Two mysterious Xiaomi phones pop up on TENAA

Is it just us, or has naming in the mobile realm really gone downhill lately? We are far from the idea that Xiaomi is the only OEM guilty on this account, but one look at the Redmi announcements over the past couple of years is surely enough to confuse even the most loyal of fans and experts out there. At least it is less of a mess over in the higher end Mi section, but we still find ourselves struggling to decipher exactly what we are looking at from time to time anyway. That being said, while digging through TENAA's website, we stumbled upon not one, not two, well, technically two to be...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/two_mysterious_xiaomi_phones_pop_up_on_tenaa-news-21367.php

OnePlus says it had a blast touring Europe. Check out some behind the scenes footage

A few months back OnePlus decided to implement its "never settle" slogan quite literally and took to the road on a grand Euro tour. The growing start-up has always had a closer relationship and involvement with its fans than most, which really made the effort special. While meet-ups are typically a regular thing for the OnePlus team, this time a fully-loaded promotional bus and a schedule spanning over two months really took it to the next level. If you are a fan of OnePlus and its signature blend of viral marketing and high product value appeal, then chances are you already...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_says_it_had_a_blast_touring_europe_check_out_some_behind_the_scenes_footage-news-21366.php

Verizon's new buy-back program can save you up to $300 on a new Google Pixel or Pixel XL

If you are interested in picking up one of Google's new Pixel phones in the US, you can either go on the Google store directly or Project Fi or hit up Verizon for a unit. The latter is currently the only major carrier that offers the handsets and thankfully with no carrier lock and with updates coming straight from Google. In the absence of a Pixel offer of its own, a few days ago T-Mobile launched a rather sneaky deal to draw more Pixel users to its unlimited data plans by offering them a total of $325 off monthly bills. Now in a rather anticipated response, Verizon has launched a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_new_buyback_program_can_save_you_up_to_300_on_a_new_google_pixel_or_pixel_xl-news-21365.php

New report claims Lenovo will out the P2 and the Motorola Moto M on November 8

We already know the budget-friendly Motorola Moto M is in the works. A few helpful leaks in, we are also fairly well acquainted with what to expect in terms of specs and appearance. Now, in a new turn of events, it appears Lenovo might not even make us wait until December for the full-metal handset, as a new promotional material suggests a November 8 launch date instead. To sweeten the deal even further, the Moto M might not come along, but instead be accompanied by the Lenovo P2 that was showcased at this year's IFA conference. Now, we can't really judge on the authenticity of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_report_claims_lenovo_will_out_the_p2_and_the_motorola_moto_m_on_november_8-news-21363.php

Apple really wants developers to take the Touch Bar seriously

As we are sure most of you already heard, Apple finally brought an arguably overdue refresh to its Mac Pro laptop lineup on Thursday. It consists of a trio of new laptops, two in the 13-inch and on in the 15-inch form factor. All of them are more powerful and significantly thinner then their predecessors, have better screens, improved touchpads and lets call it a "different" approach to the keyboard and I/O, now entirely made of Type-C ports. However, all that was totally overshadowed by the introduction of the Touch Bar - Apple's new touch-screen strip, that courageously sits above the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_really_wants_developers_to_take_the_touch_bar_seriously-news-21364.php

Oppo tops Chinese smartphone market in Q3, vivo claims second spot

According to data shared by IHS Research analyst Kevin Wang, Oppo has dethroned Huawei to become the top smartphone player in China. The former sold 22 million smartphone units in the third quarter, compared to 18 million by the latter. Not only Oppo, vivo also surpassed Huawei, recording a total of 19 million units in sales in Q3. It's worth mentioning that Huawei had sold a total of 32 million units in Q2, so that's quite a sharp drop. Moving on, the fourth and fifth spots were claimed by Xiaomi and Apple - while the former sold 12 million units, the Cupertino-based company...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_tops_chinese_smartphone_market_in_q3_vivo_comes_second-news-21362.php

LG V20 goes on sale in Canada

The LG V20 is now available for purchase in Canada, where carriers Videotron and Wind Mobile are currently offering the device. A quick look their websites reveals that the handset is being sold outright for CAD 1,029.95 (around $770) and CAD 999 (around $745), respectively. Those purchasing the phone (irrespective of their carrier choice) will also get a free pair of B&O Play H3 headphones by Bang & Olufsen (worth CAD 199.95). There's currently no information on which other carriers or retailers will carry the phone. Source 1 2 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20_goes_on_sale_in_canada-news-21361.php

Samsung Gear S3 is now officially available to pre-order in UK

Samsung has started accepting pre-orders for its Tizen-powered Gear S3 smartwatch in the UK. A quick look at the company's UK website reveals that the Classic as well as Frontier models are up for pre-order, carrying a £349 price tag each. The South Korean firm is also running a promo where-in the first 1,000 people who pre-order the smartwatch will also get a pair of Level Active headphones for free. The deal runs through November 10 (7pm). Shipments begin November 11 onwards. In case you missed, third-party retailer Mobile Fun has been accepting Gear S3 pre-orders for several...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gear_s3_is_now_officially_available_to_preorder_in_uk-news-21360.php

AT&T Priv's 'No Service' issue: BlackBerry working with AT&T to expedite the fix

BlackBerry has announced that it's currently working with AT&T to speed up the release of a fix to the 'No Service' issue that some Priv users have been facing on the carrier's network for over a month now. "The root cause for this issue has been identified, and a solution will be made available shortly as BlackBerry is working with AT&T to expedite the release of a software fix," the company said. "As soon as this is available the knowledge base article will be updated, as well as this thread so everyone is aware. For those who aren't aware, several BlackBerry Priv users on AT&T...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_privs_no_service_issue_blackberry_working_with_at_t_to_expedite_the_fix-news-21359.php

Survey showed 12 out of 24 Note7 owners switched to iPhone

Research firm IDC surveyed 1,082 U.S. customers of the Note7 through on online survey on October 17 and 18, just a few days after the phone maker decided to permanently discontinue the productivity-focused phablet. Of the 1,082 U.S. consumers, 507 were current Samsung owners, 347 were past Samsung users, 228 of which have never owned a Samsung device. Only 24 of the customers surveyed were owners, both past and present, of the Note7. Key findings from the surveys show that half of the Note7 customers (12 out of 24) said they have or "will choose" an iPhone to replace their...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/survey_showed_12_out_of_24_note7_owners_switched_to_iphone-news-21358.php

Coral blue Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 4G+ to arrive in Taiwan and Singapore

The Note7's Coral blue offering turned out to be a popular color choice. Unfortunately for many, Samsung had to discontinue sales of the Galaxy Note 7. So, no S-Pen (for now) but that doesn't mean you can't have Samsung's soft-blue-and-tinge-of-orange color combo, as it will come to the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Currently, Samsung plans to release the Coral Blue edition of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with 4G+ in both Singapore and Taiwan. This edition will be available starting on November 5 in Singapore and November 1 in Taiwan from what appears to be in a 32GB configuration for now. The...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/coral_blue_samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_4g_to_arrive_in_taiwan_and_singapore-news-21357.php

Native English speakers wanted in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/native_english_speakers_wanted_in_sofia_bulgaria-news-21311.php

Google Pixel XL review: Upsampled

Google was always a service - the best search engine on Earth. Now under the Alphabet umbrella, Google is becoming a brand - for online services yes, but also for hardware. Leading the charge are the Pixels, Google's equivalent to Samsung's Galaxy or Apple's i-gadgets... and every bit as premium.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_xl-review-1513.php

Huawei outs another Mate 9 teaser, focuses on battery

Xiaomi caused a lot of excitement with the Mi Note 2 and Mi Mix announcements, but Huawei is yet to make its next move. Of course, we are talking about the Huawei Mate 9, which will be unveiled on November 3. Taking that into consideration, it should come as no surprise that the Chinese OEM is currently at the top on its teaser game. Today brings another bit of early info. According to the short video, the Mate 9 will come with exceptional battery life. All the hints also seem to point toward some new and better fast charging technology. Perhaps Smart Power 5.0? As for other...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_outs_another_mate_9_teaser_this_time_for_the_battery-news-21355.php

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (unofficially) detailed: 1080p screen, 3s-like specs

The Xiaomi Redmi 3 launched in January and saw multiple revisions (3s, Pro, Prime), but the new Redmi 4 is quickly clearing the regulatory hurdles to gaining an official status. Info coming out of China suggests that the new model will upgrade the 5" screen to 1080p resolution (up from 720p) and the 13MP camera on the back gains a second LED for its flash (the selfie cam remains at 5MP). The Xiaomi Redmi 4 is powered by an unnamed Snapdragon chipset with an octa-core processor, a Snapdragon 430 perhaps? It's paired to 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage, same as the most recent editions of the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_4_unofficially_detailed_1080p_screen_3slike_specs-news-21351.php

LG announces UltraFine 5K and 4K monitors for Macs

LG has two new ultra high definition displays, designed specifically to work well with Macs. There is the UltraFine 5K Display and then the UltraFine 4K Display. The UltraFine 5K Display is a Thunderbolt display. It has a 27-inch IPS panel with 5120 x 2880 resolution. It has 500 nits maximum brightness and supports the DCI-P3 color space. On the back of the display are four USB Type-C connectors, one of which is a Thunderbolt 3 input and the remaining three are USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports with 5Gbps bandwidth each. You can hook up your new MacBook Pro to the display over the Thunderbolt...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_announces_ultrafine_5k_and_4k_monitors_for_macs-news-21352.php

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro spotted entering India

Keeping up with Samsung's ever-growing device lineup is getting extra difficult with each passing month. 2016 in particular, saw an explosion of brand new device families and offers, only a few of which arguably have what it takes to stand out. The fresh new "C" lineup definitely falls under this category. We already reviewed the Galaxy C5 and C7, both of which intriguing, mid-range, yet stylish metal-clad smartphones on a budget. By all accounts, Samsung is now looking to improve on the pair of devices with new "Pro" versions. They were first spotted a month or so ago and now the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c7_pro_spotted_entering_india-news-21350.php

Skype now lets you send messages using Siri

Microsoft has pushed out a new update to Skype for iOS. The update bumps the version to 6.27.1, and brings along the ability to send messages using Apple's smart assistant, Siri. "Send Skype messages to your Skype contacts using Siri," the change-log for the update says. In addition to this, with the updated app, you can now view your Skype recent messages and Favourites on the Apple Watch again. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/skype_now_lets_you_send_messages_using_siri-news-21343.php

Oppo R9s is now available for purchase

As scheduled, the newly-unveiled Oppo R9s is now available for purchase. The device has gone on sale in China, where it can be purchased through both online and offline channels. It carries an RMB 2,799 (around $415) price tag. There have been reports that the Chinese company is expecting a high demand for the handset, and has already stocked around a million units of the phone to make sure there aren't any shortages. To quickly refresh, the R9s is powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset and sports a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen. RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is 64GB, although...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r9s_is_now_available_for_purchase-news-21347.php

13-inch MacBook Pro differences: More than just Touch Bar

Yesterday, Apple announced the brand new MacBook Pro with the cool new Touch Bar, a strip of display above the keyboard that replaces the function key row with context specific functions that can be customized by users and developers. However, the company also announced a variant of the smaller 13-inch model without the Touch Bar. Now on surface it seems the lack of Touch Bar is the only real difference, but turns out there's more. Apart from the obviously missing Touch Bar, the standard model also does not get Touch ID, which means no fast authentication, no quick user...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/13inch_macbook_pro_differences_more_than_just_touch_bar-news-21348.php

LG U announced with octa-core CPU, 13MP camera

LG has announced a new smartphone. Dubbed LG U, the device is powered by an octa-core 1.14GHz processor, and sports a 5.2-inch full HD display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 32GB, although expandable. The handset features a 13MP main cameraand an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 147.6 × 73.2 × 7.7mm and weighing in at 135g, it runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. A large, 3,000mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. Color options include white, black, and pink. As for price, the LG U carries a tag of KRW 396,000, which translates into around $345 at current exchange...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_u_announced_with_octacore_cpu_13mp_camera-news-21346.php

60% of Apple's mobile devices are now running iOS 10

Apple has released its latest iOS adoption numbers, revealing that the version 10 of its mobile operating system now powers 60% of compatible devices. That's a rise of 6% compared to the last time these figures were released. As for other versions, iOS 9's share currently stands at 32%, down from its share of 38% that was revealed a couple of weeks ago, while earlier iOS versions claim an 8% share, which remains unchanged. So it's clear that whatever share iOS 10 has gained is at the expense of iOS 9. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/60_of_apples_mobile_devices_are_now_running_ios_10-news-21344.php

Meizu Pro 6s' AnTuTu listing confirms Helio X25 SoC

Meizu's upcoming Pro 6s smartphone has now been spotted on AnTuTu, revealing some of its key specifications. The benchmark listing reveals that the device is powered by Helio X25 chipset, something which Meizu's VP Li Nan hinted recently. As for other specs, the AnTuTu listing reveals the device sports a full HD display, has 4GB/32GB memory configuration, and features a 21MP/5MP camera combo. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. The phone is set to be unveiled on November 3, which is Thursday next week. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_6s_antutu_listing_confirms_helio_x25_soc-news-21345.php

Sony's PlayStation Vue is now available on Android TV

Sony has announced that its streaming TV service PlayStation Vue is now available on the Android TV platform. "We're pleased to announce that you can watch your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports through PlayStation Vue on Android TVs starting today," the company said in a blog post. To get started, all you need is a PS Vue account and an Android TV running Android OS 4.4 or higher. Once that in place, just download the PS Vue app and enjoy the service. Sony also announced that web support for both PC and Mac is coming soon. "This will include some unique features, such as a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sonys_playstation_vue_is_now_available_on_android_tv-news-21341.php

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) appears on AnTuTu with Exynos SoC

After GFXBench and India's import/export tracking website Zauba, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has now been spotted on AnTuTu benchmarking website. The listing reveals that the device is powered by an Exynos 7870 chipset, and has 64GB storage. Other specifications revealed by AnTuTu, including HD display, 3GB RAM, and 16MP/16MP camera combo are inline with what the phone's GFXBench listing had revealed. The handset is rumored to sport either a 5.5-inch or a 5.7-inch display. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a7_2017_appears_on_antutu_with_exynos_soc_hd_display-news-21342.php

Galaxy S8 to feature "slick design and an improved camera," Samsung says

Samsung has said that its upcoming Galaxy S series flagship smartphone will have a "slick design and an improved camera." The comment was made by none other than the South Korean company's mobile-communications vice president. Mr Lee further revealed that the device will also feature an enhanced artificial-intelligence service, although he didn't confirm whether or not technology from Viv labs, a startup launched by Siri creators which Samsung recently agreed to acquire, will be there in the handset. The Galaxy S8, in case you aren't aware, has already been the subject of several...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s8_to_feature_slick_design_and_an_improved_camera_samsung_says-news-21340.php

Twitter counts Vine's days left, Vine is shutting down

Vine was the perfect platform to compliment Twitter. Users could film micro clips within 6 seconds that would loop over and over. And the resulting content is nothing short of Amazing. Many "internet personalities" gained popularity on the platform, and the six-second limit resulted in some really creative videos. Twitter re-strategized Vine by increasing its 6 second time limit to the same number of characters that are in a Tweet: so 140 seconds. This changed the platform and perhaps chased some die-hard users of the platform away. Following the announcement that Twitter was...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_counts_vines_days_left_vine_is_shutting_down-news-21339.php

Project Tango phone, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is hitting the US on November 1

Last month, we reported about Lenovo's upcoming phablet the Phab 2 Pro, which is the first smartphone to showcase Google's Project Tango. Tango was Google's conception that allows hardware to detect its own location in 3 dimensions by using advanced infrared sensors. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is now showing on Lenovo's US website under the Phab 2's product page as "Coming Soon. Available November 1." The Phab 2 Pro was originally intended to be released in the US this summer, however unforeseen circumstances caused Lenovo to delay the launch of the smartphone, likely due to the nature...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/project_tango_phone_lenovo_phab_2_pro_is_hitting_the_us_on_november_1-news-21338.php

T-Mobile is giving you $325 if you use the Google Pixel on its network

Yesterday T-Mobile's CEO teased a big announcement coming today, somehow being related to Google's Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. And now we know what it is. While the magenta carrier isn't going to start selling the handsets directly, it is making you an offer you pretty much can't refuse if you already own one. So, basically, pick up a Pixel from Google (or even Verizon), bring it to T-Mobile, sign up for the Magenta One unlimited plan, and profit. Over 24 months, T-Mobile will automatically wipe $13.55 off your bill. That's a grand total of $325 you can save simply by using your...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_is_giving_you_325_if_you_use_the_google_pixel_on_its_network-news-21337.php

Apple unveils three new MacBook Pro models starting at $1,499

As expected, Apple finally announced some new MacBooks at its special event today. The MacBook Pro line has received a much needed refresh. The new MacBook Pro laptops still come in 13" and 15" sizes, though this time you can choose between silver and gray as colors. They're made from aluminum, even more this time around than in the previous design. There are two 13-inch models. The entry level option is aimed at fans of the MacBook Air. It's 14.9mm thin, comes with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and weighs 3 pounds. It's powered by a sixth-gen 2 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, with Iris Graphics...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_unveils_three_new_macbook_pro_models_starting_at_1499-news-21336.php

One TV app to rule them all - coming to Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad

Apple has announced a new TV app that will soon become available to the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad. The TV app combines all known video streaming services into one easy to use interface and you'll no longer need to switch apps for live TV or on demand content. The TV app always knows what you are watching and where you left the last time, follows your shows, and suggests new ones based on your library. The TV app supports all popular streaming services, but you have to have them installed on your device. You can do it within the app and once you authenticate within the service,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/one_tv_app_to_rule_them_all_is_coming_to_apple_tv_iphone_and_ipad-news-21335.php

Samsung is planning "significant changes" to quality assurance after Note7 drama

What is done is done and and at the end of the day Samsung has to bear most, if not all of the consequences of the unfortunate Galaxy Note7 battery fiasco. As for the aftermath, there are definitely more than a few sad fans and it comes as no surprise that Samsung stands to loose a "heartbreaking amount of money". However, the image problem is arguably something even more severe and long-lasting that needs to be addressed. This is precisely what Samsung did at a a General Meeting of Shareholders held today. Among other announcements, the Korean giant made an official...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_is_planning_significant_changes_to_quality_assurance_after_note7_drama-news-21334.php

ZTE Axon 7 Max launched in China for $442

ZTE has launched the Axon 7 Max, a mid-range phablet. The Axon 7 Max has a 6-inch 1920x1080 display that supposedly has 3D viewing capabilities. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage space, expandable with microSD. On the back are not one but two cameras with laser autofocus and dual LED flash. On the front is an 8 megapixel front facing camera. On the back is also a fingerprint sensor. The phone has a 4100mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 support. The Axon 7 Max is priced at RMB 2999 ($442) and comes with RMB 360 ($53) worth...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_7_max_launched_in_china_for_442-news-21333.php

Motorola Moto M leaks again with specs and a release time frame

Motorola, now under Lenovo management, appears to be working persistently hard to keep its good reputation in the budget smartphone segment. By all accounts, the legendary Moto G and Moto E will soon be getting a fresh new sibling - the Moto M. After a few early leaked photos and renders we are already excited for the full-metal handset. Looks aside, however, for the most part the Moto M and its internals remained a mystery, subject to lots of guess work. Until today, that is. A fresh new leak has spilled the beans on most of its specs. The Moto M will be powered by the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_m_leaks_again_with_specs_and_a_release_time_frame-news-21332.php

HTC Q3 results: revenue rises, losses shrink

HTC released the financial results for the third quarter of this year (that ended in September). The company showed growing revenues - 18% sequentially and 4% year-on-year - but it still posted an operating loss. The total revenue for the quarter was NTD 22.2 billion (USD 700 million) with a gross margin of 16.1%. The operating margin has improved, now at -9% (down from -23.1% a year ago). The operating loss was NTD 2 billion (USD 63 million) and an after tax net loss of NTD 1.8 billion. The press release shows HTC's increasing focus on Virtual Reality. The HTC Vive (winner of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_q3_results_revenue_rises_losses_shrink-news-21330.php

No, the Xiaomi Mi Max doesn't actually have a 91.3% screen-to-body ratio

Xiaomi captured people's imagination with the "bezel-less" Mi Mix - a spark of true innovation in a time when smartphone design has become very stale. But we want to dispute Xiaomi's claims of 91.3% screen-to-body ratio. Here's the thing. We took this official image (left) and measured it in Photoshop - both the phone and its screen (if you want details on how: we used the tool that counts the selected pixels). Indeed we got pretty close to the claimed 91.3% number, but while we were zoomed in on the image, we noticed that the digitally-rendered view of the Xiaomi Mi Mix does not...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_the_truth_about_its_screentobody_ratio-news-21331.php

OnePlus 3T said to feature a Sony IMX398 sensor

OnePlus has always managed to stand out in its own way on the vast smartphone market. The growing startup puts great emphasis on value products and is famous for carefully and meticulously creating its handsets with a quality over quantity mindset. That being said, it is always exciting to hear about a new product in the works. It will likely bear the A3010 model number, as made clear by a recent 3C certification, and the OnePlus 3T moniker. The title is quite fitting since this time around the OEM appears to have decided to stick with the same design and basic functionality and only...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3t_said_to_feature_a_sony_imx398_sensor-news-21328.php

Huawei Enjoy 6 official: 5" AMOLED, 13MP camera, metal body

The Huawei Enjoy 6 is now official though for the time being limited to China. It takes on the Xiaomi Redmi 3 head on with a 5" AMOLED screen (720p resolution) and a metal body with a fingerprint reader on the back. The phone is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 chipset (octa-core CPU) with a surprisingly roomy 3GB of RAM and a more cramped 16GB storage (there's a microSD slot, though). The Enjoy 6 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, skinned with Emotion UI 4.1. There's a 13MP camera on the back (f/2.2 lens) and a 5MP selfie camera on the front. This is a dual-SIM phone with 4G LTE...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_enjoy_6_official_5_amoled_13mp_camera_metal_body-news-21329.php

Samsung's Q3 results: Mobile profits down over 95% due to Galaxy Note7 debacle

Samsung has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2016, and - as expected - the Galaxy Note7 fiasco has taken a huge toll on the company's profits. The tech giant's mobile division reported an operating profit of KRW 0.10 trillion ($87.8 million), which is down 96% from the same time last year. That's also the lowest figure for the South Korean company in the past eight years. The company's overall operating profit for the quarter stood at KRW 5.20 trillion ($4.5 billion), down KRW 2.19 trillion from the profit figure reported in Q3 2015. That's lowest for the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_q3_results_mobile_profits_down_over_95_due_to_galaxy_note7_debacle-news-21327.php

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) gets Bluetooth certified as well

The Samsung SM-J327P, which is alleged to be the Galaxy J3 (2017), has received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The listing, however, does not reveal anything about the device's specifications. The model has already cleared the FCC in the US, and also been spotted on Geekbench. Specs-wise, from what has been revealed so far, the phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 430 SoC, has 2GB RAM, and runs Android Marshmallow version 6.0.1. A couple of other variants of the device - SM-J3110 and SM-J3119 - had cleared China's TENAA earlier this year. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j3_2017_gets_bluetooth_certified_as_well-news-21326.php

Report says Samsung Galaxy Note7 fiasco won't affect Gear S3's launch

Following Samsung's announcement that the Galaxy Note7 has been permanently discontinued, there were reports from Korean media that the Note7 debacle will have a negative impact on the company's future projects, many of which will get delayed. However, according to a new report, that's not true - at least in the case of the tech giant's Gear S3 smartwatch. Citing "Samsung Insiders," the report says that the Tizen-powered wearable is on schedule for a November launch, although an exact date is yet to be confirmed. There have been reports that the Gear S3 will be launched in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/report_says_samsung_galaxy_note7_fiasco_wont_affect_gear_s3s_launch-news-21323.php

Two new Xiaomi phones receive TENAA certification

A couple of new Xiaomi smartphones have been certified by the Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA. Listed as 2016111 and 2016112, the devices have almost identical specifications, including quad-core 1.4GHz processor, 5-inch HD display, 2GB/16GB memory configuration, and 13MP/5MP camera combo. Xiaomi 2016111 Weight and size of the devices are also same - 140g and 139.9 × 70.4 × 8.5mm - and a 3,030mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. Color options include Gold and Silver. Xiaomi 2016112 The only known area where the two devices differ is expandable memory -...

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Sony Xperia XA Ultra and C5 Ultra getting new updates

Sony has started pushing out new updates to its Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia C5 Ultra smartphones, bringing security patches as well as other changes. Specifically, the Xperia XA Ultra update includes Android security patch for the month of October as well as a fix for an issue related to the device's camera ISO setting - any manual change to ISO wasn't getting reflected previously. Both single SIM as well as dual SIM variants of the phone are getting the update, which arrives as firmware version 36.0.A.2.109 and 36.0.B.2.109 , respectively. The Xperia C5 Ultra update, on the other...

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Samsung Pay coming to Canada early next month

If you are in Canada and are waiting for Samsung Pay to launch in your country, here's some good news: the South Korean company's mobile payments service will be available in Canada in the first week of November. This was revealed by a Samsung customer service representative in response to a user query on Twitter. The rep also revealed that initially, Samsung Pay will be launched with CIBC VISA cards in the country. It's worth mentioning that Samsung has already confirmed that Samsung Pay will be launched in Canada sometime this year, so the early November time-frame revealed by the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pay_coming_to_canada_early_next_month-news-21320.php

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) getting security updates

Samsung has started pushing out new updates to the 2016 editions of its Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 smartphones. Currently rolling out in Europe, the updates bring Android security patches - October patch for the Galaxy J5 (2016) and September patch for the Galaxy J7 (2016). As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your device's Settings menu. Via 1 2

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T-Mobile CEO has "BIG news" about Google Pixel

Just a couple of hours ago, T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted a photo of the Google Pixel with a hint: "it works great on our network". Now, the hint doesn't really reveal much, only that John Legere enjoyed using the Google Pixel. Could it be that the Pixel will come to T-Mobile? That's not likely, after all, the Google Pixel is to remain exclusive to Verizon among the US carriers to carry and sell it in stores. Tomorrow I have BIG news about @TMobile + @Google Pixel. Hint: it works great on our network!! I love it!! pic.twitter.com/VE62neWsgf— John Legere (@JohnLegere) October 27,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_ceo_has_big_news_about_google_pixel-news-21321.php

Google's new video shows how to switch from iPhone to Pixel

Google has just posted two new videos on its YouTube account which breaks down the setup process for transferring your data from an iPhone and familiarizing yourself with your phone. The first video is "Switching from iPhone", and explains how to prepare your iPhone for transferring data to your Google Pixel or Pixel XL. The nice lady reminds you to turn off iMessage and FaceTime, and to make sure both devices are charged to at least 50% before continuing. On the setup page, tapping on "Copy your data" will bring you to the screen that will be able to see what is on your old device...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/googles_new_video_shows_how_to_switch_from_iphone_to_pixel-news-21319.php

ZTE ZMax Pro hits T-Mobile for $180

The ZTE ZMax Pro is not a brand new device. It was released earlier this year for Metro PCS in the States. However, the company is bringing the 6-inch phablet to T-Mobile starting today for $180. The ZMax Pro only sold for $99 on Metro PCS, but the caveat is that the handset will remain locked to the pre-paid carrier, as the device was subsidized to make it affordable. ZTE ZMax Pro Following the success of the ZMax Pro on Metro PCS, the version headed for T-Mobile is identical down to the design and specifications. As a refresher, the ZTE ZMax Pro is an entry-range 6 inch phablet...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_zmax_pro_hits_tmobile_for_180-news-21296.php

ZTE Axon 7 review: The brightest sound

ZTE is back in the cheap and cheerful flagship race with the Axon 7. The company has its aim set up high, and we can't help but see the OnePlus 3 as a locked target. The thing is, the Axon 7 has a potential to aim for the stars of the show - the Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_7-review-1512.php

Huawei confirms Kirin 960 chipset for the Mate 9

Surprising absolutely no one, Huawei has today confirmed that the Mate 9 phablet will be powered by its Kirin 960 chipset. The SoC was officially unveiled at an event last week. The Mate 9 will be announced in Munich on November 3, which is next Thursday. The company has been putting out teasers for the Mate 9 left and right, confirming the fact that the aforementioned event is for a Mate series device. And today its official Twitter account posted the short video you can see below, complete with the hashtag #aStepAhead. That's the hashtag Huawei's been using for every post related to its...

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