Sony launches the X Compact in the Netherlands for €449

The Sony Xperia X Compact is now available in the Netherlands, as well as in Belgium and Luxembourg. The phone retails for €449 and is available in black, white and light blue. The phone also launched in the UK a couple of days ago for £359.99. As for Pay Monthly plans, the cheapest one to net you the X Compact for free is generally under £30 no...

Samsung SM-G5510 now shows up on Zauba

The Samsung SM-G5510, which has already received Wi-Fi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA) and has also been spotted on GFXBench, has now surfaced on India's import/export tracking website Zauba. The Zauba listing reveals a 5-inch display (which is broadly inline with what the GFXBench benchmark revealed), as well as an INR 6,843 (around $100)...

AT&T Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge are getting Marshmallow

AT&T has finally started pushing out the Marshmallow update to Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge units on its network. Weighing in at 1.3GB in both cases, the update brings along Android 6.0.1 and also includes security patches for the month of August. As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take some time for the update to...

Apple suspends iPhone Reserve and Pickup service in the US, UK, and Italy

Apple's Reserve and Pickup iPhone service is quite useful if you don't want to wait in line. You buy the phone online and then you have a timeframe to get it. Unfortunately, the service is now suspended for customers in the US, UK, and Italy. It's not gone for good, as Apple will resume it on the morning of September 17. It seems the initial stock...

Canada, India, and Japan are also advising against using Galaxy Note7 in-flight

After the US FAA, regulators in several other countries - including India, Canada, and Japan - have issued advisories against using the Samsung Galaxy Note7 on board a plane. Following is an official communication from India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation. India also bans Galaxy Note 7 mobile onboard any flights. #aviation pic.twitter.com/USTWjAo8xH—...

Samsung's S Health app now lets you save steps challenge records, comes with enhanced security

Samsung has pushed out a new update to its S Health Android app. The update includes several changes, including the ability to save steps challenge records - yes, now you can save records of Steps challenges using your Samsung account. The update also brings along the option to cheer your S Health friends with messages as well as the ability to block...

Now Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) spotted on GFXBench

Shortly after the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) was spotted on GFXBench, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) has also surfaced on the benchmarking website, revealing some of its key specifications. As per the listing, the device is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz processor, and sports a 4.7-inch HD display. Keep in mind that benchmarks sometimes do get their...

Huawei has sold 1.5 million Honor 8 units since its launch

Huawei first introduced the Honor sub-brand to the world 999 days ago and happily states that it sold over 100 million Honor handsets since then. The brand is shaping up to be quite successful in the value-smartphone market share. Today, Honor has sold 1.5 million Honor 8 units since it launched in China back in July. Even so, the brand only recently...

"Extreme" version of the Xiaomi Mi5 comes with overclocked CPU, GPU, and RAM

An online retailer in China is selling a modified version of the standard Xiaomi Mi 5 for 1999 Yuan (which comes out to about $300). They call this version of the phone "Extreme" and features and overclocked CPU, GPU, and RAM. Chinese retailer GOME is selling this ‘edition' of the current Xiaomi flagship device. The Mi 5 has a Snapdragon 820, 3GB...

How to tell if your Galaxy Note7 will explode

Clearly by now you've heard about the whole exploding Galaxy Note7 fiasco. Samsung's thankfully acted incredibly quickly on this one, and a recall has been issued for all units ever sold. In every country (except China, see more below) you'll be able to return your Note7 and get a safe replacement unit. These new devices that don't have the faulty...

Microsoft's Lumia line will be killed off in December, report claims

Wondering what's up with all those crazy Lumia deals popping up everywhere every single week recently? Why Microsoft is continuously dropping the official pricing for its few remaining Lumia-branded smartphones across territories? Well, if you're a fan of Windows phones in general, and the Lumias in particular, it turns out you may not like the answer...

Original Apple Watch Sport now starts at $189

A couple of days ago Apple unveiled the new Watch Series 2, along with the Watch Series 1 - the latter being basically the first Apple Watch with a beefed up processor. The Watch Series 1 will soon replace the original Apple Watch in stores and it will start at $269. But until that happens, there are deals to be had if you don't mind purchasing the...

Samsung wants to use AMD or Nvidia GPUs in its Exynos chipsets, plans to ditch Qualcomm for good in 2018

According to a new "exclusive" report from behind the scenes, Samsung is in talks with both AMD and Nvidia for GPU tech. Namely, the Korean company wants to stop using the ARM-developed Mali GPUs in its Exynos chipset designs, and instead use ones created by AMD or Nvidia. At the moment, the latter has an upper hand apparently, thanks to its "superior"...

LG won't officially sell the V20 in the UK

Yesterday we told you not to expect LG to launch the V20 in (certain parts of) Europe, based on what a company rep in Belgium told an inquiring would-be customer. And now unfortunately the bad news is confirmed, at least for the UK. LG has told well known third party online retailer Clove that it won't be officially selling the V20 in the UK. This...

Galaxy Note7 replacement stock in Australia comes September 21

Following the massive Galaxy Note7 recall estimated to cost $1 billion, Samsung Australia has announced a date for the arrival of the first replacement stock. Note7 owners in Australia will get their new phones starting September 21. New customers will be able to purchase the phone in October. Currently, there's no information for replacement stock...

iPhone 7 Plus packs 3GB of RAM indeed, GeekBench listing says

A few days before the announcement, an analyst with KGI Securities stated that the iPhone 7 Plus would have 3GB of RAM, as opposed to the 2GB of the vanilla iPhone 7. Well, you know how Apple likes to keep such details to itself, so despite it's all official now, you won't find the info on Apple's specs page. A new listing on GeekBench, however,...

Chrome gets Hangouts app for desktop

Google has released an updated Hangouts extension for Chrome on desktop, which brings a completely redesigned interface that mimics the look of the mobile app. Unlike the previous extension that only worked when the browser was open and looked like the pop-up windows in Gmail, the new one runs even when the browser is closed, in its own separate...

Rumor says Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will be launched as Mi Pro

Xiaomi's upcoming Mi Note 2 smartphone will carry Mi Pro moniker at launch, according to a new rumor out of the company's home country of China. The basis for this rumor is just a newly setup Weibo page by the name of Xiaomi Pro, so it's not exactly an official confirmation. The device, as you might already know, has been the subject of several leaks...

OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 3.1.0 update

OnePlus has started rolling out the Oxygen OS 3.1.0 update for the OnePlus 2 based on Marshmallow. The list of changes in the update include Fixed some notification issues Improved Doze Mode performance Added media sound toggle for alert slider Addressed alert slider/silent mode issue Implemented August 1 security patches for Android Implemented...

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus go on pre-order in the 28 countries

As promised, the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus went on pre-order today. The phones are available in 28 countries through the company's official website, while carriers are rushing to announce their pre-order deals. SIM-free Let's start with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus SIM-free pricing. Here is how the pricing in the US, UK and Germany (which...

First camera samples from the Sony Xperia XZ are here

The Sony Xperia XZ is the company's true flagship - as we suspected the X Performance was just the interim one, to hold some ground against the Korean top-dogs while the finishing touches on the XZ were being done. Well it's here now, and we were quick to go out and shoot some camera samples. The Xperia XZ comes with a 23MP sensor, matching the resolution...

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) spotted on GFXBench with 16MP front shooter

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has been spotted on GFXBench. The listing reveals several of the device's key specifications, including octa-core 1.8GHz CPU, 5.5-inch full HD display, 3GB/32GB memory configuration, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. However, the selling point of the handset, as revealed by the listing, seems to be the 16MP front camera...

ZTE Small Fresh 4 gets price cut, now available for around $105

Remember the ZTE Small Fresh 4, which was launched by the company in China back in July this year? Well, the device has received a solid price cut - it's now available for RMB 699 (around $105), down from its launch price of RMB 1,090 (around $165). To refresh, the handset is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz SoC (MediaTek MT6753) and sports a 5.2-inch...

Snapdragon 821-powered Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe is now available for purchase

Nearly a couple of months after it was announced, the Snapdragon 821-powered Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe has been made available for purchase. The device is on sale in the company's home country of Taiwan, where it carries a price tag of TWD 24,990 (around $800). Color options include Glacier Silver and Shimmer Gold - the former carries a shipping date...

Samsung's newest Tizen phone Z2 launched in South Africa

As expected, the newest Tizen-powered smartphone - the Samsung Z2 - has been launched in South Africa, making it the first Tizen phone to be available in the African region. "We are delighted to be able to bring Samsung's much-awaited Z2 handset to the South African market; providing an affordable handset that has a range of fantastic attributes,...

Samsung briefly explains reason behind Galaxy Note7 explosions

For those who are in interested in knowing the behind-the-scene stuff that's causing some Samsung Galaxy Note7s to explode, it's worth knowing that the South Korean company has briefly shared the outcome of its internal investigation on the issue. We all know that faulty batteries (from Samsung own subsidiary SDI) are to blame for the issue, but...

BlackBerry expands Hub+ app suite access to devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop

If you recall, BlackBerry announced last month that it's making its Hub+ app suite available to all devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Now, the company has expanded the access to the suite, making it available to Android 5.0 Lollipop devices as well. "We've officially expanded Hub+ access to smartphones running Android 5.0 Lollipop," the company...

FAA's advice to Galaxy Note7 users: Don't turn on or charge the device on board plane

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finally come up a formal statement on Samsung Galaxy Note7's in-flight use, and no they haven't banned the phone from flights. The agency, instead, is "strongly" advising users against turning on or charging the device on board a plane. Here's the complete statement: In light of recent incidents and...

Android 7.0 Nougat Factory image and OTA file for Nexus 6P now posted

While many have already been running the official version of Android Nougat for a little while now (namely those who participated actively in the Android developer preview builds), the same can't be said for every Nexus 6P owner. Google held the update back for a little while to work out a few battery optimization issues. The Nexus 6P's factory image...

Florida man's Jeep goes up in flames because of Note7

Another case has been documented for the Note7's exploding batteries. Samsung Galaxy Note7 owner Nathan Dornacher lost the family Jeep to a defective Note7 unit. The St. Petersburg, Florida resident was enjoying his day off this Labor Day. While unloading some recently purchased furniture with his wife and daughter, Nathan left his Note7 charging...

Sprint also offers Free iPhone 7 with trade-in, AT&T too!

Yesterday, we reported about T-Mobile offering a similar offer: Trade in any iPhone 6 or newer, and you'll receive $650 via statement credits over the course of 24 months for any new line activation or eligible upgrade. Sprint is offering a very similar deal. Actually, it's about the exact same deal, except you can also trade in Samsung Galaxy smartphones...

Honor 8 review: Shining Knight

Branding aside, the Honor 8 is a purebred Huawei sharing much of the P9 DNA. It was created to fill the blanks left by the P9 by reaching to markets and price tiers outside of those mandated by the Leica co-branded flagship. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/honor_8-review-1492.p...

Apple won't reveal its launch weekend numbers, because Apple can't break its own record

In the past, Apple has always released the number of iPhones that are sold within the first few days of an iPhone launch. Likewise, every year, Apple reports that it sells more iPhones in launch-weekend than the previous year. We'll come back to that. In a statement written to CNBC from Apple, the Cupertino-based company declares that it will not...

T-Mobile's Galaxy Note5 is receiving the September security fixes

It seems like, with every month that passes, Samsung is getting better (and faster) at pushing out Android's monthly security updates to its flagship devices. This month, the September patches have started rolling out to unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units in Europe even before Google made the security bulletin official. And now, just two days later,...

JBL Soundboost MotoMod is free when buying a Moto Z Force Droid

So you're not sure you're into the whole MotoMods thing that Motorola unveiled for its Z line of smartphones? Well, there's now a convenient way to find out whether or not you actually are a fan of the modularity of these handsets - grabbing a free MotoMod, that is. When you purchase a Moto Z Force Droid directly from Motorola's online store, add...

Sony Xperia X Compact is now available in the UK

Ahead of what seemed to be a scheduled release next week, Sony has already released the Xperia X Compact in the UK. This comes after pre-orders were available since the beginning of the month. You can currently purchase the handset from O2, EE, giffgaff, Mobiles.co.uk, and Carphone Warehouse. If you're not a fan of two-year contracts, then you should...

Alcatel Idol 4 Pro with Windows 10 now stars in live images

Alcatel is working on a version of the Idol 4s powered by Windows 10 Mobile. That's hardly news, since we first heard that an Idol 4 Pro was coming back in February. Needless to say, the device still isn't official. So Alcatel is really taking its time with this one. Anyway, after seeing it in a leaked render, now it's time to get a look at the Idol...

Mind the fine print: iPhone 7 warranty doesn't cover liquid damage

The iPhone 7 is water-resistant and that's a nice feature to have as it definitely gives you peace of mind. However, reading the footnotes on the iPhone 7 specs page reveals that phone's warranty doesn't cover liquid damage. Here's the full text of the footnote. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under...

Samsung gives away free Gear VR to compensate delayed Galaxy Note7 in India

We all know the rollercoaster ride that the Galaxy Note7's short life has been - announced after great anticipation, sales surpassing initial predictions leading to delays on some markets, only to be halted globally in light of reports of exploding batteries, followed by a worldwide recall of units already sold. India was not in the first wave of...

Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 is official, launches in China first

Almost a month after its TENAA certification, Samsung made the Galaxy Folder 2 official. The phone is currently listed on the Samsung China website, where it would launch first. Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 official photos The Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 features a 3.8" display of a WVGA resolution. Inside there's a Snapdragon 425 chip with a 1.4GHz quad-core...

Improved Truecaller coming with iOS 10

Truecaller has announced an updated version of its app for iOS 10. Thanks to the CallKit feature in iOS 10, Truecaller is now a bit more functional than before. Now with iOS 10, Truecaller will be able to alert you if the incoming call is from a spam number or from a reputable business. You can also create custom block lists to block calls from specific...

YouTube for Android gets a design update

YouTube for Android has received a new design-related update. It's a server-side update that relocates the navigation bar to the bottom of the application. The bar was earlier at the top (the leftmost screenshot in the image below). Not only this, the color scheme has also been reversed - the navigation bar in the updated app has white background...

Sony announces PS4 Pro and slimmer PS4

Sony announced two new PS4 models yesterday, a brand new PS4 Pro and a redesigned version of the standard PS4. Starting with the PS4 Pro, the new console feature powerful new hardware that enables 4K gaming with HDR. Developers will have the choice to update their existing games and release new ones with either increased resolution of up to 4K or...

LG V20 may not be available in Europe at launch

If you are in Europe and are eagerly waiting for the LG V20 to go on sale in your country, there's some bad news: the device may not be available in Europe at launch. The information comes courtesy of a Reddit user who claims that they got the news from LG Belgium. It's worth mentioning that the phone's predecessor - the V10 - was launched in October...

Pokemon Go hits 500 million downloads milestone

Mobile-gaming sensation Pokemon Go has hit yet another milestone - it has been installed over 500 million times worldwide. This was revealed by the Pokemon Company and Niantic in an official press release earlier today. "The phenomenal success of Pokemon GO during the brand's 20-year celebration is an incredible reminder of how many people around...

Soft Gold OnePlus 3 landing in India next month

OnePlus has announced that the Soft Gold variant of its OnePlus 3 smartphone, which was launched back in July this year, will be available for purchase in India sometime in the first week of October. As for price, the model will cost INR 27,999, which translates into around $420 at current exchange rates. OnePlus also revealed that those purchasing...

iPhone SE (64GB model) receives official price cut in US

The Apple iPhone SE has received an official price cut in the US. A quick look at Apple's US website reveals that the Cupertino-based company is selling the 64GB model for $449, which is down $50 from the price at which the variant was launched. Interestingly, the 16GB variant hasn't received any price cut - the device still listed for $399, its...

LeEco Pro 3 said to pack in 5,000mAh battery in 7mm thin body

The LeEco Pro 3, which was spotted on AnTuTu around a week ago, will pack in a huge 5,000mAh battery, according to a new rumor out of China. The phone will feature a 7mm thin body, which is quite impressive considering such a large battery. The new rumor also says that the handset will come with a new software focused on video as well as social integration....

Deal: T-Mobile offering iPhone 7 for FREE with trade-in of any iPhone 6(S)(+)

The cat is out of the bag, T-Mobile only recently revamped its tiered data plans and now only offers a single, unlimited plan with some fine text. It looks like T-Mobile planned this strategic move as it announced the new plans not too far before the iPhone 7's announcements. But even with the new iPhone 7's announcement, T-Mobile isn't slowing down....

BlackBerry to make a comeback to South Korea with Priv

Years after it exited the market, BlackBerry is all set to make a comeback to South Korea. According to a new report, the Canadian company will launch its debut Android smartphone Priv in the Asian country at an event scheduled for September 20. BlackBerry entered the South Korean smartphone market in 2009, but decided to pull out in 2012 due to...