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The Honor 8 Pro can now be rooted, and the TWRP custom recovery software can be installed on the device.

Amazon is offering the Seneo 10W fast wireless charger for just $15 after using the coupon code "8354OREN".

A new report out of Korea states that Samsung became the second-largest wearable vendor during Q1 2017 across the globe. Samsung's market share rose to a total of 12.8 percent but is still far behind Apple's market share of 53 percent.

David from Android Authority takes a look at HTC's history and states that the company has a lot of work to do if it wants to make a comeback. That statement comes regardless of how well the HTC U11 performs.

YouTube has announced it will be releasing an all-new version of Creator Studio, while also revealing a new way for creators to browse comments.

Someone has published a video of a VIVO smartphone which features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

Google Chrome has just been updated with support for picture-in-picture video when using Android o.

Adam from PocketNow takes a look at devices like the YotaPhone and the rumored Meizu Pro 7 which are said to feature a display on the back. He claims that this could potentially be a useful piece of tech, "depending on how it's implemented."

Andrew from Android Central takes a look at the OnePlus 5 camera and how the company has handled the new device. He believes that OnePlus overextended itself regarding claims about camera performance.

Robert from Android Authority takes a look at the technology behind dual camera optical zoom to help everyone understand what it does for your pictures.

In a recent interview regarding the OnePlus 5 benchmark claims, CEO Pete Lau explained that the company does not "even know how to overclock".

Jerome Ortega has pitted the OnePlus 5 against the HTC U11 and Samsung Galaxy S8 to determine which device is the fastest, considering these all have the Snapdragon 835 processor. In the speed test, the OnePlus 5 took the top spot finishing 9 seconds ahead of the U11 and 26.2 seconds ahead of the Galaxy S8.

One user has found that if you hold the OnePlus 5 in a certain position the 5GHz WiFi capabilities instantly cut out and time out.

Office Depot is currently offering the Galaxy Tab S2 for just $199.91 with in-store pickup. This is down from the regular price of $399.99, a savings of $200.

Venmo is currently testing its own version of a physical debit card which would allow users to make purchases in "brick-and-mortar stores" using money in their accounts.

The latest beta update for the Custom Quick Settings app includes support for App Shortcuts, making it easier to access your favorite apps from the notification shade.

One Reddit user has been unable to use their unlocked Galaxy S8 with the new Samsung Gear VR headset and states that Samsung has claimed that users may come across problems that may cause the headset to not work at all.

Jerry from Android Central takes a look at the latest Android O beta and the new notification coloring. He says the colorized notifications are a mess and there are some readability issues.

A new rumor suggests that the Moto E4+ will launch on June 30th, while the Moto X4 has been delayed.

Despite the Oppo A77 being launched on May 17th, a new version of the device has passed through TENAA revealing a new processor, smaller battery, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

The Lenovo Tab 4 is now available for pre-order from Amazon and Newegg for $129 for the 8-inch model and $179 for the 10.1-inch model.

A new rumor from XDA gives a look at the specs for the upcoming Pixel 2 lineup. The Pixel 2 'walleye' will feature a 4.97 FHD display with the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. The Pixel 2 'taimen' will feature a 5.99-inch OLED display, along with the Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

Joe from Android Authority has published a list of the best Android apps which integrate with the Philips Hue smart home system. The list includes the following: - Hue Disco - hueManic - Hue Pro - Hue Switcher - Lumio

Google wants to use your best Pixel photos for Chromecast Backdrops and in order to be considered, you must publish photos on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag of #teampixel.

Despite being announced earlier this week, the OnePlus 5 has already been rooted and the TWRP custom recovery has been updated with support for the device.