Next-gen Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 stop by FCC - large 2,900mAh battery in the A5

There's a certain set of stops a smartphone needs to make before it's allowed to hit the stores and in the US one such hurdle is the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Its database is often a source of intel on upcoming model launches and in this case we're talking about the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) and the Galaxy A5 (2016). Now, the vast majority...

Jawbone cuts 60 more jobs, closes New York office

After laying off 20 employees back in June this year, fitness wearable maker Jawbone has cut 60 more jobs, which translates into 15% of the company's total employee strength. The layoffs are global and aren't aimed at any particular area of the company's business - if you aren't in the know, the company also manufactures speakers and Bluetooth headsets....

Unlocked HTC One A9 starts receiving November security update

The day HTC unveiled its upper-midrange offering One A9 last month, the company also revealed that the device will receive every Android update within 15 (business) days of the Nexus line having received it. True to its promise, the Taiwanese company has just announced that the November security update has started rolling out to the handset in the...

Apple guides you through what you already know in a new Apple Pay video

Apple has posted a video on its official YouTube channel, promoting the use of its mobile payment service. The Apple Pay walk-through reminds users of the system's benefits in terms of ease of use and security. Compatible terminals in physical stores or in-app purchases, it's equally easy and happens with a simple touch on the, well, TouchID. The...

Entry-level Oppo A33 with 5-inch display and SD410 SoC launched

Certified by TENAA back in September this year, the low-end Oppo A33 smartphone has now been launched. It is powered by a Snapdragon 410 SoC with 1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU, and sports a 5-inch (960×540 pixel resolution) display. The handset comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory, and packs in a 2,400mAh battery. In terms of camera, the...

Microsoft's new app shows how few of your Android apps are on Windows Phone

Microsoft has released a new app called AppComparison for Android. The purpose of this app is to show you how many of your existing Android apps are available on Windows Phone. When you install the app, it scans your phone to find all the installed apps. Then it asks you to choose the category of apps you are most interested in. Then it will show...

Google to reportedly launch Play Store in China next year

Reuters is reporting that Google is planning to launch a Chinese version of its Play Store sometime in 2016. Sources cited by the publication say that the launch could happen between February and early summer next year. As per the report, it would be a completely localized product featuring local payments options including Alipay and WeChat Payment,...

Sony CEO refutes mobile unit sale and in-house chipset rumors

Last month, Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai said if the company's mobile division doesn't turn profitable within a year, they'll consider "alternative options." This led to a widespread perception that the company would sell off the unit if it remains unprofitable. However, in a recent interview with media outlets in China, Hirai - who became president and...

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update begins rolling out

Google has apparently started rolling out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update. According to a tweet from the usually reliable leakster @LlabTooFeR, the update is currently only rolling out to Android One devices. As I said 2 days ago. Android 6.0.1 become available for Android One program... pic.twitter.com/ap8NL4lImE— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) November...

Rdio will begin cancelling user subscriptions starting November 23

Earlier this week, it was announced that streaming music service Rdio will shut down, with Pandora acquiring its technology and staff. Now, Rdio has provided some details on what would happen to users' subscriptions. The company said that starting November 23, users will see their subscriptions getting cancelled on their next billing date, meaning...

Xiaomi Mi 4 passes through FCC

The Xiaomi Mi 4 flagship smartphone, which was released back in August last year, has been certified by the FCC in the US. This comes less than a month after the company's Redmi 2 Pro handset passed through the agency. Unfortunately, aside from the information related to the tests carried out by the agency, the Mi 4 FCC certification documents do...

OnePlus X Ceramic limited edition lands on November 24

The OnePlus X may already be available (if you have an invite at least), but only in one of its two versions. So far we've only seen the glass variation of the phone hitting the streets, but at its launch OnePlus also promised a much more exclusive ceramic edition of the X. And thanks to an announcement today, we now know that this should become...

iPhone 7 might come with 3GB of RAM and waterproofing

Sure, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are only a couple of months old at this point, but we're already starting to hear rumors and predictions regarding their successors. One such report came out from research company TrendForce. It says two things will stand out in the next generation of iPhones: 3GB of RAM and waterproofing. These are supposed...

Xiaomi smartwatch rumored to be outed at November 24 event too

We already know that Xiaomi plans on unveiling both the Redmi Note 2 Pro smartphone and the Mi Pad 2 tablet at its big event on November 24. That's because the Chinese company itself has already teased these devices. Now though it turns out that there may be (at least) a third product starring in Xiaomi's show: a smartwatch. According to a leakster...

New Samsung Gear S2 promo video is all about that rotating bezel

Today Samsung has outed a fresh new promo video for its latest smartwatch (and its first round wearable), the Gear S2. We'd call this an ad, but at over two minutes it's unlikely you'll ever see the full version on TV. The new video is all about the rotating bezel that the Gear S2 features (unlike any of its competitors). Interestingly enough, the...

Samsung W2016 high-end clamshell gets official in China

Samsung has made a new clamshell smartphone official in China today. It's called W2016, and we've already seen it passing through TENAA not long ago. That said, it appears not to bear the Galaxy Golden 3 name as previously anticipated. The W2016 is now listed on Samsung's official website for China, but oddly enough there isn't a proper spec list...

Huawei Watch review: Smart and pretty

Smartwatches offer few practical uses, have terrible battery life, and are little more than plasticky toys - you've heard the rants. Well, while we're waiting for developments on the first two counts, the Huawei Watch addresses the last one. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch-review-1340.p...

Apple admits problem with iPad Pros freezing after charging

Some users have reported problems with the iPad Pro freezing after charging and unable to respond to pressing the wake or home buttons. Users are suggesting the culprit is iOS 9.1. Hopefully this is the case since a simple software update to iOS 9.2 can fix the issue. Apple released a short support document explaining how to fix the issue. You need...

Google releases source code for Brillo

Google released Brillo's source code for connected things. Manufacturers of appliances and home gadgets can start developing Brillo for their own products. Back in May at I/O, Google announced it was working on a project called Brillo. Brillo was to be derived of Android as a barebones OS with a minimal footprint. Requiring the very lowest of hardware...

Sony is working on PS2 backward compatibility for PlayStation 4

The season's hot Star Wars PlayStation 4 bundle includes a special edition of the console, the anticipated Battlefront game and four downloadable classics - Super Star Wars, Star Wars: Raced Revenge, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter, and Star Wars: Bounty Hunter. As it turns out those four games, once downloaded, are actually untouched PS2 ROMs running...

AT&T Lumia 950 now available for purchase through Microsoft Store

Less than a week after the Lumia 950 XL officially went up for pre-order in the US, its smaller sibling Lumia 950 is now also available for purchase through the Microsoft Store. The smaller flagship is selling for just $19.97 on contract. Keep in mind that the listed device is an AT&T variant - for those who aren't in the know, Microsoft has...

ZTE announces Blade X9, X5 and X3 mid-rangers

ZTE has updated its Blade smartphone lineup in Russia with the launch of three new devices: the X3, X5, and X9. The trio covers the different segments of the mid-range market, aiming to bring lots of bang for your buck. Starting with the ZTE Blade X9, which is the most interesting of the lot. It is powered by a Snapdragon 615 SoC with octa-core CPU,...

Apple Pay arrives in Oz, only available to Amex card holders

In line with what CEO Tim Cook revealed last month, Apple's mobile payment service - Apple Pay - has now also been launched in Australia, making it the fourth country - after the US, UK, and Canada - where the service is now available. The service - which allows you to make payments using an iPhone 6 (or higher) or an Apple Watch - is, however, only...

Marshmallow update for T-Mobile Nexus 6 to roll out soon

The T-Mobile variant of the Motorola-made Google Nexus 6 smartphone will start receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update soon, according to T-Mobile's senior product manager Des Smith. Great News! The @TMobile #Nexus6 Marshmallow SW MRA58X has been approved & should start rolling out soon! pic.twitter.com/oiyZ5mO9MC— Des (@askdes) November...

Leica announces the Leica M (Typ 262)

Leica has announced the newest member of its rangefinder-style cameras, the Leica M (Typ 262). With this, Leica aims to bring the focus back on photography. The Leica M (Typ 262) has a 24 megapixel CMOS sensor with a Leica M lens mount. The important thing here is that the camera lacks any kind of video recording and live mode. The display on the...

Samsung Galaxy J3 launched with quad-core CPU, 720p screen

The Galaxy J3 smartphone from Samsung, which received TENAA and 3C certifications earlier this month, has now been listed on the company's China website, although with a slightly different name - Galaxy J3⑥. It's worth mentioning that the listed model is a China Telecom variant, but a quick comparison reveals that its design and specifications are...

Gionee Marathon M5 India launch scheduled for November 24

Announced back in June this year, the Gionee Marathon M5 is all set to land in India next week. The Chinese company has sent out invitations for the launch event which is scheduled to be held in the city of Bengaluru on November 24. If you aren't in the know, the USP of the device is its dual-battery setup - it packs in a pair of batteries, each...

Samsung to cease sales of digital cameras in Germany

Samsung has stated that it will be phasing out its digital cameras and accessories in the German market. According to the company, this decision is due to the slow decline of the market in Germany and so the company is adapting to the requirements of the market. Before the official confirmation there were rumors that Samsung might be ceasing sales...

Moto G 2013 (Verizon) getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update

The Verizon variant of the first-generation Moto G smartphone (version XT1028) is now receiving the Android 5.1 Lollipop update, which bumps the device to software version 221.26.7.falcon_cdma.Verizon.en.US. It's worth mentioning that the Motorola handset - which was released towards the end of 2013 - first started getting the update back in July...

Sales of newly-launched Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE halted over hardware issue

LG has halted sales of the newly-launched Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE over what it says is "a hardware issue which affects the day-to-day functionality of the device." The wearable was currently only available through AT&T, which has now reportedly started notifying customers about the issue, and is also offering refunds to those who have already...

Microsoft Lumia 950/950 XL UK launch event scheduled for December 2

Windows Insiders were recently invited to Microsoft's launch event - which will be held in both Manchester and London on December 2 - to be the first to experience the company's new flagship phones Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL with Windows 10. Insiders will also have the ability to purchase the 950 or 950 XL at the event. Those who do purchase either...

Rose Gold Huawei Watch is now available starting at $699

Huawei has just announced its Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions today, but the Chinese company also released a new version of its first smartwatch. This one, however, will surely not be part of any Black Friday deals. We're talking about the most premium iteration of the Huawei Watch, the one that comes with a 22K rose gold plated stainless...

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S6 Active receives Android 5.1.1 update

AT&T has started sending out a pretty important software update to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. Unfortunately it's not Marshmallow yet, but it is the next best thing: namely, the last version of Lollipop. That's Android 5.1.1, to be exact, and this has finally reached the Galaxy S6 Active, many months after first being released by Google. Alongside...

Facebook wants to help you see less of your ex after you break up

Facebook has announced a new feature today, and while this may be an unexpected one it does have the potential to be genuinely helpful to people. It's meant to help manage how much of your ex you see on Facebook after you break up. It all starts when you change your relationship status from "in a relationship" to something else, as depicted in the...

Huawei details its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Huawei is offering $25, $50, and $100 dollar discounts for new Huawei Watches and $50 off its P8 Lite smartphone . Huawei will offer the deals through GetHuawei.com, Best Buy, Target, Amazon, and Google Play complete with its new two-year warranty (requires you to register your device online). Black Friday deals for Huawei Watch on Nov 26 & 27:...

Google Fit update brings support for strength training, real-time stats

The latest version of Google Fit, which started rolling out yesterday to Android devices that have it installed, brings with it some interesting new features. These have been detailed by Google today. First off, real-time stats are now supported, which means you can instantly see how you're doing in your runs, walks, and rides. Google Fit records...

OnePlus X is now up for grabs in the US and Canada with an invite

After having been released in other parts of the world already, the OnePlus X is finally available to order in the US and Canada starting today. There's one huge caveat, though (and you might have seen this coming): you need an invite in order to purchase the phone. OnePlus isn't giving up on its much-hated invite system, so this launch in North...

Xiaomi is now teasing the Mi Pad 2 ahead of November 24 unveiling

Xiaomi is holding a big event on November 24, and the Chinese company would sure like you to pay attention. Yesterday we saw Xiaomi President Lin Bin outing a teaser image for the upcoming Redmi Note 2 Pro phablet, and today he's at it again. This time around, however, what we have seems to be a corner of the next Mi Pad tablet. The Mi Pad 2 has...

Apple Pencil torn to bits by the folks at iFixIt

The iPad finally got its own smart stylus and it's quite a looker compared to other smart styluses out there. That beauty comes at a cost though. Apple wants you to throw down $99 for it. A bit crazy, considering you just spent at least $799 on the iPad Pro itself (this doesn't even include the smart keyboard either). The folks over at iFixIt did...

Want Marshmallow for Black Friday? Nexus 5 dropped to $199

Despite the 2013 production date, the LG made Nexus 5 is still an awesome, not to mention iconic device, especially for $200. Expansys has started posting its Black Friday deals early and among them you can spot the 32GB vanilla Android handset in White, Black and even Red for $199.99. That is for an unlocked unit to be used on compatible networks....

LG G Pay will allegedly require a special card to work

Card payments seem to be the next thing in the mobile world and the process is already well under way with Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. It is now a matter of not falling behind for the rest of the mobile realm and as we already know, LG was quick to hop on the payment train as well. A new industry source now claims to reveal how the LG service will...

Pepsi Phone P1 - an affordable, metal phone with a fingerprint reader

Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Max, Pepsi Phone P1 - one of those things is not like the other. The rumors were completely true and the soda-maker has lent its brand to a smartphone. It's actually a surprisingly available mid-ranger that carries Pepsi's famous logo on its back. The phone itself is manufactured by Shenzhen Scooby Communication Equipment. Its aluminum...

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) does AnTuTu with Exynos 7580 chipset

The Samsung Galaxy A7 update makes the news again with another leak. Just after it went by the Bluetooth SIG, it has cropped up in AnTuTu. The benchmark confirms Exynos 7580 chipset for the A710F, A710S and A710K. This doesn't rule out a Snapdragon 615 version like the Galaxy J7, which also has versions with the 7580. The chipset is aimed at the...

This Chinese handset has a whopping 9000 mAh battery

Remember all those times when you wished your battery could last just a bit longer to get you through the day? The frustration is real and it appears it was too much to cope with for one Chinese makers. MACOOX took it upon itself to remedy the issue by sticking a 9,000 mAh battery pack inside a handset. To be fair, it looks like they actually glued...

New Huawei Mate 8 images surface

A new render was released by @OnLeaks showing us a bit more than we saw yesterday of the Huawei Mate 8. It looks like textures were applied to a render that case makers get from the manufacturer. This 3D render can be seen below and shows more angles of the alleged device The Huawei Mate 8 is rumored to have two different models, one sporting a 1440p...

Gartner: Windows Phone's market share in Q3 was just 1.7%

Market research firm Gartner has released its latest report on quarterly smartphone market share, revealing a major drop in Windows Phone's share - from 3% in Q3 2014 to 1.7% in Q3 this year. In terms of number of units, the Redmond, Washington-based company shipped 5.87 million units in the third quarter this year, down from 9.033 million units...

Google Camera app update brings the new design to everyone

If you have been wondering why the Google Camera app on your non-Nexus or older Nexus phones doesn't have the same UI as the new Nexus 6P and 5X camera app, then you can stop wondering now, as Google has updated the app to match the design of the new one. The updated app now has the same look as the one on the newer Nexus devices, including sideways...

Amazon adds two-factor login authentication to boost security

With an aim to boost security, Amazon has rolled out two-factor authentication feature for user logins. First spotted by Engadget, the feature - according to one of the company's engineers - was launched a couple of weeks ago after a private beta. For those who aren't in the know, the two-factor login authentication mechanism requires you to enter...

Skype for Android updated with enhanced search and ability to save video messages

Skype's Android app has received an update, bumping it to version 6.11 and bringing several new features such as the ability to save videos, share photos with groups, as well as enhanced search. The updated app now lets you save a video you record or receive to your phone's photo gallery with just a tap. It also allows you to share photos from your...

New teaser suggests Redmi Note 2 Pro will be slim

We already know that Xiaomi is holding a product launch event on November 24. While we were initially expecting the Mi 5 flagship, it's all but confirmed that the Redmi Note 2 Pro will be unveiled during the event. And Now, it looks like the company has started teasing the features of the handset. A new teaser (see above) posted by the company on...