Review: Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

Updated on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 9:53AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Google has stepped up its hardware game in 2017. Aside from a S, M and L version of the Google Home smart speaker, it is also fielding an all new premium Pixelbook 2-in-1, an intriguing smart assistant-powered Pixel Buds headset (with real-time translation), and a new Clips A.I. powered camera.

The showstoppers, however, are the updated Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones which epitomize Google's renewed focus on A.I., machine learning and premium smartphone experiences. Let's dive in.

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OnePlus 5T tipped to be coming after November 20th

We’ve heard tons of rumours about the OnePlus 5T (and whether or not it’s coming to the market). But the latest one from Evan Blass (@evleaks), who is known to leak pretty accurate information, gives credence to the release of the upcoming device. Blass claims the OnePlus 5T will be sporting the popular 18:9 display aspect ratio and that it’ll be coming out near the end of next month. The estimated arrival will be after November 20^th.

Some of the other rumours we’ve heard about the phone in the past include a 20MP + 20MP dual camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, and possibly a modest 3,450mAh battery bump. The last one is based off what OnePlus did with the 3T.

Source: GSMArena

You can now add a friend to Instagram Live Stories

If you think your Instagram Lives have been getting a bit lonely and dull, the app will now let you add a friend to join your live stream. The catch is your friend has to be watching your Live Story to join in. So make sure to let that person know you want them to live stream with you ahead of time. It’s pretty simple to setup. You just need to tap on the two smiley faces seen at the bottom of the screen (beside the comments text box). From there, your screen will be split horizontally and you just need to select the username of the person you want to stream with. If you want to take them out of the stream, you just need to tap on the X button on their screen. Just like a regular Live Story, you can add filters and the like as well as opt to not make the video available for 24 hours.

Source: CNET

Now's your chance to grab the BlackBerry KEYOne for $80 off

The highly regarded BlackBerry KEYOne is on sale for a limited time.

For only 24 hours (starting at 12:00am ET on Oct. 25), the award-winning BlackBerry KEYone is available through select retailers including Amazon.ca, Blueshop.ca and Staples.ca. With this online-only flash sale, Canadians can save $80 off and purchase the device for $649.99. For anyone holding out for this multi-finctional, secure and powerful Android handset, this might be the opportunity to grab one at a discounted price. Check out our review of the BlackBerry KEYOne.