LeEco Le Pro 3 hands-on

LeEco was one of the first devices to feature a Snapdragon 821 CPU, an incremental update over Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chipset. It was on its way to being the first, but Asus' Zenphone 3 Deluxe beat the Ecophone to the punch10:45 . Anyway, the Le Pro 3 is the company's flagship device and it's one of two devices that the Chinese manufacturer is bringing over to the US market alongside the Le S3, a mid-range version of the Le Pro 3. The company has been working really hard to get its TVs, smartphones, and eventually a ‘Super Bike', (yeah, like a bicycle) and the ambitious company even has...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/just_in_leeco_le_pro_3_handson-news-22222.php

Lumia 950 XL now $299 at the Microsoft store

Microsoft has slashed the price of its flagship smartphone offering by a massive $200 and the Lumia 950 XL now costs a modest (for its top-shelf status) $299. The Lumia 950 (non-XL) goes for $249, $150 off, but is out of stock. You could splurge and get an HP Elite x3 - that one rocks the newer Snapdragon 820 chipset, and not the troubled 810 in the 950XL. HP's smartphone is also discounted, but at $649, it's not as great a deal as the Lumia. Then again, the price includes the Desk Dock, which can make the Elite X3 sort of a desktop PC, Continuum and all. The offers are valid...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lumia_950xl_now_299_at_the_microsoft_store-news-22233.php

Vine lives on as Vine Camera

Twitter seemingly pulled the plug on Vine back in October, then rumor had it the company was in talks to sell the service. Well, no, and no, apparently. In a blog post Twitter has announced that come January it will be transforming Vine into Vine Camera. This new app will allow you to record 6-second clips and share them on Twitter, or just save them on your phone for later viewing. Meanwhile, following an update of the current app, you can now download all your existing vines. You can also do so from the vine.co website, where everything is otherwise business as usual. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vine_lives_on_as_vine_camera-news-22232.php

LG partners up with Apple, Google, and Microsoft to develop foldable display panels

We're slowly but steadily heading towards foldable smartphones and Samsung might be the pioneer in the field. It won't be alone, though, that's for sure, as LG Display is developing foldable OLED panels itself, with some heavyweight device manufacturers joining its team. A report out of South Korea states that LG's Display subsidiary has partnered up with Apple, Google, and Microsoft for the task of creating foldable display panels. The company's own smartphone division is also on board. It's not the first time we're hearing about LG's endeavors in the foldable display space....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_partners_up_with_apple_google_and_microsoft_to_develop_foldable_display_panels-news-22231.php

Samsung's investigation of the Note7 debacle complete, findings report sent out to labs

We all know the sad story of the exploding Samsung Galaxy Note7 that lived a very short life and got recalled and discontinued due to safety concerns. Initially, Samsung had blamed a battery supplier for the issue, but as it later turned out that wasn't the case and the company struggled to find the exact cause. Samsung committed to investigating and revealing the cause of the issue by the end of the year, and it seems that the Korean maker is set to make good on that promise. The internal investigation is apparently complete and Samsung has sent the findings report to the Korea...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_investigation_of_the_note7_debacle_complete_findings_report_sent_out_to_labs-news-22230.php

Nougat update confirmed for Xiaomi's Mi Note, Mi 4c, Mi 4s, and Mi Max smartphones

After rolling out the Nougat update to its Mi 5 smartphone last week. Xiaomi has now confirmed some more of its phones that'll get the update. The confirmation came in the form of a Weibo post from a company representative. The list includes the Mi 4c, Mi 4s, Mi Note, and Mi Max. There's currently no information on exactly when the update will be rolled out, although reports say that might happen sometime in the first quarter of 2017. Other Xiaomi devices that'll get the update include the Mi 5s, Mi Note 2, Mi Mix. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_update_confirmed_for_xiaomi_mi_4c_mi_4s_mi_note_and_mi_max_-news-22229.php

Report says Samsung Pay's India launch could happen in H1 2017

Just recently, Samsung's mobile payments service - Samsung Pay - arrived in Malaysia (although in beta at the moment), and now there are reports of another Asian country getting the service soon. The country in question is India, where, reports say, the South Korean company will launch the service sometime in H1 2017. The tech giant is currently said to be testing the service in the country. Of course, there's currently no official world on Samsung Pay's India launch, so take all this with a pinch of salt. And even if these reports are accurate to the last detail, chances of the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/report_says_samsung_pays_india_launch_could_happen_in_h1_2017-news-22227.php

Mysterious BlackBerry BBC100-1 spotted on regulator's website

A mysterious BlackBerry device has been spotted on Indonesian regulator's website. Listed as BBC100-1 on the Asian country's e-Certification database POSTEL, the device comes from a company called BB MERAH PUTIH, PT. Given that the DTEK60 is BBA100-1, and the yet-to-be-unveiled 'Mercury' is BBB100-1, it'd be reasonable to assume that the BBC100-1 is a brand new BlackBerry phone. Sadly, there's currently no more information available on the phone, including whether or not it'll be available outside of Indonesia. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_blackberry_bbc1001_spotted_on_regulators_website-news-22228.php

Evernote backtracks, says won't read users' notes unless they opt-in

Shortly after announcing an update to its privacy policy that would have compromised the privacy of user data, Evernote has backtracked on its plans. "After receiving a lot of customer feedback expressing concerns about our upcoming Privacy Policy changes over the past few days, Evernote is reaffirming its commitment to keep privacy at the center of what we do," the company said in a blog post. "As a result, we will not implement the previously announced Privacy Policy changes that were scheduled to go into effect January 23, 2017." In case you missed, the change in privacy...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/evernote_backtracks_says_wont_read_users_notes-news-22226.php

New rumor says Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro will go on sale January 21

Samsung's Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro smartphones were initially set to be made official this month, but recent reports said there has been a delay and the unveiling has been pushed back to January next year. Now, thanks to a new rumor, we have the exact launch date for the handsets. The rumor, which comes in the form of a Weibo post, says the phones will go on sale January 21 onwards. The Galaxy C7 Pro has been in the news lately. The device recently received Wi-Fi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA), and has also cleared China's TENAA. It's powered by a Snapdragon 626...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_rumor_says_samsung_galaxy_c5_pro_and_c7_pro_will_go_on_sale_january_21-news-22225.php

Super Mario Run breaks record for most-launch-day downloads in App Store history

According to App analytics firm Apptopia Nintendo's first official Mario game for any mobile platform has been downloaded a whopping 2.85 million times in the first day of launch and is on its way to break Pokemon Go's record for the most first-week downloads on the App Store. That number bested another Nintendo Title, Pokemon Go, which now holds the #2 spot for the most downloaded app on the first day of launch. With a number of 900,000 downloads (according to the same App analytics firm), Pokemon Go did not gather as many downloads as Super Mario Run, however that's due to Pokemon Go's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/super_mario_run_breaks_record_for_mostlaunchday_downloads_in_app_store_history-news-22224.php

Nougat update could bring fingerprint gestures on current Galaxy devices

The Galaxy Beta program is currently in the full swing of things and part of that program is taking suggestions and feedback from participants of the program. According to a reply received from a tester, Samsung is pleased to announce that it it "trying to improve the features of the Fingerprint Scanner. A beta program tester suggested that the fingerprint scanner should work similarly to the way the Google Pixel (XL) allow you to swipe up or down to control the notification shade. As a reference, Google Pixel users can swipe up or down on the fingerprint scanner while the device is in use...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_update_could_bring_fingerprint_gestures_on_current_galaxy_devices-news-22223.php

New Lenovo Yoga Book version running Chrome OS will debut next year

The Lenovo Yoga Book 2-in-1 was unveiled at IFA this summer and it managed to instantly turn heads thanks to its unique design that's devoid of a traditional physical keyboard. Instead, it comes with a pressure-sensitive surface where they keyboard should be, which you can use as a keyboard, but it's also possible to jot down notes and stuff on it using the Real Pen stylus. So far Lenovo has been selling the Yoga Book with either Windows 10 or Android preinstalled, but starting in 2017 there will be a third option - a Yoga Book running Chrome OS. This was confirmed by Jeff Meredith,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_lenovo_yoga_book_version_running_chrome_os_will_debut_next_year-news-22221.php

Google makes Gboard for Android official

A few days ago the first iteration of Gboard for Android surfaced online, despite the fact that Google hadn't yet updated its keyboard's description in the Play Store. Two small updates later, Gboard for Android is now official, mere months after the keyboard was released for iOS. Gboard is in fact the new name of the Google Keyboard app for Android, so you'll get it through an update for that, there's no need to install anything else. Gboard has support for writing in multiple languages at the same time, glide typing, voice typing, and built-in emoji and GIF search. Additionally, through...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_makes_gboard_for_android_official-news-22220.php

Just in: Lenovo Moto M

The Lenovo Moto M was announced a month ago, and its popularity is growing steadily ever since. The mid-ranger leaked quite a few times before, teasing various features before its premiere. Even though on paper the Moto M does not offer anything to make it stand out in the crowd of mid-rangers, it still made it to lots of wish lists for the holiday season. We surely are curious why people are loving the Moto M so much and we'll find out very soon. Lenovo's Moto M key strengths include an all-metal body, a lively 5.5" IPS display, Helio P10 chipset with 3 or 4GB of RAM, and a very...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/just_in_lenovo_moto_m-news-22219.php

Samsung Galaxy S8 to come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor

In today's episode number 'who's still counting' of the Galaxy S8 rumor saga, it is suggested that a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor will make it to the next-gen Samsung flagship. The reason cited is that in initial testing of the fingerprint sensor embedded in the display has proven inaccurate, and a dedicated sensor is still needed. Why, what's wrong with the Home button, you ask? There will be no Home 'button', strictly speaking, as multiple sources have already stated, and the entire front of the phone will be mostly display. That's why when Synaptics (a Samsung component supplier)...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_to_come_with_a_rearmounted_fingerprint_sensor-news-22216.php

Xiaomi announces 20000mAh Power Bank with Quick Charge 3.0

Xiaomi has launched a newer version of its 20000mAh Power Bank, with the main new feature being the two-way Quick Charge 3.0 support. While the previous Power Bank only supported Quick Charge 2.0 to charge the Power Bank itself, the output was still limited to 5.1V/3.6A over its two USB ports combined. The new model is still limited to the same output when using both the ports but when you connect just a single Quick Charge 3.0 device to one of its ports, it can output 5V/2.4A, 9V/2A, and 12V/1.5A. And as before, the Power Bank itself can charge at the same speeds. The new...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_announces_20000mah_power_bank_with_quick_charge_30-news-22217.php

Huawei Honor Magic unveiled: curvy body, dual cameras

Huawei unveiled the curviest phone ever - the Honor Magic. Every edge and every corner of the device is as smooth as a pebble, but what's inside is cutting edge. The screen measures 5.09" - a tack sharp AMOLED with QHD resolution (577ppi) - and it sits below the curved glass. The flowing body of the phone measures 7.8mm thick and weighs 145g. It is available in Golden Black and Porcelain White. On the back is a dual 12MP camera (color + monochrome) with an f/2.2 aperture and large 1.4µm pixels, plus an 8MP selfie camera (f/2.0). The Huawei Honor Magic runs Android 6.0 with "Honor...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_magic_unveiled_curvy_body_dual_cameras-news-22214.php

Motorola Moto 360 Sport drops to under $100

The Motorola Moto 360 Sport has received yet another price cut. The smartwatch, which launched back in January this year carrying a $300 price tag, is now available for under $100. B&H Photo has the Flame and White color variants of the Android Wear-powered watch listed for $99.99, down around $100 from what the wearable device has been going for in the past few months (around $200). No word on exactly when the offer ends (the listings just say "Limited supply at this price"), so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. For more information, head to the Source link...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_360_sport_drops_to_under_100-news-22206.php

Sony Xperia X and X Compact start receiving Nougat update

If you own a Sony Xperia X or Xperia X Compact smartphone, and have been waiting for the Nougat update to arrive on your handset, here's some good news: the update has started rolling out. Specifically, it's hitting the Xperia X (F5121), Xperia X Dual (F5122), and Xperia X Compact (F5321) devices. Sadly, not all the markets are getting the update - the list currently includes Australia, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam. This comes nearly a couple of weeks after the Sony Xperia XZ started getting the update. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_and_x_compact_start_receiving_nougat_update-news-22210.php

HTC 10 receives $200 price cut in US for limited time

The HTC 10 is currently being sold at discounted rates in the US. HTC itself is running a promo where it's offering the phone for $499 - $200 off. That's not it. The company is also throwing in free Jabra Move Wireless Headphones (usually worth $60) with each purchase of the phone. The offer runs through December 20, and is valid on purchase of unlocked, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint models. For those having specific color preference, it's worth mentioning that red and gold colors are only available with the unlocked model. For more information on the deal, head to the Source...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_10_receives_200_price_cut_in_us_for_limited_time-news-22204.php

December security update hitting Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge units in India as well

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones in India. Weighing in at around 270MB, the update brings along Android security fixes for the month of December. There's currently no information on what other changes (if any) are included in the update. This comes nearly a week after Galaxy S7 edge units in Australia started receiving the update. At that time, there were no reports of Australian Galaxy S7 receiving the update, but that's likely to have changed in the past week. Coming back to the update in India, it may take some time before...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/december_security_update_hitting_samsung_galaxy_s7_s7_edge_units_in_india_as_well-news-22209.php

Motorola Moto M lands in Europe

The Motorola Moto M - which was made official last month, and is currently only available in a couple of Asian countries (India and China) - has now landed in Europe as well. Specifically, the phone has been launched in Slovakia carrying a €279 (around $290) price tag. It is expected to hit other European markets soon. Specs-wise, the device is powered by Helio P10 chipset (Helio P15 in India) and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. It comes in 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB memory options, features 16MP/8MP camera combo, and packs in a 3,050mAh battery. The device runs Android 6.0.1...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_m_lands_in_europe-news-22208.php

Unlocked Motorola Moto Z again drops to under $500 in US

If you recall, late last month, the Motorola Moto Z (unlocked, 64GB variant) was going for $499.99 in the United States. For those who missed that deal, here's some good news: the device is down to the same price, again. That, in case you aren't aware, is a discount of $200 given that Motorola is officially selling the handset for $699.99 in the country. Specifically, Amazon has the Lunar Grey model listed on its website for that price. The model comes with US warranty, and is compatible with GSM networks like T-Mobile and AT&T. There's currently no information on when the offer...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/unlocked_motorola_moto_z_again_drops_to_under_500_in_us-news-22203.php

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge Nougat update moves into carrier testing

Looks like the Nougat update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, which is currently being beta tested by the South Korean company, will soon be rolled out to the general public. That's because the update has moved into the carrier testing stage. Specifically, Vodafone Australia has updated their website to reflect that the update is under testing. While there's no mention of the exact Nougat version that's being tested by the carrier, we know that both Galaxy S7 and S7 edge will skip Android 7.0 and jump straight to version 7.1. Also, there's currently no official word on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_s7_edge_nougat_update_moves_into_carrier_testing-news-22207.php

Nintendo Switch patent suggests possible VR accessory

Nintendo is all set to release its newest hybrid gaming console, the Nintendo Switch, early next year with more details to be announced in January. A member of the NeoGAF forums has shed some light on a bunch of patent applications that were just published in Nintendo's name. Sometimes we can see some of the planned functions of a product pass through the US Patent Office before it becomes a reality, but oftentimes, a patent might only live on as an idea, never to be realized. Among these patents, one of the sections (between 0507 through 0516) details the functions of a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nintendo_switch_patent_suggests_possible_vr_accessory-news-22205.php

Apple outlines what will happen if you lose an Airpod

Just last week, Apple was still dead silent about the long-delayed Apple Airpods that were announced alongside the iPhone 7. Reasons for the delays pointed to troubles syncing audio streams between the two Airpods and the other reason was that Apple was still figuring out how to deal with customers who lose an Airpod or their charging case. Well, shortly after that post, Apple released the Airpods to the market, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Likewise, Appdle has also detailed on its website its rules for replacing any Airpod parts. For $160, you get the Airpod...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_outlines_what_will_happen_if_you_lose_an_airpod-news-22201.php

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro gets WiFi certified

After clearing China's TENAA, the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro - which is said to be made official sometime in the month of January - has now received Wi-Fi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). Specs-wise, from what all we've gathered so far, the device is powered by a Snapdragon 626 chipset and sports a 5.7-inch 1080p touchscreen. RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is 64GB. The handset features a 16MP/16MP camera combo, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c7_pro_gets_wifi_certified-news-22202.php

Instagram reaches 600 million users

Say what you will about Instagram's recent quest to beat Snapchat at its own game, but the strategy seems to be working. The Facebook-owned social network centered on photos has announced today that it has more than 600 million users. The last 100 million of those have signed up in the past six months, which is impressive because it took the service nine months to go from 400 million to 500 million. So Instagram's user growth is in fact accelerating, and that's where the Snapchatifiying strategy probably helped. Instagram has been adding loads of features in the past few months, even...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/instagram_reaches_600_million_users-news-22200.php

BlackBerry branded smartphones will be made and sold by TCL from now on

Back in September BlackBerry first announced that it would stop designing and building phones itself. The Canadian company said it would rely on "hardware partners" going forward, and these companies would be the ones making and selling BlackBerry branded phones in the future. Today BlackBerry is basically making that partner official. The company in question is TCL, the Chinese multinational electronics corporation that also sells mobile devices under the Alcatel brand. This move is anything but surprising, since TCL and BlackBerry have already cooperated on two smartphones, namely the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_branded_smartphones_will_be_made_and_sold_by_tcl_from_now_on-news-22199.php

Verizon changes its mind, will issue Note7 update that prevents charging on January 5

Earlier this month Samsung announced its intention to release a new software update for still unreturned Galaxy Note7 units in the US. The Korean company said this would be deployed starting on December 19, and once the new software is installed the Note7 will not be able to charge anymore. This is an escalation from the previous update, the one which capped charging at 60%. So following this update, those who still have a Note7 around will basically own a useless piece of technology. Obviously, Samsung hopes this will entice the holdouts to finally return their fire-prone handsets. On the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_changes_its_mind_will_issue_note7_update_that_prevents_charging_on_january_5-news-22198.php

Facebook Messenger has a newer, faster camera with art and special effects

Facebook really, really wants to do all it can to take on Snapchat. Following a myriad of feature introductions to Instagram that were supposed to make it more similar to Snapchat, the time has come for Messenger to enjoy some of that action too. Well, it's not the first time something Snapchat-like came to Messenger, but this Facebook app is still less Snapchatified than Instagram. That might not be for long. In the coming days, whether you use Messenger on Android or iOS, you'll see a revamped camera experience. For starters, the camera button will be placed in the center of the screen,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/facebook_messenger_has_a_newer_faster_camera_with_art_and_special_effects-news-22197.php

Meizu m3 max review: A different note

The Meizu m3 max is one of the latest additions to Meizu's m3 midrange series. It's two-months old already, but we didn't want to miss the opportunity to present this phablet to our readers, especially with the shopping season hitting some highs lately.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_m3_max-review-1534.php

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is now available in black

If you are looking for a good Samsung phablet to pick up, to say, fill the void left behind by the Galaxy Note7, the S7 edge is definitely a no-brainer. However, if you don't really mind sacrificing a few things, like the curved panel and a little bit of performance, the Galaxy C9 Pro is a prime candidate. After quite a few photo leaks and online sightings, today, the Korean giant finally released the black variant of the handset, arguably making it even more appealing. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro in black As previously mentioned, nothing was changed in the styling...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_just_made_the_black_samsung_galaxy_c9_pro_official-news-22196.php

Pebble cloud services to continue through 2017

Pebble has announced that it will be maintaining the cloud services through 2017. These are essential for all the internet related functionality on the Pebble watches to work. Going forward, the mobile app will be updated to reduce the dependency on cloud services, so the watch will function even after the cloud services shut down. Everything that does not require cloud services, such as Pebble Health, will continue to work as it does now even after 2017. The company is currently evaluating how much further into the future it will enable smart features such as dictation, messaging,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pebble_cloud_services_to_continue_through_2017-news-22195.php

LG will be bringing new 4K HDR monitors to CES 2017

LG is not one to shy away from innovation and rightfully so, since the Korean company has been a giant in the display worlds for some time now. With the rapid evolution and growing adoption of the new HDR standard, an influx of compatible hardware was bound to follow. And what better place than CES 2017 to show off some new gear. According to a new press release, LG is planning to focus on the monitor niche this year and release a few compelling HDR-capable displays for gamers and multimedia professional alike. First up is the LG 32UD99. That is a 32-inch, 3840 x 2160 pixel monitor with a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_will_be_bringing_a_few_new_4k_hdr_monitors_to_ces_2017-news-22193.php

Sony Xperia XA successor rendered: Type-C port, slim bezels

Already quite the looker, the Xperia XA may be in for a successor to bring its design up to date with the latest Xperia XZ flagship. This alleged new model, with a name yet to be determined, has gotten some unofficial renders, complete with precise dimensions. If the source turns out to be on the money, the future 5-incher will keep this year's model's tight side bezels - measuring 145 x 66.8 x 7.99mm, it's precisely as wide as the current XA. It may have gotten a millimeter and a half taller, and 0.1mm thicker but who's going to notice. Renders of the alleged Sony Xperia XA...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa_successor_rendered_typec_port_slim_bezels-news-22194.php

Sharp will stop delivering LCD TV panels to Samsung

Foxconn acquired Sharp earlier this year and formed a joint venture, Sakai Display Products. Sakai (and Sharp before that) used to deliver LCD TV panels to Samsung (to the tune of 5 million units a year, 11% of the global production), but the Foxconn-owned company just cut ties with Samsung. The Korean maker still stands to receive a total of 2-3 million 40" and 60" panels this year. Declining prices of LCD panels has been hurting Sharp's bottom line and the company's new owners plan a return to profitability by Q1 of 2018. Reportedly, Sharp attempted to negotiate higher prices, but...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_will_stop_delivering_lcd_tv_panels_to_samsung-news-22192.php

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) specs leak once again

An alleged update of Samsung's Galaxy A5 model, predictably named the A5 (2017) has been circulating the rumor mill for some time now. The handset was first spotted in an early benchmark back in August, followed by a few renders, leaks and even an alleged beta unit review on video. Since the previous Galaxy A5 (2016) was unveiled in December, it is likely the 2017 iteration will hit shelves soon as well. We already have a pretty good idea on what to expect in terms of specs and a fresh new leak from an Arabic source offers yet another confirmation of some of the hardware. The...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5_2017_specs_leak_once_again-news-22191.php

Sony schedules its CES 2017 press conference

Sony has scheduled its press conference for CES - the tech bonanza officially starts January 5, but an impatient Sony will reveal its new gadgets on the 4th (Wednesday). The event starts at 5:00pm local time in Las Vegas and if you can't attend, you can at least watch the livestream. And if you are there, make sure to visit the Sony Booth (17300) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. What can we expect? Well, two Sony Xperia phones - G3121 and 3112 - will be shown off according to rumors, and despite early impressions, they will be powered by Snapdragon 820. Maybe we'll get a progress...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_schedules_its_ces_2017_press_conference-news-22190.php

Motorola Moto Z Play running Nougat receives WiFi certification

Looks like Motorola's Moto Z Play smartphone is all set to receive the Android Nougat update. Model XT1635-02, running Android version 7.0, has received Wi-Fi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). While there is currently no information on exactly when the roll out will begin, given that the Nougat-powered model of the handset has started collecting the required certifications, we expect that to happen sooner than later. This comes just a few days after the Moto X Play running Android Nougat (version 7.1) was spotted on benchmarking website GFXbench. The Nougat update has been...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_z_play_running_android_nougat_receives_wifi_certification-news-22188.php

Evernote updates its privacy policy to allow employees to read your notes, and you can't opt out of this

Popular online note-taking service Evernote has announced an update to its privacy policy, allowing some of its employees to read your notes. The updated policy will come into effect starting January 23, 2017. The reason behind the move is described as: "this is primarily to make sure that our machine learning technologies are working correctly, in order to surface the most relevant content and features to you." And that's not all - there's no way for users to opt-out of this change. "And please note that you cannot opt out of employees looking at your content for other reasons...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/evernote_updates_its_privacy_policy_to_allow_employees_to_read_your_notes_and_you_cant_opt_out_of_th-news-22185.php

alcatel IDOL 4S with Windows 10 to soon be available in Europe

The Windows 10-powered alcatel IDOL 4S, which is currently only available in the US (through T-Mobile), might soon hit Europe as well. A tweet from the company's French subsidiary says select European countries, including France will be getting it. Vous avez été nombreux à nous interroger sur l'IDOL 4S Windows 10. Good news : quelques pays en Europe (France 😀) vont l'avoir ! #staytuned— alcatel mobile FR (@alcatelmobileFR) December 13, 2016 No word on pricing though. Also, It's worth noting that unlike alcatel's other country-specific Twitter accounts, the French account ...

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New rumor reveals Snapdragon 820 SoC for Sony Xperia G3121 and G3112

Remember the Sony Xperia G3121 and G3112 that were spotted on the website of Russian regulatory body back in October this year? Well, new details have emerged about these handsets. According to a rumor out of China, the devices will be powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC. The rumor also says that the phones will sport 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch display, respectively, and will be unveiled at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017. Needless to say, none of this has been officially confirmed, so don't take anything for granted just yet. Via

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BlackBerry DTEK50 currently going for $230 in US

If you are a BlackBerry fan in the US, and are planning to purchase an Android-powered BlackBerry smartphone, you'll be glad to know that the DTEK50 is currently going for $230 in the country. B&H Photo is selling the phone at that price, down $70 from the price tag it usually carries there. Other third-party retailers like Amazon are offering the device at comparatively higher rates, while BlackBerry's official US website has the handset listed for $299.99. There's currently no information on when the offer ends, so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. Source

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Lenovo K6 Note announced for India, to go on sale December 17

As expected, Lenovo has made its K6 Note smartphone official in India. The device starts at INR 13,999 (around $205) in the country, and will be available for purchase through offline channels December 17 onwards. Lenovo K6 Note hands-on images The 4,000mAh battery-totting phone will be available in two memory configurations: 32GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. Alongside the phone, the ANT VR headset and its VR Controller will also go on sale, priced at INR 1,299 (around $20) and INR 2,800 (around $40) respectively. "Different entertains better and that's why we've introduced the...

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White ZUK Edge leaks again

The Lenovo ZUK Edge, which is set to be made official early next week, has been the subject of yet another leak. The leaked image shows the white colored variant of the phone from both back and front. The device, in case you don't know, was originally supposed to be made official on December 7, but that didn't happen. However, just yesterday, a new teaser for the handset appeared online, revealing a December 20 unveiling. Specs-wise, the phone is powered by Snapdragon 821 chipset, and has 6GB RAM. Other key specs include 5.5-inch full HD display, 64GB memory, 13MP/8MP camera combo,...

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Remember Yahoo's data breach? It happened again with more accounts than last time

A few months ago, Yahoo admitted to about 500 million email accounts becoming compromised thanks to a hacker a.k.a. Peace. It all started when such hacker promised to sell 200 million usernames, passwords, and birthdates for some $2,000. The data breach affected some people and hackers could gain access to any of these yahoo email accounts, compromising more accounts which were associated with that email address. A new press release from Yahoo confirms that more than one billion accounts' information has been stolen by "an unauthorized third party" back in August of 2013 and...

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Samsung Cloud likely coming to PCs in 2017

Samsung's cloud service - dubbed Samsung Cloud - that made its debut earlier this year with the ill-fated Galaxy Note7 smartphone (but now also available on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge) is likely to arrive on PCs sometime next year. This was revealed by the South Korean company in response to a suggestion from a member of the firm's Galaxy Beta Program. As you can see in the screenshot above, the tech giant revealed that the Samsung Cloud team is already in "deep consideration" on the issue, and they expect the service to arrive on the Web sometime in 2017, although an exact date or...

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9.7-inch Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 with Windows 10 leaks ahead of December 30 release

Xiaomi's Mi Pad 2 is over one year old at this point, so you'd expect a successor to show up pretty soon, right? Right. Meet the Mi Pad 3, which has been leaked today in all its glory in China thanks to some newly uncovered promotional materials. The Mi Pad 3 will be bigger than both of its predecessors, opting to sport a 9.7-inch 2,048x1,536 touchscreen, matching Apple's iPad Pro 9.7 in both size and resolution. Speaking of which, the Mi Pad 3 is barely thinner than Apple's tablet, coming in at 6.08mm compared to 6.1mm. Xiaomi's device weighs only 380g, 57g less than the iPad, and it...

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