New Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 specifications leak

A brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab 5 has been spotted on TENAA, as well as in a Bluetooth certification. This means that the next iteration of the tablet family is well on its way, which, frankly, surprised us a little. Earlier this month, the current generation Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, received a 64-bit processor upgrade and so did the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0,...

MediaTek unveils 64-bit MT8163 and MT8735 chips for tablets

At the Hong Kong Electronics fair, MediaTek just announced two new 64-bit quad-core MediaTek chipsets - MT8163 and MT8735 - both designed for the tablets. The new MediaTek MT8163 chip comprises of 64-bit Cortex-A53 CPU, powerful enough to drive a 1080p display. This chip supports Android 5.1 Lollipop by default and also ropes along dual-band Wi-Fi,...

Analyst says LG G4 might not surpass G3 in sales

The LG G4, which is set to be officially unveiled on April 28, might not sell better than its predecessor, the G3, according to a Korean analyst from Seoul-based IBK Investment & Securities. It's worth mentioning that the South Korean company has sold 10 million units of the G3 since it was released last May. As per the analyst, although the G4...

New leaked renders might showcase the Xperia Z3 Neo

The plot continues to thicken around Sony's long-overdue Xperia Z4 flagship. Rumors about the handset are still plentiful, but despite the vigorous talk of a metal unibody and a fingerprint sensor, recent rumors have thrown a major curve ball into the saga and its name is the Sony Xperia Z3 Neo. There has been a lot of speculation around the new Neo...

Apple Pay may finally be coming to Canada this Fall

During the past few months, Apple has made it abundantly clear that it is ready and more than willing to invest heftily in pushing its new NFC-based payment system. The Cupertino giant has really sets its goals high with Apple Pay and despite some distrust from major retailers, as well as customers in the US, the service has been growing steadily...

OnePlus will make an announcement on April 20

OnePlus will make an announcement next week, on April 20. The Chinese manufacturer delivered the news via its official Twitter account. From here on out, anything could happen. #NeverSettle pic.twitter.com/pK84nYrzcd— OnePlus (@oneplus) April 17, 2015 An full debut of the highly anticipated OnePlus One successor is highly unlikely (the OnePlus Two...

Vivo starts teasing the X5 Pro with 2.5D glass screen

Vivo has started teasing its next smartphone, the X5 Pro. At the same time, a leaked image came out supposedly depicting this device. In its teaser shot, Vivo is showing us the X5 Pro's rounded corners, along with 2.5D glass on top of the screen. This means the glass is rounded at the edges, as is pretty obvious from the picture. The X5 Pro should...

LG AKA review: Eye contact

Phones can talk to you and even talk back to you. Every now and then, they might even say something funny. Your phone knows where you are and what you're doing. Your phone is always watching. Now, look at your phone. It'll look back...Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_aka-review-1241.p...

Upcoming 'bezelless' Oppo R7 smiles in new images, video

The Nubia Z9 that ZTE will unveil on May 6 won't be the only upcoming smartphone from China to boast a 'bezelless' display. The oft-leaked Oppo R7 will have this same feature, practically coming with no side bezels on its screen. The R7 has been shown in live images before (even a video), but now new ones have been leaked. And just like past occurrences,...

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 goes on pre-order for $199.99

The 5.5-inch Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 which was made official last month at MWC is now up for pre-order in the US. This is happening through Alcatel's own official store, which is powered by Amazon. You can pre-order the device unlocked and sans carrier contract for $199.99. That price will however only be valid until April 20 at 11:59 PM PDT. From...

Sony Xperia E4g Dual with LTE launched in India for $213

Sony has silently listed the new Xperia E4g Dual smartphone on its official India website. Priced at INR13,290 ($213), the smartphone features dual-SIM connectivity and 4G LTE networks support. As the successor of the Xperia E3, the E4g Dual gets a minor bump when it comes to hardware. Featuring a 4.7" qHD display and Android 4.4 Kitkat update, it...

Huawei Honor 7 and Honor 7 Plus leak

Huawei, being the industry giant it is, is apparently not content with having just the P8 and P8 Max flagship pair out there and is working on another high end duo to represent the Honor brand. Rumor has it that there will be a larger Honor 7 Plus model and a more compact vanilla Honor 7. From the images we've got it appears that the two devices will...

Microsoft pauses Lumia 520, 525 update due to bricking

Did you update Nokia Lumia 520 or Lumia 525 (including the 526 variant) with the preview Windows 10 build? Then you should hold off on rolling back to Windows Phone 8.1, multiple users report that they bricked their devices doing so with the Windows Phone Recover Tool. Microsoft has paused the availability of the update while the issue is being investigated....

Micromax's YU Yureka starts receiving Cyanogen OS 12 update

Just days after releasing OS 12 for OnePlus One handsets, Cyanogen has started rolling out the update for Yu Yureka owners, too. The company says the Android Lollipop-based update should reach all Yureka handsets within the next three days. Our Lollipop ('L') update is rolling out to YUREKA owners today. Treat yourself to OS 12. @YuPlayGod #CyanogenOS...

LG G4 allegedly photographed, Snapdragon 808 inside

A benchmark revealed that the LG G4 won't use the flagship Snapdragon chipset, opting instead for the Snapdragon 808, which has a hexa-core processor - dropping two of the four power-hungry Cortex-A57 cores of the 810 chipset. More evidence of that comes from a photo of a working device - reportedly the LG G4, though it's hard to confirm the identity...

LG's upcoming Stylus smartphone pictured again

LG is in full throttle for the upcoming G4 flagship release. Everything seems to be going according to plan and the device should premiere on April 28. Before that, though, the manufacturer is launching an ambitious beta testing campaign, #TryLGG4b, which will allow lucky users to actually try the device bore its launch. All eyes are definitely on...

ZTE Nubia Z9 live image gives another glimpse of slim bezel design

ZTE has announced its plans to unveil the Nubia Z9 smartphone on May 6. The teaser for the launch apparently confirmed that the device will come with very slim bezels. We reported about a Z9 render which showed a bit of "bezelless" design and curved display similar to those of the Galaxy S6 edge. Now, there is a live image of the Nubia Z9 simply confirming...

Lenovo launches A6000 Plus smartphone in India

Just a couple of days after it was announced, the Lenovo A6000 Plus smartphone has been launched in India. The device carries a price tag of INR 7,499 ($120). The handset, which is essentially an improved version of the already existing A6000, is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset and sports a 5-inch display of 720p resolution. It comes with 2GB...

Lenovo Vibe Shot version with 720p display spotted at TENAA

Lenovo showed off the camera-centric Vibe Shot smartphone with 1080p display and 16MP camera with OIS at the MWC 2015 last month. Apparently, the company is already working on a slightly lower-end version it though, as confirmed by a recent TENAA listing. A Lenovo model Z90-3 was spotted at the Chinese wireless regulator and it features a 5-inch display...

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge sales now expected to hit 70 million mark

A month after a CitiBank analyst predicted that Samsung may sell over 50 million units of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, the South Korean company has said that it is expecting sales of its latest devices to cross the 70 million mark. "The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are drawing positive responses. I have no doubt that they will be the biggest-sellers in the...

Verizon's Galaxy S6 phones won't have Microsoft apps pre-installed

Last month, it was announced that Samsung's latest devices, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, will ship with Microsoft OneNote, Skype, and 100GB of OneDrive cloud storage. However, according to a Wall Street Journal report, two of the big four carriers in the US are not on-board with the arrangement. As per the report, S6 units from Verizon won't...

Upcoming ZTE mid-ranger with fingerprint sensor leaks

Press images of an upcoming ZTE mid-range smartphone made the rounds online. Sporting a plethora of different colors, the handset is expected to launch in China in the immediate future. Rumored specs of the smartphone include chipset with octa-core CPU, 2GB of RAM, and 5" 1080p display. The camera is tipped to be a 13MP unit. If the leaked images...

The next Apple iPhone body might utilize 7000 series aluminum

According to a new report on the web, the successors of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus might have a body made of 7000 series aluminum. The innovative alloy is currently utilized in the entry-level Apple Watch Sport. Commonly used in competition bikes, the 7000 series aluminum is 60% stronger than regular aluminum alloys, yet it offers one-third of the...

Rumor: Microsoft working on two flagships and two midrangers

Recently Microsoft's mobile division has unveiled quite a few lower-midrange smartphones, such as the Lumia 640 and 640XL, Lumia 540, and Lumia 430. But the company is reportedly also working on higher-end offerings for the future. Two of these will be flagships when they launch. Although it's unclear what names they will be sold under, we'll call...

Lenovo Vibe X2 is set to get Lollipop update on May 27

While other manufacturers have been releasing updates to Android 5.0 Lollipop for their devices left and right, Lenovo has so far stayed out of this game. A couple of months ago we found out that a few of its smartphones would in fact be graced with the new software version, but not before the second quarter of this year. Well, we're already in Q2...

Xiaomi Mi Note Pro will finally be available to order from May 6

Back in January, Xiaomi announced two new high-end phablets - the Mi Note and the Mi Note Pro. Since then, the former has been available in China through the company's signature flash sales, but so far the Mi Note Pro hasn't been released. If you've been waiting for it, though, you won't have much more of that to do from this point on. Xiaomi CEO...

ZTE will unveil 'bezelless' Nubia Z9 on May 6

Last month ZTE made the Nubia Z9 Max and Nubia Z9 Mini official, but not the Z9 proper. This odd situation won't last for long, though. Today the Chinese company has announced that it will unveil the Nubia Z9 on May 6. What's more, the teaser for the launch seems to confirm that the device will come with 'bezelless' screen sides. This design detail...

LG introduces a G4 test drive in India, sign up now

LG India launched a new promo campaign today - #TryLGG4. Basically it will give a selected people the new LG G4 for 30 days worth of beta testing. LG wants the users to participate in shaping the final stages of the LG G4. "A smartphone doesn't solve its purpose if it tops all the speed and benchmark tests but fails to satisfy the consumer needs....

Sony Xperia Z4 may have a metal unibody, fingerprint sensor

Sony Xperia Z4 rumors abound, but a recent one threw a spanner in the works - it suggested that all Xperia Z4 rumors so far actually relate to a refreshed Z3 model called Xperia Z3 Neo. The latest Z4 gossip claims that the flagship model will dump the glass back and go all-metal. Also, the Power button - a centerpiece of the OmniBalance design Sony...

Cyanogen OS will bundle Microsoft apps and services

Earlier this year there were claims that Microsoft will invest in Cyanogen Inc., though that was later refuted. A Microsoft/Cyanogen partnership is still happening, except instead of money Microsoft will contribute its apps and services. Bing services, Skype, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook and Microsoft Office will be integrated natively into Cyanogen...

Xiaomi unveils Mi Note Black Edition for $400

Xiaomi's penchant to introduce smartphones in different colour options for its home region. The Chinese company has quietly announced yet another limited edition variant at $400 - Mi Note Black Edition along with new album of famous Chinese singer Jason Zhang. The Mi Note Black Edition will arrive with the singer's 10th album in an exclusive black...

Android 5.0 OTA update for YU Yureka roll-out begins

The Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the YU Yureka was sent for certification a couple of days ago and today it received the stamp of approval. The update will roll out in phases over the next three days, so you may have to wait until the weekend to get it. The latest software is based on Cyanogen OS 12 and brings additional theming support, improves...

Apple Watch to be available for in-store purchase in June

In the recent weeks, there have been reports that Apple won't be selling the Apple Watch to walk-in customers until the first wave of customer demand has passed - those who want to purchase the smartwatch will have to pre-order it online. Now, the company has revealed that orders will be online-only for a few weeks only. "We expect this to continue...

Galaxy S6 and S6 edge battery replacement to cost $45

Samsung has revealed that the battery replacement for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will set you back $45 (shipping not included). This is, of course, after the one-year warranty period expires, during which the company replaces the battery for free (again, excluding shipping charges). This compares to the $29.99 price which Samsung charges for a Galaxy...

Xiaomi slashes Mi 4 16GB, 64GB model prices in India

This may appear as a surprise to many that Xiaomi has announced a price cut in India on its flagship model - Mi 4. There's no festive season or special occasion in India. Effective from today, the Mi 4 16GB is now priced at INR17,999 ($289) knocked from INR19,999 ($321) and Mi 4 64GB model is priced at INR21,999 ($353) slashed from INR23,999 ($385)....

LG G4 teaser boasts about the device's Quantum QHD display

LG released a short teaser video for the upcoming G4 flagship smartphone. The clip focuses on the device's next generation 5.5" QHD IPS Quantum display. Developed by LG Display, the brand new component with 120% color gamut was introduced earlier this month. Its contrast ratio and brightness are higher than those of conventional QHD LCD panels by...

Unannounced Windows Phone handset by LG leaks out

A press image of mysterious LG smartphone with Windows Phone OS made the rounds online. The unannounced device sports Verizon Wireless branding, so it is certain to debut on the US carrier at some point in the near future. There is absolutely no word on the specs of the LG smartphone. All we can confirm at this point is that the device features a...

Samsung Galaxy S6 will be offered by Cricket from April 24

The Samsung Galaxy S6 was released in the US on April 10, but so far it's only been available at the big carriers. That's set to change soon, though. AT&T's prepaid subsidiary Cricket has announced that it will start selling the Galaxy S6 on April 24. On that day, you'll be able to grab one both online as well as in the carrier's stores. The price...

ZTE Nubia Z9 Max delayed because of manufacturing issues

Last month ZTE made the Nubia Z9 Max official, alongside the smaller Z9 Mini. The latter has been quite the success for the company in the first flash sale organized for it - where no less than 68,700 units were grabbed in just 58 seconds. The Z9 Max, on the other hand, still hasn't been released. It was supposed to go on sale for the first time tomorrow...

Verizon's Galaxy Note 3 is latest in line to get Lollipop update

Today Verizon has started the rollout of the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 units it's sold over the years. Previously, Lollipop was made available for the Note 3's successor, the Galaxy Note 4. As always, the rollout will be staged, so you still may have a few days to wait before your particular phone notifies you about...

Huawei P8 Lite stays under wraps, here's what it would have been

Rumors suggested that Huawei would unveil the P8 and P8 Lite, instead we got the P8 and P8max. For some reason the Huawei P8 Lite was pulled at the last moment. There was a product page for it and everything, but there was no mention of it during Huawei's press event. That didn't stop a bunch of press photos from leaking online around the same time...

Huawei P8max has a massive 6.8-inch screen, super thin bezels

Rumors had us expecting a P8 Lite, however Huawei went the polar opposite direction and unveiled the Huawei P8max. The device blurs the lines between phones and tablets with a whopping 6.8" screen. It covers a massive 83% of the front though resolution is less than you would expect for the size - 1080p. Like its smaller sibling, the P8max has a metal...

Huawei P8 has a 6.4mm all-metal unibody, 5.2-inch screen

The Huawei P8 was brought up on stage by the company's CEO who wants to ignite "infinite creativity" among users. The new flagship follows in the footsteps of its predecessors with a metal frame and a 6.4mm thick body. The design focuses on a modern, premium build. It has a full-metal unibody (unlike the metal and glass build of previos models). It...

Watch the Huawei P8 unveiling in London live

Leaks gave away some of the surprises for today, but there's no better way of getting to know the new Huawei P8 better than to watch it unveiled on stage. If you don't have tickets for the London event, you can join in virtually with the livestream. So the star of the show will be the P8, but will there be a Huawei P8 Lite? The chipset behind the...

OnePlus Two is expected in third quarter, says the CEO

OnePlus just made its customers happy by releasing the Oxygen OS last week and the Cyanogen OS 12 yesterday for OnePlus One smartphone. The Chinese startup is now seeking funds to expand the company in order to scale further. Peter Lau, CEO of OnePlus, noted that the One's successor smartphone likely to be dubbed as OnePlus Two, is anticipated in...

Lenovo A6000 Plus is a new 5-incher with 2 gigs of RAM

Lenovo is working on keeping its midrange up-to-date and has now announced in India the new A6000 Plus model. As the name suggests, it's not an entirely new device, but an improved version of the already existing A6000. What the Plus moniker brings to the table is increased operating memory - 2GB over the standard model's single gig, and 16GB of built-in...

Nokia to acquire Alcatel-Lucent for €15.6 billion

From rumor to official press release in record time - Nokia is officially combining with Alcatel-Lucent. "Combine" is what the press release calls it, it's really an acquisition - Nokia will acquire Alcatel-Lucent in an all-share transaction valued at €15.6 billion. Nokia is offering its shares in exchange for Alcatel-Lucent shares at 0.55 to 1 ratio....

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM with 5" 720p display unveiled

Microsoft has announced yet another affordable smartphone for the IMEA, Italy, and APAC regions at sub $150 price point before subsidies. The new Lumia 540 Dual SIM will arrive next month and will offer lower midrange specs. Worthy successor of the Lumia 530, the Lumia 540 Dual SIM features the Smart Dual SIM feature to let you create unique profiles...

This year's Apple Developer Conference will kick off on June 8

Apple announced the official dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. WWDC 2015 will take place between June 8 and June 12 in San Francisco's Moscone Center. Developers who are interested in the event can apply for tickets through the official WWDC website until this Friday, April 17 at 10 am Pacific time. Apple will issue tickets to...

Rumor details Samsung Z1 successor and global Tizen model

According to a new report, Samsung is hard at work on the Z1 smartphone with Tizen OS on board. The Korean giant is also said to be developing a global Tizen smartphone, which will be available in key markets such as the United States, China, Korea, and EU among others. Samsung Z2 will reportedly feature a 32-bit quad-core CPU, a gig of RAM, and 2,000mAh...