Samsung Galaxy S7 edge review: Time-saver edition

You're eyeing up the Samsung Galaxy S7, but you find its looks too pedestrian? We don't necessarily agree, but let's say for the sake of argument that you're right. No worries, Samsung's got you covered - meet the Galaxy S7 edge. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_time_saver-review-1413.p...

LG G5 up for pre-order at Carphone Warehouse in the UK, arrives by April 1

UK retailer Carphone Warehouse has the LG G5 listed for pre-order with a SIM-free price quoted at £499.99. Amazon kicked off its G5 pre-orders a few days ago at £529, but is now down to the same £499.99. Clove was first to list this year's LG flagship close to a month ago, and price there is now set at £529.99 (previously £539), but you're getting...

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) leaked official images leave little to the imagination

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) has been gathering certifications here and there, and we even got a glimpse of its body from the customary 4 mugshots at Chinese regulator TENAA. Time for the full reveal now. Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) A complete set of official images has been uncovered by the folks over at Winfuture.de, who also dug up the Galaxy J5...

Watch the LG G5 unboxed inside a rally car on a dirt track, courtesy of T-Mobile

US T-Mobile's made a name for itself in recent times for coming up with truly bonkers promo material. Aside from the usual we're-better-than-the-others talk, the carrier is also doing smartphone unboxings as part of its marketing, and in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S7 that took place underwater. Now, the LG G5 isn't water resistant, so Des Smith...

LG G5's SD652 variant is now official

Less than a month after an LG executive confirmed the existence of a Snapdragon 652-powered G5, the device has been made official - the variant is now listed on the South Korean company's Panama website. The device carries a model number of H850, which if you recall was also spotted on GFXBench last month. Standard Qualcomm's SD652, as you might...

ZTE A2017 spotted on GFXBench with SD820 SoC, QHD display

A new high-end smartphone from ZTE has been spotted on GFXBench. The listing reveals that the device - dubbed ZTE A2017 - is powered by a Snapdragon 820 SoC, and sports a 5.5-inch (1440 x 2560 pixel resolution) display. It has 4GB RAM, while internal memory should be 64GB. In terms of camera, the handset sports a 21MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter....

Microsoft's last month's $150-discount deal on Surface 3 is back

If you recall, last month, Microsoft was offering a discount of up to $150 on its Surface 3 tablet. In case you missed that deal, here is some good news: the same promo is back again. The maximum discount of $150 is available on Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + LTE models with 4GB/128GB memory configuration. This means that you can currently purchase these models...

Alcatel Idol 4 to reportedly have a Mini variant as well

While the rumor mill is already abuzz with a Pro variant of the yet-to-be-released Alcatel Idol 4, a new report is claiming that that the latter will have a Mini variant as well. Unlike the Windows 10-powered Pro version, however, the Mini variant is said to be powered by Android. As for the specs, the report says that the Idol 4 Mini will be powered...

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact gets $100 price cut in US

Sony's Xperia Z5 Compact has received a price cut in the United States, where Amazon is now selling the device for $399.99, down $100 from its usual price of $499.99. Both black and white color options are available at the discounted rate. The model on offer comes with a US warranty, but is only compatible with GSM carriers such as AT&T and T-Mobile....

US Cellular LG G5 to be available starting April 1; pre-orders begin March 28

Turns out the rumors were true as US Cellular has announced that it will begin selling the LG G5 on April 1, with pre-orders beginning March 28. Those purchasing the handset from the carrier before April 17 will also get a free extra battery and battery-charging cradle. The carrier also said that some of the device's friends (accessories) - including...

Spigen Super5tar program puts a case in your hands in exchange for an honest review

Spigen is a phone maker based out of the US and they have started a new initiative in order to get customer feedback as quickly as possible. The program is called Super5tar Review Program and what it means is that anyone can sign up to be a member for free and if approved, you could be selected to review a Spigen case of your choice. Right now, they...

B&H Photo lists unlocked US variant of LG G5 going up for sale on April 1

B&H is a huge online retailer running straight out of Manhattan, their brick and mortar store is like Disneyland for tech enthusiasts including myself. Anyway, the retailer has posted both the silver and titan colored LG G5 on its site with an availability date of April 1st. If this turns out to be an April fool's joke (which I really don't think...

Google Maps lets you label your favorite places with cute stickers

Google maps is introducing a new feature, not particularly useful, but more for those who wish to personalize their Google Maps experience as they wish. Google introduces these location stickers which let you tag your favorite and most commonly visited locations with different stickers like a tree house, an apartment building, a teepee, or even a...

Verizon's Nokia Lumia Icon is being considered for Windows 10 Mobile update

Yesterday Microsoft finally commenced the rollout of updates to Windows 10 Mobile for older Lumia branded smartphones, after many months of testing through the Windows Insider program. On that occasion, the company released the list of handsets that are going to be receiving the update, but did not at the time clarify whether the list was final or...

Sony is rumored to unveil upgraded PlayStation 4 with 4K support

According to a new report coming from some unnamed "developer sources", Sony has started working on an upgraded version of its PlayStation 4 gaming console. This new iteration won't be a totally revamped offering like a PS5. Instead, it will have more GPU power than the PS4, in order to be able to support 4K gaming. Sony has already started briefing...

9.7-inch iPad Pro will start at $599, rumor says

For many weeks now Apple has been rumored to introduce a new 9.7-inch iPad at its spring event which is taking place on March 21 (this coming Monday). Recently we've heard that it won't be called iPad Air 3, but will instead go with iPad Pro branding just like the 12.9-inch tablet which is already available. That makes sense considering that most...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge takes the crown for best mobile camera according to DxOMark

Now that the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is available for purchase, the folks over at DxO Labs have thoroughly tested its camera for inclusion in the DxOMark mobile camera category. The result? Well, move over Galaxy S6 edge+ and Sony Xperia Z5, the S7 edge is the new cameraphone champion according to DxOMark. It's managed an overall score of 88, which...

CEO Dorsey on Twitter's 140-character limit: "It's staying"

Over a couple of months after there were rumors that Twitter is doing away with its 140-character limit for tweets, CEO Jack Dorsey has cleared the air by saying that the limit isn't going anywhere. "It's staying," Dorsey said today on the NBC Today Show. "It's a good constraint for us and it allows for of-the-moment brevity." For those who aren't...

T-Mobile throws in free LG 360 Cam if you get the G5 before April 5

T-Mobile will start selling the LG G5 online on March 29, three full days before you'll be able to find it in stores (on April 1). If you purchase the phone before April 17, LG is throwing in a free battery bundle, consisting of a second battery and a battery charging cradle. But if you act fast and are among the first people to snag a G5 from T-Mobile,...

New leaked Meizu Pro 6 shots reveal a lot of design continuity from the Pro 5

The Meizu Pro 6 has been gathering a lot of attention lately with its frequent visits to the rumor mill. There might actually be quite a lot to be excited about, as rumors have hinted at things like 6GB of RAM and 3D Touch capabilities. From the looks of things, the Meizu Pro 6 bears a striking resemblance to its own predecessor - the Pro 5 more...

Samsung Galaxy S7 review: Time-saver edition

The Galaxy S6 was Samsung's plunge into premium materials for its flagship line, which had long since suffered ridicule for its extensive use of plastic. The Galaxy S7 is the iterative upgrade that follows, building upon the S6's foundations. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_time_saver-review-1412.p...

LG G5 global launch set for March 31; Best Buy starts taking pre-orders

LG has announced that its newest flagship - the G5 - will go on sale globally on March 31. The South Korean company said that the modular phone will come with freebies (ranging from its camera module to a battery pack worth over $100) that will vary depending on the country. Prices of a couple of G5's friends (accessories) have also been revealed:...

Lenovo K3 Note gets the Marshmallow update

The Lenovo K3 Note is getting the Android Marshmallow. Customers in India can now check their phone to download the OTA update. Back in January, Anuj Sharma, Lenovo Product Manager for smartphones in India, teased an image of the phone running a test build of the new OS. Since then there hasn't been any word from him or Lenovo on the status of the...

Lenovo Vibe K4 Note review: Phabulous

Last year the K3 Note launched as a "big features, small price" phone and now the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note continues the legacy. It has impressive stereo speakers, a sturdy metal frame and a fingerprint features. It's the kind of spec sheet we see from a premium mid-ranger, except this one stays under the $200 mark. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/...

LG X screen now available for purchase in Europe

If you recall, LG announced a new 'X' series of smartphones last month. The first two devices in the series - the X cam and X screen - were unveiled at this year's MWC. Now, the company has started selling the latter in Europe. Specifically, the handset is now available for purchase in the Netherlands, where the black color variant of the phone is...

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now selling in India

Samsung is wasting no time when it comes to bringing its new offers to the Indian market. A little over a week after the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge were announced at a New Delhi event they have started selling throughout the country. You can buy either one straight from Samsung's online sore or retailers like Flipkart, as well as many local stores. The...

Recreating the iPhones from rumors: the iPhone 7, SE and Pro

Martin Hajek is back with great looking reconstructions of the upcoming Apple phone lineup, based on the partial glimpses we have gotten from the many leaks. The images cover the new trio - from the small iPhone SE, through the iPhone 7 to the phablet-sized iPhone Pro (aka 7 Plus). Apple iPhone 7 Martin has incorporated all the rumored "knowledge"...

Twitter discontinues TweetDeck app for Windows

TweetDeck has announce that it will discontinuing the Windows desktop app for TweetDeck. Going forward, Windows users will have to access TweetDeck from their browsers, by visiting tweetdeck.twitter.com. The desktop apps for Windows and OS X were created after Twitter acquired TweetDeck back in 2011. They were nothing more than the website inside...

First update to Android N Developer Preview rolling out

Just over a week after the Android N Developer Preview was released, Google has pushed out the first update to it. Rolling out to the Nexus 5X, 6P, 9, and 9 LTE over-the-air (OTA), the update addresses some performance issues. The updated factory images have also been uploaded in case you want to stick to the traditional way of flashing and updating....

Bloomberg: Google-owned robotics firm Boston Dynamics is now up for sale

Over a couple of years after Google acquired it, robotics engineering firm Boston Dynamics has been put up for sale by the Mountain View, California-based company, according to a latest report from Bloomberg, which cites people familiar with the search giant's plans. For those who are unaware, Boston Dynamics is known for its humanoid as well as...

More Canadian carriers are now offering BlackBerry Priv for $300 on-contract

Last month, we told you about BlackBerry Priv's Bell variant getting a price cut to CAD 299.99. While that deal is still active, more Canadian carriers have joined the party. Aside from Bell, now Rogers and Sasktel are also offering BlackBerry's debut Android phone for CAD 299.99 on a regular two-year contract. FYI, all three carriers were selling...

Alcatel Idol 4 Pro spotted on GFXBench with 6-inch display, 20MP camera

Just a day after an alleged render of Alcatel's Idol 4 Pro smartphone (shown below) leaked online, the Windows 10-powered device has been spotted on GFXBench, revealing some of its previously-unknown key specs. The listing reveals that the handset sports a 6-inch display, and features a 20MP rear and 9MP front camera. RAM is listed as 2GB, although...

T-Mobile Galaxy S7/S7 edge getting March security update

A week after they officially went on sale, both Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have started receiving this month's Android security update. Specifically, T-Mobile has already started the roll-out, while Verizon will begin pushing the update on March 18. While T-Mobile doesn't explicitly say that it's Android's March security update, Verizon's update...

Finally, Chrome mobile defaults to tab switching within the app

Google first introduced this feature with the launch of Lollipop on the Motorola Nexus 6 to show off the OS' new ability to show individual app processes among other apps in the multitasking window. Although, putting Chrome's tabs in the app switcher makes it so easy to lose a past tab and makes it impossible to clear all Chrome tabs. As of version...

Galaxy S7 has a native DPI setting, but it's tucked away somewhere.

There is a way to access this hidden menu, perhaps Samsung intended to activate the setting in a future software update, but if you want your Galaxy S7 to display more content on the same size screen, you can follow these steps to do just that. Download Nova Launcher from the Play Store Long-press an empty space in the homescreen and find the Widgets...

Casio's WSD-F10 rugged Android Wear smartwatch will be released on March 25

Back in January at CES Casio unveiled a new smartwatch running Android Wear. The WSD-F10 is being called a Smart Outdoor Watch by its maker, and its ruggedness certainly allows Casio to go with that moniker. See, this device is water resistant up to 50 meters, and it's tested to military standard specifications to ensure it can withstand many rugged...

T-Mobile brings YouTube on as a Binge On content provider, after negotiation

After Google called out T-Mobile on sneakily throttling all of YouTube's data over T-Mobile's towers, T-Mobile got a lot of backlash for doing so without notifying YouTube nor its customers first. The biggest reason why YouTube raised these concerns was because T-Mobile took it upon itself to throttle all video streams without notifying the provider...

The Galaxy S7 video review shot entirely on the Galaxy S7 itself

Our latest video review is up, focusing on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S7. But what's more interesting is that we shot it entirely on a second Samsung Galaxy S7. And it turned out great - so here's why the Galaxy S7 is a superb videography tool that can even fill in for real work tasks. The Samsung Galaxy S7 isn't the only phone that can record...

Michael Kors gets into the smartwatch game with an Android Wear offering

The latest brand to enter the rapidly crowding smartwatch fray is Michael Kors. The fashion company has announced the Michael Kors Access today at Baselworld. This will be its first ever smartwatch, launching at some point "this fall" with Android Wear on board. The watch will be offered in many different iterations, two of which you can see in the...

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S with Windows 10 is out in the US tomorrow for $899.99

Samsung announced the Galaxy TabPro S tablet running Windows 10 at CES in January, and we've already seen it going on sale throughout Europe at the beginning of this month. And now it's finally time for it to become available in the US as well. Almost, anyway. It's set to be in stock at Best Buy starting tomorrow, priced from $899.99. It will also...

Sony is still making a profit on each PlayStation VR unit, even at the $399 price point

A couple of days ago Sony finally announced the official pricing for its upcoming PlayStation VR headset. And, at $399 (or £349 in the UK), it turns out it's actually cheaper than many have anticipated. It surely is much more so than some rumors have claimed - the $1,500 figure was thrown around a lot at one point, while a retailer leak made us think...

Microsoft officially starts Windows 10 Mobile rollout for older devices

The big day has finally come, as rumored mere hours ago. It's not a development version anymore, it's not a beta, it's not a test rollout, it's not meant for Windows Insiders only, it's the real deal. Microsoft has just announced the start of the rollout of Windows 10 Mobile to older smartphones that are currently on Windows Phone 8.1. Needless to...

Windows 10-powered Microsoft Lumia 550 now selling for $120 in US

The Microsoft Lumia 550 has received a price cut in the United States, where it is now being sold for as low as $119.95. Electronics retailer B&H photo is selling the Windows 10 device at that price. What's worth mentioning here is that the $120 price is only for the white-colored variant of the handset - the black version is listed on B&H...

Nextbit cancels CDMA version of its cloud-focused Robin smartphone

Waiting for the US CDMA version of the Nextbit Robin "cloud phone?" Well, there is some bad news: the variant has been cancelled. This means that those hoping to use the Robin on Verizon or Sprint's network are now out of luck. "We are unable to ship a CDMA version," said Nextbit's CEO Tom Moss in a post on the San Francisco-based company's official...

Leaked Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) images show off its metal frame

Remember the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016)? If you can't put a face to that name, maybe these cache of images will help. They appear to be official images for the China Mobile version of the phone. Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) in Gold These images give us a great close-up of the corners of the J5, which are very similar to those of the more premium Galaxy...

4" iPhone to be called iPhone SE, to come with 16GB storage

You've seen Apple's upcoming 4" iPhone labeled as either 5se or just "SE," but an alleged photo of its retail box suggests the Apple-preferred name is "iPhone SE" (yes, with capital letters, despite going lower case with the iPhone 5s). The box is also marked 16GB, suggesting that this remains the base storage option. Better than the 8GB iPhone 5c,...

WhatsApp now offers text formatting, can send Google Drive docs

WhatsApp has always tried to stay ahead of the curve in a lot of ways, but, with an impressively busy beta release schedule, it is often hard to keep track of every novelty and how it found its place inside the app. The following batch of features can be found in version 2.12.535 of the app and appear to be new. WhatsApp now supports a bit of text...

Yesterday's iPhone 7 closeup photo is actually of the upcoming Meizu Pro 6

Yesterday a set of leaked photos surfaced online and they claimed to show the upcoming iPhone 7 and its new antenna design. Today, in an odd twist of events, Li Nan, Vice President of Chinese manufacturer Meizu, made a clarification that the device featured in yesterday's close-up shot is actually the Meizu Pro 6. The latter, of course, is yet to...

Meuzi says, yesterday's iPhone 7 closeup photo is actually of the upcoming Pro 6

Yesterday a set of leaked photos surfaced online and they claimed to show the upcoming iPhone 7 and its new antenna design. Today, in an odd twist of events, Li Nan, Vice President of Chinese manufacturer Meizu, made a clarification that the device featured in yesterday's close-up shot is actually the Meizu Pro 6. The latter, of course, is yet to...

Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL now AU$100 off in Oz

In today's round of Lumia discounts, Microsoft's flagship Lumia 950 and 950 XL are AUD 100 ($76) off - in Australia obviously. The Lumia 950 is now listed at AUD 899 ($690), while its bigger bro goes for AUD 1029 ($785). Both deals are available on Microsoft's Australian store as part of the March Madness sale. Other offers include the Microsoft...