New AT&T Galaxy S7 update fixes issues related to Samsung Knox and messaging

AT&T has started pushing out a new update to Samsung Galaxy S7 units on its network. Arriving as build number NRD90M.G930AUCU4BQF3, the update brings along several changes in the form of bug fixes as well as improvements. Specifically, issues related to Calendar, Samsung Knox, and messaging have been fixed. As for improvements, those are related to video calling and system stability. And finally, the update also includes Android fixes for the month of June. Source | Via

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Huawei just trademarked the P20 moniker

A new trademark was spotted in the wild today - one for the Huawei P20 moniker. The company's intentions to keep the "P" family going with at least one more model is far from a surprise. However, the P10 was unveiled only a few short months ago and this step does appear a bit suspicious in its early timing. The leak has prompted a wave of potentially credible (to various extents) sources on Weibo to speculate that the phone might make it in time for the holidays and land in Q4 this year. These describe the P20 as a rather small improvement on the Huawei P10 Plus, running on the...

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Motorola Moto Z2 Play now available to pre-order in UK

The Motorola Moto Z2 Play is now available to pre-order in the UK. The device is listed on the company's official UK website for £379 (around $490), with shipments set to begin next week (July 14 onwards). The handset was made official early last month, with Brazil becoming the first country to get it. Then it arrived in India carrying a launch price tag of $435. Then towards June-end, the US got the phone for around $410. And this month, it launched in China as well. Source | Via

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More Canadian carriers to offer 32GB iPhone 6 starting next week

The 32GB variant of the iPhone 6 launched in Canada a couple of days ago. At present, only a few carriers including Bell, Virgin Mobile, and Koodo are selling the phone in the country. However, according to a new report, availability is set to expand next week onwards. Specifically, the report notes Rogers and Fido will also start offering the handset beginning July 14 (Friday next week). As for pricing, the device will carry a tag of CAD 499 (around $387). It's worth mentioning that carries that are already selling the phone are offering it for CAD 485 (around $375). Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/more_canadian_carriers_to_offer_32gb_iphone_6_starting_next_week-news-26078.php

Samsung Galaxy S8+ 6GB variant gets price cut in India

The 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant of the Samsung Galaxy S8+ landed in India las month. The device carried a launch price tag of INR 75,000 (around $1,160). However, a quick look at the model's listing on Samsung's India website now reveals that the device has received a price cut. The listing, as you can see above, reveals a price tag of INR 70,900 (around $1,100), which translates into a discount of around INR 4,000 (around $62). The variant is only available in black, so that's the only color option you have. For more information, head to the Source link below. Source | Via

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Samsung Z4 goes on sale in Africa

As expected, the Samaung Z4 is now available for purchase in South Africa. Specifically, carriers like Vodacom and MTN as well as third-party retailer TFG are offering the phone in the region for ZAR 1,299, which translates into around $97. The device was officially unveiled back in May this year. It was launched in Asia a week later, with India becoming the first country to get it. The Samsung Z2, which was launched back in August last year, also went on sale in Africa, something which happened the following month. Source | Via

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LG G5 currently going for $225 in US

Just last week, we told you about an LG G5 deal where-in you could grab the device for $250. While that offer is still available, you can now purchase the handset for an even lower rate. An eBay seller is currently offering the handset for $224.99. The unit on offer is the unlocked, T-Mobile variant. As for color option, you'll have to settle with silver. The seller is Top Rated Plus. Limited quantities are available, and as of writing 260 units have already been sold. No information on when the promo ends. Source | Via

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Alleged Motorola Moto Z2 Force spotted in benchmark listing

A new Motorola device has been spotted in a benchmark listing. Listed as XT1989-05, the handset is alleged to be the Motorola Moto Z2 Force. The AnTuTu listing for the phone reveals some of its key specs like Snapdragon 835 SoC and 1440x2560 pixel resolution display. Other revealed specs include 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, 12MP/5MP camera combo, and Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. Rumors so far have suggested the handset will sport a 5.5-inch display, and feature ShatterShield technology to prevent the screen from easy breakage in case of a drop. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_motorola_moto_z2_force_spotted_in_benchmark_listing-news-26079.php

Video shows a negligible difference in performance with 8GB OnePlus 5

We've already compared the OnePlus 5 to its doppelganger: the Apple iPhone 7 Plus, as well as Samsung's Galaxy S8. When it came to performance, the OnePlus 5 was beat by the iPhone 7 Plus, but it was a close race between the three flagships. Other phones aside, how does the OnePlus 5 compare to itself? More specifically: How much of an impact does the additional 2GB of RAM make in performance of these two tiers? Not too much, as we can see from the following video. YouTuber Timmers EM1 pitted both tiers of the OnePlus 5 head-to-head in a side-by-side speed test, running the same...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/video_shows_a_negligible_difference_in_performance_with_8gb_oneplus_5-news-26075.php

Spotify is testing a driving mode for Android users

Distracted driving has been an increasing problem all over the world now that we carry an infinite amount of distraction in our pockets. Apple has already stepped up to solve this by baking a feature into iOS that auto-replies to your contacts while you're driving. Spotify is now testing a new car mode that some users are seeing appear on their app. Driving mode is accessed via the Now Playing screen The new Driving Mode feature has larger buttons, announces songs aloud, and will feature hands-free voice control (which isn't currently active). These enhancements should...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/spotify_is_testing_a_driving_mode_for_android_users-news-26074.php

Moto G5S Plus detailed in new leak: 5.5-inch, aluminum body, dual rear cameras

At its event on July 25, Motorola may have another handset to showcase aside from the much leaked Z2 Force and X4 - the G5S Plus. This could be announced alongside a G5S, and a new report today details the upcoming Plus model. The G5 and G5 Plus were only introduced at MWC in February, so it's a bit odd for Motorola to be ready to out their successors so early. Then again, perhaps the company felt it was very important to have dual rear cameras on midrangers before 2017 is over. Thus, the Moto G5S Plus will come with 13 MP + 13 MP sensors on the back, one color, one black and white...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g5s_plus_detailed_in_new_leak_55inch_aluminum_body_dual_rear_cameras-news-26073.php

Honor 9 review: Light catcher

It's Honor's turn now - the time to wave Leica's license fees goodbye and welcome the annual Huawei P flagship on a bargain price. The Honor 9 is shinier, arguably more powerful, and above all - way more affordable. And Honor 9 is not just a P10 for the masses, it's also a OnePlus 5 killer. The bar is high, the expectations - big, and this review has just started.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9-review-1629.php

Chrome OS is getting a touch-friendly makeover

Google's Chrome OS has traditionally been installed on low-end laptops, but recently more and more devices running it sport touchscreens. Thus you'd expect the company developing the operating system to adapt its user interface to this new reality - and you'd be right about that, in fact. It turns out that Google has started testing a touch-friendly iteration of the Chrome OS launcher. You only get access to this if you run the Canary version of Chrome OS, which is the most unstable and prone to bugs and crashes. Even if you're on Canary, you need to enable the new UI through a flag, so...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/chrome_os_is_getting_a_touchfriendly_makeover-news-26072.php

Nougat reaches double-digit market share as Marshmallow rules the Android world

Google has performed its monthly platform distribution chart update today, highlighting the changes that have occurred within the past week. The good news for Nougat is that the version launched last year is finally in double-digit market share territory, with 11.5%. That said, the previous iteration, Marshmallow, launched in 2015, reigns supreme now, towering over other variants with 31.8% of the market. Not far behind is Lollipop with 30.1%. Unfortunately, Android 4.4 KitKat still commands 17.1% of the pie, many years after its release. All the older versions combined are at 9.5%,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougat_reaches_doubledigit_market_share_as_marshmallow_rules_the_android_world-news-26071.php

LG Q6 hits Geekbench, Snapdragon 430 chipset confirmed

July 11 is the date LG Q6 will see the light of day. Yet now thanks to a unit that was benchmarked on Geekbench we get to learn some of the specs of the mini version of the LG G6. The listing reveals a Snapdragon 430 chipset on with its eight-core CPU, clocked at 1.4 GHz. The LG Q6 has 3 GB RAM and runs on Android Nougat 7.1.1. Score-wise, the single core result is 622, while the multi-core one is 1777. The numbers are nothing spectacular but you couldn't expect much more given the modest chipset. According to previous reports, the LG Q6 should come with 5.4" screen, but the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_q6_hits_geekbench_to_run_snapdragon_430_chipset-news-26069.php

Caviar launches Nokia 3310 Putin-Trump Summit edition, yours for $2,466

You may have gotten used to Russian company Caviar's special edition phones adorned with the portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin - iPhones usually get this treatment. But with the iPhone 7 it's also started to offer a Donald Trump version of its bling-ified devices. And now it's taken things to the logical next step: having both Trump and Putin together on the same phone. The honor of hosting the portraits of both leaders goes to the newly reinvented Nokia 3310. So if you're nostalgic for the good old days when the original 3310 was around, and would enjoy to always carry...

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Xiaomi posts record-smashing Q2 results with 23M phones sold worldwide

Xiaomi had a rough 2016, but things are starting to look up for the Chinese maker in 2017. The company announced that Q2 was its most successful quarter with 23 million phones sold across the globe. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun said the amount of sold phones is 70% more than it was in the previous three-month period. The good economy climate is among the reasons for the positive numbers. Sales in India grew 328% year-over-year. The Redmi Note 4 became the highest shipped smartphone in the country, and the company even opened its first Mi Home in Bengaluru two months ago. Xiaomi is...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_posts_recordsmashing_q2_results_with_23m_phones_sold_worldwide-news-26068.php

Samsung Galaxy On Max unveiled

As expected, a new Galaxy On phone was unveiled today. The Galaxy On Max was announced by Indian online retailer's Flipkar, but it turns out it's merely a rebranded Galaxy J7 Max. The Galaxy On Max comes with two 13 MP cameras - one on the front and one on the back. The rear one has a f/1.7 aperture, while the front one has a f/1.9 lens with a LED flash. The phone comes with a 5.7" LCD of Full HD resolution and runs on a Helio P20 chipset. The storage is 64 GB (with microSD slot for expansion), and the power cell is 3,300 mAh. The Galaxy J7 Max was the first phone with...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_on_max_arrives_on_flipkart-news-26067.php

LG announces preliminary earnings for Q2 2017

The second quarter of 2017 just concluded and companies started publishing their preliminary results . Samsung already announced it is expecting a record-breaking Q2, while its main Korean competitor LG just announced that it expects its sales to reach KRW14,5 trillion ($12.5B), while its operating profit will stand at KRW664 billion or about $576 million. Sales for the three months ending in June slightly decreased from the KRW14.6 trillion posted for the previous quarter. The decline is 0.7%, but results compare favorably to the same period a year ago when sales were KRW14...

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Motorola sets a July 25 event in New York

Motorola — or should we say, Lenovo — has sent out media invites for an event on July 25 that will be taking place in New York City. While the invite is sparse on detail, it is largely expected that Motorola will be launch either the Moto Z2 Force or the Moto X4, or both. Moto Z2 Force for AT&T pic.twitter.com/N0h001Xema— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 4, 2017 The Moto Z2 Force will have a 5.5-inch QHD Shatter Shield display, Snapdragon 835, 4GB RAM, dual rear cameras, 1Gbps LTE, and Moto Mods support. Happy X4th of July pic.twitter.com/a03dq1XvIc— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 4,...

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Galaxy Note Fan Edition goes on sale in South Korea

Just 5 days after the unveiling of Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition, the phone has gone on sale in South Korea. It costs KRW699,600 which equals $611 and only 400,000 units will be sold in the initial batch. The Galaxy Note FE is a reborn Galaxy Note7, but with slight differences. Now it runs on Android Nougat, instead of the original Android Marshmallow 6.0. Since the battery was the reason Galaxy Note7 caught on fire, Samsung completely overhauled it. Its capacity was decreased to 3,200 mAh, as opposed to the original power cell with 3,500 mAh charge. The phone is sold in...

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Just in: Huawei Honor 9 hands-on

When Huawei P10 was launched at MWC 2017 in Barcelona, everyone kept asking why the flagship does not have more RAM. Back then Richard Yu, COO of Huawei, said that having more gigs is like being at a cold war - you don't exactly win anything, you only have some fictional psychological advantage. That doesn't mean the hardware specs race is over. Today we have the Honor 9, made by a company, which is a Huawei's subsidiary. We have here the 64 GB model and guess what, it comes with 6 GB RAM. In a world where "revolutionary design" is having a new Dazzling Blue color, most phones tend to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/just_in_huawei_honor_9_handson-news-26018.php

Samsung Q2 financial guidance points to highest ever profits

Samsung had an impressive first quarter of 2017, and the company is headed to an even better Q2 with more than 20% rise in both sales and operating profit. The company announced its earnings guidance for Q2 2017 where sales are estimated to be around KRW60 trillion, or about $52 billion. According to the press release, it is also expecting a record-breaking operational profit. The number stood at KRW9.9 trillion for January-March, and it jumped to KRW14 trillion or about $12.2 billion in Q2. The numbers are certainly good news for Samsung. Q2 2017 is going to be the most successful...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_q2_financial_guidance_points_to_highest_ever_profits-news-26061.php

32GB Apple iPhone 6 goes on sale in Canada

As expected, the 32GB variant of the iPhone 6 is now available for purchase in Canada. Several local carriers are currently offering the model in the country, including Bell, Virgin Mobile, and Koodo. All three carriers are offering the phone for CAD 485 outright, or US$375. Of course, the handset can also be purchased on a regular, 2-year contract. The model is already available in certain Asian markets (including India), Belarus, as well as the UK. Source 1 2 3 | Via

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Sony G8441 spotted in benchmark listing with Snapdragon 835 SoC, Android 8.0

Just days after it was listed on a Polish retailer's website, the Sony G8441 has appeared in a benchmarking database, revealing some of its key specifications. The listing on AnTuTu reveals the device is powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC. Other revealed specs include 720p display, 8MP/8MP camera combo, and Android O. RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is 32GB. Keep in mind that benchmarks do get some details wrong sometimes and the resolution bit in particular seems suspicious. The listing on Polish retailer's website had revealed a price tag of around €650 (or $740) for the device. No...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_g8441_spotted_in_benchmark_listing_with_snapdragon_835_soc_android_80-news-26056.php

New security update starts hitting Sony Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra

A new update has started rolling out to the Sony Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra smartphones. It's a security update that's arriving as build number 40.0.A.5.66 for the former and 42.0.A.3.30 for the latter. The update brings along Android fixes for June - post-update, the security patch level says June 5. No information on the update's size is available yet as well as what other changes (if any) are included in it. Via

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New T-Mobile LG G3 update fixes 2G/3G roaming issues

T-Mobile has started pushing out a new update to LG G3 units on its network. Arriving as software version D85130g and weighing in at 132 MB, the update brings along multiple changes, including fix for 2G/3G data roaming issues. In addition, there's also an LG app fix as well as some stability-related improvements. The official changelog also mentions "Google monthly security patch," but it doesn't specify exactly which month. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your device's screen. Source | Via

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Google Home to land in France next month

Google has announced that its voice-activated smart speaker Home will soon be available in France. The device will go on sale in starting August 3 and it will cost €149. Needless to say, the device will speak and understand French. Among its existing markets, the speaker already offers support for French language in Canada, where it launched late last month. Recently, Google Home started getting Bluetooth support as well. Source | Via

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Hydrogen One is a $1,200 smartphone that's modular and features holographic display

High-end professional camera maker Red has announced its plans to enter the smartphone market. In fact, the company has sort-of unveiled their first offering: Hydrogen One. The USP of the device is that it features a holographic display. "It is no longer necessary to carry (or charge) another device to enjoy multi-dimensional content," the company says, adding that the device features "nanotechnology that seamlessly switches between traditional 2D content, holographic multi-view content, 3D content and interactive games." The device runs Android. Red says there's a proprietary...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/hydrogen_one_is_a_modular_smartphone_featuring_holographic_display_costs_1200-news-26058.php

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and A7 (2016) getting new update

A new update has started hitting the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) and A7 (2016). Weighing in at just under 40MB and currently hitting units in India, it's a security update that brings Android fixes for the month of June. Given the size, it's reasonable to assume that no major feature is included the in the update, although the change-log does say that a "critical security vulnerability" has been patched. Given that it's an OTA roll out, it might take some time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for it by heading to your handset's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a5_2016_and_a7_2016_getting_new_update-news-26054.php

Dell offering Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 for $500 ($100 gift card included as well)

Just yesterday we told you about a Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 deal at B&H - tablet for $499.99 + free book cover keyboard. And today, we bring another Tab S3 deal for you: tablet for $499.99 + $100 promo gift card. Dell is running the promo. Officially, Samsung is also selling the device for $500, so the deal is for those who are interested in a follow up purchase at Dell. Keep in mind that the gift card will arrive 10-15 days after your order is shipped, and it will expire in 90 days. No information on when the promo ends. For more information, head to the Source link below. Source |...

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Qualcomm files complaint against Apple aiming to cease iPhone sales in the US

Qualcomm and Apple are at it again. We've already heard about Apple suing Qualcomm for charging too much for royalties, then Qualcomm suing Apple for "making Qualcomm chips look inferior to Intel's", and today, Qualcomm has officially filed a complaint with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) and Federal Court. Qualcomm claims that Apple is using six of Qualcomm's patents in various devices whose royalties have not been paid by Apple. The chipmaker is seeking to stop Apple's alleged infringement by ordering a cease and desist order to block further selling, marketing,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_files_complaint_against_apple_aiming_to_cease_iphone_sales_in_the_us-news-26050.php

Google might soon update Pixel devices with always-on mode for Ambient Display

An APK breakdown performed by XDA Developers suggests that Google might be working on an always-on mode for Ambient Display. Currently, on Pixel and Nexus devices, Ambient Display is a way to glance at notifications via a black and white screen that activates when taken out of a pocket or pulses when a notification comes in. Google is actively working toward creating an always-on version of its baked-in Ambient Display feature as spotted in coding. A Google Pixel with the latest Android O Developer Preview was used to decompile its SystemUIGoogle.apk where a string of code gives us this...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_might_soon_update_pixel_devices_with_alwayson_mode_for_ambient_display-news-26049.php

The OnePlus 5 scores 87 on DxOMark

OnePlus had been really boasting about the dual-camera featured on the OnePlus 5, even weeks before the phone's launch. It gave many fans some really high expectations, so some were upset by the camera as far as saying that it wasn't worth the hype it got. Some notable mentions of the OnePlus 5's camera are its excellent outdoor shots with "outstanding color and detail". DxO says the OnePlus 5's white balance is often accurate, stable and consistent when shooting outside; details are also well preserved. Meanwhile, shooing high dynamic scenes tents to under expose shadowy...

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Motorola is launching something on July 25 in New York City

Motorola has sent out an interesting save-the-date to the press. The graphic shows a colorful tunnel with the text "you won't want to miss this". The bottom of the invite reads "#hellomotoworld" which likely indicates a global launch. By contrast, the Moto Z was announced and released in separate global events and a dedicated launch event, where Verizon pricing and availability was detailed. GIF invitation Motorola chose New York to showcase whatever it's announcing on the 25th. Our hunch is that Motorola could even be launching two devices: both the Moto X4 and the Moto...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_is_launching_something_on_july_25_in_new_york_city-news-26047.php

vivo X9s and X9s Plus become official with dual front cameras

Right on schedule, Chinese smartphone maker vivo has made its latest smartphones official today: the X9s and X9s Plus. As their names imply, these share a lot of specs, but the Plus model is bigger. The vivo X9s is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, aided by 4GB of RAM and non-expandable 64GB of storage. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED touchscreen, and runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat underneath vivo's Funtouch OS 3.0. vivo X9s It has dual front-facing cameras for great selfies, with 20 MP and 5 MP sensors (both with f/2.0 aperture). There's even a front-facing flash so you...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x9s_and_x9s_plus_become_official_with_dual_front_cameras-news-26046.php

Apple Pay gains 21 new partners in the US

A total of 21 new institutions have adopted Apple Pay in the US as the company is working to expand its payment service's adoption across the world. Currently Apple Pay is supported in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, France, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. With iOS 11 Apple expanded on Apple Pay's functionality adding Person to Person payments, which you can make through iMessage, and Apple Pay Cash - a virtual wallet where you hold that cash and use it to send money to other people or pay to any Apple...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_pay_expands_to_21_new_partners_in_the_us-news-26045.php

Apple will make only OLED iPhones from 2018

We're already knee deep in speculation regarding Apple's 2017 plans but why not step it up a bit and move into 2018 territory. Rumor has it that Apple will release three iPhones in 2018 and all of them will have OLED displays. This means that Apple will transition its entire phone lineup from LCD to OLED next year. It also means that Apple will have three different iPhones once more. Some rumors suggest there will be two screen sizes - 5.28" and 6.46", both sporting OLED, so what about the third one? In 2017 Apple is expected to release iPhone 7s and 7s Plus incremental upgrades...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_will_make_only_oled_iphones_from_2018-news-26044.php

Google facing another EU fine over Android violations

Last month Google was hit with a massive $2.7/€2.4 billion fine by the European Commission, but that might not be the end of the company's legal troubles. According to Reuters, the company might face even bigger charges over unfair pushing of its OS and services to phone makers. According to the report, competitors and manufacturers filed a complaint that Google is abusing its market dominance. The company is accused of limiting access to the Google Play Store if the phone company does not bundle the device with Google search and Chrome apps as well. Google is also blocking...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_facing_another_eu_fine_over_android_violations-news-26043.php

New Samsung Galaxy On device to debut tomorrow

A teaser appeared on Flipkart today, asking to guess "What's On". From the font and the shape of the phone we can clearly gather that a new member of the Galaxy On series is incoming. The promo images on Flipkart reveal the new Galaxy On will have "flagship camera" that will provide excellent low light photography. Dark pictures will be clearer than ever with both the rear and the front cameras. The information is vague, but at least the listing also shows the camera mode would have a social mode with plenty of stickers. We'll know all the details tomorrow. Thanks...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_galaxy_on_device_to_debute_tomorrow-news-26042.php

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge on Sprint getting new update

A new update has started hitting the Sprint variants of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones. Weighing in at around 300MB, it brings the June Android security patch. The official changelog isn't yet available, so it's not known what other changes (if any) are included in the update. Given the fact that it's an over-the-air roll out, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your handset's screen. Source | Via

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Huawei launches Honor 8 Pro in India

Huawei has finally launched the Honor 8 Pro in India, almost three months after its international launch. The phone is priced at INR 29,999 and will be available exclusively on Amazon India. The Honor 8 Pro has a 5.7-inch QHD display, HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, dual 12 megapixel rear cameras, 8 megapixel front camera, 4000mAh battery, and Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1. The phone also comes inside a packaging that turns into a VR headset. The phone will be available through an open sale on July 13, 12:00 AM. For Amazon Prime customers, the phone...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_launches_honor_8_pro_in_india-news-26041.php

Nokia Android with dual-lens Zeiss camera is coming this year

HMD Global and ZEISS signed a partnership to bring the Zeiss brand back to Nokia smartphones. Later a tweet dedicated to the announcement hinted that a dual-camera Nokia smartphone is the first product to come from the partnership. HMD shared its excitement saying it's looking "to set new imaging standards within the smartphone industry". Previously we saw Zeiss optics in the Nokia 808 PureView and Lumia 1020 with staggering 41 MP sensors - arguably the best cameraphones of their time. According to previous reports the Nokia 9 will be the 2017 flagship that will debut the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_android_with_duallens_zeiss_camera_is_coming_this_year-news-26040.php

New OnePlus 5 update improves WiFi connectivity, voice calling

OnePlus has started pushing out a new update to its 5 smartphone. Arriving as OxygenOS 4.5.5, the update weighs in at around 60MB, and brings optimizations and bug fixes, but seemingly no new features. Wi-Fi connectivity has been improved and voice calling has been made clearer. Other optimizations are related to video recording (which now consumes less battery) and incoming call vibration intensity (which has been turned to a gentler level). The issue which caused Wi-Fi signal to consistently being displayed as weak has been resolved. So is the one related to certain apps that...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_oneplus_5_update_improves_wifi_connectivity_betters_voice_calling-news-26039.php

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 benchmark listing confirms Snapdragon 835 SoC, 6GB RAM

The successor to the Xiaomi Mi Mix has been the subject of several leaks and rumors so far. Back in April, a listing for the device was spotted on GearBest's website, revealing some key specs. And now, a GFXBench listing - alleged to be of the handset - has surfaced, confirming some of the specs, including Snapdragon 835 chipset and 6GB of RAM. The listing also mentions that the unit runs Android Nougat (version 7.1.1). Other rumored specs for the Mix 2 128GB and 256GB storage options, 19MP/13MP camera combo, and 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 2540x1440px resolution. The device...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_xiaomi_mi_mix_2_benchmark_listing_confirms_snapdragon_835_soc_6gb_ram-news-26038.php

Grab Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 for $500 with book cover keyboard

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 landed in the US back in March, carrying a $600 price tag. Then in May, it was listed on Amazon for $543. A few weeks later, Samsung officially slashed the tablet's price to $500. While officially, the device is still going for $499.99, retailer B&H has an even better deal as it's offering a free book cover keyboard with each purchase. The keyboard cover usually goes for $130. Keep in mind that immediate shipments aren't available - the listing says, "Expected availability: 7-14 business days." The offer ends Jul 8 at 11:59 pm ET. For more information,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/grab_samsung_galaxy_tab_s3_for_500_free_book_cover_keyboard_included_as_well-news-26036.php

July update starts rolling out to BlackBerry phones

BlackBerry has announced that it has started rolling out the July security update to its Android-powered smartphones. The announcement came in the form of a tweet from the company's Security Incident Response Team. #BBSIRT has released an advisory for our July #30dayPatchingSMR, read about it here https://t.co/I6go3N19aS pic.twitter.com/MwTgX2sPxc— BlackBerry SIRT (@BBSIRT) July 5, 2017 It's worth mentioning that the update is currently only hitting units purchased through the company's online store ShopBlackBerry. Model bought from retailers and carriers may not get the update...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/july_update_starts_rolling_out_to_blackberry_phones-news-26035.php

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ orchid grey variant now available in India

So far, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ have only been available in the three colors in India: black, blue, and gold. That's, however, no longer the case, as the list has been updated with a new color: grey (or orchid grey). It's worth mentioning that the new color option is only available for the 4GB/64GB models, as the 6GB/128GB one is still only available in black. Talking of price, the grey model costs the same as other colors - INR 57,900 ($895) for the S8 and INR 64,900 ($1,000) for the S8+. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_s8_orchid_grey_variant_now_available_in_india-news-26034.php

Old Samsung Gear 360 drops to $140 in US

Last we heard, the 2016 variant of the Samsung Gear 360 camera was going for $157 in the United States. Well, if you missed that deal for some reason, you'll be glad to know that the price has dropped further. A quick look at the device's listing on Amazon reveals a tag of $139.99. The model on offer is the US version with warranty. The listing doesn't say when the offer ends (or if it's a permanent price cut), so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/old_samsung_gear_360_drops_to_140_in_us-news-26033.php

July security update failing to install on some carrier variants of Google Pixel

Google has confirmed that there's some issue with this month's security update and the company is working on it. Specifically, several Pixel users are getting an 'Installation problem' error when they try installing the update, which weighs in at 61.1MB. Not every Pixel unit is affected by the problem though - reports say only units on T-Mobile, Project Fi, and Rogers (for which the update carries a build number of NKG47M) are having the problem. Also, the Pixel XL seems to be completely unaffected - update for the larger model weighs in at 70.1MB. Source 1 2 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/july_security_update_failing_to_install_on_some_carrier_variants_of_google_pixel-news-26032.php