Vivo V5 and V5 Plus said to feature a whopping 20MP selfie camera

Vivo's V3 and V3Max handset enjoyed quite a bit of popularity in the value segment of the market, after their release earlier this year. However things are now moving at a phenomenal pace and, despite their young age, both handsets are due for an update, if the Chinese OEM wants to stay relevant. Said update will likely come with the new Vivo V5...

Reliance now offers a fixed-wireless phone in India

Remember Reliance and more specifically, its Jio telecom sub-division? If you live in India, chances are, you are already familiar with the carrier's enticing 4G offers, which caused quite a stir on the local market, back in September. Despite receiving its fair share of criticism, the company seems to have a pretty good grasp on the needs and desires...

Pick up a Moto 360 Sport for only $120

Want to treat yourself to a shiny new wearable gadget this year? Or perhaps you wouldn't mind some early shopping for the upcoming holiday season? Well, a brand new, sealed, second generation, 45mm Moto 360 Sport for $119.99 is a hard offer to currently beat. Daily Steals has the listing and promises to keep it up over the next three days. So, you...

The Google Pixel has a scary vulnerability that could compromise all your data

The PwnFest hacking competition, held in Seoul yesterday saw an interesting demonstration by a white-hat hacker group, called Qihoo 360. The hack successfully targeted Google's shiny new Pixel handset, won the group a $120,000 cash prize and opened-up a lot of patching work for Google. Both the regular and XL versions of the smartphone appear to...

SwiftKey for Android is now smarter with incognito mode

If you are a fan of custom and personalized typing experiences and have been so for a while, chances are that SwiftKey is your weapon of choice on Android, or at lest was at some point. It is one of the oldest and most mature apps within its niche and developers tend to take their work on it seriously, pushing updates quite often. The latest such...

The HTC Bolt won't be coming to Canada

HTC shook things up quite a bit yesterday, with the announcement of the Bolt. The handset has already been compared by many to the Pixel XL, minus the Google branding and it is hard to deny there are quite a few similarities. HTC Bolt in Glacial Silver It is still early to judge properly on the merits of the 5.5-inch QHD smartphone, especially considering...

Nintendo's NES Classic Edition went on sale today, and it's sold out everywhere

Nintendo made a great move just in time for the Holiday season. The NES Classic Edition is a mini-fied version of the original Nintendo Entertainment System, only it does not use cartridges and comes with 30 classic NES games pre-installed. The NES surrounded many of our childhood years and the item is already showing much popularity. The item went...

Xperia X Performance receiving update that fixes accelerometer issue

An issue that has been affecting some users with the Xperia X Performance has been addressed by Sony and a fix is being rolled out now via OTA update. The issue was with the accelerometer that detects the phone's orientation. This sensor would simply stop working and the phone would be unable to detect when the user was changing its position. Until...

Apple said to be launching three new iPads in March

Barclays analysts, the same ones who make claims about the iPhone 8, are now reporting that Apple is working toward releasing three new iPads in March of 2017. Two of them are refreshed versions of both iPad Pro models which come in 9.7 and 12.9 inch sizes, and there's word of a new iPad model that would share the same size footprint as the 9.7 inch...

Gionee S9 will have a front-facing flash, new teaser and live images show up

Gionee is going to announce the S9 on November 15, as revealed not long ago through a teaser image. The Chinese company has now outed another teaser for the upcoming S9, and this one tells us that the phone will come with a front-facing LED flash - to make the selfies you take in the dark that much better. Aside from the teaser, today two live images...

Standalone Apple Support app is launching for iOS

Apple is currently rolling out a new app for iOS devices. It's called Apple Support and should be available soon in all countries through the App Store. For now, it only shows up in the store for the Netherlands, but that's clearly just a temporary thing. The rollout to other territories might be taking a few days though. The standalone Apple Support...

BlackBerry CEO confirms a device with a physical keyboard is in the works

BlackBerry CEO John Chen has confirmed in a TV interview that his company is in fact working on a new smartphone that will have a physical keyboard. Once a staple item in any BlackBerry design, the physical QWERTY keyboard has been missing from both of the company's most recent handsets, the DTEK50 and DTEK60. Those are full-touchscreen designs....

Skype for Android gets UI tweaks in latest update

Microsoft's Skype for Android is receiving a new update through the Google Play Store. While this doesn't come with a huge number of new features or anything like that, it does contain some neat UI tweaks. First off, the Calls tab interface has been updated, now featuring quick call options as well as a new dialer button. Next up, the group call...

OnePlus 3 Android Nougat beta update out this month, final release hits by the end of the year

Yesterday ZTE finally told us when to expect an Android 7.0 Nougat update to hit its Axon 7 smartphone, and today it's time for OnePlus to come clean regarding its latest flagship, the OnePlus 3. A beta build of Nougat for the handset will become available this month, apparently, with the final release being rolled out by the end of the year. That...

A Project Ara (A8A01) developer smartphone unit gets in the spotlight

Google canceled Project Ara modular smartphone endeavor back in September leaving many developers and potential customers who've been looking forward to the project empty handed. Our colleagues at Phandroid have managed to get their hands on a developer edition Project Ara unit with the model number "A8A01" and they've brought us some nice looking...

Google recommends OEMs use USB-PD, could make it compulsory later

The Android smartphone charging protocol is a bit of a mess. While Google itself has been using USB Power Delivery protocol since last year to provide fast charging on its devices, most Android devices rely on Qualcomm's Quick Charge, while others have come up with their own version, such as the DASH charging on the OnePlus 3. Unfortunately, both...

Wireless upgrade kit for HTC Vive cuts the wires out of VR

Virtual reality is still in its infancy and its held back by several things - including literally by cables. HTC has a clever chaperone system that keeps you from walking into walls and now the company (along with manufacturer TPCast) have a solution to the cable problem as well - the HTC Vive wireless upgrade kit. It is what it says - the multiple...

Samsung Gear S3 frontier and classic launch, global rollout begins

The Samsung Gear S3 classic and frontier were announced at IFA back in September, it feels so long ago. Now the Tizen-powered smartwatch is on sale in its home country of South Korea and will launch in several other markets in a week. Starting November 18, the S3 duo will be available in the UK, France, Germany, the US, Australia, Dubai and Singapore....

Xbox One outsells Sony's PS4 yet again - four months in row

Citing data from market research firm NPD, Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox One was the best-selling gaming console in the US for October. With this, the Xbox One has managed to outsell Sony's PS4 for four months in a row. In addition, the Xbox One was the best-selling gaming console last month in the UK and Australia as well. "Thanks to the...

Mysterious OnePlus Pixel with Snapdragon 820 SoC and 6GB RAM spotted on Geekbench

A mysterious OnePlus smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench. Listed as OnePlus Pixel, the device is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset and has 6GB RAM. The handset runs Android Nougat version 7.1. As you might already know, OnePlus is set to unveil a new phone dubbed OnePlus 3T on November 15. The possibility of the Pixel being 3T is almost nil...

HTC Bolt: First look

The first thing that comes to mind as I learn about the new HTC Bolt is the Verizon-exclusive HTC Thunderbolt, a very successful smartphone from 2011. Some things never change, don't they? HTC has now teamed up with another US carrier, Sprint, to release an exclusive device which introduces a new connectivity feature. Source: http://www.gsmare...

Deal: $120 discount on Samsung Galaxy S7, free wireless charger included as well

If you are in the US and are planning to purchase the Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, you'll be glad to know that both the phones (unlocked models) are currently available at discounted rates in the country. Specifically, Best Buy has the Galaxy S7 listed for $549.99, which translates into a discount of $120. The retailer is also including a free fast...

HTC Bolt dashes to Sprint: a 5.5" phone with HTC 10's design, IP57

The rumor mill built up a good deal of hype for the HTC Bolt - an un-Googled Pixel XL with extra stuff like waterproofing and fancy new headphones, what's not to love? HTC and Sprint (which has exclusivity on the phone in the US) even roped in famous sprinter Usain Bolt for the promotion of the phone. The HTC Bolt is carved out of aluminum using...

alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 and VR is now available for purchase

As scheduled, the Windows 10-powered alcatel IDOL 4S has been launched. The device is currently available for purchase in the US, where T-Mobile is selling it for $469.99 (or $19.59 per month for 2-years). Specs-wise, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is 64GB....

Samsung Galaxy A8 (dual-SIM variant) gets security update

Samsung has started rolling out a new update to the dual-SIM variant of its Galaxy A8 smartphone. The update brings Android security patch for the month of October. In case you aren't aware, the standard Galaxy A8 received the October security update last month. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take time for the update to hit your...

Nextbit Robin's Mint color variant down to $170 as well

If you recall, earlier this month, Nextbit's cloud-focused Robin smartphone came down to $170 in the United States. The discount, however, was only on the Midnight color variant of the phone - the Mint model was listed for $197. If you have been waiting for the Mint color variant's price to come down as well, you'll be glad to know that has happened....

Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge launching in South Korea today

Samsung has announced that the new Blue Coral color variant of its Galaxy S7 edge smartphone will be launched in its home country of South Korea on November 11 (today). The device will be available in both 32GB and 64GB storage variants, and will be offered by all major South Korean carriers, including SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus. The new model...

Samsung Gear IconX gets a small price cut in US

If you are a Samsung fan in the US, and are in the market for wireless earphones, here is a deal for you: the South Korean company's Gear IconX earbuds have received a small price cut in your country - currently going for around $184. Amazon has the accessory listed on its website at that price. What's worth mentioning is that this price is only...

‘Night mode' (eye strain reduction) could make a return on Nexus devices

Many were upset that ‘Night mode' went missing on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X once the Android Nougat 7.1 beta OTA was installed. After much buzz about the omission of Night mode, Ian Lake from Google spoke about why the feature went missing: "it requires driver support that is no present on Nexus devices," This was about a couple of weeks ago. "Night...

WhatsApp enables two-step verification in its Android and Windows betas

Today WhatsApp has started turning on two-step verification in its beta releases for both Android and Windows Phone. On Android, this feature is live in version 2.16.341 and above (maybe even earlier). On the Windows side, you'll see it if you're using WhatsApp 2.16.280 or newer. If you're using the betas for either operating system, you'll find...

Instagram Stories now support mentions, links, and Boomerang

Today Instagram is adding some new features to Stories, the section it initially ripped off from Snapchat, but then made it better. Last month Stories started being featured in Instagram's Explore tab, for example. As part of Instagram 9.7, which is rolling out through the iTunes App Store for iOS, Google Play Store for Android, and Windows Store...

ZTE Axon 7 will receive Android 7.0 Nougat update in January

ZTE's Axon 7 has so far managed to do pretty well in the market, playing OnePlus' game of offering very good specs in a package that's priced like a mid-ranger. The Axon 7 is however still running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, so you may be wondering when (or if) to expect an update to the newer and tastier Nougat. Thankfully, ZTE's German arm has actually...

Google's Daydream View VR headset will support Cardboard soon

Before it unveiled Daydream and the Daydream View headset, Google's push into VR was called Cardboard. This consisted of a simple and cheap headset design, an actual cardboard headset made by Google, as well as an app ecosystem for Android. While the first two of those have been superseded by the release of the Daydream View (which is available today),...

Huawei P9 sales reach 9 million

The P9 is proving to be quite the successful smartphone for Huawei. The Chinese company seems to be selling P9 units like hot cakes across the world. Back in September we heard that the P9 had crossed the 6 million sales mark, and today Huawei has unveiled that its flagship smartphone has achieved another milestone. Up to this point, Huawei has sold...

PayPal gains Siri integration, you can send and request money with your voice

Starting today, PayPal's mobile app for iOS is getting Siri integration. This means that if you own an iPhone or iPad running iOS 10 you're able to send and request money through PayPal just by telling Siri. It's as easy as it sounds. You need to say something like "Hey Siri, send George $50 using PayPal". And that's it. The new feature is available...

Sony announces FS7 II video camera

Sony FS7 is one of the most popular semi-professional video cameras on the market. It is popular among indie filmmakers and YouTube content creators for its high quality video, feature set, compact design, and affordable pricing compared to professional video cameras. Sony has now launched a successor in the form of the FS7 II, which will be sold...

New OnePlus X update brings November security patch

OnePlus has started pushing out a new update to its OnePlus X smartphone. The update - which arrives as OxygenOS 3.1.4 - brings along several changes, including the Android security fixes for the month of November. In addition, the update - which is being rolled out incrementally - also includes fix for launcher-related crashes and features auto-brightness...

Honor UK has launched a EMUI 5 beta test for the Honor 8

A few days ago, Huawei unveiled its new Mate 9 pair and really upped the stakes in the high-end smartphone market. Besides its undoubtedly impressive specs sheet, the Mate 9 also shines with the new and improved EMUI 5. It brings about numerous tweaks and changes, most of which stem directly from user feedback. And even though, Huawei specifically...

ASUS launches ZenFone 3 Max in India

ASUS has launched the new ZenFone 3 Max in India. The phone is being launched in two variants with a 5.2-inch display and 5.5-inch display. The 5.5-inch model has a 1080p display with Snapdragon 430, 3GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage, 16 megapixel, f2.0 rear camera with laser and phase detection autofocus, 8 megapixel f2.2 front camera, dual SIM support,...

Quick Charge 4.0 may provide up to 28W of power, smartly

Growth in battery capacity seems to have stalled but one thing keeps growing - the rate at which batteries charge. Qualcomm is rumored to introduce Quick Charge 4.0 soon which will push a whopping 28W of power to supported phones. For comparison, current Quick Charge 3.0 tops out at 18W, Huawei' Super Charge is faster at 22.5W, Oppo's VOOC is at...

Android 7.0 'Galaxy Beta Program' officially announced by Samsung

Samsung has officially announced Android 7.0 'Galaxy Beta Program' for users of the company's Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones. While we know that the program is already live in South Korea, the announcement says the Galaxy Beta Program is now open to users in the US and UK as well. Users in China will also be able to participate soon. "Applicants...

Nikon announces D5600 entry-level DSLR

Just under two years after releasing its first touchscreen camera - the D5500 - Nikon is announcing its successor. The D5600 builds upon the D5500 with Nikon's SnapBridge which keeps the camera constantly connected to a smartphone through low energy Bluetooth. The touchscreen interface now has a virtual Fn button, which gives quick access to key...

Nougat-powered ZTE BV080 with octa-core CPU and 13MP front camera spotted on GFXBench

A new ZTE smartphone has been spotted on GFXBench, revealing some of its key specs. Listed as ZTE BV080, the device is powered by a Snapdragon chipset with octa-core 1.4GHz processor, and sports a 5.2-inch full HD display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB. In terms of camera, the handset features a 13MP rear unit as well as a 13MP front...

Gionee S9 set to be unveiled next week

Gionee has announced that the S9, which - along with the S9T - was recently spotted on TENAA, will be unveiled next week (November 15 to be precise). The announcement came in the form of a teaser image that also confirmed dual rear-camera setup on the phone. The teaser doesn't contain any mention of the Gionee S9T, so it's not yet confirmed whether...

Microsoft rolls out update aimed at fixing latest Surface Pro 3 battery issues

It's been months that Microsoft Surface Pro 3 users have been complaining that their device is reporting lower battery capacity than expected. The company released a fix for the issue back in August this year, but just a few weeks later some users again started complaining about battery life-related problems. Now, the Redmond, Washington-based firm...

Tipster confirms Samsung Galaxy S8 model numbers, reveals new Galaxy Note is in the works as well

Samsung's Galaxy S flagships from last year - the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge - carried model numbers of SM-G920 and G925, respectively. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones launched earlier this year came with SM-G930 and SM-G935 model numbers. So, it was reasonable to expect that the Galaxy S8 flagships will carry model numbers of SM-G940 and SM-G945....

Android 7.0 beta firmware for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge leaks

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge, and would like to try out Nougat on your device, here's some news: a firmware based on Android 7.0 beta has leaked online. For the Galaxy S7, it bumps the version to G930FXXU1ZPK4, and for the S7 Edge, to G935FXXU1ZPK4. Before you go ahead start installing it, keep in mind that it is a beta firmware, meaning...

64GB SanDisk microSD card going for around $45 in US

If you are a SanDisk fan, and are in the market for a microSD card, you'll be glad to know that the 64GB SanDisk Extreme Plus memory card is currently going for around $45 in the US - $44.81 to be precise. Amazon has the card listed on its website at that price, down from the $119.99 tag it usually carriers there. It supports up to 95MB/s transfer...

There are some reports of Pixel users with LTE issues

Google's phone hasn't had major issues or bugs upon its release. However, a small number of folks, namely in South America, whose carriers primarily use Band 4. Some other reports of the same issue have come from Telus and Bell customers in Canada, despite these reports, there haven't been any issues reported from the US. What most of the reports...

YouTube VR app for Android goes live in the Play Store

Google is getting serious about VR this year. With VR capabilities built into the latest Android release, and with its very own Daydream View VR headset becoming available tomorrow, the search giant has released a new app into the Play Store today. It's called YouTube VR, and is, well, YouTube in VR. As you can see from the screenshot below, it turns...