The Lenovo A6000 Plus is finally getting Android 5.0 Lollipop in India

As of today, Lenovo 6000 Plus owners in India can finally enjoy Android Lollipop. The long-overdue OTA is currently seeding, so be sure to check for an update if you haven't received a notification yet. The package itself is quite big at 1092MB, has a build number of A6000_A_0001_15_08_27 and is based on Android 5.0.2. As already mentioned, the A6000...

Microsoft is going out of its way to insure you are using Edge on Windows 10

Microsoft is unquestionably the authority when it come the end-user PC market, but despite the whopping success of Windows throughout the years, the Silicon Valley giant just never seems to get it right with web browsers. Ever since the days of Netscape, Internet Explorer has been consistently outstaged by some leaner, prettier, faster and more standard-compliant...

Leaked live photos show how the new Samsung Galaxy Z3 measures next to the Z1

The Galaxy Z3 is now well on its way to user markets, as predicted and units are apparently already out in the wild. We caught a first glimpse of the device in a few life photos, but today brings us another, more substantial leak. This time the Z3 is pictured right next to its sibling, the Z1, which allows for a pretty accurate size comparison. Actually,...

New detailed renders allegedly showcase the 12.9-inch iPad Pro in more detail

If you are an Apple fan and have been lurking around for info on what the Cupertino giant has in store then you have most-definitely stumbled upon rumors of an iPad Pro at some point or another. Such speculations have actually been around ever since January 2014, which looks to be a record and at this point it is anybody's guess if there are more...

The best from IFA 2015

Now that the IFA doors are opened to the public, our job there is pretty much over. If you can't drop by and see all the exciting gadgetry on display in Berlin yourself, it's ok. Here are the few announcements you shouldn't miss. Unlike previous years, Samsung didn't wait for the Berlin venue to out its new Note phablet, which definitely left a dent...

Pop Up, Start, First and Idol 3C hands-on: Alcatel Day 2

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_ifa_2015_day_2_hands_on-review-1301.p...

Good Technology secure mobile solutions company will be joining the BlackBerry family

BlackBerry just struck a deal with the California-based Good Technology and will now be merging its mobile services into the already extensive enterprise suite. $425 million were apparently enough to snatch the mobile business, which has been an IPO candidate for quite some time now. The deal is actually quite good and here is why. Good Technology...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 landing on US Cellular September 11

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, which was made official along with the 8-inch variant back in July this year, will be available for purchase from US Cellular starting September 11. The device will be available both online as well as in stores. "As more people turn to their tablet devices for work, entertainment and productivity, we want to make sure...

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3C and Pixi First phones, Pixi 3 (10) tablet announced

After the launch of the Go and Pop ranges members yesterday, Alcatel just announced the OneTouch Idol 3C and OneTouch Pixi First smartphones. The also unveiled OneTouch Pixi 3 (10) tablet is another addition to the family of already innumerable Pixi devices. The OneTouch Idol 3C is Alcatel's best equipped model we've seen at IFA and it is in fact...

Sony rumoured to launch Xperia Z5 Compact Premium with 1080p display in Japan

Just days after Sony unveiled the Xperia Z5 series, which consists of the Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium smartphones, the rumour mill is abuzz that company is preparing to launch a Premium model of the Z5 Compact in its home country of Japan. According to a report out of China, the device will sport a 4.6-inch 1080p display, and will come...

Mozilla says hacker stole security-sensitive info after compromising its bug-tracking system

In a dedicated blog post, Mozilla has disclosed that its bug-tracking system was compromised and the hacker managed to take away security-sensitive information, which the company believes was used to attack users of its Firefox web browser. Mozilla said they believe the attacker used the stolen information to exploit the vulnerability that was patched...

LG V10 phablet passes through TENAA with high-end specs, secondary display

A yet to be announced LG V10 phablet passed through TENAA, sporting high-end specs and secondary display. The Korean manufacturer's next top shelf handset is expected to make its official debut at some point next month. The secondary display of the smartphone is placed right above its main unit. It is a tiny ticker solution - not a full-blown screen....

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium teardown reveals a dual heat pipe

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 chipset has quite a reputation for loving to overheat. On the other hand, it is that chip maker's current top of the line offering, so some smartphone makers are seeing themselves in a situation where they have to use it for their flagships. Case in point: Sony. The Xperia Z5 Premium goes with the Snapdragon 810, because...

Nokia's upcoming C1 Android smartphone allegedly shown in leaked renders

For many months now there's been speculation about Nokia re-entering the smartphone space in 2016, after the non-compete clause embedded in the sale of its smartphone division to Microsoft expires. And after initially denying it, even the Finnish company's CEO said we should in fact expect to see some Nokia-branded handsets next year. The first of...

Google Translate for Android works systemwide in Marshmallow

The Google Translate app for Android has a new trick up its sleeve, but for now it only works if you're running the Marshmallow Developer Preview. This will, however, become more widely available as the final release of Android 6.0 Marshmallow gets out and starts spreading. We're talking about the fact that Google Translate works systemwide, if you...

Motorola Nexus 6 prices slashed, 32GB version now only $350

The LG Nexus 5 (2015) (or Nexus 5X, perhaps?) and the Huawei Nexus 6 (2015) are right around the corner. If the ever more detailed leaks on Google's upcoming Marshmallow pair wasn't enough of an indication, the latest price cut of the current Motorola-made Nexus 6 clears all doubt. Originally launched at $650, the Nexus 6 now goes for $350 on Amazon.com,...

KGI claims the upcoming iPhone 6s will offer the same storage options as the current generation

As most of you surely know, Apple has set its grand unveiling event for September 9 and with IFA press conferences all but over, the industry is channeling its attention to the upcoming iPhone 6s. Rumors and speculations about the device have been more than plentiful and today a brand new twist might reveal yet another piece of the puzzle. Ming-Chi...

Alcatel unveils the OneTouch Pop Up, Star and Go Play phones, Go Watch

Alcatel has already announced a myriad of smartphones at IFA, with even more to come, we've been told. On top of that there's also a smartwatch, running a proprietary OS. The OneTouch Pop Up is the highest-specced of the lineup and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 610 (MSM8929) with an octa-core processor clocked at up to 1.4GHz. There are 2GB...

Chrome 45 for desktop brings improved RAM management

Google has released Chrome 45 for desktop, which is now available to download on PC, Mac, and Linux. The biggest change in this update is improved RAM management, which reduces the memory usage of idle tabs in the background. Chrome can now check on tabs in the background and can tell if there is no activity on them for a while. It will then aggressively...

Report: Qualcomm's claim on SD820's power efficiency doesn't mean double the battery life

A couple of days ago, Qualcomm dedicated an entire blog post detailing the design of its upcoming Snapdragon 820 system-on-chip (SoC), with special focus on Kryo, its first custom-designed 64-bit quad-core CPU. The company claimed that the chipset will be up to twice as powerful and energy efficient as its predecessor, Snapdragon 810. Being related...

Samsung Gear S2 and S2 classic hands-on: Samsung at IFA 2015

Samsung's freshly announced Gear S2 smartwatch has piqued our interest ever since we caught a first glimpse of its circular display and sleek UI several months ago. The Tizen OS wearable device made made a brief cameo at the Samsung Galaxy Note5 launch event last month, followed by its official debut a couple of days ago. Source: http://www.gs...

WhatsApp reaches 900 million monthly active users

WhatsApp has surpassed 900 million monthly active users, according to a Facebook post by CEO Jan Koum. WhatsApp crossed 800 million monthly active users back in April and around 600 million around this time last year. The company was acquired by Facebook back in February 2014 for $19 billion and since then has seen consistent growth. India remains...

ZTE Axon Elite goes global

ZTE's Axon brand already launched in China and the US and by the end of the month it will set off for the rest of the world with the ZTE Axon Elite leading the way. The initial rollout will concentrate on Europe and will go through eBay. Starting September 24 the phone will be available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK for €420 and £300...

T-Mobile's newly-launched native video calling feature is available on newest Samsung phones

T-Mobile has launched a new feature that lets you make video calls from within your smartphone's dialer, similar to the way you make normal phone calls. Dubbed Video Calling, the feature doesn't require you to download and install additional apps, the company said. "On devices with T-Mobile Video Calling, small camera icons appear next to contacts...

Mozilla begins rolling out first public preview of Firefox for iOS

Mozilla has announced that it has started rolling out the first public preview version of Firefox for iOS in New Zealand. The company said that the aim behind the move is to collect feedback, which in turn will help it create a better browsing experience. The version that is rolling out contains several features, including Intelligent Search, which...

Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual is now receiving Android 5.1.1

Sony is now rolling out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to another of its devices, but this time it's not a member of the Xperia Z line of current and former flagships. Today the newest version of Google's mobile operating system is hitting the Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual, which is the dual-SIM version of the Xperia T2 Ultra from last year. There's...

Gear S2 will cost you €349 in Europe, €399 for the S2 Classic

Samsung's already announced the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches on Monday, but today the company held a special event at IFA in Berlin just for them. The new wearables are clearly the most attractive ones the Korean company has ever produced, and they're also its first to sport a round touchscreen. If you like what you've seen so far about...

YU schedules its next smartphone unveiling for September 8

It looks like Micromax-backed Indian smartphone brand YU is now ready to launch its next device. It's still unclear what it will call the handset that will be next in line following the Yureka, Yureka Plus, and Yuphoria. But what is clear is that the company has scheduled an event for September 8, and it's now sending out press invites for it. On...

Large Samsung Galaxy View tablet gets teased

Last month we heard a rather outlandish claim - that Samsung is working on bringing to market a tablet with a whopping 18.4-inch touchscreen. Not long after that, a new report seemingly confirmed the information. What's more, this also brought us a list of leaked specs for the gigantic device. And today Samsung itself may have confirmed its existence,...

First leaked teaser picture of Xiaomi Mi 5 suggests a fingerprint scanner

Xiaomi Mi 5 name popped up quite a few times throughout the last year and yet it is still under wraps. The most recent leak from AnTuTu's result database spilled the beans on the power of its chipset - suggesting either a new generation of Snapdragon 810 or 820, or perhaps the latest MediaTek Helio X20 with ten-core tri-cluster processor. Anyway...

OneTouch Go Play, Go Watch, Xess hands-on: Alcatel at IFA 2015

At IFA 2015 Alcatel showed its sporty side with two Go devices - the OneTouch Go Play smartphone and the Go Watch smartwatch. Both brave the elements and can control a GoPro action cam. Tthere's also the Alcatel OneTouch Xess tablet, a whopping 17.3" device for the home. More specifically for the kitchen. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alcate...

Barnes & Noble latest Nook tablet is based off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

Barnes & Noble announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Nook slate with 8" Super AMOLED display. Long story short - it's a plain Tab S2 8.0 with some Nook goodies pre-installed. The slate offers an 8" Super AMOLED display with Quad HD resolution and is powered by an octa-core processor, courtesy of the Exynos 5433 SoC. It has an 8MP rear camera, 32GB...

LG G4 Note could be released on October 10

For quite a while now, LG has been rumored to be preparing a new flagship smartphone, one to launch in the latter half of this year. Recently some of the previously leaked details about it, such as having a premium metal build, have been refuted - but it looks like it's coming nevertheless. It could be called G4 Pro or G4 Note, depending on which...

Google launches new Street View apps for Android and iOS

Today Google updated the Android's Street View app and launched a standalone Street View app for the iOS. Both apps offer the same functionality and support adding your photo spheres around the globe. Now you can not only explore the world via street view and check out amazing places thanks to the photos spheres worldwide, but you can also contribute...

LG Nexus 5X to launch on September 29 priced at $400

We've already heard not once, but twice that September 29 is the date when Google will finally unveil its two Nexus smartphones for this year - a Huawei-made phablet and an LG offering that's meant to be the successor to the Nexus 5 from 2013. Up until now we've been calling this the Nexus 5 (2015), but a new rumor says that won't be its final name....

Skype 6.0 now available on iOS and Android, boasts with new design

Skype launched a new 6.0 version of its app for Android and iOS. The updated app features a new optimized design for both operating systems among a plethora of new goodies. The Android app comes with Material-inspired design, introduces a new floating action button and improved search function. It also tweaks the messaging service, focusing on the...

Samsung Gear S2 and S2 classic hands-on: Samsung at IFA 2015

Samsung's freshly announced Gear S2 smartwatch has piqued our interest ever since we caught a first glimpse of its circular display and sleek UI several months ago. The Tizen OS wearable device made made a brief cameo at the Samsung Galaxy Note5 launch event last month, followed by its official debut a couple of days ago. Source: http://www.gs...

Watch the Samsung press conference live here

This year Samsung couldn't wait until September for its customary IFA phablet announcement and the Galaxy Note5 got an early launch last month, joined by the Galaxy S6 edge+. Being a no-show at the expo was out of the question, though, and the Koreans kept the Gear S2 smartwatch to entertain the audience in Berlin, though it too was already made...

European prices for the Xperia Z5, Z5 Premium, Z5 Compact revealed

Like the new Xperia Z5 family? Prepare to pony up the big bucks then. Sony's online stores in Europe along with Amazon and others have started putting up price tags, let's just say that 4K display is going to cost you. Keep in mind these are for SIM-free, 32GB phones and they are on pre-order for now. Shipping is set for early October. .atable tr:first-child...

Acer Predator 6 and Jade Primo hands-on: Acer at IFA 2015

Acer kicked off the IFA 2015 press conferences and definitely went all out. The OEM unveiled an avalanche of new devices across most of its product branches, ranging from PC's and gaming hardware all the way to Android and Windows mobiles. The amount of new tech was so overwhelming that we are still catching up with our hands-on experiences. Source:...

Lenovo Phab Plus, Vibe S1 hands-on: Lenovo at IFA 2015

Lenovo balanced practical devices with forward-looking ones. The Lenovo Vibe S1 follows the current trend of selfie photography with two cameras above its screen. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_ifa_2015_hands_on-review-1298.p...

ZTE Blade V6 and Nubia My Prague hands-on: ZTE at IFA 2015

Sony's back, and it returns with aplomb. The company has brought us an entire Xperia Z5 family of smartphones ranging from the Xperia Z5 Compact for small pockets to the 5.5-inch Xperia Z5 Premium with the industry's first 4K display in a production smartphone. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ifa_2015_zte-review-1296.p...

LG G4 Pro tipped to come with a plastic body and removable battery

A rumor was started earlier this year, that the G4 might not be the company's true flagship for 2015. A metal-clad super high-end model was mentioned six months ago, and then resurfaced in rumors a few months later, but is yet to materialize. Both the G4 Pro and G4 Note monikers have been heard, depending on who you ask. A new report out of Korea...

SEAT cars will support Apple Car Play, Android Auto and MirrorLink

SEAT's new Full Link claims to be the first car infotainment system that supports the three major smartphone-to-head unit technologies - Apple Car Play, Android Auto and MirrorLink. The new SEAT Ibiza (launched in May in Barcelona) and the upcoming Alhambra support the new tech, with more cors to come in 2016. Full Link comes as standard on Connect...

Gionee S5.1 Pro goes official with bigger screen, better chipset

Gionee announced a new Pro version of its successful Elife S5.1 smartphone from last year. It brings a bigger display, a better GPU, more RAM, higher resolution cameras and a microSD slot. Oddly, according to the sources, the Elife moniker is missing from the S5.1 Pro. The new Gionee S5.1 Pro packs a 5" 720p AMOLED display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass...

Lenovo Vibe P1 and P1m pack massive batteries, two SIM slots

Lenovo introduced the Vibe P series with two new models - the P1 and P1m. The P stands for power, both handsets features massive batteries and the ability to charge up other devices. Lenovo Vibe P1 Features a whopping 5,000mAh battery, the P1 promises up to 81 hours of battery life. The charger puts out a ridiculous 24W of power - just below Oppo's...

Moto 360 - 2nd Gen and Huawei Watch now up for pre-order on Google Store

If you were on the lookout for a new Android Wear smartwatch, you just have two great options now. The Huawei Watch is finally on sale, and even Motorola announced the new Moto 360 - 2nd Gen, and both are available for pre-order on the Google Store. You can buy the Huawei Watch only in stainless steel with mesh strap for $399.99. For the other five...

Oppo eyes Make in India, in talks with Foxconn

Following fellow Chinese smartphone makers Xiaomi and Gionee, Oppo has said that it's considering manufacturing smartphones in India, which is the third largest smartphone market in the world. "India is one of the most important part of our expansion plans around the world... We are exploring options. We are in discussions with Foxconn, its almost...

Latest Google Maps update aims to make restaurant hunting easy

Google has updated its Maps app for Android. The update brings improvements to the app's Explore feature with an aim to make it easy for users to find a nearby restaurant of their choice. The Explore section in the Maps app now shows a variety of categories like Best lunches or Best dinners. Choose a category and the app will show you in-depth details...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 will be up to twice as powerful and energy efficient as its predecessor

In a dedicated blog post, Qualcomm announced that the upcoming Snapdragon 820 chipset will be up to twice as powerful and energy efficient as its predecessor, Snapdragon 810. The San Diego-based chipmaker has developed the SoC specifically with high-end, ultra-thin devices in mind. Snapdragon 820 has its cores designed for heterogenous computing....