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While the white color version for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge is exclusive to EE in the UK (and pre-orders have just started), it turns out that the silver hue for the Korean company's flagships is exclusive to Carphone Warehouse.However, if you're a fan of the silver S7 or S7 edge you don't need to wait any more before you purchase either device. They're already available at Carphone Warehouse.If you opt for a Pay Monthly arrangement, the recommended deal for the S7 has it costing £59 upfront with a £36 per month plan. This nets you 10GB of data and unlimited minutes and...


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Google drops Moto 360 Sport from its store
After dropping the Nexus 9 tablet, Google has now removed the Moto 360 Sport smartwatch from its online store.The Moto 360 Sport is a variant of the Moto 360 second generation that comes with a few changes, such as AnyLight display that uses ambient light outdoors to illuminate itself, built-in GPS, and silicone bands.Unfortunately, it seems people didn't quite find that worth the $300 price tag. In fact, Motorola recently dropped the price to $200 but now Google has gone ahead and removed the device entirely from its store, which is odd as the watch only went on sale back in...


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Two new Sony phones leak through benchmark, one has a 16MP selfie cam
Thanks to the entries in an online benchmark database, two upcoming Sony smartphones have been outed today. For now their exact names aren't known, they go only by their model numbers.According to information from GFXBench, the Sony F3216 has a 4.6-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 21 MP rear camera with LED flash, a 16 MP selfie snapper, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. It's powered by the MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 SoC, which comes with a 1.9 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and the Mali-T860 GPU. The prototype tested ran Android 6.0 Marshmallow.Aside from its tiny screen size, this...


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Leica announces M-D (Typ 262) with no LCD
Leica has announced another model in its M-series of digital rangefinder cameras. This one is a bit different though. The Leica M-D (Typ 262) does not feature an LCD on the back like most digital cameras, instead wanting the photographer to focus on the art of composition and framing without being distracted. This is not the first Leica camera to lack an LCD; we saw the M Edition 60 before this forego the display, but the M-D (Typ 262) is the first serial production camera while the M Edition 60 was a limited edition.The M-D only comes with dials to adjust shutter speed, aperture,...


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ZUK Z1 to reportedly land in India as Lenovo Z1
We already know that the Z1 smartphone from Lenovo subsidiary ZUK will be launched in India soon - Lenovo has started teasing the device and also sent out media invites for the launch event (date isn't yet confirmed).However, what's new is that the phone could shed the ZUK branding for its India launch. According a report out of China, the ZUK Z1 will be sold in India as the Lenovo Z1. There was, however, no word on why the Chinese company has decided to take this step. Given that the brand Lenovo has pretty good visibility in India, it would be reasonable to assume that the...


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Samsung brings Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) to South Korea
The Galaxy J5 (2016) and J7 (2016), which were first unveiled late last month in China, have been officially announced by Samsung in its home country of South Korea.Carrying a price tag of KRW 290,000 (around $255) and KRW 363,000 (around $320), respectively, the handsets will be available for purchase from local carrier KT, which will be selling them in the black and gold color options.An important thing worth mentioning here is that the South Korean Galaxy J7 comes with 720p display and 2GB RAM, compared to the full HD display and 3GB RAM that the Chinese version features.In...


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Samsung Gear 360 launched, priced at $350
As scheduled, Samsung has launched the Gear 360 camera. The device is now available for purchase in the company's home country of South Korea - it's currently listed online, but will be available in around 450 stores starting next month.Priced at KRW 399,300 (around $350), the camera - which was announced at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) - is currently compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and Note5.Aside from South Korea, the device is also expected to made available in select other countries. However, those in the United States are currently...


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LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7: A rebel and a stunner
This is a battle of innovation versus refinement. LG let the designers off the leash and they went wild on the LG G5. Samsung brought in the perfectionists to polish the Galaxy S7.


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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 getting May security patch already
April hasn't even ended, and Samsung has already started rolling out the Android security patch for the month of May to its Galaxy Note 4 smartphone. Weighing in at around 380MB, the update is currently rolling out to units in India.There's no clarity on exactly what else the update brings along - the change-log contains generic language like performance and stability improvements, and bug fixes. Rolling out OTA, the update carries a build date of April 22.This comes less than week after the device started receiving April security update in India. That update weighs in at around...


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Samsung says Gear VR users have already consumed over 2 million hours of VR content
Samsung has revealed that users of its Gear VR headset have already consumed more than 2 million hours of virtual reality content thus far. The revelation was made by John Pleasants, the company's executive VP of Media Solutions, at SDC 2016.If you calculate, that translates into over 228 years of continuous watching. And given that Samsung is one of the many players in the market, it does give an idea about the kind of interest consumers are having in the VR space.This comes just a day after the South Korean company confirmed that it's working on a standalone virtual reality...


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Lenovo has sold half a million K4 Notes since launch
Lenovo has announced that half a million units of the K4 Note have been sold since the device was launched in India back in January this year. Aside from this, the Chinese company has also sold 100,000 units of the ANT VR headset.The VR headset was initially bundled with the smartphone, but was sold separately shortly thereafter. However, the company is bringing back the smartphone+headset bundle to celebrate the milestone."To celebrate the milestone of 5 lakh happy customers, Lenovo is bringing back the VR bundle offer," a company spokesperson said. "Customers will be able to...


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Update to Apple Music for Android brings music video support
Apple has updated its Apple Music app on Android, bumping it to version 0.9.8. The update brings support for music videos as well as family subscription option."You can now enjoy thousands of music videos on Apple Music—view popular ones featured in New or search for the music videos from your favorite artists," the Cupertino-based company says in the change-log.As for the Family Membership, it costs around $15 a month and allows up to six members of a family to enjoy the streaming music service together.Source


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Rumor says Huawei Mate 9 will feature 20MP dual camera setup, Kirin 960 SoC
It's been just a few months since Huawei launched its Mate 8 smartphone, and rumors about the device's successor have already started pouring in. According to a latest one out of China, Huawei Mate 9 will be powered by the homegrown, and yet-to-be-announced Kirin 960 chipset with octa-core CPU.Huawei Mate 8In addition to the SoC, it was also revealed that the Mate 9 will sport a 20MP dual rear camera setup. This compares to the dual 12MP cameras that the Chinese company's newly-announced P9 and P9 Plus feature.There was, however, no word on whether - like the P9 duo - Leica...


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BBM for Android gains beta video chat support, coming soon to iOS
The latest update of BBM for Android, which should already be out in the Play Store, brings with it a much-requested feature: video chats. BBM has had support for video calls on BlackBerry OS 10, but this is now finally making its way to the two big mobile platforms - a release for iOS is apparently coming soon.Over in the Android app, the video chat functionality is still in beta, and marked as such. Hence, some hiccups may occur. Also, to make sure nothing will break with its backend infrastructure, BlackBerry is currently limiting the rollout of the new feature to the US and Canada....


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Marshmallow is now out for the LG G3 on AT&T and T-Mobile
Although Google has already started testing Android N with developers, Android handset makers are still busy updating their wares to Marshmallow. Case in point: LG, and its G3. The flagship smartphone from 2014 is now receiving the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow both on AT&T and T-Mobile, according to multiple reports from owners.T-Mobile's model isn't currently enjoying an over-the-air rollout of the update, so to download and install it you'll need to use LG's desktop software. Even so, the new release may not yet show as being available for everyone.If you bought your G3...


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HP's new Chromebook 13 is thin and made out of brushed aluminum
HP has unveiled a new Chromebook today. It's called HP Chromebook 13 and was apparently designed in partnership with Google. That kind of shows when you look at it, as its brushed aluminum construction and 12.9mm thinness pretty much scream "high-end".That said, the Chromebook 13 is more of a Chromebook Pixel for the masses, as it starts at just $499. At that price you do get the looks, but only a measly Pentium processor.If you can pay more, then you'll get a choice of Core m3, m5, or m7 CPU, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 3,200x1,800 resolution for the 13.3-inch non-touch display....


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New Nexus 6P version gets benchmarked with Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM
Earlier today we once again heard that HTC is the company in charge of building this year's two Nexus-branded smartphones for Google. And now it looks like one of them may have just been spotted in a benchmark's database.An intriguing entry for "google Nexus 6P" is available in Geekbench's online score browser. The name is pretty much identical to the Huawei-made device that's been announced last year, but this Nexus 6P has different hardware.Namely, it's powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chipset (not the 810 like the 2015 model), and it comes with 4GB of RAM (up from 3 on the...


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Schematic details the iPhone Pro with dual-camera, Smart Connector
With the 4" iPhone SE out of the gate, the rumor mill turns its attention back to the 5.8" iPhone Pro. A schematic (probably unofficial) shows the dimensions of the rumored Apple flagship.The schematic clearly shows the wider camera assembly - info so far points to a dual-camera setup. Will it be like the LG G5 (wide + narrow) or the Huawei P9 (color + monochrome)? That's unknown at the moment.Another interesting feature on the back is the Smart Connector. Apple debuted the three-pin connector with the iPad Pro and while it allows advanced functionality like connecting a keyboard, it...


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Xiaomi smartwatch coming in H2 2016
Back in March last year, there were reports out of China that Xiaomi is working on its own smartwatch, although no availability details were revealed at that time. Then, there were rumors that it will be unveiled at an event in November - that, we all know, didn't happen.Now, for the first time, Xiaomi has confirmed the existence of the wearable device. The confirmation came from the company's co-founder and VP Liu De, who also revealed that the smartwatch will be made official in the second half of this year.Sadly, he didn't reveal a specific launch date/month as well as any specs...


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Three of the Big Four carriers in the US have already rolled out Marshmallow to the HTC One M8 and M9 units on their network. So we can say the Marshmallow update for AT&T-branded M8 and M9s is already delayed. Worse still, it has been revealed that the update has been hit by further delays. The revelation was made by the Taiwanese company's VP of Product Management Mo Versi on Twitter. HTC One M8 & M9 AT&T owners - there's been a slight delay on M OS. We're in lab but looking at approval within the next couple weeks.— Mo Versi (@moversi) April 29, 2016 The reason behind the...


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Xiaomi's new Mi Bunny is a smartwatch aimed at kids, costs under $50
Waiting for a Xiaomi smartwatch? Well, your wait is over, and you know what, it costs only $46. Whaaat? Not so fast - it's not actually the one most of us are waiting for - it's for kids, silly. Yes, Xiaomi has launched a kid-focused smartwatch dubbed Mi Bunny (cute, isn't it?). The device offers connectivity options including WiFi and Bluetooth, along with GPS/GLONASS tracking. It also features an SOS button pressing which sends the GPS location of the device along with a few seconds of audio recording. Also known as the Mitu Watch, the device sends alerts when the wearer moves...


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AdDuplex: Lumia 535 pips Lumia 520 to become most popular WP device
After being the most popular Windows Phone device for almost 3 years, the Lumia 520 has finally been dethroned. According to latest data from market research firm AdDuplex, the Lumia 535 has now claimed the top spot. The Lumia 535 now has a market share of 12.5%, ahead of 11.3% claimed by the Lumia 520. The Lumia 630, 640, and 635 round up the top-5 with the first two claiming 8.3% share each while the latter claiming a share of 6.3%. The report also revealed some other interesting statistics. For example, Microsoft manufacturers over 97% of WP devices now, with around 80% of them...


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Lumia 950/950 XL could get 'double tap to wake' feature if there's enough demand for it
Microsoft has dropped hints that the 'double tap to wake' feature - which, gives you an alternative for using the unlock key to wake up your phone - could be added to the Lumia 950/950 XL smartphones. Replying to a user query on Twitter about bringing the feature to the Windows-10 powered flagship device, Microsoft's Gabriel Aul said that it's a common request, and asked the user to upvote it in Feedback Hub. @RayVanEe Double tap on 950 is a common request, upvote it in Feedback Hub!— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) April 29, 2016 While that's certainly not a confirmation per se that the...


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Will.i.am's Dial smartwatch now available to pre-order
Remember musician will.i.am's Dial smartwatch which was unveiled back in February this year? Well, the timepiece is now available to pre-order - Three UK currently has the device listed on its website with an estimated delivery date of May 13. As for the price, it's available on a 2-year contract where-in you'll be required to pay £49.00 up front, followed by a monthly payment of £24.00 for 24 months. The plan includes 500MB data and 100 minutes of talk time each month. Of course, there are other plans as well. To refresh, Dial is the musician's second attempt at wearables after the...


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Meizu MX6 now tipped for H2 launch
If you're eagerly waiting for the successor to Meizu's MX5 smartphone, looks like your wait isn't going to end anytime soon. The device, which was previously rumored to be made official in April-May time-frame, is now said to be launching in H2, 2016. The latest rumor comes out of Meizu's home country of China, and if it's true, we'll have to wait at-least a couple of more months for the device. Being the subject of only a handful of rumors so far, the MX6 (which is what the device is likely to be called) is said to be powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC with 10-core CPU and...


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Lenovo starts rolling out Vibe P1 Marshmallow update
Lenovo has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to its Vibe P1 smartphone, which was launched late last year. The Chinese company announced the roll-out in a post on its official forums. "We expect Marshmallow to be rolling out for the Vibe P1, P1A42, over the next few days," the post said. However, comments left by users following the aforementioned announcement post suggest that the update has already started hitting units in India. Given that the OTA roll out has just begin, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. However, if you're feeling impatient, you...


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Second-gen Moto 360 and Moto 360 Sport get $50 price cut in US
If you are a Motorola fan and are in the market for a smartwatch, here is a deal for you: the company's second-gen Moto 360 and Moto 360 Sport watches will soon be available at discounted prices in the United States. The discount - $50 on both devices - is being offered by Verizon, and will be available starting next month (May 1 to be precise), with the deal running for the whole of the month. The carrier currently has the Sport version listed for $300, so it will be available for $250 post discount. As for standard Moto 360, the 46mm variant with metal band for example will be...


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HTC 10 will be available at Sprint on May 13
It looks like Verizon may have some kind of short-term exclusivity on the HTC 10 for the US carrier market. Mere hours ago the company nicknamed Big Red started taking pre-orders for the device, with a "ship by" date of May 5. And now Sprint has officially announced availability details for the HTC 10 too, and it turns out it will launch the smartphone later than Verizon. The HTC 10 will be out at Sprint starting on May 13. Price-wise, the only information that the Now Network has put out so far is with regard to purchasing the device on an installment plan. The HTC 10 will be $0 down...


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Upcoming LG K series smartphones get benchmarked with Snapdragon 430
LG is working on adding new members to its K family of smartphones. This has been made obvious by a couple of listings in a benchmark's online database. Someone has tested both the LG K530 and the K535 in Geekbench, and this has resulted in us finding out a few of their most important specs, courtesy of the benchmark's info tab. The K530 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 430 chipset (which has a 1.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU), aided by 2GB of RAM. The prototype tested ran Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The processor's clock speed actually shows up as 1.4 GHz in the...


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32GB Moto X (2nd Gen) is now down to $199.99 unlocked
The 2nd generation Moto X is undoubtedly very old at this point. In fact, in just a few months it turns two. That's a lot in the mobile world, as you may know. That said, this was a top of the line offering when it came out, so even today it can measure up to the best mid-rangers out there in terms of performance. Oh, and from this point on it can do the same in price, too. Motorola is currently offering up the 2nd gen Moto X for $199.99 carrier-free, and we're talking about the version with 32GB of storage. This is quite the price drop even compared to its previous level of...


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HTC 10 goes on pre-order at Verizon, Bell is exclusively selling it in Canada
Right on its previously announced schedule, today Verizon has started taking pre-orders for the HTC 10. The phone is available for a limited time for $100 off its usual price, but only if you grab one using a device installment plan. If you do go that route, you'll pay nothing upfront, then followed by 24 monthly installments of $22.83. That all adds up to around $548, compared to the $648 full retail price. Verizon promises that pre-ordered HTC 10 units will be delivered to you by May 5. Up north in Canada, as you may know already, Bell is the exclusive carrier partner for the HTC...


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HTC starts Mother's Day promo for the One M9 and One A9
HTC is getting ready for Mother's Day with a special sale that's already available at its US online store. The offer is clearly targeted toward people wanting to gift a new smartphone to their mothers. You get a choice between the pink HTC One M9 and the "deep garnet" HTC One A9. The M9 can be had in unlocked form for $399, which is down $250 from its initial pricing of $649. You can pick up an unlocked One A9 for $389, which is $110 less than before. The One A9 version for Sprint is also available as part of this Mother's Day deal, but the price is the same as for the unlocked unit,...


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Google drops Moto 360 Sport from its store
After dropping the Nexus 9 tablet, Google has now removed the Moto 360 Sport smartwatch from its online store. The Moto 360 Sport is a variant of the Moto 360 second generation that comes with a few changes, such as AnyLight display that uses ambient light outdoors to illuminate itself, built-in GPS, and silicone bands. Unfortunately, it seems people didn't quite find that worth the $300 price tag. In fact, Motorola recently dropped the price to $200 but now Google has gone ahead and removed the device entirely from its store, which is odd as the watch only went on sale back in...


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Two new Sony phones leak through benchmark, one has a 16MP selfie cam
Thanks to the entries in an online benchmark database, two upcoming Sony smartphones have been outed today. For now their exact names aren't known, they go only by their model numbers. According to information from GFXBench, the Sony F3216 has a 4.6-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 21 MP rear camera with LED flash, a 16 MP selfie snapper, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. It's powered by the MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 SoC, which comes with a 1.9 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and the Mali-T860 GPU. The prototype tested ran Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Aside from its tiny screen size, this...


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Leica announces M-D (Typ 262) with no LCD
Leica has announced another model in its M-series of digital rangefinder cameras. This one is a bit different though. The Leica M-D (Typ 262) does not feature an LCD on the back like most digital cameras, instead wanting the photographer to focus on the art of composition and framing without being distracted. This is not the first Leica camera to lack an LCD; we saw the M Edition 60 before this forego the display, but the M-D (Typ 262) is the first serial production camera while the M Edition 60 was a limited edition. The M-D only comes with dials to adjust shutter speed, aperture,...


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ZUK Z1 to reportedly land in India as Lenovo Z1
We already know that the Z1 smartphone from Lenovo subsidiary ZUK will be launched in India soon - Lenovo has started teasing the device and also sent out media invites for the launch event (date isn't yet confirmed). However, what's new is that the phone could shed the ZUK branding for its India launch. According a report out of China, the ZUK Z1 will be sold in India as the Lenovo Z1. There was, however, no word on why the Chinese company has decided to take this step. Given that the brand Lenovo has pretty good visibility in India, it would be reasonable to assume that the...


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Samsung brings Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) to South Korea
The Galaxy J5 (2016) and J7 (2016), which were first unveiled late last month in China, have been officially announced by Samsung in its home country of South Korea. Carrying a price tag of KRW 290,000 (around $255) and KRW 363,000 (around $320), respectively, the handsets will be available for purchase from local carrier KT, which will be selling them in the black and gold color options. An important thing worth mentioning here is that the South Korean Galaxy J7 comes with 720p display and 2GB RAM, compared to the full HD display and 3GB RAM that the Chinese version features. In...


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Samsung Gear 360 launched, priced at $350
As scheduled, Samsung has launched the Gear 360 camera. The device is now available for purchase in the company's home country of South Korea - it's currently listed online, but will be available in around 450 stores starting next month. Priced at KRW 399,300 (around $350), the camera - which was announced at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) - is currently compatible with the Galaxy S7, S7 edge, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and Note5. Aside from South Korea, the device is also expected to made available in select other countries. However, those in the United States are currently...


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Sony invited us to its Tokyo headquarters not so long ago and there the company showed us wondrous gadgets. One of them was the Sony Agent - a personal assistant for your home.Right now, there are more unknowns than known things about it. Sony hasn't decided on a final design and a release date remains unclear. But the company is adamant that it strongly plans for this product to go out in the market, as it would be quite helpful to assisting with the management of your busy schedule.Sony's currently on the lookout for potential partners, who'd like to expand the Agent's...


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Week 17 in review: iPhone 7 to be waterproof, HTC One S9 launched
Not the dullest of weeks this last one. For one we had a rather unexpected high-profile launch - the HTC One S9 went official out of the blue, bringing us another One, just when we thought the name had been buried with the arrival of the HTC 10.A couple of announcements came out of China too - the Honor 5C and the Meizu m3 made the headlines too, because who doesn't like affordable midrangers. It's not just the official releases that gathered a lot of interest, though. The next iPhone is always a hot topic, regardless of what time of the year it is. This week we had another source...


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Weekly poll: HTC 10: would you get it
You've never been as spoiled for choice as you would be in 2016 going out on the lookout for a flagship smartphone. Not only do the established brands offer top notch devices, but also upcoming names from China are making their best products ever.HTC, as a veteran in the smartphone world, was struggling to out a compelling offering in the past few years, but now with the 10, it's back in the game. In HTC's tradition, the 10 has a metal unibody, BoomSound stereo speakers and UltraPixel camera and an ample 5.2" QHD display.All of HTC's effort, however, will be to waste if people don't...


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New phones of the week
This week HTC raised some eyebrows with its reluctance to let go of the One series. It unveiled the HTC One S9, which is decidedly less exciting than it sounds.It's essentially a mid-range phone in a One M9 body. Yes, the stereo speakers are back on the front, but the rest a bit of a disappointment after the big promise of the HTC 10 and especially at this price - €500!The phone has a 5" 1080p screen, a Helio X10 chipset with 2GB RAM, 13MP camera, a measly 9.24GB left from the 16GB storage. The fingerprint reader has gone missing too. At this point, the One A9 is so much...


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Acer Liquid Z630S hands-on
We already got a chance to handle the Acer Liquid Z630S briefly at last year's IFA in September, but we're not ones to shy away from an opportunity to examine a phone at headquarters. So when one presented itself, we grabbed it. That said, we didn't do our full battery of tests - instead, we'll just share a few impressions gathered in a setting way calmer than a venue floor.Acer Liquid Z630S at a glance: Body: Polycarbonate all around, removable back, Screen: 5.5" IPS LCD, 720p resolution (267ppi) OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop Chipset: Mediatek MT6753, octa-core Cortex-A53 at...


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Weekly poll results: The best screen size is between 5" and 5.3"
After a week of voting, there's a clear favorite for the best smartphone screen size. It falls somewhere between 5" and 5.3", where well-known flagships fall - LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7, Sony Xperia Z5, Huawei P9 and many more fall in that size range, which took half of the votes.The other half is almost evenly split between the sub-5" genre and the 5.4" to 5.7" segment, with a preference for the larger phones. The 5.8" and over juggernauts scored a lowly 6%, showing actual consumer demands lag behind the ambitious sizes that Android manufacturers are pushing.Apple iPhone...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 17
The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) has surrendered its number one spot in our Top 10 trending chart this week, making way for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. The Chinese phablet powered to the top after being way down in 7th just two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the world has stood still for most of the others, especially in the middle of the chart. We need to scroll down to number 7, to find the Galaxy J7 (2016) move 2 spots up from it's last week's 9th. The Galaxy S7 edge has slipped into 8th, where it normally stands - last week's 7th was a one-off. The Lenovo Vibe K4 Note inches ahead, after...


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GSMArena giveaway: Enter to win an HTC 10, get discount codes on cases
The HTC hype has been real lately, so we bring you our latest giveaway where you can enter for a chance to win an HTC 10, courtesy of our friends over at Spigen. They will also toss in a case bundle for the lucky winner!The HTC 10 has been getting a lot of hype lately. HTC did a great job of building it up with its later-than-usual release and months of teasing prior to that. The HTC 10 really is a compelling little phone which definitely stands up with the other competitors.The HTC 10 unit will be provided by Spigen and will be fulfilled once it becomes available in...


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Xiaomi's new Mi Bunny is a smartwatch aimed at kids, costs under $50
Waiting for a Xiaomi smartwatch? Well, your wait is over, and you know what, it costs only $46. Whaaat? Not so fast - it's not actually the one most of us are waiting for - it's for kids, silly. Yes, Xiaomi has launched a kid-focused smartwatch dubbed Mi Bunny (cute, isn't it?).The device offers connectivity options including WiFi and Bluetooth, along with GPS/GLONASS tracking. It also features an SOS button pressing which sends the GPS location of the device along with a few seconds of audio recording.Also known as the Mitu Watch, the device sends alerts when the wearer moves...


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AdDuplex: Lumia 535 pips Lumia 520 to become most popular WP device
After being the most popular Windows Phone device for almost 3 years, the Lumia 520 has finally been dethroned. According to latest data from market research firm AdDuplex, the Lumia 535 has now claimed the top spot.The Lumia 535 now has a market share of 12.5%, ahead of 11.3% claimed by the Lumia 520. The Lumia 630, 640, and 635 round up the top-5 with the first two claiming 8.3% share each while the latter claiming a share of 6.3%.The report also revealed some other interesting statistics. For example, Microsoft manufacturers over 97% of WP devices now, with around 80% of them...


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Lumia 950/950 XL could get 'double tap to wake' feature if there's enough demand for it
Microsoft has dropped hints that the 'double tap to wake' feature - which, gives you an alternative for using the unlock key to wake up your phone - could be added to the Lumia 950/950 XL smartphones.Replying to a user query on Twitter about bringing the feature to the Windows-10 powered flagship device, Microsoft's Gabriel Aul said that it's a common request, and asked the user to upvote it in Feedback Hub.@RayVanEe Double tap on 950 is a common request, upvote it in Feedback Hub!— Gabriel Aul (@GabeAul) April 29, 2016While that's certainly not a confirmation per se that the...


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Will.i.am's Dial smartwatch now available to pre-order
Remember musician will.i.am's Dial smartwatch which was unveiled back in February this year? Well, the timepiece is now available to pre-order - Three UK currently has the device listed on its website with an estimated delivery date of May 13.As for the price, it's available on a 2-year contract where-in you'll be required to pay £49.00 up front, followed by a monthly payment of £24.00 for 24 months. The plan includes 500MB data and 100 minutes of talk time each month. Of course, there are other plans as well.To refresh, Dial is the musician's second attempt at wearables after the...


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Meizu MX6 now tipped for H2 launch
If you're eagerly waiting for the successor to Meizu's MX5 smartphone, looks like your wait isn't going to end anytime soon. The device, which was previously rumored to be made official in April-May time-frame, is now said to be launching in H2, 2016.The latest rumor comes out of Meizu's home country of China, and if it's true, we'll have to wait at-least a couple of more months for the device.Being the subject of only a handful of rumors so far, the MX6 (which is what the device is likely to be called) is said to be powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC with 10-core CPU and...


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Lenovo starts rolling out Vibe P1 Marshmallow update
Lenovo has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to its Vibe P1 smartphone, which was launched late last year. The Chinese company announced the roll-out in a post on its official forums."We expect Marshmallow to be rolling out for the Vibe P1, P1A42, over the next few days," the post said. However, comments left by users following the aforementioned announcement post suggest that the update has already started hitting units in India.Given that the OTA roll out has just begin, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. However, if you're feeling impatient, you...


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Second-gen Moto 360 and Moto 360 Sport get $50 price cut in US
If you are a Motorola fan and are in the market for a smartwatch, here is a deal for you: the company's second-gen Moto 360 and Moto 360 Sport watches will soon be available at discounted prices in the United States.The discount - $50 on both devices - is being offered by Verizon, and will be available starting next month (May 1 to be precise), with the deal running for the whole of the month.The carrier currently has the Sport version listed for $300, so it will be available for $250 post discount. As for standard Moto 360, the 46mm variant with metal band for example will be...


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HTC 10 will be available at Sprint on May 13
It looks like Verizon may have some kind of short-term exclusivity on the HTC 10 for the US carrier market. Mere hours ago the company nicknamed Big Red started taking pre-orders for the device, with a "ship by" date of May 5.And now Sprint has officially announced availability details for the HTC 10 too, and it turns out it will launch the smartphone later than Verizon. The HTC 10 will be out at Sprint starting on May 13.Price-wise, the only information that the Now Network has put out so far is with regard to purchasing the device on an installment plan. The HTC 10 will be $0 down...


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Upcoming LG K series smartphones get benchmarked with Snapdragon 430
LG is working on adding new members to its K family of smartphones. This has been made obvious by a couple of listings in a benchmark's online database. Someone has tested both the LG K530 and the K535 in Geekbench, and this has resulted in us finding out a few of their most important specs, courtesy of the benchmark's info tab.The K530 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 430 chipset (which has a 1.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU and the Adreno 505 GPU), aided by 2GB of RAM. The prototype tested ran Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The processor's clock speed actually shows up as 1.4 GHz in the...


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32GB Moto X (2nd Gen) is now down to $199.99 unlocked
The 2nd generation Moto X is undoubtedly very old at this point. In fact, in just a few months it turns two. That's a lot in the mobile world, as you may know. That said, this was a top of the line offering when it came out, so even today it can measure up to the best mid-rangers out there in terms of performance. Oh, and from this point on it can do the same in price, too.Motorola is currently offering up the 2nd gen Moto X for $199.99 carrier-free, and we're talking about the version with 32GB of storage. This is quite the price drop even compared to its previous level of...


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HTC 10 goes on pre-order at Verizon, Bell is exclusively selling it in Canada
Right on its previously announced schedule, today Verizon has started taking pre-orders for the HTC 10. The phone is available for a limited time for $100 off its usual price, but only if you grab one using a device installment plan.If you do go that route, you'll pay nothing upfront, then followed by 24 monthly installments of $22.83. That all adds up to around $548, compared to the $648 full retail price. Verizon promises that pre-ordered HTC 10 units will be delivered to you by May 5.Up north in Canada, as you may know already, Bell is the exclusive carrier partner for the HTC...


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So far almost every rumor that's talked about the upcoming iPhone 7 has mentioned that Apple's next smartphone will get rid of the 3.5mm headset jack, instead relying on the Lightning port for audio transmission. This has been repeated so many times that by now it's pretty much accepted as fact - but that may not have been wise, as it turns out.Today a leaked shot purportedly showing the iPhone 7's innards comes to contradict all of those previous reports. That's because the part shown does in fact feature the connection to the 3.5mm headset jack, even if overall it looks pretty different...


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HTC smartwatch has its release pushed yet again, this time to early June
We've been waiting for too long for HTC's upcoming smartwatch to "turn the industry on its head", as the company's CEO once said. First it was tipped to arrive in February. That then turned into April, which came and went without an HTC smartwatch announcement.So you may be wondering what's going on. Well, it turns out that the wearable's release has been pushed yet again - this time to early June.According to famed leakster Evan Blass (also known as @evleaks), the watch will be out during the week that starts on June 6 and ends on June 12. Unfortunately no other details have been...


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Android 6.0.1 starts hitting Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 in the UK. The update, which bumps the firmware version to T710XXU2CPD9, also brings along the Android security patch for the month of April.What's worth mentioning here is that units with model number SM-T710 (WiFi version from 2015) are currently receiving the update. As always, you can either wait for the update notification, or manually check for the update by heading to your device's Settings menu.This comes around a week after the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 from last year started receiving...


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Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Band 2 leak before May 10 launch
Xiaomi is holding its Beijing event in a week, on May 10, where the company will announce the Mi Max smartphone and the Mi Band 2. Photos of the two have emerged showing the devices beforehand.The Xiaomi Mi Max will feature a flat, metal frame and the traditional for the company capacitive buttons under the screen. The specs of the phone include a 6.4" 1080p display, a Snapdragon 650 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.The camera duo is a 16MP snapper at the back and a 5MP at the front.As for the Mi Band 2, it will feature a similar design to its predecessor, but with...


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The latest three Samsung Galaxy S7 ads are a joy to watch
The evolution of Samsung smartphones and the sophistication of their hardware design has carried over to the company's marketing department. The latest batch of Galaxy S7 ads is tastefully made and is quite enjoyable to watch. Gone is the tacky way that Samsung did its advertising, generally by mocking its competitors.The latest three ads manage to tell a story in a beautiful way and, as you can imagine, the Galaxy S7 is at the core of it.The ads boast the phone's water resistance, Samsung Pay, and the S7's camera low-light prowess. Check the videos below.Source


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HTC Desire 830 is official with BoomSound and 5.5" 1080p screen
HTC has just announced the Desire 830 for the Taiwanese market. The phone replaces the Desire 820 in the company's mid-range offerings and is made from plastic. Audio lovers will be glad to know that BoomSound speakers are present and are on the top and bottom of the phone's 5.5" 1080p display.The Desire 830 measures 157.5 x 78.9 x 7.79 mm and has the sides, speakers as well as the camera ring in an accent colors. Currently, HTC offers the phone in blue and red colors.Regarding specs, the Desire 830 sports a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset with a 1.5GHz octa-core CPU, 3GB of RAM...


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Deal: Buy Galaxy S7/S7 edge and get heavy discount on Gear VR
If you're a virtual reality enthusiast in India, and are planning to purchase one of Samsung's newest flagship smartphones, here's a deal for you: the company is offering heavy discount on its Gear VR headset to those who purchase the GS7/GS7 edge this month.The deal brings down the price of the headset to just INR 990 (around $15). This compares to the INR 8,200 (around $125) price tag the headset carries on Flipkart (although it's currently out of stock there) and INR 13,787 (around $210) tag on Amazon India.The offer is available on purchases made within May 1 and May 31, with...


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LeEco introduces new content ecosystem in India
LeEco has introduced a new content ecosystem for its devices in India. Called the Ecosystem Membership Program, it will let customers access local and international movies, TV shows, and music on their LeEco devices.The program includes collaboration with three media companies. The TV show service, called Le Live, comes in partnership with YuppTV, and will let customers view channels such as Sony Entertainment, NDTV, Gemini Movies, 9X Tashan, Sun TV, Times Now, Nickelodeon, Colors, and others, in multiple Indian languages. The movie service is called Le Vidi, and is done in...


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Motorola Moto X Pure Edition gets a $100 price cut
If you recall, we told you a about a Motorola deal last month that took $50 off the company's Moto X Pure Edition smartphone. Now the company has sweetened the deal further by dropping the phone's price to $300 ($100 off).Other third party retailers like Amazon still have the device listed for around $350, meaning you get to save at-least an extra $50 if you avail the deal. And not to mention the benefit of customizing your unit with the company's Moto Maker tool.The deal runs through May 9, or Monday next week - so, it's apparently a Mother's Day promo. Head to the Source link...


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Google brings Play Store carrier billing to India; Idea customers get it first
Google has announced that it will be launching the Play Store carrier billing feature in India soon. The feature will initially only be available to customers of local carrier Idea Cellular, although it'd reasonable to assume other major carriers will also make it the whitelist eventually."We are in the process of adding direct carrier billing to Google Play in India on Idea Cellular so that people can more easily pay for their favorite content," a Google spokesperson said. "We will have more news to share soon."Apparently, the feature - which lets you pay for your digital...


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Benchmark listing purportedly reveals 3GB RAM variant of Meizu Pro 6
Less than a month after the Meizu Pro 6 was announced, a purported variant of the device has been spotted on GeekBench. The listing reveals a Pro 6 variant with 3GB RAM, compared to the 4GB RAM that the standard model packs.Other specs revealed by the listing - including Helio X25 chipset and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS - are the same as the original model.So, does that mean we're looking at a 'lite' version of the Pro 6? Well, we're not sure, given that the new variant appears to be only differing in the amount of RAM. Plus, the date of the listing - March 22, which is a few...


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Latest Sprint Galaxy S7 update optimizes battery life, brings along April security patch
A new update has started hitting Samsung Galaxy S7 units on Sprint. As per the change log, the update brings along optimizations related to the device's battery life, as well as improvements related to the performance of voice over WiFi.In addition, the update - which weighs in at around 142MB and bumps the software version to G930PVPU2APD3 - also includes the monthly security patch for the month of April. It isn't yet confirmed whether or not the edge variant of the Galaxy S7 is also getting the same update.Like we always say, it may take some time for OTA update to hit your...


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Google Keyboard 5.0 update brings lots of new features
Google has released v5.0 of the Google Keyboard, and this is a big one.The UI gets lots of little changes. You can now enable borders for keys so it doesn't look like one plain surface. Google dropped the old Holo themes and the light and dark Material Design themes are the only ones available.Google moved the emoji button inside the special character menu. There is also a new numpad button there now, which shows the numbers arranged in a traditional layout but the old row of numbers is also available. There is also a one handed mode now, which shifts the keys to either side...


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Update brings camera and WiFi-related improvements to HTC 10
HTC's newest flagship - the HTC 10 - is yet to go on sale but that hasn't stopped the Taiwanese company to roll out an update to the device. Weighing in at around 85MB, the update is currently hitting the handset's European units.As for what all it includes, the change-log notes that there are some improvements related to the phone's camera as well as WiFi connectivity. In addition, the update - which bumps the software version to 1.30.401.1 - also brings along some general bug fixes.Here's the complete change-log:- Improved WiFi connectivity, including Smart MIMO- Camera:...


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The Rock made an alarm clock app for your phone
Why wake up to your phone making beeping sounds every morning, when you can wake up to The Rock actually saying "beep beep" instead?Yeah, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has made an alarm clock app called The Rock Clock, and it's a bit odd (or fun, depending upon how you see it).The app is goal oriented, so you can type the name of the project you need to perform or choose from one of the preset options such as 'gain five pounds of muscle', 'lose ten pounds of non-muscle', 'learn a new language', etc. Then you can choose an end date for the project or skip it. After that you set the...


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HTC 10 review: Greatest hit
The HTC 10 is everything an HTC fan has been longing for. A full smartphone package experience without compromise. The problem with this idea is that it doesn't exist, there will always be some phone with a better camera or better battery or a larger display. But we can always look at this idea subjectively and find the right balance between what the phone offers versus compromises you might be making.


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Deal: Unlocked BlackBerry Priv for $380 on eBay
BlackBerry was in a hole that it kept digging deeper and deeper for itself. Finally the BlackBerry Priv was its final hope. BlackBerry found it harder and harder to stay relevant in a market oversaturated with Apple and Android smartphones and lack of app support drove customers away from the platform. So BlackBerry (formerly known as Research In Motion) decided if you can't beat ‘em, join ‘em. And that's just what it did with the BlackBerry Priv, the first BlackBerry phone to run Google's Android operating system.The BlackBerry Priv received a lot of attention for putting Android...


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AT&T starts pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 on May 6
AT&T has just announced that it will offer Samsung's 8-inch Galaxy Tab E to its customers. The carrier will begin taking pre-orders for the device on May 6, which is this coming Friday.You'll be able to pick one up for $0 down, then followed by 20 monthly payments of $10. This means the full retail price of the tablet has been set at $200, so if you want to grab one by shelling out the entire sum upfront, that's how much you'll need to have.AT&T has not said when the Galaxy Tab E will start shipping, so it could be a while. The tablet comes with an 8-inch 1,280x800 touchscreen,...


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Samsung Galaxy Note 6 will have USB Type-C connector, rumor says
At this point Samsung is just a few months away from unveiling the Galaxy Note 6, so understandably the number of rumors regarding it is starting to rise.The latest mumbling says in no uncertain terms that the successor to the Note5 will have a USB Type-C port, which will thus make its first ever appearance in the Korean company's portfolio. It will replace the ever-prevalent microUSB connector. What isn't as clear is which standard Samsung will use alongside the port itself - USB 3.1 or an older one.Anyway, if Samsung wants to continue its VR push (and there's no reason not to), then...


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The Apple Music app for iOS is going to receive a big redesign as well as some new features. The big revamp will be officially introduced during the company's WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June. The new version of the app will then be released in beta alongside iOS 10 to developers and eager consumers, ahead of its official launch in the fall when the new iteration of iOS hits too.Thanks to a few unnamed sources we get to find out some of the details of the redesign. Reportedly, the app will choose a simpler overall design, with more black and white in it (both in backgrounds...


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LG Stylo 2 is headed to Cricket, arrives on May 13
Having already launched at Sprint's prepaid brands (Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile) last month, the LG Stylo 2 is now on its way to AT&T's Cricket brand.As this is also a prepaid carrier, you won't need to sign a long-term contract to grab the phone when it becomes available online and in stores on May 13.The handset is priced at just $169.99. Then again, it is a mid-ranger so don't expect flagship specs. The unique selling point of the Stylo 2 therefore has to be its built-in stylus - not something usually seen in this price range.The Stylo 2 has a 5.7-inch 720p touchscreen,...


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Save 20% on a Samsung Gear VR headset if you act fast
The newest version of Samsung's Gear VR headset is compatible with all of the company's flagships starting with the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge (and yes, that includes the S7 and S7 edge of course). While the device was offered for free to those who pre-ordered either of the S7 handsets, the pre-order period has long been over.The Gear VR is usually priced at $99.99, but you can now get one for 20% less. If you choose to act fast, that is - because a limited quantity is available at this price.All you need to do is go to eBay and purchase yours for just $79.99, from a seller with a very...


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Lenovo Z1 (ZUK Z1) India launch confirmed for May 10
Turns out the rumors were true - the ZUK Z1 will indeed land in India as Lenovo Z1. This was confirmed by Lenovo in a Facebook post where-in the company also revealed the device's India launch date: May 10.The ZUK moniker, however, hasn't completely been dropped, as the Chinese company is marketing the device in India as 'powered by ZUK.' The image shared by Lenovo also confirms that the Z1 will be running the Cyanogen OS in India - we've already told you why it's important as far as Indian smartphone market is concerned.There was no revelation on the pricing front, but that...


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Alleged Samsung Galaxy A4 spotted on Zauba
Looks like Samsung may soon update its 'Galaxy A' line-up of smartphones with a new member. A device carrying a model number of SM-A430U has been spotted on India's import tracking website Zauba, with reports alleging that it's the Galaxy A4.Given the fact that the South Korean company usually follows a set format for model numbers (for example, the second-gen Galaxy A3 is A310F, Galaxy A5 is A510F, and Galaxy A7 is A710F), if anything, A430U is enough to suggest that it could very well be the Galaxy A4.Sadly, the Zauba listing doesn't reveal anything else, especially in terms of...


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Nextbit Robin now available on Amazon, $100 off for limited time
Kickstarter star Nextbit Robin has been available through the company website for some time. Starting today, the phone will also be available through Amazon in the US.As an introductory offer, the phone is being sold at $299, a cool $100 off from the usual price. The offer is only available from May 4 till May 10. Both the colors are available for purchase.Source • Amazon


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Huawei G9 Lite and MediaPad M2 7.0 go official in China
The Huawei G9 Lite is now official in China, alongside the MediaPad M2 7.0 tablet.The Huawei G9 Lite is a localized version of the P9 Lite for the Chinese market. As such, it sports a 5.2" 1080p screen and is powered by the company's Kirin 650 chipset with a 2.0GHz octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM. The same configuration is also present on the Honor 5C. Internal storage is 16GB and is expandable.Huawei has included a fingerprint reader on the back of the G9 Lite and above it, there's a 13MP camera. The front holds an 8MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture. The phone's battery is 3,000mAh and...


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Pebble Time Steel gets £60 price cut in UK
The Pebble Time Steel smartwatch has received a solid price cut in the United Kingdom. The wearable device - which was launched last year, and is a more premium version of the standard Pebble Time - is now listed for £139.99 on Amazon UK.This means the deal saves you a total of £60, as the timepiece is being officially sold by the company for £199.99 in the country. A quick look at the Amazon listing reveals that the discount is available on all three color variants - black, silver, as well as gold.Those interested in availing the discount can head to the Source link...


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T-Mobile LG G3 Marshmallow update now rolling out OTA as well
If you recall, we told you about the availability of T-Mobile LG G3 Marshmallow update last week, although it was only available through LG's desktop software at that time. The good news is that its over-the-air roll out has begun as well.The change-log posted on the magenta carrier's website, however, doesn't reveal much about the update, except that it bumps the software version to D85130d, and brings Android Marshmallow (version 6.0 as we learned last week) as well as some WiFi calling-related improvements.As is the case usually with OTA roll-outs, it may take some time before...


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Production issues force Xiaomi to delay Mi Band 2 launch
For those who are eagerly waiting for the next-gen Mi Band from Xiaomi, there's some bad news: the wearable device's launch has been pushed back. This was announced by none other than the Chinese company's CEO Lei Jun on Weibo.The Mi Band 2 was set to be made official on May 10, alongside the Mi Max and MIUI 8.0. While Xiaomi might still go ahead and unveil the device as per the schedule, the release has been delayed by a month, as noted by Jun in his post.As you might already know, the device - which Xiaomi officially started teasing early last week - differs from its successors...


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Android Marshmallow hits 7.5% adoption rate; Lollipop slightly down at 35.6%
Google has released the Android platform distribution numbers for the month of May, revealing that the latest iteration of its mobile OS - Marshmallow - is now powering 7.5% of all active Android devices worldwide.That's quite a notable jump for Marshmallow given that its share was 4.6% last month. Lollipop, meanwhile, held on to the top spot with 35.6% share, slightly down from 35.8% in April. KitKat also saw a decrease in share from 33.4% last month to 32.5% this month.All the other previous iterations including Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Ginger Bread also saw their...


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Sony Xperia X Performance is priced from €699, launches in July
Pre-orders for two of the three members of Sony's Xperia X family are nothing new in Europe, at least when it comes to the UK - we've seen these launching back in March. But those only cover the Xperia X and XA, since the X Performance will not be sold in the UK (or Germany).If you've been anxious to find out how much the top of the line X Performance (pictured below) is going to cost, you'll be happy to know that this information is finally public. The price for a SIM-free and unlocked unit in Europe is set at €699 in France and the Netherlands, and €729 in Italy and Spain.Sony...


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New benchmark has the Galaxy J2 (2016) coming with 2GB of RAM
Samsung is working on refreshing the Galaxy J2 from last year with a new, 2016 version. We've seen this upcoming model in the Geekbench database yesterday, and that has revealed a couple of its specs. Now though the Galaxy J2 (2016) has also been spotted at AnTuTu, another Android benchmark.This means more of its specs have been outed. The phone will feature a 720p touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie snapper, and 16GB of built-in storage. Interestingly, this prototype got benchmarked sporting 2GB of RAM, whereas the one from yesterday only has 1.5GB. This probably means...


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Lenovo Vibe S1 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Lenovo has been one of the slower companies when it comes to updating its products to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but the Chinese smartphone maker isn't stopping. Following the release of the update for the A7000, K3 Note, and Vibe P1 over the past few months, today Lenovo has started sending out the Marshmallow bits to the Vibe S1.So far the update has been spotted in the United Arab Emirates and India, but it's sure to make it to other territories in due course. Your phone will pop up a notification once the new software is ready to download and install.That said, you might want to...


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Sony releases a bunch of new videos for the Xperia X family
Sony is currently in the process of getting ready to release the three members of its Xperia X family, which were unveiled at MWC in February: the Xperia X, X Performance, and XA.As part of those preparations, the Japanese company has uploaded a lot of videos about these three devices to its YouTube channel today. Some are official ads which you're undoubtedly going to see on a TV station near you in the future, while others are design stories, and some focus on specific features of the phones.The Xperia X Performance leads the way with a design video:The Xperia X has its own...


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HTC smartwatch has its release pushed yet again, this time to early June
We've been waiting for too long for HTC's upcoming smartwatch to "turn the industry on its head", as the company's CEO once said. First it was tipped to arrive in February. That then turned into April, which came and went without an HTC smartwatch announcement.So you may be wondering what's going on. Well, it turns out that the wearable's release has been pushed yet again - this time to early June.According to famed leakster Evan Blass (also known as @evleaks), the watch will be out during the week that starts on June 6 and ends on June 12. Unfortunately no other details have been...


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Android 6.0.1 starts hitting Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 in the UK. The update, which bumps the firmware version to T710XXU2CPD9, also brings along the Android security patch for the month of April.What's worth mentioning here is that units with model number SM-T710 (WiFi version from 2015) are currently receiving the update. As always, you can either wait for the update notification, or manually check for the update by heading to your device's Settings menu.This comes around a week after the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 from last year started receiving...


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Xiaomi Mi Max and Mi Band 2 leak before May 10 launch
Xiaomi is holding its Beijing event in a week, on May 10, where the company will announce the Mi Max smartphone and the Mi Band 2. Photos of the two have emerged showing the devices beforehand.The Xiaomi Mi Max will feature a flat, metal frame and the traditional for the company capacitive buttons under the screen. The specs of the phone include a 6.4" 1080p display, a Snapdragon 650 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.The camera duo is a 16MP snapper at the back and a 5MP at the front.As for the Mi Band 2, it will feature a similar design to its predecessor, but with...


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The latest three Samsung Galaxy S7 ads are a joy to watch
The evolution of Samsung smartphones and the sophistication of their hardware design has carried over to the company's marketing department. The latest batch of Galaxy S7 ads is tastefully made and is quite enjoyable to watch. Gone is the tacky way that Samsung did its advertising, generally by mocking its competitors.The latest three ads manage to tell a story in a beautiful way and, as you can imagine, the Galaxy S7 is at the core of it.The ads boast the phone's water resistance, Samsung Pay, and the S7's camera low-light prowess. Check the videos below.Source


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Verizon has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to LG G Pad X8.3 units on its network. The update brings Android 6.0, and bumps the software version to VK81522A.The Verizon support page (hit the Source link at the bottom) for the update lists all the changes included in the update such as Now on Tap, Runtime Permissions, Silent Mode, Do Not Disturb, Direct Share, and Screenshot Deleting.Given that the update has just started rolling out, it may take some time for the OTA notification to pop up on your device. However, if you are feeling impatient, you can manually check for...


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Gear Fit 2 and Gear IconX images have been spotted on Samsung's website
Last month a leak showed us the upcoming Samsung Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker, and also the Gear IconX fully wireless headphones that are probably going to get announced alongside the new Fit. And now it looks like someone was able to spot official images of the two devices on Samsung's own SHealth website.Unfortunately no details about the Gear Fit 2 or the Gear IconX were published with the pictures, but at least we can now be sure what these products will look like.The Gear Fit 2 (seen above) comes with a new textured strap and looks a tiny bit more like a smartwatch than its...


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Galaxy C5 leaks in pictures for first time, shows off metal body
Remember the Samsung SM-C5000 (allegedly the Galaxy C5), which has got its specs leaked at-least a couple of times so far? Well, the device has now leaked in live photos, making it the first image leak of the handset.The leaked images clearly show a metallic body, something which is in line with some of the rumors we've heard so far.To recap, the Galaxy C5 is going to be powered by a Snapdragon 617 SoC with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, and sport a 5.2-inch display. RAM will be set at 4GB, and the device will run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box.Aside...


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Update brings new 'Discover' view on Onedrive for Android and Web
Microsoft has updated the OneDrive for Android and Web with a new 'Discover' view. According to the company, the new feature lets content find you, instead of you looking for it. Basically, the Discover view suggests stuff that's relevant to you, and it does that based on the knowledge of the work you are doing and the people with whom you engage."We're introducing a Discover view, which uses the Office Graph to suggest relevant and trending files from Office 365 (similar to Delve)," the Redmond, Washington-based company said in a blog post.The feature, as we've already told...


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Xiaomi Mi Max receives TENAA certification
Just five days before the official announcement, the Xiaomi Mi Max gets the certification green light from TENAA. Alongside it, we also get to see the phone in clear new photos from the front and back.The certification information confirms the specifications we already knew from previous leaks. The phone packs a large 6.4" IPS LCD of 1080p resolution. The phone will be available in two variants - 2GB RAM / 16GB of storage and 3GB RAM / 32GB storage. Both versions have a Snapdragon 650 chipset with a hexacore CPU and Adreno 510 GPU.At the back, there's a fingerprint sensor, a...


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Samsung beats Apple again as a smartphone market leader in the US
According to analysts company Counterpoint Research, Samsung is now the top dog in the US smartphone market. The last time Samsung outpaced Apple was 11 months ago, but now thanks to strong sales of the Galaxy S7, the company is again leading.According to the research company, Samsung has a 28.8% market share in March, while Apple is second with 23%. Not only did the good sales performance of the Galaxy S7 play a strong role, but also the iPhone SE didn't exactly fly off the shelves as Apple hoped.LG is third with 17.1% market share and is increasingly gaining on Apple. Mind...


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Opera gets native ad-blocker in latest version
Opera has released version 37 of its desktop and mobile browser and it now includes a native ad-blocker.Now, with a flick of a switch from the settings, you can block all ads within the browser without having to download any extension. Opera claims that since you are not using any extension, the browser uses less memory compared to other browsers. Also, Opera blocks ads using native code and at the engine level for efficient, fast page loading.Opera recently added native VPN functionality in the developer channel of the browser. This feature is not yet available in the stable...


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Vine now available on Windows 10
Twitter has released the Vine app for the Windows 10 platform. This includes all the devices, from smartphones to tablets and even on desktop.Vine has had an app for the Windows Phone platform, but this new version is designed from the grounds up for the newer Windows 10 platform. The app has a black theme throughout, unlike on iOS and Android, and lets you upload even from desktop. One annoyance, though, is that the app has a tendency to automatically move on to the next Vine after one finishes playing, and there is no way to disable this right now.This is the only Vine app...


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Oppo R9 Plus' 128GB variant is now available for purchase
While the Oppo R9 Plus, which was unveiled alongside the R9 back in March this year, comes in both 64GB and 12GB storage variants, only the former has been available for purchase so far. However now the 128GB version has also gone on sale.The model is currently available for purchase in China, where it carries a price tag of RMB 3,599, which translates into around $555 at current exchange rates. The 64GB variant, for comparison, is priced at around $510 in China.Both the R9 and the 64GB R9 Plus went on sale in China in March itself, with the company selling a total of 180,000 on...


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Marshmallow beta starts hitting T-Mobile Priv units
While the Priv Marshmallow update has already started rolling out in the US and Canada, T-Mobile is yet to launch the update for units on its network. As the wait is on for the final update, a beta Marshmallow build has meanwhile started hitting those T-Mobile Privs that signed up for the testing program.Specifically, the beta update is currently hitting T-Mobile Priv variants with model number STV100-1. In addition units in the US, the build is also rolling out to STV100-3 units in Canada (carrier variants) and Asia pacific region.As for the size, it's a hefty update, weighing in...


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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (32GB, dual-SIM) currently available for $650 in US
If you recall, back in March, we told you about an eBay deal that took $100 off the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. In case you missed that deal, here is some good news: the same seller 232tech is back with a new promo, selling the device for just $650 this time.That's again a discount of around $100. However, the model on offer this time is the dual-SIM one, and comes with a UK-standard phone charger. It doesn't come with a US warranty and is not compatible with CDMA carriers. Only gold color option is currently available.Also keep in mind that that unlike US models (which pack in the...


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HTC 10 pre-orders have started shipping in the US
Inline with what HTC's Senior Global Online Communications Manager Jeff Gordon said last week, the Taiwanese company has started shipping pre-orders for its newest flagship - the HTC 10 - in the United States.We've got good news: if you pre-ordered an #HTC10, they've now started shipping. We're fulfilling orders as they were received.— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) May 4, 2016Given that this announcement was made directly by HTC, it'd be reasonable to assume that the company is talking about pre-orders placed through its own online store. A quick look at the firm's official website reveals...


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Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact getting Marshmallow in India and Canada
Nearly a month after it started rolling out in select regions worldwide including the US, the Marshmallow update for Sony's Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, and Xperia Z3 Compact smartphones has now started hitting units in India and Canada.Aside from the usual Marshmallow goodies (including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions), the update also includes enhanced privacy settings, new camera interface, as well as Xperia Messaging and Direct Share features.Given than the update has just started rolling out in these regions, it may take some time before it hits your device....


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HTC 10 storage read/write speeds are below average with other 2016 flagships
When working with the HTC 10, we noticed something peculiar. The time that it took to transfer sample photos from HTC 10 to our PC definitely felt much slower than transferring photos from the LG G5 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. We thought it'd be interesting to measure how these phones perform in reading and writing speeds on the internal memory. The HTC 10 uses the more conventional Embedded Multi-Media Controller (eMMC) 5.1 NAND memory, which, when compared to Samsung's Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.1 NAND, is significantly lower in read/write performance than the newer UFS 2.1...


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Motorola Moto X Force review: Handle without care
Want a flagship smartphone with all the bells and whistles but you're not good at keeping an expensive piece of equipment out of trouble? Motorola to the rescue. The Moto X Force is a shock and water-proof flagship, with high-performance hardware, impressive camera and a clean Android experience.


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T-Mobile will offer the rugged Kyocera DuraForce XD from May 11
T-Mobile is getting ready to sell its first rugged Android smartphone, according to a press release put out today by Kyocera, a company that has specialized in exactly such offerings lately.May 11 is when the Kyocera DuraForce XD will make its debut at the magenta carrier. The handset has so far been available from AT&T, which started selling it in January. Over at T-Mobile, the DuraForce XD will be priced at $449.99. That's the standard retail price, but we assume you'll also be able to pick up the device on an installment plan. If that's the case, expect to pay nothing upfront, then...


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Galaxy S7 and S7 edge update on T-Mobile brings FM radio support
T-Mobile has started rolling out a new update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units it's sold. This new release brings with it support for FM radio playback, as well as some bug fixes and performance improvements. Perhaps the most important of those have to do with the functionality of the power and volume keys - bugs in this area should have been eradicated.The new software also incorporates the May security patches, so it will make your device more secure too. The update comes in at around 164MB, and it's going out over-the-air. You should receive a notification about it...


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LG Stylo 2 is headed to Cricket, arrives on May 13
Having already launched at Sprint's prepaid brands (Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile) last month, the LG Stylo 2 is now on its way to AT&T's Cricket brand.As this is also a prepaid carrier, you won't need to sign a long-term contract to grab the phone when it becomes available online and in stores on May 13.The handset is priced at just $169.99. Then again, it is a mid-ranger so don't expect flagship specs. The unique selling point of the Stylo 2 therefore has to be its built-in stylus - not something usually seen in this price range.The Stylo 2 has a 5.7-inch 720p touchscreen,...


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Save 20% on a Samsung Gear VR headset if you act fast
The newest version of Samsung's Gear VR headset is compatible with all of the company's flagships starting with the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge (and yes, that includes the S7 and S7 edge of course). While the device was offered for free to those who pre-ordered either of the S7 handsets, the pre-order period has long been over.The Gear VR is usually priced at $99.99, but you can now get one for 20% less. If you choose to act fast, that is - because a limited quantity is available at this price.All you need to do is go to eBay and purchase yours for just $79.99, from a seller with a very...


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Just a day after the Samsung Galaxy C5 leaked in pictures for the first time (showing off its metal body), a new set of images - alleged to be of the same device - has leaked online. Take a look: Giving a more eye-pleasing view, these new images also confirm a metal body (something that has already been rumored before). As for the device's specs, rumors suggest Snapdragon 617 SoC, 5.2-inch display, 4GB RAM, and Android 6.0. The Galaxy C5 is expected to be launched this month. Source (in Chinese)


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Vivo V3Max review: Simplified Chinese
Vivo enjoyed a good run with the X-series in 2015 and even snatched the world's slimmest phone title with the local Chinese version of the X5Max. In 2016, the company is obviously trying to carry that momentum into the midrange with the V-series.


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Huawei P9 teardown by iFixit yields 7 out of 10 repairability score
The teardown experts at iFixit are at it again. The handset that's gone through the procedure this time is the Huawei P9. The Chinese company's latest flagship manages to bag a 7 out of 10 repairability score in the end, which is identical to the result of the iPhone 6s. On the other hand, keep in mind that Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have only managed to score a measly 3 out of 10. So the P9 is obviously more easily repairable than what Huawei clearly thinks its main competitor is (the S7). This has been achieved by using modular components with spring contacts, "thoughtful cabling",...


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Galaxy Note 6 'Lite' rumored with SD820 SoC, 1080p display, and 4GB RAM
Just a couple of weeks ago, there were reports that Samsung is testing two Galaxy Note 6 versions - one with flat screen, and the other with curved edges. While there's no word on which of the two will see the light of the day (or if both will be launched), a new rumor is claiming that a scaled-down variant is in the works as well. Thankfully, the rumor also reveals some of the specs of this new variant: SD820 chipset, 1080p display resolution (size remains 5.8-inch), and 4GB RAM. It's funny that with this kind of specs, we're calling it a scaled-down or 'Lite' version, but the fact...


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New Samsung Gear Fit 2 renders leak showing three color versions
At this point it's pretty much a given that Samsung will launch the Gear Fit 2 in the coming weeks or months. The fitness tracker that's going to be the successor to the original Gear Fit from 2014 has first been leaked last month, followed yesterday by an image of it spotted hanging out on an official Samsung website. And today prolific leaker Evan Blass (also known as @evleaks) has released some new renders of the upcoming device. These show three color versions for the Fit 2, though it's unclear whether they are going to be all of the hues of the tracker, or if it will be offered in...


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LG's G5 and V10 phones receive NIAP certification for enterprise and military use
LG has announced that its G5 and V10 phones are now certified by the U.S. National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). This means that both devices have been deemed fit for use in security-focused environments like enterprise and military. "With the growing importance of higher security in business these days, we believe a firm security platform is a must for mobile workplace devices," said Chris Yie, vice president and head of marketing communications for LG Mobile Communications Company. "This certification is confirmation that LG smartphones are among the most secure mobile...


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Coolpad Note 3 Plus launched in India
CoolPad has launched the new Note 3 Plus in India. Well, "new" seems a bit of a stretch, since it is essentially the same Coolpad Note 3 but now with a FullHD display. The rest of the phone is identical, with the similarly sized 5.5-inch display, MediaTek MT6753 SoC, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, fingerprint sensor, and a 3000mAh battery. The Coolpad Note 3 Plus will be available exclusively on Amazon for INR 8999 ($135). The phone will be available in champagne white and gold. Source


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Those who pre-ordered HTC 10 will also get "small token of appreciation"
Pre-ordered the HTC 10? You'll be glad to know that shipments have already begun. However, there's one more good news: your HTC 10 unit will be shortly followed by a "small token of appreciation" from the Taiwanese company. Only those who placed their pre-orders on HTC's official website are eligible for the surprise. Sadly, at the moment, HTC isn't revealing what the gift would be, although the wait isn't long as the company says the package will be delivered in the next couple of weeks. So, are we looking at those High-Res headphones that HTC has already confirmed aren't coming to...


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Google executive: Android One still drawing interest; more devices coming
Google launched the Android One program back in 2014 with an aim to bring smartphones to the masses. It's 2016 now, and to say the least, the initiative has not been the kind of success the company would have hoped for. However, that doesn't mean Google is giving up on its Android One efforts. According to Mike Hayes, Director, Business Development, Android & Chrome Partnerships, the initiative is still drawing interest from several OEMs around the world. He also said that the company is taking a broader view of its hardware business, with Android One becoming a part of it. "So you...


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Verizon releases the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), yours for $109.99 sans contract
Today Verizon has started selling a new Samsung smartphone. We're talking about the Galaxy J3 (2016), a device that should also reach AT&T tomorrow, and has been out at Sprint's prepaid brands since January. Big Red has managed to be faster than its main competitor, however. It's offering the phone for fans of prepaid plans, so there's no long-term contract to sign when you buy the J3. It's priced at $109.99, which isn't bad considering its specs. The Galaxy J3 (2016) has a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 5 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 2 MP selfie shooter, the...


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HTC launches the One M9 Prime Camera Edition in Europe
Sure, it has a new flagship smartphone on the way in the 10, but HTC has now decided to launch a new version of last year's top of the line offering. It's called HTC One M9 Prime Camera Edition, and so far it's only surfaced in Poland, where it became official today. This model borrows the looks of the One M9 from 2015, but changes a few of its specs. For example, the rear camera is now a 13 MP f/2.0 unit, with optical image stabilization. Furthermore, the chipset used is MediaTek's Helio X10, which has a 2.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU. Finally, the RAM and storage amounts have been cut...


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HTC 10 isn't doing very well in China
On April 25, HTC started taking pre-reservations for the 10 smartphone in China. And today a new report out of that country claims the company's new handset hasn't been doing well at all. In the first eleven days of the pre-reservation campaign, two of the biggest online commerce platforms in China (JD and TMall) have only managed to achieve a combined total of 251 bookings for the device. That's not a typo and not meant to be 251,000 or anything like that, mind you - just 251. The pre-reservations will be open until May 8, yet at this point it definitely feels impossible for HTC's...


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Netflix intros cellular data usage controls for its Android and iOS apps
Netflix's apps for both Android and iOS have already received updates that bring with them a new and very useful feature. There's a new option to be found in the App Settings section, namely Cellular Data Usage. This basically lets you change the bitrate of your video streams for when you're watching Netflix over your mobile data connection. There are a few options to pick from. The default is Automatic, which is around 600Kb/s, or three hours of streaming per gigabyte of data used. If you don't like this setting, you can go with Low (that's 4 hours per GB), Medium (2 hours per GB),...


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GSMArena HTC 10 giveaway: the lucky winner has been drawn!
The winner is: Kevin N. A HTC 10 just found its new owner! The flagship is heading off to California where Kevin N. is eagerly awaiting his gift, courtesy of Spigen. We'd like to thank the 3,500+ users who took part in the giveaway with over 24,000 entries. We wish them better luck next time. Those that didn't win can still take advantage of the promo codes that the Giveaway sponsor Spigen so kindly provided. HTC 10 Cases & Codes Thin Fit Case / Gunmetal @ $5.99 / Code: INX9LDAZ / Link: HERE Rugged Armor Case / Black @ $5.99 / Code: 9QOVDNXY / Link: HERE Ultra...


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Sony Xperia X Performance might actually make it to the UK
So far Sony's official stance has been that the Xperia X Performance will not be sold in the UK or Germany. Ever. The company hasn't explained this baffling move in any reasonable manner, but the reason for the decision may not matter after all. That's because it turns out that you might actually be able to purchase an Xperia X Performance from the UK after it launches in July. And we're not talking about grey market imports here, no. You could in fact be able to grab an Xperia X Performance that has made it to the UK through the official channels. This information comes from a Sony...


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Gear Fit 2 and Gear IconX images have been spotted on Samsung's website
Last month a leak showed us the upcoming Samsung Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker, and also the Gear IconX fully wireless headphones that are probably going to get announced alongside the new Fit. And now it looks like someone was able to spot official images of the two devices on Samsung's own SHealth website. Unfortunately no details about the Gear Fit 2 or the Gear IconX were published with the pictures, but at least we can now be sure what these products will look like. The Gear Fit 2 (seen above) comes with a new textured strap and looks a tiny bit more like a smartwatch than its...


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Galaxy C5 leaks in pictures for first time, shows off metal body
Remember the Samsung SM-C5000 (allegedly the Galaxy C5), which has got its specs leaked at-least a couple of times so far? Well, the device has now leaked in live photos, making it the first image leak of the handset. The leaked images clearly show a metallic body, something which is in line with some of the rumors we've heard so far. To recap, the Galaxy C5 is going to be powered by a Snapdragon 617 SoC with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU, and sport a 5.2-inch display. RAM will be set at 4GB, and the device will run Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. Aside...


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Update brings new 'Discover' view on Onedrive for Android and Web
Microsoft has updated the OneDrive for Android and Web with a new 'Discover' view. According to the company, the new feature lets content find you, instead of you looking for it. Basically, the Discover view suggests stuff that's relevant to you, and it does that based on the knowledge of the work you are doing and the people with whom you engage. "We're introducing a Discover view, which uses the Office Graph to suggest relevant and trending files from Office 365 (similar to Delve)," the Redmond, Washington-based company said in a blog post. The feature, as we've already told...


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Xiaomi Mi Max receives TENAA certification
Just five days before the official announcement, the Xiaomi Mi Max gets the certification green light from TENAA. Alongside it, we also get to see the phone in clear new photos from the front and back. The certification information confirms the specifications we already knew from previous leaks. The phone packs a large 6.4" IPS LCD of 1080p resolution. The phone will be available in two variants - 2GB RAM / 16GB of storage and 3GB RAM / 32GB storage. Both versions have a Snapdragon 650 chipset with a hexacore CPU and Adreno 510 GPU. At the back, there's a fingerprint sensor, a...


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NVIDIA has taken the wraps off its next generation flagship graphics cards, the GTX 1080 and the cheaper GTX 1070.The main attraction here is that both the cards are based on NVIDIA's new Pascal architecture and manufactured using 16nm FinFET process, which makes it more efficient, 3x compared to the previous Maxwell architecture, and also smaller, while packing in 7.2 billion transistors.The GTX 1080 comes with 2560 CUDA cores, up from 2048 on the 980. It is clocked at 1607MHz, with a boost clock of 1733MHz. The card is also overclockable with the new GPU Boost 3.0.One of...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 18
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 retained its lead as the most popular phone in our database for a second week in a row. The Chinese phablet is clearly on the short list of a lot of people currently, which helped it keep above the Galaxy J7 once more. The Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J3 (2016) have traded places, but are still here to make it 3 Galaxy J phone in the top 4 of the chart. The fastest climber is Lenovo K4 Note, which has moved from 8th to 6th place and has managed to split the Galaxy S7 duo. The best spec'd Galaxy J member - the J7(2016) has slipped a position to 8th, while the...


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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) can now be purchased from AT&T too
Yesterday Verizon started selling the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). And today Big Red's largest competitor has done the exact same thing, right on the schedule it announced back in April.The phone manages to be $1.99 more expensive if bought from AT&T than if you'd grab one from Verizon, when comparing its full retail price at both carriers. That's $169.99 if you choose AT&T, and $168 at Big Red. However, Verizon is offering it with a prepaid plan for just $109.99, while AT&T is giving you the device installment plan option to use alongside a service agreement.If you go this route,...


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Asus will announce the ZenFone 3 series on May 30
It's a well known fact that Asus loves announcing new devices during Computex, the expo held each summer in Taipei, Taiwan. And this year will be no different. In fact, we should expect a barrage of Zen-branded products from the Taiwanese company to be showcased at this year's show, which takes place from May 31 to June 4.But before that, on May 30, Asus will hold a big event during which it's going to make its newest devices official. This has been made clear by a big countdown timer that's already very visible on Asus' official website.Asus is expected to make the ZenFone 3...


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Microsoft Lumia 650 is now available at Cricket for $129.99
Today Cricket has finally started selling the Microsoft Lumia 650. This is an affordable smartphone that was announced back in mid-February, which is also when we first found out that it would be heading to AT&T's prepaid brand.Then last month the release date was unveiled by the carrier as being May 6. And here we are. You can now jump over to Cricket's website and purchase the Lumia 650 for $129.99. This being a prepaid brand, that obviously means you don't need to sign a long-term contract when buying the phone.The Microsoft Lumia 650 comes with a 5-inch 720p OLED touchscreen, an 8...


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If you're a student you pay 50% less for Apple Music for up to four years
Ahead of its much talked about redesign coming this fall alongside the iOS 10 release, Apple Music has today received a new special pricing tier. The service is now offering half off its monthly subscription rate, but only if you are a student.In the US, this works out to $4.99 per month if you qualify, instead of the usual $9.99 charged by Apple. But the new rate isn't only available in the States, it's also out in other countries, including the UK, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. While the normal tier's pricing may differ between territories, no matter where you...


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Samsung Galaxy S7 active gets shown in leaked images on its way to AT&T
Back in March a few leaks and rumors spoke about Samsung prepping a Galaxy S7 active smartphone, which was supposedly on its way to AT&T. That made sense, since that particular carrier has offered both of Samsung's "Active" versions of its flagships in the past - we're talking about the S6 active and the S5 Active.And today from Vietnam come some leaked images that confirm that hypothesis once more. The Galaxy S7 active is shown in the shots you can see below, as made obvious from the branding on its back. Also there is AT&T's logo sitting below the camera, so it's clear that there will...


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Vivo V3Max review: Simplified Chinese
Vivo enjoyed a good run with the X-series in 2015 and even snatched the world's slimmest phone title with the local Chinese version of the X5Max. In 2016, the company is obviously trying to carry that momentum into the midrange with the V-series.


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Huawei P9 teardown by iFixit yields 7 out of 10 repairability score
The teardown experts at iFixit are at it again. The handset that's gone through the procedure this time is the Huawei P9. The Chinese company's latest flagship manages to bag a 7 out of 10 repairability score in the end, which is identical to the result of the iPhone 6s. On the other hand, keep in mind that Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have only managed to score a measly 3 out of 10.So the P9 is obviously more easily repairable than what Huawei clearly thinks its main competitor is (the S7). This has been achieved by using modular components with spring contacts, "thoughtful cabling",...


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Galaxy Note 6 'Lite' rumored with SD820 SoC, 1080p display, and 4GB RAM
Just a couple of weeks ago, there were reports that Samsung is testing two Galaxy Note 6 versions - one with flat screen, and the other with curved edges.While there's no word on which of the two will see the light of the day (or if both will be launched), a new rumor is claiming that a scaled-down variant is in the works as well.Thankfully, the rumor also reveals some of the specs of this new variant: SD820 chipset, 1080p display resolution (size remains 5.8-inch), and 4GB RAM.It's funny that with this kind of specs, we're calling it a scaled-down or 'Lite' version, but the fact...


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New Samsung Gear Fit 2 renders leak showing three color versions
At this point it's pretty much a given that Samsung will launch the Gear Fit 2 in the coming weeks or months. The fitness tracker that's going to be the successor to the original Gear Fit from 2014 has first been leaked last month, followed yesterday by an image of it spotted hanging out on an official Samsung website.And today prolific leaker Evan Blass (also known as @evleaks) has released some new renders of the upcoming device. These show three color versions for the Fit 2, though it's unclear whether they are going to be all of the hues of the tracker, or if it will be offered in...


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LG's G5 and V10 phones receive NIAP certification for enterprise and military use
LG has announced that its G5 and V10 phones are now certified by the U.S. National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). This means that both devices have been deemed fit for use in security-focused environments like enterprise and military."With the growing importance of higher security in business these days, we believe a firm security platform is a must for mobile workplace devices," said Chris Yie, vice president and head of marketing communications for LG Mobile Communications Company. "This certification is confirmation that LG smartphones are among the most secure mobile...


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Coolpad Note 3 Plus launched in India
CoolPad has launched the new Note 3 Plus in India. Well, "new" seems a bit of a stretch, since it is essentially the same Coolpad Note 3 but now with a FullHD display.The rest of the phone is identical, with the similarly sized 5.5-inch display, MediaTek MT6753 SoC, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, fingerprint sensor, and a 3000mAh battery.The Coolpad Note 3 Plus will be available exclusively on Amazon for INR 8999 ($135). The phone will be available in champagne white and gold.Source


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Those who pre-ordered HTC 10 will also get "small token of appreciation"
Pre-ordered the HTC 10? You'll be glad to know that shipments have already begun. However, there's one more good news: your HTC 10 unit will be shortly followed by a "small token of appreciation" from the Taiwanese company.Only those who placed their pre-orders on HTC's official website are eligible for the surprise. Sadly, at the moment, HTC isn't revealing what the gift would be, although the wait isn't long as the company says the package will be delivered in the next couple of weeks.So, are we looking at those High-Res headphones that HTC has already confirmed aren't coming to...


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Google executive: Android One still drawing interest; more devices coming
Google launched the Android One program back in 2014 with an aim to bring smartphones to the masses. It's 2016 now, and to say the least, the initiative has not been the kind of success the company would have hoped for.However, that doesn't mean Google is giving up on its Android One efforts. According to Mike Hayes, Director, Business Development, Android & Chrome Partnerships, the initiative is still drawing interest from several OEMs around the world.He also said that the company is taking a broader view of its hardware business, with Android One becoming a part of it. "So you...


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Verizon releases the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), yours for $109.99 sans contract
Today Verizon has started selling a new Samsung smartphone. We're talking about the Galaxy J3 (2016), a device that should also reach AT&T tomorrow, and has been out at Sprint's prepaid brands since January.Big Red has managed to be faster than its main competitor, however. It's offering the phone for fans of prepaid plans, so there's no long-term contract to sign when you buy the J3.It's priced at $109.99, which isn't bad considering its specs. The Galaxy J3 (2016) has a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 5 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 2 MP selfie shooter, the...


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HTC launches the One M9 Prime Camera Edition in Europe
Sure, it has a new flagship smartphone on the way in the 10, but HTC has now decided to launch a new version of last year's top of the line offering. It's called HTC One M9 Prime Camera Edition, and so far it's only surfaced in Poland, where it became official today. This model borrows the looks of the One M9 from 2015, but changes a few of its specs.For example, the rear camera is now a 13 MP f/2.0 unit, with optical image stabilization. Furthermore, the chipset used is MediaTek's Helio X10, which has a 2.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU. Finally, the RAM and storage amounts have been cut...


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HTC 10 isn't doing very well in China
On April 25, HTC started taking pre-reservations for the 10 smartphone in China. And today a new report out of that country claims the company's new handset hasn't been doing well at all.In the first eleven days of the pre-reservation campaign, two of the biggest online commerce platforms in China (JD and TMall) have only managed to achieve a combined total of 251 bookings for the device. That's not a typo and not meant to be 251,000 or anything like that, mind you - just 251.The pre-reservations will be open until May 8, yet at this point it definitely feels impossible for HTC's...


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Netflix intros cellular data usage controls for its Android and iOS apps
Netflix's apps for both Android and iOS have already received updates that bring with them a new and very useful feature. There's a new option to be found in the App Settings section, namely Cellular Data Usage.This basically lets you change the bitrate of your video streams for when you're watching Netflix over your mobile data connection. There are a few options to pick from. The default is Automatic, which is around 600Kb/s, or three hours of streaming per gigabyte of data used.If you don't like this setting, you can go with Low (that's 4 hours per GB), Medium (2 hours per GB),...


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HTC desperately needs its new flagship to work if it's to overcome its financial difficulties and according to your feedback the 10 might be just what the doctor ordered. After the review went live 68% of you said they'd be willing to get the HTC 10, which bodes well for its market prospects.The approval rating has dropped a bit since the announcement - back when it launched 84% of you said that the HTC 10 is a hot piece of hardware. Still a two-out-of-three approval rating is excellent and certainly better than what most other flagships get in these polls.Hopefully, HTC will...


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Week 18 in review: HTC Desire 830 debuts, OnePlus 3 specs detailed
It certainly wasn't the most eventful of weeks, but we still saw an announcement from a major manufacturer and a bunch of interesting rumors. A few nicely made promo videos also made it to the list of our most popular articles. Understandably, the HTC Desire 830 announcement captured the spotlight - the new mid-range leader of the Taiwanese company was the only actual hardware we got this week. Meanwhile the Sony Xperia X Performance got its EU launch detailed with pricing and July launch confirmed. The OnePlus 3 specs got detailed, while a glimmer of hope appeared that the next...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 18
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 retained its lead as the most popular phone in our database for a second week in a row. The Chinese phablet is clearly on the short list of a lot of people currently, which helped it keep above the Galaxy J7 once more. The Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J3 (2016) have traded places, but are still here to make it 3 Galaxy J phone in the top 4 of the chart. The fastest climber is Lenovo K4 Note, which has moved from 8th to 6th place and has managed to split the Galaxy S7 duo. The best spec'd Galaxy J member - the J7(2016) has slipped a position to 8th, while the...


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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) can now be purchased from AT&T too
Yesterday Verizon started selling the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). And today Big Red's largest competitor has done the exact same thing, right on the schedule it announced back in April.The phone manages to be $1.99 more expensive if bought from AT&T than if you'd grab one from Verizon, when comparing its full retail price at both carriers. That's $169.99 if you choose AT&T, and $168 at Big Red. However, Verizon is offering it with a prepaid plan for just $109.99, while AT&T is giving you the device installment plan option to use alongside a service agreement.If you go this route,...


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Asus will announce the ZenFone 3 series on May 30
It's a well known fact that Asus loves announcing new devices during Computex, the expo held each summer in Taipei, Taiwan. And this year will be no different. In fact, we should expect a barrage of Zen-branded products from the Taiwanese company to be showcased at this year's show, which takes place from May 31 to June 4.But before that, on May 30, Asus will hold a big event during which it's going to make its newest devices official. This has been made clear by a big countdown timer that's already very visible on Asus' official website.Asus is expected to make the ZenFone 3...


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Microsoft Lumia 650 is now available at Cricket for $129.99
Today Cricket has finally started selling the Microsoft Lumia 650. This is an affordable smartphone that was announced back in mid-February, which is also when we first found out that it would be heading to AT&T's prepaid brand.Then last month the release date was unveiled by the carrier as being May 6. And here we are. You can now jump over to Cricket's website and purchase the Lumia 650 for $129.99. This being a prepaid brand, that obviously means you don't need to sign a long-term contract when buying the phone.The Microsoft Lumia 650 comes with a 5-inch 720p OLED touchscreen, an 8...


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If you're a student you pay 50% less for Apple Music for up to four years
Ahead of its much talked about redesign coming this fall alongside the iOS 10 release, Apple Music has today received a new special pricing tier. The service is now offering half off its monthly subscription rate, but only if you are a student.In the US, this works out to $4.99 per month if you qualify, instead of the usual $9.99 charged by Apple. But the new rate isn't only available in the States, it's also out in other countries, including the UK, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. While the normal tier's pricing may differ between territories, no matter where you...


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Samsung Galaxy S7 active gets shown in leaked images on its way to AT&T
Back in March a few leaks and rumors spoke about Samsung prepping a Galaxy S7 active smartphone, which was supposedly on its way to AT&T. That made sense, since that particular carrier has offered both of Samsung's "Active" versions of its flagships in the past - we're talking about the S6 active and the S5 Active.And today from Vietnam come some leaked images that confirm that hypothesis once more. The Galaxy S7 active is shown in the shots you can see below, as made obvious from the branding on its back. Also there is AT&T's logo sitting below the camera, so it's clear that there will...


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Vivo V3Max review: Simplified Chinese
Vivo enjoyed a good run with the X-series in 2015 and even snatched the world's slimmest phone title with the local Chinese version of the X5Max. In 2016, the company is obviously trying to carry that momentum into the midrange with the V-series.


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Huawei P9 teardown by iFixit yields 7 out of 10 repairability score
The teardown experts at iFixit are at it again. The handset that's gone through the procedure this time is the Huawei P9. The Chinese company's latest flagship manages to bag a 7 out of 10 repairability score in the end, which is identical to the result of the iPhone 6s. On the other hand, keep in mind that Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have only managed to score a measly 3 out of 10.So the P9 is obviously more easily repairable than what Huawei clearly thinks its main competitor is (the S7). This has been achieved by using modular components with spring contacts, "thoughtful cabling",...


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Galaxy Note 6 'Lite' rumored with SD820 SoC, 1080p display, and 4GB RAM
Just a couple of weeks ago, there were reports that Samsung is testing two Galaxy Note 6 versions - one with flat screen, and the other with curved edges.While there's no word on which of the two will see the light of the day (or if both will be launched), a new rumor is claiming that a scaled-down variant is in the works as well.Thankfully, the rumor also reveals some of the specs of this new variant: SD820 chipset, 1080p display resolution (size remains 5.8-inch), and 4GB RAM.It's funny that with this kind of specs, we're calling it a scaled-down or 'Lite' version, but the fact...


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New Samsung Gear Fit 2 renders leak showing three color versions
At this point it's pretty much a given that Samsung will launch the Gear Fit 2 in the coming weeks or months. The fitness tracker that's going to be the successor to the original Gear Fit from 2014 has first been leaked last month, followed yesterday by an image of it spotted hanging out on an official Samsung website.And today prolific leaker Evan Blass (also known as @evleaks) has released some new renders of the upcoming device. These show three color versions for the Fit 2, though it's unclear whether they are going to be all of the hues of the tracker, or if it will be offered in...


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LG's G5 and V10 phones receive NIAP certification for enterprise and military use
LG has announced that its G5 and V10 phones are now certified by the U.S. National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP). This means that both devices have been deemed fit for use in security-focused environments like enterprise and military."With the growing importance of higher security in business these days, we believe a firm security platform is a must for mobile workplace devices," said Chris Yie, vice president and head of marketing communications for LG Mobile Communications Company. "This certification is confirmation that LG smartphones are among the most secure mobile...


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Coolpad Note 3 Plus launched in India
CoolPad has launched the new Note 3 Plus in India. Well, "new" seems a bit of a stretch, since it is essentially the same Coolpad Note 3 but now with a FullHD display.The rest of the phone is identical, with the similarly sized 5.5-inch display, MediaTek MT6753 SoC, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, fingerprint sensor, and a 3000mAh battery.The Coolpad Note 3 Plus will be available exclusively on Amazon for INR 8999 ($135). The phone will be available in champagne white and gold.Source


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Those who pre-ordered HTC 10 will also get "small token of appreciation"
Pre-ordered the HTC 10? You'll be glad to know that shipments have already begun. However, there's one more good news: your HTC 10 unit will be shortly followed by a "small token of appreciation" from the Taiwanese company.Only those who placed their pre-orders on HTC's official website are eligible for the surprise. Sadly, at the moment, HTC isn't revealing what the gift would be, although the wait isn't long as the company says the package will be delivered in the next couple of weeks.So, are we looking at those High-Res headphones that HTC has already confirmed aren't coming to...


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Google executive: Android One still drawing interest; more devices coming
Google launched the Android One program back in 2014 with an aim to bring smartphones to the masses. It's 2016 now, and to say the least, the initiative has not been the kind of success the company would have hoped for.However, that doesn't mean Google is giving up on its Android One efforts. According to Mike Hayes, Director, Business Development, Android & Chrome Partnerships, the initiative is still drawing interest from several OEMs around the world.He also said that the company is taking a broader view of its hardware business, with Android One becoming a part of it. "So you...


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Verizon releases the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), yours for $109.99 sans contract
Today Verizon has started selling a new Samsung smartphone. We're talking about the Galaxy J3 (2016), a device that should also reach AT&T tomorrow, and has been out at Sprint's prepaid brands since January.Big Red has managed to be faster than its main competitor, however. It's offering the phone for fans of prepaid plans, so there's no long-term contract to sign when you buy the J3.It's priced at $109.99, which isn't bad considering its specs. The Galaxy J3 (2016) has a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 5 MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, a 2 MP selfie shooter, the...


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HTC launches the One M9 Prime Camera Edition in Europe
Sure, it has a new flagship smartphone on the way in the 10, but HTC has now decided to launch a new version of last year's top of the line offering. It's called HTC One M9 Prime Camera Edition, and so far it's only surfaced in Poland, where it became official today. This model borrows the looks of the One M9 from 2015, but changes a few of its specs.For example, the rear camera is now a 13 MP f/2.0 unit, with optical image stabilization. Furthermore, the chipset used is MediaTek's Helio X10, which has a 2.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU. Finally, the RAM and storage amounts have been cut...


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Last month Opera integrated a VPN straight into the developer channel of its desktop browser. And today the company is releasing a similar tool for iOS.In fact, Opera has launched a new app for iPhones and iPads, which will bring you a free and unlimited VPN. You can choose between five virtual locations: the US, Canada, Germany, Singapore, and the Netherlands for your stealth browsing needs.The app is already available in the iTunes App Store in "select markets". The VPN service is powered by SurfEasy, a VPN company that Opera acquired last year. SurfEasy has had an iOS VPN app...


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Specs leak for the two Moto X models coming this year with modular backplates
Back in December an image leaked that was purported to be of the next-gen Moto X. It didn't look very credible, being outed so far in advance of the phone's unveiling, but a subsequent leak from just a few hours ago has confirmed the design of the next Moto flagship, which will come with a full metal jacket.Now though a new report comes to shed some light on the specs. First off, though, consider this - the phones depicted in the renders you can see below aren't the same handset in two different color versions. In fact, they're two different smartphones. And both will carry Moto X...


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Pebble smartwatches receive price cuts in Canada
Pebble's smartwatch line-up has received price cuts in Canada where retailer Best Buy is currently selling the company's Classic, Time, and Round watches at discounted rates.The Pebble Time is listed for $149.99 on the retailer's website, down $50 from the price tag it usually carries there. The Pebble Time Steel is also down $50 on Best Buy - now available for $249.99.Moving on, the Round has received the biggest price cut - it's going for $179.99 on Best Buy, down $100. And finally, the Classic is now available for $79.99 from the retailer, down $40 from the tag it usually carries...


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Yu teases a new flagship
Less than a month after launching the Yureka Note, Micromax subsidiary Yu Televentures has confirmed that it will launch a new flagship smartphone this month. The confirmation came in the form of the following teaser image.However, no information was revealed about the device being teased. It's worth mentioning that Yu CEO Rahul Sharma already revealed the launch time frame for the device last week. In a post on the company's official forums, he had said:"Excited to tell you all that our next device is round the corner and its nothing short of Incredible. It's insanely beautiful...


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Alleged OnePlus 3 shows up in live images
OnePlus isn't strictly following a one-year update cycle for its top-end smartphones, the One was announced in April 2014, and the 2 went official in July 2015. So whenever the OnePlus 3 arrives, it'll be on time, but rumors point to the end of this month.Anyway, an alleged working unit of the OnePlus 3 has surfaced in the hands of a user, who shared the experience on Weibo. The rear appears to be the typical sandstone affair, though perhaps with a touch finer texture, or at least that's what the low-res spy shot suggests.What's not at all in line with previous models is the camera...


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HTC Q1 results are in: drastic revenue fall of 64%
HTC posted audited financial results for Q1 2016 today confirming the massive 64% drop in revenue year-over-year. Revenue for the period starting January 1 until March 31 was a catastrophic $463 million (NT$14.8 billion) compared to Q1 2015's $1.3 billion (NT$41.52 billion).Operating loss for the quarter stands at $150 million (NT$4.8 billion) compared to a profit of $11.6 million (NT$360 million) for the same period last year.HTC was late to the 2016 flagship rumble by a few months and, as a result, the HTC 10 sales aren't included in the earnings report. Revenue from the Vive...


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Apple iPhone 7 measurements the same as the 6s
The iPhone SE launched some debate over phone size, but the Apple iPhone 7 will be exempt from it - measurements from a schematic show the new model will match the size of the 4.7" iPhone 6s down to a tenth of a millimeter.On the diagram, the 7 measures 138.30 x 67.12mm. The thickness is not given, but the 6s is 7.1mm - Apple's thinnest phone yet, but not its thinnest device (the iPod Touch is 6.1mm).The 3.5mm audio jack appears to be safe, but that was never an issue for thickness (as the iPod shows). For the sake of the battery, we'd be okay if Apple kept the 7.1mm thickness of...


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Samsung Galaxy C5 photos leak yet again
All-metal phones are in vogue and Samsung seems to be working to meet demand. The Samsung Galaxy C5 leaked yet again, giving us a frontal and an over the shoulder views of the new chassis.Unfortunately for metal fans worldwide, the C5 will probably launch in China first and there's no talk of when it might expand to other markets.Samsung Galaxy C5 (leaked photos)The Galaxy C5 specs start off promising with a 5.2" 1080p screen (LCD or AMOLED is unknown), 4GB of RAM and Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but the Snapdragon 617 chipset puts it in Galaxy A5 (2016) territory rather than an...


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Samsung launches Galaxy J5 and J7 2016 in India
Samsung has launched the 2016 edition of the Galaxy J5 and J7 in India.The Galaxy J5 2016 has a 5.2-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with microSD support, 13 megapixel rear/5 megapixel front camera with f1.9 aperture and LED flash on both sides, dual SIM support, 3100mAh battery, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.The Galaxy J7 2016 has a 5.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7870 chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with microSD support, 13 megapixel rear/5 megapixel front camera with f1.9 aperture and LED flash on both...


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Verizon's Droid Maxx 2 starts receiving Marshmallow update
The Droid Maxx 2, which Verizon and Motorola unveiled back in October last year along with the Droid Turbo 2, has started receiving the Marshmallow update.The update comes in two parts, with the first one bringing software version 24.64.3, while the second one bumping the version to 24.64.4.As expected, the update brings along all the usual Marshmallow goodies, including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions - head to the Source link below for the complete list.The roll-out began over the weekend, so there are chances that it may take some time before the...


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Next-gen DROID and Moto X images leak
A trio of images featuring two of Motorola's upcoming devices were leaked on Google+ by user hellomotoHK. One of them is the next DROID for the US carrier Verizon, and the other the next generation Moto X.Starting with the DROID, the first thing that you notice is the back with the striped pattern. It seems for once Motorola and Verizon will offer some sort of customizable back plate instead of the same old boring black designs that DROID devices have always had. The back also has a raised camera, with a design similar to the Moto 360, where the bottom bit is cut off from the rest...


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Android 6.0-based CyanogenMod 13 nightlies now available for Galaxy Note II and Note 10.1
Alternative Android OS developer Cyanogen has released the CyanogenMod 13 nightlies for the Samsung Galaxy Note II and the Galaxy Note 10.1. The builds brings Android 6.0 Marshmallow to these four-year-old devices.An important thing worth mentioning here is that the CM-13 builds are only available for the Verizon version of the Galaxy Note 10.1, and the GSM-LTE, Sprint, as well as Verizon variants of the Galaxy Note II.While most of you might already know, it's still worth stressing that nightlies aren't usually stable - you may encounter bugs. Also, installing them can not only...


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Upcoming Honor V8 shows its dual camera setup in leaked live images
Huawei's upcoming Honor V8 smartphone - which has already been certified by Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA, and is set for a May 10 unveiling - has now leaked in a couple of live images.The first image (shown below) focuses on the device's dual rear-camera setup.The second image, on the other hand, gives a complete view of the device's back.The device's dual rear camera is also said to support dynamic 360-degree photos. Here's a sample:As for the specs, the handset's TENAA listing revealed two Honor V8 variants, differing in processor, display, and...


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Rumor says Surface Book 2 with 4K display and USB-C port coming next month
According to a new rumor, the successor to the last year's Microsoft Surface Book will be launched in June. Incidentally, it is the same month in which Apple could also announce the MacBook Pro 2016.Microsoft Surface BookAs for specs, the Surface Book 2 is said to sport a 4K display, up from the 3000x2000 pixel resolution its predecessor features. In addition, the device will also feature a USB-C port.The new Surface Book is also rumored to come with Intel's next-gen 'Kaby Lake' line of processors, although some reports say that the chipset line-up won't hit the market until...


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New Zauba listing reveals 5.5-inch screen for Samsung Galaxy A4
The Samsung SM-A430U - which is alleged to be the Galaxy A4, and was first spotted on India's import/export tracking website Zauba last week - will have a 5.5-inch screen. This was revealed by a new listing on the website.Sadly, nothing else was revealed by this new listing, except of course the price tag. However, as you might already know, the pricing information revealed by Zauba listings aren't usually correct, although it may give a broader idea about the segment in which the device in question falls.Source | Via


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Best Apps and Games of the Week
These are some of the best apps and games that came out this week.QuikQuik is a video editing app by GoPro. The app lets you combine photos and video clips, add transitions, effects, filters, and text and create videos out of them. Quik does not require a GoPro and can work with any photos and videos on your phone.iOS • AndroidAnnotableAnnotable is an excellent annotation app for iOS that should fill the gap left by the demise of Skitch. Annotable does everything Skitch did, and in almost the same way, and also a few things extra. This includes the...


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Week 18 in review: HTC Desire 830 debuts, OnePlus 3 specs detailed
It certainly wasn't the most eventful of weeks, but we still saw an announcement from a major manufacturer and a bunch of interesting rumors. A few nicely made promo videos also made it to the list of our most popular articles. Understandably, the HTC Desire 830 announcement captured the spotlight - the new mid-range leader of the Taiwanese company was the only actual hardware we got this week. Meanwhile the Sony Xperia X Performance got its EU launch detailed with pricing and July launch confirmed. The OnePlus 3 specs got detailed, while a glimmer of hope appeared that the next...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 18
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 retained its lead as the most popular phone in our database for a second week in a row. The Chinese phablet is clearly on the short list of a lot of people currently, which helped it keep above the Galaxy J7 once more. The Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J3 (2016) have traded places, but are still here to make it 3 Galaxy J phone in the top 4 of the chart. The fastest climber is Lenovo K4 Note, which has moved from 8th to 6th place and has managed to split the Galaxy S7 duo. The best spec'd Galaxy J member - the J7(2016) has slipped a position to 8th, while the...


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Last month Google launched live cases for the Nexus 5X and 6P, letting you custom design them to better fit your personality and tastes. And today the search giant is back with a limited edition run of live cases designed by world-renowned artist Jeff Koons.Three models are up for grabs, all of them portrayed below on a Nexus 6P. They feature sculptures inspired by Koons' Gazing Ball series, and each case is individually numbered.As with all live cases, you will also get a live wallpaper to match. For the Jeff Koons cases, we're talking about his first ever live-action video...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) gets fully revealed in leaked renders, specs outed too
Samsung is getting ready to add a new member to its Galaxy Tab A family of slates in the near future. It will be called Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016), and unsurprisingly you'll see it sporting a 10.1-inch touchscreen.The Wi-Fi-only iteration of this device will bear the model number SM-T580, while the LTE-capable unit will be the SM-T585. In fact, we've seen the T585 in a benchmark back in March, which is how a few of its specs got made public. Now a new leak brings us official renders for the tablet, as well as a full picture of its innards.The Tab A 10.1 will have 1,920x1,200...


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Honor V8 launched: dual 12MP cameras, 5.7" display, Kirin 950 SoC
Huawei just pulled the wraps off the Honor V8 flagship at a launch event in China. The smartphone brings some Huawei goodness to the Honor sub brand, namely the top-end Kirin 950 chipset and the dual-camera setup on the back (though no Leica branding here).The Honor V8 sports a 5.7-inch display and you get to choose between FullHD and QHD resolution - Huawei finally caved in, after long refusing to go beyond 1080p. Both variants use IPS panels and have a 2.5D glass on top.The Kirin 950 chip we already mentioned comes with an octa-core CPU (4xCortex-A72 + 4xCortex-A53 clusters)....


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Samsung unveils 256GB microSD card, shipping in June for $249.99
A year and a bit after SanDisk unveiled its 200GB behemoth of a microSD card, Samsung has managed to best that. The Korean company today has announced a 256GB microSD card, which is UHS-I, Class 10 (U3) compatible.The card uses "advanced V-NAND technology" to achieve a maximum read speed of 95MB/s and a write speed of up to 90MB/s. That's pretty much in the same ballpark as SanDisk's aforementioned 200GB model - but you do get more storage space, obviously.Samsung's product can store up to 12 hours of 4K video recordings, up to 33 hours of 1080p video, or 46 hours of 720p footage,...


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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active shows up on GFXBench, now with 5.5" display
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active, which first emerged in late March and was allegedly pictured in the wild recently, gets another confirmation of its existence. This latest round of intel comes from the GFXBench database and features detailed specs, though they do need to be taken with a healthy dose of skepticism.For one, this alleged Galaxy S7 Active is listed with a 5.5-inch display, and initial import listings in India clearly stated 5.1 inches. The live images also depicted a device with a flat front, and we all know how this year's Samsung flagship with a 5.5-inch display is the...


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Samsung launches new 'Asiana' variant of Galaxy S7
Samsung has launched a new variant of its Galaxy S7 flagship in South Korea. Dubbed Galaxy S7 Asiana, the device is aimed at customers of the Asian country's second largest airline company Asiana Airlines.So, what's new in the S7 Asiana? Well, it's exactly same as the standard S7 in terms of specs. However, there are some changes on the software side. For example, it's a Knox-customized version that's tweaked for better in-flight usage.In addition, the device features an Asiana Airlines-themed booting screen, as well as comes pre-loaded with an app that makes it easy for you to...


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Marshmallow starts hitting Galaxy S5 Plus as well
With the Galaxy S5 smartphone receiving the Marshmallow update in several regions around the world, Samsung - it seems - has now shifted its attention to the Plus variant, as the update is now available for units (SM-G901F) in Germany.Launched back in 2014 as a Snapdragon 805-powered variant of the Galaxy S5 flagship, the S5 Plus received the Android Lollipop update back in March last year. The latest update brings Android version 6.0.1 to the device, and bumps the build number to G901FXXU1CPE1.Currently, the update is only available through Samsung Smart Switch. However, it...


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HTC Desire 628 photos and specifications leak
Leaked photos of the HTC Desire 628 have surfaced thanks to a new leakster @the_maligant. We can also take a look at the specs of the company's upcoming mid-range smartphone.The Desire 628 will feature a 5" display of 720p resolution with what appear to be BoomSound speakers surrounding it from the top and bottom. The plastic unibody is housing a MediaTek MTK6753 chipset with a 1.3GHz octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM.The HTC Desire 628 in purple and redAt the back, there's a 13MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a 2,200mAh battery. The front-facing camera is 5MP and the phone...


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Lenovo launches ZUK Z1 in India
Lenovo has launched the ZUK Z1 in India. Although a bit old at this point, considering the phone was announced back in September last year, Lenovo has gone for aggressive pricing, which should make it less of an issue.The ZUK Z1 has a 5.5-inch 1080p LCD, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, 3GB RAM, 64GB storage (non-expandable), 13 megapixel rear/8 megapixel front camera, fingerprint sensor, dual SIM support, USB Type-C on USB 3.1 Gen 1 (aka USB 3.0), 4100mAh battery, and Cyanogen OS 12.1 running on top of Android Lollipop.The ZUK Z1 is priced at INR 13,499 ($202) and will be...


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MIUI8 is official with fresh look and late June availability
Following the official unveil of the Xiaomi Mi Max, the company also showcased the latest MIUI 8.All stock apps now feature a new, colorful redesign but alongside the fresh coat of paint, there are some interesting new features.Here's a quick look at the changelog as announced at the event:Multi-window support: some apps like WeChat and QQ will support multi-window user interface to make use of the available screen.New Xiaomi font: The company has made a custom Chinese font to offer better mobile reading. It contains 27,533 characters.Wallpaper carousel: the app...


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Xiaomi unveils iHealth box, 10,000mAh battery, shows new Mi Band
Xiaomi showcased three accessories alongside the Mi Max, but details are pretty scarce at the moment. The new generation Mi Band was on stage, but that's all we got.Then there's the 10,000mAh battery. It measures 12.6mm thick and has a USB Type-C (which can charge the battery or charge a phone) and a regular USB port. The battery will cost CNY 150 ($23/€20).The Xiaomi iHealth box will measure biometric data, display it on its 4.3" color screen and send it to your phone over Wi-Fi. I don't trust Google Translate enough to tell what kind of biometric data the iHealth tracks, but...


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Xiaomi Mi Max with 6.44" screen, Snapdragon 652 unveiled
Xiaomi Mi Max is what budget-minded fans of huge screens have been waiting for. And we do mean huge - 6.44" from corner to corner. That screen is housed in a metal unibody that measures 7.5mm thick. The size, plus the massive 4,850mAh battery, push the weight to a hefty 203g.There are three versions in total. The top version has a Snapdragon 652 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage. There's a 3GB/64GB option as well. The most affordable model uses the Snapdragon 650 instead and has 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage.Xiaomi Mi MaxThe difference in chipset is two extra Cortex-A72...


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'Made in India' iPhones could soon be reality
Rumors about Apple opening up a factory in India (in the state of Maharashtra) aren't exactly new. However, latest reports are suggesting that talks between the Cupertino-based company's biggest manufacturer Foxconn and the Indian government are in advanced stages, and "the deal is close to being signed."Reports say Foxconn is looking for a 1,200 acre plot of land in the state, and has already identified multiple locations to choose from. The total cost of the project would be around $10 billion, and the manufacturing unit - which will be exclusive to Apple products - will start...


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New OneDrive for iOS update brings instant previews through Peek and Pop support
Microsoft has started rolling out a new update to its OneDrive's iOS client, bumping it to version 7.1. The update brings a new Peek and Pop feature, as well as some other improvements."Have an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus? Give your folders and files an extra hard tap (not too hard) and get instant previews of the content via Peek and Pop support," the software giant explains in the change-log.In addition, the app has been updated with new UI color scheme. The change-log also mentions a 'crash on open' issue, with the company saying that it's a known bug and will be resolved soon. "In...


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Microsoft Lumia 950 currently going for £350 in UK
The Microsoft Lumia 950 has received a price cut in the UK, where it's currently available for around £350, down from its launch price of £500. Both Amazon and Debenhams Plus are currently offering the device at discounted rates.What's worth mentioning here is that the deal is only available on the black colored model irrespective of whether you are purchasing the phone from Amazon or Debenhams Plus. The same model is listed on Microsoft UK store for £399.99.If you've been tracking Lumia 950's price in the UK, you'd probably know that £350 is not the lowest the device has dropped...


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Xiaomi teases Mi Max again, says it will offer full-day battery life
Xiaomi has said that its upcoming Mi Max smartphone, which sports an all but official 6.4-inch FullHD display, will offer at-least 24 hours of battery life. The company also claimed that despite its large display, the device will feel comfortable in hands.Large displays should still feel comfortable to the grip, & give at least a full-day battery to get through the day! pic.twitter.com/JVEdmt6uJl— Mi (@xiaomi) May 9, 2016As you might already know, the Mi Max is set to be officially announced by the company today. The phablet, which has been the subject of some leaks and rumors in...


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Verizon offering BOGO deal on LG G5
If you are in the US, and are in the market for a couple of flagship smartphones, here's a deal for you: Verizon is currently running a buy-one-get-one promo on LG's latest G5 flagship smartphone. The promo is open to both new and existing customers.To avail the offer, head to Verizon's website, and order two G5 smartphones with monthly device payments. Thereafter, head to a dedicated website (link at the bottom) with your order confirmation details and use promo code G5-APRILPROMO to complete the redemption process.Once you're done with all this, you'll receive a Visa prepaid...


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Honor 5X lands in Canada as Huawei GR5
Over three months after launching in the US, the Honor 5X has landed in Canada, although with a different name: Huawei GR5. Local carrier Rogers has the device in stock, and is selling it for CAD 0 on a regular 2-year contract or CAD 375 outright.The Honor 5X was first announced back in January at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Aside from the US and now Canada, the device is also available in Europe, where it landed shortly after its US launch.Although the device currently runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box, it was recently announced that the handset will start...


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Periscope announces new search feature, permanently available broadcasts
In April Facebook basically unveiled that it's going all-in with its new-ish live video broadcasting abilities, giving this feature its own tab in its own app even. And now about a month later, Twitter-owned Periscope is announcing a few new features of its own, ones that are meant to keep it relevant in this space following the rival social network's moves. All of these things are landing in Periscope's mobile apps "in the coming weeks".First off, Periscope broadcasts will live on forever on a user's profile. The current rule is that they go away after 24 hours, but the world has...


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Samsung Galaxy J7 and LG K10 land at T-Mobile on May 18, leak says
T-Mobile is reportedly getting ready to add two more Android devices to its portfolio. These are the Samsung Galaxy J7 and the LG K10. According to a couple of leaked internal documents from the carrier, both of these will be launched on May 18, which is next Wednesday.The Galaxy J7 oddly isn't this year's model, but the one from 2015. That said, it does come with certain improvements compared to the internationally available handset. T-Mobile's version sports 2GB of RAM (up from 1.5), and it comes with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow preinstalled. The other specs aren't different from the J7...


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So far ZTE has officially announced just one member of the Nubia Z11 family, namely the Z11 Mini (which got official in April). But it looks like the company is busy working on two additional Z11-branded phones, which should be unveiled in the near future.Both of these have recently been certified for sale in China by TENAA, that country's FCC equivalent. And like always in these cases, that means we're treated to a few pictures of each device, along with a list of their most important specs.First off we have the Nubia Z11, seen above. This sports a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, a...


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Instagram changes its logo, updates the design of its apps
Instagram has announced a big update for its mobile apps today. This affects users on both Android and iOS, and the newest version of the app should have already been offered to you as an update through the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store.The first thing you'll notice once you install the new iteration is that the app has a different icon. Instagram has gone through a lot of ideas until it settled on the colorful new logo you can see below.Not only the main Instagram app has received a new icon - the same treatment has been applied to Layout, Boomerang, and Hyperlapse, the...


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Android marks largest EU growth in two years
Analysts from Kantar Worldpanel have the mobile OS market share numbers for Q1 2016 and they show the largest growth of Android in two years. Google's mobile OS grew by 7.1% points to 75.6% in the EU5 (UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain). In China, Android rose nearly 6% points to 77%, while in the US its market share is 65.5%, up by 7.3% points.Android's market share in China is going up year-over-yearLauren Guenveur, a mobile analyst for Kantar Worldpanel, says that Android's growth comes not just from one or two players, but from different brands and ecosystems, which vary...


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Moto X 2016 prototype promises Shattershield AMOLED screen
Next-gen Motos have been occupying the rumors section these past few days. The flagship of the line, the Moto X 2016, was previously seen in leaked renders, but now the front of a prototype has been caught on camera.Like the upcoming Moto G, the X will have a 5.5" display. It will reportedly resemble the Moto X Force/Droid Turbo 2 display - AMOLED, with Shattershield protection.You can also see the square fingerprint reader, a design feature it shares with the G model. Two round holes above the screen suggest a front-facing flash like on the Moto X Style. Also note the "Moto" logo,...


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Windows 10 Mobile Cumulative Update for May is out
Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Mobile Cumulative Update for May. The firmware update brings the software version to 10.0.10586.318.Here's the changelog from Microsoft.Reliability, performance and stability improvements.Fix for a problem that could result in unexpected battery drain while the phone screen is off._Improvements to the update system to prevent phones getting into a state where attempting to take an update may lead to errors 0x800f081f or 0x80070570._Fix for a problem that caused some phones to finish the initial setup wizard with an incomplete set of app...


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Samsung Galaxy C5 passes Bluetooth certification
The Samsung Galaxy C5 - which has been the subject of several leaks and rumors so far - has now received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), indicating an imminent launch.Multiple image leaks have already confirmed a metallic body for the device. Rumors say that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset, and sport a 5.2-inch 1080p display. RAM is 4GB, while OS is Android 6.0 Marshmallow.The phone expected to go official in China sometime this month. There's, however, currently no information on if and when it will be launched outside of the world's...


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ZTE CEO teases upcoming Axon 2 flagship
A teaser image of ZTE's upcoming Axon 2 flagship was shared by the Chinese company's CEO Zeng Xuezhong on Weibo. While the device's TENAA listing already revealed the front and the back of the device, the new teaser image focuses on the phone's bottom, and compares it with the bottom of the iPhone 6s and the Huawei P9.One can't help but notice the minimalistic design (sans any screws and speaker) that differentiates the Axon 2 from the other two flagship smartphones. However, it's worth mentioning that this design is not new to ZTE phones, as - for example - the Axon and Axon Elite...


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Google now provides OTA images for Nexus devices
Serial flashers (not that kind) are already aware of Google's factory images for Nexus devices, that let you download the full ROM and flash it to your Nexus device. The downside to doing this was you needed an unlocked bootloader, and doing that would wipe your device.Enter OTA binary image files. These allow you to sideload the image to your device with adb through recovery without having to bother with the bootloader. This means you can upgrade easily without having your data wiped (although it wouldn't hurt to backup, just in case).As before, these are only available to Nexus...


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The Samsung Gear Fit 2 may launch as soon as next month
Samsung's next-gen fitness band may arrive sooner than expected - as soon as next month. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is spearheaded by SVP Rhee In-jong, who also leads Samsung Pay.The new band will add GPS to existing formula as well as the bio-processor Samsung announced late last year. The processor goes beyond the usual heart rate tracking, it promises to measure body fat and skeletal muscle mass. It's questionable how accurate those measurements will be, but the GPS will definitely improve run and biking tracking.The Gear Fit 2 will use an updated 1.84" Super AMOLED screen that...


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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is now official
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) has made the next logical step from yesterday's full reveal, and is now official. As you can imagine, the final specs are entirely the same as the ones leaked yesterday.That means a 10.1-inch display with 1,920x1,200 pixel resolution. The technology is Samsung's own PLS (Plane to Line Switching), a variation of the popular IPS panels.Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)On the inside, an octa-core 1.6GHz processor churns, and even if it's not mentioned explicitly in the press release, it more than likely means the Exynos 7870 with 8...


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Update hitting unlocked HTC 10 units in US
HTC has started rolling out an update to its newly-launched 10 smartphone in the US. As per the change-log, the update brings enhancements related to camera performance and WiFi stability, as well as improvements related to system stability.The update (which is currently only hitting unlocked units of the device) might appear to be similar to the one that was rolled out early last week in Europe, but is certainly more heavier than the latter - it weighs in at around 395MB, compared to the 85MB European update.It bumps up the software version to 1.53.617.5, and also brings along...


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WhatsApp launches native Mac OS and Windows apps
Turns out the rumors were true, as WhatsApp has now officially announced a new desktop app. "Like WhatsApp Web, our desktop app is simply an extension of your phone: the app mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device," the company said in a blog post.Available for Windows (version 8 and up) and Mac OS (version 10.9 and up), the app stays synced with WhatsApp on your mobile device, allowing you to communicate with other WhatsApp users in your list while your handset remains in your pocket."Because the app runs natively on your desktop, you'll have support for native...


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Meizu m3 note lands in India for $150
A month after it went on sale in China, the m3 note from Meizu has landed in India, making it the first country outside of China where the device has been officially made available. The handset is listed on Amazon India for INR 9,999, which translates into $150 at current exchange rates.What's worth noting, however, is that the phone is not immediately available for purchase - the listing reveals that the first flash sale is scheduled for May 31, with registrations opening later today. Also keep in mind that the Chinese company has brought the 3GB/32GB variant to India.The m3...


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Xperia X Performance to land in Japan next month
The Sony Xperia X Performance might be slated for a July release elsewhere, but - as it turns out - folks in the company's home country of Japan will not have to wait that long. That's because Sony Japan has confirmed that the handset is scheduled for a mid-June launch there.Au, (or au by KDDI) will be selling the handset at launch. What's worth mentioning, however, is that the model (SOV33) that will go on sale in Japan is not exactly same as the global variant - for example, the SOV33 packs in a 2,570mAh battery, compared to the 2,700mAh one offered by the global model.Source |...


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Verizon Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ receiving latest security patches
Verizon has started rolling out a new update to Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ units on its network. The update brings latest Android security patches as well as some improvements and bug fixes.For the Galaxy Note 5 specifically, the update includes a fix for the false "No SIM card detected" pop-up notifications. It also improves audio routing for incoming video and voice calls for both devices."You can now answer video calls as just a voice call, and when you do, call audio is routed to the earpiece by default," the change-log says. "Video call audio will come from the...


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Google Cardboard lands on company's online stores in UK, France, Germany, and Canada
Over a couple of months after Google officially started selling the Cardboard VR viewer in the US, the company has expanded the availability of the device to a handful of more countries, including the UK, Canada, France, and Germany.As for price, the Google Cardboard carries a tag of CAD $20 in Canada, while in the UK and Germany/France, it sets you back £15 and €20, respectively. Those purchasing a couple of units will only need to shell out a total of CAD 35, £25 and €30, respectively.There's no information on if and when the Mountain View, California-based company plans to...


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Mass Marshmallow roll-out for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910F is now under way
Samsung is another step closer to completing its originally promised Android Marshmallow update schedule, as Marshmallow has started hitting N910F Galaxy Note 4 units around Europe. Now that most owners of the Exynos-based N910C model as well as many carrier versions of the handset already have their Android 6.0 OTA, this new wave of updates for the popular Snapdragon 805 version of the two year old phablet is one of the final steps in the Marshmallow update cycle for older Note devices.Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Marshmallow OTAThe package in question weighs in at about 1.3GB and...


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Samsung Gear 360 pre-orders start in the UK
Samsung's Gear 360 was unveiled in February and just like its name implies it's a digital camera that can record 360-degree videos for that VR look that's so trendy these days. The device has subsequently become available in the company's home country of South Korea, and we've also seen it priced in the US and on pre-order in continental Europe.Now the Gear 360 is up for pre-order in the UK, from just one retailer at the moment. MobileFun is offering up the camera in exchange for £299.99 of your hard earned cash. Shipping is reportedly going to happen around mid-June, but a less vague...


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Huawei's Honor Band A1 is a fitness tracker with a UV sensor
The Honor V8 isn't the only new product that Huawei has announced today at its event in China. The smartphone is joined by the Honor Band A1, a fitness tracker with a twist.As you'd expect, it's capable of tracking your exercise time, distance walked or ran, steps taken, calories burnt, as well as the amount and quality of your sleep (this last function also works for very short naps apparently). Where the Honor Band A1 stands out from the crowd is in its embedded UV sensor, which measures the radiation levels around you and recommends you a suitable sunscreen to use.That's not...


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Alleged Moto G4 front panel reveals 5.5-inch 1080p display and fingerprint scanner
At an event on June 9, Lenovo is probably going to unveil the 4th generation Moto G (and possibly even the 4th gen Moto X too). As we get closer to that date, we're starting to see more and more leaks about Motorola's upcoming smartphones.Case in point: today the alleged front panel assembly for the Moto G4 has been spotted on eBay, offered to whoever might be interested in purchasing it. This item, if genuine, thankfully gives us an idea of the phone's screen size and resolution.According to the writing on the connector that can be seen on the back of the screen assembly, this is...


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Google just released a new keyboard for iOS. Sorry, not keyboard, but Gboard! The name comes from the deep integration with Google Search - the keyboard lets you google info, GIFs, emojis and more without leaving iMessage (or any other app that needs a keyboard). It's an interesting way around the limited multitasking on phones - you don't need to leave the current app to look up information, saving you a couple of app switches. Instead, you hit the Google icon and search... anything! Google's extensive search results can find restaurant info, flight times, news articles,...


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KGI: All iPhone 7 Plus versions to feature dual-camera setup
According to the latest report by Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his predictions on the upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the company's 5.5" flagship is likely to feature a dual-camera setup. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo believed Apple would only equip the top-of-the-line iPhone 7 Plus with dual cameras. However, because of the positive customer reaction towards the LG G5 and Huawei P9 for their camera setup, Apple has changed its mind. Purported iPhone 7 schematic on the left and an iPhone 7 Plus on the right The change of plans would also mean that Apple will include 3GB of RAM in all...


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A massive 18.4" Lenovo tablet with QHD screen found in benchmark
Recently we've seen a few Android-powered tablets that are the size of an all-in-one PC. Lenovo seems to be working on one such tablet - the PB2-690N. That's clearly not the final name, but the "PB1" is the 6.8" Phab Plus. This could be the sequel, but it's a monster movie. According to GFX Bench, the new tablet will have an 18.4" screen with 2,560 x 1,440px resolution. That's better than Samsung's 18.4" Galaxy View (1080p) and Alcatel's 17.3" Xess (1080p screen also). The new Lenovo will be powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset - evidenced by its octa-core design, which includes...


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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 coming early next month, CEO confirms
The Mi Band 2 was initially set to be unveiled during the May 10 event alongside the Mi Max and MIUI 8. However, production issues forced the company to delay the device's unveiling, with the company's CEO Lei Jun saying that the release has been pushed by a month. Now, Jun has again given an update on the fitness tracker, revealing an 'early June' unveiling for it. Although no specific date was mentioned, it'd be reasonable to assume that the wearable will be announced in the first week of June. As for Mi Band 2's capabilities, rumors say it'll provide several fitness-related...


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Asus ZenFone 3 to arrive in June and target the mid-range, says CEO
It seems that the Asus Zenfone 3 launch will happen a bit later than expected - company CEO Jerry Shen says the new generation will be unveiled in June. They will target the mid-range market, but the average selling price will go up compared to previous generations. Asus expects the Zenfone 3 Max to make up two-thirds of total shipments, the base Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Deluxe will make up the other third. The CEO noted an important shift in chipsets - 90% of Zenfone 3s will be powered by a Qualcomm chipset and 10% by MediaTek. Asus was one of the few that used Intel chipsets, but the...


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LG Action Cam LTE shoots 4K, can also live stream
LG G5, meet your new best friend - the LG Action Cam LTE. This camera has its own LTE/3G connection so that it can livestream your adventures, complete with location tracking thanks to the built-in GPS. The camera uses a 12.3MP sensor with 1.55µm pixels (sounds a lot like the new Nexus camera). The lens is very wide - 150°, wider than the 135° of the LG G5. It can shoot 4K @ 30fps video, 1080p @ 60fps and 720p @ 120fps (note that live streaming is limited to 720p @ 30fps). The camera is IP67 rated - it can go under a meter of water for half an hour - and its 1,400mAh battery promises 4...


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ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser gets Marshmallow update
ASUS has finally pushed out the Marshmallow update for the ZenFone 2 Laser. The cool thing about the update is that not only does it update the phone to the latest version of Android, and everything that comes with it, but it also removes a ton of bloatware that ASUS phones usually tend to come with. List of apps removed from the phone include Omlet, Data Transfer, Photo Frame, ASUS Backup, Dr. Safety, What's Next, Party Link, Remote Link, PC Link, Yahoo Shopping, EZ Ding, TripAdvisor, Zinio, iReader, Dr.Eye, Google+, Puffin Browser, Mirror, ASUS Email, ASUS Calendar, and ASUS...


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Microsoft to pull the plug on Sunrise Calendar app in August
The Sunrise Calendar app, which was acquired by Microsoft last year, will be shut down on August 31. The news was delivered by the Sunrise team in a blog post. The entire team is now working on Outlook, meaning Sunrise Calendar is no longer a priority for Microsoft. "Unfortunately, as all good stories go, there's a sad bit to it: we're not able to support and update Sunrise anymore," the Sunrise team said in a blog post. "For this reason, we'll be removing Sunrise from the app stores in the next few days. On August 31, we'll officially shut down the app and it will stop working all...


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Sharp Aquos Zeta will come with Ricoh-certified camera and waterproof body
Following the Leica-Huawei partnership, Sharp is teaming with premium camera company Ricoh. Ricoh has given its blessing to the upcoming Sharp Aquos Zeta in the form of official certification. Sharp's upcoming flagship will feature a waterproof body housing a Snapdragon 820 chipset with 3GB of RAM. At the front of the Aquos Zeta is a 1080p IGZO display of an yet unconfirmed size. The back camera is 22.6MP and with its certification from Ricoh ought to be competing with the best in the market. Sadly, there's no information just how much Ricoh is involved with the development of...


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Rumor says Google's standalone VR headset will be unveiled next week
If you recall, back in February this year, there were reports that Google is working on a standalone VR headset. While the company never officially confirmed the existence of such a device, a new rumor is suggesting that the headset will be unveiled next week during the search giant's annual I/O conference. The rumor came in the form of a tweet from entrepreneur and former tech journalist Peter Rojas, who also said that the headset - allegedly dubbed Android VR - will be better than Samsung's Gear VR, but not as good as Rift or Vive. Android VR will definitely be announced next week,...


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Marshmallow rollout for AT&T One M8 and One M9 will begin today
The Marshmallow update for HTC One M8 and One M9 units on AT&T's network will start rolling out today. This was announced by the Taiwanese company's VP of Product Management Mo Versi on Twitter. HTC One (M8 & M9) AT&T owners! Thank you for your patience. Marshmallow OS is approved, OTA to start tomorrow!!— Mo Versi (@moversi) May 11, 2016 If you recall, back in April, Versi had revealed a "slight delay" in the roll-out, saying that they expect to receive the approval for the update within a couple of weeks. So, in that context, the update roll out is bang on time. However, given...


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Pebble launches its smartwatch line-up in India
If you are in India and are a fan of Pebble smartwatches, you'll be glad to know that the company has now officially launched its smartwatch line-up in the country. Models ranging from Pebble Classic to Pebble Time Round are all now available for purchase from Amazon. "We already ship tens of thousands of units to India, but we had to get on the ground," said Eric Migicovsky, Founder and CEO of Pebble. He added that India will be the company's fifth largest market. As for price, the Pebble Time is listed for INR 9,999 ($150), while the Steel variant costs INR 15,999 ($240). The...


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Slated for May 17 unveiling, next-gen Moto G phones will be exclusive to Amazon in India
It's already all but official that Motorola will unveil the next-gen Moto G phones - the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus - at an event set for May 17 in India. And now, the company has confirmed that the device will be exclusive to Amazon in the country. "Amazon.in is the one of the best online marketplaces in India and we are glad to announce that we have exclusively partnered with Amazon India for our next Motorola smartphone," said Amit Boni, Country Head, Motorola Mobility India. Separately Amazon India also confirmed the news on Twitter: @Moto_IND We've heard the same! ❤...


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Galaxy Note 6 tipped for August launch in US
The successor to Samsung's Galaxy Note5 smartphone has been the subject of several leaks and rumors for the past few months now. However, what we didn't hear so far is the possible launch time-frame for the device. Well, that changes now, as the usually reliable leakster @evleaks has revealed an August launch for the Galaxy Note 6 in the United States. In fact, he pin points the week of August 15. Samsung Galaxy Note 6 US release scheduled for week of August 15th.— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 11, 2016 To refresh, rumors say the Galaxy Note 6 will be powered by a Snapdragon 823 SoC,...


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HTC 10 vs. LG G5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: Camera Shootout
Cameras are just about the only thing in a smartphone that gets a meaningful upgrade each year and we keep a close eye on that. HTC was late to the Galaxy S7 vs. LG G5 party, though, so let's have a do-over!


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HTC 10 arrives at T-Mobile on May 18 with free rapid charger and Ice View case
The HTC 10 will become available at T-Mobile on May 18, the magenta carrier has announced today. And if you're among the first people to purchase HTC's new flagship smartphone from T-Mobile, you'll receive a couple of free gifts apparently worth $85 in total. If you buy an HTC 10 from May 18 to May 24, you'll also get a free rapid charger and Ice View case, T-Mobile says. You'll be able to pick up the phone for $0 upfront, followed by 24 monthly installments of $28.34. The full retail price of the handset is $679.99. As you may already know, the HTC 10 comes with a 5.2-inch QHD...


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Shared albums in Google Photos get comments, smart suggestions
The Shared Albums feature in Google Photos is getting smarter and more useful in the near future, when the rollout of the app's newest versions will be complete on Android and iOS. In Google Photos 1.10 for iOS and 1.20 for Android, people who join an album can now add comments to photos and even to the album itself. There's still no way to Like or +1 anything, though. Additionally, the service now makes it easier for you to add your own photos to an album someone else has shared with you. That's because you now get smart suggestions for which photos to add to such a shared album -...


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YU's next smartphone is called Yunicorn, will be unveiled on May 19
A couple of days ago YU started teasing its next smartphone, that was said to launch later this month. Well, it hasn't been long and its name has been revealed, along with the date of the official announcement. It turns out YU's next device will be called Yunicorn, and it will be unveiled at an event in New Delhi on May 19. This will apparently be "the phone that will redefine flagships", according to the official event invite which you can see below. YU's Yureka Note was launched just last month, and now the Micromax spinoff is ready for yet another device. The Yunicorn might be...


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Google Translate now works in any app on Android 4.2 or newer, iOS gets offline mode
Last year a new and very useful feature made its debut in Google Translate for Android, namely the system-wide support for quick translations. Unfortunately, this has so far only worked on devices running version 6.0 Marshmallow of Google's OS. That all changes today. From this point on, the simplified in-app translation functionality can be used on any device running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean or newer. Whenever you select a bit of text (in any app on your phone or tablet), a translation button will instantly pop up. If you tap on it it will open into an overlay that will show you the...


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HTC's Desire 820 smartphone from 2014 has started receiving the Marshmallow update. The update brings Android version 6.0.1 as well as the version 7.0 of the Taiwanese company's Sense UI. It's, however, currently not clear exactly which regions are getting the update.Software updates, as you might already know, are usually rolled out in phases, so it may take time before the OTA notification pops up on your device. Meanwhile, if you're feeling impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset's Settings menu.Thanks for the tip Rupak Thapa!


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Huawei P8 Lite receives Android 6.0 Marshmallow in Europe
Huawei has officially launched Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the P8 Lite. The release of the firmware update was announced on the company's Polish fan page.Weighing at 1.5GB, the software update for the P8 Lite will come first to those with unlocked smartphones as carrier ones will have to wait for the firmware approval and testing.In any case, the update is already seeding in Germany and Poland, but it should be available in the rest of Europe very soon.Follow the source link below if you want to get to the nitty-gritty and download the firmware update and apply it...


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OnePlus 3 leaks, shows off its USB Type-C port
We're due for another OnePlus flagship and the OnePlus 3 dutifully leaks from multiple sources. This one shows the front - which looks very much like the current model.We also get a peek at the bottom, where the speaker grill and the USB Type-C port live. The sandstone finish seems to be gone (we won't weep for it). On the front, the Home key houses a fingerprint sensor as before. OnePlus 3 leaked photosThe OnePlus 3 is expected to have a 5" 1080p screen, run on a Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB or 6GB RAM and a price tag of over $300.Source


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Windows 10 Mobile to get fingerprint support
Microsoft will be adding support for fingerprint sensors in Windows 10 Mobile. This will be part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update expected to arrive in July.Windows 10 currently includes a feature called Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition to unlock the device but lacks native fingerprint reader support. The first device to include support for it will be the HP Elite x3, with more devices coming in later.Windows 10 Anniversary Update is also expected to bring other features, such as Windows Ink for writing in digital ink on top of your apps, smarter Cortana, and improved...


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Samsung Galaxy A8 Marshmallow update coming soon
The Samsung Galaxy A8 from last year was launched running Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. However, recent developments indicate that the Android Marshmallow build for the device will start rolling out soon.The dual-SIM variant of the device (SM-A800F) has received Wi-Fi Certification, and the listing clearly mentions it as running Android 6.0.While not an official confirmation of any sorts, a Wi-Fi certification running a newer OS is usually an indication of an imminent roll-out of the update. If you own a Galaxy A8, and are eagerly waiting for try Marshmallow on your device,...


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Opera adds power saving mode to developer channel
After adding VPN support to the developer channel recently, Opera has now added a power saving mode. With the feature enabled, Opera claims an increase of 50% battery life on your laptop, compared to Google Chrome.The way the feature works is by disabling or reducing certain aspects of the browser. For example, the activity in background tabs is reduced, CPU wake times are reduced, unused plug-ins are automatically paused, framerate is reduced to 30 fps, hardware acceleration is forced for all video playback, and browser theme animations are paused.In Opera's tests, with the...


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Rumor says Meizu Pro 6's Exynos 8890 variant will cost $460
As you might already know, the Helio X25-powered Meizu Pro 6 was made official last month. But if you recall, back in March this year, a leaked document revealed the existence of an Exynos 8890-powered variant of the device. Now, more details about the variant have been leaked.Meizu Pro 6According to rumors out of Meizu's home country of China, the device will come with 4GB RAM and feature a dual curved screen. As for price, the phone will carry a tag of $460 - for comparison, the 64GB standard Pro 6 costs around $430.Needless to say, none of this has been officially confirmed...


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ZTE Zmax Pro rumored with fingerprint sensor, 6-inch screen
According to a new report, ZTE is working to update its Zmax line-up with a new phone. Dubbed ZTE Zmax Pro, the device is said to be powered by Snapdragon 617, and sport a 6-inch full HD display.ZTE Zmax 2RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 32GB. The camera department is handled by a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. The handset is also said to feature a fingerprint sensor. While there was no information on pricing, the report did note that the Zmax Pro will be available from T-Mobile.To refresh, the Zmax line-up currently consists of the Zmax and Zmax 2 (shown above)....


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Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update starts hitting Nvidia Shield Tablet
Nearly a month after the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 started receiving it, the Marshmallow update has started hitting the original Shield Tablet as well, bringing Android 6.0.1 as well as the Android security patch for the month of March.A quick look at the release notes (click the Source link below) suggests that it's exactly the same update that hit the Shield Tablet K1 last month. The update should hit your device soon (if it hasn't already). Meanwhile, you can also manually check for it by heading to the Settings menu on the tablet.Source


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AT&T launches LG Phoenix 2 with quad-core SoC, Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Update: Turns out the device is actually the LG K8 marketed as Phoenix 2 for AT&TOriginal story below:AT&T has updated its GoPhone prepaid lineup with a new LG phone. Dubbed Phoenix 2, the device is powered by a quad-core chipset with 1.3GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch HD display.The handset comes with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2,125mAh battery. In terms of camera, the phone features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. OS is Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while color options include black.Carrying a $99.99 price tag, the Phoenix 2 -...


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AT&T Galaxy S7 and S7 edge getting May security update
Several users are reporting that AT&T has started rolling out the latest security update to Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units on its network. The update bumps the device's security patch level to the month of May.The carrier is yet to update its official website with details of the ongoing roll-out, so we aren't sure at the moment what else (if at all) is included in the update.Given that the update has just started rolling out, it may take some time before the OTA notification pops on your device. However, if you are feeling impatient, you can also manually check for the update...


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New Evernote update brings better Google Drive integration
Evernote has pushed out a new update to its Web and Android apps that is aimed at tightly integrating the note-taking service with Google Drive, effectively allowing users to easily access their Drive files in Evernote."With this integration, Evernote customers can add any file in Drive to their notes without leaving Evernote," the company said in a blog post. The update also brings along thumbnail previews and a rich viewing experience for added files."And any changes to files in Google Drive will dynamically update in Evernote."The functionality is still in Beta, and - as...


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ZTE's upcoming flagship to be called Axon 7; unveiling set for May 26
While we were expecting it to be called the Axon 2, ZTE's next flagship will in fact be called the Axon 7. This was revealed after the company sent out invites for an event set for May 26. The invite clearly mentions the Axon 7 moniker.Now, exactly why ZTE decided to call the Axon successor as Axon 7 is currently not known. Perhaps, the Chinese company wants the device to be seen as a direct competitor to the Galaxy 7 or the upcoming iPhone 7. Or there could a different reason altogether.Anyway, moving on, the invite also contains a caption "Listening to the heart of power,"...


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Google job listed for drivers to test self-driving cars in Arizona
If you live near Arizona and would like to receive up to $20 per hour, you should check out the job listing found on HireArt. Google is looking for good drivers to test self-driving card who would be constantly alert to take-over in the event the car might do something incorrectly.Google is growing its self-driving vehicle program in Chandler, Arizona and what better way to test self-driving cars than to make sure every car has a human operator inside. The operators must have clean driving records and are expected to provide detailed reports both verbally and written as to the...


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YouTube is testing a messenger so you never have to leave the app to share a video
It is ridiculous the amount of users that watch YouTube on a daily basis. And YouTube plans to leverage even more users with a new messaging service that will reassure viewers that they'll never need to leave the app just to share a video.This is a smart move on YouTube's end as all of its videos are currently being shared with other social networks like Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr. YouTube is losing out on valuable airtime to these other networks so the video giant would love to keep you within its virtual app borders. So, imagine if YouTube (eventually) had its own social network which...


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KGI: All iPhone 7 Plus versions to feature dual-camera setup
According to the latest report by Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his predictions on the upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the company's 5.5" flagship is likely to feature a dual-camera setup. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo believed Apple would only equip the top-of-the-line iPhone 7 Plus with dual cameras. However, because of the positive customer reaction towards the LG G5 and Huawei P9 for their camera setup, Apple has changed its mind.Purported iPhone 7 schematic on the left and an iPhone 7 Plus on the rightThe change of plans would also mean that Apple will include 3GB of RAM in all...


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A massive 18.4" Lenovo tablet with QHD screen found in benchmark
Recently we've seen a few Android-powered tablets that are the size of an all-in-one PC. Lenovo seems to be working on one such tablet - the PB2-690N.That's clearly not the final name, but the "PB1" is the 6.8" Phab Plus. This could be the sequel, but it's a monster movie.According to GFX Bench, the new tablet will have an 18.4" screen with 2,560 x 1,440px resolution. That's better than Samsung's 18.4" Galaxy View (1080p) and Alcatel's 17.3" Xess (1080p screen also).The new Lenovo will be powered by the Snapdragon 652 chipset - evidenced by its octa-core design, which includes...


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Xiaomi Mi Band 2 coming early next month, CEO confirms
The Mi Band 2 was initially set to be unveiled during the May 10 event alongside the Mi Max and MIUI 8. However, production issues forced the company to delay the device's unveiling, with the company's CEO Lei Jun saying that the release has been pushed by a month.Now, Jun has again given an update on the fitness tracker, revealing an 'early June' unveiling for it. Although no specific date was mentioned, it'd be reasonable to assume that the wearable will be announced in the first week of June.As for Mi Band 2's capabilities, rumors say it'll provide several fitness-related...


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Asus ZenFone 3 to arrive in June and target the mid-range, says CEO
It seems that the Asus Zenfone 3 launch will happen a bit later than expected - company CEO Jerry Shen says the new generation will be unveiled in June.They will target the mid-range market, but the average selling price will go up compared to previous generations. Asus expects the Zenfone 3 Max to make up two-thirds of total shipments, the base Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Deluxe will make up the other third.The CEO noted an important shift in chipsets - 90% of Zenfone 3s will be powered by a Qualcomm chipset and 10% by MediaTek. Asus was one of the few that used Intel chipsets, but the...


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Xiaomi has launched the updated version of the YI Action Camera, the YI 4K Action Camera, which, as you can tell, now records in 4K.The YI 4K has a 12 megapixel Sony IMX377 sensor, that can also shoot stills in native resolution along with 4K video. The lens is a seven element piece with 155 degree viewing angle and f2.8 aperture. The six axis gyroscope enables the electronic image stabilization. On the back is a 2.19-inch touchscreen LCD.Along with 4K at 30fps, the camera can also record in 2.5K at 30fps or 1440p at 60fps. If you want slowmotion, you can either record at...


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Acer Liquid X2 review: Switchboarding
Liquid X2, Acer called it, when it clearly should have been the Acer Liquid X3. Now, we understand how the smartphone comes to replace the X1, but how did they miss out on a chance to name a triple-SIM device the X3, even if it skips a digit? Yes, the Acer Liquid X2 has multiple SIM slots, three of them.


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HTC 10 lands on Sprint for $624
As scheduled, HTC's newest flagship smartphone - the HTC 10 - is now available for purchase from Sprint. The carrier is selling the device for $200 on a regular two-year contract, and $624 outright.Those opting for the monthly payment model will have to pay zero-down with 24 monthly payments of $21 each. It's worth mentioning that paying on monthly basis in fact helps you save $120 on the total price of the device.As for color options, Sprint is currently only offering the glacier silver option. Interested in purchasing? Head to the Source link below.Source


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Deal: Motorola Moto X (2014) going for $150 until May 17
If you are a Motorola fan, and are in the market for a a solid (though not necessarily latest) budget Android smartphone, here's a deal for you: the second-generation Moto X from 2014 can currently be purchased for $150.We're talking about the 32GB variant of course, which is already discounted to $200 on Motorola's official US website. To get the extra $50 off, you'll have to enter the coupon code SPRINGISHERE during checkout.Interested in availing the deal? Head to the Source link below. The promo runs through May 17, which is next Tuesday.Source | Via


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HTC 10 review: Time-saver edition
Every year phone manufacturers make the ultimate attempt at creating the perfect smartphone. HTC is no different and in 2016 presents us the 10 - its version of a full smartphone package experience without compromise.


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Xiaomi Mi Max scores over 8 million registrations for its first sale
The Xiaomi Mi Max - which was unveiled earlier this week in China, and is all set to go on its first flash sale next week on May 17 - has got over 8 million people interested in buying it at launch.This was revealed by the Chinese company in a post on Weibo (China's Twitter). To put the number in context, the company's Mi 5 smartphone received 14 million registrations for its first flash sale, although keep in mind that the handset falls in the flagship category, unlike the Mi Max.Note that only the 32GB SD650 model will go on sale on May 17. And in case you're wondering about the...


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Samsung announces Charm's availability details
Remember the Charm fitness tracker which Samsung unveiled at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC)? Well, the South Korean company has now announced the availability details of the wearable.The tech giant says that the device is already available for purchase in Korea, Italy, France and Russia, and will soon also be launched in select other markets.While not explicitly mentioned anywhere in Samsung's post, the included images do indicate that these availability details are only for the squarish variant - for those who aren't in the know, a rectangular variant of the Charm also...


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Sony pulls the plug on Xperia C and M series as well, to focus squarely on X series
Back in February this year, Sony officially confirmed that the company's Xperia Z series of smartphones is dead. And now, it's all but official that the Xperia C and M series have also been killed by the Japanese company.Leaked Sony Mobile presentation slides clearly show that all future Sony phones - including flagship models - will be from the new Xperia X series. This will be the case at least until 2018.The leak (specifically the slide shown below) also makes it clear that the 'X' logo will be aggressively used by Sony in all kind of promotions and advertisements....


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Motorola XT1622 and XT1642 pass through FCC, could be Moto G4 and G4 Plus
A couple of unknown Motorola phones have been certified by FCC. The devices in question carry model numbers of XT1622 and XT1642, suggesting that these could very well be the upcoming Moto G4 and G4 Plus given that last year's Moto G3 was the XT1540.The Moto G4 has also been spotted on benchmarking site Geekbench, revealing some of its key specs, including Snapdragon 617 SoC, 3GB RAM, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.An alleged front panel of the device leaked a few days ago, revealing 5.5-inch 1080p display as well as a fingerprint scanner. Both Moto G4 and G4 Plus are set to...


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Android Pay's UK launch around the corner
Back in February this year, there were reports that Google's mobile payments service Android Pay is coming to the UK in the month of March. But, as we all know, that didn't happen.However, now it looks like the launch is imminent as a fast food chain - Pret A Manger - has started advertising that they accept payments through Android Pay."According to employees at this particular Pret store, the We now accept Android Pay tags arrived overnight and have been displayed in stores from this morning, suggesting Android Pay will be imminently available to UK customers," a Telegraph...


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New update brings latest security patches to Droid Turbo
Verizon has started rolling out a new update to the Droid Turbo from 2014. The update brings along latest Android security patches as well as some call performance-related improvements.Sadly, the Android version remains at Lollipop, meaning no Marshmallow still. What's even worse is that there's currently no information as to when the device will get the Marshmallow update.Anyway, coming back to the latest security update, it has just started rolling out. So, it may take some time before the OTA notification pops up on your device. Meanwhile, if you're feeling impatient, you can...


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Sprint entices new customers with a free year of Amazon Prime for 40GB plan
Sprint is now offering a special offer for those customers who want to sign up for Sprint's Better Choice XXL plan. At a $99 value, customers can get one free year of Amazon Prime which, of course, gives you access to Amazon's legendary two-day free shipping, Amazon's video library, and Amazon's music subscription in addition to a bunch of other perks that Amazon Prime customers can receive.Sprint's Better Choice XXL plan gives subscribers 40GB of shared data for $99 plus taxes and device (access) fees. These Better Choice plans from Sprint do not change overages for going over your data...


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UK wants to let drivers carry virtual licenses in Apple Wallet
The United Kingdom is in the process of researching and testing the use of Apple Wallet as a valid driver's license. Drivers will only need to use their phones to pull up their drivers' licenses instead of carrying around a physical version.This could mean that really soon, more and more people will only need to carry keys and a phone and will no longer need to worry about carrying a physical wallet. However, availability of Apple Pay is what is still slowing this down from becoming a reality.So here's a little prototype of something we're working on #drivinglicence...


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Huawei P8 Lite receives Android 6.0 Marshmallow in Europe
Huawei has officially launched Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the P8 Lite. The release of the firmware update was announced on the company's Polish fan page.Weighing at 1.5GB, the software update for the P8 Lite will come first to those with unlocked smartphones as carrier ones will have to wait for the firmware approval and testing.In any case, the update is already seeding in Germany and Poland, but it should be available in the rest of Europe very soon.Follow the source link below if you want to get to the nitty-gritty and download the firmware update and apply it...


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OnePlus 3 leaks, shows off its USB Type-C port
We're due for another OnePlus flagship and the OnePlus 3 dutifully leaks from multiple sources. This one shows the front - which looks very much like the current model.We also get a peek at the bottom, where the speaker grill and the USB Type-C port live. The sandstone finish seems to be gone (we won't weep for it). On the front, the Home key houses a fingerprint sensor as before. OnePlus 3 leaked photosThe OnePlus 3 is expected to have a 5" 1080p screen, run on a Snapdragon 820 chipset with 4GB or 6GB RAM and a price tag of over $300.Source


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Windows 10 Mobile to get fingerprint support
Microsoft will be adding support for fingerprint sensors in Windows 10 Mobile. This will be part of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update expected to arrive in July.Windows 10 currently includes a feature called Windows Hello, which uses facial recognition to unlock the device but lacks native fingerprint reader support. The first device to include support for it will be the HP Elite x3, with more devices coming in later.Windows 10 Anniversary Update is also expected to bring other features, such as Windows Ink for writing in digital ink on top of your apps, smarter Cortana, and improved...


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Samsung Galaxy A8 Marshmallow update coming soon
The Samsung Galaxy A8 from last year was launched running Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. However, recent developments indicate that the Android Marshmallow build for the device will start rolling out soon.The dual-SIM variant of the device (SM-A800F) has received Wi-Fi Certification, and the listing clearly mentions it as running Android 6.0.While not an official confirmation of any sorts, a Wi-Fi certification running a newer OS is usually an indication of an imminent roll-out of the update. If you own a Galaxy A8, and are eagerly waiting for try Marshmallow on your device,...


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Opera adds power saving mode to developer channel
After adding VPN support to the developer channel recently, Opera has now added a power saving mode. With the feature enabled, Opera claims an increase of 50% battery life on your laptop, compared to Google Chrome.The way the feature works is by disabling or reducing certain aspects of the browser. For example, the activity in background tabs is reduced, CPU wake times are reduced, unused plug-ins are automatically paused, framerate is reduced to 30 fps, hardware acceleration is forced for all video playback, and browser theme animations are paused.In Opera's tests, with the...


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Rumor says Meizu Pro 6's Exynos 8890 variant will cost $460
As you might already know, the Helio X25-powered Meizu Pro 6 was made official last month. But if you recall, back in March this year, a leaked document revealed the existence of an Exynos 8890-powered variant of the device. Now, more details about the variant have been leaked.Meizu Pro 6According to rumors out of Meizu's home country of China, the device will come with 4GB RAM and feature a dual curved screen. As for price, the phone will carry a tag of $460 - for comparison, the 64GB standard Pro 6 costs around $430.Needless to say, none of this has been officially confirmed...


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