Marshmallow to hit T-Mobile's LG V10 next week

Everyone seems to be getting Marshmallow these days, and even if the general reaction is "well, about time", it's still great that more phones get to be running on Google's latest OS version. The LG V10 is already a member of that club, but these being regional and carrier-specific matters, the rollout has so far taken place in South Korea and in Turkey, as well as Verizon's units in the US. Apparently, T-Mobile will follow suit next week, wacky product manager Des Smith has disclosed on Twitter. Well, about time. Guess who should start seeing #Android #Marshmallow next week! #LGV10...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/marshmallow_to_hit_tmobiles_lg_v10_next_week-news-17692.php

LeEco Le 2 clears TENAA - 5.5" FullHD display, 10-core CPU, Android 6.0

The LeEco Le 2 has been certified by Chinese telecom regulator TENAA, and we're being treated to a detailed list of specs as well as the usual mug shots. Photos first, the smartphone looks nothing like the one in a leak we had a month ago. Okay, the front may be similar, but the back is entirely different, and a lot more consistent with the Le Max Pro we saw a couple of months ago. Setting design aside, the LeEco Le 2 (which carries the parent company LeTV branding) comes with a 5.5-inch FullHD display. The chipset inside appears to be the Helio X20 - core count field says 10, and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_le_2_clears_tenaa__55_fullhd_display_10core_cpu_android_60-news-17690.php

Sony Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact are getting official Marshmallow

Sony is delivering on its promise dating back to October last year to bring Android Marshmallow to the Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. After a Beta build was released a month ago, users of the smartphones are starting to receive the official update. The firmware, carrying a build number 23.5.A.0.570, brings the OS version to the latest 6.0.1, and includes the February Android security patch as well as the latest camera app interface. Now, there are the usual caveats, though. For one, only three models are getting the update for now, specifically the D6503 Z2, the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z2_z3_and_z3_compact_are_getting_official_marshmallow-news-17691.php

Meizu Pro 6 rumored to come with a 10-LED flash

Dual-LED smartphone flashes are ubiquitous, and triple-LED ones are also fairly popular. That is, to the extent the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, and also the Lenovo Vibe Shot, are popular. How about 10 LEDs, though. That's how many of those the upcoming Meizu Pro 6 will allegedly have, if the latest rumor turns out to be true. A photo of the future flagship that was officially released the other day (the one below) does indeed show a ring around the laser autofocusing window - a ring, which was obviously going to house the flash, as there isn't one to be found anywhere else. But 10...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_6_rumored_to_come_with_a_10led_flash-news-17689.php

Silk White OnePlus One now back in stock, why would you want a 16GB phone though?

OnePlus is proud to announce the return of the Silk White color option for the One smartphone. The alternative to the Sandstone Black is now back in stock, in time for the Marshmallow update. We've got some good news to brighten up your Friday. The OnePlus One Silk White is back! https://t.co/Za1eTUSZT1 pic.twitter.com/q5LXsLkJBY— OnePlus (@oneplus) April 8, 2016 The thing is, the white model comes with only 16GB of built-in storage, and built-in storage is all the storage you get with the OnePlus One, as it doesn't have a microSD slot for expansion. If you can live with that...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/silk_white_oneplus_one_now_back_in_stock_why_would_you_want_a_16gb_phone_though-news-17688.php

62% of current Apple Watch owners plan to upgrade to the next one

Market research specialists at Fluent have conducted a survey among Americans asking them about their thoughts on the Apple Watch a year after release. Some of the numbers have turned out quite intriguing. For starters, 197 of the 2,578 people that took part in the online survey actually own an Apple Watch, that rounds up to 8%. An equal percentage had a different smartwatch, meaning half of smartwatches in the US are indeed Apple Watches. More importantly though, 62% of current owners plan to upgrade to the next model, which no one has seen or heard of yet. Talk about brand...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/62_of_current_apple_watch_owners_plan_to_upgrade_to_the_next_one-news-17687.php

OnePlus One Marshmallow update now seeding

We reported on the Marshmallow update for the OnePlus One being in final testing the other day, in the words of company co-founder Carl Pei, and he gave a rather vague promise that the rollout will start "very soon". Well, those who read that as "maybe another month left to go" will be pleasantly surprised today. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is beginning to roll out for the OnePlus One, the company has shared in a post on its own forum. Cyanogen is ready to push the CM 13.0 release with internal designation ZNH0EAS26M to OnePlus' first ever smartphone. As is customary with all such...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_one_marshmallow_update_now_seeding-news-17686.php

Another leak of the HTC 10 shows the handset in white

There is no doubt that HTC is really excited about the HTC 10 that it has been teasing the device left and right since the beginning of this year. This time, however, a photo was leaked through Chinese micro-blogging network Weibo. Apparently someone who had their hands on a final unit in white, took a picture of it laying atop a greasy laptop keyboard. The unit shown had Chinese software on it but looks just like another Chinese unit that was also leaked earlier last month. What is different about this unit was that it was white. We'd only seen units with black faces so at least we...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/another_leak_of_the_htc_10_before_the_unveiling_next_week-news-17685.php

You can buy an Honor 5X for just $1, there's a catch though

Honor wants to sell you the Honor 5X, a mid-range phone with flagship features, for only $1. The Honor 5X is already pretty cheap with its $200 price tag even at launch. Honor/Huawei is holding sales on every eighth minute of every hour starting at 10:08 this morning (Central Standard Timezone) until the last sale which starts at 21:08. You have to be really quick to get this phone at just $1. I just tried to get it myself and found myself too late after just 15 seconds past 18:08. I refreshed the page and saw the "Add to cart" button. After I clicked it, I got a message that the item was...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_buy_an_honor_5x_for_just_1_theres_a_catch-news-17684.php

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 will be water and dust resistant, report says

So far, we've heard that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 6 will come with 6GB of RAM, a 5.8-inch touchscreen (presumably keeping the QHD resolution), a 12 MP rear camera, and 64 or 128GB of storage (maybe even 256GB). And now a new piece of the puzzle is reportedly revealed. According to a new report, the Note 6 will be IP68 certified. That means it will be dust tight and just as water resistant as the Galaxy S7 - being able to withstand submerging into up to 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes. The phone could also sport an iris scanner, as revealed earlier today by an intriguing...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note_6_to_be_water_resistant_could_sport_an_iris_scanner-news-17683.php

Blackberry is reportedly switching focus to mid-range handsets

During an interview with The National, CEO of BlackBerry, John Chen admitted that the first Android-powered BlackBerry may have been set too high for customers. Indeed, the BlackBerry Priv must have turned customers off when they found out about its near-$700 price tag. BlackBerry intended to aim the BlackBerry Priv at enterprise customers, or for a more business oriented lifestyle. Chen also told The National that BlackBerry plans to release two mid-range devices this year. One will feature a physical keyboard like the Priv, while the other one will be an all-touchscreen phone. My guess...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_is_reportedly_switching_focus_to_midrange_handsets-news-17681.php

HTC 10 will have great battery life, new teaser promises

Believe it or not, we are now just four days away from the official unveiling of the oft-leaked, oft-rumored, and much-teased HTC 10 smartphone. Now that we're getting closer and closer to the big day, HTC is ramping up its teaser campaign posting new videos every other day. All of HTC's teasers so far have done a great job at overpromising things (be they related to the camera, audio capabilities, and now battery life), so we're left hoping the actual device won't underdeliver in any of those respects. Our engineers are so obsessed w/ battery life we've turned it into a science. You'll...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10_will_have_great_battery_life_new_teaser_promises-news-17682.php

Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro gets the leaked press render treatment

Back in February right before Huawei's MWC event an upcoming tablet by the Chinese manufacturer got leaked. However, the MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro, for that's its name, wasn't actually made official that time around. Huawei has yet to acknowledge it, but the slate has been leaked again today - so maybe its announcement is close by. The new MediaPad has received the leaked press render treatment, with official-looking shots depicting it from a few angles. Alongside the new images we also get a confirmation of its specs, which were first outed in February. The MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mediapad_t2_100_pro_gets_the_leaked_press_render_treatment-news-17680.php

Apple iPhone SE review: Reminiscence

Apple didn't come up with a new design for the smaller iPhone SE. Instead, they've reused the old iPhone 5s with new internals. It's an odd move, which we witness for the first time - it's like reusing the same looks of a phone model third generation in a row. And that from the company, that practically invented the two-year phone redesign cycle.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se-review-1424.php

Car-sharing service launched by BMW in Seattle

Car-sharing, while still not widely popular, is on the rise. Services like Car2Go or ZipCar have proven that people have a desire for renting a car for shorter amounts of time. Things like free gas and insurance are great perks, especially when renting a car. When renting a car in the traditional sense: one is responsible for gas and insurance in addition to the actual daily renter's fee. Some drivers only want to rent a car for one or two trips. Car-sharing services prosper well in a place like New York City or San Fransisco, where apartment dwellers don't even have driveways, it's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/car_sharing_service_launched_by_bmw_in_seattle-news-17679.php

HTC 10 may have an OIS-enabled selfie camera

HTC promises amazing camera on its upcoming HTC 10 flagship and a tweet sent out too early may have revealed part of this generation's innovation - OIS on the selfie camera. The company was one of the first to add Optical Image Stabilization on the main camera with the HTC One, but Nokia had it earlier. This will be a first, though. The tweet was sent out by Kisha Bari, an internationally recognized photographer. The Twitter account has since been restricted. Source (Google Cache) | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10_may_have_an_oisenabled_selfie_camera-news-17676.php

Meizu Pro 6 will be announced on April 13 in Beijing

Following the recent appearance of the Meizu Pro 6, the company officially announced the phone will be revealed on March 13. The invite reveals the launch will be held in Beijing. We'll know officially what the Pro 6 is all about. Going by rumors we are expecting a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 21 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front-facing snapper, Samsung's Exynos 8890 chipset, 4 or 6GB of RAM, and a 3,500 mAh battery. Just the other day Meizu announced the m3 note. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_6_will_be_official_on_april_13_in_beijing-news-17673.php

Galaxy S7 edge (Exynos) vs. iPhone 6s speedtest

In another round of head-to-head speed tests, the folks over at PhoneBuff have pitted the Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S7 edge against the Apple iPhone 6s Plus. The Galaxy S7 with a Snapdragon heart lost miserably the previous time around, but then the Snapdragon vs. Exynos test clearly showed the edge Samsung's chip has. Well, apparently not enough to beat the iPhone 6s Plus. Apple's smartphone still manages to win the race, though the margin is much smaller this time. Additionally, the Galaxy S7 edge does a much better second lap compared to its first - returning to the apps,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s7_edge_exynos_vs_iphone_6s_speedtest-news-17672.php

iPhone SE now available in India

Right on schedule, the iPhone SE is now available for purchase in India. The phone is available offline as well as online through Flipkart and Infibeam. The iPhone SE is available in two variants; the 16GB is priced at INR 39,000 ($585) and the 64GB at INR 49,000 ($735). The phone is available in silver, space gray, gold, and rose gold. The iPhone SE is the latest iPhone from Apple, that packs the hardware of the iPhone 6s into the smaller body of the iPhone 5s. You get the same 4-inch display but now with the faster A9 chip, 12 megapixel iSight camera with 4K video, Apple Pay,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_se_now_available_in_india-news-17674.php

Samsung IRIS CAM module spotted in import documents

Iris scanning technology has been a long-standing rumor with Samsung flagships. Going as far back as the Galaxy S5, numerous sources claimed that the technology is ready to ship with the Korean giant's next best thing. And, the statement has been reiterated ever since for almost every Galaxy S and Note models. Now, in a new development, there might finally be some tangible evidence that Samsung is close to implementing iris technology. A tracking entry in Zauba indicates something called an IRIS CAM has been shipped from South Korea to India. This could be indicative that Samsung...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_iris_cam_module_spotted_in_import_documents-news-17670.php

Microsoft Lumia 950 falls to £344 in the UK

Surprising no one, the Microsoft Lumia 950 gets another price cut in the UK. This time, it's a pretty solid discount and the 5.2" Windows flagship now costs £344 from Amazon UK. In January it was £400, then down to £380 in February. The current price is the lowest yet, significantly discounted from the £420 that Microsoft's official store is asking for it. Carphone Warehouse is still charging £400 for it. Amazon also has an ok deal on the Lumia 950 XL - £450 (down from £470 offer from Microsoft). Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_950_falls_to__pound344_in_the_uk-news-17671.php

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 N910C gets Marshmallow

Android Marshmallow is seeding to the Exynos-powered version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, with reports of the OTA arrival coming in from various parts of the world. So far, we've gotten tips from Poland, India and the US, and the screenshots below come from Turkey (though the device is running on a Polish ROM). From what we gather, the firmware is in the whereabouts of 1.3GB (a little bit less than the Sprint Marshmallow build for the Note 4) and brings the OS version to 6.0.1. The users in the Turkish forum (source link below) report that the Screen off memo feature from the Note5...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_4_n910c_gets_marshmallow-news-17669.php

Alcatel and TCL to launch Xess in US April 22 - the perfect kitchen accessory

We saw the Xess at CES back in January and it was called the Xess Slate, it seems like Alcatel dropped the Slate from the name and TCL, Alcatel's parent company TCL, decided to put its own brand on it instead. The Xess will launch in the US on April 22 for a price of $500. It is essentially a large tablet that is almost a touch PC. It acts as a control center for the home, in a way. The way it presents itself is more of a household appliance than a tablet for consuming media. The Xess is powered by a 1.5 GHz Mediatek processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_and_tcl_to_launch_xess_in_us_april_22__the_perfect_kitchen_accessory_-news-17668.php

New alleged Moto X spotted in public with a fingerprint scanner on the front

Now is about that time. Everyone is over with MWC. Samsung, LG, and HTC duke it out in the beginning of the year, then Motonovo- wait, what should we call it now? Let's call it Moto for now. We are still far away from Moto's usual launch timeframe of around late-Summer to early-Fall. The picture of a leaked photo submitted to HelloMotoHK shows just enough of what we might want to know about such a device. This device was spotted on what looks to be either public transit, like a train, or even a coffee shop? Maybe? I don't know, we are just speculating here. The top corner of the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_alleged_moto_x_spotted_in_public_with_a_fingerprint_scanner_on_the_front-news-17667.php

Reports say Facebook users aren't posting as many personal updates

I don't know about you, but lately my Facebook feed has been nothing but re-shared memes, videos, and click-bait articles. Facebook has been so focused on selling its platform for companies and organizations to advertise on, that users feel overwhelmed with all the irrelevant content that appears on their feeds and don't even find it worth sharing personal updates anymore. According to a report from TheInformation, five and a half percent of overall posts declined from mid-2014 to mid-2015 while the amount of personal updates on Facebook has dropped 21 perfect in the same period. Since...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/reports_say_facebook_users_arent_posting_as_many_personal_updates-news-17666.php

Reddit finally releases its own Official App for Android

Redditors everywhere know that the only way to have a somewhat cohesive Reddit experience on a smartphone would be to compare the bunch of third-party apps available on the Play/App Store. These apps were always unofficial readers for Reddit and didn't offer a predictable UI or functionality. Ever since Reddit's popularity was on the rise the past few years, many developers who were also fans of the site have taken it upon themselves to create their own Reddit client because other clients were not as good as they'd hoped. They also must have been tired of waiting for Reddit to release an...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/reddit_finally_releases_its_own_official_app_for_android-news-17665.php

Hermes bands for the Apple Watch will be available separately starting at $340

The Apple Watch Hermes collection has already been available for many months now, both in stores and online. Yet what if you fancy one of those Hermes bands for the Apple Watch but don't want to buy it attached to an Apple Watch? Well, the two companies have actually thought of that possibility. And from April 19 onwards you'll be able to purchase the Hermes bands separately, sans Apple Watch. The Single Tour versions of the bands will start at $340, while the Double Tour models will cost $490 (and are limited to the 38mm smartwatch). The 42mm Cuff design will set you back $690 and will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/hermes_bands_for_the_apple_watch_will_be_available_separately_starting_at_340-news-17664.php

Asus Zenfone Zoom and Zenfone 2 Laser getting sizable updates

Asus delivered a pair of updates for two of its handsets -the Zenfone Zoom, bearing the model number ZX551ML and the other for the Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL. Sadly, the packages in question do not bring Android Marshmallow. They still add a bit of extra functionality and address some significant issues, especially in the case of the Zenfone Zoom. The software bears a version identifier of 2.26.40.72(MR3.2) and according to the official change notes cited below, most tweaks are within the phone's modem and the camera. If we may also note, it is quite refreshing to see a properly kept...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_zoom_and_zenfone_2_laser_are_both_getting_sizable_surprise_otas-news-17663.php

Meizu Pro 6 gets showcased in official picture for the first time

Just one day after having announced the m3 note, Meizu's management is now officially teasing the oft-leaked Pro 6. Well, perhaps not as much teasing as actually revealing it. That's because the first official image showing the Meizu Pro 6 has surfaced today, and it basically confirms the design we've seen so far in all the leaks. As you can see, we only get a look at the back of the handset, but there's no reason for us to think the front will look any different than what was already portrayed through leaks. Standing out on the back is the arrangement of the laser autofocus and the LED...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_6_gets_showcased_in_official_picture_for_the_first_time_-news-17662.php

Sony SmartWatch 3 is getting the Marshmallow update right now

The Sony SmartWatch 3 is now receiving the Marshmallow update, aka Android Wear 1.4. In about a week, all SW3 users should have gotten the new update, which pushes Google that much closer to updating all Android Wear smartwatches to the new version (isn't it nice when OS updates are centralized like that?). The 1.4 update brings support for calls using a loudspeaker (for those watches that have one), dictating messages for chat apps (Hangouts, WhatsApp, Viber, WeChat and a few more) and additional gesture support. PS: The update will arrive over the air, but if you need it now, you...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_smartwatch_3_is_getting_the_marshmallow_update_right_now-news-17660.php

Domino's launches 'Zero Click' pizza ordering app

Domino's has launched a new app on iOS and Android, that takes all the work and effort out of ordering a pizza. With Zero Click, you can order your favorite pizza simply by opening the app. The app saves your favorite pizza and all the other information required to send you the pizza. Once that is done, you just have to open the app. It waits for ten seconds so you can cancel if you opened the app accidentally, and then automatically places the order for the pizza you have set in your profile. It then displays your order info. It is a very convenient way to order pizza if you're...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/dominos_launches_zero_click_pizza_ordering_app-news-17661.php

Huawei Honor 5C may launch next week with upgraded chipset

The Honor 5X will soon receive a more affordable sibling, the Huawei Honor 5C. The info is limited, but we're looking at a brand new design and an upgraded chipset compared to its predecessor, the 4C. The chipset will be a big upgrade - going from Kirin 620 to Kirin 950. That's the same chipset that powers the Mate 8 and substitutes four of the CPU cores for powerful Cortex-A72s, not to mention the more powerful GPU. The new chipset also brings LTE (which was omitted on the 4C). It's speedy LTE Cat. 6 for up to 300Mbps downloads. The final piece of info is a date, "4.13," which...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_5c_may_launch_next_week_with_upgraded_chipset-news-17656.php

Huawei P9 benchmarked, Kirin 955 put to the test

The Huawei P9 is powered by an in-house Kirin 955 chipset. Not a full 10 more than the Kirin 950 inside the Mate 8, the designation leads you to believe than not much is changed, and that's indeed the case. The Kirin 955 SoC features an octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A72 cores clocked at up to 2.5GHz (compared to the 2.3GHz of the Kirin 950's), and four Cortex-A53 cores ticking at up to 1.8GHz (same as Kirin 950). The GPU is again a quad-core Mali-T880 MP4. We ran a few benchmarks on the P9 and the results are in. Oddly enough, the Kirin 955 trails behind the 950 in multi-core...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p9_benchmarked_kirin_955_put_to_the_test-news-17658.php

Samsung Gear 360 costs $350, is coming soon

"VR" has been the buzzword at tech events this year and since all the major headsets are heading to consumers soon, the battlefield moved to 360° cameras. Samsung demoed the Gear 360 cam at its MWC announcement alongside the Galaxy S7, but we've been waiting until now for the price. At $350 it's not very pricey for a brand-name action camera (it features IP53 certification). Note that the Samsung Gear 360 is not on sale yet, it's marked "Coming soon" with no exact date of launch. Still, considering the LG 360 Cam is $200, the Samsung Gear 360 is almost double the cost. Source |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_360_costs_350_is_coming_soon-news-17659.php

Samsung's Q1 earnings guidance suggests a 10.4% growth in profit

Samsung seems to be looking at an exceptionally good first sales quarter this year. The Korean giant just published its earnings guidance for the three month period in question and it suggests consolidated sales of KRW49 trillion ($43.3 billion), which is a notable year-over-year increase over the KRW47.1 trillion ($40.7 million) in Q1 2015. As for consolidated operating profit, Samsung now expects a figure of KRW6.6 trillion or about $5.7 billion, which constitutes a 10.45% increase over last year. Needless to say, these numbers aren't final, but it is definitely safe to say that...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_q1_earnings_guidance_suggests_a_104_growth_in_profit-news-17655.php

We have Huawei P9 camera samples, check them out

The collaboration between Huawei and Leica paid off big time with the Huawei P9 and its unique camera setup. In case you missed it, it has two 12MP sensors - one for color and one black and white - which serve both to improve low-light performance and to create digital bokeh effects. We've collected all the samples we shot on Page 3 of our hands-on. Here's a quick taste: Huawei P9 samples: Daylight • Monochrome • Low-light • Bokeh We have a couple of shots with the Huawei P9 Plus as well, but we didn't spend much time with it. Check out its samples here. The dual-camera...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/we_have_huawei_p9_camera_samples_check_them_out-news-17657.php

SIM-free Apple iPhone SE sells out in the US

Apple may have underestimated the interest the iPhone SE will generate in the US. The SIM-free version of the phone is now sold out on Apple's website with the earliest shipping estimated pointing to the end of April. Carriers, however, have some stock if you are okay to sign a new contract or renew an old one. IN general the $399 16GB iPhone SE has a slightly better availability than the $499 64GB model, but then again it's understandable why the memory-limited version doesn't get much interest. Shortage supply is also seen in Honk Kong, where the earliest availability for...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_se_is_out_of_stock_simfree_in_the_us-news-17653.php

Lumia 650 launched in India

Microsoft has launched the Lumia 650 Dual SIM in India, the newest phone to be launched in the country running Windows 10 after the 950 and 950 XL. The Lumia 650 Dual SIM is a budget device, packing a 5-inch 720p OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage (expandable to 200GB), 8MP rear/5MP front cameras, 2000mAh battery, and Windows 10 out of the box. The phone is priced at INR 15,299 ($230) and will be available in black and white color options.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lumia_650_launched_in_india-news-17654.php

OnePlus One's Marshmallow update in final testing

The Marshmallow update for the OnePlus One is not only in the works, but is in its final testing stage. OnePlus co-founder took it to Twitter to share the good news. Marshmallow for the One is in the final testing stage. Can't give ETA as it depends on other parties, but should be very soon.— Carl Pei (@getpeid) April 6, 2016 Android 6.0 was promised to One users back in November last year, with a planned release date in Q1 2016, which obviously didn't happen. At this point it's still not entirely clear when the update will actually make it to the masses, as it's dependent on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_ones_marshmallow_update_in_final_testing-news-17652.php

TSA apparently paid more than $300K for an iPad app that randomly decides left or right

When it comes do building apps, developers need extensive training in order to build even the simplest applications. A developer named Kevin Burke submitted a request for the information regarding the iPad deployment and the app that randomizes an arrow to point either left or right for passengers to go through regular security or a faster TSA Pre-check The information was available thanks to the Freedom of Information Act which allows anyone the right to certain aspects of Government information when requested. In any case, it took a while for anyone to reply, and finally, the TSA's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tsa_apparently_paid_more_than_300k_for_an_ipad_app_that_randomly_decides_left_or_right_-news-17651.php

Want your iPhone SE to look like an iPhone 6? Check out these modders

Some modders at ComputerBild decided that the iPhone SE was stuck in a body much too old to be sold as a new phone. We don't blame them, the iPhone 5 was introduced in fall of 2012 so it's about 3 and a half years old. These modders decided to buy an aftermarket housing for an iPhone 5(S) from AliExpress that you can use to effectively replace the iPhone SE's outdated exterior. The new housing they chose features the iPhone 6(S)'s curvier appearance and it's even outfitted with fake antenna lines. Though, in order to perform this modification, you will have to say "goodbye" to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/want_your_iphone_se_to_look_like_an_iphone_6_check_out_this_mod_kit-news-17650.php

You can now contact Newegg support via Facebook Messenger

Facebook has been doing a lot of construction behind the scenes. Particularly, Facebook's Messenger has gained a lot of integration with different apps lately, gained GIF support, phone and video call support, and third party plug-ins like with Spotify and Uber are among the improvements made. Facebook was also in talks of developing an infrastructure for businesses to communicate with their customers. Newegg is among the first companies to use Messenger for Business. All customers need to need to do to speak to a representative is to start a conversation with Newegg via...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_contact_newegg_via_messenger_facebook-news-17635.php

Our Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge video review is up

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge stars in our latest video review, and in more than one ways. We shot the entire video of the Galaxy S7 Edge on a Galaxy S7 Edge to show you the depth of field from the insanely wide f/1.7 aperture. But there's more to a good video than simply quality - the Galaxy S7's Pro mode came in quite handy. With it we were able to pinpoint manual focus, shutter speed and ISO and even fine tune the white balance depending on the light in the scene. As for the more detailed, written review - here you go.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/our_samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_video_review_is_up-news-17642.php

Facebook bets big on live video, gives it a new tab in its mobile apps

Facebook is going all-in with live video broadcasts. The social network has announced that it's expanding its live video feature, just a few months after it was made available to everyone. The new stuff will be seen in the Facebook apps for Android and iOS "over the coming weeks", as the rollout completes. First off, you'll see a new tab in the app, in between the one for friend requests and the one housing notifications. This new video tab will let you discover live videos that others are broadcasting. What you'll see here are (obviously) videos from your friends and celebrities you...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_bets_big_on_live_video_gives_it_a_new_tab_in_its_mobile_apps-news-17648.php

HTC 10 camera teaser says it will be "the best ever smartphone for shooting photos and videos"

Even though its next flagship smartphone has basically been leaked dozens of times already, HTC is continuing its teaser campaign for the handset. Soon the number of teasers put out for the HTC 10 will equal the number of leaks and rumors we've seen about it, at this rate. Anyway, the newest HTC 10 teaser is a video once again, and this time around the main focus is the upcoming phone's camera. Is it a coincidence that HTC chose to release this teaser today of all days, mere hours after Huawei took the wraps off its camera-centric flagship duo for 2016? It's impossible to say, but the...

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T-Mobile Arena opens in Vegas, here's a first look

Las Vegas' newest arena has T-Mobile's name on it, and magenta lights as far as the eye can see. It's huge at 650,000 square feet (~60,385 square meters) and deep rather than wide, in order to give the best views of the arena below from any seat. The arena is also able to accommodate 20,000 visitors. #BingeOn, #MusicFreedom & NOW our customers are also entertainment VIPs in Vegas! @TMobileArena 1st look by @AskDeshttps://t.co/TZ1H70mdEN— T-Mobile (@TMobile) April 6, 2016 T-Mobile Product Manager @askdes gives us a first look at the new arena and tells us about some of the perks that...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_arena_opens_in_vegas_heres_a_first_look-news-17647.php

Huawei Watch for women listed as "coming soon" on the Google Store

At CES, Huawei held an announcement that its Huawei Watch was going to be redesigned as a smartwatch for women. The watch would be available in two models for women: the Watch Elegant, and the Watch Jewel. The Watch Jewel is the one encrusted with Swarovski Crystals all the way around the bezel. On the Google Store, we can now see the page for Huawei Watches for women and the site has only put it up as "Coming Soon". There is still no word on when these watches will officially start shipping to customers. Even Huawei's official website only shows you a link to sign up for notifications....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_for_women_listed_as_coming_soon_on_the_google_store-news-17645.php

LG G5 gets an awesome 8/10 repairability score from iFixit

LG's new flagship offer is anything, but traditional. regardless of how you view the rather unorthodox design approach of the Korean OEM, it appears to have at least one clear advantage over many of its direct competitors - repairability. According to the good folks over at iFixit, the LG G5 is a breeze to open up and repair, especially compared to most glued and tightly-sealed unibody handsets of late. It is arguably irrelevant whether the phones "modular" design contributes directly to the pleasant repair experience or simply facilitates the continuation of an old LG valued...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g5_gets_an_awesome_8_10_repairability_score_from_ifixit-news-17646.php

The Huawei P9 story told in videos

The most characteristic feature of the new Huawei P9 flagship is the Leica-designed dual camera setup. Why two cameras? Well, Huawei draws parallels with human eyes - both of them. The Huawei P9 comes in a number of special finishes and coatings for its six color options. This 1-minute "design story" video quickly covers the key points. This was the short introduction if you crave more info you can watch how Huawei and Leica partnered to reinvent smartphone photography (and don't forget to check out our hands-on for yet more details). The P9 is a global phone and as the...

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Huawei TalkBand 3 brings more styles, better audio

At the Huawei P9 and P9 Plus premiere today, the company also revealed the TalkBand B3 band. Just like on its predecessor, the band is passive and is a holder for the Bluetooth earpiece, which sits on top of it. The earpiece itself is where the major updates are too. For starters, Huawei touts it to be more ergonomic and has a high-grade chipset resulting in better audio performance. The sound volume is up by 25% compared to the B2 and the wind noise cancellation is bumped by 80%. Finally, the glass covering the earpiece is 3D-curved Corning Gorilla Glass (Huawei doesn't specify which...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_talkband_3_brings_more_styles_better_audio-news-17643.php