Samsung patents sensor pads to control devices with their edges

Everything around Samsung appears to be edges these days and we last told you about the company's Apps Edge initiative. Apparently another branch of the R&D department is working on a different aspect of edge operation, this time for conventional, flat screens. Making you wonder how no one had thought of it until now, Samsung has filed for a...

Lenovo Vibe P1 hits TENAA with a 5-inch screen, quad-core CPU

All the way back in February a massive leak revealed a whole bunch of Lenovo smartphones, and timing made everyone think they were headed for an MWC launch. No such thing happened and the company's stand in Barcelona was dominated by the camera-centric Vibe Shot, accompanied by the affordable A7000. One by one, the other stars of that leak have started...

At least six Microsoft Lumias in the works, one with front flash?

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_least_six_microsoft_lumias_in_the_works_one_with_front_flash-news-12999.p...

Gartner: Worldwide PC shipments drop by 9.5 percent in Q2 2015

The PC market has been slowly shrinking over the years, and this year is no different. According to Gartner, the PC shipments in the second quarter of 2015 dropped by 9.5 percent worldwide compared to the same quarter last year. Lenovo was the top company once again in the PC space but suffered a year-on year decline for the first time since 2013....

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge get a $200 price cut in the US

If you've been refusing to believe that the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge Plus are coming soon, this latest offer from AT&T should give you some food for thought. The US carrier has taken $200 off the prices of the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge phablets. Admittedly, we're talking about the 2-year contract prices but if you're after a commitment...

Google adds 'Send to device' button on the desktop Google Maps

Previously if you had to open the directions to a place on your Android phone after viewing it on your computer, you would likely have to open it again. This new addition makes life a little easier. You might see the 'Send to device' option appear when you click on a place in Google Maps desktop version. This should open the place on your Android...

Samsung patents a mysterious Apps Edge trademark

Samsung has been determined to show us that new functionality can be found in the use of curved-edge displays. The pioneering Galaxy Note Edge introduced new ways of interacting with the smartphone, but as a first-gen product the special sibling to the Note 4 was not without its flaws. The Galaxy S6 edge is a toned-down attempt, where the curves...

Motorola Moto G 2015 shows up in a set of leaked renders

The hugely successful original Motorola Moto G was released back in November 2013 and was a value-packed proposition that delivered most of the truly necessary features an Android phone must have without breaking the bank. The second-gen Moto G brought a few minor tweaks, but was no longer as lucrative a deal, as its hardware had gotten a bit outdated....

A duo of brand new iPhone 6 ads go live

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/a_duo_of_brand_new_iphone_6_ads_go_live-news-12994.p...

Unlocked LG G Flex 2 gets a price cut to $329.99

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/unlocked_lg_g_flex_2_gets_a_price_cut_to_32999-news-12992.p...

OnePlus 2 teaser video features fan who has actually seen it

OnePlus is revving up its teaser campaign for the device it's going to announce on July 27 in virtual reality. After having revealed some specs for the OnePlus 2 bit by bit over the past few weeks, we're now treated to a promo video. Starring in it is a "OnePlus superfan" and forum moderator, who has actually seen, touched, and played with the OnePlus...

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 is now available to buy in the US for $199.99

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenpad_s_80_is_now_available_to_buy_in_the_us_for_19999-news-12991.p...

Introducing the new GSMArena.com

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_the_new_gsmarenacom-news-12982.p...

5.5-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 passes through TENAA

Back in January we thought we saw the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 passing through TENAA, China's equivalent to the FCC. However, that may not have been the case, since phones going through the agency's tests usually launch a few weeks after. And the Redmi Note 2 still isn't official. That said, a handset that very well may be it has now been certified by...

Our blog is dead, long live our blog

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_blog_is_dead_long_live_the_blog-news-12988.p...

IBM announces the world's first 7nm chip with functioning transistors

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ibm_announces_the_worlds_first_7nm_chip_with_functioning_transistors-news-12986.p...

Google Play web design gets an update

Google has rolled out the updated design of the website to everyone. The redesign is only focused on improved product pages more than anything else. If you click on any item on the website now, you will be greeted by a narrow view that looks almost like someone copy pasted the Google Play app UI on to the web page. The narrow column wastes quite...

Legendary Pictures has a new set of VR experiences for Google Cardboard

Say what you want about Google Cardboard, but the low-budget stereoscopic headset can be a lot of fun. Sadly, compatible and amusing content still seems to be scarce and hard to come across. Which is why we are happy to share every new bit of fun we find, like Legendary Picture's new app. It is available for both Android and iOS devices and should...

Facebook News Feed changes to give you more control over what shows up

The News Feed is one of the most important parts of Facebook, so this is pretty big news. The social network has announced that it's giving its users more ways to tweak what shows up in the News Feed. This comes by way of a revamped News Feed Preferences menu, which launches on iOS today and will become available for Android and the Web "over the...

Barnes & Noble is shutting down its international Windows Nook store

If you happen to be an avid reader and like the whole idea of an e-book device, then you probably own a Kindle. Yet, Amazon's signature device does have quite a few alternatives, most-notably the Barnes & Noble Nook, which a lot of users do find to be more-convenient than a Kindle. All seems to be good and well with the company's e-ink readers,...

Nokia Z Launcher gets minor update, still in beta

While the Nokia sub-unit that Microsoft acquired is going through some hard times, the Nokia company still musters some excitement and continues to develop its launcher replacement, the Nokia Z Launcher. The latest update brings a short changelog but it's all welcome improvements. New functionality allows you to change the wallpaper from the launcher...

New Office 2016 for Mac now available for purchase

Microsoft has released the final version of Office 2016 for Mac. The company had released a preview back in March but now you can purchase the full version from Microsoft. Office 2016 for Mac is a complete revamp of the old Office 2011. The new app brings the new UI design seen on the Windows and mobile versions of Office while harmonizing with the...

ZTE brings its Spro 2 pico-projector to Verizon

The ZTE Spro 2 is an odd (but probably useful) pairing between a pico-projector and an LTE hotspot. Oh, and it runs Android. With full access to the Google Play Store. And it has a 5-inch touchscreen. You're probably intrigued by now. Well, if your interest has been piqued, you should know that starting today there's a version of the Spro 2 out which...

Asus ZenFone 2 can boot Windows 7

The latest smartphone that can boot an OS it will likely never need is Asus ZenFone 2. A crafty XDA Developers member ported Microsoft Windows 7 to the Intel Atom-based smartphone. The desktop OS was ported on the ZE551ML variant of the ZenFone 2. Windows 7 runs on the smartphone as an aSPICE KVM virtual machine. The desktop OS runs a tad slow on...

Mac OS X El Capitan public beta goes live

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/mac_os_x_el_capitan_public_beta_goes_live_-news-12976.p...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launch sooner than expected, to come in August?

Samsung made IFA the home of the Galaxy Note and so it has been for four generations. This might soon be changing though, as the Wall Street Journal reports the Galaxy Note 5 might launch in mid-August. Last time around the 5.5" iPhone 6 Plus was unveiled just days after the new Note and it stole some of its thunder. Launching sooner will give Samsung...

XOLO Black announced in India, comes with dual rear cameras

XOLO has launched its new brand today - Black - which will be the company's online only series of smartphone. The first device in the range, called simply XOLO Black, will be sold exclusively through Flipkart for Rs. 12,999 ($205). The XOLO Black has a slim 7.3mm body with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on front and back. It also has a dual camera feature,...

BlackBerry gets Android domains, confirms a phone is coming shortly

BlackBerry just can't seem to catch a break lately. The legendary Canadian company has been struggling to keep afloat in the competitive mobile industry and Android has been cited more than a few times as the savior the manufacturer desperately needs. We have heard the rumors time and time again and BlackBerry's own CEO John Chen has even stated...

OnePlus 2 will have 3,300 mAh battery, support for more bands

OnePlus doesn't want to get off the hype train when it comes to its next smartphone. A few members of the Chinese company's team took to Reddit today for an AMA session, during which a few new details about the OnePlus 2 have been revealed. First off, the picture you can see below got posted. That's a OnePlus One, obviously. Though underneath it...

Android M Developer Preview receives first OTA update

The Android M Developer Preview was launched by Google at the end of May, after the official unveiling of the most important new features in the latest OS release. Back then, Google promised that the M Developer Preview would receive a couple of updates before the software becomes stable enough to be consumed by the general public. These updates...

GSMArena smartphone buyer's guide: July 2015

The summer doesn't always look like the best time to get a new smartphone. Most people have other things on their mind and even the makers are taking a break after a busy start of the season. CES, MWC... Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_buyers_guide_july_2015-review-1272.p...

Apple iOS 9 public beta is now available for everyone

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ios_9_public_beta_is_now_available_for_everyone-news-12970.p...

Samsung Galaxy A8 leaks again in new renders, gets priced

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8_leaks_again_in_officiallooking_renders-news-12969.p...

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo surfaces in Wi-Fi certification

The possibility of a Neo variant of the Galaxy S5 has been tossed around ever since the former flagship came out last year. Since then at least a few rumors have gone by, but the device never came to be. Recently, however, the possibility of a new S5 variant has been rekindled and a new Wi-Fi certification might finally give us a glimpse of what...

The restructured Microsoft to release up to six phones per year

Microsoft is undergoing some major changes, starting with the writing off the Nokia acquisition and laying off 7,800 employees. The Nokia Devices and Services business was obviously a failure and quickly became a burden. The restructuring includes Microsoft's Executive Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson to become the head...

Xiaomi Mi5 Plus swings by TENAA, poses for photos

It is no secret that Xiaomi is hard at work on two new devices - the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi5 Plus. The latter was the subject of many rumors and more than a few speculations about its specs sheet. Now, the headset has gone through TENAA and we can finally confirm its hardware once and for all. Sadly, earlier rumors of a 23MP rear camera should be disregarded....

Samsung Galaxy A8 goes in testing ahead of launch

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8_imported_in_india_for_testing-news-12965.p...

LG G4 Beat goes official with Snapdragon 615 SoC

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g4_beat_with_snapdragon_615_soc_goes_official-news-12964.p...

Apple is gearing up for a record iPhone 6s launch

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_gearing_up_for_a_record_iphone_6s_launch-news-12963.p...

Apple iOS 9 beta 3 goes out to registered developers

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ios_9_beta_3_goes_out_to_registered_developers_-news-12962.p...

Android 5.1 is now available for AT&T's original Moto X

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_51_is_now_available_for_at_ts_original_moto_x-news-12961.p...

Verizon's Sony Xperia Z4v will be released on August 13

Last month Sony and Verizon announced the Xperia Z4v, a slightly enhanced version of the Z3+ which will be exclusive to the carrier nicknamed Big Red. This arrangement follows in the footsteps of the Z3v from last year, so it's no surprise really. One of the important details that was missing from the unveiling of the Z4v was its release date. Thankfully...

Microsoft lays off 7,800 people, writes off Nokia acquisition

Through the voice of Satya Nadella (pictured below), its CEO, Microsoft today unveiled some bad news for a significant portion of its employees. In an email actually addressed to Microsoft employees, Nadella announced that up to 7,800 jobs will be slashed globally, primarily in the company's phone business. That's the one it acquired from Nokia in...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge Plus hardware detailed

Samsung's future high end phablet lineup is drawing more attention by the day and a few extra details have now surfaced on the Galaxy Note 5. Along with that, we're also being treated to a few specs of the Galaxy S6 edge Plus, which appears to be the name Samsung has settled on for the edge-screened upmarket phablet. Starting with the Note 5, the...

Samsung Galaxy A8 to be released in China on July 17

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a8_to_be_released_in_china_on_july_17-news-12957.p...

New leak details the new Moto G and reveals a Moto X Sport

A couple of rather interesting, albeit pretty low-quality shots have surfaced online. They are said to come from Entel - Chile's largest carrier and seem to show two upcoming Motorola devices. One is the Moto G (2015) or 3rd gen. The legendary budget handset has come a long way since the original came out in 2013 and the latest iteration promises...

Windows 10 Phone build 10158 faster, Store graduates from beta

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_10_phone_build_10158_faster_store_graduates_from_beta-news-12955.p...

Samsung SM-G9198 is a flip phone with Snapdragon 808 SoC

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_smg9198_is_a_flip_phone_with_snapdragon_808_soc-news-12954.p...

Apple Watch sales have taken a 90% dip since opening week

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_watch_sales_have_taken_a_90_dip_since_opening_week-news-12953.p...

Sprint to sell the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime from July 10

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime made its debut in the US back in April at Cricket. Now though it looks like another carrier is getting ready to sell it. We're talking about Sprint, which is apparently going to offer the Galaxy Grand Prime to its customers starting on July 10, which is this Friday. This information has been leaked through the image...