Honor 5A scores more than 11 million registrations for its first sale

The Honor 5A, which was made official by Huawei earlier this week, received more than 11 million registrations for its first flash sale. This was revealed by the Chinese company yesterday. The number - undoubtedly - is impressive, but one should keep in mind that it doesn't mean that those many people pre-ordered the phone - it's just the number of registrations for the sale. The device - which carries a price tag of RMB 699 (around $105) - was scheduled to go on sale in China yesterday. So, we expect the company to reveal the actual sales numbers anytime now. As for the phone's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/honor_5a_scores_more_than_11_million_registrations_for_its_first_sale-news-18901.php

SM-N930F, alleged to be Galaxy Note7's model number, shows up on Samsung's website

A model number alleged to be of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note7 smartphone has been spotted on the South Korean company's official website. Specifically, the website now hosts a user agent profile page for the model number SM-N930F. There's little reason not to believe that SM-N930 is one of Note7's model numbers given that the Note5 was SM-N920 and the Note 4 was SM-N910. Coming back to the UA profile page, it - unfortunately - doesn't reveal anything else about the device. The Note7 (which should ideally have been called the Note 6, but isn't) has already been the subject of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/smn930f_alleged_to_be_galaxy_note7s_model_number_shows_up_on_samsungs_website-news-18899.php

Waze rolls out new 'difficult intersections' feature

Community-based traffic and navigation app Waze has launched a new feature that is aimed at making your journey safer and less stressful. Dubbed difficult intersections, the feature is currently only rolling out to users in Los Angeles. "You arrive at an intersection with no traffic light, a constant flow of traffic, limited visibility, or some combination of all three," Waze says in a blog post. "Turning left or going straight becomes a stressful scenario that requires crossing multiple lanes of oncoming traffic. The situation is significantly worse when traffic peaks at rush hour,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/waze_rolls_out_new_difficult_intersections_feature-news-18900.php

Galaxy J3 (2016) variant J3 V launched on Verizon

Over a month after launching the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), Verizon has launched a new variant of the device dubbed Galaxy J3 V. As far as specs are concerned, the new handset differs from the Galaxy J3 (2016) only in terms of storage - it has 16GB internal memory compared to 8GB J3 (2016) that Verizon sells. The new Galaxy J3 V can be purchased on Verizon device payment plan for $7 a month for 24 months. The phone sets you back $168 on full retail. Currently, the handset is only available online, but you'll also be able to purchase it from Verizon stores starting June 23. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j3_2016_variant_j3_v_launched_on_verizon-news-18897.php

Huawei sub-brand Honor teasing events in India and UK; Is Honor 5C coming?

Huawei's sub-brand Honor is set to launch a new smartphone in Europe and India next week. According to the information posted by the brand's UK and India subsidiaries on Twitter, the events are scheduled for June 20 and June 22, respectively. Get enhanced security features on the Kirin 650 16nm chipset. Stay tuned for June 22. #DareToPerform pic.twitter.com/4Stx6vTBzF— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) June 17, 2016 Superior performance with the Kirin 650 16nm chipset on our all-new smartphone, launching June 22. #DareToPerform pic.twitter.com/irBW0Ni1Hu— Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) June...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_subbrand_honor_teasing_events_in_india_and_uk_is_honor_5c_coming-news-18898.php

Android Pay now has a promotions page of its own

Android Pay now has a dedicated promotions page where you can find all the deals available on the mobile payments service, effectively making it easy for users to keep track of the currently active promos. A quick look at the page reveals a total of six promos, including the '$10 off a ride' deal from Uber that we already told you last month. Aside from the ride-sharing service, Doordash, Eat24, Instacart, 1-800-Contacts, and 1-800-Flowers are also running Android Pay promos. Head to the Source link below to know more about these deals. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_pay_now_has_a_promotions_page_of_its_own-news-18896.php

Entry-level LG K3 launched with 5MP camera, Marshmallow OS

A new entry-level LG phone has been launched in the US. Dubbed K3, the device is powered by a quad-core 1.1GHz processor (SD210 SoC) and sports a 4.5-inch IPS Display. It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, and packs in a 1,940mAh battery. In terms of camera, the K3 features a 5MP rear unit and a VGA front shooter. As for OS, the device runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box. Carrying a $80 price tag, it's available for purchase from Boost Mobile as well as Virgin Mobile. Source 1 2

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/entrylevel_lg_k3_launched_with_5mp_camera_android_60-news-18895.php

Apple can't keep up with the iPhone SE's demand online and at some stores

If you've been trying to buy an iPhone SE lately, you may have been out of luck with supply of some color/memory configurations scattered about Apple Stores and Apple taking upwards of two weeks to ship iPhone SEs out. The iPhone SE has a much higher demand than Apple actually anticipated. It looks like the return of 2013 hardware with updated 2016 internals became quite popular notably thanks to the 4-inch screen that had many users really wanting to get an iPhone SE so they can reach every corner of the screen with their thumbs. New York availability for 16GB Space Gray iPhone...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_cant_keep_up_with_the_iphone_ses_demand_online_and_some_stores-news-18894.php

Jailbreak for iOS 10 already achieved, though still not ready for public release

The iOS 10 early betas are already out for developer accounts and iH8sn0w has already jailbroken the early build of iOS and also has a video to prove it. The hacker can be seen in the video with a successfully jailbroken iPhone 5 running Cydia on iOS 10 with no reported crashing "for now?" Well, Cydia doesn't crash on iOS 10. Hooray- no hacky fixes needed (for now?).— iH8sn0w (@iH8sn0w) June 14, 2016 While there is still no real jailbreak for the latest public release of iOS 9.3.2 and with Apple preparing for the release of iOS 9.3.3, you might have to wait until iOS 10 is...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/jailbreak_ios10_already_achieved-news-18893.php

Sony Xperia XA to release in India on June 22, allegedly

Sony has already kicked off the year way back in February at MWC when it revealed its new lineup of Xperia Devices with the ‘X' moniker, completely replacing the Xperia ‘Z' series. Sony announced 4 new Xperia X devices just last month. The Xperia X, Xperia X Performance, Xperia XA Ultra, and the Xperia XA falls at entry level of the Xperia lineup for the year. Sony has already released pricing and availability for the US. (The Xperia XA won't be available in the US until July 17) A tipster confirms an earlier speculation regarding the Xperia XA's availability in India. The...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa_to_release_in_india_on_june_22_allegedly-news-18892.php

Tweak helps OnePlus 3 better manage its 6GB of RAM

While other flagships of the year max out at about 4GB of RAM, the recently announced OnePlus 3 surpasses this feat with a whopping 6GB of RAM. While 6GB of RAM may not be a requirement for a smartphone to run well, OnePlus decided to go with 6GB anyway. The tweak should only be performed by users who know what they are doing, editing the build.prop file to be exact. If you wish for your OnePlus 3 to take better advantage of its RAM management, you can edit the build.prop value for "reading ro.sys.fw.bg_apps_limit=20" to 36 or 42 each showing similar gains in performance. Early...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tweak_helps_oneplus_3_better_manage_its_6gb_of_ram-news-18891.php

Sony Xperia X Performance review: Chief of staff

It's the best Sony's got. The Xperia X Performance is the chosen one to fly the banner of Sony's revamped smartphone lineup. The top of the range, the Deus X Machina, the one to make you forget about your ex - the Z-series.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_performance-review-1451.php

China's JD sells out of OnePlus 3 units in under 10 minutes

While the new OnePlus 3 does not require an invitation to buy, actually getting your hands on one is still tricky. One of China's best-known retailers, JD.com, has reported that it ran out of units in under 10 minutes. The good news is that a new batch is arriving soon - tomorrow! The new OnePlus 3 units will go on sale at 10pm local time at CNY 2,500. It's not clear how long they'll last, though. The official OnePlus store is sold out as well, expecting units next Tuesday at 10 am. The third retailer where the 3 is available, Suning, doesn't seem to have any either. Thanks for...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/chinas_jd_sells_out_of_oneplus_3_units_in_under_10_minutes-news-18890.php

Google Photos now supports slideshows

Showing photos from your latest vacation on your TV just got easier (and more annoying for people who hate looking at other people's photos on their TV). Google has added support for slideshows in the Google Photos app. You can now open a photo and select the Slideshow option from the dropdown menu to play all the photos in the album one after the other. This is particularly convenient in the aforementioned living room with TV scenario with a Chromecast. The option will be available in the latest update for Google Photos. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_now_supports_slideshows-news-18885.php

Samsung's next Gear smartwatch to run Tizen, is codenamed 'Solis'

Samsung had codenamed the Gear 2 'Orbis' - Latin for 'circle'. The next one is codenamed 'Solis' - 'Sun'. This means the roundness of the next Gear smartwatch should not be doubted. Something else hasn't changed, the OS. Current information points to Tizen and there's no word on an Android version. The original Gear S had such an alternative - the Gear Live - but the second-gen smartwatch is Tizen-only. Along with the codename, model numbers for the Gear S3 are known: SM-R760, SM-R765, SM-R770, SM-R765V, and SM-R765S. The last two should be carrier versions (Verizon and Sprint,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_next_gear_smartwatch_to_run_tizen_is_codenamed_solis-news-18889.php

LeEco to enter the USA market this fall

LeEco, formerly known as LeTV, will be entering the US market this fall. The exact timeframe will be detailed later once the company settles in the States. According to the LeEco's PR Director Todd Witkemper, the company is now aggressively hiring specialists, which will help the company establish a market presence in the US. Until recently the main focus of LeEco was digital services - various streaming channels and videos on demand. As of this year LeEco launched a series of Android-based smartphones with positive user reviews. We already reviewed the latest Le Max 2 and we found it...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_to_enter_the_usa_market_this_fall-news-18887.php

SD625-powered Motorola XT1635 spotted on GeekBench, alleged to be Moto Z Play

A new Motorola device has been spotted on GeekBench benchmarking website. Carrying a model number of XT1635-01, the device is powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset with octa-core 2.02GHz processor. The listing also reveals a couple of other key specs, including 3GB of RAM and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The phone is alleged to be the Moto Z Play, which was expected to be unveiled alongside the Moto Z and Moto Z Force last week, but was absent from the event. Some of the rumored specs of the Z Play include 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, 16 MP rear and 5 MP front camera, as well as 3,600mAh...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_xt1635_spotted_on_on_geekbench_alleged_to_be_moto_z_play-news-18884.php

Google Photos now supports sldieshows

Showing photos from your latest vacation on your TV just got easier (and more annoying for people who hate looking at other people's photos on their TV). Google has added support for slideshows in the Google Photos app. You can now open a photo and select the Slideshow option from the dropdown menu to play all the photos in the album one after the other. This is particularly convenient in the aforementioned living room with TV scenario with a Chromecast. The option will be available in the latest update for Google Photos. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_now_supports_sldieshows-news-18885.php

Upcoming vivo X7 will be powered by Snapdragon 652 SoC, teaser confirms

While rumors said it would be Mediatek's Helio X25, vivo has now confirmed that its upcoming X7 smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 652 chipset instead. The confirmation came in the form of an official teaser that says MSM8976, which is nothing but SD652 SoC. RAM and internal memory have also been officially confirmed (4GB and 64GB), and are inline with the recent rumors. Finally, the teaser also mentions wisdom engine (version 2.0), something which reportedly makes sure that the CPU and memory performance doesn't drop. In case you missed, previous teasers have...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/upcoming_vivo_x7_will_be_powered_by_snapdragon_652_soc_teaser_confirms_-news-18882.php

Dev channel update brings Play Store to Asus Chromebook Flip

A new developer channel update (version 53) is currently rolling out to Asus' Chromebook Flip that brings support for Android apps, making Flip the first Chromebook to get the Play Store. This means that Flip users can now install and use their favorite Android apps on their Chromebook, although choice seems to be limited at this point - some popular apps like Google+ are currently being shown as incompatible. This comes after Google released a list of Chromebooks last month saying that these will be the first to support Android apps. At that time, the company said the support will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/update_brings_play_store_to_asus_chromebook_flip-news-18881.php

New Galaxy S7/S7 edge update brings latest Android security patches, camera improvements

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones have started receiving a new update that includes monthly Android security patches for the month of June, improvements related to camera, as well as other fixes. The camera improvements that the update brings along include a fix for an issue where initial video playback flickers after recording has been resolved, as well as an issue where previews of specific routes are shown in red or green. Other bugs that have been fixed include an occasional cover recognition issue as well as an issue where recorded videos were not shown in Quick...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_galaxy_s7_s7_edge_update_brings_latest_android_security_patches_camera_improvements-news-18880.php

BlackBerry Priv gets $100 price cut in US, CAD 150 in Canada

BlackBerry is offering a discount of $100 on the Priv in what seems to be a Father's Day deal from the company. The deal brings the price of the Android powered smartphone to $549 in the US. Aside from the US, the promo is also available in Canada where the phone is currently going for CAD 749, which is in fact a discount of CAD 150 given the CAD 899 official price tag the handset carries in the country. It's worth mentioning that those in the US can currently get the Priv for a far lower price - retailer Newegg has the phone listed for just $375. Source 1 2

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_priv_gets_100_price_cut_in_us_and_canada-news-18879.php

June security update hitting Verizon Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+

Verizon has started rolling out a new update to Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ units on its network. The update bumps the software version of the devices to N920VVZW2BPF2 and G928VVZW2BPF2, respectively. The update brings along latest Android security patches to both phones. Nothing else seems to be included in the update this time as the official change-log only says "the current software update gives you the most up to date Android security patch on your device." As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/june_security_update_hitting_verizon_galaxy_note5_and_s6_edge_-news-18877.php

Google has paid over $550,000 to Android security researchers in one year

Google has shared some interesting statistics related to its Android Security Rewards program, which was added to the company's Vulnerability Rewards Program last year and has just completed its first year. The search giant says it received over 250 qualifying vulnerability reports from Android researchers during this time period, and a total of $550,000 was paid to 82 individuals, which translates into an average of $2,200 per reward and $6,700 per researcher. @heisecode was the top researcher with $75,750 being paid to him for a total of 26 vulnerability reports he submitted....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_has_paid_over_550000_to_android_security_researchers_in_one_year-news-18878.php

Moto G4 Plus to arrive in Canada on June 22 for $450 (CA)

Lenovo has recently announced the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus which are both the successors to the 3rd generation Motorola Moto G. The G4 and G4 Plus have a few differences like the storage and RAM configurations with the largest difference between the two is that the Moto G4 Plus also has a fingerprint scanner and a 16MP camera sensor vs the 13MP sensor found on the Moto G4. Currently, though, the Moto G4 Plus is only available in India but that is about to change really soon. Sources at Mobile Syrup have reported that the Moto G4 Plus will be arriving to Canadian carriers Telus, Rogers,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g4_plus_to_arrive_in_canada_on_june_22_for_about_400_ca-news-18876.php

OnePlus 3 sold out at China's largest online retailer in just 10 minutes

China's largest retailer, JD Mall, has only taken 10 minutes to sell out its OnePlus 3 inventory once it became available for sale just two days after the Chinese phone company officially announced its newest flagship, the OnePlus 3. JD.com held a flash sale for the One Plus today and while the number of units was not revealed, the retailer sold out of its first batch and has already contacted OnePlus about getting another shipment of devices. There will be another flash sale held on Saturday June 18 at 10PM in China. The OnePlus 3 is going for 2,499 Yuan in China, $400 in the US,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3_sold_out_at_chinas_largest_online_retailer_in_just_10_minutes-news-18875.php

Soft gold OnePlus 3 won't be available until July, confirmed via Twitter

All the excitement about the OnePlus 3 has left us wondering when we can actually order a soft gold version of the Chinese phone company's newly announced flagship, the OnePlus 3. The OnePlus online store doesn't even show a soft gold option upon ordering the new phone. Only the graphite version of the phone can be purchased at the moment. A curious OnePlus fan tweeted to Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus regarding the availability of the soft gold version of the OnePlus 3 to which Pei replied that it will be available "some time in the later part of July". The graphite version of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/soft_gold_oneplus_3_wont_be_available_until_july_confirmed_via_twitter-news-18874.php

Xiaomi Redmi 3X announced, is merely a rebranded Redmi 3s

After it made the Redmi 3s official on Tuesday, Xiaomi apparently felt on a roll and today the Redmi 3X is also a thing. Frankly, this whole naming mess appears to be getting out of hand and if the recent Meizu m3s isn't enough to get you confused, various other makers are also more than happy to provide their own variations on a "3" and and "s" in the title. Oh and then there is the "x" moniker that is also big this year. But, we digress. In Xiaomi's defense, the Redmi 3X isn't exactly new so much as a China Unicom specific version of the Redmi 3s. The specs on the two versions...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3x_announced-news-18870.php

Samsung Galaxy Note7 enters mass production in July, 5 million units to ship this fall

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note has leaked numerous times already and the phablet is expected to be unwrapped on August 2 in New York. All recent reports suggest the sixth Note will be actually called Galaxy Note7 in order to catch up with the Galaxy S7 series. We already know most of its specs and we saw its refined design, so now it's a question of when. The latest info may answer that - Samsung is reportedly placing orders to its suppliers for the Galaxy Note7 internals. If everything goes as planned the phablet should enter mass production in July and be ready for shipping in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note7_enters_mass_production_in_july_5_million_units_to_ship_this_fall-news-18867.php

Apple iOS 10 may finally allow the long awaited dark mode

The Dark Mode is not a new concept for the iOS. The rumors about a dark theme has been around for quite some time, but maybe it is finally coming for real with iOS 10. Numerous references have found in the iOS 10 code and its developer kits. In fact system apps such as Safari, iTunes, Messages, iBooks, and Clock can be natively run in dark mode. This isn't available as an option on the iOS 10, but it's still fully supported by the platform. Apple didn't mention anything about a dark mode in its keynote or the upcoming days at the WWDC. There is a good chance Apple is readying...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ios_10_may_finally_allow_the_long_awaited_dark_mode-news-18873.php

The Asus ZenPad Z8 tablet is now official, Verizon exclusive

US network giant Verizon now has a new tablet on offer for its customers. It is the Asus ZenPad Z8, first sighted in a leak last month. The specs provided back then by @evleaks pretty much check out now that the official listing is out. The ZenPad Z8 has a 7.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels. Internals include a hexa-core Snapdragon 650 SoC with an Adreno 510 GPU. There are 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable internal storage. There is also a camera on board, but as is typical with tablets, it is nothing special and only has a 2MP sensor. Other...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_asus_zenpad_z8_tablet_is_now_official-news-18871.php

LeTV may be working on a flagship with 8GB of RAM

CPU core count seems to have stalled at 10, so manufacturers have taken the number war to the RAM battlefield. LeTV reached 6GB first and it may be the first to 8GB too, at least if this rumor is true. The new flagship will use Snapdragon 823 (formerly 821) while the current crop of 6GB phones use the 820. Qualcomm hasn't listed a limit on RAM size for the 820, but even if it did support 8GB, the 823 will offer an extra bragging point. 8GB is getting well into PC territory, there are even some gaming PCs being sold with 8GB RAM. You have to keep in mind that on a phone the CPU and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/letv_may_be_working_on_a_flagship_with_8gb_of_ram-news-18865.php

Video shows the OnePlus 3 struggling to take advantage of its 6GB of RAM

We all know that bigger numbers look great on promotional materials and there is generally nothing wrong with getting more RAM, storage and other resources for your cash. However, if you are old enough, you likely remember the so called "bit wars" that raged on for a while on the console scene - definitely a perfect illustration of what can happen when tech advancements get featured in marketing first and functionally perfected later, if at all. Similarly, having 6GB of RAM on devices like the new OnePlus 3 is great, simply because you get more for your money. But as most skeptics...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/video_shows_the_oneplus_3_struggling_to_manage_its_6gb_of_ram-news-18866.php

Flames Red and Rose Gold color options of the Meizu Pro 6 now official

The two new color schemes of the Meizu Pro 6 that leaked a few days ago are now official. As we suspected, the pink one is named Rose Gold, filling a gap oddly left in the Pro 6's color options. The Pro 6 already has a pressure-sensitive display like the iPhone 6s' of the world, and now has the attire to match them. What no current iPhone can offer (not straight off the production line, at least) is the Flames Red paintjob of the Meizu Pro 6. A true stunner, the color is closest to what a moderately extensive Google search would have us call Lust red, for those who aren't satisfied...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/flames_red_and_rose_gold_color_options_of_the_meizu_pro_6_now_official-news-18862.php

Galaxy J2 (2016) may replace notification light with Smart Glow Ring

Samsung likes to try new things with the J-series, like the Galaxy J3 (2016) with S Bike mode. The still-unofficial Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) will have a Smart Glow feature, which redesigns the notification LED. Artist's impression of the Smart Glow ring A leaked manual shows Smart Glow is a ring around the camera on the back of the J2. The ring can light up in different colors, which are user configurable - a different color for different apps. You can also set Usage alerts. They track battery, data and storage and can change the color of the Smart Glow ring after these pass a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_j2_2016_may_replace_notification_light_with_smart_glow_ring-news-18863.php

Samsung posts official Galaxy S7 4K video sample

By now we are all familiar with the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. Universally praised by consumers and critics alike, the S7 camera is one of the best, if not the best smartphone camera out there right now. But just to make sure you haven't forgotten about it, Samsung released a new video shot on the S7. The 4K video with clips from around the world does a good job illustrating everything that's good (and bad, for that matter) with the S7 camera. You can check out the video below,

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_posts_official_galaxy_s7_4k_video_sample-news-18864.php

ZTE nubia NX541J with 4,900mAh battery spotted on TENAA

A new Nubia-branded phone from ZTE has been certified by Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA. Carrying a model number of NX541J, the device is powered by an octa-core 1.95GHz processor, and sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB internal memory. In terms of camera, the device features a 13MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.95mm and weighing in at 174g, the handset runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box, and packs in a large 4,900mAh battery. The nubia NX541J's name as well as its pricing and availability details...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_nx541j_with_4900mah_battery_spotted_on_tenaa-news-18859.php

New teaser confirms fingerprint reader, Helio X25 and 6GB of RAM in the Vivo X7

The Vivo X7 is on its way and the Chinese manufacturer is keeping busy playing the teaser game. Yesterday, we heard of a 16MP front shooter on the unit, making it a clear camera-centric offer. Today, we have more info on the hardware of the X7. The new official teaser by Vivo shows the device will have a fingerprint reader. However, instead of on the back, as is typical for Vivo, this one will be embedded in the home button on the front. The latter looks to be quite similar to the physical buttons on Oppo devices and the OnePlus 3. Another industry source has also shared some...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_teaser_confirms_fingerprint_reader_helio_x25_and_6gb_of_ram_in_the_vivo_x7-news-18860.php

BBM video support arrives in Europe

Ever since it rolled out in the US and Canada back in April this year, BBM's video chat feature has been launched in a whole lot of territories worldwide - the functionality arrived in Latin America on June 1 and Middle East on June 8. The latest markets to get BBM video are Europe and Africa (a total of 109 countries), where the feature started rolling out just a couple of days ago. All this was announced by BlackBerry in an updated blog post. Keep in mind that the feature - which is available for both Android as well as iOS - is currently in beta phase, meaning it may have some...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/bbm_video_support_arrives_in_europe-news-18858.php

LG X mach will have a 5.5" QHD display, camera with 1.55µm pixels

A good storyteller doesn't give away the ending without taking you on a journey first. Well, LG is definitely taking us for a ride - this is the second time we're seeing the LG X max and LG X mach and we still don't know much about them. The LG X mach (the alter ego of Quicksilver) get its name from its LTE Cat. 9 3CA connectivity. That's "CA" for carrier aggregation, which brings up to 410Mbps downlink speeds (if your carrier supports that, of course). Also, this is a dual-SIM phone. It has a 5.5" IPS Quantum display with QHD resolution (as in 1,440 x 2,560px). The back is curved to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_x_mach_will_have_a_qhd_display_camera_with_155_microm_pixels-news-18861.php

Samsung Gear Fit2 goes on sale in Canada for $250

The Samsung Gear Fit2 is now on sale in Canada. Carrying a price tag of $250, the wearable device is currently only available at Samsung Experience Shops in the country. Interestingly, in a press release last week, Samsung made an announcement related to the fitness band's launch in Canada (as well as several other markets). However, the latest announcement - which comes from the Canadian subsidiary of the South Korean company - suggests that it's only now that the device has gone on sale in the country. Color options include black, blue and pink. Other outlets will start selling...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_fit_2_goes_on_sale_in_canada_for_250-news-18856.php

Cloud-focused Nextbit Robin now has a beta tester program

Nextbit has launched a beta testing program for its Robin smartphone, allowing users of the cloud-focused handset to test features before they are publicly released. "Nextbit Beta Testers are a group of Robin owners who raise their hands to provide our team with help and feedback," the company said on its community website. "As a member of the beta program, you have an opportunity to be included in various studies with direct access to the Nextbit team." Interested in joining the beta tester program? Fill out the Nextbit Beta Tester Application by heading to the Source 2 link...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/cloudfocused_nextbit_robin_now_has_a_beta_tester_program-news-18855.php

New polished gold and silver finishes for Pebble Time Round announced

Pebble has announced two new finishes for its Time Round smartwatch: gold and grey. Carrying a $199 price tag, the new variants can be ordered through the company's Kickstarter campaign. "Backers who pledge for Pebble Time Round on Kickstarter will have these new models before anyone else and receive an exclusive laser engraving when they start shipping in September," the company said on its kickstarter page. While each unit costs $199, a combo that includes the Pebble Time Round and the newly-unveiled Pebble 2 will set you back $298. You have until June 30 to make a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_polished_gold_and_silver_finishes_for_pebble_time_round_announced-news-18854.php

Galaxy A5 (2016) starts getting June security update

Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android security update to the Galaxy A5 (2016). Aside from Google's and Samsung's security fixes for the month of June, the update doesn't include any other fixes, improvements, or new features. Regions in Asia and Europe are currently receiving the update. As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take sometime before the update hits your device, Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your device's Settings menu. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_a5_2016_starts_getting_june_security_update-news-18857.php

New Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 update brings June security patch

A new update has started hitting the Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 that brings along latest Android security fixes (bumping the device's security patch level to June 1, 2016) as well as other fixes and improvements. According to the release notes, the update also includes enhancements & fixes to Vulkan API, improvements to touch responsiveness, WiFi & Bluetooth connectivity-related fixes, option to toggle Navigation Button location, as well as overall stability and additional security improvements. Given that the update has just started rolling out, it may take sometime before it hits...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_nvidia_shield_tablet_k1_update_brings_june_security_patch-news-18853.php

Xiaomi Mi Max with 6.44" display landing in India on June 30

The Xiaomi Mi Max, which sports a mammoth 6.44-inch display, will land in India in a couple of weeks from now - June 30 to be precise. This was announced by the Chinese company's VP Hugo Barra on Twitter. Something BIG is coming to blow you away on 30th June, Indian Mi fans! Stay tuned 😎https://t.co/xBQyNscrCo— Hugo Barra (@hbarra) June 15, 2016 The device was unveiled last month in China, where it carries a price tag of $230 for the base (S650/3GB/32GB) model and $300 for the top (S652/4GB/128GB) version. There's currently no information on how much it will cost on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_landing_in_india_on_june_30-news-18851.php

T-Mobile Tuesdays broke Domino's, pizza replaced with $15 Lyft rides

Thanks to T-Mobile Tuesday's overwhelming demand. The Un-Carrier had to let go of free pizza for customers as the demand has tripled and even quadrupled in some stores for a normal Tuesday. John Legere can be seen tweeting about the overwhelming response to people getting free pizzas. For this reason, T-Mobile is going to end its Tuesday event with Domino's as it needs to find a better way of managing a large number of orders without overloading the stores of their available employee force. 1/ #tweetstorm update time! Already over 2M+ downloads of #TMobileTuesdays!! So far, MASSIVE...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_tuesdays_dominos_swapped_out_for_lyft_rides-news-18852.php

Pokemon Go will be released sometime in July

E3 is ongoing in Los Angeles California and Pokemon fans are gearing up for the release of the augmented reality game coming to iOS and Android, Pokemon Go. The game is being developed closely by Niantic labs in collaboration with The Pokemon Company. Niantic Labs also made the first AR geo-based game called Ingress. Nintendo's E3 livestream announced that the game will be released sometime in July but there is still not a specific day given. Nintendo has also mentioned a piece of hardware that will let players play the game without using their smartphones. This device will connect to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pokemon_go_will_be_released_in_july-news-18849.php

Samsung Galaxy on5 and Galaxy Tab E 8.0 coming to T-Mobile later this month

Two devices are hitting T-Mobile stores later this month. One is an entry-level smartphone and the other is an all-around but also entry level 8 inch tablet. Let's start with the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0. It comes with an 8 inch 1200 x 800px display, 5MP rear-camera, 2MP front facing camera, 1.5 GB of RAM (ouch) and it's powered by a Samsung Exynos 3475 CPU. It has 16GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD card. The Samsung Galaxy On5 is an entry level smartphone with a 5 inch 720p display, 8GB of on-board storage, quad-core CPU, likely the same one as the tablet,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_on5_and_galaxy_tab_e80_coming_to_tmobile_later_this_month-news-18850.php

Deal: unlocked, refurbished Motorola Nexus 6 for just $180 on eBay

The Nexus 6 was a well-built Nexus device made for Google by Motorola. This was the first time a Nexus phone went beyond the 5 inch mark, all the way to 6 inches. A manufacturer refurbished Motorola Nexus 6 can be purchased for just $180 in the midnight black color and 32GB of internal storage. These are unlocked units so you can insert any nano SIM card and receive a signal. This is NOT the North American variant which is compatible with CDMA networks Verizon and Sprint. This variant will ONLY work on GSM networks. Google is still supporting the Nexus 6 and it will be...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_unlocked_refurbished_motorola_nexus_6_for_just_180_on_ebay-news-18848.php