2015-06-28

Nokia N1 now certified in Indonesia

Soon after it became known that the Nokia N1 was imported to India for testing, information has surfaced that the tablet is also headed for Indonesia. According to the source, the Foxconn-manufactured device has passed certification in the country, suggesting its release is nearing. Exclusive to China at first, the Nokia N1 started to venture into new territories, first in Taiwan in May. Users outside of Asia are in no luck just yet, and the otherwise affordable tablet quickly loses its appeal if you resort to non-official channels to obtain one. The Nokia N1 is a Wi-Fi only device and is powered by an Intel Atom Z3580 chipset with a 2.3GHz quad-core processor, paired with 2GB of RAM. The tablet features a 7.9-inch display with 1,536 x 2,048 pixels resolution and runs Android 5.0. The highlight here is the Z launcher, which presents a different take on interaction with the OS. In case you missed it, you can go ahead and check out our recent review of the N1 for the full...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n1_now_certified_in_indonesia-news-12911.php

LG G Pro 3 rumored to come with S820 SoC and 4GB of RAM

The fate of the LG G Pro 3 has been an unclear one and the project was reportedly put on hold a while ago in favor of focusing on the G4. With the mainstream flagship now out and doing well, the company is apparently back on track for releasing a follow-up to the G Pro 2. If this latest leak is to be believed, the high end phablet will sport a large 6-inch display with QHD resolution. You'd not be surprised to hear that the G Pro 3 will likely be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, but it will also have 4GB of RAM, so we could expect some serious multi-window multitasking. There's going to be 32GB of built-in storage as well as a microSD slot for expansion. The sources claim a 20.7MP primary camera and that carries a bit of a Sony vibe, though it could well be the 10:7 Toshiba sensor, utilized in this year's HTC One M9 and the lot. An 8MP selfie shooter will also be on board. The handset is tipped to come with a fingerprint sensor, and we speculate it may be yet another feature to join the camera and the proprietary control layout on the back. That said, LG was believed to be skipping fingerprint reading and jumping straight to iris recognition, but it may be reserved for the G5, indeed. The smartphone is said to be released by the end of the year, but what sounds less exciting is the rumored price. At $790 it's not exactly affordable, though befitting a top-end 6-inch...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g_pro_3_rumored_to_come_with_s820_soc_and_4gb_of_ram-news-12910.php

Motorola Nexus 6 prices slashed in India

Google's latest and greatest, the Motorola-made Nexus 6 has gotten a substantial price cut in India. Major retailer Flipkart now sells the 32GB version of the device for INR 34,999 (or roughly $550) a good 20% off its regular INR 43,999 asking price. The offer extends to the roomier 64GB version too, which now retails for INR 39,999 ($630), as opposed to the usual INR 48,999. If that's not enough of a good deal for you, the store has an exchange program going on where you can get up to an additional INR 5,000 off the Nexus 6. You can turn in pretty much any smartphone, though some will obviously net you a smaller discount. A quick check showed that the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S4 are good for it. There's no word on how long the offer will be active, so you may be wise to act fast, if you've been eyeing up the Nexus 6 but found it too steep until now. Thanks to Pritesh for the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_nexus_6_prices_slashed_in_india-news-12909.php

Sony Xperia Z3+ now available for purchase in US

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_now_available_for_purchase_in_us_and_uk-news-12907.php

Apple iPhone 6s reported to hit the stores on Sept. 18

There's no doubt by now that Apple is set to update its smartphone lineup (yes, both of them) this fall. There's also been the usual amount of rumors and leaks to shed some light on what could be expected. A new report now claims to detail the schedule of the launch, though not all of it looks just right. The believable part is the date the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are scheduled to be available for purchase, despite that it clashes with previous sources. The information, which is said to originate from Foxconn, but in all honesty one could extrapolate, states September 18 as the release date. It lines up nicely with previous generations - the iPhone 6/6 Plus duo was released on September 19 last year, and the iPhone 5S on September 20 back in 2013. What sounds less likely is the date of announcement, which is tipped to be September 11. Neither the world (certainly not the US) would want to see an iPhone on that day, nor would Apple be too happy about the keynote being the second most important event of the day. So while the availability date sounds plausible, we'd expect the major press event to take place a few days earlier than suggested, perhaps around the the 8th or 9th. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_reported_to_hit_the_stores_on_sept_18-news-12908.php

HTC One M9 Developer Edition gets Android 5.1 Lollipop

HTC One M9 Developer Edition began receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop over-the-air. Sporting the software number 2.6.651.11, the the new firmware brings a number of essential improvements to the flagship smartphone. With Android 5.1, HTC One M9 will get data performance and call drop enhancements. Battery life of the device has also been improved. Even more importantly, the camera of the HTC One M9 has received a number of optimizations with the update. The temperature management of the device has also been tweaked in order handle that Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset better. The Android 5.1 update for the Developer Edition HTC One M9 is a tad smaller than 800MB. If you are an owner of such device, head over to its settings menu to check if the new firmware is available....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_m9_developer_edition_gets_android_51_lollipop-news-12906.php

A duo of unannounced Xiaomi smartphones leak out

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/a_duo_of_unannounced_xiaomi_smartphones_leak_out-news-12905.php

Oppo R7 review: Changing course

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r7-review-1270.php

Leaked render shows BlackBerry Venice slider with Android

Earlier today we showed you a partial render of what looked like a supposed Android-running version of the BlackBerry Passport. At the same time, we got word that the BlackBerry device codenamed Venice would eventually be headed to AT&T. Venice has so far been rumored to come out in November with Android on board. And now a leaked render surfaces claiming to depict it in all its glory. The source is once again @evleaks, the famous sometimes retired leaker of all things mobile. He was also the one who brought us the image of the Android-running Passport a few hours ago. The Venice model pictured above is going to be a slider, with a full physical QWERTY keyboard in tow. It should sport a 5.4-inch QHD touchscreen, a 16 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie snapper, 3GB of RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC with a hexa-core...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_render_shows_blackberry_venice_slider_with_android-news-12904.php

Meizu MX5 now up for international pre-orders

The MX5, which was made official by Meizu earlier this week and is currently only available for pre-order in China, is now up for international pre-orders. Online retailer Gearbest has started accepting pre-orders for the device, and will start shipping it beginning August 1. The retailer is selling the unlocked 16GB version of the handset for $398, which is a good $108 more than the device's official price. It's worth mentioning that Meizu hasn't officially announced any plans to expand the MX5's availability outside of China, so this is the only option you have as of now. Color options include white, champagne, and black. Shipping is free, although you can pay extra to expedite the process. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx5_now_up_for_international_preorders-news-12901.php

Update for Sony Xperia Z3+ comes to fix overheating issues

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/update_for_sony_xperia_z3_promises_to_fix_overheating_issues-news-12902.php

Nokia N1 listed in Zauba, India release imminent

Nokia N1 - the Foxconn-made slate and the first Nokia device from the post-Microsoft era - was sold exclusively in China since the beginning of this year. It was just a month ago, when Nokia managed to finally release the N1 in Taiwan - the second market to get the tablet. Today we have some good news - the Nokia N1 has been listed in Zauba - India's import/export database. As it turns out the tablet is already imported in India for testing and hopefully it will make it to the retail shelves soon enough. The Nokia N1 became popular the minute it was announced and its stock in China was depleted in just minutes. Foxconn had some hard time meeting the demand, apparently it didn't anticipate the high interest. Nokia N1 looks really great on paper - it has a 7.9" Retina-grade IPS display, runs on the powerful Intel Atom Z3580 with a quad-core 2.3GHz processor and 2GB of RAM, there is 32GB storage and 8MP rear cam. The slate runs on Android Lollipop skinned with Nokia's Z Launcher and bets on aluminum unibody. The best part about the Nokia N1 is that it is priced at about $270. While Nokia N1 isn't available with Google Services in China, those come pre-installed in Taiwan and we guess India will get the same treatment. Here is hoping Foxconn manages to push the slate to even more market in the upcoming...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n1_listed_in_zauba_india_release_imminent-news-12900.php

Samsung Galaxy A8 spotted in brochure in South Korea

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8_spotted_in_brochure_in_south_korea-news-12899.php

comScore: Apple extends lead in US smartphone market

Market research firm comScore has released its latest numbers for the US smartphone market revealing a gain in market share for Apple's iPhone as well as iOS. As per the report, the Cupertino company's market share in the three months ending May stood at 43.5%, up 1.8 percent point from the 41.7% share it had in February this year. While Apple claimed the top spot, Samsung came in at second position with 28.7% share, up just 0.1 percent point. All others in the top 5, including LG, Motorola, and HTC, saw their market shares decline. In terms of mobile OS, Google's Android retained the top spot with 52.1% market share, down from 52.8% it had in January-end. On the other hand, Apple's iOS - which also retained its second position - increased its market share by 1.8pp to 43.5%. Microsoft, BlackBerry, and Symbian rounded up the top five with 3.0%, 1.3%, and 0.1% market shares,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/comscore_apple_furthers_its_lead_in_us_smartphone_market-news-12898.php

Microsoft drops Android patent lawsuit against Kyocera

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_drops_android_patent_lawsuit_against_kyocera-news-12896.php

Google to launch a new Android One phone in India this month

Google will launch a new Android One smartphone on July 14, according to an Economic Times report. The device, which will be manufactured by local company Lava, will carry a price tag of around INR 12,000 ($190). While Indian vendors weren't involved in the design and development of the first batch of Android One smartphones (shown in the image above), the latest handset has been developed in close collaboration with Lava and MediaTek, the report notes. Known specs of the device include MediaTek SoC, 2GB RAM, and 5-inch display. It's a known fact that the demand for Android One devices never really picked up in India. One of the main reasons for this is said to be the lack of availability in retail stores. However, this time around, the search giant is making sure that the device is available through all channels, the report...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_to_launch_a_new_android_one_phone_in_india_this_month-news-12895.php

BlackBerry Venice with Android OS tipped to launch on AT&T

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_venice_with_android_os_tipped_to_launch_on_at_t-news-12894.php

Samsung Galaxy S5 for AT&T gets a small software update

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_for_at_t_gets_a_small_software_update-news-12892.php

Dual-SIM Archos 50d Helium 4G launches for $129 in the US

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/dualsim_archos_50d_helium_4g_launches_for_129_in_the_us-news-12891.php

Samsung Galaxy J1 Pop may in fact land as the J1 Ace

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j1_pop_may_in_fact_land_as_the_j1_ace-news-12890.php

Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos receives Android 5.1.1 update

Despite the fact that it isn't being sold in that many markets, it's now time for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos to get its taste of the absolute latest version of Android, namely 5.1.1 Lollipop. The single-SIM version of the Galaxy S6 has been on the receiving end of this particular iteration of Android for a few weeks now, depending on region and carrier. As you can see from the screengrab to the left, in the case of the dual-SIM Galaxy S6 Duos, the download will be around 620MB in size if you choose to apply the update over-the-air. You can obviously do that, but if for some reason you don't get the update notification on your phone, you can always turn to Kies, Samsung's desktop PC app, for help. You should be able to install the new software using it too. For now, the rollout seems to be confined to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. However, it's sure to spread to other markets soon. Just as the changelog in the screenshot notes, aside from bumping up the Android version, the new software also brings with it some unnamed security enhancements, improved UI and system stability, and performance...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_duos_receives_android_511_update-news-12889.php

Samsung Galaxy J2 appears in GeekBench database

Samsung Galaxy J2 has popped in various rumors throughout the last few months, but just few days ago we learned some units was shipped in India for testing purposes. This was an obvious sign Samsung is very close to launching the Galaxy J2 officially. Today we got an even better evidence the Galaxy J2 is indeed now in testing. The smartphone popped in the GeekBench results database. According to its recorded data, the J2 packs a quad-core 1.2GHz 32-bit processor (probably Cortex-A7), 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. From the previous leak we know the Galaxy J2 display should be a 4.7" qHD unit, a small bump over the Galaxy J1. We expect the device to go official very soon. It should be launched in India, and probably China, before other markets. Source 1 | Source 2 |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j2_revealed_in_geekbench-news-12888.php

OnePlus 2 might come with dual-lens rear camera

The OnePlus 2 smartphone, which is set to be officially announced on July 27, will come with a dual-camera set-up on the back, according to some leaked sketches of the device obtained by Business Insider. As you can see in the sketch above, the set-up sits just above the fingerprint sensor, which the Chinese company recently confirmed through a teaser. Another leaked sketch (see image below) reveals that the OnePlus One successor will come with an 8MP front camera. The sketches also reveal that the phone will be made of glass and metal. Of course, there is currently no way to ascertain all this information. So far, in addition to the fingerprint sensor mentioned above, what we do know for sure is that the handset will employ the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, and will have a USB Type-C...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leak_reveals_oneplus_2_might_come_with_duallens_rear_camera-news-12887.php

Rumor: Apple Watch 2 will also come with square display

If you're hoping that the next generation Apple Watch will sport a round display, there is some bad news: a new report out of South Korea is suggesting that Apple is planning to retain the square form factor in the Watch 2. It is also being said that the next version of the smartwatch will have the same screen size and resolution as its predecessor. The report, however, notes that the display on the Watch 2 will be thinner so as to allow for a larger battery. Finally, the rumor also says that aside from LG, Samsung will also provide P-OLED panels for the wearable device, which is in contrary to some earlier reports that suggested that LG will remain the exclusive display supplier for the Watch...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/rumour_apple_watch_2_will_also_come_with_square_display-news-12886.php

More details emerge on Samsung's next Tizen phone

More details have emerged on Samsung's next Tizen-powered smartphone. While previous rumors had suggested that the Z1 successor will be called the Z3, as well as revealed some of its specifications, a new report has revealed that the device will carry a model number of SM-Z300H_SWA_DD. The report also notes that the handset is expected to run the version 3.0 of the South Korean company's own mobile operating system. While there was no word on the device's release window, the report did say that Samsung could unveil the Z3 smartphone during its Tizen Development Summit, which is scheduled for July 30-31 in India. Via | Image...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/more_details_emerge_on_samsungs_next_tizen_phone-news-12885.php

Analyst predicts Apple Watch sales will start slowing down fast

Smartwatches are still a developing niche, so there is quite a lot of uncertainty in the market. Still, if someone was going to make it big selling the odd accessories, Apple would be the best bet. Despite all the company's marketing efforts to push the Watch, it seems initial buzz has started wearing off and sales are heading for a significant decline. At least, that is what Brad Hargreaves predicts. The leading analyst at Pacific Crest Securities and has worked on Apple Watch forecasts in the past. As Brad clarified in a note to his clients, the Apple Watch should still manage to meet and perhaps even exceed the 5.5 million sales, he predicted for Q1 2015. Then however enthusiasm is quickly predicted to fade away - sales in the third and fourth fiscal quarters, which he initially estimated at 11 million, have been slashed to 10.5 and numbers decrease even more drastically for 2016 - 21 million watches, instead of 24 million. Brad Hargreaves bases his prediction on quite a lot of indicators: Store visits, Google search volume, third-party data and recent supply checks all suggest demand for Apple Watch has fallen sharply from initial levels, Google search statistics were also tabbed for extra info, so the research seems to be fairly extensive. Still, we just have to wait and see if the future is quite as gloomy for the Apple Watch and where such a scenario leaves other wearables as well. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/analyst_predicts_apple_watch_sales_will_start_slowing_down_fast-news-12884.php

Exclusive: iPhone 6s duo to be thicker, case sketches confirm

The case maker ITSKINS will be starting work on its lineup for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. Naturally it got the official dimensions for the devices and those are clearly visible by the sketches below. While the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will look exactly like the current sixth generation, they will be a hair thicker. The iPhone 6s should be 7.0 mm tick, up 0.1mm from the iPhone 6, while the iPhone 6s Plus will be 7.13mm - up just 0.03mm from the 7.1 thick 6 Plus model. The extra thickness is somewhat of a confirmation of the Force Touch display, which requires some extra space. The rumor has been around for quite some time and after the new MacBook Pro lineup and Apple Watch, the iPhone 6s duo will be next to get the pressure-sensitive technology. The Force Touch display, also hinted in the code of iOS 9, will allow for new gestures on the iPhones. The iPhone 6s smartphones are reportedly entering production, so it makes sense the case maker begin theirs as well. The iPhone 6s should be unveiled in September with better chipset, a 12MP camera, LTE Cat.6 capable modem, and maybe a USB-C connectivity...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_iphone_6s_duo_to_be_slightly_thicker_case_sketches_confirm-news-12883.php

Xiaomi confirms 35 million handset shipped in 1H 2015

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_has_shipped_35_million_handset_in_the_first_half_of_2015-news-12882.php

Apple iPhone 6s family rumored to feature a 12MP camera module

The Apple iPhone 6s family will feature 12MP main cameras according to leaked images on Weibo by alleged Foxconn employee. The photos have subsequently been removed from the account. The camera unit has reportedly been optimized to shoot 4K video and slow-motion footage at 240 frames per second. Previous rumors suggested that Apple might opt for a 16MP unit in the iPhone 6 successor. With internal model numbers N66 for iPhone 6s and N71 for iPhone 6s Plus, both models will pack 2GB of RAM, 5MP front camera, and LTE Category 6 modem. The successors of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have reportedly entered early production. Apple is expected to launch the duo in September. Via...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_family_rumored_to_feature_a_12mp_camera_module-news-12881.php

Three OnePlus 2 models get Bluetooth SIG certification

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/three_oneplus_2_models_certified_by_bluetooth_sig-news-12879.php

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge+ cases leak

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_samsung_galaxy_note_5_galaxy_s6_edge_cases_leak-news-12880.php

Moto X (2013) gets Android 5.1 in several more countries

Nearly a couple of weeks after it started rolling out in the US, Brazil, and Canada, the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Moto X 2013 is now seeding in 14 more countries. These countries include Australia, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain. It's worth mentioning that the update is currently only available for retail units in these markets. Meanwhile, if you aren't in the know already, the Moto X (2014) on AT&T and US Cellular is also currently getting Android 5.1...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x_2013_starts_getting_android_51_in_several_more_countries-news-12878.php

Asus tipped to announce a budget-friendly smartphone soon

Asus will soon announce a new, budget-friendly ZenFone series smartphone, according to the latest rumor out of the company's home country of Taiwan. Dubbed ZenFone Go ZC500TG, the device will be powered by a MediaTek SoC with quad-core processor, and sport a 5-inch HD display. It will come with 2GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. In terms of camera, the handset will feature an 8MP rear unit and a 2MP front shooter. The rumor also says that the ZenFone Go will just offer 3G connectivity with no 4G LTE support, and could be announced before the end of this month. Needless to say, none of this has been officially confirmed by Asus, so take it with a pinch of salt. Via...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_rumoured_to_announce_a_budgetfriendly_smartphone_soon-news-12877.php

Verizon Galaxy Note Edge gets Android Lollipop update

The Verizon variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, which was released back in January this year with Android 4.4.4 KitKat on-board, has started getting the the Lollipop update. Carrying a version number of N915VVRU2BOF2, the update brings Android 5.0 to the handset. It includes the usual Lollipop features, such as Material Design, improved notifications, and several other changes. Although the OTA is currently rolling out, it might take some time before the update notification pops up on your phone. Meanwhile, if you aren't already aware, the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for the Motorola Droid Turbo smartphone - which is exclusively available on Verizon - is also expected to roll out today. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_galaxy_note_edge_gets_android_lollipop_update-news-12876.php

LG G4 Stylus is set to arrive in India in a few days

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4_stylus_is_set_to_arrive_in_india_in_a_few_days-news-12875.php

Apple iPhone 6s duo to come with LTE Cat.6 modem

A new leaked picture of the next generation iPhone 6s motherboard suggest Apple will be using a new Qualcomm modem, which will allow for LTE Cat.6 connectivity and will reduce the energy consumption. Qualcomm MDM9635M is the chip visible on the board. It is manufactured on a new 20nm process, which reduces the chip size, energy consumption and heat signature. The new modem is also known as 9X35 Gobi and supports LTE Cat.6 connectivity. The latter translates into theoretical 300Mbps download and 50Mpbs upload speeds. The smaller modem may give Apple some extra space, which can be used either for the rumored Force Touch display or perhaps a bigger battery. If Apple can come up with an even smaller motherboard, than the one in the iPhone 6 generation, we may be getting both. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus should go official in September, but the recent rumors have it Apple is already pushing the new iPhones into...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_duo_to_come_with_lte_cat6_qualcomm_modem-news-12873.php

Alleged Lumia 1030 front panel surfaces

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_lumia_1030_front_panel_photos_have_surfaced-news-12874.php

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 specs leaked; said to release in November

The Xiaomi Mi 5 has already been the subject of several rumours and leaks, but now we have one more to add to the list. The latest one provides specifications as well as the release time-frame of the device. As per the report, the handset will be powered by the yet-to-be-released Snapdragon 820 SoC, and sport a 5.3-inch display with a 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution. It will come with 4GB RAM and 16/64GB expandable internal memory options, and will pack in a 3,030mAh battery. In terms of camera, the smartphone will feature a 16MP rear unit and a 6MP front shooter. It will come with a fingerprint scanner, and run Android 5.1.1 out-of-the-box. The rumor also says that the Mi 4 successor - which is internally codenamed as Libra - will be released in November, something which is in-line with what a leaked Xiaomi product roadmap revealed back in May this year. There was, however, no word on the pricing and availability of the phone just yet. Via 1 | Via...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_xiaomi_mi_5_specs_leaked_said_to_release_in_november-news-12872.php

Samsung Galaxy A8 to come with a new 16MP camera sensor

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8_to_come_with_a_new_16mp_camera_sensor-news-12871.php

Moto X (2014) on AT&T and US Cellular also getting Android 5.1

Just a day after it started hitting the Verizon variant, the Android 5.1 Lollipop update has also started rolling out to the AT&T and US Cellular variants of the Moto X (2014). As usual, the news was announced by David Schuster, senior director for software product management at Motorola Mobility. He said that full deployment has begun for the USC variant, while the AT&T variant is open for pull. If you are not already aware, full deployment means that you'll get an OTA notification on your device, while open for pull means that you'll have to fetch the update by heading to the settings menu on your handset. In addition, Schuster also revealed that the Cricket variant of the Moto E (2nd Gen) smartphone is also getting the Android 5.1 Lollipop update. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_and_us_cellular_moto_x_2014_now_getting_android_51-news-12870.php

Oppo officially enters Australian market with Dick Smith

Oppo announced today an exclusive partnership with Australian retailer Dick Smith. Its stores will begin offering Oppo smartphones and accessories on July 14. The partnership covers more than 400 Dick Smith stores across Australia including all 360 Dick Smith retail stores, 9 Move stores and 28 departments by Dick Smith and David Jones. While all popular Oppo smartphones and accessories will become available for retail purchase on July 14, the Oppo R7 and R7 Plus, company's latest devices, will hit the shelves in Australia two weeks later - on July 28. Are you thrilled about the opportunity to get Oppo smartphones through official channels in Australia? Oppo Find 7 and Find 7a, Oppo N1 and N3 mini, Oppo R1x are just part of the interesting devices you will be able to pick up just two weeks from...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_officially_enters_australian_market_with_dick_smith-news-12869.php

Xiaomi expands beyond Asia, starts selling phones in Brazil

More than six months after announcing that it will soon start manufacturing phones in Brazil, Xiaomi has walked the talk. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has entered into an agreement with contract manufacturer Foxconn, which runs a manufacturing facility outside of Sao Paulo. "We offer high-quality products at incredibly aggressive prices, so we're starting with larger developing markets where people are very price-sensitive," said Xiaomi's global vice-president, Hugo Barra. He also announced that the company's entry-level Redmi 2 smartphone will be released in Brazil next week, carrying a $160 price tag. Barra also revealed that Brazil is "stage one of our Latin America launch," adding that Mexico and Colombia are next on the company's radar. Via ...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_expands_beyond_asia_starts_making_phones_in_brazil-news-12867.php

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