isn’t exactly huge, but it should be more than enough to get the job done. Other key features include dual USB-C ports, a full-size USB 3.0 port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Premium meets big screen with the Lenovo Yoga Chromebook Moving past the hardware, the Yoga Chro

UE UE Boom 3 and UE MegaBoom 3 revealed at IFA 2018. Boom 3 priced at $149 and MegaBoom 3 priced at $199. Both Bluetooth speakers feature a new design and a physical button for playlist control. Smart speakers and digital assistants may be all the rage but sometimes a solid Bluetooth speaker with stellar sound and an attractive design is all you need to get the party started. Ultimate Ears is hoping to provide just that with the UE Boom 3 and MegaBoom 3 — two ‘dumb’ wireless speakers with a new look and a “Magic Button,” unveiled today at IFA 2018  (via The Verge ). As you might have guessed, the Boom 3 is the third iteration of UE’s vanilla speaker range, while the MegaBoom 3 is actually the follow-up to the original MegaBoom, but shares the ‘3’ moniker to match its smaller counterpart. Both speakers will hit the market this September with the Boom 3 priced at $149 and the MegaBoom 3 going for $199. Editor's Pick And the best smart speaker is…. ... Google Hom

A new report states that it might not take long for Samsung foldable displays to hit the market for competitors. According to the report, Xiaomi and Oppo are already in talks to get the foldable display technology. Samsung is likely pushing the tech out quickly to build a market — and then make money on every sold device. We know that Samsung is planning to release a foldable smartphone sometime in 2019, known for now as the Samsung Galaxy X . The foldable device has been a hot news topic for over a year now. A new report from Korean site  ETNews (via  SamMobile ) says that Samsung is already planning on selling its foldable display technology to competitors. Oppo and Xiaomi are called out in the report as already in talks with Samsung regarding the displays. Usually, Samsung creates a new technology or design process and then incorporates it into its own product(s). After a suitable waiting period where it exclusively makes and sells the tech, it then opens the tech up