Huawei V8 Max visits TENAA: giant 6.6" QHD AMOLED display, 4,400mAh battery

Pushing the boundaries of what still passes for a phone, the Honor V8 Max has been certified by the Chinese regulator TENAA. This 6.6-inch phablet will compete with the likes of Xiaomi Mi Max, Lenovo Phab2 Pro/Plus, and Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra for the hearts of those who type, browse and watch more than they talk. The Honor V8 Max features a 6.6-inch...

Lumia 950/950 XL start getting 'double tap to wake' feature

Just over a couple of months after Microsoft dropped hints that the Lumia 950 and 950 XL could get the 'double tap to wake' feature, the company has started rolling out a new update that includes the feature - both devices are receiving it. If you recall, Microsoft had accepted that 'double tap to wake' for Lumia 950/950 XL is a common request, and...

Apple patents Split View, Slide Over and 3D Touch features

Apple has just been granted a total of 12 design patents by the Hong Kong Patent and Trademark Office. The bulk of those cover features from the iPad Pro, namely Split View and Slide Over multitasking functionality. A single one of the 12 patents is related to the iPhone 6s - 3D Touch. Apple filed for the patents all the way back in December last...

HTC Nexus 2016 (codenamed Marlin) now spotted on Geekbench

As you might already know, a couple of HTC-made Nexus smartphones are scheduled for this year. While one of them is internally code-named Sailfish (said to be the successor to last year's LG Nexus 5X), the other one carries a code-name of Marlin. Both devices have already had their specs leaked, and now, the Marlin has been spotted on Geekbench....

Chrome 51 has Cast functionality built-in, you can also mirror a tab into Hangouts

Cast functionality is now built into Chrome itself, starting with version 51 of Google's browser. Accessible from the Tools menu, the option renders the dedicated Cast icon almost unnecessary. It'll still be available as an extension, and it'll still work if you have it installed, its sole purpose being to save you one mouse click. What's more, is...

A couple of new Xiaomi devices spotted online, said to be from Redmi series

Two new Xiaomi devices have been spotted online. Specifically, entries for the devices - dated June 29 and carrying certificate numbers 2,016,020 and 2,016,021, respectively - can be seen on the website of China's National Quality Certification Center. While the entries do not reveal much about the devices, reports say they could be new Redmi series...

All BB OS 10 devices discontinued? BlackBerry says no

As you might already know, the US Senate has announced that staffers will no longer be issued BlackBerry devices for their official work. This information was first reported by Bomble, and is based on an internal email accessed by the publication. Curiously, the email - in the very beginning - says, "BlackBerry informed Verizon and AT&T that...

Our video review of the OnePlus 3's camera is up, check it out

We did our usual routine on the OnePlus 3 and the in-depth review has been up online since Monday. Be sure to head over there and read it, in case you haven't, but spare a few minutes to get a closer look at the camera in our video review below. A 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor is mated to an f/2.0 optically stabilized lens and comes with phase detection...

New Galaxy Note7 leak confirms USB Type-C port

While it has been rumored earlier, a new leak - which comes in the form of an image from accessory maker Olixar - has now confirmed the presence of a USB Type-C port on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note7 smartphone. The port is located at the bottom of the handset, as is usually the case, with a loudspeaker and S-Pen slot on its one side, and a headphone...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition unveiling set for next week

While we already know that Samsung will soon out an Olympic Edition variant of its Galaxy S7 edge smartphone, the exact date wasn't known. That, however, changes now as it has been made official that the device will be unveiled next week - July 7 to be precise. We've already seen the device in question (shown below) - it has the same specs as the...

Deal: Trade-in your old phone at Verizon and get up to $300

Verizon is back with its national-wide trade-in event, allowing you to trade in your old phone and get up to $300 towards a new phone that you purchase from the carrier. The deal is available to both new and existing users. You can avail the deal by visiting a Verizon store, or you can also complete the trade-in online through the carrier's official...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 renders leaked in three different colors

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is coming out later this year and not much has been confirmed about the device except for the name which has been indirectly confirmed via leaked product logos. Along with some early renders of what the Galaxy Note 7 might look like, it looks like we've just gotten some new renders to drool over. What's special about these...

Blackberry phones will no longer be assigned to the US Senate

The US Senate announced that staffers are no longer able to request any BlackBerry 10 devices to use for official work purposes. The alternative phones offered to full the BlackBerry void are a Samsung Galaxy S6 or an iPhone SE. Current Blackberry users won't be immediately switched out of the BlackBerry ecosystem just yet. These users of the Q10,...

Deal: Buy US Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 @ Best Buy and get a free $75 gift card

Only a day after the release of the US unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy S7, compatible with all US GSM and CDMA networks, Best Buy is already running a deal with the unlocked Galaxy flagship. Best Buy has started selling an unlocked version of the S7 specially made for US carrier compatibility. Upon purchasing it from stores for $670, you'll...

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) seemingly gets benchmarked

Samsung is working on a 2016 iteration of the Galaxy On7, this much is pretty clear since we've seen the new phone being benchmarked not long ago, and parts for it have recently been imported into India for testing. It would make little sense for the Korean company to launch a successor to the original On7 from last year and not do the same for the...

Nougat is officially Android 7.0

Yesterday Google finally unveiled the dessert name for the next iteration of its mobile operating system: Nougat. So what we've so far known only as "Android N" will be called Android Nougat when it launches later this summer. But what about its version number? Android Marshmallow is 6.0, so Nougat clearly has to be either 6.1 or 7.0, right? Well,...

Lenovo Moto G4 review: Growing up

The Moto G became the go-to phone for many people that wanted no fuss and guaranteed quality at an affordable quality. Now the line is under new leadership, with new branding and retooled design. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_moto_g4-review-1458.p...

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note7 renders

Now that the eagerly fall release of the next Samsung Galaxy Note device is drawing ever closer, it only makes sense for us to start seeing more and more of the phablet. We've been going by one single set of set of blueprint-based renders for quite some time now and its high time for another round. Well, today brings just that as a reliable source...

Cirrus Logic announces MFi headset development kit for Lightning headphones

Following rumors of Apple shifting to Lightning port for all its audio needs, Cirrus Logic has jumped the gun in releasing a development kit that should make it easier for OEMs to make Lightning-based audio accessories. "The Cirrus Logic MFi Headset Development Kit includes a form factor reference design and a development board for debugging, as...

iPhone SE gets $50 price cut in US

The Apple iPhone SE has received a price cut in the US, where MetroPCS (T-Mobile's prepaid brand which has just started carrying iPhones) is currently selling the device for $349, down $50 from what the Cupertino-based company is officially charging for it. In addition, the now officially-discontinued iPhone 5s is available for $199, which is less...

Sony Mobile plans to move away from India, China and the US

Sony just recently held an investor day in Tokyo, which might be a little dull and overwhelming, considering the amount of business strategy and analysis discussed to cover the various aspects of the giant international corporation. However, such events can also be an valuable source of information on future business plans. In this case, Sony Mobile...

Report says Microsoft will out a Surface-branded all-in-one PC this year

According to a new report, Microsoft will release a Surface-branded all-in-one PC this year - sometime in Q3 to be more specific. It is being said that the said PC is an alternative to the company's second-gen Surface Book. As for the Surface Book 2, which was expected to be launched sometime in H2 this year, the report notes that its release will...

Q1 2016 saw Huawei shipping over 28 million smartphones

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei managed to ship 28.3 million smartphones in the first quarter of the ongoing year. This translates into an increase of around 65% year-on-year. The figure includes 2.6 million units of the company's P9 and P9 Plus smartphones that were launched back in April this year. Huawei, which achieved the 100 million...

Here is what the canceled OnePlus smartwatch looked like

OnePlus has never been one to squander its efforts, nor overreach too much into odd and new tech fields, like Xiaomi. On the contrary, the start-up has always been keenly focused on mobile alone, which has undoubtedly helped in creating its compelling smartphone offers at least to some extent. What could have been but never will be. Sketches circa...

Windows 10-powered NuAns Neo to be available outside of Japan starting today

Inline with the previously revealed June-end launch time frame, the Windows 10-powered NuAns Neo will be available for purchase in select countries starting today. This was announced by NuAns, the company behind Neo, in a press release. "The NuAns NEO will be available to select countries outside of Japan via our Kickstarter campaign which will launch...

Verizon Galaxy Tab E 8.0 starts getting Marshmallow

Verizon has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to Samsung's 8-inch Galaxy Tab E units on its network. The update bumps the software version to T377VVRU1BPD6 and brings Android version 6.0.1. Aside from the usual Marshmallow goodies, such as Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions, the update also includes the Android security...

HTC reiterates that One A9, One M9, and 10 will get Android Nougat update, but still doesn't say when

If you recall, back in May this year, HTC confirmed that its One A9, One M9 and 10 smartphones will receive the Android N update. Now, shortly after Google revealed that Android N is Android Nougat, the Taiwanese company has reiterated the same information. So sweet. Android Nougat—the next version of Google's Android—will be coming to the HTC 10,...

Spotify calls Apple "anticompetitive" upon denial of Spotify's new iOS update

Spotify is enraged at the way that that Apple's App Store approval process is being exploited to put down other competitors that are directly a threat to Apple's own music streaming service: Apple Music. Apple recently denied a request from Spotify to update its iOS app, which is what's currently causing conflict. Here the problem lies in the way...

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 said to come with dual 12MP rear cameras, 4,000mAh battery

More details about the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - which is rumored to land in as many as three variants - have surfaced online. While we've already heard that screen-size will be 5.7-inch for all the versions, the new leak suggests that display resolution will be full HD for the low-end model, and QHD for the higher-end ones. The leak also says that the...

Dell discontinues Venue Android tablet line-up, says no to OS upgrades as well

Dell has revealed that it's discontinuing its Android-powered Venue tablet line-up. "The slate tablet market is over-saturated and is experiencing declining demand from consumers, so we've decided to discontinue the Android-based Venue tablet line," the computer tech company said. Not only this, Dell will also not be offering any more OS upgrades...

Blackberry working on three new devices codenamed: Neon, Argon, and Mercury

Detailed reports regarding three new BlackBerry devices have surfaced including general specs for each model allegedly being developed. These new BlackBerry models are said to be built by TCL's recently acquired smartphone manufacturer, Alcatel. These tree devices will launch chronologically and gradually more expensive with each phone more expensive...

Deals: Verizon Galaxy S7 ($430) and 32GB Nexus 6P in matte gold ($350) from eBay

With a 5.5 inch Nexus device leaked this early, the current Nexus 6P is getting closer to the end of its life cycle. This means you'll soon be able to buy it for much cheaper than it was originally released. Even today, the 32GB Nexus 6P can be purchased as a refurbished unit for just $350 from Best Buy's eBay listings. The phone doesn't show it...

Meizu MX6 renders surface online

Meizu is definitely having a strong year with promising new offers like the This is actually not the first time we have heard of the device. However, it is probably the first occasion on which we get to catch a glimpse of official renders. Now, it is worth noting that said pictures are actually of the Ubuntu Edition of the device, but as the Linux-powered...

Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update lands on August 2 too

Yesterday Microsoft officially announced the release date for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It's August 2, yet the company's blog post back then only talked about Windows 10 for PCs. And it's stayed mum on any launch details for the same update on mobile devices. Now though Dona Sarkar, the head of Microsoft's Windows Insider program, has confirmed...

Galaxy Note7 will have an iris scanner, leaked front panel shows

Will it or won't it? Specifically, will the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note7 sport the much-rumored iris scanner, or won't it? Well, if the front panel that has been leaked today indeed belongs to the new Note device, then this dilemma is finally settled. Spoiler alert: yes, it will have an iris scanner. Take a look at the images below. The first one...

5.5-inch HTC Nexus phone codenamed Marlin has its specs leaked

Exactly one week ago specs leaked for one of the two upcoming Nexus smartphones that this year are both being made by HTC. That one is reportedly codenamed Sailfish, and it will be the successor to the LG Nexus 5X from 2015. And today the spec list for the other HTC-made Nexus has been outed by the same source (which rates it a 9 out of 10 in terms...

Samsung Gear VR owners will be able to watch the Olympics in VR

For the first time ever, coverage of this year's Olympics will be available in VR. Just one (huge) caveat: you need to own Samsung's Gear VR and a compatible smartphone. If you do, then you're all set to dive into around 85 hours of programming which will be available in VR. This will be made available by NBC in the United States, "on delay during...

Sharp Aquos Mini is the best mini you can't buy

Sharp loves to launch mini phones with stunningly thin bezels, but they rarely leave Japan. The new Sharp Aquos Mini has a 4.7" screen framed in just 126 x 66 x 9mm of phone. It's lightweight too, 120g, despite its solid IPX68 waterproofing. The screen is a 4.7" IGZO unit of 1080p resolution. It's driven at double speed - 120Hz - for smoother animation...

Android N is Android Nougat, Google reveals

After months and months of speculation and a public call for ideas or two, today Google has finally revealed the official dessert name for the next iteration of its mobile operating system. Android N will thus be known as Android Nougat from this point on. Unfortunately it's still unclear what version number Nougat will get. Its predecessor, Marshmallow,...

Vivo X7 and X7 Plus are now official: Snapdragon 652 and 4GB RAM, but Lollipop

Vivo has officially unveiled the oft-leaked and intensely teased X7 and X7 Plus smartphones. The two models share plenty of components, but there's a few notable differences as well. Starting with the common hardware, both flavors of the X7 are powered by the same Snapdragon 652 chipset (our favorite Qualcomm 600 series SoC, if there is one), there...

Samsung officially releases unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in the US

Samsung is now officially selling unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge units in the US. Several retailers have been tapped, you can also check Samsung.com. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge can also be found on Amazon, Best Buy, Sam's Club and Target. The phones will work on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular. The RRP is $670 for...

ZTE Nubia Z11 scores a million registrations in less than a day

ZTE unveiled the Nubia Z11 a couple of days ago, and registrations for the device were opened shortly after that. Now, the Chinese company has revealed that over a million people have already registered for the phone's first sale - in fact, the one million milestone was reached in less than 24 hours. While that's no doubt impressive, keep in mind...

OnePlus officially denies red color option for the 3

A thin, slick, all metal body is definitely among the top draws of the OnePlus 3 . What could possibly make the elegant exterior even more exciting? Well, more colors, of course. Currently, the device can only be picked up in Graphite - a solid, very traditional and elegant choice. But, if you are after something a bit more flashy, OnePlus has also...

ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 with 9.7-inch display coming in July

Asus is all set to unveil a new tablet next month. Dubbed ZenPad 3S 10, the device, which is claimed to feature the "world's narrowest border", will be made official at an event in Taiwan on July 12. The only specification that Asus has confirmed about the device is that it sports a 9.7-inch screen. However, rumors say that the tablet has a display...

ZTE Nubia Z11 now up for international pre-orders

The ZTE Nubia Z11, which was made official just a couple of days ago and is only available in China, is now up for international pre-orders. Online retailer OppoMart has started accepting pre-orders for the device. Both 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB variants are in stock. While the former is available in silver, gold, and gray color options, the latter...

Sony offers final pre-order of PS VR today, supplies limited

Last call to pre-order a PlayStation VR - today, June 30, starting at 7 am Pacific time both the VR Launch Bundle and VR core will be available. Supplies are limited and there will be no more pre-orders until the October launch. You can place your pre-order on GameStop.com. The PlayStation VR core costs $400 and includes the VR headset, stereo headphones...

Xiaomi announces MIUI 8 globally

Having announced MIUI 8 in China back in May, the company has now announced the global version alongside the Mi Max at an event in India. The global version has all the features of the Chinese version that we saw before, but Xiaomi also announced some new features at the event today. First off, we have seen the visual changes that are coming in this...

New Microsoft Arrow Launcher update brings Office 365 integration

Microsoft has updated its Arrow Launcher for Android, bumping it to version 2.0 and bringing Office 365 integration as well as some new features and improvements. The updated app lets you access your Office 365 documents without any Office app installed - all you need to do is to sign in to your Office 365 account. In addition, you can also search...

Xiaomi Mi Max launched in India

Xiaomi has launched its supermassive Mi Max phablet in the Indian market. The device will be available in two variants, a Snapdragon 650 variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for INR 14,999 ($222) and a Snapdragon 652 variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage for INR 19,999 ($296). The Mi Max has a giant 6.44-inch 1080p display with a metal body and...

Samsung Z3 Corporate Edition launched with SD410 SoC

After launching the Z3 back in October last year, Samsung has now launched a new variant of the Tizen-powered device. Dubbed Z3 Corporate Edition, the handset - as the name suggests - is aimed at enterprise customers, and is available for purchase in Russia. It's worth mentioning that the variant launched in Russia is different from the original...