Cyanogen OS 12.1 update for Yureka and Yuphoria coming soon

The Cyanogen OS 12.1 update - which is based on Android 5.1 - for the Yu Yureka and Yuphoria is expected to be available soon, as the company has revealed that it is in the final phase of testing. The revelation was made by Yu CEO Rahul Sharma. Detailing the changes the update will bring along, Sharma said, "A very limited set of devices had issues...

Galaxy S6 Active now available for purchase from AT&T

Less than a week after it was announced, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is now available for purchase from AT&T, which is offering the device in gray, camo blue and, camo white colour options. As for the price, the handset will set you back $200 on a regular 2-year contract and $695 without any agreement. It is also available for $23.17 per month...

Samsung Z1 sales cross 500,000 mark in India

Samsung's only Tizen-based smartphone, the Z1, has performed better than expected, according to a latest report out of South Korea. As per the report, the company has sold over 500,000 units of the device in India since launch, which happened back in January this year. Aside from India, the handset is also available in Bangladesh, where it has captured...

Sprint starts selling LG G Stylo for $288 without contract

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Alleged Meizu MX5 metal body appears in live photo

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Apple Watch 2 said to launch next year

Just a few months after there were reports that the successor to the Apple Watch will be launched later this year, a new report out of South Korea is suggesting that the wearable will be released sometime in 2016. The latest report also notes that LG, which was the exclusive display supplier for the Watch, will remain so for the next iteration of...

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua goes on sale in Canada

The Sony Xperia M4 Aqua - which was unveiled back in March at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) - is now available for purchase in Canada, where Quebec-based Videotron has become the first carrier to start offering it. If you're in Canada and are looking to purchase the M4 Aqua, the carrier is selling the device for as low as $29.95 on contract...

Sony confirms Xperia Z3+ overheats, promises software fix

Another smartphone hits the market sporting the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, and immediately there are widespread reports of it overheating in day to day use. This time around we're talking about the Sony Xperia Z3+ and Z4, which are basically the same device, only the latter designation is used for its branding in Japan. A few hours back we...

Sony Xperia C4 Dual becomes available in India

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_c4_dual_becomes_available_in_india-news-12632.p...

Galaxy S6 Plus to have 5.7" screen, might be called S6 Note

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s6_plus_to_have_57_screen_might_be_called_s6_note-news-12631.p...

OnePlus 2 could be announced in July, may start at $322

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_2_could_be_announced_in_july_may_start_at_322-news-12630.p...

Android One isn't doing all that well, but Google is determined

Android One was launched back in 2014 with a lot of enthusiasm and determination. Now, as the first more substantial reports start coming in, it seems that the initiative hasn't been doing all that well. For anyone unfamiliar with Android One, it is a Google project intended to aid manufacturers in developing and offering budget-friendly smartphones...

Huawei P8 review: Light in motion

The Huawei P8 is the proud successor to the Huawei Ascend P7, although the company seems a little apprehensive about admitting it. The Chinese manufacturer hasn't quite settled... Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p8-review-1263.p...

Sony Xperia Z3+ kicks off June 26, now available on pre-order

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_kicks_off_june_26_now_available_on_preorder-news-12628.p...

Japanese Sony Xperia Z4 users experiencing heating issues

Users of the new Sony Xperia Z4 in Japan (known as Xperia Z3+ elsewhere) are experiencing some heating issues. Several users have posted on Twitter, saying the phone is too hot to touch. If that wasn't bad enough, some retail shops in Japan are also warning customers of the phone's heating issue, advising them to switch it off periodically. The reason...

Verizon Galaxy S5 getting minor OTA update

Verizon has started rolling out a minor update to the Samsung Galaxy S5 handsets on its network. Unfortunately, this isn't the Android 5.1 update that many are eagerly awaiting. The update, carrying software version LRX21T.G900VVRU1BOD5, brings along only a couple of features: it auto-installs the Galaxy Apps app store on the device, and enables...

LG is considering metal body for the LG G4 Pro

LG G4 is already out and sure looks good, especially if you opt for the exquisite leather rear covers. It has better display, faster chipset and enhanced camera, compared to its predecessor, rounding up an overall impressive package. LG is already prepping its next big thing, though, which will be announced in the second half of 2015. This should...

OnePlus 2 test unit appears on a poster

A couple of days ago OnePlus launched the second edition of its Photo Mania contest. We wrote in detail what you need to do to enter, and the prize is a mysterious involvement in a secret project for the launch of the hotly anticipated OnePlus 2. It is this OnePlus 2 that popped up on the company's Facebook page, promoting Photo Mania 2015. But before...

Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB gets a permanent price drop in India

Xiaomi has permanently dropped the price of the 64GB Xiaomi Mi 4 in India. The phone was previously priced at Rs. 23,999 ($375) but is now down to Rs. 19,999 ($312). Meanwhile, the 16GB model is priced at Rs. 17,999 ($281). The price drop can be seen as a preemptive attack against the OnePlus One, which recently received a price drop outside India...

Asus considering acquisition of struggling HTC

Just days after HTC's stock tanked following the company's revised outlook for Q2 2015, Reuters is reporting that Asus is considering purchasing the struggling Taiwanese company. "Our chairman has chatted about the topic internally," said Asustek's Chief Financial Officer David Chang. "Still, the chances of an actual takeover are not big as Asustek...

Motorola clears the air on Droid Turbo Lollipop update

Last month, rumours were afloat that the Android Lollipop update for the Motorola Droid Turbo would arrive in mid-June, and just last week there were reports that the device would start receiving it on June 10. However, that did not happen. Now, Motorola has finally given a heads up on where they are with the update. "We are still in the lab test...

BlackBerry reportedly considering launching an Android smartphone

Blackberry, whose latest handsets reportedly aren't selling well, is planning to launch an Android smartphone this fall, according to a report from Recode. As per the report, the slider phone (see image above) which BlackBerry showed off at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) would be the company's first Android smartphone. The report notes that...

Moto E(2nd gen) for Verizon gets Android 5.1 Lollipop

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e2nd_gen_for_verizon_gets_android_51_lollipop_-news-12615.p...

HTC unveils One M9 INK limited edition inspired by body art

While sales of the 'vanilla' One M9 aren't going at all as well as HTC had hoped, the Taiwanese company is keeping itself busy by launching various limited edition versions of its flagship smartphone. Not long ago we saw a 24ct gold model in celebration of the UEFA Champions League football tournament, and today the One M9 INK has been made official....

Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML review: A balancing act

World domination was surely on the mind of at least one top exec over at Asus headquarters, when the crew gathered to outline the Zenfone 2 game plan. The smartphone will be sold globally... Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_2_ze551ml-review-1240.p...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to feature a USB Type-C port

Right on schedule to counter Sony's choice to steer clear of the emerging USB Type-C trend for the time being, reports have surfaced stating that Samsung is to implement the new interface in the upcoming Galaxy Note 5. It's worth noting that it will support USB 3.1, which may have become synonymous with the Type-C designation, but is in fact a distinct...

Blu Life One (2015) and Live 8 XL unveiled in the US

Blu introduced two new smartphones to the US market - the Life One (2015 Edition) and the Life 8 XL. We met the Life One (2015) at CES in January, while the Life 8 XL is an entirely new handset. Blu Life One (2015 Edition) packs a 5" 720p IPS display and runs on the Snapdragon 410 chip with 1GB of RAM. It offers a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie...

Meizu m2 tipped to come with a 4.6" display and MT6753 SoC

The successor to the popular affordable Meizu m1 is apparently in the works, and by the looks of it, the m2 might be announced as soon as the end of this month. Publications in Chinese tech sites reveal that invitations have been sent out for a launch event, though no date has been specified, nor the product to be launched. Meanwhile, a photo has...

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition leaks

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_grand_prime_value_edition_leaks-news-12610.p...

LG G2 Mini starts getting Android Lollipop update in Greece

Just days after LG Greece revealed that the G2 Mini will receive Android Lollipop this month, the update has started rolling out in the country, according to a report from TechValue. As you can see in the screen-shot above, the update brings Android 5.0.2 to the device. The report also notes that the update will slowly be made available to G2 Mini...

HTC stock drops to 2005 levels, nearly 50% down since M9 launch

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_stock_drop_to_2005_levels_nearly_50_down_since_m9_launch-news-12609.p...

Windows 10 Mobile tipped to arrive in September

Windows 10 for smartphones - which is officially known as Windows 10 Mobile - will launch in Q3 this year, according to a report from Neowin, which cites a slide (shown below) of an alleged presentation from Microsoft. As can be seen, the slide mentions that the mobile OS will arrive in "late next quarter", which means towards September-end. However,...

Samsung Galaxy A7 goes on sale in US via Amazon

Five months after it was unveiled, the Samsung Galaxy A7 smartphone is now available for purchase in the US, where Amazon is selling it for as low as $442.43. The model, which is available in white, offers HSDPA and dual-SIM support. Specs-wise, the device is powered by an Exynos 5430 chipset with octa-core CPU, and sports a 5.5-inch display with...

Sony Xperia Z4 now available for purchase in Japan

The Xperia Z4 smartphone - which was unveiled by Sony in Japan back in April this year - is now available for purchase in the country, where NTT docomo is offering it for 93,312 yen ($755). The carrier has also rolled out an update (with build number 28.0.B.0.457) to the device that fixes an issue related to its speaker volume. The handset will be...

Kaspersky: Windows Phone less vulnerable than iOS and Android

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/kaspersky_windows_phone_less_vulnerable_than_ios_and_android-news-12604.p...

Android Auto now supports Galaxy S4 and S5 on three US carriers

If you are on AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon, and own a Samsung Galaxy S4 or S5, here is some good news: the devices are now supported by Android Auto. This means that you can now access turn-by-turn navigation, make and receive phone calls, read and reply to text messages, and much more, all from the dashboard of your car without taking your hands...

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua now available for purchase in US

Although not officially, the Xperia M4 Aqua - which Sony unveiled back in March at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) - is now available for purchase in the US. Amazon is selling the 8GB unlocked variant (model number E2303) of the device for $349 - as of writing, only 8 units are left in stock. For those who are considering purchasing the handset,...

iOS 9 code points at upcoming iPhone with front-facing flash

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_9_beta_code_points_at_upcoming_iphone_with_frontfacing_flash-news-12601.p...

Sony Mobile does not plan to launch phones equipped with USB Type-C connector in the near future. The Japanese tech giant is considering the connectivity solution, but will wait for it to gain more traction in the industry before committing to it. Apparently, the new connector will not help Sony make thinner and lighter smartphones. Currently, the...

HTC One M9 update improves camera and battery life

HTC rolled out a software update for the One M9 smartphone over-the-air. Sporting the software version 1.40.401.5, the new firmware is based on Android 5.0.2 and will improve the camera performance and the battery life of the device. Camera improvements include greater auto-exposure balance that improves overexposure. Low light noise and blur have...

Xiaomi Mi 4i review: Hands down

The Xiaomi Mi 4i was designed to be an affordable semi-flagship, but tries to punch above its weight. The Mi 4i is thinner, lighter and more connected than the original, and lands straight on Android Lollipop... Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_4i-review-1262.p...

Gionee Elife E8, Marathon M5 go official

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_elife_e8_marathon_m5_go_official-news-12598.p...

Galaxy Tab E 9.6 promo images show Multi-Window support

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_tab_e_96_promo_images_show_multiwindow_support-news-12597.p...

Watch Gionee's Elife E8 and Marathon M5 event live

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Allview X2 Xtreme, rebranded Gionee Elife E8, made official

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/allview_x2_xtreme_is_official_and_the_gionee_elife_e8_in_disguise-news-12595.p...

Lenovo 6.8-inch phablet with 3500mAh battery leaks

Lenovo is pushing the boundaries of what's called a phablet these days and has come up with a 6.8-inch device, which it'll still try to have you use for voice calls. What is so far known as PB1-770N, has passed certification at the Chinese regulator TENAA, revealing most of its specs. Lenovo PB1-770N at TENAA Computing power comes from a 1.5GHz octa-core...

ZTE Star 3 rumoured to come with 4K display

The ZTE Star 3 - alleged renders of which leaked online a week ago - could come with a 4K display, making it the first such smartphone in the world, according to a new report out of China. As per the report, the device could sport a 5.5-inch display with 2160 x 3840 resolution (pixel density of 806ppi), similar to the one Sharp announced a couple...

BlackBerry Passport (unlocked) gets price cut in US and Canada

The unlocked version of the BlackBerry Passport smartphone, which was released back in September last year, has received a price cut in the US and Canada. The device is now available for $499 in the US and $599 CAD in Canada. That's a $50 discount for those in the United states, and a saving of $100 if you are in Canada. It's worth mentioning that...

T-Mobile LG G3 Android Lollipop OTA update set to roll out shortly

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_lg_g3_android_lollipop_ota_update_set_to_roll_out_shortly-news-12592.p...

Moto X 2013 expected to start getting Lollipop next week

The first-generation Moto X, which was released back in 2013, is expected to begin receiving the Android Lollipop update next week, according to David Schuster, Senior Director of Software Product Management at Motorola. He shared that the company has already started full soak testing in France and Germany retail, and is expected to begin it in the...