Google releases Android L 64-bit emulator for x86 Intel CPUs

The Android developer community has released an Android L emulator image specifically for Intel's x86 64-bit architecture. It will allow developers to build or optimize older apps for the upcoming Android L OS and its new 64-bit architecture. Moving to 64-bit increases the addressable memory space, allows a larger number of registers and new instructions...

Week 41 in review: Apple iPad Air 2, Mini 3, Motorola Nexus 6

Week In Review is back to recap all the major announcements of the week, which you might have missed. In the past Week 41 we saw a lot of rumors regarding the launch of upcoming products. Apple unveiled its October 16 event, at which the company is going to reveal the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3. The Motorola Nexus 6 (Shamu) is also making the rounds...

Meizu MX4 makes its way to Malaysia for $322

The Meizu MX4 is setting foot in Malaysia by the end of this month. The phone is going to be made available from Meizu itself for a price of $322 (RM 1,048). For the price, Malaysian customers get the latest generation MediaTek MT6595 chipset with big.LITTLE architecture, 5.3" 1152x1920 IPS display by Sharp, 20.7MP Sony Exmor RS camera, and Android...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review: Four of a kind

From an oddball that everyone was laughing at to becoming one of the most important Samsung announcement of the year - the Note series got to a place where now everyone else wants to be in too, including Apple...Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_4-review-1147.p...

Sharp Aquos Crystal lands on Boost Mobile and Sprint

The Sharp Aquos Crystal went official in Japan in mid-August and was due to launch on Sprint two weeks later, but due to some delays it is only now making its way to the US shores. Boost Mobile is getting the mid-range smartphone today for $149.99 sans contract. Sprint is offering the Aquos Crystal via its Easy Pay service with no initial down payment...

Oppo N3 leaks again, shows three color versions

Oppo N3 has been in the rumorland for quite a while with specs and renders. Oppo even began teasing the smartphone on Facebook. The latest teaser picture once again confirmrs the Oppo N3 announcement date - October 29. The event will be taking place in Singapore. Meanwhile three new official-like renders reveal the Oppo N3 color options - pink, white,...

Lenovo announces Yoga Tablet 2 Pro 13.3" QHD Android tablet

At a global launch event yesterday, Lenovo announced the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro. The tablet runs Android and packs a 13.3" QHD display, but that's not even the coolest thing about it. In fact, the Tablet 2 Pro comes with an integrated projector, which allows you to beam the slate's display on up to 50" surface. Moreover, the Tablet 2 Pro comes with a 5W...

HTC One (M8 EYE) quietly goes on sale in China

HTC has quietly launched an updated version of the new HTC One. Called the HTC One (M8 EYE), the new model features just one change, but it also happens to be the one that everybody was asking for. HTC has swapped the 4 UltraPixel camera from the original M8 to a new 13 megapixel camera from the Desire EYE but retains the second depth sensor. It also...

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 comes in 8" and 10", lower pricetag

The new generation Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 family also comes in 8" and 10" versions, besides the gadget-packed 13.3" Pro version. The 10" model has a Windows 8 version as well as an Android one, while the smallest 8" model is Android-only. They are all powered by a quad-core Atom processor and share the Yoga Tablet's trademark kickstand. The new gen...

HTC One M8 gets Eye Experience with Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Just two days after announcing the Eye Experience software, which ships with the new HTC Desire Eye, the company has also launched an update for the HTC One (M8) to bring it up to speed. The Eye Experience is coming to the One (M8) alongside Android 4.4.4 KitKat, which also contains some security fixes. The Eye Experience improves the One (M8) camera...

Sony Xperia Z3v goes official for Verizon Wireless

Sony took the wraps off the Xperia Z3v for Verizon Wireless in the United States. The IP68 certified high-end Android smartphone will hit the carrier's shelves later this month, on October 23 for $199.99 with a two-year contract. At a quick glance, the Sony Xperia Z3v looks identical to the Xperia Z2. However, as its name suggests, the newcomer packs...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 UK launch delayed to October 17

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was supposed to hit the shelves in the UK tomorrow but there is going to be a small delay. An eager Twitter users asked Samsung Mobile about the launch who confirmed that the flagship phablet will be available a week later than originally planned. The timeline map released by Samsung a week ago put the UK among the countries...

Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 LTE lands in the UK on October 17

Samsung has partially revealed its launch plans for the Galaxy Ace 4 LTE in the UK. The phone will be available both online and in Samsung Experience Stores stores starting October 17. Sadly, pricing information is yet to be revealed. The company also said that O2 and EE are going to be one of the first carriers to offer it, but we presume Vodafone...

Motorola Nexus 6 goes through CPU-Z, confirms chipset

More details regarding the Motorola-made Nexus 6 (codenamed Shamu) have appeared through the Geekbench benchmark database as well as thanks to a couple of CPU-Z screenshot posted on Twitter. The 5.9" Nexus 6 managed a multi-core Geekbench score of 3199, which is more than the score of both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The high result is thanks...

Motorola DROID Turbo manual is out early, confirms specs

The Motorola DROID Turbo manual has hit the web before the official announcement of the monster handset. The manual details a 21MP camera with dual-LED flash and 2160p video capture. The screen will be 5.2" big with QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) and will support Moto Display - notifications of messages, calls and more show up on a sleeping...

Three gets UK exclusivity for HTC Desire Eye

Three has announced it will be the only UK carrier to offer the newly announced HTC Desire Eye once it becomes available. The smartphone with front and rear 13MP cameras with dual-LED flash units went official last night in New York, and Three was quick to brag that it got the exclusivity deal. Three also announced it will be offering the Re Camera,...

HTC Desire Eye hands-on: First look

Portrait photography used to be something people dress up for, now teens snap a few "selfies" before breakfast. HTC goes all-in on the selfie craze with the new HTC Desire Eye where front and back cameras pack equally impressive 13MP sensors...Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_eye-review-1146.p...

HTC Desire Eye has 13MP selfie camera, S801 chipset

There was a lot of speculation what the Eye will be, well it turns out it's the new Desire flagship. The HTC Desire Eye can be seen as an upgrade over the HTC One (E8) as it takes the 13MP camera with dual-LED flash from the back and brings it around the front too. That give the Desire Eye a unique face - a much larger than usual front-facing camera...

Watch the HTC Double Exposure event live here

October 8 has come and HTC is having its promised press event in New York. The company is anticipated to announce at least two new products - a selfie-centric smartphone and its debut action camera. The smartphone is believed to be the HTC Desire Eye with a 13MP front-facing camera joined by a dual-LED flash. Rumors suggest the phone is packing a...

Apple officially confirms an iPad event for October 16

The Apple event on October 16 is now official after the company sent out invites to the press. The event going to be held in Apple's Town Hall auditorium on the Infinite Loop Campus in Cupertino, California at 10AM PT / 1PM ET. The invite containing the words "It's been way too long" leads to the event that will see the debut of Apple's refreshed...

Asus PadFone S launches in Malaysia for just $275

Asus has announced its plans to launch the PadFone S and the accompanying it PadStation dock in Malaysia. In the coming weeks, both will launch with a respective price tag of $275 and $152. For the money, the PadFone S brings a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a 2.3GHz quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM. Internal storage is 16GB and is expandable, too....

Sprint cuts Galaxy Note 4 pre-order price to $300

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phablet is hitting the US next week and carriers are taking pre-orders. Sprint had one of the higher pre-order prices at $350, but it has changed its mind and sliced $50 off that to match key rivals AT&T and Verizon. Sprint doesn't specify what it will do with users who pre-ordered at $350, but hopefully they won't be...

Apple iPad Air 2 dummy photographed extensively

The new generation of iPads may be as close as a week away but rumors have been trickling in for a while. Yesterday we reported on a number of updates for the iPad Air 2, now it's time to look at some pictures of an Air 2 prototype. They come from Vietnam and seem to show a dummy used to develop cases. The design seems to be unchanged from the previous...

LG to launch the G Watch R in Europe in November for €299

A couple of days ago we reported that LG is planning to launch the circular G Watch R in South Korea on October 14, but in Europe those eager to get a hold of the smartwatch will have to wait a bit longer. The LG G Watch R has been listed by a retailer in the Netherlands suggesting the watch will arrive in the week of November 3 - 7. The price of...

Galaxy Note Edge hits Japan this month, pre-orders available now

Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy Note Edge premium phablet is going to launch in Japan this month. It will be available through KDDI and NTT DoCoMo carriers. The Galaxy Note Edge is already available on pre-order, you can check with your preferred carrier for your options. The announcement happened during the Galaxy Note Edge World Tour. Samsung Galaxy...

iOS and Windows see small gains in US while Android dominates

comScore has published numbers for the average users on all the major platforms as well as users on a particular smartphone brand in the US. The data was collected over a period of three months ending in August 2014 and compared with previous data of three months ending in May 2014. Comparing the three platforms, Android continues to dominate the...

Apple iOS 8.1 beta 2 is now seeding to developers

Apple began seeding iOS 8.1 beta 2 to registered developers. The latest beta arrives in a tad over a week after the first one got out. Almost 57MB in size, the update brings bug fixes and improvements to the platform. The Bluetooth connectivity issue we told you about last week is likely among the them. Since its launch, Apple iOS 8 has already gone...

HTC sheds light on its future plans for wearable devices

HTC executives shed some light on the company's plans for a wearable device in a conversation with Re/code. In line with past rumors, the Taiwanese manufacturer confirmed that it will not enter the market for such products until next year. According to Jason Mackenzie, the head of HTC Americas, the company originally had plans to launch a wearable...

Meizu MX4 with Ubuntu Touch makes an appearance

Images of Meizu MX4 running Ubuntu Touch made the rounds online. By default, the high-end Chinese smartphone runs Android-based Flyme OS. There is no official information on future availability of the Linux-based OS for the smartphone just yet. Rumor has it that the yet to be revealed, previously leaked Meizu MX4 Pro might offer Ubuntu Touch as an...

HTC Desire 612 outed by Verizon, available on October 9

AT&T is already selling the HTC Desire 610, and now Verizon wants in on that game. The carrier nicknamed 'Big Red' has taken to asking HTC for a slight redesign, however, and with that comes a new name too. Verizon will be offering the HTC Desire 612 starting on October 9 (which is this Thursday). The new look isn't the only thing that's different...

Samsung Galaxy A7 has 1080p screen, A5 out in November

Samsung's upcoming 'A series' of smartphones has been in the news a lot lately, with leaks coming left and right. This usually signifies an announcement arriving in the near future, and that could be just what's going to happen in this case. According to a new rumor, the Galaxy A5 will already be in stores in November. If that's going to pan out,...

Moto 360 on pre-order in the UK at £200

Pre-orders for the Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch are underway in the United Kingdom. The first units may ship starting next month though various sites cite different time frames. Amazon UK has the Dark Chrome/Black Leather version at £200 and expects to start shipping on November 1. Clove UK might beat it by a few days, at least for a lucky few - a...

HTC Butterfly 2 review: Caterpillar

The Butterfly series may not be the bread winner for HTC but has proven to be among the most innovative in the family. The HTC Butterfly 2 has a good foundation to build on: a solid screen, the trademark stereo speakers and HTC Sense 6...Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_butterfly_2-review-1145.p...

OnePlus One update brings RAW format, new audio codecs

The OnePlus One is now getting a massive OTA update. The new CyanogenMod firmware - CM 11S 38R - brings a plethora of new features, improvements and bug fixes. Notable upgrades in this firmware are the added RAW format in the Camera app, expanded audio codec playback capabilities, better battery life and ANT+ support. The battery life also got a boost,...

ZTE announces ZTE Grand XMax for Cricket

ZTE and Cricket have joined forces to launch the Grand XMax. The phone is built around a 6" 720p display and is quite thin measuring just 7.8mm. Powering the phablet is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset with a 1.2GHz quad-core CPU and 1GB of RAM. It helps run Android 4.4 KitKat nicely with Evernote, Amazon and KingSoft Office apps pre-loaded. The...

Details of the iPad Air 2 surface ahead of October 16 event

New Apple iPad Air 2 details have surfaced originating from trusted sources within the Apple manufacturing chain. They reveal that the iPad Air 2 is going to be 0.5mm thinner than its predecessor due to a new display assembly. The Apple iPad Air measures 7.5 mm, which means the Air 2 will be just 7.0mm. In order to make this happen, the display and...

Samsung Galaxy Alpha A5 and A3 return on video

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha duo from Mexico is back, this time starring in a two minute video. We get a short tour of the hardware and a confirmation that the software is Android 4.4.4 KitKat with TouchWiz on top. The whole Alpha line will feature a metal frame like the Galaxy Alpha but will not be flagship devices. Samsung Galaxy Alpha A5 For one, they...

Now official: LG Watch R to go on sale in South Korea on October 14

LG has announced that it will be selling the G Watch R in South Korea starting October 14, one week from now. The company hasn't announce the date for international launch yet. The G Watch R is LG's second Android Wear watch after the G Watch and the first smartwatch with a legit full circle display. The original G Watch was one of the two launch...

Sony confirms 32GB storage for T-Mobile Xperia Z3

Sony Mobile US has posted the official page for T-Mobile's Xperia Z3. Unlike the international Z3 flagship, the one headed to T-Mobile US will feature 32GB internal storage. Don't you worry, microSD expansion is still available. Sony Xperia Z3 for T-Mobile will be available only in black color and it is listed as coming soon. Sony is holding a special...

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus go on pre-order in India

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is now available in India. The country's top two online retailers - Flipkart and Amazon - have begun accepting pre-orders for both models in all their configurations. The phones will be delivered on October 17, which is the official launch day. The iPhone 6 is priced as follows (prices in INR) 16GB - 53,500 64GB - 62,500 (64,500...

Samsung's Q3 earnings guidance reveals declining profits

Samsung announced its earnings guide for Q3 2014. The Korean giant expects a significant drop in profits over the same period last year - about 60% to be precise. The company expects to record profits of 4.1 trillion won (about $3.8 billion) from approximately 47 trillion won in sales. The latter are down 20% from this time last year. Smartphone sales...

HTC USA outs a teaser for its event on October 8

HTC USA released a teaser for its upcoming event in New York City on October 8. The tweet brings the following message: "Don't adjust your screen. Just focus on the date." Don't adjust your screen. Just focus on the date. #HTCLive http://t.co/Eyc1sYHxxw— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) October 6, 2014 The image in the tweet shows the back of an HTC One (M8) changing...

Gold BlackBerry Passport appears in live photos

A gold version of the BlackBerry Passport made the rounds in live photos. The images reveal BlackBerry's freshly launched flagship with a frame covered by the precious metal. We don't know yet if the luxuriously appointed version of the device has been made by BlackBerry itself or a third-party. In any case, considering the target audience of the...

Sapphire crystal maker for Apple Watch goes bankrupt

In a bit of baffling news, GT Advanced has released a statement saying it is filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. GT Advanced, in case you didn't know, is the company tasked with making those sapphire crystal screen covers for the Apple Watch. Apple also uses sapphire from the same company for the camera covers and the Touch ID fingerprint sensors...

HTC Nexus 9 has its name confirmed by Taiwan's FCC

The next Nexus tablet will be made by HTC and will be called Nexus 9. This might not be new to you, but it's now been confirmed as fact by the NCC, Taiwan's equivalent of the FCC. Earlier today we told you that an HTC tablet with the model number 0P82100 got certified in the US by the FCC. And now Taiwan's equivalent of that agency has done the same....

LG G Watch R to cost more than its square brother, sales start soon

According to ETNews and ZDNet Korea, LG is planning to launch the G Watch R in South Korea on October 14. However, a local online retailer is rumored to have stroke a deal with LG and offer the watch exclusively for a week, starting tomorrow. As for the suggested price, the LG G Watch R is believed to be slightly more expensive than its G Watch rectancular...

TLC considers purchasing a stake in HTC

TCL Chairman Li Dongsheng has a post on his Weibo account in which he hints a possible tie-up between his company and HTC. In the post, Dongsheng expresses his admiration for Cher Wang, founder and chairman of HTC and suggests that both companies could pose a serious threat to the likes of Apple and Samsung. This isn't the first time TCL's Chairman...

Apple Watch delayed for February in limited quantity

At its announcement event back in September, Apple announced that the Watch will be available early 2015, but Rosenblatt Securities analyst Brian Blair believes the company is having production issues. As a result, the Apple Watch won't go into mass production until January, 2015 at the earliest. Because of the delay, the Apple Watch can realistically...

iPhone 6 popularity skyrockets, iOS 8 adoption is sluggish

How bad were the issues with iOS 8.0.1? Perhaps as bad as the iOS 5 rollout, when many people downloaded the hefty 800MB update only to find out it won't install (failing with an unhelpful "error 3200"). And they had to use an updated iTunes to make things even more frustrating. iOS 6 and 7 reached 50% adoption in a little over a week after they launched....

Alleged HTC-made Nexus 9 gets FCC certification

News about a rumored HTC Nexus 9 tablet has been relatively sparse since we first heard about a potential partnership with HTC earlier this summer. Now, following certification for the device from the US FCC authority, it appears that the Nexus 9 is one step closer to release. The FCC lists a tablet numbered 0P82100, which has been rumored to be the...