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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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