Entries by Nicole Batac (11987)

Thursday
Feb142019

LG G8 ThinQ gets leaked in new renders

LG plans to release its newest flagship, the G8 ThinQ, at MWC 2019. And while LG has somewhat been able to keep the new device under wraps, Evan Blass got his hands on rumored leaked renders of the phone. Its rear looks are similar to the V30. This render debunks the rumour that we're getting a triple camera system this time around. Instead, we're still getting a dual camera setup. The front is similar to the G7 ThinQ but the camera has been relocated to the left to make space for the only confirmed feature: the ToF front camera. It is said to offer better, more secure facial biometrics.

Port layout seems to be the same. You get the volume controls and an extra button on the left (the latter could be a Google Assistant button); the power button and SIM tray on the right; and speaker, USB-C port, and headphone jack at the bottom. The LG G8 ThinQ is expected to get 128GB storage. It'll be launched on February 24.

Source: Unbox

Thursday
Feb142019

Samsung wants to set you up on a date using its ref

Is Tinder, Bumble, or your dating app of choice just not doing it for you anymore? Have you considered "Refrigerdating?" Yes, that is the app's name. And yes, it is what you think it is. Samsung's way to promote its Family Hub Refrigerator is by aiming for your heart through your bellies (good or bad choices be damned). The ref has an ingredient-tracking camera that can double check if you run out of certain items, and you can use that camera to take photos of your ref's content. You can access these photos and the web-based app through its built-in touchscreen.  From there you can start swiping left and right on potential dates. You don't need to have this Samsung ref to use the app. You can upload a photo of your own refrigerator, and watch the sparks fly. Or at least, that's the hope. Happy swiping!

Wednesday
Feb132019

Warner Bros. confirms 'Aquaman 2'

So, it's been confirmed. Aquaman 2 is happening. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, who worked with Aquaman director James Wan on The Conjuring 2, and co-wrote the original film will be writing this movie. Wan is said to be in talks to work on the sequel alongside Peter Safran, but it isn't clear yet if Wan will be directing the film. If the name seems familiar, the two are also working on the horror-themed spin-off of Aquaman called "The Trench." 
Source: NME
Wednesday
Feb132019

Here's a look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds in black

Samsung has been known to pair its flagship phones with premium headphones. But instead of working with a third-party brand, Samsung will be including its own Galaxy Buds with the Galaxy S10. These wireless earbuds are considered the next iteration of the Gear IconX. Unfortunately, these seem to be packing less power than the Gear IconX. It'll just have 58mAh for the buds and 252mAh for the case (the Gear IconX has the 82mAh and 340mAh, respectively). 
However, the Galaxy Buds support wireless charging via the Galaxy S10. This pair of earbuds can also play music even without a phone. It has double the offline storage of the IconX at 8GB, which can store around 2,000 songs. It also supports Bluetooth 5.0 instead of 4.2. And it has a sweat-resistance rating of IPX2. The Galaxy Buds are expected to launch alongside the Galaxy S10 Series. In some countries, it'll even be bundled with the phone. If you want to buy it on its own, these are expected to be available for purchase separately around the same time the Galaxy S10 comes out.
Source: GSMArena