Analyst: iPhone 7 Plus to have 3GB of RAM, IPx7 rating, 2 different 12MP camera setups

The iPhone 7 is mere days away from its September 7 unveiling, but until that actually happens it's never too late for a forecast by a respected analyst. KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo has rounded up all the available intel on Apple's next-gen smartphone in a new report. The important stuff goes as follows. The new A10 chipset will likely have its...

Alcatel's Movetime Wi-Fi smartwatch leads a pack of Move connected accessories

Alcatel's presence at IFA isn't limited to just a few tablets and a VR headset. The company has also brought an entire new line of connected accessories, under the common name Move. Chief among those is the Movetime WiFi Watch - a bit odd, but still a better label than the favored by oh so many manufacturers plain "Watch" (which does also happen...

Moto E3 India launch set for September 19

The third-generation Motorola Moto E3, which was unveiled back in July this year, will be launched in India in around a couple of weeks from now - September 19 to be precise. This was revealed by Ken Wong, President, Lenovo APAC. To refresh, the new Moto E3 is powered by a Mediatek SoC with quad-core 1.0GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch HD display....

Motorola's MotoMods help out in zombie apocalypse and catching thieves

Lenovo has published a couple of video ads for its MotoMods accessory backs for the Moto Z family of smartphones. Technically, it's four videos - each ad gets a short and a long version (the long, 1-minute ones are featured here). In the first one, a police chase is about to end with the suspect escaping, when the officer calls it quits on a building...

Samsung starts selling refurbished Galaxy flagships in US

A couple of weeks after there were reports that Samsung may start selling refurbished units of its flagship phones, the South Korean company has started offering such models in the United States. A quick look at the tech giant's US website reveals a new section dubbed Samsung Certified Pre-Owned Phones. Currently, the company is selling refurbished...

A Google Street View update brings auto face blurring, 360 photos grouping

An update to Google Street View is in the works (or rather, it's been done, just not officially rolled out yet) that brings a bunch of new features to the Android app. These are mostly geared to 360 photos handling, and the app will now be able to auto-detect faces in them to speed up blurring. Activated by a toggle in the settings, the feature has...

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 variant with Snapdragon 820 SoC and 4GB RAM rumored

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2, which has been the subject of several rumors and leaks so far, will have a variant that'll be powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC and come with 4GB RAM, according to a latest rumor out of China. In addition, the rumor says that there will also be a top-end version with Snapdragon 821 chipset and 6GB RAM, something which has been already...

Sony on 'Make in India' : Discussions on, but nothing concrete yet

If you recall, Sony said last year that it is "very seriously" considering starting a manufacturing facility in India. Now, when asked if there has been any progress in this regard, the company's India Managing Director Kenichiro Hibi has said that they are still serious about it but nothing has moved on ground yet. "Don't deny any possibility. Still...

Update to Verizon Note5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ brings Barcode Beaming support

Shortly after updating the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, Verizon has started rolling out a new update to Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ units on its network. Carrying a software version of VRU2BPG5, the update brings support for Barcode Beaming as well as new ways to share images and files. The Barcode Beaming Service - the change-log says -...

Samsung Galaxy Note7 launched in China as units contain battery from different supplier

Samsung might have issued a global recall of Galaxy Note7 units over battery fire hazard, but that hasn't stopped the company from launching the handset in China, where the 4GB RAM variant is now available for purchase. Turns out Galaxy Note7 units destined for China are immune from the battery problem as they contain battery from a different supplier....

UK retailer offering £25 credit to those who pre-ordered Samsung Galaxy Note7

As you might already know, Samsung has announced a worldwide recall of the Galaxy Note7 over battery fire hazard, and all Note7 sales have been suspended. The company has already confirmed that shipments have been delayed as it's carrying out further quality testing on the handset. While retailers are not to blame to for the whole situation, some...

Samsung announces Galaxy Note7 exchange program in US

Shortly after confirming that it's recalling all Galaxy Note7 units around the world, Samsung has announced an exchange program for the phablet in the United States. The program - dubbed U.S. Product Exchange Program - gives Samsung Galaxy Note7 customers in the US a couple of choices. The first one is to exchange their current Galaxy Note7 device...

Deal: Brand new OnePlus 2 for $240

If you find yourself with a broken phone or outdated phone and refuse to buy another one because it might break the bank, then take advantage of this new offer for the OnePlus 2. The OnePlus 2 in question comes in its original and unsealed packaging in the 64GB model which is also the Sandstone Black color. The model number is A2005 which is the...

UK e-retailer lists prices for Xperia XZ and X Compact

Sony just pulled the wraps off of its new Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact models, both of which can be checked out on our hands-on post. The Xperia X Compact has a 4.6 inch screen, Snapdragon 650 + 3GB of RAM, and a 2900mAh battery while the Xperia XZ has a 5.2 inch screen, Snapdragon 820 chipset + 3GB of RAM, and a 2700mAH battery. The big news now...

Amazon's Echo line of speakers with built-in Alexa assistant launch in the UK on September 14

Today Amazon has sent press invites for an event taking place in the UK on September 14. The invites themselves don't reveal anything about the conference's theme, but thankfully Amazon's Alexa digital assistant comes to the rescue and confirms this is all about the Echo. Have a listen for yourself: A video posted by Matt Brian (@mattbrian) on Sep...

TP-Link outs Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max smartphones

TP-Link may be most well known for its wireless networking equipment, but the Chinese company is becoming more and more serious about its mobile efforts too. At IFA TP-Link unveiled two new Neffos smartphones running Android, following the three models it made official back in January. The new Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max share many traits, including...

Microsoft Lumia 950's price drops to all time low of £249 in the UK

With every month that passes, Microsoft's premier smartphones get even cheaper in the UK. Back in August we saw the Lumia 950 being offered for a mere £289, for example. But what if even that felt too expensive for you? Well, in that case congratulations for waiting another month. See, right now you can purchase the Lumia 950 straight from Microsoft's...

LG V20 caught on video in good working order

LG will unveil the V20 next Tuesday, so understandably more and more leaks and details about it are being outed as we get closer to that day. Earlier we told you about the phone's color versions and their marketing names, and now we have a V20 shown in a video in good working order. It only makes a very short appearance though, so make sure you don't...

Razer announces updated Blade and Blade Stealth

Razer announced updated versions of its Blade Stealth Ultrabook and Blade gaming notebook at PAX this year. The Blade Stealth sees numerous improvements over the previous version that came out earlier this year. One of the changes is the switch to Intel's 7th generation Core-i7-7500U with Intel HD Graphics 620. It still comes in the same QHD (2560...

Google Pixel XL camera details leaked

A few details about the cameras employed by the upcoming Google Pixel XL smartphone have been leaked today by a person with a reasonably good track record. According to him, the bigger of Google's duo of devices being outed on October 4 will go with Sony-made sensors for both rear and front-facing shooters. The main camera will have 12 MP resolution...

The Lenovo P2 is a 5.5" midranger, the 4.5" A Plus can be had for €69

Just when we thought that Lenovo was done announcing devices after the K6 family was made official, we were greeted by a couple more new models - the Lenovo P2, and the A Plus. A quick glance at the specs reveals the two to be positioned in vastly different market segments. Lenovo P2 The Lenovo P2 is the better one, a nicely-specced midranger with...

Alcatel Vision VR headset hands-on

This is more of a heads-on than a hands-on, but you get the idea. Alcatel is officially in the VR headset business with the Vision. It's a complete, all-in-one VR solution with an attractive design. Regarding hardware, you're looking at an octa-core processor (unnamed chipset so far), 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage and the mandatory slew of sensors,...

LG V20 to come in three colors, shows trademark filing

LG has been building up hype for the upcoming LG V20 with small teasers, but here's one tidbit that slipped through by accident - the phone will come in three colors. The info comes from a trademark application filed in South Korea that names them - Urban Grey, Sweet Silver and Romantic Pink. They are playful names, though they are a bit vague -...

Lenovo K6, K6 Power, and K6 Note are official: Snapdragon 430, FullHD displays, Marshmallow

Amidst all the clamor around its high-profile announcements at IFA (you know, the Moto Z Play, Hasselblad MotoMod, Yogas), Lenovo has also thrown in a few affordable mid-rangers. The K6 family (no "Vibe" this time) consists of three models, the plain Lenovo K6, K6 Power, and K6 Note, and they share a lot of the same specs. It all starts with the...

alcatel POP 4 tablets comes in 10" and 7" variants, the alcatel XL joins them

The latest alcatel announcements at IFA 2016 are the 10" and 7" POP4 tablets as well as the XL smartphone. The trio features metallic design and place high importance on audio quality, thanks to MaxxAudio tech coming from company Waves. The alcatel XL smartphone features the MediaTek Helio P10 chipset with an octa-core processor. The phone packs...

Updated UI for Google Now is under testing

Google has made some changes to the UI of its Google Now app, and the updated UI is now showing up for some users, indicating that the Mountain View, California-based company is currently testing the changes. The new UI, as you can see below, contains multiple small, circular icons that essentially serve as search shortcuts for various categories,...

IFA 2016: All the good stuff from IFA 2016 is here [RECAP]

We're getting ready to wrap things up as far as this year's IFA is concerned - the main bulk of announcements is over and the expo floor is now open to the public after a few hectic press-only days. A good time for a recap, don't you think? We'll go in the order the devices were unveiled. Acer Acer unveiled a couple of affordable Androids - the 5"...

It's official: Samsung is recalling the Galaxy Note7 over battery fire hazard, sales halted

The reports about Samsung Galaxy Note7's battery catching on fire have been spreading throughout the last few days and Samsung quickly acknowledged the issue and said there is an ongoing investigation. A prompt and swift decision was promised and the official press release is now out. Samsung is now recalling all Galaxy Note7 around the world. A...

Microsoft postpones Sunrise Calendar app's shutdown

If you recall, the Sunrise Calendar app - which was acquired by Microsoft last year - was scheduled to be shut down on August 31. But that didn't happen. And as it turns out, the software giant has postponed the shut down. "[W]e have chosen to wait a little longer in order to deliver a few more Sunrise-inspired features in Outlook," the Redmond,...

New update to Verizon Galaxy S7 and S7 edge brings HD Voice improvements

Verizon has pushed out a new update to Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units on its network. Carrying a software version of VRU2APG5, the update brings along improvements to HD Voice performance as well as support for NextRadio and Barcode Beaming for UPC codes. HD Voice-related improvements include reduced call drops and "improvements to prevent the...

Google's ambitious Project Ara has been canned

If you recall, just a few months ago, Google revealed that the Developer Edition of its much-hyped Project Ara modular smartphone will start shipping this fall - in fact, Ara's official website still says that. However, a new report from Reuters says that the company has suspended the project. Citing a couple of sources, the report notes that the...

Microsoft's Next Lock Screen app now lets you perform web searches without unlocking your device

Microsoft has pushed out a new update to its Next Lock Screen Android app. While the app's version stays at 3.7.1, the update brings along a useful feature: the ability to perform web searches without unlocking the device. Currently, the only search engine supported by the app for this feature is Bing. Here's what the change-log says: "Bing search:...

Report says Google will unveil Pixel phones early next month

According to a new report, Google will make official the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones at an event early next month - October 4 to be precise. In addition, a 4K-capable Chromecast as well as a Daydream VR headset will also be revealed at the same event. While the new Chromecast will either be called the Chromecast Plus or Chromecast Ultra, the headset...

Samsung issues official statement on Galaxy Note7 battery fiasco

Following reports of some Samsung Galaxy Note7 units exploding during charging, there have been rumors that the South Korean company is mulling recalling units that have already been sold. Now, the tech giant has issued an official statement on the matter. "In response to questions on Galaxy Note7, we are conducting a thorough inspection with our...

Google expands its Early Access beta testing program to more developers

If you recall, at this year's I/O conference, Google unveiled a new Play Store section - called Early Access - for users to try out beta apps and games before they're officially released. At launch, which happened sometime in June, the company partnered with 29 developers for the program. Now, the search giant has opened up the beta testing program...

Samsung Gear S3 landing on T-Mobile this fall

T-Mobile has revealed that it will start selling the newly-unveiled Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch (frontier variant) sometime this fall. The revelation was made by the magenta carrier in a tweet yesterday. The @SamsungMobileUS Gear S3 frontier is our first LTE connected smartwatch. Look for it to hit stores this fall! pic.twitter.com/QJtWnEbilw— T-Mobile...

Google's Nexus smartphone successors might be called Pixel and Pixel XL

Just a couple of days ago, a rumor arose that the company was no longer going to use the "Nexus" name to the upcoming Marlin and Sailfish smartphones that are to be built by HTC. Android Police reports that two independent sources almost confirm that the two aforementioned smartphones will not be named after the previous Nexus models before them....

Apple will remove outdated and broken apps from the App Store

According to an email sent to developers, Apple has stated that it is going to start removing old and outdated apps from the App Store. Including apps that haven't been updated in a while and apps that have been abandoned by their developers. "We are implemending and ongoing process of evaluating apps, removing apps that no longer function as intended,...

Huawei P9 now available in dark red or blue

Huawei's announcement also brought some minor news. The company is releasing two new colors for the dual-camera Huawei P9, in addition to announcing a couple of new products and launches. The Huawei P9 will become available in some really pretty blue and red colors. The red one of deep and a lot like cranberry or burgundy. Meanwhile the blue colored...

Apple accidentally tips off "Beats" product to be announced on Sept 7

Unsure if any of the media was supposed to know about it, Apple (allegedly) sent an email to a French news outlet saying "Do not miss this event, a selection of new Beats by Dre products will be revealed by September 7th, 2016." Apple's new iPhone 7 will likely not include a 3.5mm headphone jack, so it's not clear as to what Apple will include with...

Facebook Messenger gains Instant Video

Today Facebook has announced a new feature for its Messenger service. It's called Instant Video. The social network says it's "perfect for sharing quick moments with friends who aren't right by your side or making your conversations richer by seeing each other face-to-face when you are messaging". Here's how it works. If you have the latest version...

GoPro Karma drone launches on September 19

There are products that have been a very long time in the making, and then there's GoPro's first drone. We've known about this since May last year, and the company outed the first teaser for it last December. Yet here we are, many months later, and the GoPro Karma drone still hasn't surfaced. But it won't be long now. GoPro has revealed the drone's...

Alcatel Vision is a standalone VR headset that runs Android

Alcatel has an intriguing offer for those into VR. The company just unveiled the Vision, a standalone headset that runs Android. This basically comes with smartphone guts itself, so there's no need to put your handset inside in order for it to work - like in the case of Samsung's Gear VR. The Vision has two 3.8-inch AMOLED screens with 1,080x1,020...

Acer at IFA 2016: Liquid Z6 and Z6 Plus hands-on

While Sony went after high-end smartphones this time around, Huawei opted to show us mid-rangers, Acer was the one to give us low-cost yet attractive devices. We saw three devices to premiere at IFA - Liquid Z6, Liquid Z6 Plus, and Iconia Talk S. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/acer_at_ifa_2016-review-1489.p...

Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact are up for pre-order in the UK already

A few hours ago Sony took the wraps off the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact, its latest smartphones. And while the company itself stayed mum about any exact release dates and price levels for the duo, thankfully we have other sources for that sort of information. First up, in the UK Amazon is already taking pre-orders for both models, in SIM-free...

Lenovo at IFA 2016: Moto Z Play and Yogas hands-on

Lenovo is having quite the showing at IFA 2016, too. The Moto Z lineup gets another member - the midrange Moto Z Play, accompanied by a 10x zoom Hasselblad camera True Zoom MotoMod, and there's a couple of new sleek Yoga convertibles. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_at_ifa_2016-review-1488.p...

Canon announces EOS C700 Cinema camera

Canon has announced its flagship camera in its Cinema EOS series of cameras, the EOS C700. With a camera of this scope, there is a lot to talk about, but here are some of the highlights. Two new 4K sensor options. The C700 and C700 PL have a 4.5K rolling shutter CMOS sensor with 15 stops of dynamic range. This option also includes Canon's Dual Pixel...

Reliance Jio 4G launching next week; tariff plans announced

India-based oil-to-telecoms conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced that its telecom leg Jio will start offering 4G services from next week - September 5 to be precise. The announcement was made by none other than the RIL's chairman Mukesh Ambani at the company's AGM today. Ambani termed Jio as a step towards fulfilling Indian...

Samsung starts Galaxy Note7 recalls in Belgium, blames faulty battery packs

Following the reportedly halted Galaxy Note7 distribution in Korea after reports of the smartphone exploding during charging, the company is allegedly thinking of recalling every single one of them. According to South Korean media outlet Chosun Ilbo, Samsung had originally planned to exchange the Galaxy Note7 batteries of customers free of charge....

ZTE at IFA 2016: Axon 7 mini hands-on

ZTE has multiple product lines - last year at IFA we saw an Axon, a Nubia and a Blade and that was just the phones! This year, the Axon line is back with a mini offering. While the 5.5" Axon 7 is heating up in the US, a more compact (if not 'mini') 5.2" Axon 7 mini comes to provide an alternative. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_at_ifa_201...