Xiaomi teases its Pinecone chips with a second trailer

Xiaomi is going to unveil its Pinecone chipsets in just three days and the manufacturer's PR campaign is now live. Two days ago, we saw Wang Feng starring in the first Pinecone trailer, and now Xiaomi is pushing a second teaser. Enjoy! And here is the first trailer featuring the two-time World Memory Champion Feng. The Pinecones will be Xiaomi's first attempt to enter the chip-making business. High-end Pinecone V970 and mid-range Pinecone V670 are tipped to be announced at the event on February 28. Pinecone V970 shares lots of similarities with the Huawei's Kirin 960 -...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_teases_its_pinecone_chips_with_a_second_trailer-news-23629.php

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 specs sheet leaks, details the screen and keyboard

With no S8, the Galaxy Tab S3 will be the star of Samsung's show. The tablet boasts some high-end features worthy of attention, but perhaps not patience - why wait when you can have a look at this leaked infographic? The Tab S3 will feature a 9.7" screen with HDR support and an S Pen for all your sketching needs. Pogo pins allow for a hardware connection to the keyboard, avoiding the hassle of a Bluetooth connection and further enhancing productivity. If you want to play, the Tab S3 can play. Its chipset supports Vulkan, the latest 3D API for the best eye candy, and AKG tuned the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_s3_specs_sheet_leaks_details_the_screen_and_keyboard-news-23628.php

LG G6 teaser videos hint at a dual camera with #nobumps

We love how open LG is about the upcoming LG G6 flagship. The company uploaded a small cache of videos highlighting key features of the flagship, starting with the dual cameras. LG flexed some hashtag muscle to boast #nobumps #eventhecameraissetback. Next up is a video that asks the uncomfortable question "Too Big?" and isn't very subtle about showing a Galaxy S7 a second later. Then we go to the other extreme - "Too Small?" This time it's an iPhone SE that gets sideswiped. I guess the LG G6 is the Goldilocks of this story - it chooses a screen that's not too big, not...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g6_teaser_videos_hint_at_a_dual_camera_withnobumps-news-23625.php

LG Stylo 2 Plus on T-Mobile starts getting Nougat update

T-Mobile has started rolling out a new update to LG Stylo 2 Plus units on its network. The update arrives as software version K55010p, weighs in at around 554 MB, and brings along Android Nougat (version 7.0). According to the magenta carrier's software update page for the device, the latest Stylo 2 update also includes some enhancements, including bug fixes, stability-related changes, and Google's monthly security patch. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_stylo_2_plus_on_tmobile_starts_getting_nougat_update-news-23616.php

Moto G5 leaks in the wild, retail package in tow

If you're eagerly awaiting Lenovo to release the Moto G5 we've got a fresh leak for you. Courtesy of an OLX listing we get a sneak peek at the upcoming budget droid itself along with its retail contents. The listing appears to have been pulled, which only lends credibility to this leak. Motorola Moto G5 If the retail package is the real deal then the Moto G5 will come with a charger, USB cable and headphones, and what looks like a spare battery. That's the same battery (GK40) that the Moto G4 Play uses. The stickers on the Moto G5 reveal the specs we've come to expect from the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g5_leaks_in_the_wild_retail_package_in_tow-news-23624.php

CloudFlare bug leaked sensitive information and passwords out in the wild

CloudFlare is an Internet security company that takes care of your sensitive information across various websites. Companies like Uber and OKCupid use it to protect their users from malicious people. But this time CloudFlare goofed up - what is said to be a bug has caused sensitive data like messages, cookies, usernames, and passwords to be randomly written in the code of other websites. And the terrifying truth is that this leaked info can be easily found through a simple Google search if you know what to search for. Over 5.5 million websites use CloudFlare and chances are you're using...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/cloudflare_bug_leaked_sensitive_information_and_passwords_out_in_the_wild-news-23630.php

CouldFlare bug leaked sensitive information and passwords out in the wild

CloudFlare is an Internet security company that takes care of your sensitive information across various websites. Companies like Uber and OKCupid use it to protect their users from malicious people. But this time CloudFlare goofed up - what is said to be a bug has caused sensitive data like messages, cookies, usernames, and passwords to be randomly written in the code of other websites. And the terrifying truth is that this leaked info can be easily found through a simple Google search if you know what to search for. Over 5.5 million websites use CloudFlare and chances are you're using...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/couldflare_bug_leaked_sensitive_information_and_passwords_out_in_the_wild-news-23630.php

What to expect at MWC 2017

If you aren't already excited about MWC 2017, now is probably the perfect time. The official proceedings kick off on March 27 and the Barcelona venue closes its doors on March 2. However, there are press events already lined up for this weekend, so the first exciting announcements are now mere hours away. As usual, we are already on location and will be keeping you up to date as the MWC unfolds. But, before we kick things into high gear and announcements start pouring in, we thought you might enjoy a quick recap of all the rumors and inside info we accumulated over the past few...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/what_to_expect_at_mwc_2017-news-23620.php

Sony Xperia XZ Premium leaks, due for release in May

Sony has a new 4K-screened Xperia coming out and it's the Xperia XZ Premium. A leaked press image shows the upcoming flagship with its Chrome mirror finish on the back (as on the Xperia Z5 Premium) and confirms it will continue using the current design scheme, established by the X series. The leaked image has the date of May 7 under the clock which could point to a May release. The clock shows 10:35 - perhaps a hint the XZ Premium will use a Snapdragon 835 when it launches? Sony Xperia XZ Premium There's not much else to go on from the leak itself but rumors suggest the Sony...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz_premium_leaks_due_for_release_in_may-news-23626.php

Huawei Nexus 6P starts getting Android 7.1.2 beta

When Google announced the Android 7.1.2 beta roll out late last month, it was said that Nexus 6P's beta update is still being worked on, and is expected "to release soon." Well, those who've been waiting for it will be glad to know that the the update has started rolling out. It's a large update, weighing in at around 1.30GB. Needless to say that your Nexus 6P device should be part of the beta program to get this update. A point worth mentioning here is that the update doesn't bring along the fingerprint gestures support that the Nexus 5X got as part of its Android 7.1.2 beta...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_nexus_6p_starts_getting_android_712_beta-news-23617.php

Huawei P10 launch to be livestreamed on Sunday

Huawei's flagships the P10 and the P10 Plus - are some of the devices we are looking forward to seeing at the MWC in Barcelona on Sunday. The Shenzhen-based company has already teased the slogan for the phone - "Change the way the world sees you", hinting the device will have bold design and impressive front camera. All the details will be unveiled on Sunday at 2PM CET (GMT+1). Huawei will livestream the announcement event on some of its social media channels. Huawei Mobile already created a Facebook event for the P10 & P10 Plus launch where the YouTube channel and the Twitter...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p10_launch_to_be_livestreamed_on_sunday-news-23619.php

Week 8 in review: Galaxy S8 and LG G6 leaks galore

Just before the floodgates of MWC announcements have opened, let's do a quick summary of what happened in the week leading up to the event. You don't need us to tell you that it's been a ongoing stream of rumors and revelations related to the stars of the hour - the LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8, even if the latter isn't going to show up in Barcelona. In the G6 folder we have at least one spy of the upcoming smartphone, leaked press renders, plus some official teasers - the full treatment. It may be a whole month away, but the Galaxy S8 hasn't been spared either. Detailed specs of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/week_8_in_review_galaxy_s8_and_lg_g6_leaks_galore-news-23606.php

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom US launch has been delayed

The Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom was set to land in the United States sometime this quarter (the company's official website still says that). However, looks like that won't be the case as Asus has now confirmed the launch has been delayed. The confirmation came in the form of a reply to a query on Facebook, where-in the company said the device has been delayed until Q2. As for the reason, Asus says they want to release a better spec'd variant. There's currently no information on exactly what changes the Taiwanese company is planning to incorporate and how that will affect the pricing ($399...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_3_zoom_us_launch_has_been_delayed-news-23614.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 8

The Mobile World Congress is happening as you read this article. Waiting for new devices is probably the reason we don't have a lot of newcomers in our chart - Galaxy A7 (2017) is gone and Apple's iPhone 6 is back. Since Galaxy J7 Prime toppled the Redmi Note 4 off the pole position, now the Samsung resides happily on top. And even it was a galactic trio last week, this time second place is taken by Galaxy A5 (2017). The latter was released in January and since then is crawling higher and higher in ourweekly interest chart. The other devices are well-known. We are quite surprised to see...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_8-news-23601.php

Google to pull the plug on Spaces in April

Google has announced that it's pulling the plug on Spaces, a small group sharing app the Mountain View, California-based company launched last year. The app, which allows people to instantly get together and share around any topic, will be shut down on April 17. But before that, it will become read-only starting March 3. "This means you can't create new spaces, posts or comments," Google explained in a blog post. "Also, new invitations can't be sent, and new members can't be added to spaces." Source 1 2 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_to_pull_the_plug_on_spaces_in_april-news-23615.php

Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Droid Turbo 2

The Motorola Droid Turbo 2 has started receiving a new update. Arriving as software version 25.11.10, the update brings along Android Nougat (version 7.0). The 'Android security patch level', however, stays at December 1 2016. As is usually the case with over-the-air roll outs, the update may take some time to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to your handset's Settings menu. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_update_starts_hitting_motorola_droid_turbo_2-news-23613.php

BlackBerry Mercury is now official, aptly named KEYone

You probably remember our hands-on of the BlackBerry Mercury DTEK70. Back then we told you this wwas only a preliminary name and that the company will spill all the details about the device come MWC time. Without further ado, meet the BlackBerry KEYone. BlackBerry KEYone press images BlackBerry jumped ship from its own OS to Android in an effort to survive but they realized a bit too late that it was the app ecosystems that were driving the consumer smartphone market. Everyone remembers the brand with its distinctive physical keyboards but as the world moved to touchscreens,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_mercury_now_official_as_keyone-news-23604.php

New Xperia Ear update expands voice notification support, includes updated head gestures

Sony's Xperia Ear accessory has started receiving a new update that bumps the companion app to build number 1.1.0.A.2.1, and brings along a host of improvements. Prime among them is the ability to read alerts and provide notifications for any app - previously, voice notifications only worked with a handful of apps including SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Line, Email, Gmail, Twitter, Calendar, and News Suite. In addition, the update also includes new head gestures. "Users can now accept and decline calls with a nod or shake of the head, cancel notification read out with another...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_xperia_ear_update_expands_voice_notification_support_includes_updated_head_gestures-news-23612.php

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 starts getting February security update

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy Note 4 smartphone. Arriving as version N910FXXS1DQB4, and currently hitting units in Europe, it's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of February. Given the size of the update (around 380MB), it's likely that some other changes (presumably, enhancements and improvements) also included in the update. 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...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_4_starts_getting_february_security_update-news-23611.php

Google Allo is making its way to the desktop, could it be too late, though?

Google's Allo was a highly anticipated alternative to Google Hangouts. Finally, users would be able to use Google's new predictive messaging platform, complete with the (new at the time) Google Assistant. Something that upset many users coming from Hangouts was the inability to use the service across multiple devices, or at the very least, on a desktop computer. Well, Google's own Nick Fox has tweeted a sneak peak of a web-based client for Google Allo. He mentions the product is still in early development, so that could mean we wouldn't see the web client for another several months or...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_allo_is_making_its_way_to_the_desktop_could_it_be_too_late_though-news-23610.php

Galaxy S8 sign up page leaked ahead of announcement

With MWC right up ahead, the mobile industry is gearing for a slew of devices, smartphones and gadgets, not to mention the enormous amount of material that we'll have to write home about. Although the Galaxy S8 isn't expected to be announced until much after MWC, yet it still manages to steal the spotlight from phone makers that will be up on their own stages in Barcelona over the weekend. #itson pic.twitter.com/pggdsgixaR— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 24, 2017 @evleaks has leaked an image from a Galaxy S8 signup page which also features a teaser of the phone in question,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s8_sign_up_page_leaked_ahead_of_announcement-news-23609.php

vivo V5 review: Oddball

Vivo V5 is all about the selfies, and you can tell it right away by a quick inspection on its specs sheet. The V5 surely looks good, but it has a lower-res screen, mediocre chipset, uninspiring main camera, and it didn't even deserve the latest Funtouch launcher. If it wasn't for the high-res selfie snapper, it would have been the definition of mediocrity.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_v5-review-1572.php

LG Watch Style and Watch Sport hands-on

LG announced a duo of Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches a couple of weeks ago - the LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport. They both feature circular displays and are the first watches to come with the new Wear 2.0 OS. We spent some quality time the Style and Sport, and we are ready to share with you some first impressions. LG Watch Style LG Watch Style is the smaller and cheaper model of the duo. It has a 1.2" P-OLED screen, 360px in diameter. The watch case is 10.8mm thick, which is fine for a smartwatch nowadays. The case diameter is 42mm. The Watch Style doesn't come...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_watch_style_and_watch_sport_handson-news-23608.php

iPhone 7 Plus catches fire, Apple investigating

A viral video showing a rose gold iPhone 7 Plus catching on fire has caught Apple's attention as well (pun intended). The trending Twitter post shows a smoke coming out of a burst iPhone 7 Plus and it has been shared over 25,000 times. So my IPhone 7 plus blew up this morning 🤗 was not even using it, literally no explanation for this pic.twitter.com/sQ8CJt4Y69— Bree✨ (@briannaolivas_) February 23, 2017 Brianna Olivas, or Bree on Twitter, says the phone was not charging and there is no explanation how this has happened. Smoke was the first indication something was wrong...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_7_plus_catches_on_fire_apple_is_investigating_the_incident-news-23607.php

GFX leaks Xiaomi Mi 5c, Huawei P10, and Moto G5

The MWC is closing in, and new phones are being tested one last time before their premieres at the expo. And there is no surprise of the abundance of still unannounced phones appearing at the GFX database prior to the Barcelona show. Xiaomi Mi 5c went through the GFX benchmark test, and the app captured its specs. There are no surprises, the app just confirms what we know so far - a 5.5" 1080p screen, Xiaomi's Pinecone V670 chip (8x A53 CPU, Mali-T860MP2 GPU), 3GB of RAM, 64GB storage, a 12MP main camera with 1080p video recording, and an 8MP selfie snapper. The Android OS behind MIUI 8...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gfx_leaks_xiaomi_mi_5c_huawei_p10_and_moto_g5-news-23605.php

Nokia 3310 will run S30+ and have Nokia 150 design cues

You may have heard of the legendary Nokia 3310 and may have heard that Nokia is bringing it back in a couple of days at the Mobile World Congress 2017. But otherwise details have been scarce on what exactly the 3310 reboot will be. All we've heard is that it will have a similar, if not the same design and a larger, colored display. But the popular leakster around Evan Blass has a few new tidbits on the new Nokia 3310. According to his sources it will run on Series 30+ - a feature phone OS that runs on recent Nokia-branded phones like the Nokia 150. Few more Nokia 3310 deets:-runs...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3310_will_run_s30_and_have_nokia_150_design_cues-news-23602.php

Ringing Bells roller-coaster is over, founder arrested on fraud suspicion

The founder of Ringing Bells, the company behind the infamous $4 smartphone, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. A local retailer has filed a complaint against Ringing Bells for unfulfilled $45,000 order. They even tried to resolve the matter with the "Freedom" maker, but received death threats instead of actual phones. Ringing Bells came under the spotlight around this time last year with the announcement of the ultra cheap Freedom 251 smartphone (the price of INR 251 equals $4). Even though Ringing Bells fell under scrutiny after a controversial change of design, and the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/ringing_bells_rollercoaster_is_over_founder_arrested_on_fraud_suspicion-news-23600.php

Vivo launches Y55s smartphone in India

Vivo has announced a new mid-range smartphone in India, the Y55s. The Y55s has a 5.2-inch, 720p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera, and 2730mAh battery. The phone runs on Vivo Funtouch OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It's a dual SIM device with a separate microSD slot so you don't have to choose between having a second SIM or a microSD card like on most other phones these days. The Vivo Y55s is priced at INR 12,490 ($187) and will be available in Crown Gold and Space Gray,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_launches_y55s_smartphone_in_india-news-23599.php

Archos announces two new budget phones, 55 Graphite and 50 Graphite

Archos has announced two new budget Android phones ahead of MWC. The first of the two is the Archos 55 Graphite, which has a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display with 2.5D curved glass, MediaTek MT6737 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 13 megapixel main rear camera with a 2 megapixel secondary camera for depth of field effect, 5 megapixel front camera, dual SIM support, 3000mAh battery, and stock Android 7.0 Nougat. The Archos 50 Graphite has a 5.0-inch 720p IPS display with 2.5D curved glass, 1GB RAM, and 16GB expandable storage. Priced start at €130 and the phones will be...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/archos_announces_two_new_budget_phones_55_graphite_and_50_graphite-news-23598.php

New 10.5" and 12.9" iPads to hit the shelves in May or June

Everyone expected Apple to announce three new iPads in the beginning of 2017 but it looks like we might need to wait a little longer. We already heard Apple tablets will arrive in the summer and now new reports confirm that info - the 10.5" and 12.9" iPad will arrive in May. Insiders from TPK Holding, Foxconn and General Interface Solution spoke of delayed production and release of three new iPads. The plan for Apple was to announce a 9.7" entry-level iPad with A9 CPU, a new 10.5" iPad and an upgraded 12.9" iPad Pro, the latter two powered by the upgraded A10X. As for what we can...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_105_and_129_ipads_to_hit_the_shelves_in_may_or_june-news-23597.php

Xiaomi Mi 5c leaks in another live photo

The Xiaomi Mi 5c has been frequenting the rumor mill for quite some time now. The new mid-range device with a metal body was originally set-up for a November 30 release. Then the alleged date was moved back to December 6. After that came and went as well, deadline speculations mostly died off, but the leaks definitely didn't. We already have specs and price quotes, several benchmark listings and even a rather extensive photo shoot. Today brings another leaked shot of the phone's back. While it doesn't really provide any additional info, it does match-up with previous images of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_5c_leaks_in_another_live_photo-news-23596.php

February security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge in India

Samsung Galaxy S7 units in India have started receiving a new update. Weighing in at around 100MB, it's a security update that brings Android fixes for February. The 'security patch level' now shows 1 February 2017. While there's no confirmation on whether the Galaxy S7 edge is also receiving the latest security patch, we don't see any reason why that won't be the case. This update comes shortly after the Galaxy S6 started receiving the February update in the country. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/february_security_update_starts_hitting_samsung_galaxy_s7_s7_edge_in_india-news-23594.php

Yet another Samsung Galaxy S8 live image leaks

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship has already leaked in live images but we really can't get too many of those. Today a couple of new images show the upcoming Galaxy S8 from both front as well as back, but wrapped in a case. The new images align nicely with previous leaks, showing the same bezel-free design and single camera on the back with a fingerprint sensor next to it. Talking of leaks, both the S8 and S8+ had their complete spec-sheet leaked recently, giving us a perfect idea on what to expect in a month's time when the official announcement comes. We also heard that the ...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/yet_another_samsung_galaxy_s8_live_image_leaks-news-23593.php

Update to LeEco Le Pro3 and Le S3 brings app drawer

LeEco has pushed out a new update to its Le Pro3 and Le S3 smartphones. It's a major update that an app drawer, improved camera performance, and some additional enhancements. The newly-added app drawer is located in the apps dock, just above the 'home' button. Coming to the camera improvements, the Le S3 can now take batter pictures in low-light situations. The Le Pro3, on the other hand, now features improved HDR functionality. The company claims that now it's even faster to capture and process HDR photos on the phone. As for the other changes that the update brings...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/update_to_leeco_le_pro3_and_le_s3_brings_app_drawer-news-23592.php

Google has renamed its Messenger app to Android Messages

Google's Messenger app has received a new update. While in terms of functionality, there aren't any major changes, what's news-worthy is that the Mountain View, California-based company has changed the name of the app. The app is now called Android Messages. "A new name! Messenger is now Android Messages, the messaging app built for Android," the change-log for the update says. Aside from name-change, the other changes included the update are bug fixes, stability improvements, and simpler sign-up for enhanced features on supported carriers. The updated app is now available for download...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_has_renamed_its_messenger_app_to_android_messages-news-23591.php

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ to have similar specs, new leak reveals

Just a day after complete spec sheet for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ leaked, a similar leak has emerged for the Galaxy S8, revealing almost identical specs. The only difference is display - the Galaxy S8, according to the leaked image above, will sport a 5.8-inch (full rectangle)/5.6-inch (rounded corners) QHD+ Super AMOLED display. Here are the two leaks side-by-side: The only key specs that these sheets don't reveal is the chipset and the battery capacity. Both the S8 and S8+ will be unveiled at a dedicated event next month, and will go on sale worldwide on April 21. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_and_s8_to_have_similar_specs_new_leak_reveals-news-23590.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix to be available outside of China soon

Unveiled back in October last year, the Xiaomi Mi Mix has only been available in China so far. That, however, is going to change soon as the device has been announced for UAE. The phone will go on sale there sometime in March. As for price, the Mi Mix will carry an AED 2,999 price tag in UAE, which translates into around $815. The handset is also listed as "coming soon" on the Chinese company's official website for the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, meaning other countries in the region will also be getting it soon. The company, in case you missed, is already working on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_mix_to_be_available_outside_of_china_soon-news-23589.php

LG X power2 announced with 5.5-inch display, 4,500mAh battery

LG has announced a new smartphone. Dubbed X power2, it's the successor to last year's X power. The device is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz chipset, and sports a 5.5-inch HD display. RAM options include 1.5GB/2GB, while internal memory is 16GB. The camera department is handled by a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 154.7 x 78.1 x 8.4mm and weighing in at 164g, the phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, and packs in a 4,500mAh battery. It also supports fast charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n), Bluetooth 4.2, and USB 2.0, while color...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_x_power2_announced_with_55inch_display_4500mah_battery-news-23588.php

Vidhance will showcase its buttery-smooth video stabilization for smartphones at MWC

Vidhance is quite the new kid on the block. Operating under Swedish parent company: Imint AB. Vidhance is the company's focus on a consumer-oriented suite of real-time video algorithms built specifically for consumer products, most notably, the smartphone sector. Imint will be showcasing its Vidhance capabilities at MWC, which kicks off next week in Barcelona. The company will be challenging users to compare their own smartphones next to one outfitted with Vidhance's stabilization algorithm. The results are nothing short of impressive. The smartphone race has definitely...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vidhance_will_showcase_its_butterysmooth_video_stabilization_for_smartphones_at_mwc-news-23587.php

Huawei Watch 2 has a sporty look, leaked press renders reveal

It's an open secret that Huawei will unveil a new smartwatch this Sunday in Barcelona at its pre-Mobile World Congress event where we'll also see the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones becoming official. That is because even a company official has basically confirmed this. However, we've heard very little about the upcoming wearable up until this point, which is pretty unusual for the leak-filled mobile world nowadays. A report from January claimed it would sport cellular data connectivity and a "sportier" look than the original Huawei Watch from 2015. Well, that's been very much confirmed today...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_2_has_a_sporty_look_leaked_press_renders_reveal-news-23586.php

LG G6 to be released on March 10, Samsung Galaxy S8 confirmed for April 21

It's long been rumored (on quite a few occasions) that Samsung will make the much anticipated Galaxy S8 and S8+ official at an event in New York on March 29, with the new flagships' release date being April 21, at least for markets other than South Korea. And today a new report from the company's home country comes to confirm those dates, with one important difference. Whereas it's said that Samsung initially wanted to launch the Galaxy S8 in Korea a week earlier than the global release date of April 21, it's now decided against that. As such, both the S8 and S8+ are set to go on sale...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g6_to_be_released_on_march_10_samsung_galaxy_s8_confirmed_for_april_21-news-23585.php

Meizu to launch super fast mCharge 4.0 at MWC

Meizu has already scheduled a MWC press event on February 28 in Barcelona. Its slogan is Faster Than Ever, but that's all the hints we got so far. According to the latest rumors though, the star of the Meizu show will be mCharge 4.0. That's quite obvious in fact, just look at that big lightning sign on the invitation. The next iteration of mCharge should further improve on the technology and could fully charge a depleted smartphone battery in just 45 minutes. The 4.0 revision is rumored to use a 9V/4A charger (36W), which means it will charge at lower 9V voltage (down from 12V)...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_could_be_launching_mcharge_40_at_mwc-news-23584.php

Archos 101 Saphir rugged tablet goes official

Archos joins the pre-MWC fever with the announcement of the 101 Saphir rugged tablet. It has a 10.1" display, MediaTek chipset with 1GB of RAM, a 6,000 mAh battery, but most importantly - a drop and water-resistant body. The 101 Saphir has a 10.1" IPS screen of 1280x800px resolution and runs on the MT8163 chip with quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU at 1.3GHz, Mali-T720MP2 GPU, and 1GB of RAM. The 101 Saphir has the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and its design is shock-proof, too. Archos subsidiary Logic Instruments, which has a rich experience in embedded and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/archos_101_saphir_rugged_tablet_goes_official_comes_this_summer-news-23583.php

Asus ZenFone Live debuts with real-time beautification cameras

Remember the Zenfone 3 Go that leaked last week? Well Asus silently introduced it with a different name - Zenfone Live (ZB501KL), targeted at the selfie fans. The device may have average specs but the highlight is the BeautyLive app that lets you stream live through the 13 MP main camera or the 5 MP front one while applying a beautification filter on your face. The main camera has 1.4µm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture and 82-degree field of view. The front one comes with a soft light LED selfie flash. The Live part of the name Zenfone Live (ZB501KL) actually reminds you that you can...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_introduces_zenfone_live_that_makes_you_beautiful_in_real_time-news-23582.php

Samsung unveils Exynos 9 - a 10nm chip to challenge the Snapdragon 835

Samsung's Exynos chipset is venturing into 10nm territory with the latest Exynos 9 Series 8895. This chip promises up to 27% higher performance and 40% lower power consumption than a comparable 14nm chip. The chipset features an octa-core CPU starring second generation custom Samsung cores (four of them) as the big cluster while Cortex-A53 (again, four) reprises its role as the little cluster. The GPU is a Mali-G71, which has it's eye on VR. It should have as much as 18 cores! Samsung maintains parity with Qualcomm by offering a Gigabit LTE modem - that's 1Gpbs down and 150Mbps up....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_exynos_9__a_10nm_chip_to_challenge_the_snapdragon_835-news-23581.php

Xiaomi Pinecone chipset gets its own trailer, starring World Memory Champion

Xiaomi recruited Wang Feng to star in the trailer of its upcoming chipset, Pinecone. Yes, a trailer for a chipset - Xiaomi is sparing no expense to drive up the hype. Anyway, Feng is a two-time World Memory Champion and he shows off his skills by memorizing and then recalling 100 groups of numbers (each group consisting of several digits) He even wrote them down in the correct order! This is certainly an impressive feat and as fine a way of teasing a chipset as we could think of. The Pinecone itself will come in two versions - V970 and V670 - which are comparable to a Kirin 960 and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_pinecone_chipset_gets_its_own_trailer_starring_world_memory_champion-news-23580.php

New Nokia 3310 to have broadly same design, larger color display

We already know that a new version of the iconic Nokia 3310 is coming, and it will cost €59. And now we have some more details about the phone. According to a new report, the re-imagined 3310 will have broadly the same design but will be slimmer and lighter. The report also confirms that the handset will remain a featurephone with physical keyboard (size of тхе keys will be adjusted though), adding that it will sport a larger color display compared to the 84 x 84 monochromatic унит that was there on the original model. No word on whether or...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_nokia_3310_to_have_broadly_same_design_larger_color_display-news-23579.php

Complete spec sheet of Samsung Galaxy S8+ leaks

In a tweet today, the usually reliable tipster evleaks confirmed nearly all key specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8+ smartphone. The spec sheet reveals a 6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED display (or 6.1-inch if you account for the rounded corners) and 4GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy S8+ spec sheet. Impress your friends, confound your enemies...with knowledge. pic.twitter.com/lHrHge8BUa— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 22, 2017 Other specs include 12MP Dual Pixel main camera, 8MP front shooter, and 64GB internal memory. The handset is 4G LTE capable, IP68 certified, and is secured...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nearcomplete_specsheet_of_samsung_galaxy_s8_leaks-news-23578.php

UBI predicts 72% AMOLED market share for Samsung by 2020

According to a recent report from market research company UBI Research, by 2020, Samsung's share of the smartphone AMOLED market will stand at 72%. That's actually a substantial decrease from, the 89% the Koreans hold now, but the market itself is expected to explode to $57B milestone by that year so the net growth is still going to be pretty strong. The report - titled "2017 OLED Display Annual Report" - notes that the market for AMOLED panels is expected to see a huge jump this year thanks to demand from the likes of Apple as well as some Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Samsung...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsungs_share_of_smartphone_amoled_market_to_hit_72_by_2020-news-23577.php

Gboard for iOS update adds voice typing, new emoji and Google Doodles

Google has updated the Gboard app for iOS. For starters there is now support for 15 additional languages, including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Catalan, Hungarian, Malay, Russian, Latin American Spanish, and Turkish. Voice typing has also been included and now you can just tap a button to dictate messages. Google has also implemented Google Doodle support so now the Google logo above the keyboard will change design if there's a special occasion. Lastly, the latest update also brings support for the Unicode 9.0 emoji that were added in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gboard_for_ios_update_adds_voice_typing_new_emoji_and_google_doodles-news-23576.php