OneDrive adds Pokemon tag to automatically sort your Pokemon GO screenshots

Pokémon GO might not be available on the Windows platform, but that hasn't stopped Microsoft from trying to be part of the fun everyone else seems to be having. One addition to OneDrive is the option to sort your screenshots with the Pokémon tag. When your mobile screenshots from iOS or Android get backed up to your OneDrive account, the service can automatically detect them and even recognize the particular Pokémon in them, and tag them so they are easy to find. You can also type the name of a Pokémon to find images with that particular Pokémon in them. Other than that,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/onedrive_adds_pokemon_tag_to_automatically_sort_your_pokemon_go_screenshots-news-19574.php

Microsoft offering discount of up to $500 on select PCs, free NuVision tablet included as well

Microsoft is currently running a promotion where-in it's offering a discount of up to $500 on select PCs, including Alienware 15 Touch Signature Edition Gaming Laptop, HP Spectre x360 13-4193nr Signature Edition 2 in 1, and Dell XPS 15 9550-0000SLV Signature Edition Laptop. Not only this, those purchasing a qualifying PC will get a free 8-inch NuVision tablet (worth $99) as well. So that turns out to be a total savings of up to $599. Head to the Source link below for more information on the sale. Source | Via

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Samsung Galaxy Note7 wallpapers leaked

In a particularly unsurprising turn of events someone leaked the Galaxy Note7's official wallpapers. Samsung's upcoming phablet has been the subject of countless leaks in the past weeks, a trend that only intensifies with the nearing of its August 2 announcement date. Samsung Galaxy Note7 wallpapers The first batch includes the typical geometric shapes and shades we've grown accustomed to from recent Samsung models. More Samsung Galaxy Note7 wallpapers The other ones show a bunch of S-Pen outlines in colors supposedly corresponding to the phone's body...

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Layoffs and a shift towards app development at Cyanogen

Friday was the last day at the office for about 30 people at Cyanogen Inc. The company has laid off about a fifth of its workforce, mostly the open source division. US offices in Palo Alto and Seattle have been heavily affected by the cuts, while the Lisbon and India branches have been pretty much entirely shut down. Additionally, the company will reportedly be making a shift towards app development. How all that will affect the future of CyanogenMod is yet unclear, but with no one at Cyanogen Inc. actually working on it, it's not looking bright. The Android ROM debuted on the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/layoffs_and_a_shift_towards_app_development_at_cyanogen-news-19572.php

New Gear Watch Designer update brings support for Gear S

Samsung's Gear Watch Designer app, which lets developers create custom watch faces, has been updated with support for the South Korean company's first-gen Gear S smartwatch. The update is available for both Mac and Windows clients. This means that the app, which is still in beta, now lets you create watch faces for the Gear S as well, adding the wearable to its list of supported devices which only contained the Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 so far. The update app can be downloaded by heading to the Source link below. Source | Via

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Oppo sends out press invites for F1s' unveiling on August 3

We already know that Oppo's next smartphone is called the F1s. We also know that it's scheduled to be unveiled on August 3. Now, the Chinese company has started sending out press invites for the unveiling event, which is set to take place in India. While Oppo hasn't revealed any of the key specs of the phone, reports say the F1s will feature a 16MP front camera as well as a home key-embedded fingerprint sensor, capable of unlocking the handset in just 0.22 seconds. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_sends_out_press_invites_for_f1s_launch_event-news-19570.php

New report says Xiaomi will ship only 300,000 Mi Notebooks this year

Just a few days after there were reports that Xiaomi expects shipments of its upcoming laptop (allegedly dubbed Mi Notebook) to cross the 1 million mark, a new report out of Taiwan is saying that the Chinese company will only ship 300,000 units this year. "The lower shipment estimates for this year comes after the Chinese company postponed the launch date of its laptops by several quarters," the report says citing sources. In case you don't already know, the laptop is said to come in 12.5-inch and 13-inch variants. The report notes that of the total 300,000 units, both variants will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_report_says_xiaomi_will_ship_only_300000_mi_notebooks_this_year-news-19567.php

iPhone 7 tipped to release in week of September 12

While we were already expecting a September unveiling for the Apple iPhone 7, the usually reliable leakster Evan Blass (who goes by the Twitter handle @evleaks) has now revealed more precise information on this front. According to the tipster, this year's iPhone will be released sometime in the week of September 12. iPhone 2016 release: week of September 12th.— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 23, 2016 In case you missed, earlier there were reports that the Cupertino-based company will out three iPhone models this year - a regular iPhone 7, a bigger Plus variant, and a dual...

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New leak suggests Galaxy Note7 will pack in 3,500mAh battery

Up until now, rumors have suggested a 3,600mAh or 4,000mAh battery for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note7. However, according to a new leak, the phone will pack in a 3,500mAh battery. The leak comes in the form of a Note7 information page published by South Korea Telecom. The page in question also reveals that the device weighs in at 169g (meaning it's lighter than its predecessor Note5, which weighed 171g), and measures 73.9(W) x 153.5(L) x 7.9(H)(mm). Other information revealed by the leak, including QHD display is in line with what rumors/leaks have revealed so far. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_leak_suggests_galaxy_note7_will_pack_in_3500mah_battery-news-19566.php

New Surface Pro 3 update is aimed at improving battery life

Microsoft has started rolling out a new update to Surface Pro 3 devices. The update bring along several changes, including improvements related to battery life, keyboard, and fingerprint sensor. Here's the official change-log for the update: Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware v3.9.850.0 increases battery life during sleep mode and improves keyboard stability. Surface Pro UEFI v3.11.1450.0 improves system sleep and hibernation behavior when battery level is low. Surface Fingerprint Sensor v2.2.10.8 increases finger print touch stability coming out of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_surface_pro_3_update_is_aimed_at_improving_battery_life_-news-19565.php

Analyst says Xiaomi Note 2 coming in August

While earlier rumors have suggested that the Xiaomi Note 2 will be made official this month, it is now being said that the unveiling will happen sometime next month. The latest piece of information comes from popular analyst Pan Jiutang. This is inline with the August time-frame already revealed by Xiaomi co-founder Liwan Jiang - Jiang basically said that some high-end products will be launched in the month of August. As for Note 2's specs, latest rumors say the device is powered by Snapdragon 821 chipset, and sport a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen. RAM options include 4GB and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/analyst_says_xiaomi_note_2_coming_in_august-news-19564.php

7-Eleven fulfilled its first drone delivery with donuts, coffee, and Slurpees

In Reno, Nevada, convenient store 7-Eleven has successfully fulfilled its first drone-delivered order of coffee, Slurpees, a chicken sandwich, and donuts to a family's home. The store teamed up with Flirtey, a drone startup who designs, builds, and programs its own self-made drones. It also designs special packaging for items that are to be delivered by drone. According to CFO of 7-Eleven, the company plans to offer drone delivery service on a wider scale in the future. However, there was no comment as to when this particular service would actually launch. It couldn't be...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/7eleven_fulfilled_its_first_drone_delivery_with_donuts_coffee_and_slurpees-news-19563.php

Moto G4 is already $50 off at Amazon, now starts at $149.99

Amazon has been quick to issue the first discount for Motorola's Moto G4. The phone's recommended pricing is $199.99 with 16GB of built-in storage, and $229.99 if you need 32GB. Now though, the mega retailer has decided to slash both of those by a cool $50, making the Moto G4 a much, much better value than it was before. So, you can purchase the 16GB model for $149.99 at the moment, and the 32GB iteration for $179.99. In any case, you're getting an unlocked device of course, one that should work on all major carriers, both GSM and CDMA based. Furthermore, this isn't the version with lock...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g4_is_already_50_off_at_amazon_now_starts_at_14999-news-19561.php

Now it's time for the iPhone 7 Plus (or iPhone 7 Pro) to star in a video leak

Just a few short hours ago we brought yet another leaked video of the iPhone 7 to your attention, and now it's time for something similar. Yet this is also somewhat of a special occasion, since it's the first time we're able to glance at the upcoming iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone 7 Pro on video. It's a short recording, for sure, but it's thankfully much higher-res than the aforementioned outing of the iPhone 7 from earlier. The video shows the bigger model's back in three different color versions - grey, silver, and rose gold. On top of all of those (literally) sits an iPhone 7 for good measure....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/now_its_time_for_the_iphone_7_plus_or_iphone_7_pro_to_star_in_a_video_leak-news-19562.php

Limited edition Olympic Apple Watch straps with national flag themes are only available in Brazil

The Olympics are almost here, and more and more companies are trying to associate their brands and products with the event. After Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games limited edition smartphone, Apple has decided to do something with an Olympics theme too. And what resulted are some limited edition Apple Watch straps, which feature national flag motifs on them. Pictured below is American sprinter Trayvon Bromell with the limited edition USA flag-themed Apple Watch band on his arm. Ready for rio ! pic.twitter.com/p8PKJ3o5Fs— IamTrayvonBromell (@TrayvonBromell) July 21,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/limited_edition_olympic_apple_watch_straps_with_national_flag_themes_are_only_available_in_brazil-news-19560.php

The new Redmi Pro is rumored to be Xiaomi's most expensive Redmi ever

Earlier today the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Pro got portrayed in some hands-on images for the first time. They have once again shown us its dual rear camera arrangement, the brushed metal look, and the fingerprint scanner on the front. Its maker has also confirmed that the Redmi Pro is powered by MediaTek's Helio X25 chipset, which boasts a deca-core CPU clocked at up to 2.5 GHz. One thing that's remained a mystery so far is the Redmi Pro's pricing. Well, according to a rumor from Weibo (China's Twitter, basically), this model will be Xiaomi's most expensive Redmi ever. It will start at CNY...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_new_redmi_pro_is_rumored_to_be_xiaomis_most_expensive_redmi_ever-news-19558.php

Pokemon Go finally arrives in Japan

The worldwide sensation that is Pokemon Go has finally been made officially available in Japan, the birthplace of Pokemon. This comes after the game has already launched in North America, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe. The Japanese launch was delayed for a couple of days to make sure the servers would handle the added load, but it's happened today. As expected, there's a tie-in with McDonald's in Japan, which makes most of its 3,600 restaurants over there either Pokestops, Gyms, or both. Oh, and Happy Meals with Pokemon toys are already on offer in Japan. In the future you...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pokemon_go_finally_arrives_in_japan-news-19559.php

New grainy video shows rose gold iPhone 7 casing next to an iPhone 6s

Another leaked video originating in China claims to show us what the iPhone 7 will look like. Specifically here, it's all about the rose gold iPhone 7. What seems to be just a casing for the device is being compared on video to the iPhone 6s from last year. Recently we've seen many images and videos portraying what are essentially dummy iPhone 7 models or just its metal casings, and it's impossible to tell if these are actually leaked original parts, or just items designed and built according to the rumored iPhone 7 schematics. If the latter is true, then keep in mind that if those...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_grainy_video_shows_rose_gold_iphone_7_casing_next_to_an_iphone_6s-news-19557.php

T-Mobile to start taking Galaxy Note7 pre-orders next week

According to a new rumor, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note (dubbed Galaxy Note7) - which is set to made official in the first week of August - will be available to pre-order at T-Mobile sometime next week, and the carrier will start selling the device on August 2. The rumor doesn't say that pre-orders will be exclusive to the magenta carrier, meaning it's likely that other major US carriers will also start accepting pre-orders for the device around the same time. While the August 2 unveiling is confirmed, there has been no official word on the phone's pricing and availability so...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/rumor_says_tmobile_will_start_taking_galaxy_note7_preorders_next_week-news-19546.php

Xiaomi Redmi Pro caught in more photos, Helio X25 chipset confirmed

Xiaomi has been unveiling Redmi Pro specs drop by drop. The latest comes from CEO Lei Jun, confirming the MediaTek Helio X25 chipset (though that post seems to have been taken down). Someone got a unit early and snapped a few photos of the device. One shows the box, one shows the front of the device (and MIUI 8 on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow). Xiaomi Redmi Pro Views of the back where the dual-camera setup is aren't as good, but they show the LED flash splitting the two cameras. Yesterday we saw how good the snappers are at bokeh, but we still don't know their...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_pro_caught_in_more_photos_helio_x25_chipset_confirmed-news-19550.php

Xperia XA Ultra landing in India next week, Sony confirms

Sony is all set to launch the Xperia XA Ultra smartphone in India next week - Monday, July 25 to be precise. The company's India subsidiary has sent out a tweet teasing the smartphone. Your perfect Selfie companion, with OIS. This Monday! pic.twitter.com/bY64Owk8Jo— Sony Xperia India (@SonyXperiaIndia) July 22, 2016 While the tweet itself doesn't reveal which smartphone is it, the accompanying text - which describes the phone as "perfect Selfie companion, with OIS" - is more than enough to confirm that the handset in question is the Xperia XA Ultra with its 16MP OIS selfie...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xperia_xa_ultra_landing_in_india_next_week_sony_confirms-news-19547.php

Official Samsung Galaxy Note7 renders surface, pre-orders kick off in Dubai

Official renders of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 are now out showing the phone from different angles in three of the color variants it'll offer. Previous leaks suggested, the phone will come in Black Onyx, Silver Titanium, and Blue Coral. The new gold option leaks for the first time. Samsung Galaxy Note7 in silver Samsung Galaxy Note7 in gold Samsung Galaxy Note7 in blue The Galaxy Note7 has been a frequent visitor in the rumor mill and understandably so as Samsung will unveil it on August 2. However, in Dubai a tech shop was quick to offer...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/official_samsung_galaxy_note7_renders_surface_preorders_kick_off_in_dubai-news-19549.php

Sony Xperia X Performance down to £550 in the UK

Just a quick update on the Sony Xperia X Performance in the UK - a second retailer has it in stock and it's a bit cheaper. Clove UK is asking £550 (with VAT) for it, down from the initial £600 price. Hit the source link to check out the store. Again, only the Graphite Black model is available. White, Lime Gold and Rose Gold units are nowhere to be seen. Certainly not on the Sony Mobile UK site, which isn't selling it yet. The Xperia X Performance has cropped up on Amazon, but it's either on pre-order or the seller ships from outside the UK. Source

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Mystery Xiaomi phone certified by China's 3C

A new Xiaomi device, carrying the number of 2,016,090, has passed what's known as China Compulsory Certification (3C). The certification data just reveals that the device comes with a 5V/2A charger, and supports the entire network. While it's difficult to confirm which device is it, reports say it could be the Redmi Note 4, which was the subject of a recent retail box leak that revealed some of its key specs, including Helio X20 chipset, 5.5-inch display, 3GB/64GB memory configuration, 13MP/5MP camera combo, and 4,100mAh battery. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/mystery_xiaomi_phone_certified_by_chinas_3c-news-19544.php

NVIDIA announces flagship Titan X graphics card for $1200

Barely a couple of months after the launch of the GP104 based GTX 1080, NVIDIA has launched its newest GP102 based flagship, the Titan X. As with all the previous Titan cards, the new Titan X will sit at the top of NVIDIA's product line, offering the best possible performance, not just for gaming but also for compute applications. The new Titan X carries over the name from its predecessor, the GM200 based GeForce Titan X. It does lose the GeForce part, however, and is now just NVIDIA Titan X. It's not part of any of NVIDIA's other series either, such as Tesla or Quadro. The...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_announces_flagship_titan_x_graphics_card_for_1200-news-19548.php

TrendForce: Samsung leads global smartphone market, Huawei tops China

Market research firm TrendForce has released smartphone market numbers for Q2 2016. As per the report, Huawei was the leading player in China (the world's largest smartphone market) with nearly 21% share. Oppo and vivo came in at second and third spots, with 12.7% and 10.6% share, respectively. Lenovo and Xiaomi rounded up the top five with around 10% market share each. "The combined production volume of Chinese brands in the second quarter reached 139 million units, up 13.8% from the previous quarter," said TrendForce smartphone analyst Avril Wu. "For the second straight quarter,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/trendforce_huawei_leads_chinese_smartphone_market_samsung_leads_globally-news-19543.php

Alcatel Idol 4s preview: VR Gateway

We first caught a glimpse of the Alcatel Idol 4s at the MWC 2016, back in February, where, in keeping with Alcatel tradition, it was piled together with another basic Idol 4 model, as well as three other POP4 devices. Still, even amid the announcement chaos that this event is, the Idol 4s still managed to stand out.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_idol_4s-review-1467.php

Participate in NuAns' #GIVEMEANEO contest and stand chance to win Win10-powered Neo

Japanese firm NuAns has launched a new contest where-in participants stand a chance to win the company's Windows 10-powered Neo smartphone. Dubbed #GIVEMEANEO, the contest just requires you to post a picture of Neo on Instagram. There are, however, some rules such as you'll have to follow @NuAnsGlobal Instagram account, tag @NuAnsGlobal in the photo, use the contest name in the post, and more. To qualify, the pic you post should get at least 25 likes. As you might know, the company is already running a Kickstarter campaign for the handset. NuAns says the winner of the contest will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/participate_in_nuans_givemeaneo_contest_and_stand_chance_to_win_win10powered_neo-news-19545.php

July security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)

Samsung has started rolling out a new update to the Galaxy J7 (2016) smartphone. Currently hitting units in India, the update bumps the Android security patch level to July 1. Aside from the July security patch, it isn't yet known what else is included in the update, which weighs in at around 254 MB and carries a build number of J710FXXU1APG5. As is usually the case with OTA updates, it may take some time for the update notification to pop up on your device's screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can also manually check for the update by heading to your handset's Settings...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/july_security_update_starts_hitting_samsung_galaxy_j7_2016-news-19542.php

Deal: Nexus 5X (32GB, unlocked) for $290

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase the LG-made Google Nexus 5X smartphone, here's a deal for you: the 32GB unlocked version of the device is currently available for just $290. This compares to the phone's starting price of $349 on the Google Store. Daily deals website Groupon has the handset listed at that price, with the deal ending July 22 (just over a day left at the time of writing). Color options include carbon and quartz. Those making their first purchase on the website will be entitled to an extra $10 discount. Agreed, this not the lowest price we've seen for the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_nexus_5x_32gb_unlocked_for_290-news-19541.php

First alleged image of Nexus Marlin appears

A new alleged image has surfaced the internet claiming the device to be the HTC-made Nexus device appropriately codenamed: Marlin. Nexus device codenames have featured the names of sea creatures over the years. The image only shows us the screen with the rest of the device covered up by a case and cropped as to protect the origins of the photo. And even if it wasn't cropped, we'd probably not be able to see the phone anyway as the image isn't well lit anyway. The screen shows us the phone's model name, Android version appears as simple "N" and the phone has the latest July 2016...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/first_alleged_image_of_nexus_marlin_appears-news-19540.php

Motorola confirms Moto Z and Z Force will get security updates

This morning, media outlets all over the world report about the Moto Z and Moto Z Force for the first time since the embargo lifted. One such site speculated that Motorola's update policy has changed since Lenovo's acquisition and will not offer regular security patch updates, leaving the Moto Z susceptible to known vulnerabilities. Since then, Motorola has commented on the speculation and confirmed that the Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be receiving regular security patch updates. It's worth noting the review units that media outlets got is currently up to date with security bulletins...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_confirms_moto_z_and_z_force_will_get_security_updates-news-19538.php

Best Buy offering $200 discount for Moto Z and Moto Z Force, free JBL Moto Mod speaker too

The Moto Z Droid and Z Force Droid are both now available for pre-order and the phone will hit stores on July 28. Best Buy is already ahead of Verizon and is offering a $200 discount for either the Z or Z Force (which are $200 and $300, subsidized, on-contract, respectively). The deal allows you to receive the same discount to a payment installment plan as well. This brings the monthly payments down from $26 to $17.47 for the Moto Z, and from $30 to $21.66 for the Moto Z Force. Best Buy will even throw in a JBL Moto Mod Speaker ($80 value) for blasting your tunes on the go. I've...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/best_buy_offering_200_discount_for_moto_z_and_moto_z_force_free_jbl_moto_mod_speaker_too-news-19539.php

Motorola confirms Moto Z and Z Force will get monthly security updates

This morning, media outlets all over the world report about the Moto Z and Moto Z Force for the first time since the embargo lifted. One such site speculated that Motorola's update policy has changed since Lenovo's acquisition and will not offer regular security patch updates, leaving the Moto Z susceptible to known vulnerabilities. Since then, Motorola has commented on the speculation and confirmed that the Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be receiving regular security patch updates. It's worth noting the review units that media outlets got is currently up to date with security bulletins...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_confirms_moto_z_and_z_force_will_get_monthly_security_updates-news-19538.php

BlackBerry Hamburg passes FCC, TCL (alcatel) confirmed as its maker

One of BlackBerry's new Android-powered smartphones coming in the next few weeks or months has just passed the FCC. We're talking about the device that's been codenamed Hamburg, and which got its specs leaked in May through a benchmark run. The same model received its Wi-Fi certification last month. This will be a mid-range offering, and it's very likely to be just a rebranded version of the alcatel Idol 4. The one leaked image we've seen so far showed us a design that's identical to that of the Idol 4, and now the FCC reveals that the Hamburg has a 2,610 mAh battery - and yes, that's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_hamburg_passes_fcc_tcl_alcatel_confirmed_as_its_maker-news-19537.php

Periscope videos are finally embeddable, live autoplay turned on for Android

Twitter-owned Periscope has announced three new features today. First off, you can now embed Periscope live feeds or recordings, but not directly. Instead, whenever you embed a tweet containing a Periscope video, that video will be playable inside the embedded tweet - no more need to click a link to view it. So that's (some) progress. Next up, in the Android Periscope app live autoplay is now turned on for videos in the Watch tab and Global Feed. In both cases, the videos will autoplay without sound, thankfully (emulating Instagram's way of doing things in this regard). If you want to get...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/periscope_videos_are_finally_embeddable_live_autoplay_turned_on_for_android-news-19536.php

Samsung Galaxy Note7 iris scanner feature demoed on video

The Samsung Galaxy Note7 has been heavily rumored to feature an iris scanner and we can now confirm it's real based on a recently posted video. In the video, the iris scanner is chosen as a method of unlocking the phone. Additionally, a couple of screenshots have emerged detailing how the feature works. Samsung advises against using the iris scanner on babies as well as using it with glasses or contact lenses. The company also says that the iris scanner works best at a distance of between 25-35cm. The Galaxy Note7 iris scanner feature • 4GB of RAM confirmed Check out how the...

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Apple outs iOS 10 public beta 2 versions

Apple is now seeding public beta 2 of iOS 10 and macOS Sierra operating systems. All compatible Macs, iPhones and iPads can install those firmwares. The iOS 10 public beta 2 is seeding as a 311MB OTA update, and anyone that has applied for the Apple's open beta program can install it. The same goes for macOS Sierra - it's already available in the App Store. The devs got developer beta 3 for iOS 10 and macOS Sierra earlier this week, too. The final versions of those will kick off this fall.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_outs_ios_10_and_macos_sierra_public_beta_2_versions-news-19533.php

Moto Z Droids and Moto Mods now up for pre-order exclusively on Verizon

As originally promised, Verizon has kicked-off its exclusive sale of the Droid editions of the Moto Z handsets and the Moto Mods. Both the Moto Z and the Moto Z Force can be pre-ordered today and will be available in Verizon's stores staring July 28. The Moto Z, which is less capable but also a lot thinner handset is available for $26 per month on a Verizon device payment plan or $624 sans contract. However, it is the Moto Z Force that has caught our eye, as it is still a US-only offer. It will set you back $30 a month on a payment plan or $720 up front. The extra $96 get you a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_z_droids_and_moto_mods_now_up_for_preorder_exclusively_on_verizon-news-19534.php

Exclusive: Oppo F1s to feature 16MP selfie camera, fingerprint scanner

Oppo released two teasers for the Oppo F1s just few days ago, confirming the development of an Oppo F1 successor. The F1 was the first phone the company dubbed as a "selfie expert" and it became quite popular. It will be announced on August 3 and is yet to show us what the new selfie expert has in store for us. Meanwhile, we got a report from trust-worthy source that the Oppo F1s will feature a 16MP front camera for some great selfie shots. The F1s will also come with a fingerprint sensor on its home key, with a blazing-fast reaction time at 0.22s. The F1 Plus also featured a 16MP...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/exclusive_oppo_f1s_to_feature_16mp_selfie_camera_fingerprint_scanner-news-19531.php

Apple could make up to $3 billion from Pokemon Go

Yes, it is another Pokemon Go story, but we won't be covering people falling in water, hitting street lamps or police cars. Instead, we got some other type of news. When the Pokemon Go went live a few days ago, Nintendo's stock price skyrocketed. The Niantic-developed game became an instant hit. The game is among the most popular apps on both Android and iOS app stores and while it is free of charge, it has lots of in-app purchases such as different amount of pokecoins varying from $1.49 to $149.99. You can imagine that both Google and Apple are taking a slice of those app purchases....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_could_make_3_billion_in_the_next_2_years_from_pokemon_go-news-19532.php

Flat and curved Samsung Galaxy Note7 units detailed in new leaks

The flat-screened Samsung Galaxy Note7 has appeared in a new cache of photos. The rumor mill currently believes that this one will remain at the prototype stage and only the curved-screened Note7 will go on to retail. So here's what might have been. The back is also flat, while on the Galaxy S7 the curved screen had a flat back and vice versa. Flat Samsung Galaxy Note7 prototype (leaked photos) You can also see the USB Type-C port on the bottom, that one will be available on the curved Galaxy Note7 as well. Also, note the extra sensor above the screen - that should be the...

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Bokeh photos demo Xiaomi Redmi Pro's dual camera setup

Xiaomi will unveil the Redmi Pro next Wednesday, but well timed leaks have been building up hype for a while. The latest shows proficient bokeh effect in photos thanks to the Pro's dual-camera setup. Unfortunately, the photos have been downscaled so we can't view them at full resolution. Strangely enough, we don't even know the resolution of the camera. The Xiaomi Redmi Pro will have an AMOLED screen, a Helio X25 chipset with 4GB of RAMand will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Again, it will be unveiled next week, on Wednesday July 27. Source

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Teaser reveals 6,020mAh battery for Gionee M6 Plus

As you might already know, Gionee is rumored to unveil the M6 and M6 Plus smartphones on July 26. While the key specs of the M6 are already known (thanks to TENAA), the M6 Plus has been a complete mystery. Well, that was until now, as the Chinese firm has outed a teaser image for the Plus variant that reveals a mammoth 6,020mAh battery for the device. This, however, shouldn't come as a big surprise given that the standard M6 too packs a massive 5,000mAh battery. Sadly, nothing else about the Plus model was revealed by the company. As for the M6, it is powered by a Snapdragon 652...

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Skype drops support for older versions of Windows Phone, Android, and OS X

Microsoft has announced that it will be dropping support for the older versions of some of the operating systems for Skype. The applications has evolved to support a lot of new features over the years and understandably some of these platforms can no longer support them. That, or Microsoft just doesn't want the hassle of providing support for so many platforms out there, which is also understandable to an extent. The first platform to get the axe is Microsoft's own Windows Phone. Skype will only support Windows 10 Mobile and will drop support for Windows Phone 8.1 and 8 starting...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/skype_drops_support_for_older_versions_of_windows_phone_android_and_os_x-news-19528.php

Huawei Maimang 5 is now available for purchase

As scheduled, the Huawei Maimang 5 - which was made official last week with SD625 SoC, 5.5-inch full HD display, 16MP camera, and 3,340 mAh battery - is now officially available for purchase in China. The device, as you might already know, comes in 3GB and 4GB RAM variants. As for price, the former carries a tag of RMB 2,399 (around $360), while the latter costs RMB 2,599 (around $390). There is still no word on if and when the phone will be officially available for purchase in international markets, although if it does, it might carry a 'G9' moniker. Via

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Report says Xiaomi expects Mi Notebook's shipments to cross 1 million

There have already been reports that Xiaomi will unveil a laptop - dubbed Mi Notebook - alongside the Redmi Pro smartphone on July 27 (the latter is officially confirmed now). Now, a new report out of China is suggesting that the company is expecting total shipments of the laptop to cross the 1 million mark. The report, citing supply chain sources, also says that the laptop will be available in 12.5-inch and 13-inch variants (something we already know), with the latter featuring a metal build, 8GB RAM, Core-i7 6500U processor, and Windows 10 OS. The smaller variant is aimed at gamers, the...

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Mozilla to start blocking Flash content in Firefox

Mozilla has joined Google and Microsoft in the crusade against Adobe Flash content on the web. While revolutionary and useful back in the day Flash plugin has also been notoriously unstable leading to browser crashes, poor performance, and increased power consumption. As such, first Chrome, then Edge, and now Firefox will be blocking Flash content going forward. With Firefox, Mozilla has revealed that it will be blocking specific Flash content on their list. This list will later be expanded later this year to include the use of Flash to check content viewability, commonly used to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/mozilla_to_start_blocking_flash_content_in_firefox-news-19527.php

OnePlus outs teaser featuring Oneplus 3's soft gold variant

Ever since the OnePlus 3 launched last month, only the graphite color variant of the phone has been available for purchase. However, looks like the soft gold colored model will also be on sale soon as the company has started teasing the device. If you recall, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei - while replying to a user query on Twitter - revealed last month that the soft gold variant of the OP3 will be launched sometime in July. Given that majority of July is already over, it'd not be a stretch to assume that the launch is imminent. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_outs_teaser_featuring_oneplus_3s_soft_gold_variant-news-19523.php

Plex arrives on Sonos in beta form

If you're a fan of media streaming service Plex as well as speaker company Sonos, you'll be glad to know that you can now access your Plex files directly through the Sonos app, allowing you to play your music collection on any of the speaker company's devices. "The other super cool thing is that you'll be able to access your Plex library from a remote Sonos device," Plex said in a blog post. "This means if you've painstakingly ripped your entire vinyl collection to lossless FLAC, you'll be able to stream it to your Sonos-equipped cabin in the woods while you craft your luddite...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/plex_arrives_on_sonos_in_beta_form-news-19522.php