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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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—...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....