Juan Miguel Salonga

Google Pixel 2 news, update: Visual Core co-processor enabled for improved photo capture with AI support

Following the launch of the Android 8.1 Oreo update in the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, the search engine giant has enabled a previously inactive feature inside the premium handsets. The said feature is the Pixel Visual Core, which along with a new API will allow third-party applications to use the the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of the hardware in order to capture enhanced photos.
LG V30 Plus Alpha release date, specs news: South Korean firm to present an upgraded version of 2017 premium phone with AI capabilities at MWC 2018

LG is among the participants expected at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 later this February. While the tech enthusiasts are already anticipating the South Korean tech giant's latest flagship phone, the LG G7, to be showcased at the upcoming convention, previous reports hint that LG will only launch the latest variant of the LG V30 smartphone. The company's executive has also confirmed recently that the LG V30 Plus Alpha, stylized as V30+Î±, will boast its impressive AI capabilities at the
Microsoft Surface Phone release date, specs rumors: Latest patent leak describes the rumored Andromeda handset as 'multi-part device'

The Surface Phone has been consistently in the rumor mill for the past few years, although Microsoft has never confirmed or denied that such device is under development. Some tech enthusiasts are starting to think that the Surface Phone, also dubbed as the Andromeda handset, will no longer see the light of day, but the recent patent leaks reportedly filed by the Redmond-based tech firm suggest otherwise. The patent filing spotted this week talks about a "multi-part device" with a special live hi
Huawei Mate 10 Pro news, updates: Chinese tech firm's latest flagship now available for preorder in the US

Good news for smartphone users residing in the United States as Huawei's latest flagship device, the Mate 10 Pro, is now available for preorder this week. The Chinese handset maker continues its venture in the American soil as the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is set to take on the US-based premium handsets such as the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S8. The premium Huawei phone was first reported to be put on sale via US carriers, but for now, the Mate 10 Pro can be purchased for its whole price in selected r
Nokia 7 Plus release date, specs rumors: Latest leaks reveal mid-range smartphone's dual Zeiss camera

Apart from the 2018 version of HMD Global's flagship smartphones, Nokia 8 and Nokia 9, the Finnish tech firm is also expected to launch the mid-range Nokia 7 Plus later this year. The latest leaks available on the internet suggests that the upcoming handset will not be a typical mid-tier phone and could even match a high-end device, thanks to a dual-lens Zeiss camera.
iPhone 2018 release date, specs news: Apple to use Intel modems exclusively for its upcoming smartphones

The hardware changes in Apple's upcoming iPhone 2018 models are still up in the air, but according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the differences will be on the modems inside the handsets. The next set of iPhone devices, including the possible iPhone XI, iPhone 9 and iPhone SE 2, is expected to rely solely on Intel modems and ditch the ones made by Qualcomm
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact release date, specs leak: Carrier company hints at the arrival of new Z series phone

Sony has yet to confirm the latest lineup of Xperia XZ smartphones coming this year; however, recent reports suggest that more than one model from the Z series will arrive in the next few weeks. One of these will be the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the info having been spilled recently by a carrier company.
iOS 11.3 release date, news: Upcoming update to introduce single sign-on option for websites via iCloud

Apple has yet to confirm the latest features of the final version of iOS 11.3, which is currently in beta testing. Nevertheless, different sources have been able to come up with a block of codes in the iOS 11.3 beta build that hint at the OS version's contents. For one, it was found out that the upcoming update will allow users to sign in to several websites for a single time only via iCloud.
'Arrow' season 6 episode 13 release date, spoilers: Oliver Queen to ask help from former teammates to fight Cayden James

Cayden James (Michael Emerson) continues to threaten Star City in the upcoming episode of "Arrow" season 6. In episode 13, titled "The Devil's Greatest Trick," the series' big bad has the latest trick up his sleeves to use against Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) and his remaining allies. This time around, Cayden is in the possession of a giant bomb that he can detonate anytime he wishes, and it is up to the Green Arrow if he is willing to do everything to stop the villain from destroying the city.
iPhone X news, updates, issues: Apple currently investigating the incoming call bug

The iPhone X has secured Apple's position as the leading firm in the smartphone industry. The tenth anniversary iPhone model is everything that a user would like to have for a highly innovative device. In spite of its breakthrough features like 3D facial recognition via Face ID, the iPhone X is still plagued with some technical issues. The latest problem brought up by the users is a screen glitch that prevents them to accept an incoming call.
'Riverdale' Season 2 Episode 13 release date, spoilers: Betty helps in cleaning up murder trail in Cooper's residence

Last week's episode of "Riverdale" season 2 could have been perfect as the fans witnessed the surprising reunion of Betty Cooper (Lili Reinhart) and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse), but the night ended with Betty finding herself in the middle of a murder scene. Episode 13, titled "Chapter Twenty-Six: The Tell-Tale Heart," will reveal how Betty can handle the shocking truth that her own family is responsible for the latest death in Riverdale.
Samsung Galaxy S9 release date, specs, price rumors: Upcoming flagship could be the tech firm's most expensive smartphone yet

Samsung has already confirmed the arrival of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus smartphones at the start of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 later this February. The South Korean tech firm has not yet specified any details regarding the features and price of its next-gen flagship handsets, although rumor has it that the Galaxy S9 could be Samsung's most expensive smartphone yet, beating the price of its predecessor.