Canadian carriers start selling BlackBerry DTEK50

The BlackBerry DTEK50, which has been officially available for purchase in Canada for nearly a couple of weeks now, can now also be purchased through most of the major carriers in the country. Bell, Telus, Wind, SaskTel, Rogers, and Videotron are all now selling the Android-powered phone. The no-contract pricing seems to be pretty consistent across the carriers (with almost all of them offering the device for CAD 450), except for Videotron, which is selling the phone for CAD 430. Source 1 2 3 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/canadian_carriers_start_selling_blackberry_dtek50-news-20173.php

LeEco Le 2S Pro allegedly passes through AnTuTu

LeEco really seems to have put its ambitions and efforts on high gear lately and is thus now a frequent guest at the rumor mill. Lately, the excitement has been revolving around the LeEco Le 2s - the alleged successor to the only four moth or so old Le 2. The manufacturer is promising nothing short of a benchmark-breaker this time around and evidence seems to be backing up said claim with every passing day. One of the many attractions on the handset's suggested specs sheet is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC. The upgraded version of the top-dog 820 didn't make an appearance on the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_le_2s_pro_allegedly_passes_through_antutu-news-20176.php

Regulators and watchdogs are coming down hard on WhatsApp's new privacy policy

WhatsApp's recent decision to share user data with parent company Facebook is quickly turning into a full blown privacy scandal. If you are not in the know about the move, it basically comes down to a change in terms and conditions that will enable sharing some WhatsApp info, like online status and your phone number with Facebook. According to official statements, this will help Facebook improve its friends suggestions and ad accuracy, among other things and will not affect the encryption and protection of WhatsApp conversations. Both aforementioned parties and their common...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/regulators_and_watchdogs_are_coming_down_hard_on_whatsapps_new_privacy_policy-news-20174.php

Motorola Moto Z Play spotted in promotional poster in China

Looks like the Motorola Moto Z Play - which has already been the subject of several rumors and leaks - may soon be made official. A promotional poster for the upcoming device has been spotted outside a retailer's shop in China, suggesting an imminent launch. The poster suggests that the Moto Z Play is also a modular-smartphone, with a battery that can run upto 36 hours in standby mode. A 15 minute charge is enough for the phone to run for a whopping 10 hours. The poster also confirms a 16MP rear camera for the device. Reports say the phone - which has already been certified by TENAA...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z_play_spotted_in_promotional_poster_in_china-news-20172.php

LeEco Le Max 2 receives price cut in China

The LeEco Le Max 2, which was launched in China back in May this year, has received a price cut in the country. The device is now selling for RMB 1,455, which translates into around $220 at current exchange rates. It's worth mentioning that the price cut is for the 4GB RAM variant that was launched for RMB 2099, or around $315. To refresh, some of the key specs of the Le Max 2 include Snapdragon 820 SoC, 5.7-inch Quad HD display, 21MP/8MP camera combo, and 3,100mAh battery. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_le_max2_receives_price_cut_in_china-news-20171.php

T-Mobile has posted a list of Samsung and HTC models that will get an Android 7.0 update

Now that Android 7.0 Nougat is officially out, the thing on most enthusiastic user's minds is whether their handset will be enjoying this iteration of Google's mobile OS and if so, when. Sadly, there is never a simple answer to this question, especially when you take into account all the regional and carrier versions of a given phone and their respective support life cycle. Today, T-Mobile published a list of its own carrier version Samsung devices that will be getting the OTA at some point. It is preliminary and more entries could be added in the future, but currently it includes...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_has_posted_a_list_of_samsung_and_htc_models_that_will_get_an_android_70_update-news-20170.php

Update to Microsoft Bing's iOS app brings new reading mode option

Microsoft has pushed out a new update to Bing's iOS app. The update bumps the app to version 6.7.2 and brings along several changes, including a new reading mode option. The new option will appear on news pages, making "reading more enjoyable." Bing for iOS The updated app also lets you pick your preferred map app, as well as explore trending songs and artists on the new Music page. In addition, you can now add movies to your Netflix/ Amazon Prime watchlist and explore the watchlist directly in the Movies page. For the complete change-log, as well as to download the updated Bing...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/update_to_microsoft_bings_ios_app_brings_new_reading_mode_option_-news-20169.php

New Xiaomi Mi Note 2 leak confirms SD821 SoC, curved display, and dual-camera setup

A new set of leaked images alleged to be of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 have leaked online, confirming some of the key design aspects as well as specs that have already been rumored earlier. The following images confirm that the device sports a curved display, with rumors saying that there will be two editions: one with 1080p resolution and other with QHD. Another leaked image (shown below), which looks like an official one, reveals dual rear-camera setup, and specs like 5.5-inch OLED screen, all-metal body, 6GB/128GB memory configuration, and Snapdragon 821 chipset. Sadly,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_mi_note_2_leak_confirms_sd821_soc_curved_display_and_dualcamera_setup-news-20168.php

Huawei flagships (starting with Honor 8) to come preloaded with Truecaller dialer app

Swedish company Truecaller has partnered with China's Huawei to bring its popular smart dialer/caller ID app to the latter's flagship smartphones, including the Honor 8 which has just been launched in the US and many other regions around the world. The Truecaller app will be rolled out to Huawei mobile phones in America, Middle East & North Africa, South East Asia & India by end of next month, the company says, adding that the app has been "optimized to work seamlessly with all devices." For those who aren't in the know, Truecaller offers a smart caller ID functionality (that lets...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_flagships_starting_with_honor_8_to_come_preloaded_with_truecaller_dialer_app-news-20167.php

Huawei Honor 8 is now available for purchase in US

The Honor 8, which was officially announced by Huawei for the US market last week, is now available for purchase in the country. The unlocked variant of the device is now listed on the HiHonor US online store. As for price, the phone carries a tag of $399.99. Those who register on the website will also get a $50 coupon. While the device comes in white, gold, black, blue, and pink color options, only the white model is currently up for grabs. In case you missed, the phone has also made it to other regions worldwide, including Europe, the Middle East, and Russia. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_8_is_now_available_for_purchase_in_us-news-20166.php

Android Nougat ported to the LG Nexus 4

This is real proof that the Android developer's community is capable of some really awesome things. The 4 year old LG Nexus 4, which originally launched with Android 4.1 Jellybean, is indeed capable of running Android Nougat. As a refresher, the Nexus 4 runs on a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor which is paired with just 2GB of RAM. Recognized contributor at XDA Developers, Zaclimon has ported an Android Nougat build for the original LG-Nexus. This isn't by ANY means, a daily driver. Flash at your own risk!! Also, expect crashes because you will see a "ton" of them. - Zaclimon...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_nougat_ported_to_the_lg_nexus_4-news-20165.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 gets Marshmallow update too

For a short while not long ago it looked like Samsung's original Galaxy Tab S line would not ever be receiving updates to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Thankfully, though, that turned out not to be true. In fact, we've seen the update being pushed to the 10.5-inch LTE Tab S in Germany just yesterday. And now it's time for its smaller sibling to be on the receiving end of the same new software release. Once again in Germany, the LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab S 8.4 is now getting the Android Marshmallow update too. Samsung emphasizes a few things in its changelog, such as the fact that you can...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s_84_gets_marshmallow_update_too-news-20164.php

Samsung launches Galaxy Note7 in China with only 4GB of RAM

Today Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note7 in China, at a special event. Despite many past rumors claiming we'll see a version with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in China, this was not mentioned at all in the official presentation. So the Note7 makes its debut in China with 'just' 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the same values it sports in every other market. The Chinese model is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, just like the USA-bound Note7, interestingly (and not Samsung's Exynos solution used everywhere else throughout the world). As you'd expect, all the other...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_galaxy_note7_in_china_with_only_4gb_of_ram-news-20163.php

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus leaks, details improvements for flexible tablet

Lenovo's Yoga tablets are great for home use - built-in kickstand, big battery, powerful speakers and other perks. There's a new one coming, the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10, and the leak points to a massive upgrade over the regular Tab 3. The 10" screen will have 2,560 x 1,600px (16:10) resolution (up from 1,280 x 800px) and it's a quality IPS panel. It's powered by a Snapdragon 650 (up from a 210!) with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage (expandable), running Android 6.0. Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10 (leaked images) There's no built-in projector this generation, but you do get JBL...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_yoga_tab_3_plus_leaks_details_improvements_for_flexible_tablet-news-20161.php

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime preview: First look

The Redmi 3S is the latest Xiaomi smartphone to be launched in India, the biggest market for the Chinese manufacturer outside of its home country. The 3S comes in as a replacement for the now ageing Redmi 2, which has been quite popular and has been one of the best phones in its price range for quite some time now.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_3s_prime-review-1481.php

SD625-powered Xiaomi mido with 2GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

A mysterious Xiaomi smartphone has been spotted on benchmarking website Geekbench. Dubbed mido, the device is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC with octa-core 2.02GHz processor and has 2GB of RAM. The listing also reveals that it runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. Sadly, nothing else is currently known abut the device, although some reports say that the mido could be the 2GB RAM variant of Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi 4 smartphone. Needless to say, we will continue to keep you updated as and when more information surfaces. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sd625powered_xiaomi_mido_with_2gb_ram_spotted_on_geekbench-news-20157.php

The Xperia XR and Xperia X Compact may launch in late September

Rumors about the new Xperia flagships - Xperia XR and Xperia X Compact - are mounting quickly. So far the thinking is that they will be unveiled at IFA (Sony's event is scheduled for September 1). With the unveiling near, the launch isn't far away either - a leakster on Twitter hinted at the date September 24. On that day, Sony should unveil new Style Covers but "they are not alone." This will be a quick launch from Sony, which really dragged out the X family - unveiled in February, the X went on sale in May, the X Performance in June. But at least the Sony Xperia XR is ready -...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_xperia_xr_and_xperia_x_compact_may_launch_in_late_september-news-20156.php

LG launches X Cam in India for $299

LG has launched the mid-range X Cam in India. The highlight of this phone is the dual camera system on the back, same as that on the LG G5. Like the G5, the X Cam has a two cameras at the back, a 13 megapixel sensor with a wide angle lens and then a special 5 megapixel camera with an ultra wide angle lens that captures 120-degree field of view. The camera can be used to take wide angle images and also used together with the standard camera to create a picture-in-picture effect created using images captured from both the cameras. Apart from that, the X Cam has a 5.2-inch 1080p...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_launches_x_cam_in_india_for_299-news-20160.php

More evidence of glass iPhone without a Home button in 2017 arrives

Yesterday, we reported on a Bloomberg piece that featured a few insider tips and industry sources mostly on the matter of FeliCa mobile payments coming to future iPhone's in Japan. However, it appears that there might be other interesting hints in said article that relate to the future of the iPhone line as a whole. The latter concern Apple's 2017 smartphones and all the surprises they might hold. It is no secret that next year marks a decade anniversary for the Cupertino handset and rumors have been running wild about something spectacular in store. One such speculation claims the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/yet_another_source_hints_at_a_glass_iphone_without_a_home_button_in_2017-news-20153.php

Meizu's upcoming phone pictured, tipped to carry a $270 price tag

As we already know, Meizu is holding a smartphone launch event on September 5. While there's no official information on the device that will be unveiled, invites for the event suggest that the phone is aimed at business users. Now, we got the first pictures of the device along with reports that it will cost RMB 1,799 (around $270). The source of the pricing information is Meizu's voice assistant - when asked "What product will Meizu release on September 5," the voice assistant says 1,799. Needless to say, it's just an assumption that the figure 1,799 is the price of the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizus_upcoming_phone_tipped_to_carry_a_270_price_tag-news-20152.php

XDA-Devs member boots Android 7.0 Nougat on Sony Xperia SP

Nexus 5 owners, avert your eyes! Some cunning and devious member at XDA-Developers got Android 7.0 Nougat to boot on the Sony Xperia SP. Don't remember the phone? It launched in early 2013 on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and was officially updated only to 4.3 Jelly Bean. It has the impressive hardware of two Krait cores (1.7GHz) and 1GB of RAM. Sony Xperia SP in all its glory And yet the dev - Adrian DC - took some time off working 6.0 Marshmallow to jump to 7.0. Naturally this is far more a proof of concept than an actual well-working ROM and it certainly isn't good for serving as a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xdadevs_member_boots_android_70_nougat_on_sony_xperia_sp-news-20158.php

Moto E3 Power could soon land in India

Looks like the Motorola Moto E3 Power with 3,500mAh battery - which recently went on sale in Hong Kong - may soon land in India as well. The company's India subsidiary has been teasing a big battery phone on Twitter this week. #FearOfMissingOut on power to last the day? Soon you'll #NeverMissOut on all day battery. #ComingSoonCredit: Prisma pic.twitter.com/e5GA5LoJqv— Moto India (@Moto_IND) August 24, 2016 Adding weight to this is the fact that the Moto E3 Power has also been spotted on India's import and export tracking website Zauba. The listing reveals that thousands of units of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e3_power_could_soon_land_in_india-news-20151.php

Samsung Galaxy Note7's S Pen app coming to older devices

Samsung revamped its S Pen suite for the Galaxy Note7 - all the apps were consolidated into one (Samsung Notes) and the drawing experience was overhauled. The good news is that the company won't make you upgrade your older Note just to get the new software - it will soon release the app for "other Note devices in the near future." Samsung Notes in action There's no indication of how far back through Galaxy Note generations (phones and tablets) you can go with the new app. After installing it, you'll be able to import your old S Note and Memo content through your Samsung...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_notes__note7s_s_pen_app__coming_to_older_devices-news-20155.php

Beta testing for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's Marshmallow build to begin soon

Xiaomi will start beta testing the Redmi Note 3 Marshmallow build in the near future. In fact - according to MIUI's operations manager, who goes by @RanGer on Weibo - the testing was supposed to begin earlier this week, but was postponed following some last minute issues. What's worth mentioning here is that @RanGer was only talking about the Snapdragon variant of the handset, with no mention of the phone's MediaTek version in his post. This could possibly mean that either the MediaTek variant won't be getting the Marshmallow update (less likely) or it will get the update but not as...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/beta_testing_for_xiaomi_redmi_note_3s_marshmallow_build_expected_to_begin_soon-news-20150.php

Beta testing for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3's Marshmallow build to begin soon

Xiaomi will start beta testing the Redmi Note 3 Marshmallow build in the near future. In fact - according to MIUI's operations manager, who goes by @RanGer on Weibo - the testing was supposed to begin earlier this week, but was postponed following some last minute issues. What's worth mentioning here is that @RanGer was only talking about the Snapdragon variant of the handset, with no mention of the phone's MediaTek version in his post. This could possibly mean that either the MediaTek variant won't be getting the Marshmallow update (less likely) or it will get the update but not as...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/beta_testing_for_xiaomi_redmi_note_3s_marshmallow_build_expected_to_begin_soon-news-20150.php

Shipment date for Samsung Galaxy Note7 Black Onyx variant pushed back by a week in India

As you might already know, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 will officially go on sale in India on September 2. However, if you're planning to purchase the Black Onyx variant, you'll have to wait a week more as the model won't start shipping until September 8. It is, however, not yet clear if those who have already pre-ordered the Black Onyx model will also get a delayed delivery. Last week, there were reports that some of those in the US who ordered the Blue Coral model of the phone may have to wait for a few (3-4) more weeks to get their hands on the device. It's worth mentioning that the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/shipment_date_for_samsung_galaxy_note7_black_onyx_variant_pushed_back_by_a_week-news-20148.php

Grab Core i5-powered Microsoft Surface Pro 4 with 8GB/256GB memory config for $895

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase the Core i5-powered Microsoft Surface Pro 4 that comes with 8GB/256GB memory configuration, here's a deal for you: the device is currently going for as low as $894.99 in the country. eBay seller always.deals is offering the tablet (silver variant) at that price. For comparison, Microsoft has the model listed on its online US store for $1,299, while Amazon is selling it for around $1,100. A quick look at the eBay listing suggests that over 170 units of the device have already been sold. The listing doesn't indicate whether or not...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/deal_grab_core_i5powered_microsoft_surface_pro_4_with_8gb_256gb_memory_config_for_895-news-20149.php

Marshmallow update starts hitting first-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab S

Samsung has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to the Galaxy Tab S, bringing the uncertainty to an end. Specifically, the update - which weighs in at over 800MB - is hitting 10.5-inch LTE models (SM-T805) in Germany. As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take sometime for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to your device's Settings menu. We expect the update to soon start hitting other variants of the tablet as well. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/marshmallow_update_starts_hitting_firstgen_samsung_galaxy_tab_s-news-20147.php

Apple wants to put Japanese mobile payment service FeliCa on the new iPhone

Sony developed a giant tap-to-pay service in Japan which works with both plastic cards and mobile phones alike. Phones in Japan have had support for FeliCa for years and now it looks like Apple is planning to release an iPhone in Japan which takes advantage of this service. FeliCa works with vending machines, Japan's public transit, retail stores, online shopping via an NFC reader, and in large buildings for entering pre-authorized areas. Bloomberg reports that Apple is looking to cater to the Japanese by offering this service to its customers in Japan seeing as Apple Pay might not...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_wants_to_put_felica_mobile_payment_service_for_iphones_in_japan-news-20146.php

Sony Xperia XR and Xperia X Compact specs leak ahead of Sony's IFA announcement

We just recently saw renders of the Sony Xperia X Compact revealed by @evleaks. But now another report comes from Techtastic which outlines the supposed specs for the Xperia X Compact and the Xperia XR which are both to be announced at IFA's Sony presentation to take place on September 1. We've actually already seen the Xperia XR before in a post a while back with a supposed model number of "F8331". Mixed reports are saying this phone will be called either the Xperia 'XR' or the 'XZ'. It has a 5.2 inch screen, 4GB of RAM, a rear 23MP camera with a dual-LED flash, laser-assisted...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_compact_and_xperia_xr_specs_leak_ahead_of_sonys_ifa_announcement-news-20145.php

Moto E3 Power becomes available in Hong Kong with 3,500 mAh battery

If you're underwhelmed by the Moto E3, then perhaps you'll like the Moto E3 Power. This new device that we saw getting Wi-Fi certified back in June is now available to buy in Hong Kong, even though it hasn't been officially announced yet. The E3 Power is identical to the vanilla E3 in some respects, but pretty different in others. The most striking change is that the Power boasts a 3,500 mAh battery, compared to its lesser sibling's 2,800 mAh cell. The E3 Power has a 5-inch 720p IPS touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with LED flash, a 5 MP selfie cam, the MediaTek MT6735P chipset...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_e3_power_becomes_available_in_hong_kong_with_3500_mah_battery-news-20143.php

ZTE reports revenue increase in first half of 2016

ZTE just published its performance report for the first six months of 2016 and things appear to be looking up for the Chinese giant. The company reported an overall operating revenue increase of 4.05% up to CNY 47.76 billion. Out of that CNY 27.8 billion, or about 58% is domestic revenue and CNY 19.95 comes from international business. The company reported a massive investment of 15% of its total revenue in R&D.. The increase is all throughout the OEM's business, but ZTE's real power is in the carrier network market, where it currently ranks as the number one global supplier of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_reports_operation_revenue_increase_in_first_half_of_2016-news-20142.php

OnePlus announces $19.95 Bullets V2 earphones

Today OnePlus took the wraps off a new pair of in-ear headphones. They're called Bullets V2 and are the successors to the original OnePlus Silver Bullets from 2014. The new earphones are already listed in OnePlus' official online store, although you can't buy them just yet (and there's no telling when you will be able to do that). The new Bullets V2 cost $19.95, €19.95, or £15.99 depending on where you are located. That makes them more expensive than the $14.99 Silver Bullets that OnePlus has been selling so far. On the other hand, they're still pretty cheap. The Bullets V2 feature...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_announces_1995_bullets_v2_earphones-news-20144.php

August security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

Samsung has started rolling out the latest Android security update to the Galaxy S6 edge+ smartphone. Currently hitting unlocked units in Europe, the update carries a firmware version of XXS2BPH1, and bumps the security level to August 1. It isn't yet clear whether or not the update includes any other changes. As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take sometime for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can check for it manually by heading to your handset's Settings menu. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/august_security_patch_starts_hitting_samsung_galaxy_s6_edge-news-20139.php

Garmin Fenix Chronos watch looks good in a suit or up a mountain

Garmin has some cool activity-tracking watches in the Fenix 3 series, but it just unveiled the definitive model - Fenix Chronos. A premium watch with high-end tracking features and a price to match. Note that this isn't an Android Wear smartwatch, but it can show notifications from your phone. And while it looks good enough to wear with a suit, that's not where it wants to be. The Garmin Fenix Chronos wants to go hiking. It has a 3-axis compass, altimeter and barometer, GPS and GLONASS too - its battery can last up to 13 hours of GPS-based navigation. If you enable the UltraTrac...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/garmin_fenix_chronos_watch_looks_good_in_a_suit_or_up_a_mountain-news-20138.php

WhatsApp to start sharing user data with Facebook

WhatsApp has announced that it will be updating its terms and privacy policy today, the first time in four years and since it was acquired by Facebook. As part of the new terms, the company will be sharing more user data with Facebook. According to WhatsApp, it will be tracking user metrics to check on things like how often people use their services to "better fight spam on WhatsApp". Your number will also be linked to Facebook, so when you use Facebook you will see friend suggestions of people you know and more targeted ads. WhatsApp reiterated that WhatsApp itself will not show ads,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_to_start_sharing_user_data_with_facebook-news-20141.php

LG V20 leaks in another render

The LG V20 has been blowing up lately and understandably so, since the company has already set a grand unveiling in San Francisco a few days from now, on September 6. Regardless, however, we still have little more than speculations to go by as far as specs are concerned. But, we have been seeing quite a lot of the device in renders and more-recently, case leaks, so we at least know what to expect design-wise. This general outlook on the phone was just reaffirmed again by a new render, courtesy of Evan Blass, also known as @evleaks. The image in question shows the front of the unit and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20_leaks_in_another_render-news-20136.php

Best Buy gets US exclusivity on Pink Gold Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

The Pink Gold Samsung Galaxy S7 continues its world trek - after it was unveiled, it went to the Netherlands then Finland and now the US. Exclusive to Best Buy, the second gold hue is available for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile. Of course, you can have the bigger, curvier Galaxy S7 edge too. Pink Gold: Samsung Galaxy S7 • Samsung Galaxy S7 edge The prices are the same $200 for the S7, $300 for the S7 edge, less if you go with the carrier's early upgrade program. There's no SIM-free option in sight, though. For comparison, here's the regular gold color that you may...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/best_buy_has_exclusivity_on_pink_gold_samsung_galaxy_s7_and_s7_edge-news-20140.php

Sony Xperia X Compact image points to rebirth of the famous line

With the demise of Sony's Xperia Z series, it seemed that the beloved Z Compact phones are gone too. That may not be the case - a glimmer of hope appeared in the shape of a photo titled "Sony Xperia X Compact." There are no specs yet, but a 4.6" screen is a safe bet. And if you look closely, you'll notice the phone uses the design of the rumored Xperia XR flagship rather than the Xperia X. Sony Xperia X Compact (allegedly) If this Compact is really based on the XR, then we're in for the first mini phone with Snapdragon 820 chipset, not to mention 4K video recording with the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_compact_image_points_to_rebirth_of_the_famous_line-news-20137.php

Samsung Galaxy Note7 review: Time-saver edition

It's once again that time of the year when the world goes all Note and eager to try the new S Pen. It's the iconic stylus that gives the Samsung Galaxy Note7 and its predecessors their unique identity and writing on the screen with the new S Pen feels the most natural yet. And with this generation, you can even scribble notes where the screen is off and it would happily venture where most electronics would not dare - underwater.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note7_time_saver-review-1480.php

Gilded iPhone 7 on pre-order - 7, Plus and Pro, 256GB rumored too

There's no waiting in line if you're rich enough - affluent buyers can now pre-order an iPhone 7, 7 Plus or 7 Pro (yes, three versions, despite rumors claiming the contrary), courtesy of Goldgenie. Those iPhones are, of course, adorned with the contents of a pirate's treasure chest - gold, diamonds, Swarovski crystals (hey, it's a trendy pirate, okay). At least there's no mother of pearl this time. Anyway, the iPhone 7 has a 4.7" screen, while the iPhone 7 Plus and 7 Pro are at 5.5". Storage options are 64GB and 128GB, no 32GB. However, another leak tells a different story. A...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gilded_iphone_7_on_preorder__7_plus_and_pro_256gb_rumored_too-news-20135.php

Google Duo hits 5 million downloads on Android in a week

Google's new video calling app Duo started rolling out early last week, and within a couple of days it became the top free Android app in the US. Now, the app has reached another milestone - it has crossed the 5 million downloads mark on Google Play. Google Duo now over 5M Android downloads in a week! https://t.co/ctwn131gYq— sundarpichai (@sundarpichai) August 25, 2016 It's worth mentioning that the Play Store listing for the app still shows the total number of downloads in the range of 1M and 5M, but given that the milestone was announced by none other than Google's CEO Sundar...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_duo_hits_5_million_downloads_on_android-news-20132.php

Canon announces 5D Mark IV

Four years since it was released, Canon has finally announced the successor to the 5D Mark III, the new 5D Mark IV. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV The 5D Mark III brings significant improvements to both the photo and video aspect over its predecessor. There is a brand new 30.4 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with an ISO range of 100-32000, Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 61 AF points including 41 cross-type, 150,000 pixel RGB+IR metering, Dual Pixel RAW, in-camera digital lens optimizer for JPEG and diffraction correction. For video, you also get 4K video (up to 4096x2160) at 30fps and 4K...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/canon_announces_5d_mark_iv-news-20134.php

HTC 10 to get Nougat by the end of year, M9 and A9 soon after that

HTC promised Nougat in early July and it has now revealed additional details. The flagship HTC 10 will bite into Android 7.0 Nougat first, sometime in the last three months of the year. The HTC One M9 and One A9 will follow later. That's for the unlocked devices, carrier devices will have to wait too. We're excited to receive final shipping Android 7.0 Nougat software from Google! pic.twitter.com/BNbQBpgddK— HTC (@htc) August 24, 2016 The company tweeted that it received the Nougat software from Google and is now buckling down to adapt it to Sense and the HTC top trio. It's also...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10_to_get_nougat_by_the_end_of_year_m9_and_a9_soon_after_that-news-20133.php

Old Android-powered Nokia show what could have been

Someone dug up old Android-running Nokia prototypes and ran them through Geekbench. They are too outdated to see the light of day now, but it's nice to take a peek at what could have been. First up is the Nokia 5320 (no, not this one). It runs Android 4.4 on a Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB of RAM. Unfortunately, these devices didn't go through GFX Bench, which would have given us specs like screen, camera, wireless and so on. The Android-running Nokia XL that actually got released Then there's the very odd Nokia RM-1490. It's powered by an AMD A8-5545 APU - a quad-core chip with...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/old_androidpowered_nokias_show_what_could_have_been-news-20131.php

Meizu's invite for upcoming September 5 event contains a Nokia E71 unit

Meizu is holding a smartphone launch event on September 5, and the company has started sending out invites for it. The invites are a bit unorthodox this time around - each invite box contains a of the Nokia E71. To refresh, launched way back in 2008, the E71 was a business focused phone featuring a QWERTY keyboard. So, it is possible that the smartphone Meizu is going to unveil at the event is targeted at business users. Anyway, coming to the star of the event, the rumor mill says that the Chinese company will take wraps off a 6-inch phablet dubbed Meizu Max. Nothing else -...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizus_invite_for_upcoming_september_5_event_contains_a_nokia_e71_unit-news-20130.php

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle spotted on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 400 SoC

We already know that HTC is working on a couple of Desire smartphones (the Desire 10 Lifestyle and Desire 10 Pro), and we've also seen leaked renders of the devices. Now, the former has spotted on benchmarking website AnTuTu, revealing some of its key specs. The listing reveals that the device is powered by a Snapdragon 400 SoC, and sports a 1280 x 720 pixel display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 32GB. In terms of camera, the device features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. Previous rumors suggested a 5.5-inch screen...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_10_lifestyle_spotted_on_antutu_with_snapdragon_400_soc-news-20129.php

BlackBerry Priv going for $299.99 in US, again

the BlackBerry Priv was available for just $299.99 in the US last month (as well as the month prior). Those who missed the deals for some reason, here's some good news: the device is again down to the same price. eBay seller mobilepros1 is now selling the Android-powered handset for that price. The model on offer is an unlocked, black-colored AT&T version. Although the eBay listing doesn't indicate that stock is limited, around 1,500 units have already been sold. So, if you are planning to avail the deal, you better act fast. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/unlocked_blackberry_priv_again_going_for_299_in_us-news-20127.php

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 goes official with Helio X20 10-core SoC, 4100mAh battery

As expected, Xiaomi has made official the Redmi Note 4 smartphone. The device is powered by MediaTek's Deca-Core Helio X20 SoC (clocked up to 2.1GHz), and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. The phone comes in 2GB/16GB and 3GB/64GB memory configuration, and packs in a 4,100mAh battery. In terms of camera, the handset features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. There's also a fingerprint sensor on the back. Measuring 151 x 76 x 8.35mm and weighing in at around 175g, the device runs Marshmallow-based MIUI 8. Featuring metal unibody design, the phone is available in Silver,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_4_goes_official_with_helio_x20_10core_soc_4100mah_battery-news-20128.php

iOS beta program for Samsung Gear S2 launched

Nearly eight months after confirming that iOS support for its Gear S2 smartwatch is coming, Samsung has finally launched an iOS beta testing program for the wearable device (as well as for the Gear Fit 2). The program, which has just begun, runs through September 19, although it's currently only available in the company's home country of South Korea. While participation is voluntary, those interested in joining the program must have an iPhone 5 or up, running iOS 8.4 or later. For more information, head to the Source link below. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ios_beta_program_for_samsung_gear_s2_launched-news-20126.php