Xiaomi Mi A1 users getting a chance to beta test stock Android Oreo

Stock software is all fun and games until it's time to update it. That's what the Android One-designated Xiaomi Mi A1 is trying to avoid: un-fun.

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Xiaomi quietly expands smartphone lineup officially available in Spain

In addition to the promised Mi A1 and Mi MIX 2, Xiaomi also lists the Redmi 4A, 4X, Note 5A, Note 4, Mi 6 and Mi Max 2 as available or coming soon to Spain.

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Xiaomi wants to take Western Europe by storm starting with Mi A1 and Mi MIX 2 in Spain

Spain is the first market in Western Europe to officially welcome a robust pair of Xiaomi smartphones. Namely, the Mi A1 and Mi MIX 2.

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The HTC Pixel 2 XL and the cutting-edge Razer Phone | #PNWeekly 277 (LIVE at 3:30p ET)

HTC puts out two more phones for the end of 2017, each with their high points. But the elephant on our show here is the Razer Phone.

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Actual HTC U11 Plus pics crop up, alongside more U11 Life details and an update on U11 Oreo update

We finally get to check out the HTC U11 Plus in the flesh today in not-so-glamorous images while also hearing about a distressing U11 Life omission.

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Duo integrated as a video call feature in Google call and messaging apps

Google's Phone, Contacts and Android Messages apps will link video calls to the Duo app on Pixel, Nexus and Android One phones.

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Full HTC U11 Life spec sheet prematurely revealed, including up to 4GB RAM and Android O

Aside from official pricing and availability details, all HTC U11 Life puzzle pieces seem to have fallen neatly into place thanks to a trustworthy tipster.

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Sold by HTC, Made by Google | #PNWeekly 271 (LIVE at 3pm ET)

HTC transfers some key smartphone units to Google in exchange for a bit of cash. We dissect the deal and cruise through a Tough Spot this week on our show!

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Google Pixel 2 event likely scheduled for October 4 after all, promotion already underway

The stock Android-powered Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL2 phones are almost certainly breaking cover on the same date as their predecessors.

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HTC U11 Life reportedly also headed for Android One lineup, new render shows ‘normal’ variant

Google's revived Android One family will further expand in the near future with the addition of the HTC U11 Life, rendered today in standard form.

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Moto X4 rendered with Android One label en route to the US, Project Fi support also in tow

It's almost etched in stone now that the Moto X4 will be the first Android One phone to come to the US, and Project Fi support also feels like a safe bet.

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