This week’s top stories: Pixel pre-order delays, LG V20 review, Xiaomi Mi Mix, Google Allo & Assistant updates, & more

In this week’s top stories: Pixel pre-order delays, we go hands-on with the LG V20 in our full review, Xiaomi unveils its new Mi Mix phone, Google Allo and Assistant get updates, and much more. 

We kick things off with our review of the new LG V20 as some early customers report issues with fragile camera glass on the device.

Xiaomi introduces the new Mi Mix phone. Pixel pre-order demand exceeds Google’s expectations and may face delays into November. And Google Assistant and Allo get updates that bring new features.

These and the rest this week’s top stories below:

Android |

• LG V20 Review: For spec-hungry Android enthusiasts, it’s the best Android phablet you can buy [Video]
• Some early LG V20 buyers report fragile camera glass, best to leave the protective film installed
• Xiaomi just introduced the Mi Mix, its full ceramic, edgeless engineering marvel concept turned reality
• The affordable and impressive ZTE ZMax Pro expands from MetroPCS to T-Mobile
• Android Wear 2.0 won’t automatically install apps on your watch, requires Play Store install

Pixel |

• Pixel pre-order demand ‘exceeded’ Google’s expectations, many facing delays into November
• These neat handmade decals add a ‘light bar’ to your Pixel XL (Update: 5-inch Pixel too)
• Opinion: With Pixel in the picture, 2017 could be one of Google’s most important years ever

Apps |

• Google Assistant added to IFTTT for Google Home and Pixel devices
• Google Calendar 5.6.2 adds a Month view homescreen widget
• Here’s what the new Allo chat themes are going to look like when they launch [Gallery]
• Google Messenger 2.0 brings a more compact UI and new circular icon to all devices
• Allo gets its first big update w/ app shortcuts, landscape support, quick reply, and more
• Google expands Material Design with new suite of design and prototyping tools

Chrome OS |

• Chrome OS 54 brings PIN unlock to everyone ─ here’s how to use it
• Samsung Chromebook Pro product page confirms more details about the upcoming convertible

This week’s top videos: 

• Take a look at this stunning 4K footage that was actually shot entirely on Google’s Pixel [Video]
• Hands-on with 5 Android apps you should download in October 2016 [Video]

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