Apple will manufacture iPhones in India

Its official! The move has been long in the making, but an official statement from the government of Karnataka has now sealed the deal. To quote local IT minister Priyank Kharge: Apple's iPhones will be made in Bangalore and all devices will be targeted at the domestic market Cupertino is yet to officialize things, or give any time frame for production kick-off, but excitement is already in the air. iPhones will be assembled in a plant in the outskirts of Bangalore by Wistron Corp. This falls in line with Apple's traditional outsourcing approach and this time the lucrative contract will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_manufacture_iphones_in_india-news-23205.php

You can now double-tap to rewind or fast forward in the YouTube app

If you are an avid YouTube user, then chances are, you take advantage of at least a few of the platform's convenient keyboard shortcuts, like the ""J", "K" and "L" trio. But what about your power-user needs on mobile? How come you have to resort to touch scrolling on the often tiny and fiddly timeline every time? Well, it appears someone over at YouTube finally got fed up with it as well and now users on both Android and iOS have been noticing a new double tap shortcut. It is really straight-forward - open a video in full-screen mode, double tap on the left side of the screen and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/you_can_now_doubletap_to_rewind_or_fast_forward_in_the_youtube_app-news-23202.php

BlackBerry Priv starts getting February security update

BlackBerry has started rolling out a new update to its Priv smartphone. It's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of February - the Android security patch level shows '5 February 2017'. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time for the update notification to pop up on your device's screen. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset's Settings menu. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_priv_starts_getting_february_security_update-news-23197.php

Sony launches PS4 Pro, PS4 slim and PS VR in India

Sony has launched the new PS4 Pro and the PS4 slim in India. The consoles will go on sale in the middle of this month. The base PS4 Pro with 1TB of storage is priced at INR 38,990 ($580). As for the PS4 slim, it will retail for INR 27,990 ($416) for the 500GB model and INR 32,990 ($490) for the 1TB model. Sony will also be launching the PlayStation VR later in March this year. The VR bundle will include the VR headset, camera, and a demo disc for INR 41,990 ($625). You will also be able to purchase the VR without the camera later in the year for INR 37,990 ($565). The PS VR...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_launches_ps4_pro_ps4_slim_and_ps_vr_in_india-news-23201.php

New Concept build for Sony Xperia X brings ambient display, other changes

As part of its Concept for Android program, Sony has pushed out a new update to participating Xperia X units. Arriving as version 38.3.A.0.94, the update brings along several changes, including ambient display. The ambient display feature allows your phone screen to wake up whenever there's a new notification. The feature can be enabled/disabled through the 'Ambient display' option in the device's Settings menu. Aside from this, the camera viewfinder now has a fixed brightness. As for bug fixes, the Bluetooth audio loss issue due to Ok Google has been fixed, so is the missed...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_concept_build_for_the_xperia_x_brings_ambient_display_other_changes-news-23196.php

ZTE Blade A2 Plus with 5,000mAh battery arrives in India for around $180

After launching it in China last year, ZTE has now brought the Blade A2 Plus to India. The device - which packs in a massive 5,000mAh battery - carries a price tag of INR 11,999 (around $180), and is a Flipkart exclusive in the country (it will go on sale Monday onwards). Specs-wise, the phone is powered by MediaTek MT6750T chipset, and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. RAM is 4GB (there's a 3GB variant as well, but it's not available in India), while internal memory is 32GB. In terms of camera, the handset features a 13MP/8MP combo. Measuring 155x76.2x9.8mm, and weighing in at...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_blade_a2_plus_arrives_in_india_for_around_180-news-23195.php

The Sony Playstation 4 Pro is getting "Boost Mode" for older games and external HDD support

If you are currently participating in Sony's PlayStation beta program, then you might already be running the beta version of firmware 4.50. If that isn't the case, there is still quite a lot to be excited about if you are running the new PS4 Pro, as well as the older PS4. Like the numbering scheme suggests, 4.50 is a big milestone and a hefty update. It brings some interesting features to the table, like custom backgrounds, a new quick menu, the ability to post updates to your PSN feed and 3D BluRay support on PS VR. Digging a bit deeper into the beta build, however, members of the PS4...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_sony_playstation_4_pro_is_getting_boost_mode_for_older_games_and_external_hdd_support-news-23200.php

Nougat update starts hitting HTC 10 units in Hong Kong

The HTC 10 Nougat update has started hitting units in Hong Kong. Arriving as version 2.41.708.3 and weighing in at 1.23GB, the update brings along Android version 7.0, the Android security patch for the month of January, as well as some system enhancements. The update, in case you missed, has already been pushed out in Russia, the Middle East, and Turkey. In Europe, only the UK has got the update so far - the company had to pause the roll out in mainland Europe due to some technical reasons. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_update_starts_hitting_htc_10_units_in_hong_kong-news-23194.php

International variant of Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro gets WiFi certified

It was late December when the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro carrying a model number of SM-C5010 was spotted on the website of the WiFi Alliance. Now, the device has again appeared in that database, but the model number it carries this time is SM-C501X. It's likely that the model that was certified the first time around was the Chinese model, and the one that has now been spotted is the international variant. The device, in case you aren't aware, has not only been spotted in benchmark listings, but has already cleared TENAA and the US FCC as well. Its rumored spec-sheet includes Snapdragon...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/international_variant_of_samsung_galaxy_c5_pro_gets_wifi_certified-news-23193.php

Little dragon stars in Qualcomm's newest ad

Qualcomm has posted a new ad on YouTube to promote Snapdragon processors. These processors live in tens of millions of devices all over the world, and the chip maker wants you to know that dragons don't only live in our imaginations. Despite his size, this little dragon likes to use his power for good. He's the kind of dragon you're going to want on you 24/7. He's the dragon you want in your phone. There's another version of the same ad, but chopped up to fit a few seconds of promoting the Microsoft Lumia 640 in the UK. Perhaps the best device to showcase the power of Qualcomm's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/little_dragon_stars_in_qualcomms_newest_ad-news-23192.php

Huawei Maya specs appear on GFX Bench, FCC filing reveals removable back cover

A mysterious Huawei device appeared a few days ago on GFX bench with a Huawei model number: MYA-L03. This device is said to be called the "Huawei Maya". There is even an FCC filing dated December 28 of last year, which managed to slip under the radar during the Christmas/New Year break. We'll get to the FCC filing later, but first let's check out the specs of this unknown device. Huawei Maya specs from GFX Bench The GFX Bench lists the Huawei Maya running Android 6.0, and carries the same model number mentioned above. A MediaTek MT6737T (1.44GHz, 1 processor, 4 cores) powers...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_maya_specs_appear_on_gfx_bench_fcc_filing_reveals_a_removable_back_cover-news-23191.php

HTC One A9 is only $249.99 today

Over the course of its lifetime the HTC One A9 has seen its fair share of deals, as you'd expect. At one point it was even sold for as low as $299, while in November of last year it briefly went for only $275. Those are obviously very good prices for a handset that launched costing $499, but today Newegg has decided to offer up the best deal ever for the One A9. If you order one from the retailer in the next few hours (since this is a one-day only type of thing), you will have to pay just $249.99. That's essentially half of the phone's initial price, so you're saving a huge...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_a9_is_only_24999_today-news-23190.php

Nougat update for Samsung Galaxy S7 won't hit all regions this quarter

Samsung may have officially started rolling out the Galaxy S7/S7 edge Nougat update, but it's not yet available in all the markets around the world. One such market is Singapore, where - according to a Samsung rep - the roll out won't begin until next quarter. As the screenshot reveals, the rep has given a "rough" timeline of April to June. Do keep in mind that this isn't a final or an official confirmation, and we've seen reps getting it wrong many times in the past. Until Samsung officially comes up with a word on this, let's hope the update arrives sooner rather than...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_update_for_samsung_galaxy_s7_s7_edge_units_in_singapore_wont_arrive_this_quarter-news-23172.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will have an S Pen in the box

Samsung is holding an event at MWC on February 26, where it will unveil the Galaxy Tab S3. This tablet has already been certified by the FCC and Wi-Fi Alliance, and a prototype has been running an Android benchmark which gave us a list of its most important specs. An additional detail about the device has surfaced today, however. It turns out that the Galaxy Tab S3 will ship with an S Pen in the box. That said, you won't be able to place the stylus inside the tablet when you're not using it, like on the Galaxy Note smartphones. It will just be a bundled standalone accessory, but a neat one...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s3_will_have_an_s_pen_in_the_box-news-23189.php

Latest WhatsApp beta for Android brings new emojis from iOS 10.2, Android 7.1 to everyone

Emojis are a big part of any messaging app nowadays, and Facebook-owned WhatsApp knows this. That's why it's now working on making the emoji experience better on Android, regardless of which version of the OS your phone happens to be running. Inside the latest beta iteration of WhatsApp for Android (2.17.44), you can find a lot of new emojis that have debuted on iOS 10.2 and Android 7.1. We're talking about Unicode 9.0 emojis, for those in the know, and these are now available in WhatsApp even if you're not on Android 7.1 (and given its distribution numbers, you probably...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/latest_whatsapp_beta_for_android_brings_new_emojis_from_ios_102_android_71_to_everyone-news-23188.php

Sony Xperia X Compact is once again going for just $349.99

Sony launched the Xperia X Compact in the US last year for a pretty steep $500 unlocked, but in the past few months we've seen its price drop quite a few times. At various points, the X Compact was sold for $450, $400, or even $349.99 back in December. Now that best deal is back, and you can even pick your favorite retailer to purchase from - both Best Buy and Amazon list the exact same $349.99 price for the handset. What's more, all three colors are available - we're talking about, black, blue, and white. It's unclear if this is a limited time thing or not, but it really shouldn't be...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_compact_is_once_again_going_for_just_34999-news-23187.php

Google Now Launcher will die by the end of March

If you've been confused by the fact that there are two Google-made launchers in the Play Store, namely the Google Now Launcher (GNL) and the Pixel Launcher, then prepare to become un-confused pretty soon. Sure, the Pixel Launcher is only installable on the Pixels, as its name implies, but the search giant is getting ready to stop supporting the Google Now Launcher. The upside is that there will be only one Google launcher in the Play Store by the end of the first quarter of this year (so on March 31 at the latest). The downside is that this probably means the end of the road for any big...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_now_launcher_will_die_by_the_end_of_march-news-23186.php

Even more LG G6 images leak, showing it from all angles for the first time

Less than 24 hours ago a new live image of the LG G6 leaked, and now we've got four more shots of the upcoming smartphone to show you. These come from the same source that gave us a side view of the G6 a while back, but this time around they pretty much cover all angles. As you can see, the leaks are intensifying as we get ever closer to the G6's official unveiling on February 26. Hopefully some more details about its specs will start leaking out soon too, because we haven't heard a lot about those yet. LG G6 Anyway, the LG G6 in these shots has a metal frame, a brushed metal...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/even_more_lg_g6_images_leak_showing_it_from_all_angles_for_the_first_time-news-23185.php

Meizu M5 Note review: One, Two, Three, Five!

Meizu's Note series were off to a great start with the m1 note. The m2 note did some upgrades in expense of a few features, while the m3 note turned out a worthy successor though it trailed behind the Xiaomi's mid-range crop. It's time for Meizu to freshen up its Note lineup again, and today we get our hands on the newly released M5 Note.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_m5_note-review-1565.php

Samsung Galaxy S8 availability and prices leaked

Samsung postponed its Galaxy S8 launch and thus left more time for rumors to thrive. According to latest leaks from an industry insider, the Galaxy S8 will come with camera with Dual ADC, which should in theory enable better color depth. The same insider also revealed availability and prices for the device. S8's CMOS may support Dual ADC.IMX204 support Dual ADC.But S8's CMOS is not IMX204,I think.BTW,IMX204 is 20MP 1/1.7,it's not for smartphones— 萌萌的电教 (@mmddj_china) 1 February 2017 According to the leakster South Korea and China will get devices...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_availability_and_prices_leaked-news-23184.php

Google now lets you add app-like bookmarks on Android

Google released new Chrome Beta version and it comes with the feature called Progressive Web Apps. When a mobile site is launched and you want to "Add to Home Screen" through the Chrome options, a shortcut appears. The difference is it doesn't act as a normal bookmark, but as an app that can draw notifications, be uninstalled and such. This is really important for users who want to use mobile site instead of downloading an app. Other new features of the Chrome Beta v57.0 are the "CSS Grid Layout" that gives developers more options of positioning various segments on media player...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_gives_applike_websites_higher_status_on_android-news-23182.php

Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series go sale in the UK

Samsung silently launched the new A series smartphones across the globe and now they made their way to the United Kingdom. We already told you Galaxy A7 (2017) won't be sold on most European markets but Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) are available in Samsung's UK online store and all the UK's major carriers. Galaxy A3 (2017) is the smaller device - 4.7" display with HD resolution and Exynos 7870 processor. There is 2 GB RAM and 16GB internal storage but there is a microSD slot. Sadly, the device is with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box. The price is £279 with free delivery...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a_series_are_on_sale_in_united_kingdom-news-23181.php

GoPro will release the Hero 6 in 2017

GoPro has been going through a rough patch lately. It released its first ever drone, the Karma, in September but had to ground it and recall 2,500 units a month later. The result is a $116 million new loss in the last earnings report. But things may be looking up - company CEO Nicholas Woodman has confirmed that the next flagship GoPro camera - the Hero 6 - will come sometime in 2017. This clears the air as to whether GoPro will release a camera every year or every two years. GoPro put the Karma on the shelves once again so hopefully it can go back in the black in 2017. Source...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gopro_will_release_the_hero_6_in_2017-news-23175.php

Apple patents a wearable battery charger

The US Patent and Trademark Office published an article about Apple's "Charging apparatus for wearable electronic device". The patent is about manufacturing an inductive charger, implemented in the Apple Watch strap or attached to an existing band. The illustrations show us a small wire that connects a battery in the strap to the back of the device. The strap itself is really thin, probably in order to be both comfortable to wear and look tolerable. There's no knowing if such idea will ever make it to a real product or Apple is just protecting this idea from being used by other...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_patents_a_wearable_battery_charger_integrated_in_the_band-news-23179.php

Samsung Pay to launch in India in partnership with American Express

Samsung is planning on launching its Samsung Pay service in India, according to multiple reports. The service is said to launch some time during the first half of 2017. Samsung is said to have partnered with American Express for its India operations. It could partner with Visa and MasterCard in future, like it does in other markets. Samsung recently started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for some of its devices in India. In this update, the previously missing Samsung Pay app can be found. The phones also show a pop-up notification saying "The future of payments is...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_pay_expected_to_launch_in_india_in_partnership_with_american_express-news-23180.php

GoPro will relese the Hero 6 in 2017

GoPro has been going through a rough patch lately. It released its first ever drone, the Karma, in September but had to ground it and recall 2,500 units a month later. The result is a $116 million new loss in the last earnings report. But things may be looking up - company CEO Nicholas Woodman has confirmed that the next flagship GoPro camera - the Hero 6 - will come sometime in 2017. This clears the air as to whether GoPro will release a camera every year or every two years. GoPro put the Karma on the shelves once again so hopefully it can go back in the black in 2017. Source...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gopro_will_relese_the_hero_6_in_2017-news-23175.php

Snap Inc officially files for IPO, expects a $3 billion valuation

We haven't had a major IPO in several years and now Snap Inc. has filed for one. The last time a US social media platform that listed itself was Twitter back in 2013. Snap Inc. Is the parent company of Snapchat and it calls itself "a camera company" in the documents, filed for the listing at the New York Stock Exchange. According to SEC filing, Snap expects to reach a $3 billion market cap. For the past year the company recorded $404 million in revenue after it opened its platform to advertisers. By the end of Q4 2016 Snapchat has 158 million daily active users, which is a 48% YoY...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/snap_inc_lists_for_ipo_expects_3_billion-news-23173.php

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ are now receiving January security patch

T-Mobile has started rolling out a new update to Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ units on its network. They are about 60MB in size and bring the Android security fixes for January. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge on T-Mobile are also said to be getting the patch, although the carrier is yet to update the software pages for these handsets to reflect this. The update for these devices arrives as version N910TUBU2DQA1 and N915TUBU2DQA1, respectively. Source 1 2 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobiles_samsung_galaxy_note5_and_s6_edge_are_now_receiving_january_security_patch-news-23170.php

LG promises to fix Wi-Fi interference on UltraFine 5K displays

A few days ago, we told you about an odd interference issue on LG's UltraFine 5K display. Apparently, placing the monitor too close to a Wi-Fi router resulted in flickering and constant disconnection. Some users have even shared extremely unfortunate experiences, where the connected computer itself also gots affected, as collateral damage. Of course, this is nothing really major, there is no permanent damage, but simply interference involved. However, when is happens on a $1,299 ($974 on apple.com, as of writing this) monitor that Apple itself is recommending as a successor, of sorts, to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_promises_to_fix_wifi_interference_on_future_ultrafine_5k_displays-news-23174.php

Selfie-focused Oppo A57 to be up for grabs in India starting today

The Oppo A57 was announced back in November last year and was initially only available in China. That has just changed though as it went on sale in India today. . The handset costs INR 14,990 ($220) and it is available through both online and offline channels. Online retailers that will be carrying the phone include Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal. Color options that'll be available in India at launch currently only include Gold. Via | Flipkart

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/selfiefocused_oppo_a57_to_be_up_for_grabs_in_india_starting_today-news-23171.php

500GB Xbox One S currently going for under $250, extra controller included as well

Newegg is offering an interesting Xbox One S deal for the gamers among you. The retailer is selling the Xbox One S 500GB Console Minecraft Bundle for $249.99 to be precise. That's a $50 discount if you compared to the bundle's official price of $299 (although third-party retailers like Amazon have it listed for less). However, that's not it, as the deal Newegg is offering also includes an extra controller which costs about $50 on its own. For more information on the deal, head to the Source link below. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/500gb_xbox_one_s_currently_going_for_under_250_extra_controller_included_as_well-news-23169.php

Sony shipped 5.1 million Xperia phones last quarter, a 33% drop year-on-year

Sony has announced its Q4 2016 financial results, and things aren't looking good as far the Japanese company's phone division is concerned. The results reveal the company shipped a total of 5.1 million Xperia phones in the quarter, which is down by around 33% when compared to the number of units the firm shipped in the same quarter of 2015. The firm's mobile revenue for the quarter stood at JPY 249 billion, which translates into a decrease of 35%. Lower than expected sales in Europe is being blamed for the overall decrease in revenue. The company has also again lowered its...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_shipped_51_million_xperia_phones_last_quarter_a_33_drop_yearonyear-news-23168.php

Google Photos 2.8 revamps UI, changes ‘device folders' location

Google has made it much easier for folks to find photos that are saved on the device, which was always a nightmare for those who were switching to a smartphone that no longer came with a proper "Gallery" app, but instead relied on Google's Photos app. In Google Photos 2.8, the ‘Device folders' option makes itself more visible by moving from the burger menu to the ‘Albums' tab and gets a slightly different name: ‘Photos on device'. In addition to being able to see photo albums from your Google Photos account, you'll be able to scroll to the left to see photos saved internally. The actual...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_28_revamps_ui_changes_device_folders_location-news-23165.php

Galaxy Note5 getting new update in India - January security patch, Samsung Pay app included

Looks like the India launch of Samsung's mobile payments service is imminent, as the South Korean company has started rolling out updates that include the Samsung Pay app. Specifically, the Samsung Galaxy Note5 has started getting a new update that brings along, among other changes, the Samsung Pay app. Weighing in at nearly 320MB and arriving as firmware version N920GUBU3BQA3, the update also includes the Android security fixes for the month of January. Needless to say, some usual bug-fixes, improvements, as well as enhancements will also be there. Coming back to Samsung Pay's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note5_getting_new_update_in_india__january_security_patch_samsung_pay_app_included-news-23167.php

Nougat-powered Samsung Galaxy S7 edge getting new, bug-fixing update

Just over a couple of weeks after Samsung officially started pushing out the Galaxy S7/S7 edge Nougat update, a new update has started hitting the edge variant. Arriving as build version G935XXU1DQAS, the update weighs in at around 15MB. As for what all it brings along, while the official change-log doesn't reveal anything specific, it's said to be a minor, bug-fixing update. There's currently no information on whether or not the standard Galaxy S7 is also getting the same update. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougatpowered_samsung_galaxy_s7_edge_getting_new_bugfixing_update-news-23164.php

Android 7.1.2 lets you decide where to place live wallpaper

Android 7.1.2 beta has been available for a short while, and the incremental update brought a few new features to Pixel and late-generation Nexus devices. One feature that Droid-Life points out is the ability to decide where you want to set a live wallpaper. A new option allows you to choose whether to set the live wallpaper on the home screen (only) or both the lock screen and home screen. Before that, you were stuck with a live wallpaper in both the lock screen and home screen. This works with Google's integrated wallpapers in the Google Pixel devices. Which Google then released...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_712_lets_you_decide_where_to_place_live_wallpaper-news-23163.php

New photo of the LG G6 leaks, reveals shiny back and ‘G6' logo

A couple of days ago, we saw live photos of an LG G6 prototype, complete with pre-production materials, and a large display with small bezels. Today, Business Insider posted a live photo of the LG G6, in what looks to be the final retail model (if the plastic film on the back is a major indication). Unlike the previously leaked prototype, this G6 unit has a shiny back side, which we are expecting to be made of glass. The rear fingerprint scanner and dual-camera setup looks exactly like the setup seen in the LG V20 and last year's LG G5. The report mentions the dual cameras...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_photo_of_the_lg_g6_leaks_reveals_shiny_back_and_g6_logo-news-23162.php

Japanese company will reportedly make batteries for Samsung Galaxy S8

Many folks will be skeptical about the Galaxy S8's battery, solely based on what happened with the Galaxy Note7 last year. As a result, Samsung has reportedly made some changes surrounding its sourcing of batteries for the Galaxy S8. According to Korea Economic Daily, a source related to the industry claims that Samsung will source a portion of batteries from The Murata Manufacturing Company. This is a Japanese manufacturer of batteries which took over Sony's battery division, last summer. The report claims that Samsung will outsource between two and eight percent of the total number of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/japanese_company_will_reportedly_make_batteries_for_samsung_galaxy_s8-news-23161.php

T-Mobile is giving you a year of Netflix for free if you buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge until February 7

Like Netflix and T-Mobile? Would you like to grab a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge for use on the magenta carrier? Well then, here's a deal for you. If you purchase or lease a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge from T-Mobile until February 7, you're going to receive a full year's Netflix subscription for free. Here's what you need to do. First, get your phone or phones from the carrier, paying sales tax and any applicable down payment. Then register your purchase on this special website until February 21, by entering your device information and uploading your receipt. After your entry has been...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_is_giving_you_a_year_of_netflix_for_free_if_you_buy_a_galaxy_s7_or_s7_edge_until_february_7-news-23160.php

Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2017) is now available for $299.99

The new Nvidia Shield TV (2017) went on sale in the US last month following its introduction at CES. And today the exact same thing can be said of its more expensive sibling, the Shield TV Pro (2017). The new Pro model can be yours for $299.99, which is $100 more than the entry-level one. However, for that extra cash you're getting 500GB of storage instead of 16GB, as well as a microSD card slot and a microUSB port - neither of which are available in the vanilla Shield. The Shield TV Pro ships with the new Shield controller, but the old Shield remote from the last generation box for some...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nvidia_shield_tv_pro_2017_is_now_available_for_29999-news-23159.php

Huawei's Honor 6X is officially getting Nougat and EMUI 5.0 next month

Huawei's Honor 6X disappointingly launched running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and the company's old EMUI 4.1 skin on top of that. So naturally, ever since its introduction we've been wondering when it will finally receive the update to Android 7.0 Nougat and EMUI 5.0. At its international launch event at CES last month, the Chinese company only said that the 6X would get Nougat at some time during the second quarter of the year. Then a purported time frame leak from China talked about the Honor 6X tasting Nougat in May, which is right in the middle of Q2. However, we have some unexpectedly...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huaweis_honor_6x_is_officially_getting_nougat_and_emui_50_next_month-news-23158.php

Google Assistant will arrive on on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X soon, rumor says

One of the unique selling points for Google's Pixel and Pixel XL has so far been the integrated Google Assistant. The more conversational virtual assistant offers a more polished experience when talking to it compared to past iterations that weren't called Assistant. Despite that, the Assistant's capabilities are still more limited in certain areas than what Google Now used to provide, but that doesn't mean people don't want it on their non-Pixel Android devices. The LG G6 may be the first such smartphone to get the Google Assistant built-in, but apparently it won't be the last. A new...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_assistant_will_arrive_on_on_the_nexus_6p_and_nexus_5x_soon_rumor_says-news-23157.php

HTC One M9 is now receiving Android Nougat in Europe, Turkey, and South Africa

The HTC 10 has had its fair share of problems regarding the update to Android Nougat in Europe, with the rollout starting, then being halted, then starting again only for it to be paused once more last month. At the moment it's still in that state, unfortunately. There is however some good news out of HTC for that region today, as the company has announced that the Nougat update for the One M9 is now going out. This is headed to devices that were purchased from mainland Europe, Turkey, and South Africa, with more countries and regions to follow soon. As you may know, unlocked units...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_m9_is_now_receiving_android_nougat_in_europe_turkey_and_south_africa-news-23156.php

Outlook for iOS now supports add-ins, they're coming to Android soon

Microsoft's mobile apps for Outlook have turned two years old, and the company is celebrating by adding some new functionality to them. Starting with the latest version, Outlook for iOS now supports add-ins (which is what Microsoft likes to call extensions). Add-ins have been working on the web and in the Outlook apps for Windows and Mac for a while now, and they're finally coming to your mobile device. For the moment, only if it runs iOS, but the Android version of Outlook is said to be graced with the add-ins "soon". If you have the newest Outlook version on your iPhone or iPad,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/outlook_for_ios_now_supports_addins_theyre_coming_to_android_soon-news-23155.php

YouTube for iOS gets lockscreen controls for Chromecast

Google has released an update for the iOS version of the YouTube app which brings a useful feature for Chromecast users. Users who cast YouTube videos from their iOS device to their Chromecast, smart TVs, game consoles, etc. will now be able to control playback from the lockscreen as well as the Control Center. Previously, the only way to control playback on YouTube while casting on iOS was through the app itself. This update should let you do it while being in other apps or even when the phone is locked. Furthermore, you will also be able to control playback from an Apple Watch if...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_for_ios_gets_lockscreen_controls_for_chromecast-news-23154.php

Viber introduces Secret Messages

Messaging platform Viber introduced a new feature called Secret Messages. It allows you to set a self-destruct timer for your messages. It works pretty simple - you take a photo and if you think it shouldn't stay forever, you tap on the clock and decide how many seconds should the picture be alive. It sounds a lot like Snapchat - once the other person sees the picture, it's gone forever. There's no backsies or several previews like in Instagram Stories or Messenger's My Day. When you post the picture at first it's blurry to you and the other side and when it's opened and previewed...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/viber_introduces_secret_messages__a_feature_to_delete_pictures_after_several_seconds-news-23153.php

You could soon be able to delete a WhatsApp text

WhatsApp is testing a few features on Android (possibly on other platforms too) to let you cancel a text that hasn't been received yet, share your real-time location with chat friends and even a Snapchat-like disappearing post. According to beta testers a new Revoke option will let you cancel the sending of a message if it hasn't been received or has been delivered but the other person hasn't looked at it yet. WhatsApp features in testing The other feature in testing is real-time location sharing. We've already reported on it a few days ago. If enabled you'll be able to share...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/you_could_soon_be_able_to_delete_a_whatsapp_text-news-23152.php

Teardown shows the Honor 6X' internals, in a controlled fashion this time

The popular midrange Huawei Honor 6X was subjected to a torture test yesterday, and it's fair to say that it failed - a scratch-prone display is one thing, but the fact that the handset pretty much snapped in two when bent by hand raises some valid durability concerns. If you want to be able to keep using your Honor 6X after finding out what's inside, this here teardown will help you with that task. A set of guitar picks and a couple of screwdrivers will go a long way towards achieving that goal. The teardown reveals the step by step procedure for disassembly and names key components....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/teardown_shows_the_honor_6x_internals_in_a_controlled_fashion_this_time-news-23151.php

Motorola delays Nougat update in Germany

Some bad news for Motorola owners were delivered by the German branch of the company. Two of the Moto handsets face delays on their Nougat updates. The company successfully launched the Moto Z upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat two days ago. Not two days later it said that Moto X update will have to wait until May. Moto X Play, Moto X Style and Moto X Force were all in the waiting line but it appears some last-minute issues have pushed back the rollout. Leider verzögert sich das Rollout des Android 7 Updates für die Moto X Serie voraussichtlich bis Mai. Wir bitten um eure Geduld.—...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_delays_nougat_update_in_germany-news-23150.php

Pokemon Go breezes past $1 billion in revenue, but the future may be bleak

From zero to a billion in less than seven months - Pokemon Go just became the fastest game to reach $1 billion in revenue. It was at $950 million in mid-January. And Pokemon is still expanding - just a week ago it landed in South Korea. The news of reaching the "billion with a B" milestone comes from analyst firm Sensor Tower (the previous report was by App Annie). The monster-collecting game easily outpaced the popular Clash Royale ($550M in seven months). Still, profits may be tapering off - according to the analysts, Go is now making only (only.) $1.5 to $2.5 million a day, way...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pokemon_go_breezes_past_1_billion_in_revenue_but_the_future_may_be_bleak-news-23149.php