Leaks show Fitbit's new smartwatch and headphones

Fibit's first 'smartwatch' coming after its acquisition of Pebble seems to have been leaked along with the company's Bluetooth headphones. Possible an updated version of its Blaze fitness tracker, which looks like a smartwatch, the render shows a squarish watch with rose gold accents and possible removeable bands. The device is said to be sporting a GPS as well as Heart Rate monitor plus NFC for payments, which are all critical features of the Apple Watch. There's also talk of an app store just for this device which will be sold for $300.

Fitbit is also targetting the popular Bluetooth headphone market with what is expected to be a $150 pair of Bluetooth headfphones. While the design isn't all that exciting or new, it could well be a prototype with the final version looking more appealing. Personally, I am interested to see some of Pebble's design and software personality make it over to Fitbit. The fitness tracking and analytics is already peerless, the smartwatch aspect, not so much. Here's hoping Fitbit can leapfrog their previous attempts at merging both.

LG rumoured to be releasing a ‘mini’ version of the G6

There might not just be one version of the LG G6 this year. TechnoBuffalo first found a document dated earlier this year that shows display specs of a phone that had the G6’s 18:9 aspect ratio but with a smaller 5.4-inch screen. It can’t be said yet if LG will release this “mini” version but it’s not something to scratch off just yet. It’s possible LG will want to build on the success of the G6 and have a follow-up. They’ve done this before.

Or one more theory floating around is this smaller smartphone could finally pack in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor in place of the Snapdragon 821 in the G6. Snapdragon 835 was first reserved for the S8 since Samsung co-developed the processor with Qualcomm. Perhaps now is the time, LG took advantage of the new processor? Would you buy a smaller LG G6?

Source: Digital Trends

Microsoft's Surface Notebook leaks ahead of tomorrow's Education Event

Even Microsoft isn't immune to monumental product leaks as its awaited Surface Laptop seems to have been outed just a day before an education-focused event. Several renders of the new line of notebookswere shared on Twitter by @WalkingCat hours ago. 

This is Microsoft's first true Notebook (the Surface Book is a 2-in-1), and it appears to be a 13.5-inch laptop in classic clamshell fashion. Judging from the photos, the Surface Notebook is a cross between the Surface Book and the various Type Cover keyboards of the Surface Pro 4. The leaks state 4 colours (Platinum/Burgundy/Cobalt Blue/Graphite Gold), Alcantara-covered keyboards and Windows S.

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Samsung DeX shows up in Canada for $249

While it hasn’t been officially launched in the country, the Samsung DeX shows up through The Source. It’s available on their site for $249, which is a bit higher than conversion rate of the DeX’s price in the US (where it retails for US$150). At the moment, it seems to be sold out, though. And while Samsung can’t say yet when the DeX will be making its way here through other resellers, it’s supposedly coming this year as well. DeX is the companion dock for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus that turns these smartphones into desktop/laptop replacements.

Source: Android Headlines