LG G5 can now be purchased from all Big Four US carriers

If you recall, we've already told you about LG G5's availability on AT&T. However, if AT&T isn't the carrier of your choice, you'll be glad to know that the flagship smartphone is now available for purchase from all major US carriers, including the Big Four ones. While AT&T has the handset listed for $689, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint are selling it for $624, $630, and $576, respectively. US Cellular is also carrying the device, selling it for $585. As for colors, aside from Verizon and T-Mobile - which only have the silver/titan and silver/gold options - all other carriers have...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g5_can_now_be_purchased_from_all_big_four_us_carriers-news-17591.php

Tesla has already received 232K pre-orders for its Model 3 electric car

Less than a couple of days after Tesla announced its upcoming Model 3 car, the company has already received a whopping 232,000 pre-orders for the electric vehicle. This was revealed by CEO Elon Musk in a tweet today. Now 232k orders— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 2, 2016 The number was 180,000 exactly a day after the announcement, with an average cost of $42,000 per vehicle. In case you aren't already aware, the Model 3 starts at $35,000. Model 3 orders at 180,000 in 24 hours. Selling price w avg option mix prob $42k, so ~$7.5B in a day. Future of electric cars looking bright!—...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tesla_has_already_received_232k_preorders_for_its_model_3_electric_car-news-17595.php

AT&T Galaxy J3 (2016) launch confirmed for May 6, pricing revealed

While there have already been credible leaks about it, the AT&T variant of Samsung's Galaxy J3 (2016) has now been officially confirmed. The carrier says that the device will be available for purchase next month - May 6 to be precise. As for the price, you'll be able to grab the AT&T Galaxy J3 (2016) by agreeing to pay $5.67 per month for a total of 30 months on the carrier's Next 24 installment plan. Sadly, the handset will only be available in white color option. For those who aren't aware, the device is already available for purchase in the US as Virgin and Boost Mobile have been...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_galaxy_j3_2016_launch_confirmed_for_may_6_pricing_revealed-news-17589.php

Marshmallow beta could hit BlackBerry Priv as soon as next week

While the final Marshmallow update for BlackBerry's Priv smartphone will arrive sometime around late April-early May, a beta update could be rolled out as soon as next week. This was hinted by Michael Clewley, who is the director of Handheld Software Product Management at the company. I'd talk about a #PRIV Marshmallow beta today but given #AprilFools you might not believe me! Gonna have to wait for next week— Michael Clewley (@MichaelClewley) April 1, 2016 This comes just days after BlackBerry's debut Android phone was caught running Android Marshmallow in a video. Sadly,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_priv_could_get_marshmallow_beta_as_soon_as_next_week-news-17587.php

OneDrive's iOS client now lets you download multiple photos and videos in one go

Microsoft has updated OneDrive's iOS app, bumping it to version 6.13.1. The update brings new features such as the ability to download multiple photos and videos in a single attempt, as well as some regular bug fixes. "Save 1, save 2, save 10! You can now save as many photos and videos as you'd like back to your camera roll. Simply select the files, tap the Share command and there you will find the mythical Save Photos and Videos option," the change-log reads. As for bug fixes, they are related to issues with VoiceOver and albums. Finally, those having sync issues will have to just...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/users_of_privacyminded_browser_brave_will_get_paid_in_bitcoins_for_surfing_web-news-17590.php

Verizon Galaxy S6 getting April security patch already

While we already know that Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have started receiving Marshmallow updates, it has now come to light that the update also includes the latest Android security patch, at-least for the S6. Yes, the Verizon Galaxy S6 is getting the April security update, even before the Google Nexus devices or the BlackBerry Priv. Not to mention that this month's patch has not even been officially announced by Google yet. For those thinking how is that possible, it's worth mentioning that manufactures get access to a security patch 30 days before it's officially...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_galaxy_s6_getting_april_security_update_already-news-17584.php

Sony Mobile US makes job cuts, relocates office

Sony's US mobile unit has been relocated from Atlanta to the San Francisco Bay Area, and in the process, the company has also made an unspecified number of job cuts, according to a new report. The report also says that, Kunihiko Shiomi, who was previously the head of the Japanese company's US mobile development, has been made the unit's president. This change in leadership happened back in January this year. In case you don't already know, Sony Mobile has been struggling in the US for quite a few years now. According to market research firm IDC, the company has had a share of less...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_mobile_us_makes_job_cuts_relocates_office-news-17585.php

Huawei P9 to come with a Leica co-developed camera, senior exec confirms

Huawei and Leica announced in February they'll be working together on advancements in mobile photography, and the upcoming P9 flagship will be the first to take advantage of the shared expertise. The interesting fact was revealed by Huawei's deputy chairman of the board, Mr Guo Ping, at the Chinese company's press conference where the annual financial report was made public. We are going to launch our P9 flagship phone very soon and this is a product that we worked with Leica to produce. Meanwhile, an image has surfaced, depicting the already familiar back of the P9 with the dual-camera...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p9_to_come_with_a_leica_codeveloped_camera_senior_exec_confirms-news-17586.php

OnePlus X gets a price cut in India

The OnePlus X has gotten a price cut on Amazon India, and now goes for INR 14,999 ($225). That is, the Onyx variant is discounted, both the Champagne (INR 16,999) and the Ceramic (INR 22,999) are still being sold for full price. OnePlus X The OnePlus X is the company's smaller-sized model, which accompanies the self-proclaimed flagship killer OnePlus 2 (which as it happens also got a price cut a couple of weeks ago). The X features a 5-inch FullHD AMOLED display and is powered by the aging (but high-end nonetheless) Snapdragon 801, coupled with 3 gigs of RAM. A 13MP/8MP camera...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_x_gets_a_price_cut_in_india-news-17583.php

$1930 gets you a gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Luxury specialists Karalux out of Vietnam are now offering a gold-plating service for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, so you can upgrade from your last-year 24K-covered Samsung flagship. Samsung's switched from A7000 to A6000 grade aluminum, Karalux says, which has forced the company to introduce changes to its manufacturing processes. It now takes 6 hours over 10 separate stages to put some extra bling on an already premium device. Gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge by Karalux The pleasure of owning a gold-plated Galaxy S7 costs VND 35 million ($1570),...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/1930_gets_you_a_goldplated_samsung_galaxy_s7_edge-news-17582.php

More price hikes for Verizon subscribers with a grandfathered unlimited plan

If you still have a grandfathered unlimited plan with Verizon that you are still hanging onto for dear life, Verizon is sending out another wave of price increases for customers whose plans weren't affected with Verizon's price hikes back in November. Just to reiterate, this price hike will not come to those whose monthly rates were already raised. This price hike is to come to customers whose rate was not affected by the first wave of increases. This time around, Verizon will up the rates of customers whose lines have fulfilled their contract. I don't blame Verizon, data is no...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/more_price_hikes_for_verizon_subscribers_with_a_grandfathered_unlimited_plan_-news-17581.php

Acer Liquid Jade Primo review: Windows Prime

Windows phone models aren't that many, which makes sense as the platforms has a market share of less than 2%. You might even say they are a select group of phones, each designed to occupy a niche of its own. So the Acer Liquid Jade Primo is a specimen of a rare breed.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/acer_liquid_jade_primo-review-1419.php

Marshmallow will land on the BlackBerry Priv in late April or early May

Yesterday we caught a video showing the BlackBerry Priv running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and now we finally have a rough release timeline for it to speak of. Last year BlackBerry promised to bring Marshmallow to its first Android smartphone in 2016, then this January that commitment was reiterated with details allegedly coming by the end of Q1. And sure enough, here we are in the first day of the second quarter of the year and we now know what to expect. The new software will be arriving on a BlackBerry Priv near you either in late April or in early May. That's still pretty vague, of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/marshmallow_will_land_on_the_blackberry_priv_in_late_april_or_early_may-news-17579.php

Verizon's Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are now receiving Marshmallow updates

Around a month and a half ago Samsung started rolling out updates to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge (pictured below), last year's flagship smartphones. And now Verizon has finally caught up and commenced the same rollout for the S6 and S6 edge units it's sold. The update will make its way out in stages, so it could be quite a few days before it hits every S6 or S6 edge purchased from Verizon. Nevertheless, at least it is now on its way. If you have one of these devices and haven't received the update notification yet, you can obviously choose to manually check...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_galaxy_s6_and_s6_edge_are_now_receiving_marshmallow_updates-news-17578.php

Walmart drops iPhone prices by $100, Galaxy S6 and S7 by $150

An intriguing deal is apparently to be had if you want to purchase a new iPhone or Samsung smartphone and you head to Walmart to do the deed. The mega-retailer is said to be offering $100 off iPhones and $150 off two Samsung handsets, starting today and until the end of June. The Apple handsets that qualify are the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, as well as the new iPhone SE. The Samsung phones in question are the Galaxy S6 and S7. That said, keep in mind that not every store will have the exact same models on offer, but you should find at least some of the aforementioned handsets in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/walmart_drops_iphone_prices_by_100_galaxy_s6_and_s7_by_150-news-17580.php

LG G5 arrives with Friends, we do the unboxing

LG has come up with a very nice G5 reviewer's kit and we just got ours. It's a big colorful box with fancy hinges and a retro fastener. Within the promising looking package we found the retail LG G5, the LG 360 Cam, the LG Cam Plus module, and the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play. We already had a very pleasant encounter with the LG G5, but it's just now that we see its retail box and contents. We'll be updating our review with the new test scores early next week. LG G5 and Friends box First up among the LG Friends we received, is the LG 360 Cam. It's a standalone camera,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g5_arrives_with_friends_we_do_the_unboxing-news-17576.php

Microsoft releases Lumia 650 in the US and Canada

Quite a while after its unveiling back in February, the Microsoft Lumia 650 is now finally available in the US and Canada. This comes after a three-week pre-order period for the new mid-range smartphone. The Lumia 650 can be yours for $199 or CAD 199, and for that price you'll receive a SIM-free and unlocked unit. You can order from Microsoft's online store here for the US and here for Canada. This handset has already been available in Europe for many weeks, so it's good to finally see it crossing the pond as well. It comes with a 5-inch 720p touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with LED...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_releases_lumia_650_in_the_us_and_canada-news-17577.php

LG G5 torture tests come online, it turns out quite sturdy

LG G5 went on sale just yesterday and it was inevitable for the flagship to pass through various torture tests for the cameras. The G5 got scratched, burnt with a lighter, and then bent for the public to enjoy. As expected the LG G5 doesn't bend easily as it's actually a chunk of metal, except for the whatever accessory is inserted within the Magic Slot - this will surrender rather easy. The scratch test revealed the LG G5 is actually covered by a thin layer of plastic. This process of applying small color particles on metal surface is called microdizing and allows for hiding...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g5_tortured_for_the_public_it_turns_out_quite_sturdy-news-17574.php

LG G5 arrives with Friends, we do unboxing

LG has come up with a very nice G5 reviewer's kit and we just got ours. It's a big colorful box with fancy hinges and a retro fastener. Within the promising looking package we found the retail LG G5, the LG 360 Cam, the LG Cam Plus module, and the LG Hi-Fi Plus with B&O Play. We already had a very pleasant encounter with the LG G5, but it's just now that we see its retail box and contents. We'll be updating our review with the new test scores early next week. LG G5 and Friends box First up among the LG Friends we received, is the LG 360 Cam. It's a standalone camera,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g5_arrives_with_friends_we_do_unboxing-news-17576.php

iPhone SE undergoes scratch, burn and bend tests

It's interesting to see how every new smartphone fares against wear and tear and the iPhone SE is no exception. Seasoned phone torturer JerryRigEverything has posted a video of doing some scratch, burn and bend tests to Apple's latest smartphone. It's as interesting as it's painful to watch. As you can see in the video below, the iPhone SE fails the bend test and arches at the volume rocker. This suggests to the conclusion that Apple hasn't used its premium Aluminum 7000-series and reverted back to the 6000-series. Given the shorter frame of the device that shouldn't be much of an issue...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_undergoes_scratch_burn_and_bend_tests-news-17575.php

HTC 10 Mini running on Snapdragon 823 scheduled for September

The HTC 10 announcement is just around the corner - it is going to happen in 12 days, and we know most of the details already thanks to the numerous leaks throughout the past few months. We guess it's time to move onto the next big thing, which in this case is a little flagship. Apparently the HTC 10 will be getting a mini flavor - the HTC 10 Mini. As per the leaked memo sent to selected HTC insiders, the HTC 10 Mini will feature a 4.7" display (probably a 1080p unit) and will be powered by the Snapdragon 823 chipset with 4GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 823 chip is the same as the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10_mini_runs_on_snapdragon_823_scheduled_for_september-news-17573.php

One of these phones beats the Galaxy S7 in 4K video quality

Yesterday we gave you a mystery to solve. Could you guess which phone beats the Samsung Galaxy S7 in 4K video quality? We already gave you a little hint - it's not the LG G5. If your initial guess included the Alcatel Idol 4s, Motorola Moto X Force, Apple iPhone SE, Acer Liquid Jade Primo or the HTC One M9+ Supreme Camera, then we have good news for you, you're one step closer. Now is the time to cast your votes - we'll reveal the result later tonight when the review of the phone in question will hit our homepage.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/one_of_these_phones_beats_the_galaxy_s7_in_4k_video_quality-news-17572.php

Alleged Meizu Pro 6 mini and m3 note leak ahead of announcement

The Meizu Pro 6 and the Meizu m3 note has been popping in our rumor section for quite some time. The Meizu Pro 5 mini was part of the rumors for quite some time, but it got cancelled due to production delays. Today, we got a new picture revealing the Meizu m3 note and the Pro 6 mini. Check it out: The Meizu m3 note is supposed to go official on April 6. It should offer a 5.5" 1080p display, Helio X10 chipset with 2 or 3GB RAM (storage dependent), and a 3,200 mAh battery. One of the key upgrades over the m2 note is the new shiny metal chassis, probably following the footsteps of the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_meizu_pro_6_mini_and_m3_note_leak_ahead_of_announcement-news-17571.php

Spigen cases for the Galaxy S7 edge hands-on [VIDEO]

We were recently able to get our hands on Spigen's Galaxy S7 edge lineup of cases and decided to show you some of our favorites and no-so-favorites. When the Galaxy Note edge first came out, I was still working in retail and I had many customers come into the Samsung shop within Best Buy only to become frustrated that we didn't carry any cases for such a drastically different form factor. A couple of years later, and three edge devices later, Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge is the latest iteration of this unique form factor that requires a specially designed case. One that would be able to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/spigen_cases_for_the_galaxy_s7_edge_hands_on_video-news-17559.php

HTC 10 swings by FCC ahead of announcement

The HTC 10 is now approved by the FCC making the phone that little bit readier for its launch. HTC will officially unveil its upcoming flagship on April 12 in an online events. An interesting bit revealed by the regulatory is that there are actually two new HTC models - the 2PS6200 and 2PS6500. Unfortunately, there are no photos provided in the documents, as HTC has requested the FCC to withhold public information disclosure. It's also unclear what the differences between the two are, but we are guessing it boils down to network bands support. HTC 10 : Black/White •...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10_goes_by_fcc_ahead_of_announcement-news-17569.php

Tesla announces Model 3, starts at $35,000

Elon Musk has finally taken the wraps off the highly anticipated Model 3, the most affordable Tesla car yet. While the company's previous Model S and Model X cost upwards of $100,000, the Model 3 will start at $35,000. Not exactly cheap but a steal considering what you will get in return. Despite being the company's least expensive car, Tesla isn't skimping out on the essentials. For starters, the Model 3 looks great, and you can see the family design lines in the glass area on the side that's pinched at the back, tail lamps that crease into the back doors, and the massive swept...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tesla_announces_model_3_starts_at_35000-news-17570.php

Huawei saw 37% annual revenue growth last year - biggest since 2008

Chinese company Huawei recorded an annual revenue of RMB 395 billion ($61.10 billion) in 2015, which translates into an year-on-year growth of 37%. This is the company's biggest annual revenue growth in the past seven years. Huawei's net profit for the year stood at RMB 36.9 billion, up 32 percent from the RMB 27.9 billion figure it reported the year prior. The company's handset division played an important role in this with a 44% jump in shipments. In case you don't already know, Huawei became the first smartphone company in China whose shipments crossed the 100 million mark in a year...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_saw_37_annual_revenue_growth_last_year__biggest_since_2008-news-17568.php

Google to wind down support for Wallet Card

Google has announced that it will drop support for the physical Wallet Card starting June 30. "You'll no longer be able to add money to your Wallet Balance after May 1, 2016," the company said in a blog post. "Any transactions made with your Wallet Card after June 30 will not be processed. Any pending transactions made before June 30 will still post to your account." Those looking for alternatives can opt for offerings from American Express or Simple, Google suggests, adding that both offer debit accounts with similar features, including a card. The Mountain View, California-based...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_to_wind_down_support_for_wallet_card-news-17567.php

LG G5 now available for purchase in the US

As scheduled, LG's newest flagship smartphone - the G5 - is now available for purchase in the United States. AT&T has listed the device on its website, and is selling it for $688 sans contract. Those opting for the carrier's Next plan can get the phone for as low as $22.97 a month. As you might already know, the G5 comes with a free battery and charging cradle in the US. On top of that AT&T is offering a $49.99 LG G Pad X 10.1 on a 2-year agreement to those purchasing the phone on the carrier's Next plan. You can also get a LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE smartwatch for $99.99 on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_starts_selling_lg_g5-news-17566.php

Deal: Buy Moto X Pure Edition or Droid Turbo 2 and get free Moto 360 (2014)

Are you a Motorola fan? Are you in the market for a smartphone and a smartwatch? If your answer to both these questions is yes, then here's a deal for you: Motorola is offering a free Moto 360 (1st gen) with every purchase of a Moto X Pure Edition or Droid Turbo 2. What's worth keeping in mind here is that the promo is only available on purchase of the 64GB variants of the phones, meaning you'll have to shell out $499 for the Moto X Pure and $720 for the Droid Turbo 2. The Moto 360 (2014) currently costs $199.99. After you've made up your mind on which phone to buy, just add it as...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_buy_moto_x_pure_edition_or_droid_turbo_2_and_get_free_moto_360_2014_-news-17565.php

Spigen cases for the Galaxy S7 edge - Video

We were recently able to get our hands on Spigen's Galaxy S7 edge lineup of cases and decided to show you all some of our favorites and no-so-favorites. When the Galaxy Note edge first came out, I had many customers come into the Samsung shop within Best Buy only to become frustrated that Best Buy didn't carry any cases for such a drastically different form factor. A couple of years later, and three edge devices later, Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge is a new generation of unique form factored devices that require a specially designed case. One that would be able to protect your device while...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/spigen_cases_for_the_galaxy_s7_edge__video-news-17559.php

Samsung+ customer support app gets live video chat and remote assistance

Samsung+ is Samsung's customer support app, that you can find preinstalled on a variety of the company's smartphones and tablets, including the recently released Galaxy S7 and S7 edge of course. And today Samsung+ has received a huge update, which should make its way to the Google Play Store in the next few hours. The first new thing is that you can live video chat with a Samsung customer support representative, or you can text or use a plain old voice call if you so wish. Remote assistance is built in too, which means you can grant a support rep permission to remotely operate and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_customer_support_app_gets_live_video_chat_and_remote_assistance-news-17564.php

Fitbit Blaze and Alta shipments cross 1 million mark in first month of availability

Fitbit has announced that it has shipped more than a million units of its Blaze smartwatch in the first month of the device's availability. The timepiece, which went on sale in the first week of March, has also become an Amazon best-seller both in the smart watch and heart monitor categories. Fitbit Blaze In addition, the company also announced that shipments of its Alta fitness tracker have also crossed the one million mark, something which happened in the first three weeks of the device's retail availability. Fitbit Alta "At Fitbit, we continue to focus on developing...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/fitbit_blaze_shipments_cross_1_million_milestone_in_first_month_of_availability-news-17561.php

AT&T will give you a free 48-inch Samsung smart TV when you buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge

Here's yet another deal you can take advantage of if you're interested in purchasing one of Samsung's latest flagships from a US carrier. AT&T is, under certain conditions, going to give you a free 48-inch Samsung smart TV if you buy either a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, starting tomorrow. You do need to get the phone using AT&T's Next installment plans, and in order to qualify you must have both AT&T wireless and DIRECTV service (of which at least one must be new). The following table explains in detail what you need in order to be eligible. So you're not eligible only if you upgrade an...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_will_give_you_a_free_48inch_samsung_smart_tv_when_you_buy_a_galaxy_s7_or_s7_edge-news-17560.php

Microsoft Office now has 1.2 billion users, 340 million mobile app downloads

Microsoft's Build conference has entered its second day today, and the company is busy boasting about the reach of its Office applications. According to Microsoft, there are now 1.2 billion Office users in the world, who spend an average of 3-4 hours per day using the suite. And before you think that those are all work computers, consider this: the Office mobile apps for Android and iOS have so far been downloaded no less than 340 million times. Things are going pretty well for Microsoft's Office 365 subscription service too, with more than 50,000 new small business customers opting for...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_office_now_has_12_billion_users_340_million_mobile_app_downloads-news-17563.php

Apple releases iOS 9.3.1 to fix crashes caused by tapping links

iOS 9.3 was released to the public on March 21, the same day as Apple's big event where it unveiled the iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 (both of which are now available, by the way). Yet here we are just 10 days later and the company has deemed it necessary to already issue an emergency update for its mobile operating system. iOS 9.3.1 is now rolling out to supported iPhones, iPads, and iPod touch units across the world. Its only function is to fix a very nasty bug that somehow made the cut to the final version of iOS 9.3. This bug will render your Apple device useless after tapping on links in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_releases_ios_931_to_fix_crashes_caused_by_tapping_links-news-17562.php

Apple iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 now shipping worldwide

Apple iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 went official a few days ago and were made available on pre-order shortly after. While just a few markets participated in the first week of pre-orders, two days ago Apple extended the list by adding many more countries. The first batch of pre-orders was supposed to begin shipping today, and indeed it did. The new iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7 are now shipping as promised. Both devices are also available for purchase in Apple Retail Stores while other retailers should be offering them in few days, if not already. The iPhone SE launch, as suggested by the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_and_ipad_pro_97_now_shipping_worldwide-news-17557.php

Can you guess the smartphone that trumps the Samsung Galaxy S7 in 4K video quality?

We're working on a smartphone review for you, one you're not really expecting, and it's due to be out tomorrow. While examining its camera performance, video quality in particular, we realized we had stumbled upon a true gem, and it couldn't wait - not for another minute, let alone tomorrow. So we figured we'd do an improvised comparison between this phone and the Samsung Galaxy S7. We ran out and shot a video on each. The two videos were captured within 60 seconds of each other, so the test was kept as fair as possible. Below we're showing you a few 1:1 crops from both camcorders and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/guess_the_smartphone_that_trumps_the_samsung_galaxy_s7_in_4k_video_quality-news-17556.php

Diamond-clad Samsung Gear S2 by de Grisogono will cost $15,000

A couple of weeks ago Samsung announced a heavily blinged up special edition of its latest smartwatch, the Gear S2 by de Grisogono. The Korean wearable maker teamed up with the renowned jewelry company in order to produce a smartwatch that looks more like a piece of jewelry than an electronic device. During the official announcement pricing wasn't revealed, but we did expect it to be through the roof. Well, according to a new report that is just the case. It turns out that the Gear S2 by de Grisogono is set to cost a whopping $15,000 when it becomes available this summer. You'll find it in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/diamondclad_samsung_gear_s2_by_de_grisogono_will_cost_15000-news-17558.php

Suppliers say iPhone SE sales probably won't be enough to offset expected Q2 revenue drop

Apple's new reboot of the 4-inch iPhone factor is doing pretty well. The pocket-friendly device has reportedly received 3.4 million registrations in China and is expected to sell between four and five million units in the second fiscal quarter. Its more affordable price point is also serving great in attracting Android converts, so, in a nutshell, the little handset can be considered an overall success. However, industry supply chain sources have warned that the iPhone SE won't manage to overcome the already expected 11% or so decrease in Apple's revenue in Q2 this year. To quote...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/suppliers_say_iphone_se_sales_probably_wont_be_enough_to_offset_expected_q2_revenue_drop-news-17553.php

Oculus Rift's teardown exposes an easy to fix VR headset

The Oculus Rift orders are shipping now, and the long awaited VR headset is already in use by the most eager fans around the world. As it happens these days, the guys over iFixit were in a hurry to tear down the thing and check out its internals. So, the first and most important conclusion iFixit has drawn is that the Rift is quite easy to repair of something happens to it. Unlike the developer's version, which used a 1080p Galaxy Note 3 display, the retail one uses two separate OLED 90mm pieces behind the two lenses, each with a display of 456ppi. Thanks to those big lenses you are...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oculus_rifts_teardown_exposes_an_easy_to_fix_vr_headset-news-17554.php

New update for the Samsung Gear S2 is now available for download

Last week, Samsung released an update for the Gear S2 smartwatch and now owners of the watch are treated to another one. The latest update weighs in at 20.39 MB and is available from the Samsung Gear app. Sadly, the company didn't update the changelog of the latest update and you can find the same bullet points from the one from a week earlier. We can only guess what changes the new update brings, but it's safe to assume that some bugs needed ironing out and there are no new features this time. A screenshot from the new update shows an old changelog The size of the update also...

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iPhone SE teardown shows hardware ranging from iPhone 5 to 6s

The Apple iPhone SE is a 6s in a 5s body, but Chipworks dug into the internals and it turns out the story is more complicated than that. It straddles multiple generations - from the iPhone 5 selfie camera to the iPhone 6s chipset, a whopping four generations. The Apple A9 chipset is brand new and the SK Hynix-made LPDDR4 2GB memory matches the 6s as well. The NFC, audio chips and motion sensor are from that generation as well. The storage appears to be from the 6s as well, but an earlier 19nm chip instead of the 15nm being shipped now. The Qualcomm modem from the earlier iPhone 6 model...

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Xiaomi Mi 5 to hit India on April 6

Xiaomi Mi 5 was officially unveiled at the MWC in Barcelona last month, and we enjoyed having it in our office. The phone is already on sale in China, but India was promised to get it soon after. Today, Xiaomi officially announced the Mi 5 availability and pricing for India. The flagship is going on sale through mi.com on April 6, 11 AM local time. Its official price is INR 24,999 or $378. The pricing is for the 32GB model of the Mi 5, which in addition to the lower amount if gigs, comes with a Snapdragon 820 chip with a down-clocked processor - 1.8GHz instead of 2.15GHz....

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Deal: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (32GB) in the UK for £570

A Samsung Galaxy S7 edge can be had for around £600 in the UK without a carrier contract (if you do want a contract, here's more info on the offers). You can head to eBay for some cost cutting - currently, the Galaxy S7 edge 32GB (Black or Gold) is available for £580 but should soon drop another tenner to £570. Shipping to the UK is free. By the way, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are available on promotion too - a 500GB Xbox plus The Division are £240, a white 500GB PS4 is £225.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_32gb_in_the_uk_for__pound570-news-17548.php

Audiophile-targeted vivo X6S and X6S Plus are now official

Chinese manufacturer vivo has added a pair of new devices to its lineup today. The new handsets come as direct descendants to vivo X6 and X6 Plus and are all but identical on the outside. This is just as well, since the metal shell still looks elegant in silver, gold or pink and reusing the chassis should save some R&D budget, which could be better spent elsewhere. The devices both come with an even better audio hardware than their predecessors. The smaller X6S is equipped with an AKM4375 32-bit DAC, while the bigger X6S Plus has a ES9028 DAC within a YAMAHA YSS-205X audio...

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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) with S Bike mode launches in India

So, did you guess what #TapKickVroom is? If you didn't, here's the answer - the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is launching in India with a new S Bike feature. It's a sort of Do Not Disturb feature that prevents unwanted distractions while riding a bike. The feature is enabled using the included NFC tag and will handle incoming calls. #GalaxyJ3 with S Bike Mode is here. Now #TapKickVroom & ride tension free on the road.https://t.co/YtfBYnFKXu— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN) March 31, 2016 Normally, the Galaxy J3 won't show any notifications so as not to disturb the rider. It...

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A 400-ton hydraulic press crushes the Galaxy S7 Edge in a dramatic video

There's a plethora of videos on YouTube showing the Galaxy S7 edge being abused. But this is the first time we witness a 400-ton hydraulic press crushing Samsung's latest smartphone. The result is exactly what you think it is. The Galaxy S7 edge becomes a whole lot thinner. Happily, there's a lot of visual effects, including smoke, flames and sparks thanks to the phone's battery. Check out the video below to see exactly how much. What are your favorite Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge torture videos? Source | Via

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LG shows the full G5 Jason Statham commercial

After teasing us with a few short trailer of its latest ad campaign for the G5, LG has finally released what looks to be the full version of the video. However, we sincerely hope that this is merely the first episode in a series of videos as it is just so incredibly entertaining. Jason Statham simply knocks this role out of the park, or rather these twenty or so roles, as he plays every character in the thirty second clip. Subway passenger, street performer, restaurant customer, or motorbike stuntman - the British action legend just seems like the perfect and at the same time worst...

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Microsoft Edge browser will get native ad-blocking support

At its ongoing Build 2016 conference, Microsoft has confirmed that the next version of its Edge Web browser will include native ad-blocking support. This will make Edge one of the few exiting Web browsers - the list currently includes Opera (developer edition) and Brave - that offer such a feature. Aside from native ad-blocking, there are many other features that the new version will bring along, such as support for extensions and integrated Bing translator. It's worth mentioning that Microsoft Edge currently has a very low market share - the figure stood at around 1.5% in December...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_edge_browser_will_get_native_adblocking_support-news-17544.php