Samsung Gear Fit 2 lands on Verizon

The Gear Fit 2 fitness wearable, which was launched by Samsung last month alongside the Gear IconX wireless earbuds, is now available for purchase from Verizon. The carrier is selling the device through both its offline and online channels. Available in small or large band size options, the wearable costs $179.99. To refresh, the Gear Fit 2 is powered...

Android 7.0 Nougat could be released as soon as next month

If you have been keeping track of Google's work on the next major Android update, then you have surely noticed that the search giant is definitely pushing thing along a lot faster this time around. Instead of waiting for Google I/O 2016, the first developer preview builds of the OS came out on March 9, two moths or so earlier than expected. It was...

Mysterious Meizu M1E spotted in live shots

A mysterious Meizu device surfaced online in what appear to be a few quite believable stills. The unit in question even seems to be in working order and by the looks of things bears either the M1E moniker or A680M model name. Actually, both might be true, since the former is being reported from the OS, while the latter looks like a full model number...

Official Apple lightning EarPods allegedly caught on video

If you have been following the various rumors and developments regarding Apple's next iPhone lineup even loosely, then you surely know about the still ongoing 3.5mm jack debate. As sources pile up over time, we have to say that things are definitely gravitating towards a new iPhone without probably the most standard of standard jacks out there (seriously,...

Oppo F1s full specs, India release and price revealed

We have been hearing quite a lot about the Oppo's new "Selfie Expert" - the F1s. We already know that it will be officially unveiled of August 3 and we've also learned about its improved 16MP selfie camera and blazing fast fingerprint reader. A recent render and promo video also provided us with a glimpse of what should be the new camera-centric...

Android 7.0 Nougat could be release as soon as next month

If you have been keeping track of Google's work on the next major Android update, then you have surely noticed that the search giant is definitely pushing thing along a lot faster this time around. Instead of waiting for Google I/O 2016, the first developer preview builds of the OS came out on March 9, two moths or so earlier than expected. It was...

Xbox One package with extra controller, $50 gift card, and more for just $300

If you are in the US and in the market for a gaming console, here's a deal for you: Best Buy is offering a $299.99 package that includes the Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle, a Special Edition Covert Forces Wireless Controller, Insignia Battery Charging Station, free games, as well as a $50 gift card. The package usually costs $534.95, meaning...

Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) passes through FCC

The SM-G5700, which was spotted on Zauba late last month and is alleged to be the 2016 iteration of Samsung's Galaxy On5 (SM-G550) smartphone from last year, has been certified by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), suggesting that it could be launched sooner than later. For those who aren't aware, the device has already been spotted...

New update to OneDrive's iOS app fixes screen flashing problem

Microsoft has started rolling out a new update to OneDrive for iOS that bumps the app to version 7.7 and brings along a couple of fixes, including that for a screen flashing bug. The screen flashing problem in question occurs when opening a photo from the Photos tab, the change-log for the update says. Aside from this issue, the update also fixes...

Leaked video shows off upcoming Tizen-powered Samsung Z2

A video has surfaced which shows the upcoming Tizen-powered Samsung Z2 smartphone alongside the two Tizen phones already available in the market, the Z1 and Z3. Specifically, the video shows a Unity app being run on all three devices. Sadly, only the front of the handset is shown off in the video, which itself isn't very clear. The leak also doesn't...

SwiftKey says it's working to resolve predictions-related glitch that leaked user email addresses

Smart keyboard and prediction tech company SwiftKey has said that it's working quickly to resolve an issue that causes "unfamiliar terms" as well as other users' email addresses to show up as text predictions. "While this did not pose a security issue for our customers, we have turned off the cloud sync service and are updating our applications to...

Moto Z Droid review: Birth of a new successor

Lenovotorola. Motonovo. Motorola. We should stop dwelling on what to call them as it really doesn't matter now. Since the Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola has been completed, Lenovo has developed a successor to the Moto X lineup which had a great three-generation run. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_z_droid_edition-review-1471.p...

Microsoft only sold around 1.2 million Lumia phones in the April to June quarter

Although Microsoft hasn't revealed how many Lumia smartphones it sold in the second quarter of this year through its regular quarterly financial results, the company has an SEC filing out today that clears that up. In the document, Microsoft mentions that in its fiscal year 2016 (which started on July 1, 2015, and ended on June 30 this year), it...

Sony Xperia XA Ultra is already $57 cheaper in the US, two days after launch

This has got to be some kind of a record. Sure, price cuts soon after launch are nothing new for Sony's X family smartphones in the US - after all, it only took around two weeks for us to see a $50 discount for the Xperia X, while the X Performance took four days to go from $700 to $579.99. Yet the Xperia XA Ultra became available in the US two days...

Galaxy Note7 now rumored to be out in Europe on August 16

Samsung's Galaxy Note7 is almost here. Almost official, as its dedicated special launch event is taking place next Tuesday, on August 2. We pretty much know everything about it already, save for one thing - when exactly will you be able to buy one? Well, that actually might depend on where you live. A report from earlier this month said the Note7...

AT&T announces Trek 2 HD tablet, available on August 5 for $0.99

Today AT&T has unveiled the successor for its first own-brand Trek HD tablet from last year. The new device is called AT&T Trek 2 HD, and like its predecessor it's an affordable tablet that runs Android. The Trek 2 HD comes with an 8-inch "HD" touchscreen (resolution is probably 1,280x800), a 1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm processor, 16GB of...

Oppo F1s gets portrayed in leaked renders, stars in promo videos

We already know that Oppo is making the F1s official next week, on August 3 to be precise. This will be the Chinese company's next smartphone focused on selfies, and it's going to sport a 16 MP front-facing camera. It's also got a fingerprint scanner embedded in a physical Home button underneath the screen. And now some leaked press renders are doing...

Lenovo Vibe P2 shown in live images, has 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen

Yesterday we caught the upcoming Lenovo Vibe P2 in a benchmark database, which means the Chinese company's employees are already testing its performance. That leak revealed a few of the phone's most important specs, but there were no images of it to look at. Well, now there are. What you see below is said to be the Vibe P2, proudly showcased by its...

Xiaomi could release a VR headset of its own on August 1

If you have ever poked around online for Xiaomi tech, then you surely know that the Chinese OEM always had a "take a jab at everything and see what sticks" attitude to the market. Routers, TVs, smart home gear, even a drone and most-recently the Mi Notebook Air laptop, you name it and Xiaomi likely has it in its portfolio. And when you boast ambitions...

New Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mega leak: official renders, specs info and preliminary price

The Galaxy Note 7 is now practically hours away from its unveiling, as Samsung's Unpacked event is set for August 2nd. Among other things, that means a much-needed break from the endless stream of rumors and leaks. However, in what looks like a final burst @OnLeaks has shared a motherload of high-quality renders of the phablet. Judging from past...

Chromecast sales cross 30 million mark

Google has revealed that the total sales of its Chromecast dongle has crossed the 30 million milestone. The revelation was made by none other than the search giant's CEO Sundar Pichai during the company's Q2 earnings call. That number stood at 25 million a couple of months back, meaning Google sold 5 million Chromecasts in just two months. It's worth...

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted on GFXBench with Exynos 7420 SoC, 5.1-inch display

The SM-A810, which is alleged to be the Galaxy A8 (2016), has been spotted on GFXBench. The benchmark listing reveals the device is powered by an octa-core 2.1GHz processor (Exynos 7420 chipset) and sports a 5.1-inch full HD display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB. In terms of camera, the handset features a 16MP rear unit and a 5MP front...

AMD announces Radeon RX 470 and RX 460

After launching the $200 Radeon RX 480, AMD is continuing its assault at the lower-end of the consumer graphics card market. The company announced two new budget graphics cards based on the new Polaris GPU, the Radeon RX 470 and the RX 460. While the 480 is meant for budget VR gaming, the 470 is for 1080p 60fps ultra setting gaming while the 460...

Report says Galaxy Note7 will come with Samsung's Cloud service

A couple of weeks ago, it was revealed that Samsung has filed a trademark for something called "Samsung Cloud Together" in Europe, with details confirming that it's actually a cloud storage service for phones and tablets. Now, according to a new report, the service will carry the 'Samsung Cloud' moniker and will debut on the South Korean company's...

Yet another round of layoffs at Microsoft to affect 2,850 people

After massive job cuts last year, Microsoft has announced another round of layoffs. While the earlier number stood at over 7,000, the Redmond, Washington-based company is cutting approximately 2,850 roles this time. "In addition to the elimination of 1,850 positions that were announced in May 2016, approximately 2,850 roles globally will be reduced...

V10 successor arriving this quarter, LG confirms

LG has confirmed that a new V series smartphone will be launched sometime this quarter. While the South Korean company didn't reveal the device's name, it's reasonable to expect that the handset in question is the successor to last year's V10. LG V10 The time frame revealed by LG is inline with a recent report that said the phone - alleged to be...

Google announces add-ons for Sheets and Docs Android apps

Google has announced add-ons for its Docs and Sheets apps on Android. The Mountain View, California-based company says these add-ons will help users get more work done on the go. "Whether it's readying a contract you have for e-signature from your phone, or pulling in CRM data on your tablet for some quick analysis while waiting for your morning...

Tizen phones coming to Africa

Samsung is planning to bring its Tizen-powered phones to Africa. According to a new report, the upcoming Samsung Z2 will be launched in African countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, in addition to some Asian markets including India, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. The launch is expected to happen sometime in October this year....

Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is now Bluetooth certified

After being spotted on Zauba and FCC, the SM-G1600 - which is alleged to be the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 flip phone - has now received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), indicating an imminent launch. While the latest certification doesn't reveal anything about the device, from what we've heard so far, the device is powered...

Xiaomi Redmi Pro is going to use Chinese-made OLED panels

Xiaomi announced the Redmi Pro at a special event yesterday, and this is the Chinese company's most high-end Redmi-branded device ever. One thing that stands out in its spec list is the fact that it uses an OLED display. That's not something you'd expect to see in a phone that starts at $225 - because OLED panels are notoriously more expensive than...

Apple's Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter for the iPhone 7 supposedly surfaces in Vietnam

Most rumors talking about the iPhone 7 have mentioned that this year Apple is ditching the 3.5 mm headset jack for good. So at this point, after hearing this information from dozens of different sources, we're pretty much convinced it will happen. But, you may wonder, what will Apple do to keep its fans' anger in check? Well, apparently it all comes...

LeEco and Coolpad are working together on a high-end smartphone launching in August

When it's not buying American TV set makers, LeEco is busy purchasing controlling stakes in established Chinese smartphone manufacturers such as Coolpad. And now that the two companies have gotten closer (as LeEco holds a lot of Coolpad shares), they have also decided to collaborate on a new smartphone. It's still unclear what this device will be...

Samsung Gear S3 to be outed in September at IFA, rotary bezel in tow

Samsung's Gear S2 smartwatch is almost one year old at this point, so you might be wondering whether a successor will be announced soon. Well, if the latest rumor on the matter is right, then indeed it should. The new Samsung Gear S3 is apparently due to be officially presented at IFA in Berlin at the beginning of September. The new smartwatch will...

Upcoming Lenovo Vibe P2 gets benchmarked with 4GB of RAM on board

Now that it's pretty much finished with Moto smartphone launches for the year (what with the new G4, G4 Plus, G4 Play, E3, Z, and Z Force all having already been made official), Lenovo is moving on to its other brand - Vibe. And its next device will carry that name. In fact, it's going to be the successor to the Vibe P1 from last year and Vibe P1...

Note7-compatible Samsung Gear VR leaks in blurry image

If for some reason you've missed one of those blurry image leaks lately, well, here you go. What you can see below if you're adept at reading between the pixels is supposedly the upcoming New Gear VR by Samsung. This headset will probably be launched alongside the Galaxy Note7 at the company's event next week, because its main selling point should...

Meizu VP hints the PRO 7 won't use the Exynos 8890

The Meizu Pro 6 is still fresh off the production lines, so it is quite early for the Pro 7. However, the rumor mill never sleeps and the alleged 2017 flagship has already been spotted in a couple of images. But catching a quick glimpse of design is one thing, discovering the specs is a whole other challenge and one that even Meizu likely hasn't...

Purported Meizu Smartwatch photos surface, possible unveil on August 10

A square retail box carrying Meizu branding has surfaced on Chinese microblogging platforms suggesting the company is preparing to ship a smartwatch soon. On top of that, a number of purported photos of the Meizu smartwatch itself have surfaced. The photos reveal a classy looking smartwatch with a leather band and metal casing. We can't confirm if...

Apple iPhone 7 to go on pre-order September 9

The iPhone 7 and 7 Pro will go official in September with pre-orders allegedly starting on the 9th. Actual shipments will begin a week later, most likely on September 16 (a Friday). The exact date of the Apple event hasn't been confirmed yet. Confirmed: Pre-orders start on the 9th. You can extrapolate the launch event date from there. https://t.co/gwoPzIM1dI—...

Sharp Basio 2 is an oddball of a 5-incher with physical Phone and Message buttons

Sharp has come up with a rather unorthodox smartphone offering, likely limited to its home Japanese market. Looking at the specsheet alone there's nothing all that spectacular about the Basio 2 SHV36 (except perhaps its name) - a 5-inch 720p IGZO display, Snapdragon 617 chipset with an octa-core CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage make for a run...

The iPhone 7 might feature a 3D touch home button

After a myriad of leaks and rumors, we are now fairly certain that the new iPhone lineup will be available in the middle of September. This shortness in time also tends to give the rest of the Apple rumor collection a certain air of plausibility as well. However, that logic seems to be failing quickly, with head-turning latecomers to the show, like...

Samsung Galaxy Note7 stars in 11 minute long video

Earlier we saw a very short video of the Samsung Galaxy Note7, just a few seconds. Time for the feature length movie - a whole 11 minutes spent with a Note7 prototype. The hardware is not final and the software indicates it's for Korea's SK Telecom. And it's an Exynos version, Exynos 8890 with 4GB of RAM to be precise. The camera is a Sony IMX260,...

Microsoft outs Pix camera app for iOS, supports Live Images

Microsoft Pix is a brand new camera app for Apple's iOS and it promises to surpass the image quality of the iPhone's default camera app. Microsoft designed the app to be very easy to use, literally settings-free. Pix relies on artificial intelligence to recognize and enhance your images real time. It boosts exposure by recognizing faces or other...

Mystery Samsung tablet spotted at FCC

A new Samsung tablet, carrying a model number SM-P585, has been spotted on the website of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC). A quick look at the included render suggests the device comes with a stylus as well as a rear camera with a flash. The design also indicates a display size of not more than 8-inches. Sadly, the listing...

Canalys: Samsung was top smartphone vendor in Q2 with 80 million shipments

In its latest report, market research firm Canalys has revealed that Samsung was the top smartphone vendor in the world last quarter with a total shipment of 80 million units. "The success of the Galaxy S7 together with a de-emphasis on the low end of its portfolio has led to a rise in handset ASP," said Canalys Senior Analyst Tim Coulling. "Samsung's...

First official Galaxy Note7 ad is out, confirms a bunch of things

The first official TV ad for the Galaxy Note7 has been posted online by Samsung Mobile's Korean division. Even if we do know most of the details already, it's nice to get some confirmation from the maker itself. For one, it will be the Galaxy Note7, and not the Note6, which was hinted in the launch event announcement (7 Unpacked), as well as shown...

The Pokemon Go Plus accessory will be delayed until September

If you have already fallen victim to the Pokemon Go craze, just like so many other nostalgia-struck fans, then you surely know about the Pokemon Go Plus Bluetooth accessory and might have even already pre-ordered one for $34.99. We can't really blame you, as the AR hunt is still a major social phenomenon, despite dying down slightly after the initial...

Moto Z Droid Edition and Force Droid Edition now available for purchase from Verizon

As scheduled, the Droid Editon variants of the Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force smartphones have been launched. The devices are now listed on Verizon's website as available to buy, with the former costing $26 a month (or $624 outright) and the latter setting you back $30 a month (or $720 outright). As for available MotoMods, the Insta-Share projector...

Beyerdynamic releases two wireless and one wired mobile headsets

Beyerdynamic has announced a new budget series of mobile headsets. The Byron series includes the wired in-ear Byron, and the Byron BT and Byron BTA Bluetooth headsets. Byron BTA, Byron BT, and Byron (L-R) The Byron is the cheapest model and plugs straight into your phone or tablet. It has controls on the side to adjust the volume as well as a microphone...

New Yahoo Messenger app now available on Windows and Mac as well

Around six months after launching the revamped Messenger app on mobile and the Web, Yahoo has announced that the application is now available on Windows and Mac as well. The announcement came in the form of a blog post from Yahoo's senior director of product management Austin Shoemaker. "Want to share photos from your latest vacation or simply spice...

iPhone crosses 1 billion sales milestone

Apple has announced that it has sold more than 1 billion iPhones till date, a milestone that was achieved in less than 10 years. The announcement came from none other than CEO Tim Cook during an employee meeting in Cupertino. "iPhone has become one of the most important, world-changing and successful products in history," said Cook. "Last week we...