The Google Store is turning one, so the Nexus 5X and 6P come with $50 off

If are currently on the market for a shiny new Nexus device then now's definitely the time to strike. The Google Store is celebrating its first anniversary and is offering $50 off both the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P. This means that you can get the former for as little as $299 and the latter starts at $449. The deal is also not limited to the US alone,...

Samsung Galaxy S7 keeps region lock, but that shouldn't concern you

Its officially happening, the first wave of Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units have reached eager customers across Europe and a small storm seems to be brewing online. It concerns a rather inconspicuous black sticker, found on the box of unlocked units, reading - "EUROPEAN SIM CARD ONLY". Why would the Unlocked phone, you payed top dollar for be...

Third-party app brings Always On Display to the Samsung Z3

Always on displays are definitely not a novice concept(remember how elegantly old STN displays used to handle the task?), but rather one of those ideas that is making a comeback as the tech world is rediscovering its appeal. This year it seems many of the new flagship offers, like the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the LG G5 are rekindling the functionality,...

More curved-edge display smartphones coming, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 next?

Samsung pioneered in the field of curved edge displays with the Galaxy Note Edge, and has since toned down the implementation to gentler curves but on both sides with the Galaxy S6 edge, S6 edge+ and now the latest S7 edge. Other manufacturers are starting to join in on the fun, for example Vivo with the recently announced Xplay5. Reports are coming...

Here's how to roll back from Android N to Marshmallow on your Nexus

If the title peaked your interest, then we probably don't need to fill you in on the fact that Google released an early Android N build a couple of days ago, along with a Beta program to easily receive updates over the air. If you are anything like us, then you probably ignored the bugs and stability warnings and might currently be in a situation...

Oppo's upcoming R9 and R9 Plus have their full specs leaked

Scheduled to be unveiled next week, both Oppo R9 and R9 Plus have already passed through TENAA, giving us a good idea about their specs. Now, leakster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka @OnLeaks) has leaked the complete specifications for both devices. The specs leaked by @OnLeaks are more or less inline with what TENAA revealed (except for internal storage)....

LG Lancet gets large price cut, now available for just $75

The Windows Phone 8.1-powered LG Lancet smartphone has received a large price cut. The device, which was launched last year, is now listed on Microsoft's US Store website for $74.99. That's a discount of over $100 if you're considering purchasing it from the Redmond, Washington-based company's online store, where it usually sells for $179.00. However,...

LG G5 to cost CAD300 on-contract in Canada, CAD800 sans agreement

While we already know that LG's newest flagship - the G5 - will go on sale in Canada on April 8, there has been no word on its price all this while. That, however, was until now as a couple of Canadian carriers have revealed the device's pricing information. Fido will be offering the handset for as low as $300 on a 2-year contract (depending on the...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge available for $700 in US

If you are in the United States, and are planning to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, you'll be glad to know that you can currently get it at the price of Galaxy S7. eBay seller 232tech is currently selling the new Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (32GB) for $700, which is down $100 when compared to carrier locked variants at the moment and $200 cheaper...

Nintendo's first mobile game Miitomo launching next week

Back in January, Nintendo confirmed that its first mobile game - dubbed Miitomo - will launch in March. And now, the Japanese company has revealed the launch date: March 17, which is Thursday next week. The revelation was made in a Tweet. スマホアプリ『Miitomo』の配信開始日が、2016年3月17日(木)に決定しました。なお、事前登録については3月16日の昼12時に受付終了しますので、お早めにご登録ください。 https://t.co/YbsKcr8qM7...

Pre-orders suggest Galaxy S7/S7 edge more popular than previous Galaxy flagships in Europe

Samsung has revealed that the total number of pre-orders it received for its newest flagships - the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge - in Europe was over 2.5 times more than what it received for previous Galaxy phones in the region. People standing in line for new Samsung flagships The revelation, which was made by the Netherlands subsidiary of the South Korean...

Galaxy S7 could help you use Chromecast on hotel Wi-Fi with web-based login

You know this has happened to you before: You are going on a trip which involves staying overnight in a hotel so when you pack you are thinking to yourself: "I should pack my Chromecast too!" So you roll the USB cable up with your Chromecast and stuff it into a suitcase while you think about what a genius you are. Next, you get to your hotel room,...

New Galaxy S7 edge ad featuring Lil' Wayne pouring a bottle of champagne on his phone

One of the main reasons Samsung has been so successful alongside Apple in the past several years was by matching Apple's advertising campaigns and promoting the crap out of these phones. Samsung has already been promoting the Galaxy S7 a lot even before it launched today. Samsung started by throwing in a Gear VR with a pre-order of the new phone....

Deal: Moto X Pure Edition just $300 at Amazon, Best Buy and Motorola.com

(Also known as the Moto X Style outside the US) If you've been looking for a deal on the Moto X Pure Edition, look no further. Motorola's last phablet is slimming down its price across multiple retailers both online and brick and mortar. Best Buy has the phone available either shipped from virtual shelves or you can walk into a store and pick up...

Samsung Galaxy S7 review: A refinement act

Close your eyes and picture the Samsung Galaxy S6, but the way you wanted it to be, not the way it came out. Now open them and look at the Galaxy S7. Better? Let's see. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7-review-1408.p...

MIUI 7.2 starts hitting a second batch of Xiaomi devices

Last week, Xiaomi announced the roll-out of version 7.2 of its MIUI ROM, revealing that the update will hit devices in batches. The first batch that got the update included the Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4c, Mi Pad 1, Redmi Note 4G (Single SIM), and Redmi 1S. The good news is that the update has started hitting the second batch of devices, too....

Use Samsung Pay on your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, get a free $30 gift card

Samsung has launched yet another promotional offer hoping to help the adoption of its mobile payments service. This one is aimed at fresh owners of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge duo, handsets which only became available today (though pre-orders have been shipped three days ago). It's simple, really. Set up Samsung Pay on your S7 or S7 edge, make an in-store...

Samsung's 18.4-inch Galaxy View tablet is now available at Verizon

If you've wanted to pick up one of Samsung's huge, 18.4-inch Galaxy View tablets but for some reason decided to make your purchase from a carrier, then this is for you. The tablet which was initially announced back in October of last year is now up for grabs from Verizon. You can get it using a device payment plan, in which case you'll shell out...

Microsoft Lumia 650 is now up for pre-order in the US and Canada, ships by April 1

Well, that didn't take long. Just yesterday Microsoft said availability details for the Lumia 650 in the US would be coming later this week, and here we are one day later and the phone is already up for pre-order. That's right, if you live in the US (or Canada) and insist on being among the first people in North America to sport a Lumia 650, you...

Apple software SVP says closing recent apps does not improve battery life

It is a question that seems to bother most smartphone users at one point or another - what happens to an app once its closed and is it eating away at that all-important battery life. It is a pretty valid concern and you can easily hear pretty convincing arguments on both sides, so it is quite understandable that one iPhone user decided to take it...

Samsung Galaxy S7 camera sensors compared: Sony vs. Samsung

Samsung unveiled its own camera with Dual Pixel autofocus, a 12MP unit just like the Sony IMX260. And both of those are used in the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. But which one did you get? Does it even matter? You can use AIDA64 to check, under Devices you'll find a Camera ID field that says either SONY_IMX260 or SLSI_S5K2L1 (this is the Samsung one). Taskumuro...

Sony is seeding an early Marshmallow build to Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2 Xperia Beta participants

Sony is working hard to bring Android Marshmallow to its users. Naturally, the process started with the Xperia Z5 and more recently, the Z5 Compact, with the Z5 Premium is expected to join in any time now. However, the Japanese giant has also made a commitment to bring Android 6 to a slew of other devices across its lineup, going as far back as the...

Samsung quietly outs the Galaxy Tab A (2016)

We have been having a pair of Samsung tablets on the radar for quite some time now - the Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab E. Now we learn that the former was quietly announced and is now listed on the company website. The listing in question can be found across a multitude of Samsung regional websites, but the German one seems to have the most details....

Galaxy S7 promotional video features a jetpack guy flying along a river

What would you do if you're tasked with creating a promotional video for your company's latest flagship phone? Rope in a guy with jetpack and record him flying along a river? Sounds weird? Well, Samsung did just that to promote the Galaxy S7 - see video below. The 30-second stunt was pulled off by Guinness World Record holder Nick Macomber, who took...

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now on sale

No more pre-orders - the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are now on sale. This also means some of you missed your chance to score a free Gear VR. Not US buyers, though, there you get a free Gear VR and a 6-game bundle (an estimated value of $150). Vodafone Germany will also throw in a Gear VR if you buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge. O2 Germany is...

Nexus 5X discounted on the Google Store till March 27 in India

While India gets ready to celebrate Holi, Google decided to join the festivities with a sizable discount on the Nexus 5X. If you buy the Nexus 5X from the Google Store, you can get an INR 4,000 ($60) discount on the MRP. Currently, the phone is priced at INR 27,900 ($415) for the 16GB model and INR 31,900 ($475) for the 32GB model without the discount....

Huawei P9 leaks in more live photos

The Huawei P9 hasn't exactly been keeping a low profile despite the fact that it is yet to be announced. The smartphone has been featured extensively in various leaks over the past few months, which is generally a good thing, but once overdone is now causing more confusion than anything else. We've seen a couple of different renders of the P9 with...

Plants vs. Zombies Heroes gets a soft launch in select countries

EA has launched the next game in the Plants vs. Zombies series. Called Heroes, the ew game is a bit of a departure from the previous two mobile games in the series. While the first two games were essentially tower defense, the new game combines a bit of that with a whole lot of card play. The game has a whole bunch of new characters, which are introduced...

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 gets 20% price cut in India

Launched in India just a couple of months ago, the Surface Pro 3 has received a solid price cut in the country. The 2-in-1 detachable is now listed on Amazon India for INR 58,990 (around $880), down from its launch price of INR 73,990 (around $1,100). For those who aren't aware, the Surface Pro 3 landed in India in January this year, although only...

Oppo's upcoming R9 to feature a fingerprint scanner that unlocks in 0.2 seconds

Given that Oppo's upcoming R9 smartphone is scheduled to be made official on March 17 (next week), the company has been running a teaser campaign for the device over the last couple of weeks. Continuing the campaign, a couple of new teasers have been released by the company revealing that the R9 will feature a front-facing fingerprint sensor capable...

New Waze for Android update brings smart reminders, reduces battery consumption

The Android client of the Google-owned navigation app Waze has received a new update that bumps the version to 4.0 and brings along some new features like smart reminders, as well as various improvements. The updated app now gives you traffic- as well as drive times-based (in short: smart) reminders to leave on time for your Calendar events. The...

MIUI 7.2 starts hitting second batch of Xiaomi devices

Last week, Xiaomi announced the roll-out of version 7.2 of its MIUI ROM, revealing that the update will hit devices in batches. The first batch that got the update included the Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi Note Pro, Mi 4c, Mi Pad 1, Redmi Note 4G (Single SIM), and Redmi 1S. The good news is that the update has started hitting the second batch of devices, too....

Q Motion is Fossil's first wearable that tracks sleep

Watch and accessories company Fossil has updated its Q series of wearables with a new device. Dubbed Q Motion, the wearable is basically a cylindrical shaped tracker that not only tracks user's activity, but sleep, too - making it the first wearable fitness device from Fossil to do so. Being an activity tracker, the Q Motion obviously tracks your...

Samsung Z1 successor reportedly in the works

Samsung has outed a couple of Tizen-powered phones until now: the modestly-specced Z1 and a comparatively more powerful (although still entry-level) Z3. While the former was launched back in January last year, the latter arrived in October. Now, there are reports that a successor to the Z1 is in the works. Samsung Z1 The Z1(2016) is said to carry...

Samsung announces global launch of its Galaxy S7/S7 edge flagship smartphones

While it was already confirmed that Samsung's newest flagship smartphones - the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge - will officially go on sale starting March 11, the company has now made a formal announcement in this regard. "Samsung Electronics today announced the commercial launch of its new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge around the globe including US, Europe,...

A couple more photos of the HTC One M10 leak ahead of phone's launch

HTC, is taking its sweet time preparing for the launch of the HTC One M10 also codenamed ‘HTC Perfume' in even earlier leaks. Perhaps it's waiting for all the Samsung Galaxy S7 hype to be over before releasing its newest flagship. After seeing the rear of the phone in leaks, renders and teasers, I finally understand why HTC decided to go with such...

Reminder: 3G-enabled Samsung Gear S2 Classic goes on sale tomorrow

Everyone seems to have forgotten about Samsung's 3G-connected smartwatch which is also set to go on sale at the same time as the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. March 11, the same day as the official release of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Among all the madness of news surrounding the impending launch of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, Samsung's Gear S2 Classic...

LINE introduces new group calls for up to 200 people

LINE brings you a new way to talk to people, a way that you might never have to use, but if you want to, you can! LINE is bringing group voice calls to chat groups of up to 200 people. "Calls can be initiated from within group chats or multiple person chats, and a notification message will be sent to all of the users participating in the chat. The...

T-Mobile demoing Gear VR in Times Square

T-Mobile is usually the one to go all out with trash talking the other carriers, wireless promotions, and T-Mobile has also been aggressively advertising for a while now. Today is no different when T-Mobile set up its own transparent booths with hand-rails for passers-by of New York City to stop, try the Gear VR, take pictures, and talk about it...

LG G5 arrives in the US in early April with free second battery and charging cradle

LG has announced that its recently unveiled G5 flagship smartphone is going to land in the US sometime in early April. Oddly enough the company hasn't revealed the actual release date for the handset, but that could very well be April 8 - because the G5 is launching on that day in both Canada and the UK. You'll find the G5 in stock at such carriers...

Introducing time-saver reviews

Today we're introducing a new take on our detailed, long-form articles. These are the time-saver editions of some of our most popular reviews. The goal with those is to bring you the gist of our full-length reviews without getting into too many technical details. But they are more than merely abridged versions of our full-fledged review. Source:...

LeEco Le 2 Pro has even more specs leaked

Only two days ago we got a glimpse at the upcoming LeEco Le 2 Pro smartphone, through some leaked images showing it. Back then we found out a couple of its most important specs, and today thanks to a new leak we get a more complete list. LeEco is the Chinese company formerly known as LeTV, which grabbed the international spotlight when it was the...

Microsoft Lumia 950XL review: Time-saver edition

The Microsoft's Lumia 950 XL is the face of the new Windows series and a reboot of the company's smartphone business. Microsoft may have been slow in adopting new tendencies and features, but it made sure everything is done right with the Windows 10 Mobile premiere. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_950_xl_time_saver-review-1379....

Huawei Mate 8 review: Time-saver edition

The Huawei Mate 8 is the latest phablet by the Chinese phone manufacturer. It's a premium device all around and it surely doesn't come cheap. But for the price you pay for it, you are certainly treated to an excellent user experience and some of the best specs in the industry. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_8_time_saver-review-137...

Apple iPhone 6s review: Time-saver edition

The latest iPhone rarely needs an introduction - it's always one of the most anticipated flagships each year and often sets the bar for the premium smartphone niche. Fans know Apple has put its heart in it and media's reviews, whether praising or not, usually don't matter and don't affect masses' decision. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple...

Samsung Galaxy Note5 review: Time-saver edition

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is the latest in the line that introduced us to the concept of a phablet in the first place. Following the Galaxy S-line's adoption of glass and metal, Samsung's taken the premium build to the Note series. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note5_time_saver-review-1376.p...

Motorola Moto X Play review: Time-saver edition

In many ways, the Moto X play is a sort of middle ground, half-step between the Moto G and the Moto X, but with a clear-cut stride towards the higher end of the scale. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_x_play_time_saver-review-1374.p...

LG V10 review: Time-saver edition

LG issues a serious challenge to other makers on the camera and audio battlefields with the V10. The phone is also LG's first to feature a fingerprint reader since 2009's GW820 eXpo (not counting the Google-designed Nexus 5X). Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v10_time_saver-review-1407.p...

Huawei Watch starts at $269.99 today only

Huawei's first foray into the smartwatch world, the aptly named Huawei Watch, is now seeing its first decent price cut ever. The device normally starts at $349, but you can now pick one up from Amazon for as low as $269.99. You do have to act fast, however, as this deal is only valid today. The cheapest version is represented by a silver stainless...

Apple announces March 21 event, new 4-inch iPhone and 9.7-inch iPad Pro expected

Apple has finally made the date of its spring event official. It's going to happen on March 21, so the rumors we've heard so far about the date being either March 15 or March 22 were off, but not by a whole lot. The event invite, which you can see below, is as vague as possible, in typical Apple fashion. We shall however be 'looped in' on that occasion,...