Apple no longer sells iPhones with a two year AT&T contract

Most people nowadays tend to go for carrier-subsidized deal on smartphones. It just seems logical since you are already paying for a subscription to a certain company and most people would prefer spacing out such a huge expense. This is definitely applicable for iPhones, especially in the US, which is why Apple has carrier plans listed as a first...

comScore US report says Android is still more popular than iOS

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/comscore_us_report_says_android_is_still_more_popular_than_ios-news-12552.p...

Standardized security might waive Android Pay transaction fee

Mobile payments are well on their way to becoming the next big tech trend, whether we like it or not. Apple Pay has been at the forefront of the technology, investing heftily in the system, despite retailer distrust and numerous technical and legal issues. In fact, Cupertino has managed to be so persuasive that a lot of banks and card issuers have...

Standardized security might wave Android Pay transaction fees

Mobile payments are well on their way to becoming the next big tech trend, whether we like it or not. Apple Pay has been at the forefront of the technology, investing heftily in the system, despite retailer distrust and numerous technical and legal issues. In fact, Cupertino has managed to be so persuasive that a lot of banks and card issuers have...

Android 5.1.1 update rolling out to Android One devices in India

The Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update has started rolling out to Android One smartphones in India. The devices that are receiving the update include the Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream UNO Mi-498, and Karbonn Sparkle V - all of them currently run Android 4.4 (KitKat). The over-the-air (OTA) update weighs in at around 11.8MB and carries a build number...

Under 25% of top 100 US retailers currently accept Apple Pay

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/under_25_of_top_100_us_retailers_currently_accept_apple_pay-news-12549.p...

Android 5.1 update for Droid Turbo said to be coming on June 10

Just a few weeks after there were reports that the Android 5.1 update for the Motorola Droid Turbo will arrive in mid-June, it is now being said that the update - bearing build number 23.11.23 - will be released on June 10. The update will be released in waves, which means that it may take some time to reach your device. However, if you feel impatient,...

Week 23 in review: Galaxy S6 Plus, S6 Active, HTC One ME

Another week just flew by and things were quit busy in the mobile world. Our news section was buzzing with interesting headlines, so let's have a quick look at the stories that you, out loyal readers, found to be the most interesting this week. Samsung, Samsung everywhere! The Korean tech giant has been dominating the news yet again. During the week,...

Expansys offering discount on Lumia 640, 640 XL, and G Flex 2

Expansys USA is offering a weekend special deal where you can purchase the Microsoft Lumia 640 and 640 XL, as well as the LG G Flex 2 at discounted rates. The online retailer is offering the G Flex 2 (Flamenco Red or Black colour) for $450, which is $120 less than its usual price of $570. Similarly, the Lumia 640 as well as its dual-SIM variant is...

Samsung Galaxy J7 has its specs confirmed by a retailer listing

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j7_has_its_specs_confirmed_by_a_retailer_listing-news-12546.p...

iPhone 6s will be released on September 25, rumor claims

Apple hasn't even made iOS 9 official yet, and here we are talking about the launch date of the next iPhone. As you may know, this year Apple is expected to bring us an "s" release, which has so far been rumored to sport a higher-res 12 MP camera and 2GB of RAM, among other improvements. Yet if you've been anxiously wondering exactly when you'll...

This year's Moto X is probably codenamed Calisto

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/this_years_moto_x_is_probably_codenamed_calisto-news-12544.p...

Oppo R1x review: Sleek geometry

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r1x-review-1260.p...

Sony Xperia C4 and M4 Aqua are both shipping now

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_c4_and_m4_aqua_are_both_shipping_now-news-12543.p...

HTC to out a new hero product as part of sales damage control

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_to_out_a_new_hero_product_as_part_of_sales_damage_control-news-12538.p...

Two unknown Lenovo devices make a visit at TENAA in China

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/two_unknown_lenovo_devices_make_a_visit_at_tenaa_in_china-news-12537.p...

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HTC launches One E9+ Dual SIM and Desire 326G Dual SIM in India

HTC has announced two new phones in the Indian market, the HTC One E9+ Dual SIM and the HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM. The One E9+ Dual SIM is identical to the standard One E9+, except for the dual SIM part. It has a 5.5-inch QHD display, 20 megapixel camera, MediaTek Helio X10 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB memory with microSD support, and dual BoomSound speakers...

Mi 4i now available worldwide via Uniqbe

The Xiaomi Mi 4i - which is currently only available in select Asian markets including India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia - can now be ordered from anywhere in the world, as the device is up for international pre-orders from Uniqbe. The Hong Kong-based retailer is selling the Mi 4i, which was released back in April this year, for $240 plus...

AT&T and Verizon Moto X (2014) now available on Best Buy for $300

Best Buy is now offering the AT&T and Verizon variants of the Motorola Moto X (2014) for just $299.99. That's a decent saving of $100 for AT&T customers and a whopping $250 for those on Verizon. The deal covers only the 16GB model (black colour) of the device, which was released back in September last year. It's also worth mentioning that...

LG G4 to launch in Canada on June 19

LG has confirmed that its latest flagship smartphone, the G4, will be launched in Canada on June 19. It will be available for purchase through Bell, Rogers, TELUS, Videotron, and WIND Mobile. The device, which was released back in April this year and is already available in the US, will be available in black leather and metallic grey variants in...

ZTE Nubia Z9 will officially arrive in the United States in Q3

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z9_will_officially_arrive_in_the_united_states_in_q3-news-12531.p...

Samsung seals a long-term deal with ARM for Mali GPUs

Today Samsung and ARM inked a huge license deal - ARM granted a long-term license to Samsung for its Mali GPU series. Samsung has been using the Mali design in Exynos chipsets for quite some time now - the most recent case being the Galaxy S6's Exynos 7420, which is notable for its Mali T760 MP8 8-core graphics. Qualcomm's Adreno lineup and Imagination...

Gionee to launch Marathon M4 with a massive 5000mAh battery

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_to_launch_marathon_m4_with_massive_5000_mah_battery-news-12529.p...

Lenovo Vibe X2 is now getting Android 5 Lollipop

Lenovo Vibe X2 was set to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop on May 27, but it somewhat got delayed a few days. Worry no more though, as the Lollipop update is now live and available for download. We got reports from various users that Lenovo Vibe X2 is getting Lollipop in Asia. The OTA update is 1.1GB big and will treat your Vibe X2 with newer Android...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_x_2015_tipped_to_feature_52_qhd_display-news-12527.p...

Meizu MX5 shown in a torrent of leaks ahead of launch

A surprising outburst of info on the upcoming Meizu MX5 has flooded us today, leading us to get ready for the imminent announcement of the smartphone. The successor to the very capable MX4 has been spotted on Chinese regulator TENAA's website and was later detailed in a hands-on video. The smartphone will reportedly feature a 5.5-inch display, which...

Sony announces massive Android 5.1 upgrade plans

Sony made happy a lot of loyal fans today with one of the biggest update announcements we've seen lately. The company promised to bring the latest available Android 5.1 Lollipop to a plethora of devices. Recently Sony began seeding the 5.0 Lollipop firmware update to the first Xperia Z series, but the M2 and M2 Aqua users were left out of the loop....

LG G4 goes on sale in India before official announcement

LG is yet to officially launch the G4 in India, but online retailer Infibeam is the first to start selling it before anybody else. The phone is now available for Rs. 50,000 ($780) with an additional Rs. 3000 ($47) off if you use discount coupon "STRIKEOFF3000". Also, you get a metallic finish back cover worth Rs. 2000 ($31) and a one time screen...

Galaxy S5 Neo said to be powered by Exynos 7580 SoC

New details have emerged about the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo, which has seen several leaks up till now. According to a report from Sammobile, the device will be powered by an Exynos 7580 SoC with 64-bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz, and a Mali-T720 GPU. In addition, the handset will feature a 5MP front camera, just like the S6. All other specs remain...

LG G4c now available for purchase in Netherlands

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4c_reportedly_available_for_purchase_in_netherlands-news-12521.p...

Could this be the upcoming 5.5-inch Galaxy S6 Plus

There has been quite a lot of talk of Project Zero 2 (formerly known as the Project Zen) lately - a device which is said to be a bigger version of the Galaxy S6 edge. The debate is still out on whether or not the project is what the rumor mill claims it to be, but, by all accounts a new Samsung Galaxy device is coming in the next few weeks. Now,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/counterpoint_samsung_tops_indias_premium_smartphone_market-news-12520.p...

Microsoft begins selling Lumia 535 in US for $149

Microsoft has finally started selling the Lumia 535 in the United States. The device, which was released in December last year and was only available in the country through Expansys, is now available for purchase from the US Microsoft Store for $149. Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 200 SoC with a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU...

HTC One ME goes official with MediaTek Helio X10 SoC

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_me_goes_official_with_mediatek_helio_x10_soc-news-12518.p...

Android 5.1.1 update for the Galaxy S6 gets detailed on video

Quite a lot has already been said about the upcoming update to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Its rollout should happen in June or July, according to past mumblings, and it's going to bring a few new features to the two devices. All the stuff that Samsung will unleash alongside the bump in OS version to Android 5.1.1...

Xiaomi is announcing a new product on June 10

Xiaomi released a teaser about an upcoming water-related event on June 10 in China. The picture and its text mean water, but there is nothing beyond that. Many have been waiting for a water and dust proof Xiaomi for quite a while, but the company hasn't delivered such a smartphone just yet. This may change on June 10 though. Xiaomi has quite a big...

Apple again rumored to be working on a 4-inch iPhone

The age-old rumor about a cheaper, smaller iPhone model would not die so easily. As per some Apple component suppliers, the Cupertino headquartered company is working on a new 4-inch iPhone. Rumors point that AUO, a display supplier will be offering the screen panels to Apple for stepping back to the 4-inch size. The report also mentions that component...

Tizen-powered Samsung Z3 to launch later this year

Samsung has big plans for its Tizen platform and is working to ship the upcoming Samsung Z3 smartphone in second half of this year. The new Samsung Z3 will be a successor of the current Z1 as the Korean giant is planning to skip the Z2. As per the rumors, the Samsung Z3 smartphone will pack more power and punch than the first-gen Tizen device - Z1....

Samsung Galaxy E5 and E7 will be getting Lollipop in Q3

Samsung Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7 are budget flavors of the A-series, losing the metal frames to plastic. Both phones come with Super AMOLED 720p displays and run on the Snapdragon 410 chipset. The E5 is the smaller 5" model with 8MP camera, while the E7 is bigger at 5.5" and packs a 13MP rear snapper. Both Galaxy E5 and E7 were launched last February...

LG Watch Urbane Review: Formal attire

LG is a veteran of sorts in the emerging niche of smart wearables. The Watch Urbane is a third generation device refining one of the early circular designs that seem to be the thing now. Smart watches are aiming for a less gadgety... Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_watch_urbane-review-1259.p...

Samsung US spills the beans on the Galaxy S6 Active

Samsung US mistakenly uploaded all details on the still unannounced Galaxy S6 Active. Its full specs and manual are out, its design is confirmed too - the leaks were right about the Galaxy S5 Active similarities. The Galaxy S6 Active was rumored for quite a while, and today it is all but official. Samsung's support page reveals all details we need...

Gionee confirms key specs, launch date for Elife E8, Marathon M5

The stream of leaks detailing the Gionee Elife E8 and Marathon M5 was clear indication of their imminent announcement and now we have a date and time. Coming straight from Gionee, we have confirmation of a scheduled launch event, set to take place in Beijing on June 10, 19:00 local time. Gionee president William Lu will take the stage at China Film...

Huawei P8 lite hits the US with $249.99 no-contract price tag

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p8_lite_hits_the_united_states_with_24999_nocontract_price_tag-news-12510.p...

Leaked ZTE Star 3 renders reveal dual rear camera

ZTE's premium Star lineup may be in for an update, if a set of recently leaked renders are to be trusted. The images reveal slender body lines in keeping with the established design aesthetic of the series. The pictured smartphone features minimal bezels around a display, likely sized at 5.5 inches, though the source hasn't stated it explicitly....

Huawei Honor 7, Oppo A51 leaked by TENAA

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_7_oppo_a51_leaked_by_tenaa-news-12508.p...

Verizon's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge getting their first update

A couple of months after Verizon started shipping Samsung's latest flagships - the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, the carrier has rolled out the first update to the devices. It bumps the handsets to software version VVRU1AOD5. It's a minor update as it is aimed mostly at fixing bugs, although it does bring a new drawing mode in the photo editor and...

New Nokia 105 is a $20 featurephone for the masses

In today's high-tech world, feature phones are a dying breed, but Microsoft still hasn't given up on such products. The fact is that they are still essential for a lot of developing markets and novice or non tech-savvy users. Consequently, feature phones are still quite popular and tend to move in big volumes if they are priced and marketed right....

Mysterious LG smartphone gets a Bluetooth Certification

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_lg_smartphone_gets_a_bluetooth_certification-news-12503.p...

Motorola offering ATRIX HD owners $100 off Moto X as apology

Back in November 2013, Motorola announced plans to bring Android 4.4 KitKat to its ATRIX HD smartphone, but the update never came. Now, the company has announced that it will not be upgrading the handset to KitKat, and will be compensating for it by offering ATRIX HD owners special pricing on second-generation Moto X (Pure Edition). As per the offer,...