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‘Canceled’ LG G7 leak shows off new design with a notch

Soon to be a member of the notch club

Published

March 1, 2018

Daniel Morial

This week at Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, LG didn’t announce their next-generation G series that’s supposedly the G7. What was shown to the public was the V30S ThinQ which is practically last year’s V30 but with AI features. As it turns out, the G7 announcement might have been moved or even canceled, but the phone was already ready for the show.

LG is expected to hold its own event to show off the new G7 and Guy Levy of Ynet had a chance to play with it. The images below have been outed by the Israeli publication and they also have a hands-on video up on their site.

Image: Guy Levi (Ynet)

Right off the bat, the first feature of the G7 we noticed is the notch which is 2018’s top smartphone trend. The spaces beside the notch are blacked out at times thanks to some UI customization which reminds us of the secondary display of the V10 from 2015 but split into two — a nice excuse not to label it as a full iPhone X copycat. We also noticed that LG opted to move the clock to the left of the notch, leaving just the signal and battery level indicators on the right. So, what will happen when a notification arrives? We’ll find out soon.

Moving along, the display is a 6-inch OLED panel with rounded corners and a decently small bottom bezel. Its resolution is 3120 x 1440 pixels (572ppi) and has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio which is exactly like the iPhone X’s. The notch houses an 8-megapixel wide-angle selfie camera while at the back are two rear cameras — both 16-megapixel shooters with an f/1.6 aperture. A fingerprint reader is positioned just beneath the camera module.

In terms of internal specifications, it’s powered by Qualcomm’s current top-dog — the Snapdragon 845 — with up to 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage. Battery capacity is a pretty modest 3000mAh considering the phone’s size.

We’re unsure if LG will still push the G7 as its next flagship because of the floating rumors about a phone codenamed Judy. It doesn’t conform to the specs of the living G7, so it might be a new and different flagship phone and LG already gave up the G7 in favor of that.

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FIFA World Cup: Lenovo’s Referee View received positively by fans

Unique first-person perspective brings action closer to viewers

Published

July 13, 2026

GadgetMatch

Lenovo has revealed that technological advancements at the FIFA World Cup 2026 has made viewers “feel closer” to the action than ever before.

Surveying fans across Australia, Canada, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Lenovo bared that 87% say technology is improving the viewing experience.

Close-to-action camera perspectives have also help 84% of surveyed viewers, making them feel they’re right on the pitch.

Of course, Lenovo AI has introduced Referee View throughout the World Cup. This AI-powered technology gives viewers a first-person POV of the match from a referee’s perspective.

Lenovo Referee View has been featured on an average of three times per match across the tournament in over 220 countries and territories worldwide, according to preliminary FIFA data.

Through a lightweight camera mounted on the match official, the technology gives a first-person POV of the match.

And while raw footage is fast-moving and sometimes unstable, Lenovo’s AI-powered video analytics platform automatically transforms the clips into smooth, broadcast-quality video in real-time.

Other findings from Lenovo’s research include:

76% of viewers have seen or heard about Referee View
91% say the close-to-action Referee View POV is appealing
88% say smooth and stable footage is an important part of viewing sports footage
98% say clear picture quality has been important when watching the FIFA World Cup 2026
91% are interested in seeing more technology that creates immersive or close-to-action sports experiences

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Netflix suddenly resurrects 30-day free trials

It’s available only in some countries.

Published

July 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Over the weekend, a report emerged about Disney+ allegedly considering a new tier offered to users for absolutely free. Apparently, Disney isn’t the only one. Netflix is now resurrecting its free trial program in select countries.

Back in the day, it was easy to get into Netflix. With a 30-day free trial, you can watch the shows you’ve always wanted to catch. If you liked what you saw, you can pay the monthly fee to access the entire library without constraints. Eventually, the platform got rid of this system to favor a cheaper ad-supported tier.

Perhaps not seeing the benefits of ad-supported tiers, Netflix has suddenly resurrected its free trial program. Spotted online (via Android Authority), some countries, including Brazil and India, are experimenting with the program again. New users can get 30 days of free Netflix access.

Because only regular users are spotting this (rather than an official announcement), we don’t have a list of where the free trials are available.

Still, it’s an interesting move. Cable isn’t a thing anymore so “cutting the cable” isn’t a popular phrase anymore, but people are definitely cancelling subscriptions over rising prices. Some even rely on short clips from YouTube to catch up with their shows. Having a free trial opens up more possibilities for users, but it remains to be seen whether it’s enough for users to return to Netflix.

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Disney+ might get a free tier

What would you like to see in a free Disney+ tier?

Published

July 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

In a world disappointingly obsessed with increasing prices beyond our means, Disney+ has miraculously remembered the phrase, “free sample.” According to a report, the streaming platform is considering making a free subscription tier.

As of late, it’s been difficult to maintain a healthy collection of streaming services. When you have to pay the equivalent of a full-course meal every month for just a single platform, you start to evaluate which ones really matter.

Perhaps feeling the sting of users leaving the platform over pricing, Disney+ is reportedly experimenting with a tier that comes at no cost to users (via Business Insider). According to two sources, adding such a tier might help the platform reach customers more.

Now, it’s still a mystery how this tier might work. Disney+ already offers an ad-supported tier, so it’s unlikely to be another one like that.

One possibility is a heavily curated feed of content either designed specifically for free users or limited exactly to give users a free sample. For the latter, think of the limited content you get on a plane. Sure, you might get the first three episodes of The Mandalorian, but you’ll have to fork over cash if you want to see the rest of the story.

And for the former, you can imagine short-form content available for free. Going back to Star Wars, you might see a short anthology series like Star Wars: Visions.

Either way, it’s an interesting concept. If the tier does offer full content, it’s a great way to get into franchises you were thinking of trying without the need to spend for a taste.