TENAA reveals vivo Y55A with octa-core CPU, 5.2-inch display

A new vivo smartphone has been certified by the Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA, revealing some of its key specifications. The device is powered by an octa-core 1.4GHz processor, and sports a 5.2-inch HD display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 16GB, although expandable. In terms of camera, the handset features an 8MP rear unit and...

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2017) said to be in the works as well

If you recall, late last month, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), Galaxy A5 (2017), and Galaxy A7 (2017) were reportedly confirmed. Now, according to a new rumor out of China, the South Korean company is working on another 2017 edition Galaxy A series phone. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016) The rumor, which comes in the form of a Weibo post, says that a Galaxy...

Snapchat changes company name to Snap Inc., announces Spectacles

There are two big news coming out of Snapchat this morning. The first one is that the company behind Snapchat is changing its name from Snapchat Inc. to just Snap Inc. The reason behind this is that when the company was launched, Snapchat was its only product but now that they are branching out it makes sense to change the name to something else....

Presentation slide leaks Sony's Nougat update roadmap

While Sony has already published a list of devices that it says will be updated to Android Nougat, there has been no information on when the update will start arriving. That was, however, until now, as Sony Slovakia - during a presentation - has leaked the company's Nougat update roadmap. The slide in question reveals that the Sony Xperia X Performance...

Report says Samsung Galaxy Note7 India relaunch set for October 7

The Samsung Galaxy Note7 will be relaunched in India early next month - October 7 to be precise, according to a recent report out of the country. Interestingly, the new iPhones will also go on sale in India on the same day. The latest Galaxy Note, if you recall, was made official in India back in August, and was supposed to go on sale in the country...

Now OneDrive for Android also lets you create Office files

If you recall, Microsoft recently pushed out an update to OneDrive's iOS client, bringing the ability to create Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from within the app. Well, the app's Android client now offers the same feature as well. OneDrive for Android The feature is included a new update that has started hitting OneDrive for Android. Aside from...

'Samsung Galaxy On8' moniker spotted on Indian retailer's website

Flipkart - one of India's top e-commerce marketplaces - is gearing up for its annual Big Billion Day sale event, and as part of it, the company has put up a dedicated page for the event on its website. As you'd expect, the page contains all the essential details related to the event, but what caught our attention is the 'Samsung Galaxy On8' moniker...

Samsung Z2 now available for purchase in Indonesia and Nepal as well

Shortly after receiving certification from DG SDPPI (the Indonesian equivalent of the US FCC), the Tizen-powered Samsung Z2 smartphone has been launched in the country. The device carries a price tag of IDR 899,000 (around $70) there. In addition, the phone has also been released in Nepal, where it costs NPR 7,290 (around $70). For those who aren't...

Xiaomi Mi Box Spotted on a Walmart shelf

Today, Twitter user @garrettdotcom tweeted a photo of a Xiaomi Mi Box, an Android TV box that has 4K support with 60fps support, HDR-ready, HDMI 2.0a, 8GB of Storage, and 2GB of RAM. The box was found at Walmart on a shelf, for sale with a retail price of $70. @jasonhowell @androidshow @Ohthatflo @ronxo saw this Mi Box at Walmart today for $69. Was...

iOS 10.0.2 is released, fixes iPhone 7 EarPod issue

Apple is now rolling out a fix for the issues that some were having with the iPhone 7 and the lightning EarPods that came with the phone. The controls on the Earpods were spontaneously activing on their own, causing songs to play/pause, skip, and Siri going off on its own. This was happening with both the headphone adapter, and the new ones with...

Xiaomi Mi 5S pricing leaks, first camera sample revealed

Next Tuesday, on September 27, Xiaomi is set to unveil its latest flagship smartphone, the Mi 5S. This has been in the news a lot lately, as you'd expect, and earlier today we got official confirmation that it will sport a dual rear camera arrangement. So about that - wondering what a picture shot with the Mi 5S' camera would look like? Great, because...

Google Home and Chromecast Ultra will reportedly cost $129 and $69

We heard about Google Home back in May during Google I/O, a direct competitor to Alexa, Amazon's smart assistant called ‘Echo'. Android Police reports that Google will sell the Home assistant for $129, which is priced competitively lower than the Amazon Echo, which currently retails for $179. Although, Amazon's Echo Dot 2nd gen is coming next month...

Android "whipping up something sweet" to celebrate Android's eighth birthday

Google has always loved to tease its fans. With the Pixel ad-teasers popping up all over, and its Pixel announcement happening on October 4, a new Chromecast, Google's home assistant, and smartwatches over the horizon, this new teaser could mean anything. We're whipping up something sweet for a big day tomorrow. 🎂 #Android pic.twitter.com/I4idH0F4am—...

Galaxy S8 to have Exynos 8895 SoC with ARM Mali-G71 GPU

Samsung's Galaxy S8 will reportedly employ the Exynos 8895 chipset, which is still in development in-house. We've heard this before, but a new rumor today gives us some details about the SoC's GPU. This will be the ARM Mali-G71, in effect the successor to the Mali-T880 used in this year's Exynos 8890. The GPU uses ARM's new Bifrost architecture,...

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 catches fire on IndiGo flight

Samsung is now investigating yet another fire caused by a Samsung phone, however, I wouldn't put the blame on the phone just yet. We'll get back to why in a moment. A new report came from India where a Samsung Galaxy Note II caught fire and began to smoke up a passenger-filled cabin while in flight on an IndiGo plane. This caused India's Directorate...

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Laser now available to order in the US

The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL and the Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL are now both available to order in the US, in unlocked form, from Amazon. The phones are part of Asus' confusing as usual Zenfone 3 lineup, which spans multiple devices having the same names. So let's see exactly what you're getting here. The Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL has a 5.7-inch...

Apple introduces the AirBag on Conan in a humorous video

Last night, on TBS, a mock Apple introduction video was aired on talk show Conan in response to Apple's patent filing for a new shopping bag to be carried out of Apple Stores. The video is definitely worth checking out for some laughs. "Thanks to the most advanced folded paper technology, and Apple's new W1 chip, Apple has the power to deliver the...

Huawei to start manufacturing phones in India

Huawei has announced that it will soon start manufacturing smartphones in India. The company has teamed up with Flex to begin manufacturing in Flex' Chennai plant. Starting from the first week of October, one of the (unspecified) Honor phones will begin manufacturing. The plan has capacity to manufacture three million units by the end of 2017. The...

Twitter could be for sale, Google and Salesforce reportedly interested in acquiring it

According to some unnamed sources cited in a new report, Twitter might be for sale. Not only that, but potential suitors for the ailing social network are said to include Google and Salesforce, among other tech companies. A "formal bid" may be on the table very soon. It's no secret that Twitter isn't doing very well lately, or that Google's efforts...

HP Elite x3 US sales reportedly halted over camera issues

The sales of HP's Elite x3 Windows 10 Mobile smartphone in the US have been temporarily halted over camera issues, according to a new report. Microsoft's retail stores are informing potential customers that the device won't be available for purchase until mid-October. "Just received confirmation at a Virginia Microsoft store that the elite x3 cannot...

Indian retailer teases a Galaxy On series phone with Super AMOLED display

As you might already know, Samsung has made official the 2016 edition of the Galaxy On7 (it's available for purchase in China) and has even teased the upcoming Galaxy On5 (2016). While the new On7 comes with full HD screen, the new On5 - according to its TENAA listing - sports a 720p HD display. Now, India-based online retailer Flipkart, in a Facebook...

Apple's Siri-infused Amazon Echo competitor is reportedly in prototype testing

Apple is pressing on with development of its very own competitor for the highly successful Amazon Echo smart speaker. We first heard about Apple working on such a product back in May, but the Siri-infused device still hasn't been made official. According to the latest rumor, that's not because the company has discontinued its efforts in the space...

Samsung Galaxy Note7's European sales expected to resume by November end

It is expected that European sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 will resume by November end. This was revealed by David Lowes, who is the South Korean company's chief marketing officer in Europe. "We fully expect (new Note7s) to be available everywhere by the end of November ... well before the end of the fourth quarter," Lowes said. In addition,...

Amazon launches Kindle Kids Bundle for $100

Amazon has launched a new Kindle for Kids bundle that comes with the base Kindle model and a few extras at a discounted $99.99 price. At the heart of it is the Kindle, which is the recently updated base model that is still pretty good if you don't mind the lack of backlighting or the lower resolution display compared to the more expensive models....

LG V20 review: Twice as bright

If the LG V20 was a superhero - and we're not convinced that it's not - its superpower would be to have two of everything (or more!). Two screens, two cameras... twice!, four DACs, two apps on the screen, the list goes on and on. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20-review-1498.p...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (9.7-inch variant) currently going for $268 in US

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase the 9.7-inch variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, here's a deal for you: the device is currently available for $268, down from it's original price of $300. Amazon is selling the white-colored (16GB, Wi-Fi only) model at that price. Specs-wise, the tablet is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz processor,...

Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) launched with Snapdragon 625 SoC, 5.5-inch full HD display

The 2016 edition of the Samsung Galaxy On7 has been officially unveiled. Listed on the company's China website, the device is powered by an octa-core 2GHz processor (Snapdragon 625 SoC), and sports a 5.5-inch full HD TFT display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB (expandable up to 256GB). In terms of camera, the phone features a 13MP rear...

Sony Xperia X Compact battery life test

We reviewed the Sony Xperia X Compact recently, but due to time constraints we couldn't finish the battery testing procedure in time for the publication date. Well, we're done now, and the results are in. First off, though - some preliminary numbers. The Xperia X Compact is powered by a 2,700mAh battery, which is the same capacity as the one fitted...

Xiaomi's upcoming smartphone to come with dual-camera setup, teaser reveals

Xiaomi has outed a new teaser for its upcoming smartphone. The teaser image reveals that the phone will feature a dual camera setup. As you might already know, the Chinese company has scheduled a product launch event on September 27 where the Mi 5S is expected to be unveiled. If you recall, back in July, there were rumors that the Mi 5S will feature...

Following government intervention, Samsung extends its Note7 refund period in South Korea

Shortly after the South Korean government asked Samsung to extend its Galaxy Note7 refund period in the country, the company has said that the period - which had originally expired this Monday - would be extended until the end of this month. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards - which oversees product safety and recalls - had expressed...

MediaTek reveals Samsung is a customer

We've actually heard rumors of Samsung wanting to buy MediaTek chips for quite some time now, the last rumor came March of last year where a Manager of MediaTek alleged that Samsung was in talks with the chipmaker to source CPUs for Samsung's lower to mid ranger smartphones, in particular, its Tizen-powered devices. Nikkei reports that MediaTek Chairman...

Verizon CFO says customers "don't need unlimited plans"

During an investor's conference, Chief Financial Officer, Fran Shammo of Verizon said that "customers don't need unlimited plans", not only shutting the door for a chance to see unlimited plans come back to Big Red, but also slammed a bar in front of it and locking up with chains. Just a few short years ago, carriers had already done away with unlimited...

iOS 10.1 Beta now open to the public, enables Portrait Mode for iPhone 7 Plus

Only a single day after Apple released the iOS 10.1 Beta for developers, the iOS 10.1 Beta is now available for the general public, without the need for a developer account. The most notable feature of the 10.1 Beta is the addition of "Portrait" mode in the camera interface which is exclusive to the iPhone 7 Plus, since it makes use of the second...

Google backtracks on Allo's privacy policy

Google has seemingly changed its stance on privacy as far as Allo is concerned, according to a report by The Verge. Previously, the company had claimed end-to-end encryption for messages, but later it was revealed that it would only work for incognito chats. Now, as it turns out, all the messages sent in non-incognito mode will indefinitely be stored...

Sony Xperia XZ lands in the US on October 2 for $699.99

Sony announced the Xperia XZ at the beginning of this month. It will replace the Xperia X Performance as the company's flagship smartphone after just a few short months of that device being available. Speaking of availability, the Xperia XZ will arrive in stock in the US on October 2. It will be sold by retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy, and...

BLU Life One X2 launches with 1080p screen, 16 MP camera for $149.99

BLU is continuously pushing out decently specced and highly affordable Android smartphones, which it's selling in the US unlocked. Today it's time for the Life One X to get a successor, the imaginatively named BLU Life One X2. The Life One X2 has a 5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 16 MP main camera with phase detection and laser autofocus and a LED...

Opera for Android gets a fresh new coat of paint

Opera for Android is receiving a pretty big update today. The app has basically been redesigned from the ground up, and it's now "inspired by Android's material design". The new look is "fresh" and "modern", the company says. The start page now has Speed Dial on the left of the carousel, with your news feed on the right. If you keep swiping you'll...

Android 7.0 Nougat update to bring Note7's Grace UX to the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

Samsung is already testing Android 7.0 Nougat builds on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, according to a report from a couple of days ago. But what is in the new software? Will you only find the improvements that Google's baked in, or is Samsung prepping some goodies of its own? Well, a new rumor today says it's the latter. Samsung will apparently bring...

Hoaxers took advantage of the Note7 recall, 26 possibly false fire reports

There are 26 reports of Note7 fires that Samsung was not able to acknowledge. In 12 cases, there was no fault found by the recalled Samsung handset. The other 14 cases included seven where the affected customer became unreachable shortly after, while the last seven victims either cancelled their reports or claimed to dispose of the device. Most of...

Moto M appears in the flesh in new leaked photo

It's been a couple of weeks since we hear about the Moto M. A new ‘Lenovotorola' device with a rear mounted fingerprint scanner, and an overall design reminiscent of the Moto X with a curved backside, yet, quite generic-looking. There has been word of a couple of variants of the "Moto M" which could come in "Mini" and/or "Plus" variants. The pictures...

Samsung asked to extend its Note7 refund program in South Korea

The South Korean government has asked Samsung to extend to its Galaxy Note7 refund period, which expired this Monday, September 19. According to the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards - which oversees product safety and recalls - the company's plan to remove faulty Note7 units from the market is inadequate. Samsung Galaxy Note7 "We need more...

"Extreme" version of UMi Plus with Helio P20 and 6GB of RAM, announced

This isn't the first time we've seen an "Extreme" version come from an Chinese smartphone manufacturer. This time its UMi with releasing a new, souped up version of the UMi Plus, which normally has a Helio P10 CPU and 4GB of RAM. The Extreme UMi Plus will instead have a Helio P20 (octa-core CPU comparable to Snapdragon 820 on paper) with 50% more...

Pro variants of Samsung Galaxy C5 and C7 are said to be in the works

After launching the Galaxy C5 and C7 smartphones (that are currently only available in China), Samsung is now working on their Pro variants, according to a new report. The devices carry model numbers of SM-C5010 and SM-C7010, respectively. Sadly, nothing else - including their design and specifications - is currently known about the new variants,...

70% of Samsung Galaxy Note7 users in Canada have registered for replacement so far

Samsung Canada has revealed that 70% of all Galaxy Note7 owners in the country have registered for a replacement unit thus far. Just to let you know, a total of 22,000 units of the phablet were sold in Canada before the device was officially recalled. Replacement units started arriving in the country last week, but they only contained a small black...

Android-powered BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition unit up for grabs

If you recall, last year, before the Priv was made official, a BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition running Android OS was spotted in a lengthy video. While the device was never officially launched, you can now purchase a unit if you want... and are lucky enough. Actually, someone who claims to have got the unit from a BlackBerry employee has put it...

Lenovo launches Z2 Plus in India

Lenovo has launched the Z2 Plus in the Indian market, which is a rebranded ZUK Z2. The phone is priced at an aggressive INR 17,999 ($269) for the 3GB/32GB model and INR 19,999 ($299) for the 4/64GB model. The Z2 Plus has a 5-inch 1080p LCD, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 8 megapixel front...

Deal: Samsung Galaxy S6 (unlocked, 64GB) and UAG case for $390

If you are a Samsung fan, and are in the market for the company's Galaxy S6 smartphone, here's a deal for you: Daily Steals is currently offering the device (plus a free UAG case) for $399.99. However, if you enter the coupon code ACSEPT10 at checkout, the total price comes down to $389.99. As for the phone, the variant on offer is the unlocked,...

New Xiaomi Mi 5S teaser brags about device's performance

Xiaomi has outed a new teaser for its upcoming Mi 5S flagship smartphone. The teaser contains a number 164,119, which reports say is the device's AnTuTu performance score. If you recall, a recent Mi 5S leak had revealed an AnTuTu score of over 164K for the phone, so it is entirely possible that the Chinese company is boasting about the handset's...

Pebble Time currently going for $90 in US

If you are in the United States, and are planning to purchase the original Pebble Time smartwatch, here's a deal for you: the wearable device is currently available for just $90 in the country. Amazon has the watch listed on its website for that price, which is down $60 from its usual price there. All three colors - black, red, and white - are available...

Xiaomi Mi 5S spotted on Antutu with a score of 164,002

A new leak from Chinese social media platform Weibo, shows us screenshots of the unannounced Xiaomi Mi 5S' Antutu score. It also looks like whoever uploaded the photos did a pretty bad job of covering up the "S" in Mi 5S at the top of the window. But, perhaps there was another model code following that. The Xiaomi Mi 5S scored 164,002 on the Antutu...