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The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has received a price cut in the UK, where retailer Clove is now selling the device for ?490, down ?90 from its usual listed price. The model on offer is a SIM-free, black-colored 32GB variant, and Clove claims that it is compatible with all UK and European networks. A quick look at Samsung's UK website reveals that the same model is being officially sold for ?565.00, ?75 more compared to Clove. However, Amazon UK has the handset listed for ?499, although as of writing, the listing shows that only 1 unit is in stock. Source (Clove) | Samsung UK | Amazon...


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LG G5, Galaxy S7 and Nexus 6P go under chipset stress test to find who's the hottest
The LG G5 uses a Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is Qualcomm's top dog in the chipset market, offering incredible performance. We already know that Qualcomm managed to fix the bad overheating issues that plagued the predecessor, Snapdragon 810, but to what end? That's what our Swedish colleagues over at NordicHardware.se have tried to find out. They put the LG G5 under CPU and GPU stress tests and compared it against the Galaxy S7 (Exynos 8990) and the Nexus 6P (Snapdragon 810). To do so, 3DMark Slingshot and Geekbench 3 do the heavy lifting, while an app monitors the temperatures reported...


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Japan-exclusive Camillia Red version of HTC 10 looks gorgeous
Smartphone makers are having a Henry Ford moment - you can have a smartphone in any color as long as its black, silver or gold. The HTC 10 was no exception, Carbon Grey, Glacier Silver or Topaz Gold were your options. Still are, probably, unless you live in Japan - KDDI/au is getting an exclusive Camellia Red. Just look at how pretty it is: HTC 10 in Camellia Red We like it better than the Deep Garnet version of the One A9, what do you think? If we're lucky, other regions will get this red option instead of something like Pink. Now if only HTC can get its story straight...


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Apple iPhone SE: Time-saver edition
The iPhone SE is a perfect fit for a time-saver review, it seems, as Apple didn't come up with a new design or new internals. Instead, the innards come from an iPhone 6s, while the design is a direct copy of the iPhone 5s.


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Huawei Honor 5C gets TENAA certification, sports metal unibody
The Huawei Honor 5C has passed TENAA certification, but the Chinese regulator has since removed the phone's page from its website. Nevertheless, we have the confirmed details and the Honor 5C looks like a nice addition to the company's mid-range line-up. The Honor 5C is built around a 5.2" 1080p display and has an aluminum body with 2,900 mAh non-removable battery . At the back, there's a fingerprint sensor while above it sits a 13MP camera. Under the hood, the 5C features either a Mediatek Helio X10 or a Snapdragon 625 judging from the listed 2.0GHz octa-core CPU. RAM is 2GB and...


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LG launches K7 and K10 in India
LG has announced two new budget phones, the LG K7 and the LG K10. The K7 has a 5.0-inch, 854x480 resolution display, Snapdragon 210 processor, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB storage with microSD, 5 megapixel front and rear camera, LTE, Android 5.1, and 2125mAh battery. The K10 has a 5.3-inch, 1280x720 resolution display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with microSD, 13 megapixel rear and 8 megapixel front camera, LTE, Android 5.1, and 2,300mAh battery. While the phones themselves don't seem remarkable, these are the first phones by LG to be locally manufactured in...


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After shutting down in Australia, Samsung Milk Music launches in China
Earlier last month, there were reports that Samsung is shutting down its Milk Music radio service. Later that month, the shutdown was confirmed, at-least by the Australian Milk Music team. However, looks like Samsung hasn't yet completely given up on the service, as it has now been launched in China. Focusing on local content (over a million tracks accessible) at the moment, the app is currently only available for download on the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge and the A9 Pro smartphones in China. However, reports say that international content as well as availability on more devices...


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ZUK teases new phone - likely the Z2 Pro
A teaser image of a new ZUK smartphone was released by the Chinese company's CEO Chang Cheng. The image shows a black-colored sleek-looking phone with what looks like a 2.5D curved display. On the back is a camera sensor, dual tone LED flash, and an apparent laser auto-focus module. The image - which was shared on Weibo - also had an accompanying text that read: Tremble xx5, x9, xxx6. So, without directly naming the Xiaomi Mi 5, Huawei P9, and the Meizu Pro 6, Cheng is claiming that the upcoming ZUK phone is a better alternative. Cheng recently revealed that the Lenovo-backed...


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Meizu m3 headed our way, stops by TENAA
A new unannounced Meizu smartphone has cropped up on Chinese regulator TENAA's website. What looks like a successor to the popular Meizu m2 brings duly updated specs in a similarly looking body. The possible Meizu m3 comes with a 5-inch 720p LCD, much like the model it replaces. An undisclosed chipset with an 1.5GHz octa-core processor (versus the quad-core in the m2) powers the smartphone, paired with 2GB of RAM. Internal storage is 16GB, expandable by up to 128GB via microSD. There's a 13MP primary camera on the back of the smartphone, while selfies are being handled by a 5MP unit...


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Marshmallow beta begins rolling out to BlackBerry Priv
Over a week after BlackBerry started accepting applications for the Priv Marshmallow beta program, the beta update has started hitting the company's debut Android smartphone. As for the roll-out, the Canadian company said that the update will be made available to a small batch of testers first, and if no critical issues are reported, all beta testers will get the update by the end of this week. If you've signed up for the Priv Marshmallow beta, head to the BlackBerry Beta Zone (link shared below) for details on preparing your unit or making it ready to receive the update. Via |...


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LG's new Rolly Keyboard 2 rolls up along five key rows
Remember the LG Rolly Keyboard? A wireless portable keyboard that could be folded into an easy-to-carry stick. Well, a successor to that device has been unveiled. Appropriately dubbed Rolly Keyboard 2, the new keyboard contains several improvements over its predecessor. While the first-gen Rolly had four rows of keys, the successor rolls up along five. LG has also added a tab at the bottom that the company claims makes it easier for users to open the keyboard. While using the same Bluetooth tech, the Rolly 2 is capable of pairing up to 3 three devices, compared to 2 devices on the...


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Wait, what? HTC's India website now lists HTC Lifestyle as SD820-powered
Just when we thought the SD652-powered HTC Lifestyle would be available in India instead of the company's SD820-powered flagship HTC 10, HTC released a statement effectively saying that nothing is yet confirmed, and it will make an official announcement in this regard soon. And now, while we were waiting for the announcement, the Taiwanese company quietly changed the Lifestyle's specs on its India website, making them similar to the HTC 10. A quick look at the specs sheet suggests the chipset has been changed to Snapdragon 820. Similarly, the memory configuration has also been changed from...


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New Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 update brings Android 6.0.1
Nvidia has started rolling out a new update to the Shield Tablet K1 that adds Vulkan support and brings Android Marshmallow version 6.0.1 to the tablet. Aside from the Android 6.0.1 goodies, the update - which bumps the software version to 1.2 - also includes Android security patch for the month of March, as well as several other features, improvements, and bug fixes. Here's the complete change-log: • Supports the new Vulkan API for high-efficiency access to SHIELD's graphics hardware • Adds Android 6.0.1 changes including: ________Repositioned Navigation Buttons in Landscape...


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US may not get 64GB HTC 10
As you might already know, HTC's latest flagship - the HTC 10 - comes in 32GB and 64GB storage options. However, if you are in the US, and are planning to buy the 64GB variant when it becomes available, there is some bad news: US may not get the higher memory model. This was effectively confirmed by HTC's Senior Global Online Communications Manager Jeff Gordon while replying to a user query on Twitter. Keep in mind, however, that the HTC 10 supports expandable memory. So, storage should not be a big problem even if you go for the 32GB model. As for the device's US availability,...


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Mystery phone revealed: Sony Xperia X's front-facing camera shoots great selfies
We came up with a puzzle for you to solve yesterday and here's the answer - the 13MP image was captured with the front-facing camera of the Sony Xperia X (sans Performance, but the two cameras are actually identical). Clues were abundant - so much so that we resorted to deliberately asking you to ignore them. Well, those who called our bluff were right, there were plenty of correct answers in the comments, but we didn't expect less from our knowledgeable readership. The selfie camera of the Xperia X shoots images up to 4,160 x 3,120px resolution - fairly common for a midranger's...


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LG is now selling batteries and charging cradles for the G4, G3, and V10 for $15 each, $10 when bundled
LG is holding an interesting limited time deal for accessories in the US, as it turns out. You can save 60% when you buy a replacement battery, 50% when getting a charging cradle, and a whopping 70% when combining the two into a bundle. The smartphone models for which you can purchase these accessories at such steep discounts are the G4, G3, and V10. Do note however that only the battery is available for the G3. No matter which one you pick, each battery or charging cradle now costs only $15. But when you pair a cradle with a battery for the same device, you'll only pay $20 total....


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New version of the Kindle Fire HD 8 is apparently in the works at Amazon
Amazon might be looking to add a new 8-inch tablet to its Kindle Fire-branded lineup soon. The new slate will intriguingly be mostly lower-end than the currently available Kindle Fire HD 8, so perhaps it's actually going to be a more affordable version of that. Some of the new tablet's specs have been leaked because someone put a prototype through the paces of GFXBench. The device is identified as Amazon KFGIWI, as you can see. The only thing that's higher-end here than in the Kindle Fire HD 8 is the RAM amount, now 1.5GB compared to 1GB. The new device has an 8-inch 1,280x800...


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Samsung Galaxy J7, LG Stylo 2, and Kyocera Hydro Reach launch at Boost and Virgin Mobile on Friday
This Friday will be a very busy day for Sprint's prepaid brands, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. The former will see no less than three new smartphones launching on April 15, while the latter will have to go with two out of three. The trio in question consists of the Samsung Galaxy J7, LG Stylo 2, and Kyocera Hydro Reach. The Galaxy J7 arriving at Boost and Virgin isn't this year's iteration, instead it looks to be last year's model, but it does have a couple of upgrades compared to the internationally available unit. Namely, it sports 2GB of RAM, and it's also running Android 6.0...


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Android N Developer Preview 2 is out
A month or so ago Google surprised the mobile world by launching the first developer preview of Android N way earlier than expected. And now the search giant is pushing out Android N Developer Preview 2 to those who've installed the first one. While technically this is the third developer preview release for Android N, the second one came immediately after the first and was only meant to fix some bugs. Today's Android N Developer Preview 2 packs in some new features as well. Apps can define intent shortcuts, which users can then add to their launcher to get stuff done quicker. For...


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HTC 10 promo code nets you 10% discount in the UK, buy the phone for just ?512.99
HTC seems to be on somewhat of a discount spree for its just-unveiled new flagship, the 10. Yesterday some promo codes were outed for the North American markets which took the phone's price down by a cool $100 or CAD 100, respectively, mere hours after the launch. And today the promo code mania has hit the UK. Only in this case you're not getting a fixed amount off the normal price of the device, instead you're treated to a 10% reduction. So you can now buy the HTC 10 for just ?512.99, a nice ?57 less than its ?569.99 recommended asking price. All you need to do is go to HTC's UK...


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The latest company to jump into the VR field is Huawei. The Chinese smartphone maker has unveiled the aptly named Huawei VR today in its home country, which is a headset that requires a phone to be used, much like Samsung's Gear VR.The Huawei VR is compatible with the P9 and P9 Plus, but also the Mate 8. Since Huawei has only gone with 1080p screens for all of these devices, image quality is bound to be less crisp than what can be achieved with a Gear VR and Galaxy S7 or S6. Then again, the Huawei VR does have a neat trick up its sleeve: a 360-degree sound field to go with the 360-degree...


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Apple orders 100 million Samsung OLED panels for the 2017 iPhone
According to the latest rumors, Apple has made an order to Samsung for 100 million 5.5" OLED panels in 2017. The displays are supposedly going to make their way to the 2017 iPhone Plus. The timing for the order indicates that the OLED screens will skip the iPhone 7 and only make it to the iPhone 7S.The information comes from a source cited by the Chinese edition of the WSJ and it also points out that Samsung has set aside a production line at its Asan plant for the order. While the information about future iPhone models using a Samsung-made OLED panel is not new, it was previously...


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Gionee debuts budget-minded Pioneer P5 Mini
Gionee has launched Pioneer P5 Mini in India.The P5 Mini is a budget smartphone and comes with basic specifications. It has a 4.5-inch 854x480 resolution IPS LCD, quad-core Mediatek MT6580M, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage with microSD, 5 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, dual SIM, 1850mAh battery, and Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1 UI on top.The P5 Mini is available in five different colors, and is priced at INR 5349 ($80).Source


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High-Res headphones not coming with US, Canadian HTC 10s
US buyers typically get the best price for new gadgets, but that brings about its own sort of issues. The HTC 10 will not be available in 64GB form in the US and you won't get the High-Res headphones either.The HTC USA and HTC Canada Twitter accounts have both confirmed that the new flagship will not have the premium headset included. Going by the T-Mobile unboxing, at least it will come with Quick Charge 3.0 charger.@Ima_Legend191 The earbuds won't be included in box for the USA unlocked HTC 10 but will be available to purchase on our website soon.— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) 14 April...


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Z2 Pro coming on April 21, ZUK confirms
Turns out the rumors were true, as the new ZUK phone that the company will unveil on April 21 is indeed the Z2 Pro. This was revealed in a set of official teasers.In case you missed, the company had recently teased a new smartphone (image shown below), which in all likelihood is the Z2 Pro.As for the specs, the Z2 Pro is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC, and sport a full HD display. It'll come in 3GB and 4GB RAM options and will have 32GB of internal memory. The phone will have 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. It will run Android 6.0.1 out of the...


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Google Drive for Mac/PC now allows selective syncing
Google has updated its Drive client for Mac and PC with the ability to selectively sync folders and sub-folders. You'll now also be able to deselect folders, upon which they'll be removed from your system but will still remain accessible in your Drive.While you can already delete your Drive stuff directly from your computer, the latest update adds a warning that pops up when you are removing files/folders that are shared with other people, minimizing accidental deletes.The new features have started rolling out, and google says the roll-out will continue over the next week or...


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YU Yureka Note (YU6000) launched with 6-inch display, 4,000mAh battery
Remember the YU6000, which was spotted on GFXBench last November? The device has reportedly been launched by the company in India - and it's called the Yureka Note. While it isn't officially listed online, a couple of leaked pictures suggest it's available for purchase through offline channels.Specs-wise, the device is powered by a 64-bit octa-core 1.5GHz processor, and sports a 6 inch Full HD IPS Display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has 3GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a large 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charging support.In terms of camera, the...


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Huawei P9 Lite spotted listed on European retailer's website
The Huawei P9 Lite, which was last spotted in a hands-on preview recently, is yet to be announced by the company. However, the device has now been spotted listed on a retailer's website in Europe.Romanian retailer Cel.ro has already listed the device, offering up black, gold and white color variants for around $305 or a‚¬270. Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 650 chipset, and sports a 5.2-inch full HD IPS display.The model on offer has 2GB and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 3,000mAh battery. In terms of camera, the Huawei P9 Lite features...


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Verizon offering up to $300 to those trading-in their old phone
Verizon has launched a national trade-in event where-in it's offering up to $300 to those trading-in their old phone and purchasing a new Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, Motorola Droid Turbo 2, or iPhone 6S (16GB) on a device payment plan.To be precise, a maximum trade-in amount of $312 is on offer, and eligible handsets include the Droid Turbo, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge/edge+, HTC M9, iPhone 6/6Plus, LG G4, and LG V10. Those upgrading their device will also get 3 months of HBO NOW for free.An important thing worth mentioning here is that should you choose, you can also...


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Make your first 3 Samsung Pay purchases between April 15 and May 10, and get a $30 gift card
Remember last month's Samsung Pay promo for the Galaxy S7/S7 edge owners? Well, the company has again launched a similar promo, although this time it's aimed at those who haven't used the company's mobile payment's service yet.If you're in the US, have already installed and registered for Samsung Pay, but are yet to use it, this promo is for you. It says that those making their first three Samsung Pay purchases between April 15 and May 10 will be eligible for a $30 gift card.The promo is open to owners of the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, S6 active, and Note5....


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Xperia X series pre-orders on the Sony Xperia Store will come with an "exclusive offer"
Sony has announced that its brand new Xperia X series of smartphones will soon be available for pre-order from the Xperia Store. The announcement came in the form of an email which the company sent out to those who had registered their interest in the devices.In the email, Sony also said that pre-orders will come with an "exclusive offer," although the company didn't reveal what exactly the offer would be.The exclusive offer - going by the email - will only be available on Xperia X and XA pre-orders (as well as on the Xperia Ear accessory), meaning those pre-ordering the Xperia X...


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You can now design your own case for the Nexus 6P and 5X
Today Google has announced custom Live Cases for the Huawei Nexus 6P and the LG Nexus 5X. These are snap cases that you get to design yourself. For each case you want, you choose either a favorite photo to put on it, or a special place on a map.After you pick the image or place, you can add filters (dozens are available). And when you buy a Live Case you also get a live wallpaper based on the image or map you used for it. If you've chosen a photo for the case, then you'll see a slideshow of images you've picked from Google Photos. If you went with the map option for the case, the live...


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Huawei P9 Max may have been spotted in a benchmark rocking a 6.9-inch screen
Huawei has already introduced three members of the P9 family, the 'vanilla' P9, the P9 Plus, and the P9 Lite. However, there may actually be a fourth one coming soon, a P9 Max to act as the successor to the P8max from last year.As such, you'd expect it to sport a huge touchscreen, and if the unknown Huawei device spotted in the GFXBench database actually turns out to be the P9 Max, then it definitely won't disappoint.It's got a 6.9-inch 1080p display, a 16 MP rear camera, an 8 MP selfie snapper, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of built-in storage. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow of...


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LG G5, Galaxy S7 and Nexus 6P go under chipset stress test to find who's the hottest
The LG G5 uses a Snapdragon 820 chipset, which is Qualcomm's top dog in the chipset market, offering incredible performance. We already know that Qualcomm managed to fix the bad overheating issues that plagued the predecessor, Snapdragon 810, but to what end? That's what our Swedish colleagues over at NordicHardware.se have tried to find out.They put the LG G5 under CPU and GPU stress tests and compared it against the Galaxy S7 (Exynos 8990) and the Nexus 6P (Snapdragon 810). To do so, 3DMark Slingshot and Geekbench 3 do the heavy lifting, while an app monitors the temperatures reported...


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Japan-exclusive Camillia Red version of HTC 10 looks gorgeous
Smartphone makers are having a Henry Ford moment - you can have a smartphone in any color as long as its black, silver or gold. The HTC 10 was no exception, Carbon Grey, Glacier Silver or Topaz Gold were your options.Still are, probably, unless you live in Japan - KDDI/au is getting an exclusive Camellia Red. Just look at how pretty it is:HTC 10 in Camellia RedWe like it better than the Deep Garnet version of the One A9, what do you think? If we're lucky, other regions will get this red option instead of something like Pink. Now if only HTC can get its story straight...


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Apple iPhone SE: Time-saver edition
The iPhone SE is a perfect fit for a time-saver review, it seems, as Apple didn't come up with a new design or new internals. Instead, the innards come from an iPhone 6s, while the design is a direct copy of the iPhone 5s.


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Huawei Honor 5C gets TENAA certification, sports metal unibody
The Huawei Honor 5C has passed TENAA certification, but the Chinese regulator has since removed the phone's page from its website. Nevertheless, we have the confirmed details and the Honor 5C looks like a nice addition to the company's mid-range line-up.The Honor 5C is built around a 5.2" 1080p display and has an aluminum body with 2,900 mAh non-removable battery . At the back, there's a fingerprint sensor while above it sits a 13MP camera.Under the hood, the 5C features either a Mediatek Helio X10 or a Snapdragon 625 judging from the listed 2.0GHz octa-core CPU. RAM is 2GB and...


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LG launches K7 and K10 in India
LG has announced two new budget phones, the LG K7 and the LG K10.The K7 has a 5.0-inch, 854x480 resolution display, Snapdragon 210 processor, 1.5GB RAM, 8GB storage with microSD, 5 megapixel front and rear camera, LTE, Android 5.1, and 2125mAh battery.The K10 has a 5.3-inch, 1280x720 resolution display, Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage with microSD, 13 megapixel rear and 8 megapixel front camera, LTE, Android 5.1, and 2,300mAh battery.While the phones themselves don't seem remarkable, these are the first phones by LG to be locally manufactured in...


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After shutting down in Australia, Samsung Milk Music launches in China
Earlier last month, there were reports that Samsung is shutting down its Milk Music radio service. Later that month, the shutdown was confirmed, at-least by the Australian Milk Music team. However, looks like Samsung hasn't yet completely given up on the service, as it has now been launched in China.Focusing on local content (over a million tracks accessible) at the moment, the app is currently only available for download on the Galaxy S7, the Galaxy S7 edge and the A9 Pro smartphones in China. However, reports say that international content as well as availability on more devices...


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LG has released a whole bunch of 360-degree spherical wallpapers for you to enjoy on your brand new G5 smarphones. "Spherical wallpapers?" you exclaim in confusion, with a firm belief in your head that walls do generally tend to be flat.Well, these are meant for your phone and your phone can be oriented in any arbitrary direction plus it has a gyroscope. Depending on its orientation you'd be served the respective portion of the spherical image and it will keep panning around as you move.At this point there are 12 such wallpapers available, shot at exotic locations throughout...


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6.4" Xiaomi Max front panel leaked - truly massive
Barely hours ago we told you about a future Xiaomi phablet, which after an online poll the company decided to name Xiaomi Max. Meanwhile a couple of photos have surfaced, and they seem to be coming straight from the production line.The shots depict the device's front panel and it's nothing short of colossal. If we're still going to call it a phone, that is - as tablets go it's tiny.Alleged Xia0mi Max front panelCompact side bezels, capacitive keys on the chin, earpiece and sensor array - the panel looks very much in line with Xiaomi's design language. Unlike the current...


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Verizon wants you to try Android Pay, offering 2GB of free data to those who do it
Verizon is currently running a promo where-in customers who'll start using Google's mobile payments service Android Pay will get a total of 2GB data for free. "Tap anywhere in stores Android Pay is accepted and receive 1 GB of free data," the carrier said in a blog post. "On your third tap, we'll throw in another free gig."The free data that Verizon is offering will be applied to your account for a total of two billing cycles. The promo - which runs through June 14 - is only available to the carrier's postpaid subscribers with The Verizon Plan or The MORE Everything Plan.You can...


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Latest Galaxy S7/S7 edge update hits the UK too, Shape correction included
An update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, which first rolled out in certain regions early this week, has now made it to the UK. The new firmware is arriving on both unlocked and carrier units as we speak.In terms of features, the update brings shape correction for skewed photos - a toggle to be found in the camera settings. The S7 edge also gets improved palm rejection - the flat S7 doesn't really need it.There's the usual unspecified bug fixes and stability and performance improvements. Additionally, the new firmware includes the latest available Android security patch,...


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OnePlus offering discounts up to $240 through its newly-launched trade-in program
OnePlus has launched a new smartphone exchange program where-in those trading-in their old smartphone for a OnePlus device will be entitled to receive discounts up to INR 16,000, which translates into around $240 at current exchange rates.The offer is valid on the purchase of the OnePlus One, OnePlus 2, as well as the OnePlus X. Needless to say that the $240 discount is the maximum that one get can get - the actual amount will depend upon your smartphone's actual condition, age, as well as functional defects (if any).OnePlus has partnered with ReGlobe for the exchange and buy-back...


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Apple's order reduction for iPhone parts extends into April-June quarter
Apple's reduced iPhone production will extend into the April-June quarter, Nikkei reports, citing parts suppliers from Japan. Component orders were reduced by 30% for the previous quarter and the same volumes will be kept for this one.A recent analysis projected a continuing downward trend in iPhone sales, and this seems to be the generally agreed upon direction, following a first year-on-year decline in shipments since the original iPhone's launch in 2007, reported in January. The latest iPhone SE is also not expected to reverse the trend.Apple iPhone 6sRealistically...


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OS X being rebranded as MacOS? Apple drops another hint
Is Apple re-branding OS X as MacOS? Well, it definitely seems so. Last month, MacOS was spotted in the name of an OS X framework file, and now the Cupertino-based company has dropped another hint at the possible change.Recently, in a web-page - describing the company's efforts for the Earth Day 2016 - on its official website, Apple mentioned the new name for a brief period, before reverting it back to OS X. Here's is the paragraph in question:"To model customer use, we measure the power consumed by a product while it is running in a simulated scenario. Daily usage patterns are...


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Upcoming Xiaomi phablet to be called Max, said to sport 6.4-inch display
Last week, Xiaomi ran a poll to determine the name of its next phone. Of the four options available - Xiaomi Pro, Xiaomi Plus, Xiaomi Big, and Xiaomi Max - the last one received the most number of votes, while the one prior to that came in second.Going by the name options that were available, it'd be reasonable to assume that the device in question is a large phone (phablet), possibly the largest Xiaomi. Sadly, nothing else has been officially revealed.As for the rumors, they say that the phablet will be larger than the 5.7-inch Xiaomi Mi Note, with some even suggesting a display...


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New SmartBand 2 update makes sure you don't sit still for too long
Sony has rolled out an update to the SmartBand 2 SWR12 companion app that brings along several new features. Prime among them is a feature dubbed Get moving which reminds you to do some activity whenever it detects you've been sitting still for too long.As you might already know, the SmartBand 2 comes with an advanced heart rate sensor. With the update, you'll now be able to use the device as a heart rate monitor with third-party fitness applications as well. Other features that the update brings along include the ability to automatically enter the Stamina mode when battery is...


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Samsung C-series phone (SM-C5000) now spotted on Geekbench
Remember the Samsung SM-C5000 whose existence was confirmed last month by the Indian import-export website Zauba? Well, the device has now been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some more of its specifications.The listing shows that the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU. In addition, it was also revealed that the phone has 4GB RAM, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.For those who missed, the SM-C5000's Zauba listing had revealed a 5.2-inch display, and an INR 13,625 ($205) price tag. Aside from this device, a C7000 model is also...


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Nexus 5X and 6P receive $50 price cut
If you're in the United States, and are planning to purchase the LG-made Google Nexus 5X or the Huawei-made Google Nexus 6P, here is some good news: both devices have received official price cuts in the country.Prices for both handsets have been slashed on Google Store by $50, meaning the Nexus 5X is now available starting at $299, while the Nexus 6P now starts at $449. The discount will be applied at the checkout phase of your purchase.For those planning to take advantage of the deal, you'll be glad to know that the deal runs through May 6, meaning you have some time at...


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Alleged Motorola Moto G4 Plus leaks online
A new Motorola phone has been leaked online, courtesy of the usually reliable leakster @evleaks. The leaked image of the device - allegedly dubbed Moto G4 Plus - shows only the bottom portion of the front-panel, revealing a physical home button.Moto G4 Plus pic.twitter.com/zPvlEkE2X5— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April 15, 2016Sadly, nothing else - including specs, pricing, and availability - was revealed. However, it'd be safe to assume that the device will feature a fingerprint sensor given that an executive from Lenovo (which owns Motorola Mobility) had earlier this year revealed that...


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Huawei P9 review: Ascension
Huawei pulled the wraps on its next flagship in London in early April. But do you know what's better than London? Shooting London with the Huawei P9. The city looks magical throughout the P9's Leica lens and the phone feel fabulous throughout your eyes. Yes, the Huawei P9 has a lot going on and all of it seems promising.


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Deal: Pebble Time for $90 at Meh.com, Only April 15!
The current-generation Pebble wearable, also known as the Pebble Time, is now available for only $90 through discount online retailer Meh.com. The Pebble Time took the original design language from the original Pebble Watch that came out with a successful Kickstarter campaign with new features like a color screen, microphone input, and new and quirky animations which add to its character.The Pebble Time retailed for $250 this past summer and has since dropped every once in a while. The Pebble Time is currently available from Amazon for $122 with Prime shipping. If you'd like to...


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EXCLUSIVE: Huawei P9 Lite Eurozone pricing revealed
The Huawei P9 Lite is probably going to become official soon, and it might even go on sale shortly after that. Earlier today we showed you how one Romanian online retailer has already listed the handset, and thus gave us an idea about its pricing. While over there the P9 Lite will be yours for around €270, it turns out the phone will be slightly more expensive in Eurozone countries.The image you can see below has been sent in by an anonymous tipster. It represents an inventory listing for the three color versions of the P9 Lite coming soon to French retailer Fnac's branches in...


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Apple orders 100 million Samsung OLED panels for the 2017 iPhone
According to the latest rumors, Apple has made an order to Samsung for 100 million 5.5" OLED panels in 2017. The displays are supposedly going to make their way to the 2017 iPhone Plus. The timing for the order indicates that the OLED screens will skip the iPhone 7 and only make it to the iPhone 7S.The information comes from a source cited by the Chinese edition of the WSJ and it also points out that Samsung has set aside a production line at its Asan plant for the order. While the information about future iPhone models using a Samsung-made OLED panel is not new, it was previously...


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Gionee debuts budget-minded Pioneer P5 Mini
Gionee has launched Pioneer P5 Mini in India.The P5 Mini is a budget smartphone and comes with basic specifications. It has a 4.5-inch 854x480 resolution IPS LCD, quad-core Mediatek MT6580M, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage with microSD, 5 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, dual SIM, 1850mAh battery, and Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1 UI on top.The P5 Mini is available in five different colors, and is priced at INR 5349 ($80).Source


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High-Res headphones not coming with US, Canadian HTC 10s
US buyers typically get the best price for new gadgets, but that brings about its own sort of issues. The HTC 10 will not be available in 64GB form in the US and you won't get the High-Res headphones either.The HTC USA and HTC Canada Twitter accounts have both confirmed that the new flagship will not have the premium headset included. Going by the T-Mobile unboxing, at least it will come with Quick Charge 3.0 charger.@Ima_Legend191 The earbuds won't be included in box for the USA unlocked HTC 10 but will be available to purchase on our website soon.— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) 14 April...


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Z2 Pro coming on April 21, ZUK confirms
Turns out the rumors were true, as the new ZUK phone that the company will unveil on April 21 is indeed the Z2 Pro. This was revealed in a set of official teasers.In case you missed, the company had recently teased a new smartphone (image shown below), which in all likelihood is the Z2 Pro.As for the specs, the Z2 Pro is rumored to be powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC, and sport a full HD display. It'll come in 3GB and 4GB RAM options and will have 32GB of internal memory. The phone will have 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front shooter. It will run Android 6.0.1 out of the...


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The dawn of the microUSB may be upon us, but it still has a few years before it's properly phased out. While the USB Type-C allows reversible plugs, it's yet to be come the most popular, let alone the only standard.Many new smartphones, among other gadgets, available today on the market still prefer the microUSB plugs either to maintain backwards compatibility or simply because it's a smaller plug. Just look at the Galaxy S7 series.And we all know the inconvenience of trying to plug a microUSB cable the wrong way. Best case scenario - it's annoying. Worst case - you can irreversibly...


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New phones of the week
This week saw some quite interesting additions to our smartphone database and most of them boast a flagship status. Here's a quick recap in case you've missed any of them. HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle. Meizu finally revealed the highly anticipated PRO 6, while Micromax has the Canvas 6 and Canvas 6 Pro E484 to pride itself with.Naturally, let's start with the star of the week - the HTC 10 is the company's flagship for 2016, while the HTC 10 Lifestyle is a toned down version. Thet both offer a 5.2" Super LCD 5 of QHD resolution (1,440 x 2,560px) with a curved edge Gorilla Glass. The...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 15
Samsung's Galaxy J-series smartphones have asserted their dominance for yet another week, and they've grabbed first and second spot. On top we have Galaxy J3 (2016), while last year's J7 is runner-up. The iPhone SE has reversed its downward trend, which has seen it drop from top to 4th spot in the weeks following its announcement, and joins the J's on the podium.It's come to the wrong neighborhood though, some might say, with yet another Galaxy J phone (the J) right on its heels. At least the J2 has been staying off the chart for a while. The Galaxy S7 has dropped two spots, this...


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Weekly poll: HTC 10 - hot or not?
The HTC 10 is the last to join this spring's flagship party, with the LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 announced some two months ago, and already widely available. Even the Huawei P9 beat the HTC 10 to it by a week. So it begs the question is the 10 fashionably late, or just late?The Koreans will give it a nod for the QHD resolution on its Super LCD 5(who's counting) - HTC didn't make the jump from FullHD last year, but 2017 would have been too late. They share the same heart too, at least in some parts of the world - the Snapdragon 820.The Taiwanese company also takes Samsung's approach...


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Week 15 in review: HTC 10 wherever you look, Meizu Pro 6 goes official
The HTC 10 was announced earlier this week and there's no way you could have missed it. On the odd chance you have, you can bring yourself up to speed here in our weekly recap, where the 10 is prominently featured.It didn't go without a bit of controversy, as HTC also made official a second, lower-specced model - the 10 Lifestyle. Product diversity is all good, but initial signs pointed that some markets may be getting just the Lifestyle and not the proper 10, and said markets protested. A few quiet updates of HTC product pages and some emails later, and the HTC 10 may actually make it to...


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Poll results: New Huawei P9 duo gets super warm reception
Bright future ahead for the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus if our poll results are any indication. Both phones got an overwhelmingly positive reception with the Plus only a tiny bit ahead of its plain brother.So, dual-cameras, premium metal build, fingerprint sensor, fast processor vs. no 4K video recording? That's 4 to 1 in favor, which is exactly what the P9 gets. Well, yes, admittedly we picked arbitrary pros and con for that statement, but the ratio still stands.In more precise figures, the Huawei P9 gathers 78% of upvotes and we'll go ahead and count that as a sign of approval for dual...


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Outlook app now available on Android Wear
The Outlook mail app for Android is now available for Android Wear.You will now be able to see your notifications, read your emails, reply with preset messages or use voice dictation from your Android Wear device.The update is now available to download on the Play Store.Source • Via


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6.4" Xiaomi Max front panel leaked - truly massive
Barely hours ago we told you about a future Xiaomi phablet, which after an online poll the company decided to name Xiaomi Max. Meanwhile a couple of photos have surfaced, and they seem to be coming straight from the production line.The shots depict the device's front panel and it's nothing short of colossal. If we're still going to call it a phone, that is - as tablets go it's tiny.Alleged Xia0mi Max front panelCompact side bezels, capacitive keys on the chin, earpiece and sensor array - the panel looks very much in line with Xiaomi's design language. Unlike the current...


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Verizon wants you to try Android Pay, offering 2GB of free data to those who do it
Verizon is currently running a promo where-in customers who'll start using Google's mobile payments service Android Pay will get a total of 2GB data for free. "Tap anywhere in stores Android Pay is accepted and receive 1 GB of free data," the carrier said in a blog post. "On your third tap, we'll throw in another free gig."The free data that Verizon is offering will be applied to your account for a total of two billing cycles. The promo - which runs through June 14 - is only available to the carrier's postpaid subscribers with The Verizon Plan or The MORE Everything Plan.You can...


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Latest Galaxy S7/S7 edge update hits the UK too, Shape correction included
An update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, which first rolled out in certain regions early this week, has now made it to the UK. The new firmware is arriving on both unlocked and carrier units as we speak.In terms of features, the update brings shape correction for skewed photos - a toggle to be found in the camera settings. The S7 edge also gets improved palm rejection - the flat S7 doesn't really need it.There's the usual unspecified bug fixes and stability and performance improvements. Additionally, the new firmware includes the latest available Android security patch,...


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OnePlus offering discounts up to $240 through its newly-launched trade-in program
OnePlus has launched a new smartphone exchange program where-in those trading-in their old smartphone for a OnePlus device will be entitled to receive discounts up to INR 16,000, which translates into around $240 at current exchange rates.The offer is valid on the purchase of the OnePlus One, OnePlus 2, as well as the OnePlus X. Needless to say that the $240 discount is the maximum that one get can get - the actual amount will depend upon your smartphone's actual condition, age, as well as functional defects (if any).OnePlus has partnered with ReGlobe for the exchange and buy-back...


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Apple's order reduction for iPhone parts extends into April-June quarter
Apple's reduced iPhone production will extend into the April-June quarter, Nikkei reports, citing parts suppliers from Japan. Component orders were reduced by 30% for the previous quarter and the same volumes will be kept for this one.A recent analysis projected a continuing downward trend in iPhone sales, and this seems to be the generally agreed upon direction, following a first year-on-year decline in shipments since the original iPhone's launch in 2007, reported in January. The latest iPhone SE is also not expected to reverse the trend.Apple iPhone 6sRealistically...


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OS X being rebranded as MacOS? Apple drops another hint
Is Apple re-branding OS X as MacOS? Well, it definitely seems so. Last month, MacOS was spotted in the name of an OS X framework file, and now the Cupertino-based company has dropped another hint at the possible change.Recently, in a web-page - describing the company's efforts for the Earth Day 2016 - on its official website, Apple mentioned the new name for a brief period, before reverting it back to OS X. Here's is the paragraph in question:"To model customer use, we measure the power consumed by a product while it is running in a simulated scenario. Daily usage patterns are...


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Upcoming Xiaomi phablet to be called Max, said to sport 6.4-inch display
Last week, Xiaomi ran a poll to determine the name of its next phone. Of the four options available - Xiaomi Pro, Xiaomi Plus, Xiaomi Big, and Xiaomi Max - the last one received the most number of votes, while the one prior to that came in second.Going by the name options that were available, it'd be reasonable to assume that the device in question is a large phone (phablet), possibly the largest Xiaomi. Sadly, nothing else has been officially revealed.As for the rumors, they say that the phablet will be larger than the 5.7-inch Xiaomi Mi Note, with some even suggesting a display...


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New SmartBand 2 update makes sure you don't sit still for too long
Sony has rolled out an update to the SmartBand 2 SWR12 companion app that brings along several new features. Prime among them is a feature dubbed Get moving which reminds you to do some activity whenever it detects you've been sitting still for too long.As you might already know, the SmartBand 2 comes with an advanced heart rate sensor. With the update, you'll now be able to use the device as a heart rate monitor with third-party fitness applications as well. Other features that the update brings along include the ability to automatically enter the Stamina mode when battery is...


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Samsung C-series phone (SM-C5000) now spotted on Geekbench
Remember the Samsung SM-C5000 whose existence was confirmed last month by the Indian import-export website Zauba? Well, the device has now been spotted on Geekbench, revealing some more of its specifications.The listing shows that the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 405 GPU. In addition, it was also revealed that the phone has 4GB RAM, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.For those who missed, the SM-C5000's Zauba listing had revealed a 5.2-inch display, and an INR 13,625 ($205) price tag. Aside from this device, a C7000 model is also...


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Nexus 5X and 6P receive $50 price cut
If you're in the United States, and are planning to purchase the LG-made Google Nexus 5X or the Huawei-made Google Nexus 6P, here is some good news: both devices have received official price cuts in the country.Prices for both handsets have been slashed on Google Store by $50, meaning the Nexus 5X is now available starting at $299, while the Nexus 6P now starts at $449. The discount will be applied at the checkout phase of your purchase.For those planning to take advantage of the deal, you'll be glad to know that the deal runs through May 6, meaning you have some time at...


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Alleged Motorola Moto G4 Plus leaks online
A new Motorola phone has been leaked online, courtesy of the usually reliable leakster @evleaks. The leaked image of the device - allegedly dubbed Moto G4 Plus - shows only the bottom portion of the front-panel, revealing a physical home button.Moto G4 Plus pic.twitter.com/zPvlEkE2X5— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April 15, 2016Sadly, nothing else - including specs, pricing, and availability - was revealed. However, it'd be safe to assume that the device will feature a fingerprint sensor given that an executive from Lenovo (which owns Motorola Mobility) had earlier this year revealed that...


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Huawei P9 review: Ascension
Huawei pulled the wraps on its next flagship in London in early April. But do you know what's better than London? Shooting London with the Huawei P9. The city looks magical throughout the P9's Leica lens and the phone feel fabulous throughout your eyes. Yes, the Huawei P9 has a lot going on and all of it seems promising.


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Sony invited us over to Tokyo to give us a glimpse of the upcoming Xperia X - the pioneer in the company's new lineup that puts an end to 6 generations of Xperia Z flagships.


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Oppo tops offline sales in China thanks to the F1 Plus
March has been quite a successful month for Oppo. The company boasts it has taken the first spot in offline sales in China thanks to the soaring interest for the F1 Plus (R9 in China). The data is gathered by independent research company Sino MR. The analysis shows that the company sold 180,000 units on the first day of sales (March 24). Just four days later, the number of Oppo R9 phones sold was topping 400,000. Following Oppo in terms of sales volume for March is Vivo and Apple with 12.1% and 11.2%, respectively. Huawei is fourth with 9.4%, but its sub-brand Honor is also doing...


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Two Sony camera sensor factories in Japan halt operations due to earthquake
Sony's image sensor production plant in Kyushu Island has been closed due to the recent deadly earthquakes in the country. The Kumamoto Prefecture factory is the second of Sony's image sensor plants to halt its operation after the one in the Kyushu city of Nagasaki. If the plants don't resume operations, it could be problematic for both Sony and its partners who count on it for CMOS sensors. Currently, nearly 40% of the market uses the company's image sensors. Happily, a Sony spokesman has told Reuters that there won't be immediate disruption in the supply since Sony has some...


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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 for T-Mobile getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Verizon and AT&T unleashed the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update onto their Samsung Galaxy Note5 users in March and towards the end of the same month, Sprint joined in as well. Now it's time for T-Mobile to do its thing - the update is available Over The Air and it weighs in at 1,420MB so make sure to download it over Wi-Fi. Downloading the Marshmallow update for T-Mobile's Galaxy Note5 The update brings the usual Marshmallow goodies and makes the some changes to the pre-installed app package - Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp are getting the boot. Source


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Moto G (4th gen) leak shows fingerprint reader on the front
Earlier this year we got a blurry look at the 2016 edition of the Moto G and it took this long to get a clearer view of the upcoming mid-ranger. You can clearly see the fingerprint that Lenovo SVP Chen Xudong promised. The fingerprint is square-shaped and positioned on the front, it's not entirely clear if it works as a button or not. The official word from Lenovo is that all Moto-branded phones will have fingerprint readers and we saw the outline of one in a "Moto G4 Plus" leak, so perhaps were in for a more diversified lineup this year (instead of just the E/G/X trio). Moto G...


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DJI announces the Matrice 600 aerial photography drone
DJI has announced its newest and most proficient aerial photography drone, the Matrice 600. The Matrice 600 is the most powerful drone DJI ever made and is designed to lift your heavy camera rig along with a gimbal mount. The six rotor system can lift a maximum payload of 6kg, and has full support for DJI's own Zenmuse Z15 series and the brand new Ronin-MX gimbal designed to work specifically with the M600 in the air. The M600 uses the new A3 flight controller and Lightbridge 2 video transmission technology to transmit 1080p video at up to 5 kilometers distance. The A3 flight...


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Huawei P9 Leica camera setup is made by Sunny Optical Technology
A key feature of the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus is their dual-camera setup, featuring Leica-certified optics. Recent information regarding the two cameras reveal they are made by Sunny Optical Technology of China, which is a camera manufacturer authorized by Leica. This is the first time the Germany-based Leica is cooperating with a Chinese OEM. If this first endeavor proves successful, it's quite possible to see more Leica camera tech in future smartphones. In our Huawei P9 review we concluded that the phone has one of the best camera setups on the market. The dynamic range is high...


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Amazon Prime monthly subscriptions now available; Prime Video launched as standalone service
If you are a fan of Amazon's Prime delivery service, but don't like the fact that it's only available as an annual subscription, here is some good news: the online retailer has rolled out a monthly subscription for it. There are, however, a couple of important facts worth knowing about the new subscription. Firstly, it costs $10.99/month, meaning around $130 a year, which is way more when compared to the current $99 a year annual subscription. And secondly, the new monthly subscription does not include the Amazon Prime Video service, which is currently included in the $99 yearly...


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Metallic design, May launch tipped for Samsung's C series smartphones
As you might already know, Samsung is working on a new 'C' series of smartphones, with the SM-C5000 being spotted on Zauba last month and on Geekbench recently, revealing some of its key specs. Now, thanks to a new report, we know a bit more about the new series. The report says that the C series will feature thin metallic bodies, and is expected to launch in the month of May (next month). As for the launch markets, the phones are expected to be exclusive to China. Aside from the SM-C5000, a C7000 model is also said to be in the works, although not much is known about it at the moment....


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New Nubia Z11 Mini teasers focus on device's camera
Nubia (the ZTE sub-brand) has released a couple of new teasers of its upcoming Z11 Mini smartphone. The teasers focus on the device's camera, with one of them confirming that the phone will come with an updated NeoVersion camera system, and saying that it will be "Simply Beautiful." Another teaser - which the Chinese company shared on its Facebook page - features a jumping cheetah being snapped, effectively conveying that the device's camera will be very fast. Meanwhile, the company's GM Ni Fei revealed that the camera will come with a new feature dubbed Clone Mode, although he...


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Ecuador earthquake: US carriers offering free call/text services to the country
In the wake of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Ecuador this past weekend, killing around 250 (the number may still go up), several of the major US carriers have announced free call/text services to the South American country. The list currently includes T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T. While the former's offer runs through Sunday, April 24, the latter two are offering free call/message services until April 23 and April 22, respectively. Carrier subsidiaries like MetroPCS, GoSmart Mobile, WalMart Family Mobile, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile USA are also...


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Android N to have pressure sensitive display support
Google is working on adding pressure sensitive touchscreen support in Android N. According to The Verge, who reached out to Google, the company confirmed that this will be baked into the OS due to demand from OEMs who want to implement the feature in their devices. Having an OS-level support means the manufacturers won't have to do it on their own (as Huawei does right now) and it will also have better support from third party developers. The latest developer preview of Android N has a hint of this ability in the new "setDynamicShortcuts(List)" feature. With this, shortcuts on your...


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MicFlip Reversible microUSB cable review
The dawn of the microUSB may be upon us, but it still has a few years before it's properly phased out. While the USB Type-C allows reversible plugs, it's yet to become the most popular, let alone the only standard. Many new smartphones, among other gadgets, available today on the market still prefer the microUSB plugs either to maintain backwards compatibility or simply because it's a smaller plug. Just look at the Galaxy S7 series. And we all know the inconvenience of trying to plug a microUSB cable the wrong way. Best case scenario - it's annoying. Worst case - you can irreversibly...


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New phones of the week
This week saw some quite interesting additions to our smartphone database and most of them boast a flagship status. Here's a quick recap in case you've missed any of them. HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle. Meizu finally revealed the highly anticipated PRO 6, while Micromax has the Canvas 6 and Canvas 6 Pro E484 to pride itself with. Naturally, let's start with the star of the week - the HTC 10 is the company's flagship for 2016, while the HTC 10 Lifestyle is a toned down version. Thet both offer a 5.2" Super LCD 5 of QHD resolution (1,440 x 2,560px) with a curved edge Gorilla Glass. The...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 15
Samsung's Galaxy J-series smartphones have asserted their dominance for yet another week, and they've grabbed first and second spot. On top we have Galaxy J3 (2016), while last year's J7 is runner-up. The iPhone SE has reversed its downward trend, which has seen it drop from top to 4th spot in the weeks following its announcement, and joins the J's on the podium. It's come to the wrong neighborhood though, some might say, with yet another Galaxy J phone (the J) right on its heels. At least the J2 has been staying off the chart for a while. The Galaxy S7 has dropped two spots, this...


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Weekly poll: HTC 10 - hot or not?
The HTC 10 is the last to join this spring's flagship party, with the LG G5 and Samsung Galaxy S7 announced some two months ago, and already widely available. Even the Huawei P9 beat the HTC 10 to it by a week. So it begs the question is the 10 fashionably late, or just late? The Koreans will give it a nod for the QHD resolution on its Super LCD 5(who's counting) - HTC didn't make the jump from FullHD last year, but 2017 would have been too late. They share the same heart too, at least in some parts of the world - the Snapdragon 820. The Taiwanese company also takes the same approach as...


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Week 15 in review: HTC 10 wherever you look, Meizu Pro 6 goes official
The HTC 10 was announced earlier this week and there's no way you could have missed it. On the odd chance you have, you can bring yourself up to speed here in our weekly recap, where the 10 is prominently featured. It didn't go without a bit of controversy, as HTC also made official a second, lower-specced model - the 10 Lifestyle. Product diversity is all good, but initial signs pointed that some markets may be getting just the Lifestyle and not the proper 10, and said markets protested. A few quiet updates of HTC product pages and some emails later, and the HTC 10 may actually make it to...


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Poll results: New Huawei P9 duo gets super warm reception
Bright future ahead for the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus if our poll results are any indication. Both phones got an overwhelmingly positive reception with the Plus only a tiny bit ahead of its plain brother. So, dual-cameras, premium metal build, fingerprint sensor, fast processor vs. no 4K video recording? That's 4 to 1 in favor, which is exactly what the P9 gets. Well, yes, admittedly we picked arbitrary pros and con for that statement, but the ratio still stands. In more precise figures, the Huawei P9 gathers 78% of upvotes and we'll go ahead and count that as a sign of approval for dual...


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Outlook app now available on Android Wear
The Outlook mail app for Android is now available for Android Wear. You will now be able to see your notifications, read your emails, reply with preset messages or use voice dictation from your Android Wear device. The update is now available to download on the Play Store. Source • Via


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This February Sony bid farewell to its Z line of smartphones as it introduced the new Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, and Xperia XA. And now it seems like a new member will be added to the X family at some point in the near future.We're talking about the Xperia X Premium, which according to a new rumor is going to be the successor to the Z5 Premium from last year. That particular device was the first smartphone to sport a display capable of showing 4K content, and if this report is accurate then the X Premium's main differentiator will be the screen too.Namely, it's said to come...


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Apple refreshes the MacBook and MacBook Air laptops
Without much fanfare, Apple today released a small hardware refresh of its MacBook 12" and MacBook Air notebooks.The refreshed MacBook now sports sixth-generation Intel Core M, which can be configured with either 1.1GHz or 1.3GHz clock speed. The RAM is also upgraded from 1600MHz to the faster 1866MHz and the Intel HD 515 GPU promises 25% better efficiency. And, yes, there's a new rose gold color available to mark the slight bump in specs.Thanks to the latest components, the battery life has been increased to 10 hours web browsing and 11 hours of continuous video playback. Prices...


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Marshmallow for Samsung Galaxy S5 to be more widely available as update starts hitting model SM-G900F
Nearly a month after Samsung started rolling out the Marshmallow update to the Galaxy S5, the most widely available model (SM-G900F) of the South Korean company's 2014 flagship has begun receiving the update.Currently, the update - which brings Marshmallow version 6.0.1 - is hitting units in SriLanka, with European and other SM-G900Fs likely to get it soon.Given that the roll-out has just begun, it may take some time for the update to hit your Galaxy S5. However, if you're feeling impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to the Settings menu on your device.Via


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Samsung developing a 1/1.7" camera sensor for upcoming flagships
Samsung is in the development of a large 1/1.7" CMOS sensor that'll be put to use in the company's upcoming flagships, according to information obtained by PhotoRumors. The new sensor is purported to have an aperture as wide as f/1.4 and would be in the 18-24MP range.According to the report, Samsung is on a mission to step up its camera game even further and has an aggressive roadmap. The company is also working on a new compact 1/2.3" sensor, but its use isn't known yet.Finally, Samsung's long-term game is to lure NX camera users to switch to its smartphones and part of the...


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IHS: Xiaomi shipped 14.8 million phones in Q1 2016
According to IHS Technology's analyst Kevin Wang, Xiaomi has managed to sell 14.8 million smartphones in the first quarter of 2016. This number includes sales outside China as well. For the same period last year, the company managed to ship roughly the same number of phones - 14.98 million. While it's certainly not the growth the company hoped for, it's not too shabby either. In 2015, Xiaomi sold 70 million units and didn't meet its own expectations of 80 million units.Xiaomi started 2016 on a strong note with the Mi 5 and the Redmi 3 Pro. The 6.4" Xiaomi Max is also expected...


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Samsung's Good Lock is a smart, feature-loaded lockscreen
Remember a few years ago when lockscreens had shortcuts and widgets and multiple screens? Well, these over-stuffed kind of lockscreens have fallen out of favor now, but if you miss the glory days, you should look at Samsung's new app - Good Lock.It's a lockscreen replacement that is not 100% sure whether it wants to replace the lock screen or the home screen. It has shortcuts - frequently used but also recent apps.It has widgets and quick toggles too:One thing I do like is the advanced notification actions - they are treated almost like calendar events, you can save...


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Nubia Z11 mini unveiled with 5" 1080p screen, 16MP camera
ZTE's sub-brand Nubia has a new member - the Nubia Z11 mini. The phone features a 5" screen (the term "mini" has grown) and has a strong focus on photography.The main camera uses a 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor (same as Xiaomi Mi 5 and Huawei Mate 8). It's behind an f/2.0 lens and offers phase-detection autofocus and "3D noise reduction."You get RAW DNG shooting mode and ISO that goes up to 12,800 (ZTE is promising no added noise, but we don't buy it). For video shooting, the camera maxes out at 1080p.There's an 8MP selfie camera too, with large 1.4?m pixels and 80? lens (with a...


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Motorola Moto 360 Sport gets $70 price cut in US
The Sport variant of the second generation Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch has received a price cut in the United States, where Amazon currently has the timepiece listed for around $230, down from the $300 price tag the watch usually carries.A quick look the Motorola's US website reveals the same $300 price tag for the device, meaning the deal indeed saves you around $70. What's worth mentioning, however, is that only the black colored model is being offered at discounted rates - white and flame options are still $300.Interested in the deal? Head to the Source link below and grab a...


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After SM-C5000, another Samsung C series handset (SM-C7000) spotted
The Samsung Galaxy C5 SM-C5000, which is said to be part of a new 'Galaxy C' series smartphone line-up from Samsung, has already been the subject a few leaks and rumors until now. Aside from this device, the South Korean company is also said to be working on another C series handset dubbed Samsung Galaxy C7 SM-C7000.Now, the SM-C7000 has been spotted on Antutu, revealing some of its key specifications. As per the listing, the device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 625 chipset, and sports a full HD display. RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is listed as 32GB.The camera...


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Report says Google Play saw over 11 billion app downloads last quarter
According to a new report, the Google Play Store - which hosts a total of around 2 million apps - saw more than 11 billion app downloads (11.1 billion to be precise) in the last quarter, an increase of around 6.7% compared to the figure reported during the same time last year.Of the most downloaded apps, the top three included Facebook Messenger, Facebook, and Snapchat. Candy Crush Jelly Saga and Pandora rounded up the top five.The report also notes that the Play Store's Gaming category - despite growing less than 1% year-on-year - was five times larger than the Tools category....


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Verizon HTC 10 will be up for pre-orders starting April 29
Verizon has announced that it will begin accepting HTC 10 pre-orders on April 29. In addition, the carrier revealed that on the same day the device will also be on display at its retail stores for those interested in having a hands-on preview."Verizon will start pre-orders for the HTC 10 on April 29," the company said in a statement. "In addition, Verizon Wireless stores will host exclusive in-store previews on April 29 to give consumers and media a hands-on look at the HTC 10. Verizon will be the first wireless carrier to offer the HTC 10." There was, however, no word on the...


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Marshmallow update starts hitting T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ as well
Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy Note5 on T-Mobile started receiving it, the Marshmallow update has begun hitting T-Mobile Galaxy S6 edge+ variants as well. While the update brought Android 6.0 to the former, the latter gets Android 6.0.1.Weighing in at 1.34 GB, the update bumps the software version to G928TUVU2DPD1. As you'd expect, the update brings along the usual Marshmallow goodies, including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions.Given the fact that the update has just begun rolling, it may take some time before it hits your device. However, if you're...


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BlackBerry Priv currently available for just $450
If you're in the United States, and are planning to purchase BlackBerry's debut Android smartphone (the Priv), here is some good news: for a limited time, the device has received a solid price cut.Daily Steals currently has the handset listed for $450, down from the $700 price tag that it usually carries there. A quick look at the Canadian company's official US online store reveals a price tag of $650, so the deal saves you at-least $200.The model on offer is AT&T branded, although unlocked, meaning you'll be able to use it with other GSM carriers as well. As we've already told...


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CREO Mark 1 with 5.5-inch QHD display is now available for purchase
The Mark 1, which was unveiled by India-based startup CREO last week, is now available for purchase in the country. The device is listed on the company's official website, and among online retailers, Flipkart is selling it.As for the price, the device carries a tag of INR 19,999 (around $300). Those purchasing the handset from CREO's website will also be able to get a custom message engraved on the side of their unit. The engraving option will be free for the first 2,000 orders.For those who don't already know, the Mark 1 is powered by MediaTek's Helio X chipset, and sports a...


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Google Play Music officially adds podcasts
Google started testing the addition of a dedicated podcasts section to its Play Music service back in February, but it was a very limited rollout at that moment. Today though, after months of testing, podcasts are finally available for everyone. Well, not quite - for now that's everyone in the US and Canada.The new feature should already be available inside the Web version of Google Play Music, and it's rolling out in stages to Android devices.Google says it's made finding interesting podcasts easy in the interface, with contextual suggestions such as "Learning something new",...


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LeEco Le 2 (or Le Max 2) shows up in a benchmark with 6GB of RAM
After launching the first Snapdragon 820-powered smartphone a few months back, LeEco (formerly known as LeTV) has been busy working on its next top of the line device. We've seen this leaking quite a few times, either in images, official certifications, or benchmarks.The handset could be called Le 2, Le 2 Pro, or even Le Max 2, the exact moniker unfortunately hasn't been conclusively leaked. And now it turns out that the Le 2 (let's call it that) will come in no less than three hardware versions.One will sport 3GB of RAM, another will come with 4GB of memory, but the highest-end...


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Oppo tops offline sales in China thanks to the F1 Plus
March has been quite a successful month for Oppo. The company boasts it has taken the first spot in offline sales in China thanks to the soaring interest for the F1 Plus (R9 in China). The data is gathered by independent research company Sino MR.The analysis shows that the company sold 180,000 units on the first day of sales (March 24). Just four days later, the number of Oppo R9 phones sold was topping 400,000.Following Oppo in terms of sales volume for March is Vivo and Apple with 12.1% and 11.2%, respectively. Huawei is fourth with 9.4%, but its sub-brand Honor is also doing...


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Two Sony camera sensor factories in Japan halt operations due to earthquake
Sony's image sensor production plant in Kyushu Island has been closed due to the recent deadly earthquakes in the country. The Kumamoto Prefecture factory is the second of Sony's image sensor plants to halt its operation after the one in the Kyushu city of Nagasaki.If the plants don't resume operations, it could be problematic for both Sony and its partners who count on it for CMOS sensors. Currently, nearly 40% of the market uses the company's image sensors. Happily, a Sony spokesman has told Reuters that there won't be immediate disruption in the supply since Sony has some...


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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 for T-Mobile getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Verizon and AT&T unleashed the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update onto their Samsung Galaxy Note5 users in March and towards the end of the same month, Sprint joined in as well.Now it's time for T-Mobile to do its thing - the update is available Over The Air and it weighs in at 1,420MB so make sure to download it over Wi-Fi.Downloading the Marshmallow update for T-Mobile's Galaxy Note5The update brings the usual Marshmallow goodies and makes the some changes to the pre-installed app package - Facebook Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp are getting the boot.Source


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Microsoft has rolled out a new update to its Translator app on Android. The update brings some new features - including the ability to translate image text - as well as regular bug fixes. "Translate words within images - convert from 21 languages or choose automatic language detection," the release notes for the update say. In addition, users running Android Marshmallow on their devices will now be able to translate text without leaving their current app. And finally, language packages - that allow you to use the service even when you're not connected to the Internet - are now...


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Alcatel POP 7 LTE is only $130 at T-Mobile, available now
T-Mobile stores all over the US are gearing up for the launch of the Alcatel POP 7 LTE tablet. Alcatel brings you affordable hardware to get you connected and the company's newest 7 inch tablet comes with Android Marshmallow right out of the box. Marshmallow brings features like improved battery life, Google Now on Tap, and overall performance optimizations. POP 7 LTE Key Features Include: 7-inch Display (1024x600 pixels) with Oleophobic Coating 1.1GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Quad-Core Processor Android 6.0 Operating System 5MP Fixed-Focus Main Camera + 2MP Fixed-Focus Front Camera 1GB...


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Smartphone buyer's guide: April 2016
The major releases for the first half of 2016 are out, time to see what's worth spending your hard earned cash on. For all the flagship goodness we saw at the MWC (and other events), there's an equal measure of amazing entry-level and midrange handsets out there.


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Sony Xperia Ear hands-on
Sony Xperia Ear was announced back at the MWC as part of the new Xperia accessory lineup. It went official with three more devices - the Xperia Eye clip camera, the tiny Xperia Projector, and the Xperia Agent hub for home automation. The Xperia Ear is the first of these to make it to the market. It's a smart headset capable of recognizing voice commands or head gestures, and answer with voice input. It comes with a rather big box, but that's actually a portable battery pack that can recharge the Ear once. The Xperia Ear packs enough battery juice to last you a day, so with the...


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The European Commission charges Google for abuse of dominant position
The European Commission has released a preliminary view that accuses Google of breaching EU antitrust rules by abusing its dominant position on the market. According to the Commission, Google has been imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators. The State of Objectitions sent to Google say that the company has implemented a strategy on smartphones and tablets to preserve and strengthen its dominance in internet search. The reason behind this view is that Google Search is the preinstalled, set as the default, and in some cases exclusive search service...


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Nextbit Robin visits DxO Labs, scores an 81
Good thing you're getting those 100GB of cloud storage with the Nextbit Robin smartphone, as you may just wish to load it all up with photos. Or, in other words, the Robin's 13MP camera posted an 81 overall score on DxO Mark. The reviewers praised the one-of-a-kind smartphone for detail preservation in both daylight and low light, and for its vivid color reproduction. "A standout performance for autofocus" too, rated at a solid 90. The folks at DxO Labs were less impressed with the Robin's occasionally inaccurate white balance and somewhat limited dynamic range. In video...


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Here are LeEco's USB Type-C headphones with lossless audio
LeEco thinks that analog audio connectors like the 3.5mm audio jack are a thing of the past and starting with the new Le trio is moving to an all-digital solution called CDLA. This stands for Continual Digital Lossless Audio and has already been certified by the Music Association of China. Headphones will be plugged into the USB Type-C port, which will stream lossless audio to a decoder chip inside the headphones themselves. One benefit of this setup is that it simplifies noise reduction - analog headphones typically need batteries to power the electronics necessary for noise reduction...


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Stamina mode is back with Marshmallow update rolling out for Japanese Xperia Z5's
Sony's iconic Stamina battery saving mode marks a return in the latest Marshmallow update rolled out by Japanese carrier NTT docomo. The new firmware is arriving as we speak on current flagship models Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium, as well as on the Xperia Z4 (a Japanese-exclusive name of the global Xperia Z3+). Earlier Sony Marshmallow builds had the feature removed, instead letting Android do the dozing on its own. Putting inactive apps to sleep is only part of what Stamina does, though - turning off functions like Wi-Fi and mobile data to save power is also among its...


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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) already available for purchase in Europe
When the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J5 (2016) were made official last month, there was no word on whether or not they'll be available outside of China. There have been reports since that the new J5 will be launched in Europe soon and now we learn the J7 is already on sale in the region. Samsung Spain currently has the device listed on its official website for €299, and it's in stock, too. Curiously though, the model listed on the Spanish website has a screen resolution of 1280 x 720 (HD) and 2GB RAM, compared to the full HD display and 3GB RAM that were revealed when the...


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Intel announces huge layoffs, affecting 11% of total workforce
Massive job cuts are coming at Intel. The world's largest PC chip-maker has announced that it will lay off nearly 12,000 employees globally, which translates into around 11% of the California-based company's total workforce. The firm - which had a total of about 107,300 employees at the end of last year - said that majority of those on the layoff list will be notified within the next couple of months, while noting that the job cut process may take almost a year to complete. Intel expects this restructuring will help the company save a total of $750 million in 2016, with the figure...


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LeEco unveils Le Max 2 with 6GB RAM and Snapdragon 820
LeEco brought out the big guns - a trio of Le phones with large screens, gobs of processing power and advanced cameras. There's one thing lacking though - a 3.5mm audio jack, the USB Type-C port takes over. LeEco Le Max 2 This is the leader of the pack with a 5.7" QHD screen (1,440 x 2,560px) and a Snapdragon 820 chipset coupled with the impressive 6GB RAM. The phone runs a current Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EUI 5.5. For storage you get a choice of 32GB and 64GB. Note that only the 64GB model comes with 6GB RAM, the 32GB option has "only" 4GB. The camera is a 21MP shooter with an...


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4K PlayStation 4 codenamed 'NEO', is very much real
There have been rumors of a 4K capable PlayStation 4 for a while now. According to sources at Giant Bomb, the console is very much real, and is codenamed NEO. The main differences between the current PS4 and the NEO is the higher CPU and GPU clock speed and higher memory bandwidth. The other specifications are seemingly the same. The 8-core Jaguar CPU will be clocked ay 2.1GHz instead of 1.6GHz, the the AMD GPU gets double the compute units ay 36 at 911MHz, and the 8GB GDDR5 gets bandwidth boost from 176GB/s to 218GB/s. Sony requires the game developers to make every game for both, the...


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Second-gen Google Chromecast and Chromecast Audio launched in India for $50
Google has launched the second-gen Chromecast as well as the new Chromecast Audio dongles in India. The devices - which were unveiled back in September last year - are currently listed on the company's India website carrying a price tag of INR 3,399 each, which translates into around $50 at current exchange rates. Clicking the 'Buy' button on the official site gives you an option to purchase the dongles from third party online-only retailers including Flipkart, Snapdeal, and Paytm, as well physical retailers such as Reliance and Croma. The Mountain View, California-based company is...


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New Moto G4 Plus render leaks, shows off the complete device
Last week, Evan Blass - who goes by the Twitter handle @evleaks - shared an image alleged to be of the Motorola Moto G4 Plus. The image, however, revealed only the bottom portion of the device's front-panel. Now, the leakster has shared another image of the handset, and this time it shows off the complete front as well as back of the device. Agreed. https://t.co/yBX6xW1AOC pic.twitter.com/rw8dhBYHxK— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April 19, 2016 The image reveals a square-shaped fingerprint sensor on the front, and a camera setup (including an apparent laser autofocus module) with vertical...


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Samsung Pay coming to Singapore this quarter
Samsung has announced that its mobile payments service - Samsung Pay - will be launched in Singapore in the second quarter of this year (which has already begun), making the city-state the first market in Southeast Asia where the service will be available. "We are extremely excited that Singapore is the first market in Southeast Asia to roll out Samsung Pay," said Injong Rhee, EVP and Head of R&D, Software and Services of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics. "Singapore's connectivity and openness are ideal conditions for our new mobile service to thrive, together with...


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Dual-camera sporting Honor V8 to be unveiled next month
Huawei's sub-brand Honor will launch a new smartphone next month. The Chinese company released an official teaser image confirming that a device named V8 will be unveiled on May 10. While nothing else was explicitly revealed by the company, the teaser image does indicate that the handset will sport a dual camera setup. As for the other specs, rumors say the Honor V8 will be powered by the home-grown Kirin 950 chipset, while RAM will be 4GB. The camera department is said to be handled by two 12MP units similar to the way it is in the case of the Huawei P9, but sans Leica lens. The...


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New 'Pink Gold' color variant of Galaxy S7 and S7 edge launched
Samsung has launched a new Pink Gold color variant of its newest flagships - the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. The new color has been released today in Samsung's home country of South Korea, with the company saying that it will soon be available in select other markets as well. "Pink Gold was chosen as it, like the other colors available for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, is a natural color that provides a sense of comfort," Samsung said in a blog post. "These hues glitter and shimmer as if illuminated from inside their glass surfaces." In case you aren't in the know, both the flagship...


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13-inch MacBook Air gets 8GB RAM as standard
Apple upgraded it's new MacBook yesterday with faster Skylake processors, bigger battery, and a new rose gold color, but there's also something for those looking to buy the more versatile MacBook Air. The 13-inch model now comes with 8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 memory as standard. Back when the machine was updated in mid-2015, the 13-inch model always came with 4GB RAM as standard on all models, with 8GB being an option that you had to choose while purchasing from the Apple Store. Not only is 4GB too less now to be a worthwhile option, it could also not be upgraded in countries that don't have...


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Google releases Annual Security Report, harmful app installs have drastically dropped
Google has been cracking down on potentially harmful apps being installed from the Play Store, so much so that currently, as of Google's latest security report, only 0.15% of Android devices have been able to successfully install PHAs or potentially harmful apps. Google first started the initiative in which several OEMs became participants in. Stagefright was the first real security problem that faced Android since the beginning of the Android Platform. The vulnerability took advantage of a bug present in the method used to preview multi-media messages received through an SMS...


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Moto G (4th gen) now leaks in hands-on video
Yesterday we saw some leaked images depicting Motorola's upcoming 4th generation Moto G, and today the device has leaked yet again. This time around however we're treated to a brief hands-on video of the handset. The video does a good job of showing us all of the new Moto G's angles, but one thing is missing in this representation of the phone - the fingerprint scanner that we saw on the front in yesterday's shots. Otherwise though, the design is identical, so we assume that the prototype in the video is simply an earlier iteration of the device, and the fingerprint reader was only...


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At its grand event today, Acer has announced the Aspire S 13, a new laptop that wants to compete with the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air, but also Dell's XPS 13. And it wants to do all that while being significantly cheaper than its competitors.The Aspire S 13 will have a 13.3-inch Full HD IPS display, which can optionally be touch-enabled. You can configure it with up to 8GB of RAM as well as up to a 512GB SSD, and an optional battery will make it allegedly last a whopping 13 hours on a charge (the default power pack only nets you 9 hours of usage). Powering the thing are Intel's 6th...


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Acer unveils Switch Alpha 12 detachable PC with liquid cooling
Acer is holding a pretty big event today, and one of the things it's announced is the Switch Alpha 12, a "detachable PC" as the Taiwanese company calls it. It's a 2-in-1 device that can be used either as a tablet or as a laptop, and it runs Windows 10 as you'd expect.The Switch Alpha 12 has a 12-inch 2,160x1,440 touchscreen, and it's powered by 6th generation Intel Core processors (a choice of i3, i5, or i7). You can configure it with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, as well as Intel's RealSense 3D camera.The device is fanless despite using proper i-series chips from Intel, and...


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Acer Liquid Zest Plus is official with a 5.5-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery
Acer held a press event today in New York and announced a couple of laptops and a smartphone - the Acer Liquid Zest Plus.Acer shared some of the key specs of the Liquid Zest Plus on stage - a 5.5" HD display, a 13MP camera with something they call tri-focus, and a massive 5,000 mAh battery capable of quick charging. Tri-focus means the snapper relies on all types of AF used today - laser, contrast and phase detection.We managed to find some more specs of the device - it runs on MediaTek's MT6735 chip with a quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A53, Mali-T720 GPU and 2GB of RAM. There is 16GB...


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Android N Developer Preview now available on Sony Xperia Z3
Android N is yet to be officially named later this year, but it was already detailed last month. It offers multi-window (split-screen) multitasking, improved Doze mode, better notification handling among others.The Android N Developer Preview was seeded to Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, Nexus 9, Nexus Player, and Pixel C in early March. The Preview even saw its first firmware update in mid-March.Surprisingly, Sony made the Android N Preview available to the Xperia Z3 model earlier today. If you own the D6603 or D6653 flavors of the Xperia Z3, then you can easily install and run Android...


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Watch Xiaomi Mi 5 crack and pop under pressure
JerryRigEverything has come up with somewhat a standardized durability test for smartphones and he does it quite often. He first tests the scratch endurance of the shell, then the flame resistance of the screen, and finally - the bend test.Xiaomi Mi 5 uses two Gorilla Glass 4 pieces on its front and rear side and their scratch resistance is on par with the rest if the flagship crop. Its camera is protected by a sapphire piece, which is resistant to scratches, too.The aluminum is rather easy to scratch - that's for sure. But as it turns out the Mi 5 lacks a secondary metal chassis to...


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Oppo F1 Plus now available for purchase in India
The Oppo F1 Plus - which is the international version of the company's recently-launched R9 smartphone - is now available for purchase in India. The device carries a price tag of INR 26,990, which translates to around $407 at current exchange rates.As for availability, the handset can be purchased in stores across several regions in the country, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The device is also available for purchase online (Amazon.in), but at INR 27,790, it's slightly pricey there.The global roll-out of the F1 Plus started earlier this month. The Chinese variant...


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Samsung plans to produce 2nd-generation 10nm chips this year
Samsung Semiconductor executives have held a special invite-only meet-up with potential new customers in Silicon Valley. The reason behind the event is the announcement of plans for a new and cheaper 14-nanometer manufacturing process.Re/Code cited Kelvin Low, Samsung Semiconductor senior director, who also said that a second-gen 10-nanometer chipmaking technology will be operational later this year. The new 10nm process will offer 10% better performance than the one before it.The battle for the top spot in the mobile semiconductor sector is heating up. TMSC is rumored to have the...


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Samsung Gear 360 goes on pre-order in South Korea and Europe, costs €350
Samsung Gear 360 camera was introduced back at the MWC in Barcelona as part of the Galaxy S7 lineup of accessories. The exact pricing and availability was left out of the announcement, but it seems the sales of the round fella will be kicking off very soon.The Gear 360 camera is now available on pre-order in South Korea, Samsung's homeland. It costs KRW 399,300 (€320) and will be released on April 29. Those who pre-order the VR camera will also receive a 5,100 mAh battery pack for free.Samsung Gear 360 is already available on pre-order in the Netherlands, too. A retailer there has...


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ZUK Z2 Pro is official: Snapdragon 820 and 6GB of RAM for $420
Lenovo subsidiary ZUK just pulled the wraps off the Z2 Pro smartphone, oft-rumored over the past weeks. What sounds like a second model, rather than a successor to the existing Z1, was unveiled at a dedicated event in China.For starters, the ZUK Z2 Pro comes with a smaller 5.2-inch display, as opposed to the 5.5-inch Z1. It also makes a switch from IPS LCD to AMOLED, but resolution remains FullHD.On the inside we find the latest Snapdragon 820 chipset - while ZUK settled with the aging S801 for the Z1, the Z2 Pro gets the proper flagship treatment. And in line with this concept,...


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Samsung ships twice as many smartphones as Apple in Q1
Smartphone adoption is reaching a saturation point and global shipments fell 1.3% year on year and 18.6% down quarter on quarter, for a total of 292 million units. The info comes from global market research firm TrendForce.Leader Samsung moved up the ladder, going up 5.7 percentage points in market share compared to Q1 last year. It shipped 81 million units, which is actually up quarter on quarter (usually, the holiday quarter, Q4, is the strongest).Launching the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge earlier than competing flagships helped sales. The affordable J-series has found success in...


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Samsung Z3 is 20% off in India, going for $105
The best Tizen phone and, uh, also the third one ever (not counting watches), the Samsung Z3, is currently 20% off in India on the Big Three etailers - Amazon, Snapdeal and Flipkart.The phone goes for a hair under INR 7,000 ($105), having launched at INR 8,500 ($130) in October last year.Snapdeal has the Black, Silver and Gold versions, so does Flipkart (but the silver one is a smidgen pricier). Amazon is running low on Gold units, which are the only ones under INR 7,000, Silver and Black cost a couple of hundred INR more.Via


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Samsung Galaxy A (2016) promo videos are out - A for You
Samsung has just posted a set of videos on YouTube promoting this year's Galaxy A-series under the tagline "A for you" (A4U, millennials?). From the A3 (2016) to the A9 (2016) they all share the same glass/metal build, and that's the first thing the PR team has highlighted.Almost the entire range has the same camera too - they all rock the 13MP f/1.9 unit with OIS, save for the A3, which has been denied stabilization. That won't stop you from photographing kittens, though.And they all have the fingerprint sensor in their home buttons, allowing them to support Samsung Pay -...


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Opera integrates free VPN in its developer channel
Opera has baked a free VPN service into the browser's developer channel and you can take advantage of it right away. The VPN is unlimited and you won't have to pay a dime to use it.Virtual Private Networks are used to add a layer of privacy to web browsing and allow you to bypass geolocation restrictions on popular websites. Opera cites the Global Web Index, according to which 38% of users online use VPNs to access entertainment content, and 30% to keep their anonymity while browsing.Check out Opera's promo video for its new VPN feature.The Opera preview version gives you...


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First Xiaomi Max render leaks
Last week, we told you about the existence of a Xiaomi phablet dubbed Max. Shortly thereafter, another leak surfaced online allegedly showing off the front panel of the device. And now, the first render of the handset has been leaked.The image shows a device with thin bezels, a hardware home button (which wasn't there in the front panel leak, and might house a fingerprint sensor), and volume and power buttons on the right side. Design-wise the phone looks quite similar to the Chinese company's Mi 5 flagship.As for the specs, nothing much is known at the moment, except the rumored...


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Facebook Messenger gains group calling feature
Facebook has announced that it's rolling out a new feature to its Messenger app that'll allow users to connect with their group through a VoIP-based group call.The announcement came in the form of a Facebook post from Messenger chief David Marcus, who also noted that the update is expected to hit the app's iOS and Android clients in the next 24 hours."From any group conversations, just tap on the phone icon to initiate a group call. You can then manage individual participants on the next screen," he explained in the post. The new feature allows you to talk to up to 50 of your...


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Huawei P9 Lite now spotted at TENAA
The Huawei P9 Lite - which is yet to be announced by the company, but is already available for purchase in some European markets - has now been spotted on the website of Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA, suggesting an imminent launch in the Asian country.The listing reveals that the device is powered by an octa-core 2.0Ghz chipset, and sports a 5.2-inch 1080p display. It comes with 3GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2,900mAh battery.In terms of camera, the P9 Lite features a 13MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 146.8?72.6?7.5 and...


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Google will soon start displaying live TV listings in search results
Google has announced that it will soon start showing live TV listings in search results. This means, in future, when you'll search for a TV show on Google, the results will also contain a list of channels on which the show will be aired along with the date and time information."So now when you're looking for The Big Bang Theory, we'll not only show you the apps and sites where you can find the latest episode, but also show which channel you can turn your tv to later in the evening or week to catch it live," Google said in a blog post.Aside from this, the Mountain View,...


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Motorola slashes Moto X Pure Edition price by $50 for limited time
If you are a Motorola fan, and are in the market for a good mid-range smartphone, here is some good news for you: the company has given its Moto X Pure Edition smartphone a decent price cut, although for a limited time only.The device - which was launched in September last year, and is also known as the Moto X Style outside the US - is currently listed on Motorola's US site for $349.99, down $50 from its usual price of $399.99.Although third-party retailers like Amazon are also selling the handset for around $350, getting it from Motorola will give you the benefit of customizing...


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Sony rumored to launch Xperia M Ultra with 6-inch display, 23MP/16MP camera combo
According to a new rumor out of China, Sony will launch a new smartphone dubbed Xperia M Ultra. Specs-wise, the device is said to be powered by Snapdragon 652 chipset, and sport a 6-inch full HD display.The device will have 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory, and pack in a large 4,280mAh battery. The camera department will be handled by a 23MP rear unit and a 16MP selfie shooter. It is also said to feature a USB Type-C port and a fingerprint sensor.Aside from the the Xperia M Ultra, the Japanese company is also rumored to launch the successor to last year's Xperia C5 Ultra -...


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Google Chrome's mobile app now has over 1 billion monthly users
Google has revealed that the Chrome browser mobile app now has more than 1 billion active monthly users. With this, Chrome for mobile has joined other Google apps - including the Google Play store, Maps, Search, and YouTube - in the 1 billion+ club.The milestone comes just five months after Chrome for Android and iOS hit the 800 million users mark. The search giant, however, did not reveal the total number of users on each mobile platform, although it would be reasonable to assume that Android leads the race.The Mountain View, California-based company in-fact released a complete...


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Android gaming tablets have been struggling for relevance for ages. Remember when the Wikipad got a PlayStation certification in 2012? Probably not, but Nvidia isn't giving up and it has gotten several manufacturers to believe in the Tegra dream.JXD S192 "retro" gaming tablet playing some classic gamesJXD unveiled the S192 tablet and put it up on pre-order as a "retro" gaming console. As a side note: JXD S192, really? Acer at least called gaming tablet "Predator." Nvidia calls its own tablet "Shield." Archos went with the obvious "GamePad." The S192 name sounds boring and...


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April security update starts hitting Galaxy Note5 units in India
Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android security update to Galaxy Note5 units in India. As per the change-log, the update also includes some performance and stability-related improvements as well as generic bug fixes.Weighing in at around 19MB, the update bumps the firmware version to N920GDDS2BPD2, and brings up the device's Android security patch level to April 2, 2016. Reportedly, Galaxy Note5 model SM-N920G is receiving the same firmware in Nepal and Sri Lanka as well.Given that software updates are usually rolled out in phases, it may take time for this one as well...


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Xiaomi teases Mi Max
Yesterday, we reported on a render of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max phablet, after revealing that the phone indeed exists a few days prior to that. Xiaomi today released a teaser image of the phone revealing just a small portion of it.The point of the image is to show that the phone can fit comfortably into jeans pocket, but considering the rumors of a 6.4-inch display, we find that somewhat hard to believe.Other things worth noting is the missing Mi logo up front, something that has been around on Xiaomi phones since the beginning, and the new Baymax-style design of the...


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Apple drops the iPhone prices in Japan by 10%
Apple has lowered the prices of all iPhones sold officially in Japan by 10%. There is no official statement on the reason for the price cut, but it should be most probably due to exchange rate changes.The iPhone models currently in circulation are iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and the iPhone 6s Plus. If you are interested in their new and old prices in Japan, here they come.iPhone 6s 16GB: JPY 78,800 (previously JPY 86,800)iPhone 6s 64GB: JPY 89,800 (previously JPY 98,800)iPhone 6s 128GB: JPY 101,800 (previously JPY 110,800)iPhone 6s Plus 16GB: JPY 89,800...


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Crossy Road gets four player local multiplayer
Crossy Road on Android has got a fun little update that a lot of you should appreciate. The game now supports local multiplayer.Now, up to four people can join in the same game over a local Wi-Fi network and play against each other. The one who goes the farthest wins. The gameplay is similar to that on the Apple TV version, where you can push other players into traffic or water, and even block them from moving, which makes this a bit more fun than just moving forward.The multiplayer is only available on Android for now. Unfortunately, it does not work over Bluetooth, so you have...


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Motorola Affinity in testing, could be the next Moto E
First details regarding of the upcoming 3rd generation Moto E have surfaced thanks to import documents on Zauba. Codenamed "Affinity", the phone is listed to have a 5" display and a price of just $78.While it's clear that this price isn't the device's retail one, it's an indication that the "Affinity" is a low-budget device. The current Moto E (2nd gen) sports a 4.5" display, so the upcoming model will presumably grow in size.Presumably, the Moto E (3rd gen) will be larger in order to accommodate a fingerprint scanner. As a Lenovo exec said earlier in January, all 2016 Moto...


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Xiaomi to launch its own mobile payments service in China
Xiaomi has announced that it will launch its own mobile payments service. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer - which is the biggest player in its home market - will partner with the country's national bank card association China UnionPay for the service.According to the company's CEO Lei Jun, Xiaomi Pay - or whatever it will be called - will be a Near Field Communication (NFC)-based mobile payments solution, just like Apple Pay.Currently, the Chinese mobile payments market is dominated by local players such as Alibaba and Tencent. Another well known Chinese smartphone vendor...


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Microsoft sold only 2.3 million Lumia devices in fiscal Q3, down 73% year-on-year
Microsoft has released its Q3 fiscal 2016 earnings report, revealing that it sold only 2.3 million Lumia phones in the quarter.The figure is down 73% compared to the same quarter last year, when the Redmond, Washington-based company sold a total of 8.6 million Lumias. Compared to last quarter, when the company sold 4.5 million Lumia units, the number is down around 50%.Microsoft also revealed that the sales of non-Lumia units stood at 15.7 million units, down from the 24.7 million figure it reported the same time last year. Talking of phone revenue, it was down $662 million, which...


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Honor 5X to get Marshmallow update soon
Huawei's sub-brand Honor has announced that its 5X smartphone will start getting the Android Marshmallow update soon, although no specific date was revealed. The announcement came in the form of a tweet from the brand's US Twitter handle.It's sweet. It's fluffy. And it's coming soon to Honor 5x. #YouReady? pic.twitter.com/uUI06QlMAm— Honor USA (@Honor_USA) April 22, 2016Running Android 5.1 Lollipop, the Honor 5X launched in the United States back in January this year, carrying a $200 price tag. It has been available in gold, silver, and grey color options from HiHonor, Amazon and...


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Facebook will now also take account of time users spend reading stuff clicked from News Feed
In an effort to further improve its service, Facebook has yet again updated it News Feed ranking algorithm. The social networking company says that the algorithm will now also take into account the amount of time users spend reading/watching stuff they click from their News Feeds."We are adding another factor to News Feed ranking so that we will now predict how long you spend looking at an article in the Facebook mobile browser or an Instant Article after you have clicked through from News Feed," Facebook said in a press release."We will not be counting loading time towards this —...


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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 to go on open sale in India next week
Xiaomi has announced that its Redmi Note 3 smartphone will be available for purchase in India without any registrations next week - the open sale will kick start on April 27 at 2PM.The announcement came in the form of tweet from the Chinese company's India unit. The tweet contains a link to mi.com/in, suggesting that the open sale will only be hosted on Xiaomi's India website.https://t.co/S0qbbVlM73 - More #RedmiNote3 stocked, no registrations required for next sale! Get it 27 April, at 2pm pic.twitter.com/zXVoWNNsCG— Redmi India (@RedmiIndia) April 21, 2016As for the device,...


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Samsung rolls out minor bug-fixing update to Galaxy S7/S7 edge units in India
Samsung has started pushing out a minor update to its latest flagship smartphones - the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge - in India. Weighing in at 1.06MB, the update includes some bug-fixes as well as stability and performance-related improvements.This update to the latest Galaxy phones follows the one that the South Korean company started pushing out earlier last week, bringing touch and stability-related improvements as well as shape correction for skewed photos and latest Android security patch.Given that this new bug-fixing update has just started rolling out, it may take sometime...


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Sprint's Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and S5 Sport start getting Marshmallow
Sprint has started rolling out Marshmallow update to Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy S5 Sport units on its network. The update brings Android version 6.0 to both devices.The Note Edge update also includes latest Android security patches as well as some other bug fixes. The updates are being rolled out in phases, with the Note Edge process completing on May 2 and the S5 Sport process wrapping up on May 11.In case you haven't received the update notification yet, you can also manually check for the update by heading to the Settings menu on your handset.Source 1 2


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Huawei Honor V8 to cost $308, more details uncovered
Yesterday Huawei started teasing the launch of its next Honor-branded device. The Honor V8 will become official at an event on May 10, and it will emulate the dual-camera setup of the recently unveiled P9. This will consist of two 12 MP units. The Honor V8 has also been rumored to come with the Kirin 950 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and a fingerprint sensor. Today rumors out of China paint a clearer picture.The handset will apparently have a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, an 8 MP selfie camera, a 3,000 mAh battery, and a USB Type-C port. Its price in China should be around CNY 2,000, which at the...


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Moto G4 and G4 Plus may get announced on June 9
The upcoming fourth generation of Motorola's Moto G smartphone has been leaking a lot lately, which could mean it's getting ever closer to being officially introduced.It turns out that may actually be the case. At the launch of the ZUK Z2 Pro today, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing said Motorola will be outing a new and exciting device on June 9.Unfortunately he didn't go into more detail, but given the increasing number of leaks about the Moto G4, we assume it can only be this model that will be announced. That said, do keep in mind that we might see two G-branded models this year - a...


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Amazon Kindle Fire 7 gets three new colors, 16GB version for $69.99
Amazon is upgrading its most basic Kindle Fire tablet today, if ever so slightly. The 7-inch device now gets three additional color versions you can pick from when buying one. Aside from the existing black model, it's now also being offered in blue, magenta, and tangerine hues.What's more, a new iteration with 16GB of built-in storage has been revealed. The 8GB model will stay on sale for $49.99, while the new SKU with double the storage is priced at $69.99.Everything else about the tablet has remained the same. This is still one of the cheapest slates out there, but do keep in...


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AT&T's LG V10 is now being updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow
So far, the LG V10 has received its update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow internationally, but also for units sold by both Verizon and T-Mobile. And now it's finally time for those V10 handsets sold by AT&T to taste the latest version of Android too.According to a report, the rollout of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for AT&T's V10 has already commenced. As this is a staged over-the-air outing, it may be a few days before every AT&T V10 out there receives that coveted update notification. If you're impatient, you can of course manually check for the update by going to the About phone area...


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Acer outs Predator 17X gaming laptop, Predator G1 gaming desktop
Gamers haven't been forgotten at Acer's event today. Specially for them, the Taiwanese company unveiled two new computers.First off, the Predator 17X laptop, one that can be used with both the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive VR headsets. It comes with a 17.3-inch screen that can go up to 4K resolution. If you go nuts with the configuration options, you can also choose an Intel Core i7-6820HK processor, 64GB of DDR4 RAM, and three SSDs in RAID 0. You get customizable RGB lighting for the keyboard, and the device has the full Nvidia GTX 980 graphics card, and not the 980M as you'd expect to...


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Acer says its new Chromebook 14 for Work is the fastest ever
New Windows-powered 2-in-1s and laptops aren't everything that Acer has announced at its event today. Also present was the new Acer Chromebook 14 for Work, a device which the Taiwanese company claims is the fastest Chromebook on the market.That's seriously doubtful given the specs of Google's newest Chromebook Pixel, but Acer seems to believe in what it says. The odd thing is that the company hasn't actually revealed the detailed spec list for the new Chromebook, so we can't really assess these claims.All Acer's willing to disclose about the Chromebook 14 for Work is that it...


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If you recall, last year, Huawei CEO Richard Yu effectively said that he's not in favor of QHD displays on smartphone as he thinks it's difficult for humans to distinguish between Full HD and QHD displays. However now, he seems to have changed his mind.Huawei's latest P9 - comes with full HD displayAnd the reason is VR. "Last year I would certainly not buy a 2K device as the power consumption was high and the difference to my eyes non-existent. But now I have changed my mind and my next phone will be 2K as I like VR!," he noted in a post on Weibo.It's worth mentioning that by...


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Silver Galaxy S7/S7 edge to be available in Netherlands starting May
Samsung's latest flagship smartphones - the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge - were launched globally last month on March 11. Although the devices come in several color options, the complete range is not yet available in several markets.One such market is the Netherlands, where the Silver color option wasn't available. However, that was until now, as the variant is now listed on the websites of several Dutch retailers, including Cool Blue, Mobile, and Belsimpel.Interested users can place their orders right now, and the phone should be delivered in the first week of May - a delivery date of...


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Telus announces Marshmallow rollout dates for Galaxy S5 and Note 4
If you are a Samsung Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4 user on Telus, you'll be glad to know that the carrier has announced Marshmallow rollout dates for the devices. As always, the announcement came in the form of a revision to the company's software update schedule.As per the information revealed, the Galaxy S5 will start getting the update on May 2, while the Note 4 will be getting it beginning May 16. In addition to Marshmallow, the update will also include monthly Android security patch.Keep in mind that the dates mentioned in the update schedule are approximate and subject to...


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Report says HTC 10 Australian launch set for early next month
If you are in Australia, and are waiting for HTC's latest flagship 10, here is some good news: the device will reportedly land there in less than a couple of weeks from now - May 3 to be precise.As for the price, the report says the device will carry a tag of AUD 1,080, "which puts it approximately AUD 100 less than Samsung's Galaxy S7, and almost AUD 200 less than the Galaxy S7 Edge." There was, however, no word on carrier deals.Via


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The National Traffic Safety Administration is tweeting people to stop texting and driving
Let's face it, texting and driving is really dangerous no matter how good you think you might be at "multitasking". Would you juggle knives while texting? Well, you get the point.The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA is attacking the problem the best way it possibly can. By targeting those who openly admit to texting and driving on Twitter, and there seems to be a lot of drivers who do! The NHTSA is actually tweeting directly at these drivers and putting them on the spot.Um, agreed @Domie_D23. Please realize you're putting yourself and others in danger, and a...


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This modder got 64GB of internal storage on his Nexus 5 by replacing the eMMC chip
XDA member KApetz2 decided he loved every bit of his Nexus 5 so much, but hated that he didn't have more than 32GB of internal storage. So he did what every modder does, he took matters into his own hands and bought a 64GB eMMC chip and changed the damn memory himself.KApetz2 bought a 64GB chip online and figured he could swap out the memory chip in the logic board and gain double the internal storage space. This, however, is not the case. While it is not physically impossible to swap such a chip, it is, however, not as simple as it sounds. The firmware in the device needs to know...


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HTC 10 gets its first UK operator partner in Three, pre-orders are up
The HTC 10 has gone up for pre-order in many markets (including the UK) from the moment it was announced on April 12. However, no operator partners have been announced for the UK, and over there the phone was only offered SIM-free and unlocked up until today.Now Three has stepped forward and officially became the first operator partner for the HTC 10. The network is already taking pre-orders for the device.You'll pay ?49 for the 10 upfront if you get it with a plan that costs ?38 per month (the price goes up by ?5 if you don't use a recurring method for paying, keep that in...


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Microsoft will reduce OneDrive free storage to 5GB starting on July 27
Last year there was a bit of a kerfuffle involving Microsoft's cloud storage service, OneDrive. The company announced plans to cut free storage from 15GB to 5GB, and also get rid of the additional 15GB camera roll bonus altogether.A big backlash followed, and just a few weeks later Microsoft backtracked somewhat. It allowed users to keep their 15GB + 15GB free allotment if they went to a special page and clicked on a big blue "Keep your free storage" button by January 31, 2016.But what if you've had a OneDrive free account since at least last year and didn't bother to go through the...


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BlackBerry Priv is now $100 cheaper when bought sans contract from AT&T
Here's some good news for fans of the BlackBerry Priv who use AT&T as their carrier. The company has decided to make BlackBerry's first Android smartphone cheaper than it was before, and not by an insignificant amount.If you purchase the handset outright, you now need to pay only $639.99, whereas before the price was $739.99. So that's a nice $100 saved. And the situation is the same overall if you choose to employ the AT&T Next installment plans. Using this method, you pay nothing upfront then followed by 30 monthly payments of $21.34, 24 monthly installments of $26.67, or 20 monthly...


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Oppo F1 Plus review: Selfie-propelled
It has only been a few short months since Oppo released the original Oppo F1, the self-proclaimed "Selfie Expert". Now, if the F1 Plus is not the fastest upgrade this industry has seen, it must at least be in the running.


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Best Buy offers $200 off the Apple Watch, $70 off iPad mini 2, and $75 off iPad Pro
If you've been meaning to buy an Apple Watch but so far haven't for whatever reason, you may be happy to find out that Best Buy is currently running a promotion on Apple's first wearable.This weekend only you can save $200 on certain Apple Watch models. For example, the stainless steel Apple Watch with Milanese Loop band now costs $449 (for the 38mm wearable), or $499 (if you go with the bigger 42mm unit). Or you can get the stainless steel watch with a black sport band for $349 (38mm) or $399 (42mm).The smartwatch isn't the only Apple product that receives a discount through this...


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Sony Xperia X will be available in the UK on May 20, XA on June 10
Sony announced the Xperia X, XA, and X Performance back at MWC in February. We then saw the first two of the devices going up for pre-order at one UK retailer last month, though unfortunately actual release dates for them weren't available then.Well, they are now. Amazon has also started taking pre-orders for the Xperia X and Xperia XA, and while the prices are a tad higher than those we told you about in March, what's important here is that both phones have a release date attached.The Sony Xperia X will be out in the UK on May 20, while the lower-end XA will debut on June 10. Amazon...


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Huawei P9 ad stars Henry Cavill and Scarlett Johansson, seems to be all about the camera
Huawei has now uploaded the first official TV ad for the P9 to its YouTube channel. The good news? It stars Henry Cavill (think Superman) and Scarlett Johansson. The not so good news? Well, it's pretty hard to understand what the whole thing is about. Or what the point is.Anyway, the P9 is shown in the ad, and basically it's taking pictures most of the time. And with the text at the end prominently saying "co-engineered with Leica", it's clear that Huawei wants to tout the P9's superior photographic abilities.We also expect the Chinese smartphone maker to keep talking about the...


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Samsung is testing two Galaxy Note 6 versions, one has a curved screen
Since Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy Note 6 this year, perhaps in August or even earlier, it's understandable that the Korean company would already be testing prototypes. Interestingly though, a report that allegedly comes from a reliable source claims Samsung has created two different Note 6 versions, yet will decide upon one of them before the unveiling, and the other model will not be launched. The Galaxy S6 edge+ from last year will not get a successor in 2016, so basically the Note 6 will serve double duty, both as the follow-up to the Note5 but also the S6 edge+.Hence it...


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April security update starts hitting Galaxy Note5 units in India
Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android security update to Galaxy Note5 units in India. As per the change-log, the update also includes some performance and stability-related improvements as well as generic bug fixes.Weighing in at around 19MB, the update bumps the firmware version to N920GDDS2BPD2, and brings up the device's Android security patch level to April 2, 2016. Reportedly, Galaxy Note5 model SM-N920G is receiving the same firmware in Nepal and Sri Lanka as well.Given that software updates are usually rolled out in phases, it may take time for this one as well...


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Xiaomi teases Mi Max
Yesterday, we reported on a render of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max phablet, after revealing that the phone indeed exists a few days prior to that. Xiaomi today released a teaser image of the phone revealing just a small portion of it.The point of the image is to show that the phone can fit comfortably into jeans pocket, but considering the rumors of a 6.4-inch display, we find that somewhat hard to believe.Other things worth noting is the missing Mi logo up front, something that has been around on Xiaomi phones since the beginning, and the new Baymax-style design of the...


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Apple drops the iPhone prices in Japan by 10%
Apple has lowered the prices of all iPhones sold officially in Japan by 10%. There is no official statement on the reason for the price cut, but it should be most probably due to exchange rate changes.The iPhone models currently in circulation are iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and the iPhone 6s Plus. If you are interested in their new and old prices in Japan, here they come.iPhone 6s 16GB: JPY 78,800 (previously JPY 86,800)iPhone 6s 64GB: JPY 89,800 (previously JPY 98,800)iPhone 6s 128GB: JPY 101,800 (previously JPY 110,800)iPhone 6s Plus 16GB: JPY 89,800...


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Crossy Road gets four player local multiplayer
Crossy Road on Android has got a fun little update that a lot of you should appreciate. The game now supports local multiplayer.Now, up to four people can join in the same game over a local Wi-Fi network and play against each other. The one who goes the farthest wins. The gameplay is similar to that on the Apple TV version, where you can push other players into traffic or water, and even block them from moving, which makes this a bit more fun than just moving forward.The multiplayer is only available on Android for now. Unfortunately, it does not work over Bluetooth, so you have...


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Motorola Affinity in testing, could be the next Moto E
First details regarding of the upcoming 3rd generation Moto E have surfaced thanks to import documents on Zauba. Codenamed "Affinity", the phone is listed to have a 5" display and a price of just $78.While it's clear that this price isn't the device's retail one, it's an indication that the "Affinity" is a low-budget device. The current Moto E (2nd gen) sports a 4.5" display, so the upcoming model will presumably grow in size.Presumably, the Moto E (3rd gen) will be larger in order to accommodate a fingerprint scanner. As a Lenovo exec said earlier in January, all 2016 Moto...


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What's the ideal size for a smartphone? It's a question so uncertain that for the last couple of years all manufacturers have adopted a two-size strategy. Samsung did it way back when with the Galaxy Note - a larger, updated Galaxy S. Apple sees things differently, it launches the iPhone and iPhone Plus simultaneously, so the Plus model isn't an upgrade but instead an option. Other manufacturers are doing it too, even if they name the phones different things instead of tacking on a Note, Plus, Pro, Max, Ultra, XL or to the name of the larger phone. Case in point, Huawei has the 5.5"...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 16
The Samsung Galaxy J-series' rule in our Top 10 trending chart continues for another week. For the third time in a row it's the Galaxy J3 (2016) in the top spot and last year's J7 joins it in second - a very close second, too. But even if we are sort of used to this top duo, this week's chart is memorable for Samsung's affordable lineup for another reason. There's a total of 4 J-series models on the trending list, two from last year, and two of the (2016) lineup. It's the Galaxy J5 that we find in 4th, where it seems to have settled after climbing one spot from the 5th it held two...


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Weekly poll results: HTC 10 got overwhelming approval
In last week's poll we asked you if the HTC 10 is one hot piece of tech or a futile attempt by the company to warm the hearts of fans. Happily for the Taiwanese, 82% or 14,873 of you think the HTC 10 is pretty cool. That's probably the highest approval rating we've seen and it really bodes well for the future of the 10. However, if people buy it or not is what really matters for the company, which has been struggling to turn a profit for quite some time now. Nevertheless, it's not because of the lack of trying. The HTC 10 sports one of the best chipsets on the market as well as a...


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Week 16 in review: Le Max 2, ZUK Z2 Pro, and Nubia Z11 mini announced
Motorola's Moto G is perhaps the company's most popular smartphone, and all three generations of it have been hugely successful, though it was the first one that made the greatest splash. Well, a new one seems to be headed the same path - the Moto G (4th gen), or possibly Moto G4, or Moto G4 Plus. But even if the Moto G4 was the star in a few of our stories over the week, it was the LeEco Le Max 2 that shined the brightest. And with 6GB of RAM and a 21MP Sony IMX230 camera, we can see how this Snapdragon 820-powered 5.7-incher may be destined to succeed. Even more so with a price tag...


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Marshmallow starts hitting Galaxy S5 units in India
Samsung has finally started rolling out the Marshmallow update to Galaxy S5 units (model SM-G900I) in India. The update brings Android version 6.0.1, and bumps the firmware version to G900IDDU1CPD1. Needless to say, post update, Galaxy S5 users in India will be able to access the usual Marshmallow goodies, including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions. It is, however, currently not known whether or not anything else is included in the update. This comes just days after Galaxy S5 model SM-G900F started receiving the Marshmallow update in the neighboring country of...


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Silver Galaxy S7/S7 edge to be available in Netherlands starting May
Samsung's latest flagship smartphones - the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge - were launched globally last month on March 11. Although the devices come in several color options, the complete range is not yet available in several markets. One such market is the Netherlands, where the Silver color option wasn't available. However, that was until now, as the variant is now listed on the websites of several Dutch retailers, including Cool Blue, Mobile, and Belsimpel. Interested users can place their orders right now, and the phone should be delivered in the first week of May - a delivery date of...


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Telus announces Marshmallow rollout dates for Galaxy S5 and Note 4
If you are a Samsung Galaxy S5 or Galaxy Note 4 user on Telus, you'll be glad to know that the carrier has announced Marshmallow rollout dates for the devices. As always, the announcement came in the form of a revision to the company's software update schedule. As per the information revealed, the Galaxy S5 will start getting the update on May 2, while the Note 4 will be getting it beginning May 16. In addition to Marshmallow, the update will also include monthly Android security patch. Keep in mind that the dates mentioned in the update schedule are approximate and subject to...


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Report says HTC 10 Australian launch set for early next month
If you are in Australia, and are waiting for HTC's latest flagship 10, here is some good news: the device will reportedly land there in less than a couple of weeks from now - May 3 to be precise. As for the price, the report says the device will carry a tag of AUD 1,080, "which puts it approximately AUD 100 less than Samsung's Galaxy S7, and almost AUD 200 less than the Galaxy S7 Edge." There was, however, no word on carrier deals. Via


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The National Traffic Safety Administration is tweeting people to stop texting and driving
Let's face it, texting and driving is really dangerous no matter how good you think you might be at "multitasking". Would you juggle knives while texting? Well, you get the point. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA is attacking the problem the best way it possibly can. By targeting those who openly admit to texting and driving on Twitter, and there seems to be a lot of drivers who do! The NHTSA is actually tweeting directly at these drivers and putting them on the spot. Um, agreed @Domie_D23. Please realize you're putting yourself and others in danger, and a...


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This modder got 64GB of internal storage on his Nexus 5 by replacing the eMMC chip
XDA member KApetz2 decided he loved every bit of his Nexus 5 so much, but hated that he didn't have more than 32GB of internal storage. So he did what every modder does, he took matters into his own hands and bought a 64GB eMMC chip and changed the damn memory himself. KApetz2 bought a 64GB chip online and figured he could swap out the memory chip in the logic board and gain double the internal storage space. This, however, is not the case. While it is not physically impossible to swap such a chip, it is, however, not as simple as it sounds. The firmware in the device needs to know...


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HTC 10 gets its first UK operator partner in Three, pre-orders are up
The HTC 10 has gone up for pre-order in many markets (including the UK) from the moment it was announced on April 12. However, no operator partners have been announced for the UK, and over there the phone was only offered SIM-free and unlocked up until today. Now Three has stepped forward and officially became the first operator partner for the HTC 10. The network is already taking pre-orders for the device. You'll pay £49 for the 10 upfront if you get it with a plan that costs £38 per month (the price goes up by £5 if you don't use a recurring method for paying, keep that in...


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Microsoft will reduce OneDrive free storage to 5GB starting on July 27
Last year there was a bit of a kerfuffle involving Microsoft's cloud storage service, OneDrive. The company announced plans to cut free storage from 15GB to 5GB, and also get rid of the additional 15GB camera roll bonus altogether. A big backlash followed, and just a few weeks later Microsoft backtracked somewhat. It allowed users to keep their 15GB + 15GB free allotment if they went to a special page and clicked on a big blue "Keep your free storage" button by January 31, 2016. But what if you've had a OneDrive free account since at least last year and didn't bother to go through the...


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BlackBerry Priv is now $100 cheaper when bought sans contract from AT&T
Here's some good news for fans of the BlackBerry Priv who use AT&T as their carrier. The company has decided to make BlackBerry's first Android smartphone cheaper than it was before, and not by an insignificant amount. If you purchase the handset outright, you now need to pay only $639.99, whereas before the price was $739.99. So that's a nice $100 saved. And the situation is the same overall if you choose to employ the AT&T Next installment plans. Using this method, you pay nothing upfront then followed by 30 monthly payments of $21.34, 24 monthly installments of $26.67, or 20 monthly...


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Oppo F1 Plus review: Selfie-propelled
It has only been a few short months since Oppo released the original Oppo F1, the self-proclaimed "Selfie Expert". Now, if the F1 Plus is not the fastest upgrade this industry has seen, it must at least be in the running.


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Best Buy offers $200 off the Apple Watch, $70 off iPad mini 2, and $75 off iPad Pro
If you've been meaning to buy an Apple Watch but so far haven't for whatever reason, you may be happy to find out that Best Buy is currently running a promotion on Apple's first wearable. This weekend only you can save $200 on certain Apple Watch models. For example, the stainless steel Apple Watch with Milanese Loop band now costs $449 (for the 38mm wearable), or $499 (if you go with the bigger 42mm unit). Or you can get the stainless steel watch with a black sport band for $349 (38mm) or $399 (42mm). The smartwatch isn't the only Apple product that receives a discount through this...


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Sony Xperia X will be available in the UK on May 20, XA on June 10
Sony announced the Xperia X, XA, and X Performance back at MWC in February. We then saw the first two of the devices going up for pre-order at one UK retailer last month, though unfortunately actual release dates for them weren't available then. Well, they are now. Amazon has also started taking pre-orders for the Xperia X and Xperia XA, and while the prices are a tad higher than those we told you about in March, what's important here is that both phones have a release date attached. The Sony Xperia X will be out in the UK on May 20, while the lower-end XA will debut on June 10. Amazon...


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Huawei P9 ad stars Henry Cavill and Scarlett Johansson, seems to be all about the camera
Huawei has now uploaded the first official TV ad for the P9 to its YouTube channel. The good news? It stars Henry Cavill (think Superman) and Scarlett Johansson. The not so good news? Well, it's pretty hard to understand what the whole thing is about. Or what the point is. Anyway, the P9 is shown in the ad, and basically it's taking pictures most of the time. And with the text at the end prominently saying "co-engineered with Leica", it's clear that Huawei wants to tout the P9's superior photographic abilities. We also expect the Chinese smartphone maker to keep talking about the...


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Samsung is testing two Galaxy Note 6 versions, one has a curved screen
Since Samsung is going to launch the Galaxy Note 6 this year, perhaps in August or even earlier, it's understandable that the Korean company would already be testing prototypes. Interestingly though, a report that allegedly comes from a reliable source claims Samsung has created two different Note 6 versions, yet will decide upon one of them before the unveiling, and the other model will not be launched. The Galaxy S6 edge+ from last year will not get a successor in 2016, so basically the Note 6 will serve double duty, both as the follow-up to the Note5 but also the S6 edge+. Hence it...


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Last week Apple silently refreshed the 12-inch MacBook introduced in 2015. The new model gets a rose gold color option to keep up with the times, but also a sixth-generation Intel Core M processor, 1866MHz RAM, and the more efficient Intel HD 515 GPU. And now the teardown experts over at iFixit have decided to open up the new model and see what's different on the inside. Truth be told, that's not much, but some of the minor changes are interesting. The new MacBook looks identical to its predecessor from last year, and even their model number is the same: A1534. However, the EMC...


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Microsoft outs Word Flow keyboard for iOS
Microsoft has just released Word Flow, its once exclusive Windows Phone keyboard, for Apple's iOS. The keyboard is known for its fast typing capabilities and excellent recognition skills. The world's record for fast typing has been done exactly on Word Flow. Anyway, Word Flow is currently available as a free app on the US App Store. Once it completes its beta period Microsoft should make it available to everyone. The Word Flow supports various themes or custom user backgrounds, features probably taken from Microsoft's purchase of SwiftKey. The iOS keyboard supports one-hand...


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Philips S653H shows up in promo material, flaunts a metal body
The Philips S653H is a 5.5-inch handset headed for official release, only it's not quite there yet. It's getting closer though, judging by some leaked official images that we're being treated to. The S653H has a FullHD IPS display inside a sleek metal body. The company is really proud of the phone's design, as evidenced by one of the slides highlighting its 6.95mm thickness. Philips' take on antenna bands isn't among the subtle ones. Instead, the designers took the approach of "we can't avoid those, let's make them an accent". Another prominent feature on the back is the fingerprint...


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VAIO's Windows 10-powered Phone Biz is now available for purchase
Remember the Phone Biz, which was announced by erstwhile Sony brand VAIO back in February this year? Well, the device is now available for purchase, although currently only in Sony's home country of Japan. The 5.5-inch, Win10-powered handset went on pre-order last month, and shipments have now begun. If you missed the pre-order opportunity, you'll be glad to know that phone is also available for purchase from the VAIO store. What's worth mentioning is that the Phone Biz is listed on VAIO's website for JPY 59,184 (around $535), which is different (and considerably up) from the JPY...


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de Grisogono already working on a limited edition Samsung Gear S3
It's probably no surprise that Samsung is working on the third generation Gear S watch, but we get the first official confirmation by way of a de Grisogono official. The Swiss jeweler created a diamond-studded version of the S2 watch and now reveals that it's working on doing the same with the Samsung Gear S3 at a Conde Nast Luxury conference that took place in Seoul last week. No details on the S3 watch itself were given and to be fair, digital specs are not exactly de Grisogono's specialty. Samsung Gear S2 de Grisogono limited edition The jeweler did reveal that it handcrafts...


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ZTE Nubia X8 with Snapdragon 823 and 6GB RAM leaks in promo photos
The ZTE Nubia X8 has a long track record of leaks over the past 12 months and now we get another glimpse of the 6 incher. According to the latest information, ZTE will launch the Nubia X8 in three variants: Entry model: Snapdragon 820, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, 1080p resolution display Mid model: Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, QHD resolution display Flagship: Snapdragon 823, 6GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, UHD resolution display Nubia X8 leaked promo images All models will have similarly sized 6.44" displays. There's no information when the...


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Pink Sony Xperia Z5 Premium now available in Taiwan
A couple of weeks ago Sony unveiled a Pink version of its Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone, but there was no word on price or launch date. Now you can actually buy one, at least you can if you are in Taiwan. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium in Pink The pink 4K flagship is available today at NTD 24,900 ($770, €685) from the Sony Stores in the country. Online prices are even cheaper - Yahoo Shopping Mall, PCHome24h and momo Shop offer it at NTD 20,900 ($645, €575). The first to order will get a free Hello Kitty case (while supplies last). A free Hello Kitty case with Pink Z5...


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All Apple Watch apps required to use native SDK from June 1
Apple has informed the developers that all Apple Watch apps will be required to use the native SDK starting June 1. The native SDK is what allows the Apple Watch apps to run natively on the Watch itself, unlike the original watchOS SDK that would run the apps on the phone and then stream it to the watch over Bluetooth, which was the main reason for the slow performance of third party apps on the Apple Watch. With watchOS 2.0, Apple announced native apps but the older SDK and apps were still supported. Starting June 1, that will no longer be the case. This should finally force...


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In Canada, Microsoft gives a free Lumia 950 if you buy a Lumia 950 XL
Well, this is one way to boost tumbling sales numbers - Microsoft's Canadian store is throwing in a free Lumia 950 with the purchase of a Microsoft Lumia 950 XL. That's right, get the big one for CAD 850 and get the small one for free. You probably don't need both, so presumably, you have to find a friend that wants one and split the two between yourselves. This deal seems exclusive to Canada, the US store just offers a free year of Office 365, same goes for the Euro stores. Although, finding a friend that wants to fly to Canada may be easier than finding a friend that wants a...


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ZTE Blade L5 Plus launched with 5-inch display, 8MP camera
A new ZTE smartphone dubbed Blade L5 Plus was launched today. The entry level device is powered by a MediaTek MT6580 chipset, and sports a 5-inch HD display. The handset comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2,150 mAh battery. The Blade L5 Plus features an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front shooter. Running Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box, the phone comes in gray and white color options. It measures 143x72x8.3mm and weighs in at 160g. The Blade L5 Plus has been launched in China. In addition, the device is also available for purchase in Thailand,...


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Lenovo Tab3 7 is now available for purchase
The Tab3 7 from Lenovo, which debuted at the MWC in February, is now available for purchase. The Wi-Fi version of the tablet is now listed on Lenovo's official website in Greece. It carries a tag of €79, which translates to around $90 at current exchange rates. The Lenovo Tab3 7 is powered by a 1.0GHz quad-core processor, and sports a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixel resolution) display, while RAM is set at 1GB. An important note here is that the currently available version of the Tab3 7 is apparently not exactly same as the device announced by the company at MWC. As per the listing,...


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Meizu m3 goes official: new chipset but same $92 price
Meizu has just announced the successor to its entry-level m2 smartphone. The new Meizu m3 carries a lot of the traits of the existing model, including the $92 base price, while offering a few minor upgrades. One of those is the chipset, a Mediatek MT6750 with an octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU (4x1.5GHz, 4x1.0) replaces the MT6735 with a half the cores. There are two versions, the base one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage, and a higher-specced one with 3GB/32GB. There's a microSD slot for expansion either way. The polycarbonate body still holds a 5-inch 720p display, but...


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Lenovo Vibe K5 now available for pre-order in Europe
The Lenovo Vibe K5, which was unveiled alongside the Vibe K5 Plus back in February at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC), is now available to pre-order in Europe. Specifically, pre-orders are currently live in Greece, with the device carrying a price tag of €199. This comes over a month after the Chinese company launched the Plus variant of the smartphone in India. Given that the Vibe Plus carries a price tag of INR 8,499 ($126) in the Asian country, the €199 tag for the standard K5 seems a bit on the higher side. Specs-wise, the Vibe K5 is powered by a Snapdragon 415 chipset,...


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Xiaomi Mi Max to be officially unveiled on May 10
The Xiaomi Mi Max, which the company recently started teasing officially, is set to be unveiled on May 10, which is around a couple of weeks from now. This was revealed by the Chinese company in a post on Weibo. There has been very little information available related to the device's specs all this while, but that's not the case anymore as the handset has now been spotted on bench-marking website GFXBench, revealing several of its key specs. Although the listing confirms a whopping 6.4-inch display, other information like full HD display, and hexa-core 1.8Ghz CPU (Snapdragon...


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Xiaomi CEO teases next-gen Mi Band
Looks like the next-gen Xiaomi Mi Band could soon be launched as the Chinese company has started teasing the device. The image, which was shared by none other than CEO and co-founder Lei Jun, show a wearable device with a display. This is a major upgrade over the company's previous Mi Band versions - Mi Band and Band 1S - that didn't have a screen. In addition, the teased image also shows a round, physical button, and the device being attached to a rubber strap. There was, however, no information on the specifications of the device, the price tag it'll carry, as well as its launch...


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Huawei Honor V8 spotted on TENAA with 5.7-inch display and 4GB RAM
Huawei's upcoming Honor V8 smartphone, which has been the subject of a few teasers and rumors until now, has now been spotted on the website of Chinese regulatory TENAA, revealing most of its key specifications. Three variants of the device have been certified by the government agency: the KNT-AL10, KNT-TL10, and KNT-AL20. While the first two only differ in color options, the third variant features an upgraded processor, display, and internal memory. Specs-wise, the KNT-AL10 and KNT-TL10 are powered by a 2.3GHz octa-core CPU and sport a 5.7-inch full HD display. RAM is 4GB, while...


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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. Billy Billy is an easy way to keep track of your online subscriptions. Add the various services you are subscribed to and the app will help you keep track of your expenses. Choose from the hundreds of existing services within the app or add your own. Billy will also notify you when a bill is due. iOS Giphy Giphy, the internet's largest library of GIFs (geef? jeef??), now has an Android app. All the GIFs you will ever need, and many, many more now in the palm of your hand. iOS •...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 16
The Samsung Galaxy J-series' rule in our Top 10 trending chart continues for another week. For the third time in a row it's the Galaxy J3 (2016) in the top spot and last year's J7 joins it in second - a very close second, too. But even if we are sort of used to this top duo, this week's chart is memorable for Samsung's affordable lineup for another reason. There's a total of 4 J-series models on the trending list, two from last year, and two of the (2016) lineup. It's the Galaxy J5 that we find in 4th, where it seems to have settled after climbing one spot from the 5th it held two...


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Weekly poll results: HTC 10 got overwhelming approval
In last week's poll we asked you if the HTC 10 is one hot piece of tech or a futile attempt by the company to warm the hearts of fans. Happily for the Taiwanese, 82% or 14,873 of you think the HTC 10 is pretty cool. That's probably the highest approval rating we've seen and it really bodes well for the future of the 10. However, if people buy it or not is what really matters for the company, which has been struggling to turn a profit for quite some time now. Nevertheless, it's not because of the lack of trying. The HTC 10 sports one of the best chipsets on the market as well as a...


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Back in February, Meizu and Ubuntu announced the latest product of their long-running cooperation - the Ubuntu-powered version of the Meizu PRO 5. And now this smartphone has finally gone on sale.You can pick one up from JD's English website, if you agree to shell out $369.99. Sure, Meizu may have already announced the Pro 6, which acts as a successor of sorts to the PRO 5 (despite being smaller), but that model only runs Android for now (and there hasn't yet been word of an Ubuntu version).So if you'd like to purchase what is still the most powerful Ubuntu phone ever, then the Meizu...


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Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact receives Marshmallow update too
Earlier this month, Sony finally started to send out the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the devices in the Xperia Z3 family, with one notable exception - the Z3 Tablet Compact. Back then the company didn't say anything about the Marshmallow release for the slate, which understandably angered its owners. But all's well that ends well, as they say. Today the rollout of the new Android iteration has started for the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact as well.The new build coming your way over-the-air has the version number 23.5.A.0.570. It's currently making its way to both LTE-capable...


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'Project Infinite' from Dropbox brings on-demand file sync to desktop
Dropbox is working on something called Project Infinite, which should make working with large number of files a lot easier, even if you don't have the space for them on your hard drive.Currently, Dropbox on desktop works by syncing all the files between your desktop and cloud storage, which can take up a lot of space on your hard drive. With Project Infinite, you can see all the files in your cloud account within the Dropbox folder on your PC or Mac, but the files won't actually be saved on your computer. These files will show up with a cloud icon next to them, whereas the synced...


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BlackBerry Priv gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow
For the few of you that have one, BlackBerry has released the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Priv. This is for devices sold in the US and Canada (STV100-1) as well as the UK and France (STV100-4). For carrier devices (STV100-2 and 3), the update will launch May 3.The update brings the usual Marshmallow goodies, including Doze, which improves battery life. BlackBerry added additional security to the phone and says it works with carriers so they can provide monthly security updates.The Hub is more secure with S/MIME email signing and encryption. It also supports Slack (a...


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Marshmallow starts hitting LG Class (a.k.a Zero)
LG has started pushing out the Marshmallow update to its Class smartphone (which is more widely known as the LG Zero). Currently rolling out in South Korea, it's quite a big update that brings Android 6.0 and a host of changes to the UI.The update optimizes the device's stand-by endurance by limiting data consumption when the phone is left unused for a long time. The Knock Code feature has been improved as well.While app-related security has been enhanced, users will be now also be able to temporarily block notifications and sounds of some or all apps. Moving on, the update also...


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Samsung Deals: Galaxy S7 and S7 edge CA$100 off for Mother's Day
May 8 - Mother's Day - is approaching and Samsung Canada has an idea for a gift you can buy your mom - a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge. To ease your last-minute shopping, Samsung is cutting CA$100 off the price of the phone and throwing in a free Kate Spade case (valued at CA$55). This deal is valid until May 8 (duh).Samsung's Euro divisions are more interested in the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016). In Italy, you can get a €100 discount (valid until May 11). In France, it's a €30/€50 discount respectively (until May 15). If the Galaxy S6 is more your speed, Samsung France will reimburse...


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Meizu Pro 6 easily taken apart, extensive cooling found inside
The folks over at it168 took apart the Meizu Pro 6 and found few obstacles along the way (so repairs should be easy), plus tons of thermal films and coatings.The initial disassembly is easy-peasy. Undo two screws, take out the card slot and pop out the screen. Be careful, though, two cables connect the screen to the rest of the phone.Digging in further, it168 found a metal plate that helps spread out the heat from the Helio X25 chipset. Additionally, there's a graphite thermal film over the chipset to further facilitate cooling.Meizu Pro 6 has extensive cooling...


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The One lives on - HTC One S9 is official with a 5-inch FullHD display and Helio X10 SoC
HTC went out and threw a curve ball by launching a smartphone no one was expecting. A couple of weeks after we were treated to the proper flagship HTC 10, we now have the One S9.A unit less than the current top-end number, the new smartphone also gets to keep the One moniker, joining the One M9, A9, E9, X9, with a plus here and there and a Supreme Camera on top.As a member of the previous generation it also has similar styling to the M9 - the bold chamfer on the 10's back is nowhere to be found. In fact, it's very much impossible to tell the S9 apart from the M9 by looking at two...


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Nokia set to acquire Withings for €170 million
Nokia is not ready to leave the consumer market and while its tablet efforts haven't gone far, it's now moving into the health-tracking business by acquiring Withings.You may know the company for its Activite smartwatches, but the it also produces smart scales, blood pressure monitors, baby monitors, home security cameras and more."With this acquisition, Nokia is strengthening its position in the Internet of Things in a way that leverages the power of our trusted brand, fits with our company purpose of expanding the human possibilities of the connected world, and puts us at the heart...


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ZTE Axon 2 leaked by TENAA, Snapdragon 820 confirmed
TENAA has issued an approval for the ZTE Axon 2, which is listed under the codename A2017. From the images submitted to TENAA, the phone looks like similar to its predecessor with a few slight differences. The dual camera setup is gone and below the camera there's a fingerprint scanner. At the front, ZTE has kept the dual grill design on the top and bottom, which is Axon's main design accent.In terms of specs, the ZTE Axon 2 comes with a 5.5" QHD OLED panel and has a Snapdragon 820 chipset between the sheets of the metal unibody. There's 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable...


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Logitech releases Logi BASE stand for the iPad Pro
Logitech has launched a new accessory for the iPad Pro, a charging stand to dock your iPad Pro on your desk, kitchen table, or your night stand.The Logi BASE uses the Apple Smart Connector found on both the iPad Pro models instead of the traditional Lightning connector. This means you don't have to think twice before placing the iPad on the dock, and the magnets within the stand will even perfectly align the iPad for you over the connector.The base is made out of aluminum with a rubberized bottom so it doesn't slide around. Only shortcoming is that the base keeps the iPad at a...


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HTC Vive's iOS companion app now available for download
HTC has finally released the iOS companion app for its Vive virtual reality headset, weeks after the app's Android counterpart arrived on Google's marketplace. Just like its Android app, the Vive's iOS companion app lets you receive calls, text, as well as calendar reminders without leaving the virtual world.However, the iOS version still doesn't include the ability to send preset responses to calls/texts, a feature which is already there in the Android app.It's worth mentioning that the Taiwanese company first published the app on the App Store towards the end of March, but it...


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MIUI 8 to arrive alongside Mi Max on May 10, Xiaomi confirms
We already know that the Xiaomi Mi Max - which is said to sport a mammoth 6.4-inch FullHD display - will be unveiled on May 10. However, turns out that Xiaomi will make a couple of more announcements that day - the company has confirmed that the next major iteration of its MIUI ROM as well as the Mi Band 2 will also be unveiled on May 10."Evolving from the first version in 2010, MIUI has served as the operating system for over 150 million across the globe," a post on MIUI forum said. "On May 10, we will introduce you MIUI 8, with the features you always wanted and new designs beyond...


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iPhone Upgrade Program is now available for online purchases as well
If you recall, the iPhone Upgrade Program was announced by Apple back in September last year alongside the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. However, it has only been available for purchases made through the company's physical stores.Well, that was until now, as the leasing program is now available for purchases made through Apple's online store as well.For the uninitiated, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program lets you get a new, unlocked phone every year directly from the Cupertino-based company - all you are required to do is to sign a two-year financing agreement and pay a little over $32 a...


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Galaxy S5 Marshmallow rollout in full swing; update now arrives in Italy and Germany
The Marshmallow roll-out for Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphone seems to be in full swing as the South Korean company has started pushing out the update in Italy and Germany as well. While in Italy, all unlocked S5 units are getting the update, model SM-G900F is currently receiving it in Germany.To recall, the Galaxy S5 Marshmallow update first started rolling out in Samsung's home country of South Korea last month. This was followed by roll-out to SM-G900 models in Sri Lanka and SM-G900I units in India.The update brings Android version 6.0.1, which - needless to say - includes all...


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Samsung Galaxy C7 with 5.5-inch display spotted on GFXBench
We already know that Samsung is working on a new 'C' series of smartphones, with the Galaxy C5 already being the subject a few leaks and rumors until now, and the C7 being spotted on AnTuTu. Now, the latter has been spotted on GFXBench as well, revealing a 5.5-inch display.Before we proceed further, it's worth mentioning that Indian import export site Zauba lists the SM-C7000 with 5.7-inch display - so, there's still a contradiction there.Anyway, moving on, other specs that the GFXBench listing reveals are similar to those revealed by AnTuTu - SD625 SoC, full HD display, 4GB/32GB...


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Benchmark listing reveals 6GB RAM for OnePlus 3
Nearly a month after it was found listed on AnTuTu, the OnePlus 3 has been spotted on a couple of more benchmarking websites, including GeekBench and GFXBench. What's newsworthy here is that the GeekBench listing shows a whopping 6GB RAM for the device.The GFXBench listing, however, is inline with AnTuTu, indicating 4GB RAM for the device. In addition, it also reveals SD820 chipset, 16MP/8MP camera combo, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The display resolution is full HD and the size of screen is 5-inch, which is less than the 5.5-inch size that was being rumored earlier.Coming...


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Moto 360 Sport gets $100 price cut in US
The Sport version of Motorola's 2nd gen Moto 360 smartwatch has received an official price cut in the United States. The device, which usually sells for $300, can now be purchased for just $200.That's a solid $100 discount. However, what's worth mentioning here is that it's only available on the white and orange color variants, meaning those interesting in buying the black version are currently out of luck. The deal runs through May 2.Aside from Motorola, some third party retailers like Amazon and B&H Photo are also offering the same deal - what's more, the latter is even throwing...


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LG G5 video review
You've probably already read our detailed LG G5 review, but if you've skipped it because of a lack of time, our video review comes to the rescue!In just a tad under six short minutes, you'll know everything about LG's flagship for 2016. Don't worry, we've also covered the LG Friends accessories.In the end, we appreciate the risks LG took with the G5. The phone is a breath of fresh air in the 2016 flagship battle. Even if the LG G5 fails to monetize the innovation behind it, the lessons it brings to the company will be invaluable.


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Android 6.0 Marshmallow starts rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
The original Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 from last year is now finally starting to receive its update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, more than half a year after that version of the OS got official (and remember this was Samsung's premium tablet offering in 2015).Lateness aside, this is a welcome update of course. Currently Marshmallow is rolling out to the T815 iteration of the device, which is the one that has 4G LTE connectivity. The first country to get it is Germany (for units sold unlocked), but it will hopefully become available in more places soon. After applying the update, you'll be...


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LG G5's modularity is the highlight of the company's G5 flagship but is actually more to it. The LG G5 has a few accessories, called LG Friends, which will make your experience complete. They were announced alongside the G5 in Barcelona and were meant to really complete the user experience.


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Meizu m3 records 450,000 pre-orders in a day
The Meizu m3 - which was announced a couple of days ago, recorded a total of around 450,000 pre-orders in just 24 hours. This was revealed by an official statement by the Chinese company.Priced at RMB 599 or around $92 (2GB/16GB version) and RMB 799 or around $125 (3GB/32GB version), the device comfortably surpassed the company's Pro 6 flagship in terms of first day pre-orders - the figure for the latter stood at 300,000.The handset will be available for purchase starting April 29 from the Meizu Mall and other official re-sellers in China.Via


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Intel wants to kill the 3.5mm headset jack too
Last week LeEco unveiled three new Android-powered smartphones that have one interesting thing in common - neither of them features a 3.5mm headset jack. Instead, you're supposed to use the USB Type-C port for all your audio needs.Rumors from Apple's supply chain keep talking about the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus also skipping the 3.5mm slot, this time in favor of audio routed through the Lightning port of course.And now Intel has emerged as another company that wants to kill the 3.5mm headset jack for good - at least when it comes to mobile devices. This port has become ubiquitous in...


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MediaTek Helio X30 posts a smashing Antutu score, built on 10nm process
Analyst Pan Jiutang revealed on Weibo today the MediaTek Helio X30 chipset will be manufactured using a 10nm manufacturing process. According to him, the Helio X30 will come with ten CPU cores - the Cortex-A35 will be used for non-demanding tasks, while the heavy lifting will be done by the yet unreleased "Artemis".Additionally, the X30 will support up to 8GB of RAM and come with a PowerVR GPU. Jiutang also provides a presentation slide, which shows the MediaTek Helio X30 scores 160,000 points on the Antutu benchmark, beating the Snapdragon 820 by 30,000.MediaTek's plans the...


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LG X Cam details revealed - 13MP 78° + 5MP 120° camera, 5.2" screen
The V10-like LG X screen is already on sale, but it's only now that we get the full details on the LG X Cam. This one is more of an affordable LG G5 as it shares its defining feature - the dual camera setup on the back.It features one 13MP 78° and one 5MP 120° camera (compared to 16MP 78° + 8MP 135° for the G5). There are Pop-out Picture effects similar to the G5.The LG X Cam itself is a slender 6.9mm and features 3D Arc Glass on the front (with a brushed metal look) and curved glass on the back.On the front is a 5.2" 1080p screen, almost the size of the G5 screen (but without...


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Apple Music hits 13M subscribers, up from 11M three months ago
Apple's hardware business may have taken a hit, but its services business keeps growing. Apple Music, not even a year old yet, grew to 13 million subscribers, up from 11 million three months ago.Chief rival Spotify is at 30 million paying subscribers, Tidal (which also launched about a year ago) is at barely 3 million. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music has no free service and charges $9.99 a month (same as Tidal's base option).Apple Music has exclusives to draw in consumers - Drake, Taylor Swift, Dr. Dre, Nine Inch Nails and others. And, of course, over 1 billion active iDevices for...


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Xiaomi Mi 5 Gold Edition to be available for purchase starting April 29
Xiaomi has announced that the Gold Edition of the Mi 5 will go on sale later this week - April 29 (10 AM). The announcement came on Weibo.The new variant will be available in two different versions: a standard version powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC (clocked at 1.8GHz) with Adreno 530 GPU, and having 3GB/32GB memory configuration, and a higher-specced version powered by an overclocked (2.15GHz) SD820 chipset with Adreno 510 GPU, and having 3GB/64GB memory configuration.As for the price, the standard version will carry a tag of RMB 1,999 (around $305), while the other version will...


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Samsung Gear Fit 2 with GPS leaks, Gear IconX headset too
While the Gear S smartwatches had several launches (and the Gear S3 sort-of confirmed), the Samsung Gear Fit smart band has not been updated since its 2014 launch. The new model peeked out from under the covers, giving us an early glimpse of what's to come.The band still features a curved Super AMOLED display, but the new model will be even curvier to fit better on your wrist. The other major change is the built-in GPS, which will allow the Fit to perform better as a fitness tracker (better accuracy for running and cycling).Curved Super AMOLED display • Heart rate monitorAlso,...


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Keyever develops a 3.5" bar Win10 phone with a physical keyboard
A bit of an oddball of a smartphone coming out of China answers a question we haven't heard asked. A company called Keyever has come up with a design for a smartphone with a bar form factor and a physical keyboard that runs Windows 10.The display on the smartphone is a 3.5-inch AMOLED unit with qHD resolution (540x960px), complete with touch support too. The smartphone is said to be powered by one of Qualcomm's latest 600-series Snapdragons. A generous 3,000mAh battery should be plenty for that display and hardware.Keyever Windows 10 bar phoneIt's the keyboard that...


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Instagram rolls out black and white UI to some users
Instagram seems to be testing a completely revamped UI for its app. A few users have tweeted about their app turning completely grayscale, save for the images, of course.For most parts, the new design is similar to the current one. What is different is that Instagram has dropped the blue bar at the top and the distinct square buttons at the bottom. The bar at the top is now plain white with black text and icons. The bar on the bottom loses its borders for buttons and instead has simplified iconography. This simplification of icons and monochromatic theme continues elsewhere in the...


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Security updates hit Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A3
Samsung has started rolling out security updates to a couple of its A series smartphones, including the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A3. The former (model SM-A800F) is getting the April security patch, with the update bumping the firmware version to A800FXXU1APD1.On the other hand, the Galaxy A3 update - which bumps the firmware version to XXU1BPC2 - brings the security patch for the month of March as well as several stability-related improvements. Currently, only unlocked and Vodafone variants in Europe are getting this update.Unfortunately, none of the updates bring Android Marshmallow....


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LeEco schedules entertainment-related event for May 3
LeEco has great ambitions to be the next tech juggernaut. Previously mostly known in its home country of China, the company has drawn attention to itself with cheap-but-powerful phones and now it has something new in store.What? We'll find out for sure on May 3 when "Entertainment will play in a whole new way."The teaser image of a movie salon is tantalizing. LeEco unveiled a couple of Smart TVs - 4 X50 and 4 X50 Pro, both with 50" 4K, Harman Kardon speakers and Android. Chinese prices were announced, CNY 2,500/2700 for the 16GB/32GB X50 and CNY 3,000 for the X50 Pro. Perhaps the...


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Xiaomi Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 went on open sale in India, all out of stock
Xiaomi has just launched the Mi 5 and the Redmi Note 3 on the Indian market and the two smartphones are now available for open sale - no registrations required. That is, no initial registration is required to purchase the phone, you still need a Mi account.The Mi 5 is priced at INR 24,999 ($375), while the Redmi Note 3 goes for INR 9,999 ($150) for the 2GB/16GB version and INR 11,999 ($180) for the higher-specced 3GB/32GB variant.All this is fine and dandy, but a couple of minutes into the process, the two phones were already listed as out of stock. Same goes for the 20,000mAh power...


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Report says Samsung Pay is most-used mobile payments app in South Korea
With an average usage of 41 times per user, Samsung Pay was the top mobile payments app last month in South Korea, according to a local app ranker WiseApp.It's worth mentioning that the research only took into account Android phone users as iOS usage is said to be pretty low in South Korea. Samsung Pay has a total of 2.59 million users in the country.The service - which is currently available in the US, South Korea, and China, and due to arrive in Singapore this quarter - had a total of 5 million users globally in February.Via


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Apple Q2 2016 financial results show first ever YoY fall in iPhone sales
Apple's 2016 Q2 results (that's the quarter ending in March) are out showing a revenue slowdown for the company. Quarterly revenue was $50.6 billion compared to $58 billion for the same period last year. As a result, net income is also down to $10.5 billion from $13.6 billion from Q2 2015. The reason behind the revenue decrease are the lower iPhone, iPad and Mac sales. iPhone sales declined by 16% compared to Q2 last year (first YoY drop in the iPhone history) from 61.2 million to 51.19 million units. This lead to a drop in revenue of north of $8 billion or 18.42% (from $40.28 billion to...


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Motorola launches Moto 360 Sport in India
Motorola has launched the Moto 360 Sport in India. The Sport is a variant of the second generation Moto 360 with a handful of changes.One of the differences is the AnyLight display, which works as normal LCD indoors and outdoors uses ambient light to illuminate itself, making it perfectly visible under direct sunlight and also saving some power. The Sport also has integrated GPS, so you don't need to carry your phone with you to track your movements. A heart rate sensor is included just like on the regular Moto 360 but the strap is made of silicon and is sweat-resistant.The...


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Full deployment of Droid Turbo 2 Marshmallow update begins
Motorola has announced that the company has started "full deployment" of the Droid Turbo 2 Marshmallow update. The announcement - as usual - came in the form of a Google+ post from the company's senior director of software product management David Schuster.But, didn't the roll-out start early last month, you might ask. Well, that's a valid question, which unfortunately Schuster didn't answer in his post directly, although we assume that the term "full deployment" means that not all Droid Turbo 2 units received the update at that time.So yeah, this seems to be (and we really hope...


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Hangouts for iOS updated with sharing extension, low-power mode functionality
Google has started rolling out a new update to the iOS version of its Hangouts instant messaging app. The update bumps the version to 9.0 and brings a couple of new features including the ability to share stuff from other iOS apps.The update allows users to share text, links, pictures and video with their Hangouts contacts without leaving the app they are currently using like Safari, Chrome, or Photos. You can choose the Google account you want to use and the contacts you want to share the stuff with.In addition, the app will now also respond to iOS 9's Low Power Mode by...


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Microsoft says will continue supporting Windows 10 Mobile "for many years," new devices coming
Microsoft's sales numbers might suggest that its Windows 10 Mobile platform is taking its last breaths, but the Redmond, Washington-based company seems to be in no mood to retreat.In an email sent out to several company executives and partners, the executive vice president of Microsoft's Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson has made it clear that the company is committed to the OS platform and is also working on new mobile devices.Here's an excerpt from the email:I understand that you are hearing concerns from certain partners about Microsoft's commitment to the mobile...


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YouTube's mobile app updated with redesigned Home, new recommendation system
Google has pushed out a new update to its YouTube mobile apps that throws a new coat of paint on Home as well as brings along a new recommendation system. The update is available for both Android and iPhone."Starting today, when you open the YouTube app on your iPhone or Android phone, you'll experience a redesigned Home, with a clean and simple format that invites you to discover and enjoy," the Mountain View, California-based company said in a blog post.As for the new recommendation system, it's based on deep neural network technology, and aimed at showing more relevant...


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The Google Photos app for Android is in the process of receiving a new update today. Version 1.19 should already be available in the Google Play Store, and it comes with a few new features. First off, there's now a dedicated search bar at the top of the app. This replaces the search floating action button that used to be found in the bottom right side of the app. The search bar lets you find things more easily, and if you tap on it and then scroll down you'll get a list of faces, places, and picture types from your library. From this point on, you can customize the movies that...


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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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Motorola sets event for May 17, likely to present the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus
Motorola has sent out press invites for its May 17 event in New Delhi. There, the company is expected to unveil the highly anticipated Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. The Moto G (3rd gen) was announced in July 2015 making us even more certain the G4 duo will come to light. According to rumors, the Moto G4 will feature a 5.5" display of 1080p resolution. The Snapdragon 410 chipset of the old Moto G will be replaced by an octa-core CPU according to hearsay. RAM is reportedly 2GB The design of the phone is evolved from the previous generation and now has a metal-looking frame, although...


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Huawei Honor 5C is official with a Kirin 650 SoC and 5.2" FullHD display
The Honor 5C has just been made official in China. The latest from Huawei's sub-brand has a lot in common with the yet unannounced P9 lite, for a price it's unlikely to match. Huawei Honor 5C press images The specsheet starts with a 5.2-inch IPS LCD with FullHD resolution. An in-house Kirin 650 chipset does the number-crunching with an octa-core CPU (4xCortex-A53@2.0GHz + 4xCortex-A53@1.7GHz), paired with 2GB of RAM. Onboard storage is 16GB, expandable by up to 128GB. Imaging is taken care by a 13MP primary shooter with an f/2.0 lens, aided in the dark by a single LED...


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Samsung confirms it's working on standalone VR headset
At its ongoing developer conference, Samsung confirmed that it's working on a standalone virtual reality headset - one that doesn't rely on a smartphone, PC, or a gaming console to function. Image credit: Shara Tibken/CNET The confirmation came from the South Korean company's head of R&D, Injong Rhee, who said that the device will feature positional tracking. He also noted that features like hand and gesture tracking for the headset are currently being explored, and could be supported in the future. The company's aim is to create a Star Trek-type holodeck. "You enter a holodeck,...


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IDC Q1 2016: Oppo and vivo replace Lenovo and Xiaomi in top-5 smartphone vendors list
Well known Chinese smartphone manufacturers Lenovo and Xiaomi are out of the top five vendors list, and have been replaced by two other - and comparatively lesser known - Chinese firms Oppo and vivo. This was revealed by market research firm IDC in its recently released Q1 2016 numbers. "Along China's maturing smartphone adoption curve, the companies most aligned with growth are those with products serving increasingly sophisticated consumers," said IDC's said Melissa Chau. "Lenovo benefited with ASPs below US$150 in 2013, and Xiaomi picked up the mantle with ASPs below US$200 in 2014...


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Google announces MODE bands for Android Wear
By far the best feature of the Apple Watch is the range of bands available for it, and the beautifully simple mechanism for attaching and removing them. Most Android Wear watches have nothing of the sort, with some not even offering the option to change bands. Google wanted to do something about this, so the company has announced something called MODE bands. These are snap-and-swap watch bands that come in a variety of colors in leather and silicone. The main feature here is the attachment mechanism, which, like the Apple Watch, comes off with just the flick of a...


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Samsung Gear 360 won't be available in US at launch
Samsung has confirmed that its Gear 360 camera - which was announced at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) as part of the Galaxy S7 lineup of accessories - will not be available for purchase in the US at launch, which will happen this Friday. The confirmation came following the revelation that the camera will be launched in "select countries" on April 29. There's, however, still no official announcement on the price tag the Gear 360 will carry, although the company's Netherlands website has it listed for €349.99. Interested in learning more about the camera? Head to our...


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Samsung records better-than-expected Q1 growth thanks to Galaxy S7/S7 edge
Samsung has announced its Q1 2016 financial results, revealing a 5.7% increase in overall revenue and 12% increase in operating profit. The figures stood at KRW 49.78 trillion ($43.46 billion) and KRW 6.68 trillion ($5.83 billion), respectively, ahead of the KRW 49 trillion ($43.3 billion) revenue and KRW 6.6 trillion ($5.7 billion) operating profit the company's earnings guidance had suggested. "The first quarter saw overall earnings growth led by the early launch and successful sales of the flagship Galaxy S7 and S7 edge," the South Korean company said, while also attributing the...


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HTC Nexus 9 no longer available from Google Store
The HTC-made Nexus 9 tablet from the year 2014 is now no longer available for purchase from the Google Store. In fact, the device has completely disappeared from the online store, with its listing page now being redirected to the store's home page and no trace of it in search results as well. Currently, Google's own Pixel C is the only tablet available on the company's online store. However, if you were planning to purchase a Nexus 9, you aren't completely out of luck as third party retailers like Amazon still have it in stock. Plus, you can purchase it directly from HTC as...


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Another rumor claims HTC working on next-gen Nexus devices
Back in January this year, there were rumors that like 2015, there will be two Nexus phones in 2016 as well, and both will be manufactured by HTC. Now, another rumor has cropped up that not only adds weight to the previous one, but also reveals some new information. The latest rumor comes from the usually reliable leakster @evleaks, who also revealed that the two Android N-powered Nexus devices that HTC is manufacturing are internally being called as the M1 and S1. HTC is building a pair of Android N devices for Google internally dubbed M1 and S1 #nexus— Evan Blass (@evleaks) April...


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Nextbit Robin "cloud phone" receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update
The Nextbit Robin smartphone comes with cloud storage integrated into its customized Android OS. And starting today it also comes running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow underneath Nextbit's additions. The update to the latest version of Google's mobile OS has started rolling out to Robin owners across the globe. It has all the goodies that you'd expect from Marshmallow, but it also comes with the most recent security patches. "Additional processor tuning" should give you better battery life and improved performance, and the all-new audio tuning at the driver level apparently makes the...


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New deal drops unlocked BlackBerry Priv's price to $399.99
The BlackBerry Priv has certainly seen its fair share of price cuts recently. First, the Canadian company itself permanently slashed $50 off the price of the contract-free device, bringing the recommended amount down to $649. Then, just a few days ago one deal had it for only $450, which is a great price, but not as good as the one we have for you today. Over at Newegg, the unlocked AT&T model of the Priv is currently being sold for $399.99. That's $250 less than usual, so this is clearly one deal you need to take advantage of fast if you're interested in BlackBerry's first Android-running...


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Two upcoming Android-powered BlackBerry devices get pictured
BlackBerry's next two Android-running smartphones have been portrayed by a few leaked images today. The handsets are apparently codenamed Hamburg and Rome, respectively, following the Canadian company's long-standing tradition of using cities for its devices' codenames. The Hamburg either doesn't have a physical keyboard at all, or it could be a slider like the already launched Priv. The two leaked images depicting it don't shine any light on that aspect, unfortunately. Still, we do get to see its entire front fascia, as well as two of its dimensions. It will be 146mm long and 78mm...


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Google outs Android TV remote app for iOS
Android Wear has been playing nice with iOS devices for a while, and now it's time for Google's other Android spinoff to do the same, sort of. The search giant has released an Android TV app for iOS, which is already available to download from the iTunes App Store. The app lets your iOS device act as your Android TV's remote. It has both a d-pad mode and a touchpad mode, while a microphone button lets you quickly start a voice search. There's also a built-in keyboard with which to input text on your Android TV. You can connect multiple remotes to your TV and use them for multiplayer...


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EE is taking pre-orders for its exclusive White Pearl Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
In the UK, EE has started taking pre-orders for a new color variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. This is called White Pearl and it's a hue that will be exclusive to this particular operator in the UK. So if you live over there and want to grab one of Samsung's newest flagships in white, you'll have to go with EE as your network of choice. You can buy the Galaxy S7 for £9.99 when paired with a Pay Monthly plan that costs at least £45.99. For this amount of cash each month you'll get unlimited minutes and texts as well as 4GB of data. The S7 edge also starts at £9.99 upfront...


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