Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) to arrive on Cricket as Galaxy Halo

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) will land on Cricket Wireless in the US carrying a different moniker. According to the usually reliable tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks), the variant will be called Galaxy Halo. Samsung Galaxy Halo (Galaxy J7 2017) for Cricket Wireless pic.twitter.com/bXXteSUZfs— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 24, 2017 While there's no information on whether or not there'll be any spec-related changes, there does seem to be some design-related differences (especially if you look at the back). Sadly, there are no details on exactly when the launch will happen, and what price tag...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j7_2017_to_arrive_on_cricket_as_galaxy_halo-news-25809.php

Security update hitting Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge on Rogers

Canadian carrier Rogers has updated its OS Upgrade Schedule to reflect that the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units on its network are getting a new security update. Aside from the flagship duo, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5 units are also receiving a security patch. The Galaxy S6 flagship duo will get the next security update starting June 30, while Google's Pixel phones will get the next patch starting July 3. Motorola Moto Z Play and LG V20 units on Rogers will start getting a security update June 27 and June 28 onwards, respectively. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/security_update_hitting_samsung_galaxy_s7_s7_edge_on_rogers-news-25807.php

Major Canadian carriers start selling Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 is now available for purchase through carriers in Canada. Major players like Telus, Rogers, Videotron, and Freedom Mobile are selling the rugged device in the country. As for pricing, while Videotron is offering the handset for CAD300 ($225), Freedom Mobile is selling it for CAD320 ($240). Telus and Rogers variants, on the other hand, cost CAD325 ($244) and CAD350 (around $265), respectively. Galaxy Xcover 4's launch on Bell has reportedly been delayed. The carrier is now expected to start selling the device sometime in the first week of July. Via |...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_xcover_4_now_available_for_purchase_in_canada-news-25808.php

Nougat-powered alcatel A30 tablet now available in Canada

The Alcatel A30 tablet is now available for purchase in Canada through Telus. The carrier is selling the tablet for zero-down on a regular, two year contract. Alternatively, you can grab a unit for CAD 180 ($135) outright. To quickly refresh, the device packs in a Qualcomm SoC with quad-core processor, and features an 8-inch 1280 x 800px display. RAM is 2GB, while storage is 16GB. The tablet features a 4,000mAh battery, and runs Android 7.1 Nougat. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougatpowered_alcatel_a30_tablet_now_available_in_canada-news-25810.php

Retailer offering free Chromecast with Google Home pre-orders in Canada

Google's smart speaker Google Home has been available to pre-order in Canada for quite some time now. If you haven't pre-ordered a unit yet, and are planning to do so, you'll be glad to know that a free Chromecast device is on offer with the speaker. Best Buy Canada is offering the deal. All you have to do is to add a Google Home unit to cart, and a Chromecast - which usually costs $45 - will be added to the cart for free. For more information on the deal, head to the Source link below. Google Home will start shipping in Canada June 26 onwards. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/retailer_offering_free_chromecast_with_google_home_preorders_in_canada-news-25806.php

YouTube TV to be available in more markets very soon

Announced back in February this year and launched in the month of April, YouTube TV is currently only available in a handful of markets in the US, including Chicago, LA, NYC, Philadelphia, and the San Francisco Bay Area. However, that's soon going to change, as Google has now announced that the service will be available in more markets in near future. Specifically, the Mountain View, California based company said the service will be available in 10 more markets in the next couple of weeks. These include Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Detroit,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_tv_to_be_available_in_more_markets_very_soon-news-25805.php

Android Pay gains support for 60 more banks in US

Google has once again updated Android Pay's list of supported banks/financial institutions, adding as many as 60 new names this time, including Alabama Credit Union, Bank of Sullivan, Cabrillo Credit Union, Decorah Bank & Trust, and Equity Bank. The list also includes First Alliance Bank, Generations Bank, Hoosier Heartland State Bank, Isabella Bank, Lakeside Bank, Meijer Credit Union, North East Texas, Pacific Premier Bank, Regional Missouri FCU, Salal Credit Union, and The Lowell Five. For the complete list, head to the Via link below. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/android_pay_gains_support_for_60_more_banks_in_us-news-25804.php

Check out the new iOS 11 screenshot interface in action

One of the major improvements in iOS 11 that didn't get a mention during the keynote is the updated interface for screenshots. Considering how often we take screenshots these days, it's worth taking a look at all the improvements Apple has included in the new version. For starters, every time you take a screenshot it now goes to the bottom of your screen. It sits there for a while for to interact with it or goes away if you don't. You can also swipe it away manually. If you take multiple screenshots, they all stack there in the corner. You can then tap on it to open up the markup...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/check_out_the_new_ios_11_screenshot_interface_in_action-news-25801.php

HTC U11 in Solar Red is now up for pre-order in the UK too

A few days ago HTC started taking pre-orders for the Solar Red color version of the U11 in the US, following some teasers. Today it's the UK's turn. The red U11 is now available for pre-order from HTC's online store for the UK. It's priced at £649 unlocked and SIM-free, just like the other three hues. There is one thing to note if you're looking to pick up a Solar Red HTC U11 in the UK, though - you can only get it with dual-SIM functionality. You can't buy a single-SIM red U11. On the other hand, if you pick silver, black, or blue as the color of your U11, the device is only...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u11_in_solar_red_is_now_up_for_preorder_in_the_uk_too-news-25803.php

LG V30 is rumored to come with glass back, wireless charging

LG could be announcing the V30 at IFA in Berlin at the end of August, according to a report from a couple of days ago. This corroborated an earlier rumor about the V30 being introduced during that month, and today we find out some more details about it. A well known leakster says a source of his has revealed that the LG V30 will have wireless charging support. That means the device will come with a glass back, unlike any of its predecessors in the V series. On the other hand, the G6 has a glass back too, so this might mean that LG is looking to unify the designs of its two flagship...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v30_is_rumored_to_come_with_glass_back_wireless_charging-news-25802.php

Special edition 32GB iPhone 6 to land in Canada on July 5

Earlier this year Apple re-launched the iPhone 6. While the original from 2014 came with either 16, 64, or 128GB of storage, the newly released special edition iPhone 6 sports 32GB of space, making it a much more decent proposition in 2017, from this point of view at least. Keep in mind that it's identical to the original in all other respects. This new iPhone 6 has so far been released in certain Asian territories (including India), Belarus, as well as the UK. And now it's almost ready to be introduced in a new market: Canada. According to a report from the country, Canadian carriers...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/special_edition_32gb_iphone_6_to_land_in_canada_on_july_5-news-25800.php

Sony Xperia XA1 is now $50 cheaper, yours for $249

The smaller of the two XA series mid-rangers that Sony announced at MWC this February went on sale in the US last month, priced at $299.99 unlocked. Now, however, you can already grab the Sony Xperia XA1 for a lower amount. $50 less, to be exact. Amazon currently has it for only $249, with 32GB of storage and US warranty. You do however need to hurry since there are only a few units left in stock at this price. The Xperia XA1 features a 5-inch 720p touchscreen, a 23 MP main camera, an 8 MP selfie snapper, MediaTek's Helio P20 chipset running things, 3GB of RAM, and a 2,300 mAh battery....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa1_is_now_50_cheaper_yours_for_249-news-25799.php

Gmail will stop scanning emails for ad personalization later this year

Some Gmail haters have always claimed that you can't trust Google's email service because it automatically scans the content of your messages in order to personalize the ads it shows you. While this process doesn't involve any humans, a lot of people have been irked by the realization that it is in fact what is going on. Well, today Google has announced that this email scanning will be retired from the free consumer Gmail service "later this year". So what is basically the most controversial thing about Gmail is going away. Oh, the poor haters, what will they choose to focus on afterwards?...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gmail_will_stop_scanning_emails_for_ad_personalization_later_this_year-news-25798.php

HTC U11 is getting new Edge Sense features, teaser video reveals

You may already know that one of the biggest differentiating features for the U11, at least in HTC's view, is called Edge Sense. This is what allows you to simply squeeze the phone's sides in order to perform certain actions, like launching applications for example. Today the Taiwanese smartphone maker has outed a video that teases an upcoming expansion of the Edge Sense functionality. HTC wants you to know that it's still thinking of ways to improve this aspect of its flagship device. So, in the future you'll be able to squeeze your U11 in order to zoom inside Google Maps and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_u11_is_getting_new_edge_sense_features_teaser_video_reveals-news-25797.php

Instagram's Favorites will let you share with a specific group of people, currently in testing

Instagram's pace of new feature rollouts isn't showing any signs of slowing down. The Facebook-owned company is now testing a new function that lets you share with only a specific group of people. It is, rather unsurprisingly, called Favorites. This is basically a 'friend list'. But Instagram wants to succeed in making this a thing, where its parent or even Twitter have mostly failed. Instagram will only have one friend list - Favorites. And it is private. That should keep things simple. If you get this feature, you can choose who to share with, regardless of whether you're...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/instagrams_favorites_will_let_you_share_with_a_specific_group_of_people_currently_in_testing-news-25796.php

Sony Xperia L1 review: Level one

The Xperia L1 marks Sony's return to the still growing and highly-competitive entry-level market. Putting together a good smartphone for beginners can often turn out to be an even tougher task than designing a flagship. Maybe that's why Sony is retiring its E-series and introducing a new contender in the Xperia L1.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_l1-review-1624.php

Galaxy Note8 to launch in late September priced at 999€, 6GB of RAM and dual camera in tow

One of the highest anticipated devices of this year might be launching later than expected. No, we're not talking about the iPhone 8 this time around, but Samsung's Galaxy Note8. A new report from Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks) claims the handset will only be unveiled in the second half of September, contradicting earlier rumors that talked about a late August intro. According to "an individual briefed on the company's plans", the Note8 will be Samsung's most expensive smartphone yet, retailing for 999€ unlocked in the Eurozone. Since the initial prices of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ started at...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note8_to_launch_in_late_september_priced_at_999_euro_6gb_of_ram_and_dual_camera_in_tow-news-25795.php

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active shows up on GFXBench

We've already reported the Galaxy S8 Active appearing on Geekbench. Now another listing, this time on GFXBench, reveals some more info about the more rugged version of Samsung's latest flagship. The phone reports a 5.4" screen with 2008 x 1080 resolution. Those both sound a little off though - the second seems a result of the phone's built-in downscaling feature, while the display size is often wrongly listed on GFXBench scorecards. The listing confirms the Galaxy S8 Active will run on Snapdragon 835 with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 540 GPU. The RAM will be 4 GB and the internal...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_active_shows_up_on_gfxbench-news-25793.php

Xiaomi Mi Max gets Android 7.0 update

The Xiaomi Mi Max is getting Android 7.0 via an over the air update that tags along the May security patch. The update is so far only appearing on models with 3GB of RAM (no word on the 4GB/128GB Prime model, but it shouldn't take much longer) and is based on the global MIUI 8.5.1.0 stable ROM. Xiaomi Mi Max update Xiaomi's largest screened phone got a refresh in the form of the Mi Max 2 last month but is still very relevant with 3GB of RAM and a 4K capable camera. Thanks, Emmanouil, for the tip! Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_gets_android_70_update-news-25792.php

YouTube introduces VR180, immersive VR video on a budget

YouTube has announced a new format for VR videos called VR180 made in collaboration with Google's Daydream team. This has been designed to make it easy for content creators to create immersive 3D and VR experiences. Unlike 360 degree video, VR180 only has 180 degree field of view. Users can wear VR glasses to look around while facing forward but you can't look back for additional field of view, which for most purposes wound't be a problem. If you wear VR glasses, you can also experience the video n 3D. If you choose not to wear glasses, the VR180 video appears just like a regular 2D...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_introduces_vr180_immersive_vr_video_on_a_budget-news-25790.php

Asus Zenfone Zoom S to come to Europe next month

The Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom, otherwise known as Zenfone Zoom S, will make its way to Europe starting July 7. It will be available in black in the Netherlands first with a suggested retail price of €469. If you're unfamiliar with the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom it was launched earlier this year for the US market and is available in Asia under the name Zenfone Zoom S. It packs a dual camera consisting of two 12MP cameras - a wide 25mm f/1.7 one and another 59mm f/2.8 unit - which give it its name. The front-facing camera does 13MP stills. There's a 5.5" 1080p AMOLED screen, 4GB of RAM, a...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_zoom_s_to_come_to_europe_next_month-news-25789.php

Gold OnePlus 5 swings by TENAA, we hold our breath

You probably have heard something about a device named OnePlus 5 being released in the past few days. It comes in Midnight Black and Slate Gray, but according to a TENAA listing, the phone will also have a Gold color option. Having a OnePlus 5 in Gold shouldn't be a surprise since this color option isn't new for a OnePlus device. The OnePlus 3T was offered in Soft Gold, and the OnePlus X had a Champagne option. OnePlus is also known to have a policy of announcing color options along the product life of its smartphones. Back at the beginning of 2017, the OnePlus 3T Midnight...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gold_oneplus_5_arrives_on_tenaa-news-25788.php

Meizu Pro 7 prototype leak confirms the secondary screen rumor

We've already shown you the alleged back panel of the Meizu Pro 7 and now a prototype appeared, confirming the rumor. The device is called Prototype 8 and has a rectangular screen on the left side of the back panel, right below the camera setup. The images reveal the alleged back design of the phone. We see the dual cameras are positioned slightly lower than usual, probably to fit the cutout for the secondary screen. According to sources, Meizu Pro 7 will have a glass build for that to work. We are yet to hear from Meizu more about specs of the new phone, but a code leak from...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_7_prototype_confirms_the_secondary_screen_rumor-news-25786.php

LG K10 on AT&T getting Nougat update

A new update has started hitting LG K10 units on AT&T's network. Arriving as build number NRD90U (software version K42520c) and weighing in at 1.22GB, the new firmware is based on Android Nougat 7.0. In addition to new OS version, the update also bumps the Android security patch level to April 1. Given that it's an OTA roll out, it might take time for the update notification to pop up on your device's screen. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_k10_on_at_t_getting_nougat_update-news-25783.php

New update hitting Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge

Samsung has started rolling out a new update to its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge smartphones. Arriving as build number G920FXXS5EQF9 and G925FXXS5EQF9, respectively, it's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of June. While a detailed changelog isn't available, the update is also said to include some system-related enhancements as well as some bug fixes. Recently, the Samsung Galaxy S7 flagship duo also got the June security patch. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_update_hitting_samsung_galaxy_s6_s6_edge-news-25782.php

Oppo R11 Taiwan launch set for July 1, company confirms

Oppo has confirmed that its R11 smartphone - which is currently only available in China and Singapore - will go on sale in Taiwan next week. The launch is set for Saturday, July 1. Earlier, there were rumors that the device will land in the country on June 21, but that clearly didn't happen. The R11 was made official earlier this month, and it went on sale a few days later, with China becoming the debut market. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 660 chipset and sports a 5.5-inch Full HD display. Memory configuration is 4GB/64GB. The handset features a dual rear camera setup...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r11_taiwan_launch_set_for_july_1-news-25784.php

LG X Power2 with 4,500mAh battery now available in Canada

The 4,500mAh battery totting LG X Power2 is now available for purchase in Canada. Most of the major carriers in the country are selling the device, including Fido, Bell, Bell MTS, Virgin Mobile, Videotron, and Freedom Mobile. Pricing depends on the carrier of your choice - the lowest tag is CAD 249.99 (around $190), which Bell, Bell MTS, and Virgin Mobile want. Videotron, Freedom Mobile, and Fido are offering the handset for CAD 269 ($203), CAD 280 ($212), and CAD 299 ($226), respectively. Of course, you can also grab a unit on contract. It's worth mentioning that Telus and Kodoo...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_x_power2_with_4500mah_battery_now_available_in_canada-news-25781.php

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Canada launch delayed

Canadian launch for the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra has been pushed back. The device was earlier set to officially arrive in the country on June 22, but that didn't happen, and the company has now confirmed that launch will happen July 5. The Xperia XA1 Ultra was officially unveiled back in February this year, along with the Xperia XA1. The 6-inch device arrived as only the second phone with an OIS-enabled selfie camera (after the HTC 10 flagship). It went on sale in Europe last month. Over in the US, while pre-orders have already started shipping, regular sales will start July 2...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa1_ultra_wont_be_arriving_in_canada_this_month-news-25780.php

June security patch hitting Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and A7 (2017)

Samsung has started rolling out a new update to its Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) smartphones. Currently hitting units in India, the update brings the Android security fixes for June. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) A detailed change-log isn't yet available, so it's difficult to say what other changes (if any) are included in the update. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it might take sometime for the update to hit your device. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/june_security_patch_hitting_samsung_galaxy_a5_2017_and_a7_2017-news-25779.php

Evernote adds fingerprint support in its beta app

A new feature has been added to popular note-taking app Evernote. The functionality in question lets users unlock the application using their fingerprints. Prior to this, the only way of authentication was a four-digit PIN. To access the feature, first make sure you've enabled the passcode lock option (Settings -> Account Info -> Set up passcode lock). Once that is done, the fingerprint authentication option can be found in the "Manage passcode lock" submenu. The feature is currently only available in the beta version of the app, although it should be rolled out to the stable...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/evernote_adds_fingerprint_support_in_its_beta_app-news-25778.php

Casio's WSD-F10 rugged smartwatch going for as low as $312

If you are in the US, and are planning to purchase a rugged Android Wear smartwatch, here's a deal for you: the Casio WSD-F10 is currently going for as low as $312 in the country. Specifically, Amazon has the Black/Black variant listed on its website for that price. For comparison, the wearable carried a $500 price tag when it was launched back in March last year. Later that year, the watch was going for around $400. Amazon is also selling other variants, but they carry higher price tags - only the Black/Red one comes closest at around $323. No information on whether or not these...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/casios_wsdf10_rugged_smartwatch_going_for_as_low_as_312-news-25777.php

1.5 billion logged-in monthly users use YouTube

VidCon is ongoing in the Los Angeles area where YouTube announced some of its latest statistic numbers on stage. VidCon is a convention where famous YouTube stars can meet their adoring fans and YouTubers can check out the latest gear and inspiration for making videos. YouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki gave some metrics about the ongoing success and growth of YouTube. The most notable number was that YouTube has 1.5 billion active monthly logged-in users. Given that many folks may not even be logged into the YouTube, the actual number of monthly YouTube users is even higher. The...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/15_billion_loggedin_monthly_users_use_youtube-news-25776.php

SEGA Forever Collection brings SEGA classics to Android and iOS for free

Many of US remember the classic SEGA games that we grew up with as kids. In order to keep these games relevant (and in order to keep making it money), the Japanese company is launching SEGA Forever to bring back "nearly every SEGA game ever released from every console era - Master System, Genesis/Mega Drive, and Dreamcast - SEGA's last system before deciding to stop making hardware altogether. Games will be free to play and ad-supported, though SEGA will likely provide an option to pay a subscription for no-ads. These ads would briefly play before you start playing a game. You'll also...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sega_forever_collection_brings_sega_classics_to_android_and_ios_for_free-news-25775.php

Google's Android O could be "oatmeal cookie", but could also still be Oreo

Every year we get excited about which dessert could possibly be named the next version of Android. It's honestly such a trivial piece of information that hard-core Android enthusiasts get riled up about. A new theory suggests that the next version of Android, 8.0, could be named oatmeal cookie. The theory is strengthened by a couple of hard pieces of evidence. The first piece of evidence was found in Android's source code as "oc-dev" which was used on several occasions, the most notable of which is the code which states that a Google Pixel devices is running the Android O Developer preview...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/googles_android_o_could_be_oatmeal_cookie_but_could_also_be_oreo-news-25774.php

New video answers important question: will the Samsung Galaxy S8 fry?

You may have lived thus far while thinking that the most important question one could ask about a smartphone was "Will it blend?". But apparently you were wrong. "Will it fry?" is much more relevant we're told - at least in Scotland. So what are some enterprising chaps from Glasgow to do then? Naturally, coat the Galaxy S8 in authentic Scottish chip shop batter mix, and then place it into an electric fryer (with oil preheated to 200 degrees Celsius). The phone was left in there for a total of 60 seconds, and you can see what came out in the video below, which documents the whole...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_video_answers_important_question_will_the_samsung_galaxy_s8_fry-news-25773.php

OnePlus 5 teardown exposes the phone's innards

Maybe you've heard that the OnePlus 5 got official a couple of days ago? Just in case our review or the controversies surrounding its cameras, benchmark cheating, and using the same screen as its predecessor haven't quenched your thirst for OnePlus 5-related news, we've got you covered. The handset has undergone a comprehensive teardown over at MyFixGuide. The entire thing (complete with dozens of images) can be found at the Source linked below, but here's the gist of it. The OnePlus 5 was found to feature a solid build overall, but it apparently does have some weak spots. While its...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5_teardown_exposes_the_phones_innards-news-25772.php

WhatsApp will soon let you share any type of file

Facebook-owned WhatsApp isn't really known for quickly adding new features, unlike Facebook-owned Instagram or even Facebook Messenger. But WhatsApp is currently testing some new functionality that is sure to be welcome by its many users. When this goes live for everyone, you'll be able to send any type of file to your contacts or groups. That's a marked improvement compared to what the situation is now: while you can send files, you're limited to specific types, like PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and slides. It's unclear why this limitation has existed so far, but the good...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/whatsapp_will_soon_let_you_share_any_type_of_file-news-25771.php

Google Photos removes ability to have backups performed only when charging

Hopefully you have a pitchfork within arm's reach at all times - because you need to be ready for this one. Now grab said pitchfork and start protesting: Google has quietly removed a feature from its Photos apps for both Android and iOS. What it did was only allow photo and video backups to 'the cloud' to happen while your device was charging. So if you enabled this, you didn't have to worry about Google Photos eating up your battery while uploading those 25,000 selfies you took within the past 12 hours. You were safe in the knowledge that it all took place while your phone was...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_photos_removes_ability_to_have_backups_performed_only_when_charging-news-25770.php

New BlackBerry model with Snapdragon 625 or 626, 1080p screen spotted

We may soon see another new BlackBerry smartphone on the market, following the successful launch of the KeyOne. The new model's existence has been revealed through a glance at some user agent profiles (UAProf) on one of TCL's websites. TCL, as you may know, is the Chinese company that's building BlackBerry branded devices nowadays. The UAProf doesn't out a lot of details about the upcoming phone, but it does tell us that it has a screen with 1,920x1,080 resolution. That's 1080p in 16:9 aspect ratio, so chances are that this device will be touch-only and won't come with a physical keyboard...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_blackberry_model_with_snapdragon_625_or_626_1080p_screen_spotted-news-25769.php

Verizon starts selling the Moto E4 for just $69.99

The first US carrier to sell the recently announced Motorola Moto E4 is Verizon, perhaps unsurprisingly given how the two companies have been cooperating on the flagship Droid line over the past few years. The smartphone is now available to buy for just $69.99, which is $60 less than its normal price of $129.99. There is a small catch attached, however: to get it at this price, you will need to pick one of Big Red's prepaid plans. That being said, since it's prepaid, you won't be signing any contracts so you can just give up on the service after the first month - and you get to keep...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_starts_selling_the_moto_e4_for_just_6999-news-25768.php

Honor 9 will cost £379.99 in the UK, pre-orders are live

Huawei's online-only sub-brand has already announced its latest flagship smartphone, the Honor 9, in China. The company is also expected to hold a separate unveiling event for the same handset on June 27 in Berlin. This will introduce the Honor 9 to Europe. We've already seen pre-orders for the phone popping up in Finland starting at 499€, and now it's time for the UK to join the fray. Amazon's local subsidiary has started taking pre-orders for the Honor 9. The device is priced at £379.99 in its entry-level configuration that comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage. You...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9_will_cost__pound37999_in_the_uk_preorders_are_live-news-25767.php

Nokia 3 officially arrives in the UK on July 12, Nokia 5 on July 19

After a very long wait, Nokia's new Android smartphones are almost ready to become available in the UK. The Nokia 3 will officially go on sale on July 12, priced at £129.99 SIM-free and unlocked. The Nokia 5 will arrive one week later, on July 19, costing £179.99. You can already pre-order both models from Amazon (with a price guarantee no less), or Clove (where they are more expensive however). The latter online retailer says the aforementioned dates are official launch dates straight from HMD Global, the company currently making Nokia branded smartphones. You may have noticed that we...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3_officially_arrives_in_the_uk_on_july_12_nokia_5_on_july_19-news-25766.php

Another Moto G5S Plus photo render leaks, reveals new color

A recent tweet gave us a new look at the Moto G5S Plus and confirmed it will come with a Gold-colored front panel. The post also says that the battery will be 3,068 mAh, which is basically the same as the G5 Plus 3000 mAh power cell. We already showed you alleged press images of the Moto G5S Plus, but the new render affirms the dual-camera setup on the back. It will be in a circular module with a dual-LED flash. According to the tweet, the Moto G5S Plus could cost between INR18,999 and INR 19,999. This comes to either $293 or $310. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/another_moto_g5s_plus_photo_render_leaks_reveals_new_color-news-25764.php

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo could be getting Nougat soon

Remember the Galaxy S5 Neo? Samsung does - the device was spotted on GFXBench' database flaunting the spanking new Android 7.0 Nougat. This doesn't outright confirm that Samsung is aiming to release a firmware update for the Marshmallow-locked S5 Neo but makes it seem quite imminent. The Galaxy S5 Neo recently received the March security update so it's clear that Samsung isn't stopping its support just yet. Source | Via 1 | 2

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_neo_could_be_getting_nougat_soon-news-25765.php

LG Display shows off 77" OLED display that's both transparent and flexible

LG Display just unveiled the largest flexible transparent OLED display - measuring 77", it can be used on store fronts, smart desks and various augmented reality tasks. While a 77" slab would hardly be portable, this display can be rolled up to a radius of 80mm (just over 3"). It has a transparency of 40% and a proper UHD resolution (3,840 x 2,160px). Curvy, transparent screens struggled for resolution in the early days, but LG has been at this for 5 years (after it beat Samsung Display in 2012 for a government grant). Things have progressed quickly over that time - in 2014, it...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_display_shows_off_77_oled_display_thats_both_transparent_and_flexible-news-25763.php

Sony Xperia X and X Compact getting Android 7.1.1 update

A new update has started hitting the Sony Xperia X and X Compact smartphones. The update carries a build number of 34.3.A.0.194, and bumps the Android OS version from 7.0 to 7.1.1. Aside from bringing the new OS version, the update also includes Android security fixes for the month of June. A detailed change-log isn't yet available, so there's currently no information on what other changes (if any) are included in the release. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_and_x_compact_getting_android_711_update-news-25761.php

Mobile graphics maker Imagination Technologies goes on sale

Imagination Technologies has started a formal sale process and has already engaged in preliminary talks with potential buyers. The British mobile graphics maker was pushed to the decision after Apple, which accounted for around 60% of Imagination's revenue, revealed it will stop using PoverVR graphics and develop its own, sending Imagination shares into a 70% stock slump earlier this year. Over time Imagination Technologies' stock recovered somewhat though not enough and without Apple's orders Imagination simply cannot continue competing with Qualcomm and fellow British...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/graphics_chip_maker_imagination_technologies_goes_on_sale-news-25762.php

ZTE pushes an update for the Quartz smartwatch

The Quartz is ZTE's first attempt at Android Wear 2.0 wearable. It was launched earlier this year, and the company taking good care of its security. ZTE pushed an update which brings some major fixes to the Quartz' software. According to the release notes, the update includes Google security patches, Bluetooth connectivity and sync enhancements, bug fixes and performance improvements. The update is over-the-air, so you can get it when you log in a Wi-Fi network and follow the Settings -> System -> About -> System Updates steps in the menu. The only requirement for the install to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_pushes_an_update_for_the_quartz_smartwatch-news-25759.php

OnePlus 5's tele camera only has 1.6x optical zoom, digital zoom brings it to 2x

It seems that the OnePlus 5 marketing promised more than the engineering team delivered - the chipset isn't as fast as benchmarks indicate and the camera's 2x optical lossless zoom isn't. No, really, it isn't optical or lossless, the camera isn't 20MP either. Co-founder Carl Pei clarified on Twitter that actually the second lens on the back offers 1.6x optical zoom then digital zoom makes up the remaining 0.4x to reach the claimed 2x. That final upscaling means that the effective resolution is less than 20MP - in reality, it's closer to 16MP. The company still claims "2x lossless zoom",...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_5s_tele_camera_only_has_16x_optical_zoom_digital_zoom_brings_it_to_2x-news-25760.php

Google Glass gets first update in three years

Google has pushed the first update to Google Glass since October of 2014 but don't get too excited about it. The firmware brings native support for pairing Glass with Bluetooth devices and some bug fixes and performance tweaks. There's been silence concerning a future Google Glass product while the first and only one in the series remains a beta product. Pretty much any hope of new Glass evaporated with a Glass-less Google I/O 2017. The silver lining here is that perhaps Google is working on something Glass-related. Otherwise why go to the trouble of updating the old one? Source...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_glass_gets_first_update_in_three_years-news-25758.php