Meerkat can now livestream from a connected GoPro camera

In case you haven't switched to Periscope already for all your live streaming needs and have a GoPro camera, you would be glad to know that Meerkat now allows you to use your GoPro to do the streaming. Previously, the app required you to use the camera on the phone to record and stream the video but with this update users can pair their GoPro 3 with...

New report claims the Galaxy Note 5 won't have an auto-eject S Pen

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_report_claims_the_galaxy_note_5_wont_have_an_autoeject_s_pen-news-13239.p...

OnePlus 2 launch app is now available to download ahead of Monday's event

After weeks and weeks of building hype, OnePlus is finally ready to fully out its next smartphone this coming Monday, on July 27. And in anticipation of its big event on that date, the Chinese company has now released its official launch app for the OnePlus 2 in the Google Play Store. You'll need this app if you want to watch the unveiling, whether...

Twitter starts cracking down on tweet thieves, deletes stolen tweets

Twitter has had a problem of stolen content since pretty much its inception. More often than not, that funny tweet you read was stolen from someone else, which was stolen from someone else, which was probably stolen from someone else. So far there didn't seem to be much users could do about this problem, and not much Twitter was doing about it either....

Xiaomi Mi4 64GB now with a permanent price cut in India

Just yesterday, Xiaomi put out a great offer for the 64GB variant of the Mi4. The handset was available for INR 17,999, down from INR 19,999, or about $31 less. This was part of the company's birthday celebration - marking one year since it entered the India market. It appears the 24 hour Flipkart sale was a smashing success, so today Xiaomi has...

BlackBerry's enterprise services will no longer function in Pakistan

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberrys_enterprise_services_will_no_longer_function_in_pakistan-news-13237.p...

Microsoft Lumia 640 now available for purchase on AT&T

Nearly a month after the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL landed on AT&T, the carrier has also started selling its smaller sibling Lumia 640. The device is now available as part of AT&T's GoPhone line, and carries a price tag of $79.99. Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 400 SoC with quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU and Adreno 305 GPU,...

Chromecast turns two and celebrates with 90 days of Play Music all access

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/chromecast_turns_two_and_celebrates_with_90_days_of_play_music_all_access-news-13235.p...

HTC Hima Aero with QHD display tipped to launch on AT&T

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hima_aero_with_qhd_display_tipped_to_launch_on_at_t-news-13232.p...

Microsoft Surface 3 (4G LTE) now available for purchase in US

The LTE-capable variant of the Surface 3 tablet, which was unveiled by Microsoft back in March this year, is now up for sale in the US, where AT&T has become the first carrier to offer the device. The carrier is selling the LTE model with 2GB RAM and 64GB internal memory for $499 on a regular 2-year contract and $599 sans-contract. It is also...

Leaked images tease new 'Made for Bond' Sony Xperia smartphone

A couple of images have leaked online indicating that the upcoming movie Spectre will see James Bond using a yet-to-be-announced Sony Xperia smartphone. As you can see in the images above, the device - dubbed Xperia *5, with the letter before 5 blurred out - is being marketed as Made for Bond. There's little doubt that the handset in question will...

Samsung begins taking Galaxy Tab S2 pre-orders in Europe

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_begins_taking_galaxy_tab_s2_preorders_in_europe-news-13230.p...

LG G Pad 2 said to be powered by SD-805 SoC, coming this October

The specifications of the LG G Pad 2 have been leaked, thanks to known leakster Leaksfly, who posted the details on his Weibo page yesterday. According to the leak, the device will be powered by a Snapdragon 805 chipset with quad-core CPU and Adreno 420 GPU, and sport an 8.3-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. Going by the screen size,...

The Oxygen OS of OnePlus 2 will have Android M features on board

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_oxygen_os_of_oneplus_2_will_have_android_m_features_on_board-news-13227.p...

LG Display will invest almost $1 billion in flexible OLED display production

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_display_will_invest_almost_1_billion_in_flexible_oled_display_production_-news-13212.p...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will have 4GB of RAM, benchmark reveals

As we get closer to the Samsung Galaxy Note 5's rumored launch date of August 13, more and more details about it are starting to surface. Just recently we saw it smiling for the camera in some live images, and we've had our fair share of renders originating at case makers too. Now through a benchmark run it's been revealed that at least one version...

Sony Xperia C4 Dual review: Flashy performer

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_c4_dual-review-1276.p...

Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) handled before announcement

Almost 5 full days left before the scheduled official announcement on July 28, a working Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) unit has fallen into the hands of reviewers, keen to share a first glimpse of the smartphone. Away from the dim surroundings, typical of such pre-release hands-on occasions, this year's Moto G is the star of a proper photoshoot. The...

LG launches low-end LG Max smartphone in India, priced at $172

LG has launched a new budget phone in the Indian market, the LG Max. India is one of the first few markets to get this phone ahead of Europe and CIS nations. The LG Max has a 5.0-inch 854x480 resolution display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, microSD support, 8 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera with Gesture Shot and...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A & S Pen quietly unveiled

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_a_plus_with_s_pen_now_available_in_france-news-13217.p...

64GB Xiaomi Mi 4 gets a price cut in India

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_4_64gb_variant_receives_price_cut_in_india-news-13220.p...

AdDuplex says Lumia 640 has outperformed Lumia 520 in US

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/adduplex_says_lumia_640_has_outperformed_lumia_520_in_us-news-13219.p...

Latest YouTube mobile app update brings three new tabs

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_for_ios_and_android_update_brings_three_new_tabs-news-13218.p...

Entry-level Huawei Y6 Scale has its specs leaked

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/entrylevel_huawei_y6_scale_has_its_specs_leaked-news-13216.p...

Second-gen Android One smartphone likely to be unveiled next week

Earlier this month, there were reports that Google will launch a Lava-manufactured Android One smartphone in India on July 14, but that didn't happen. However, it now looks like the device will most probably be unveiled next week. Lava has sent out press invites for an event on July 27. The image (see above) accompanying the invite effectively reads,"...

Several top-rated iOS apps and games are now available for under $1

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/several_toprated_ios_apps_and_games_are_now_available_for_under_1-news-13214.p...

Moto E (2nd gen) receives a price cut in India

Motorola has slashed the price of the second-generation Moto E smartphone in India by INR 1,000 ($16). The price cut is applicable on both 3G and 4G LTE variants of the device, which are now available for INR 5,999 ($94) and INR 6,999 ($110), respectively on Flipkart. In addition, the online retailer is also running an exchange offer under which...

LG unveils the Tone Active, a Bluetooth headset that will be exclusive to AT&T

The LG Tone Infinim is certainly the most well known member of the Korean company's line of Bluetooth headsets, but there are many more. And today the newest addition to this roster was announced - the LG Tone Active. Like its name implies, this is an accessory designed to be used while running, biking, or working out. It comes with IPx3 rating,...

Moto Maker options for Moto G (3rd gen) get detailed

We are now mere days away from the official unveiling of the 3rd generation Moto G, which is scheduled for July 28. So far practically everything about this device has been leaked, except for what we're sharing with you now. It's been rumored before that the Moto G (3rd gen) will be part of Motorola's Moto Maker customization program, and now this...

Specs of upcoming Lumia 550, 750 and 850 leak

Microsoft has been rapidly shifting strategy lately, writing off the Nokia acquisition and taking a lot more conservative approach for the next generation smartphones. Still it seems the company will not cancel any phones that were already in development when the strategy change happened. Microsoft is expected to release one of two phones annually...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ live images appear

Tradition dictates that rumors and leaked renders of an upcoming smartphone should be followed by actual live photos, and here we go as Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+ posed in front of a camera. Confirming what was already more or less established, the images depict the edged phablet in golden attire, while the Note 5 is in a more orthodox...

Uber to deliver the Xiaomi Mi Note in Singapore and Malaysia

Xiaomi has entered into a partnership with Uber, allowing people in Singapore and Malaysia to order the Mi Note smartphone - which has just launched there - from within the ride sharing company's mobile app. "This is an awesome and first-of-its-kind collaboration between two of the most innovative tech startups in the world," said the Chinese company's...

This is what the gold and white Moto X 2015 looks like

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/this_is_what_the_gold_and_white_2015_moto_x_looks_like-news-13207.p...

The Apple Watch captures 75% of the wearable market

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_apple_watch_might_be_doing_better_than_expected_with_a_whopping_75_percent_market_share-news-13206.p...

Nokia to launch a VR product on July 28

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_to_launch_a_vr_product_on_july_28-news-13203.p...

Microsoft rolls out software update to select Lumia devices to enable LTE support in India

Microsoft has announced that it has rolled out an update to select Lumia devices in India that enables 4G LTE support on these devices. The list of devices include the Lumia 1520, Lumia 1320, Lumia 1020, Lumia 930, Lumia 925, Lumia 920, Lumia 830, and Lumia 625. You will need to go to Settings > Phone update > Check for update to install the...

Samsung discontinues 128GB Galaxy S6/S6 Edge

When Samsung launched its flagship Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones, they were available in three storage options: 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. But now, it looks like the 128GB variant has been discontinued in India. A quick look at the company's Indian website (see image above) reveals that the Galaxy S6 as well as S6 Edge are now only available in 32GB...

MTV's programming president Susanne Daniels joins YouTube

YouTube has hired MTV's programming president Susanne Daniels as the vice president of its Originals division that, as the name suggests, focuses on bringing original content onto the video sharing website. As part of her new role, Daniels will manage the division's development pipeline and oversee production, and will report to YouTube's content...

Qualcomm announces Q3 2015 earnings, confirms upcoming job cuts

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_announces_q3_2015_earnings_confirms_upcoming_job_cuts-news-13200.p...

Samsung Z3 to reportedly launch in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal

The Samsung Z3 smartphone, which is the successor to the Tizen-powered Z1, will be launched in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, according to a Sammobile report. As per the report, the handset will have better specifications than its predecessor. It will be powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7730S processor, and sport a 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED...

Dropbox snaps up enterprise communication start-up Clementine

Dropbox has acquired Clementine, a San Francisco-based start-up that was founded just last year and focuses on providing workplace communication services (like text chat and conference calls) in a secure way - users can communicate with each other without exchanging phone numbers. "Our mission and passion for workplace collaboration remains the same,"...

T-Mobile begins selling Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and Core Prime

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, which made its debut in the US back in April at Cricket and landed on Sprint earlier this month, is now also available for purchase on T-Mobile. The device carries a price tag of $190. Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 410 SoC with quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU, and sports a 5.0...

Sony launches Concept for Android initiative to shape the UI of its smartphones

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_launches_concept_for_android_initiative_to_shape_the_ui_of_its_smartphones-news-13197.p...

Alleged live photos of Moto X (2015) make the rounds online

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_live_photos_of_moto_x_2015_make_the_rounds_online_-news-13195.p...

Apple is rolling out second iOS 9 public beta

A second public beta of iOS 9 has started rolling out to those who are running the first iteration. The the first iOS 9 public beta arrived earlier this month, on July 9. The new iOS 9 public beta brings back the Home Sharing for option that allows sharing your iTunes Library over a Wi-Fi network with other mobile devices. The Handoff feature in...

Vivo X5Pro makes it to India, will be out on August 15

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x5pro_makes_it_to_india_will_be_out_on_august_15_-news-13194.p...

Lenovo S60 Android Lollipop update now rolling out

If you happen to own Lenovo's S60 mid-ranger, here's some good news for you. The Chinese company has just started rolling out the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop for this particular device. Although it was made official this year, the Lenovo S60 launched in March running Android 4.4 KitKat, many months after Google unveiled Android 5.0 Lollipop. Now...

Asus Zenfone 2E is made official as an AT&T exclusive

If you thought that Asus' Zenfone 2 line was confusing so far, get ready for a new member to be added to the roster. This one at least bears a new name. It's called Zenfone 2E, and it was just announced as an AT&T exclusive. It is offered by the carrier's GoPhone prepaid brand. You can already nab one for just $119.99 sans contract from Walmart...

Skype for Android gets updated looks for better usability

Skype for Android has received an update today, which should already be rolling out through the Google Play Store. Skype 5.6 for Android brings with it a refreshed design that aims to make the app even easier to use than before. First off, you can now see more chats at a glance in the Recent tab. And obviously you can still jump back into one of...

ZTE unveils Axon Lux, Axon Mini and Axon Watch

As part of its market expansion strategy ZTE announced three new Axon devices for China - two smartphones and a smartwatch. ZTE Axon Lux ZTE Axon Lux is the best spec'd device of the lot - it's has a 5.5" Quad HD display and Snapdragon 810 chipset. The Axon Lux features Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass, 4GB of RAM, 128GB expandable storage, a 3,000 mAh...