Le Max with 6.33-inch display and 4GB RAM landing in India next month, LeTV confirms

While we were expecting LeTV to launch its first smartphone in India on January 5, the Chinese company has now revealed that the launch will happen sometime in the mid of the month. The revelation was made during the company's fan meetup in Bengaluru. The phone that will be launched has also been revealed: the Le Max. The company said that the device...

Nintendo 2DS to go on sale in Japan in February; pre-orders have begun

Launched back in 2013, the Nintendo 2DS gaming console will finally be available for purchase in Japan in the next couple of months. The country, however, will be getting four special edition transparent variants of the device, preloaded with Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow (shown below). Of the variants shown above, the red and the blue models...

Android 6.0 update for Xiaomi Mi 4, Mi Note, and Mi 3 in final testing stages

Earlier this month, it was revealed that the Marshmallow update for the Mi 4 and Mi Note smartphones would be arriving soon. And now, it has been announced that the update is in the final stages of testing. The announcement, which also revealed that the Mi 3 will also be getting the update, was made by the Chinese company's MIUI operations manager...

Valve confirms Steam issue resolved, explains what happened

Gaming company Valve has now confirmed that the Steam security issue that allowed unauthorized access to other users' personal information has been resolved and the service is now back up. "Steam is back up and running without any known issues," a Valve spokesperson said. The company also revealed that the issue occurred due to a configuration change....

Lenovo confirms K4 Note will feature fingerprint sensor and NFC

Lenovo has confirmed that its upcoming K4 Note smartphone will come with a fingerprint sensor as well as near field communication (NFC) capabilities. The confirmation came in the form of a tweet (shown below). The K4 Note now has Fingerprint security thnx to you! As a bonus, we threw in an NFC chip as well! #KillerNote2016 pic.twitter.com/MEQc8d4zUX—...

Xiaomi smartphone with 5-inch display and octa-core CPU passes through TENAA

Over a month after it cleared China's 3C certification, the Mi 2015811 has been certified by Chinese certification and regulatory authority TENAA, revealing some of its key specs. The device is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixel resolution) TFT display. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory....

HTC Vive is now FCC approved

The Vive VR headset from HTC has received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US. In addition to the headset, the Vive controller, Base Station, and Link Box, have also been approved by the government agency. For those who aren't already aware, the Vive was initially supposed to be launched in limited quantities...

New Samsung tablet with 8-inch display receives Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications

A new Samsung tablet carrying a model number of SM-T375S has received Bluetooth certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) as well as Wi-Fi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). Both certifications were granted recently - Bluetooth on December 24 and Wi-Fi on December 16. The same device was also spotted listed on Zauba -...

LG Optimus Zone 3 leaks out on its way to Verizon

Verizon is getting ready to launch a new affordable smartphone from LG. The Optimus Zone 3 has been given the leaked press render treatment by none other than @evleaks today. The images show a 4G LTE capable device sporting software-rendered on-screen Android navigation buttons - not something often seen in this price range. The Optimus Zone 3 will...

$2,440 buys you a gold plated BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9983 from Vietnam

The gold plating experts from Vietnam are back again with a new offering. This time, Karalux focused its efforts on BlackBerry's Porsche Design P'9983, launched last year with BlackBerry OS 10.3 on board. If you still enjoy the Canadian company's own operating system (and thus don't care about the newer, Android-running Priv), this might be for you...

ArcaBoard is a $20k hoverboard nobody wants

It's almost 2016 and we still don't have legit hoverboards. Worst of all, we are now calling these things hoverboards, something that neither hovers nor is a board. One company - Arca Space - has decided to take matters into its own hands, and decided to make a $19,900 donut box with fans on it. The ArcaBoard, as it is called, uses 36 high powered...

Microsoft exec confirms Lumia 650's existence

Although the Windows 10-powered Lumia 650 has been the subject of some rumors lately, there hasn't been any official word or hint about the device by Microsoft. However, that was until now as the company's CMO Chris Capossela has effectively confirmed the handset's existence. At a recent Windows Weekly podcast, while replying to a question from ZDNet's...

Yahoo will now alert users about suspected state-sponsored hacking attacks

Following other technology giants including Facebook, Twitter, and Google, Yahoo has announced that it will begin alerting users it suspects may have been targeted by a state-sponsored attack. The Internet giant made the announcement in a recent blog post. "Yahoo will now notify you if we strongly suspect that your account may have been targeted...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini with 4.6-inch display spotted listed on online retailer's website

Speculations about a possible Mini version of Samsung's Galaxy S6 smartphone have been there for quite some time now. Although we saw some purported live photos of the handset earlier this year, there's hasn't been a more concrete proof of the device's existence. However, that was until now, as the Galaxy S6 Mini has now been spotted listed on an...

Microsoft Lumia 550 now available for purchase in India

In line with what was reported earlier this week, the Windows 10-powered Microsoft Lumia 550 is now available for purchase in India. The device went on sale in the US and Europe earlier this month. In India, the Redmond, Washington-based company is selling the device for INR 9,199 (around $139), a discount of INR 200 on its official pricing of INR...

Amazon says it was the largest e-tailer in India this year; 70% traffic came from mobile

Amazon is claiming that it was India's largest online store this year, and that it added more than 55,000 new products each day. "The year 2015 has been another great year for us and we are humbled by the response received from both, the customers as well as sellers," said Amazon India's vice president and country manager Amit Agarwal. He also also...

Microsoft Lumia 550 gets another price cut in UK

The Microsoft Lumia 550 smartphone, which was launched just a few weeks ago, has received another price cut in the UK. The device can now be purchased from retailer Carphone Warehouse for as low as £59.99 (£49.99 + £10 top-up for a Pay As You Go plan with EE or Virgin Media). That's a great discount - a quick look the handset's listing on Microsoft...

Oppo A35 with octa-core CPU and 13MP camera passes through TENAA

A new Oppo smartphone, dubbed A35, has been certified by Chinese certification and regulatory authority TENAA, revealing some of its key specs. The device is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz processor and sports a 5-inch (720 x 1280 pixel resolution) display. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory, which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card....

Merry Christmas from the GSMArena team

On behalf of the whole GSMArena team we'd like to wish a very Merry Christmas! May all your dreams come true and your days be filled with love, laughter and joy. We hope everyone has a fantastic time with their loved ones and we hope everyone finds what they want under the Christmas tree! We'd like to use to occasion to thank you for all your support...

Fujitsu splits its computer and mobile divisions

Fujitsu has announced that it will be splitting its PC business and mobile business into two separate entities. The PC business shall henceforth be known as Fujitsu Client Computing Limited and the mobile business as Fujitsu Connected Technologies Limited. The reason for the split, as Fujitsu puts it, is because, "With the ongoing commoditization...

Apple demands additional $180 from Samsung for patent infringement

If you thought the Apple vs. Samsung legal fracas was over, you can't be more wrong. After Samsung paid $548 million this month to settle its previous fines, Apple is now demanding an additional $180 million. The new amount is for supplemental damages, that is, damages for infringements after the cutoff date of the jury trial, which is $178.7 million...

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 landing in India in January first week

Less than a couple of months after Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the Surface Pro 4 will land in India in January 2016, it has been revealed that the launch will happen in the "first week" of the month. The revelation was made by the Redmond, Washington-based company's India chairman Bhaskar Pramanik today. Although he didn't reveal the...

LG sells 450,000 V10 units in North America in 45 days

LG is announcing that it's managed to sell 450,000 V10 units in North America in 45 days from the handset's release over there. That means an average of 10,000 units have been purchased in North America every day. Needless to say, LG is proud of this achievement. The company goes on to boast that its US market share for phones with screens measuring...

Galaxy S6/S6 edge Marshmallow beta not compatible with Gear VR

The Marshmallow beta for the Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge is not compatible with the company's Gear VR headset. The Galaxy Beta Program app clearly mentions this, but claims that the headset will work fine with the official Android 6.0 update. This came into light shortly after the firmware started rolling out in the UK, so this is bad news for Gear...

Moto G (3rd gen) starts receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

Following the rollouts for the Moto X Style, Moto X Pure Edition, Moto X Play, and Moto X (2nd gen), Motorola has started pushing out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Moto G (3rd gen). This iteration of the company's best selling smartphone ever was launched in July, and as is usual for the G line it pairs a decent price with decent specs....

Now Amazon offering 75% discount on movie rentals

Just a couple of days after Google Play launched a limited time promotion offering 75% discount on movie rentals, Amazon has also announced a similar or nearly identical deal for its Amazon Video users. This means that users of the service will now get 75% off the retail price of a digital movie rental (SD or HD). As with the Google's offer, the...

HTC One X9 goes official

The HTC One X9 has finally gone official in China. The phone is priced at 2399 yuan ($370) and will go on sale soon. The One X9 is the more premium version of the A9 launched earlier this year. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display flanked on either sound by HTC's BoomSound speakers, the latter being conspicuously absent on the A9. Inside there is the...

BlackBerry Priv Verizon variant stops by FCC

Less than a couple of months after Verizon confirmed that it will start carrying the BlackBerry Priv "soon," the carrier variant of the device has been spotted at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As you might already know, the Priv is currently an AT&T exclusive in the US. However, in a recent earnings call, CEO John Chen had said...

Google 'bubble level' to get an instant spirit level

Ever felt the need to urgently check the leveling of a surface but didn't have a spirit level handy or lazy to download an app? Then this is just for you. If you Google 'bubble level' or 'spirit level' on your phone's browser or the Google Search app, you will instantly get a spirit level that works with the magnetometer on your phone, assuming it...

LeTV expected to launch its first smartphone in India on January 5

While we already know that LeTV is planning to enter the Indian market, it now looks like that's gonna happen in less than a couple of weeks. The Chinese company has sent out invites for a press event scheduled for January 5 in the country's capital city of New Delhi. While the invite contains little information other than the event's date, time,...

Asus' proprietary browser will have AdBlock Plus turned on by default starting 2016

Asus and Adblock Plus (ABP) have entered into a partnership that will see the former not only including the latter's ad-blocking software with its proprietary browser, but also turning it on by default. Image via: AndroidCentral "We're extremely happy to team up with Asus, the first major hardware manufacturer to integrate ad blocking into their...

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus cases leak online

Just over a couple of weeks after we brought you exclusive Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus renders, images showing protective covers for the yet-to-be announced flagship smartphones have leaked online. The images reveal things like a rectangular home button, a bulging out rear camera unit, volume buttons on the left, and power button on the...

YouTube says all video traffic is being throttled by T-Mobile, even if you opt out of Binge On

A YouTube spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that T-Mobile is throttling all video traffic to its subscribers, whether or not you opted out of Binge On. Binge On is T-Mobile's newest Un-Carrier movement that gives customers the freedom to stream video from any of the approved video services without counting against your monthly data allowance....

Marshmallow beings rolling out for Canadian Moto X Play

The Moto X Play, one of Motorola's current gen devices, will be receiving the Marshmallow update over the next few days in Canada. Users over on Android Central have started posting about an incoming update weighing in around 570 MB, bringing with it the Marshmallow update along with security patches, optimizations and other features that come with...

Nvidia infringed Samsung patents, ITC judge rules

A judge at the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Nvidia did in fact infringe three patents held by Samsung. The ruling isn't final, however, since it's subject to review by the full agency. A final decision on the matter is expected in a few months. An Nvidia spokesperson expressed the company's disappointment at the news, while...

Samsung Galaxy View infographic focuses on entertainment

Samsung's Galaxy View tablet is huge. The Korean company knows that of course, but through various marketing techniques it's been trying to play it down as an obvious disadvantage and turn it into a unique selling point for the device. The latest attempt by Samsung to convince consumers that the Galaxy View isn't too big to be useful comes in the...

Xiaomi Mi 5 is portrayed in a new set of leaked renders, specs outed too

A couple of newly leaked renders out of China claim to portray the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5. These are said to be unofficial, but based on the design of the real thing - which was briefly used by the creator of the pictures. As you can see, the image of the front of the device shows an incredibly small Home button - which is there in order to house a...

Samsung Galaxy A9 is official with a 6-inch screen and 4,000mAh battery

The Samsung Galaxy A9 has been officially announced in China. Hardly anything about it is a surprise by now, as the smartphone has starred in more than its fair share of leaks. The Galaxy A9 sits on top Samsung's premium-built A-series and is positioned right where midrange meets flagship. The design is the newly adopted glass and metal affair, and...

Android 6.0 beta seeding to Galaxy S6 and S6 edge in the UK

What do you know - the Marshmallow beta for the Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge that was supposed to be exclusive to South Korea, has started rolling out in the UK as well. The TouchWiz-zed Android 6.0 firmware comes in the form of a 1.2GB download and brings quite a few changes. The RAW image capture, which was rumored for previous updates is now finally...

Samsung to spruce things up with Platinum and Rose Gold Gear S2 models

If you've been eyeing up the Gear S2 smartwatch, but the Classic was just too plain and the regular - too sporty, it would appear that Samsung knows that you exist and is prepping a couple of flashier versions. Rumor is that Platinum and Rose Gold variants are to be expected - presumably differently colored takes on the Gear S2 Classic, rather than...

The Beatles coming to streaming services on Christmas Eve

Ever wish you could just listen to your favorite Beatles tracks on your favorite music streaming service, one you pay for every month but somehow conspicuously lacks music from the biggest band in the world? Well, it's finally coming this Christmas to everyone who has been nice this year. Or happens to have a Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Tidal,...

New leak suggests LG G5 will feature dual rear camera setup

LG's upcoming G5 flagship smartphone, which has been the subject of some rumors and leaks until now, will come with a dual camera set-up (16MP + 8MP) at the back. This was revealed in a new leak, which came courtesy of a Reddit user who also shared the following image that apparently shows the device's body partially obscured by a black box. A number...

HTC One X9 to go official tomorrow, teaser indicates

The HTC One X9, which recently appeared in leaked live photos, could be unveiled tomorrow - December 24. The Taiwanese company has posted a teaser image (shown below) on its Weibo account that indicates the same. Things like the letter 'X' in the middle of the device as well as those highlighted capacitive buttons clearly suggest that the star of...

Google offering 75% off on Play Store movie rental

Google is currently running a promotion where-in the company is offering Play Store users 75% off the store price of any one movie rental. It's a limited time offer that ends January 4. Keep in mind that the promotion is only available in select countries, including the US, UK, Australia, India, France, Russia, Italy, and Japan. Also, it's worth...

Google allegedly working on yet another messaging service, this time with chatbots

The Wall Street Journal has reported that Google is working on yet another mobile messaging service, with the twist this time being the inclusion of chatbots. The way this works is, you can message your friends the way you currently do but there are also chatbots that can answer your queries. The bots will use Google's web search expertise to find...

Mediatek Helio X20 posts record scores on GeekBench

Next-years crop of flagship chipsets has been undergoing some vigorous testing over the past couple of months, and aside from the occasional leak, we've also been treated to credible benchmark results of the Snapdragon 820. Mediatek's high-end SoC Helio X20 (a.k.a. MT6797) hasn't been in the spotlight as much, but has just shown up on GeekBench posting...

Acer sells 70,000 Liquid Leap Active units in a day in US

Acer recently debuted its Liquid Leap Active wearable in the US, and the company has announced that it sold 70,000 units of the device in just 24 hours. The Taiwanese firm also managed to sell a total of 30,000 interchangeable bands during the same time. The said number of units were sold via TV shopping network HSN in a 24-hour promotion on December...

Marshmallow update for HTC One M9 (unlocked) ready for US rollout

In line with what was promised earlier this month, HTC has announced that the unlocked units of its One M9 smartphone in the US will start receiving the Android 6.0 update shortly. The announcement was made by the company's US VP of Product Management Mo Versi on Twitter. Happy Holidays! Updates to the Unlocked A9 6.0.1 and Unlocked M9 6.0 will be...

Google confirms it's testing passwordless logins

Google has confirmed that it's testing a new, password-less login system that allows users to sign in to their Google account with just their phones. The functionality was first revealed by a Reddit user who received an invite to test it. He also posted the following screenshots: It is apparent from the screenshots that in order to use the feature,...

Huawei begins selling Honor smartphones through brick-and-mortar stores in India

Until now, Huawei's Honor brand of smartphones have only been available through online retailers in India. However, that's changing as the company has announced that customers will now also be able to purchase the devices through brick-and-mortar stores. The Chinese company has entered into a partnership will Zopper, which is basically a hyperlocal...