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Samsung files sliding display patent

LetsGoDigital We’ve seen numerous slider phones in the last 18 months, with devices from Xiaomi and Huawei ruling the roost. These phones mostly feature the same slider design that’s been a fixture since the feature-phone days. But a new Samsung patent filed at the World Intellectual Property Office and spotted by Let’s Go Digital suggests a rather different take on the sliding design. The patent shows a bendable screen that actually slides into place.

Verizon’s LG Optimus LTE2, the VS930, might ship on July 13

Verizon is sure having a busy month of new releases. Set to join the ranks of other notable offerings like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is LG’s own VS930. The proof is in the freshly leaked pictures of the phone, which have been spotted by Engadget. The LG VS930 will most likely take the torch from LG Spectrum (VS920) and continue LG’s run in the increasingly competitive smartphone race.

PixTeller lets you create amazing designs with zero skills

Last week we spotlighted a deal on a fantastic ‘learn to design’ bundle, but not everyone has a spare 60 hours to commit to these courses. Plus, some of us are just a bit lazy. Well, now the AAPicks deal computer has thrown up an alternative solution to your design needs. PixTeller is a shortcut to producing professional, customized images, whether you’re a designer or not. It’s touted as the world’s most powerful online design tool, and right now it’s on offer.

These Lenovo smart home deals are insane and limited!

Lenovo makes some pretty decent smart home products, especially when it comes to its smart displays, which are powered by Google Assistant. Right now, there are some totally insane smart home deals happening at Lenovo that will save you buckets of cash. In fact, these smart home deals are so nuts, we can’t imagine that they’ll stick around for long. Both of the deals on offer are bundles. The first bundle gets you a Lenovo Smart Clock (like a smart display but smaller and with fewer features) along with a smart light bulb and a smart outlet.

Samsung to close its desktop PC business? Not so fast

Samsung Electronics is making a huge variety of devices, from MP3 players to refrigerators, and that’s not counting the products of other companies from the Samsung group. Among this myriad of products, Samsung manufactures several desktop computer models, including All-in-One models and the only Chromeboxes currently available on the market. Yesterday, the Korea Times, a website that often delivers insider information on the plans of Samsung, LG, and other Korean technology companies, wrote that Samsung is going to close down its desktop PC business.

Google Flight Search goes live in Europe

Google’s Flight Search service has been available across the pond for quite a while now, but finally we Europeans are being bought up to speed. If you reside in the UK, France, Italy, Spain or the Netherlands, then you’ll be able to make use of Flight Search to help plan your trips abroad. Using Flight Search you can search through, compare, and book flights from any of the countries listed above to any destination around the world.

Google Play Movies & TV now supports HDR playback

If you happen to live in the U.S. or Canada, get ready for a much better viewing experience in Google Play Movies & TV. Starting today, Google is rolling out High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for a few select movies and television shows. Just because you select an HDR-enabled movie however, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll look better on your current setup. You’ll need a TV or monitor with HDR support in order to enjoy the upgrade.

Very likely Google Pixel 5 will have mid-range processor

Back in March, we found a rumor suggesting that the upcoming Google Pixel 5 might not offer the traditional flagship experience to which we’ve become accustomed. Specifically, the rumor suggested the phone would not have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800-series chipset and instead have a mid-range processor. Now, via XDA Developers, we have even more evidence to support that claim. While it’s not 100% clear which processor the Google Pixel 5 will utilize, it’s becoming more and more likely that the processor will not be this year’s flagship, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.

ZTE Anthem 4G announced, headed to MetroPCS soon

While ZTE has never really taken off in the US market, they still make some pretty decent smart phones. ZTE will be trying again to gain a foothold in the United States with their latest announcement of the ZTE Anthem 4G. It is their first LTE enabled device and will be headed to MetroPCS.The specs are about what you would expect from today’s mid range Android device. It’s packing a 4.

Android's competitor during week of May 17, 2019

Welcome to a new series on Android Authority which gives a rundown of the latest news related to Android's primary competitor, Apple. This is an easy way for Android fans to stay up-to-date on what's happening in mobile outside the Android world. This week in Apple news we saw some more leaks related to how the upcoming 2019 iPhones could look, including the shape/layout of the rear triple camera and the supposed colors of the updated iPhone XR.