Samsung Galaxy C10 shows off a dual camera in live images

Samsung's taking its time with releasing a smartphone with two cameras on its back, but it's happening - it's pretty much guaranteed that the upcoming Galaxy Note8 will have a dual camera, and a couple of other models down the ranks might beat the Note to it. One is the Galaxy J7 (2017), or rather the Chinese version of it, while the other is the Galaxy C10. It is the latter that's supposedly the star in a couple of live images that have now surfaced. Live images of alleged Samsung Galaxy C10 units The Galaxy C10 got a few renders done at the end of May, and the real-life...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c10_shows_off_a_dual_camera_in_live_images-news-26215.php

Nokia 8 flagship to arrive on July 31, price just short of €600

Some have called it 8, others - 9, but according to this latest intel, the long overdue new-Nokia flagship will be called Nokia 8 and it's reportedly coming on July 31. The info comes from an unnamed Scandinavian retailer that also discloses the price - €589. Nokias 3, 5, and 6, waiting for big bro It is the same model that's been popping up here and there - the TA-1004 received FCC certification and showed up on Antutu after visiting GeekBench in 4GB and 8GB trim levels. Well, the mysterious Scandinavian retailer says only 4GB of RAM will be available, at least initially, and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_8_flagship_to_arrive_on_july_31_price_just_short_of_euro600-news-26214.php

Weekly poll: What materials should flagships use?

We had this one two years ago, but a reader email got us thinking that it might be a good idea to give it another shot and see if preferences have changed. The market trends certainly have and now metal is by far the the most popular material on any smartphone - flagship or not. But has that resulted in its devaluation as a luxury good or are you still considering it the most premium of materials? On the hand there are those that prefer their phones covered with glass - the cool reflection effects and the gloss certainly look fancy even if they require plenty of upkeep to keep fingerprints...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_what_materials_should_flagships_use-news-26182.php

The Light L16 camera is finally shipping

It's not uncommon for smartphones to have a pair of cameras on their backs, in a number of different setups. Well, the Light L16 camera is in fact 16 cameras with different sensors and lenses in one phablet-sized body (but no actual smartphone inside, mind you). Of course, with the appropriate algorithms that allow it to extract up to 52MP images while also offering 5x zoom and depth-of-field control. The news here, however, is that the product that's been 4 years in the making has now started shipping to customers who pre-ordered some 18 months ago. The company behind the Light L16 has...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_light_l16_camera_is_finally_shipping-news-26213.php

Oppo R11 review: Selfie master

The Oppo R11 is perfectly capable of standing its own ground in the midrange and has just enough flair and character to put pressure on the upper tier. Now, it's not of the same caliber as the OnePlus 5 and it obviously isn't the touted Find 9 either, to put another rumor to rest - but it doesn't need to apologize or explain.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_r11-review-1631.php

Rogers and Fido offering 32GB iPhone 6 in Canada; blue Huawei P10/P10 Plus now also available

As expected, more Canadian carriers have started offering the special edition 32GB iPhone 6 in the country. Specifically, Rogers and Fido are the latest carriers that have begun selling the phone. Both are offering the handset for zero-down on a two-year contract. Fido is also selling the device for CAD 499 (around $395) outright. The device landed in Canada last week, and has been available through a handful of carriers so far, including Bell, Virgin Mobile, and Koodo. Meanwhile, the Dazzling Blue color variant of the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones has also been launched in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/rogers_and_fido_start_offering_32gb_iphone_6_in_canada-news-26212.php

New Motorola Moto G5S Plus images leak

The Motorola Moto G5S Plus has been the subject of a few image leaks in the past couple of months. And now, a couple of new images alleged to be of the phone have leaked, showing close-ups of the handset's front and back. The design revealed by this new set of images is inline with what we've already seen before. Specs-wise, the phone is said to be powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC and sport a 5.5-inch Full HD display. RAM would be 4GB, while storage would be 64GB. The device is also rumored to feature 13 MP + 13 MP sensors on the back (one color, one black and white), and an 8 MP...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_moto_g5s_plus_images_leak-news-26210.php

Samsung exec confirms August unveiling for Galaxy Note8, US to get it in September

While there have already been rumors that the Samsung Galaxy Note8 will be made official next month, the company has now confirmed August unveiling for the phone. The confirmation came from the tech giant's president of mobile communications Gao Dongzhen. Specifically, Dongzhen confirmed the handset will be unveiled by August end (rumors so far have suggested August 23 as the date). He also commented on the device's release, revealing a two-phase launch, with first phase commencing early October and including markets like US, Korea, and the UK. The second phase, he said, will take...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_confirms_august_unveiling_for_galaxy_note8_us_to_get_it_in_september-news-26211.php

Over 100,000 Moto E4 Plus units sold in India in 24 hours

The Motorola Moto E4 Plus was launched in India earlier this week as a Flipkart-exclusive. And now, it has been revealed that over 100,000 units of the 5,000mAh battery-totting device were sold by the retailer in a time span of 24 hours. Moto E4 Plus Flipkart claims it managed to sell the handset at the rate of 580 units/minute for the first 60 minutes. The retailer also revealed that a total of 150,000 people visited the phone's product page on its website within the first hour after sales began. The phone carries a price tag of INR 9,999, which translates into around...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/over_100000_moto_e4_plus_units_sold_in_india_in_24_hours-news-26209.php

Sprint starts selling BlackBerry KEYone

As scheduled, Sprint has become the first carrier in the US to offer BlackBerry's latest Android phone - the KEYone. The device is now listed on the carrier's website, and you can grab a unit for $528. Of course, it's also available on monthly payments - zero down followed by $22 each month for next 1.5 years. The handset is only available online - Sprint says it will start offering the phone through its offline channels later this month. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sprint_starts_selling_blackberry_keyone-news-26208.php

HTC Edge Sense starts getting Alexa support, feature to go live on U11 next week

HTC has pushed out a new update to the Edge Sense app that brings along a couple of changes, key among which is support for Alexa. This means that U11 users will now be able to launch the digital assistant by squeezing their phone. @LlabTooFeR HTC #edgesense updated to support @amazon Alexa, and HTC account got an update. (Updated today but released days ago) pic.twitter.com/j7Ud5RMaeM— Chengming Alpert (@ChengmingAlpert) July 13, 2017 A user who received the update said despite installing it, things aren't working as they should. What's new for #edgesense: Alexa added but I...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/alexa_support_starts_rolling_out_to_htc_u11-news-26207.php

Google Maps now shows a travel time graph to your destination

Google Maps has gained a new feature which appears to be active now, at the very least for the US and UK. Upon looking up driving directions, you can swipe up on the lower bar right before starting your trip to check if the travel time will change over the course of a few hours. Swipe up to see more info This is especially useful when trying to head somewhere around rush hour. Maps will show you a visual as to convince you it might be better to leave to your destination an hour from now to avoid traffic. Google's next step should be to add this feature for those in...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_maps_now_shows_a_travel_time_graph_to_your_destination-news-26206.php

Sony's Android TVs will now work with Amazon Echo

Just as Amazon Fire TV devices gain updates to work with Amazon Alexa, another lineup of Android-powered Sony TVs will gain full hands-free controls via voice commands with the Amazon Echo. With voice control like this, you probably won't even need to dig under the couch cushions to find the remote when you can just ask Alexa to: fire up to the TV, change the input/channel, or even control DVR playback. Sony TV: XBR-49X700D A list of compatible Sony TV models from 2016 and 2017 can be found at the Source link below. You'll need an Amazon Echo, Amazon account, Google...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sonys_android_tvs_will_now_work_with_amazon_echo-news-26205.php

YouTube finally ads thumbnail previews for videos

YouTube has finally added thumbnail previews on desktop. Users can now mouseover any video thumbnail on the website and get a 3 second preview of the video contents. This works on certain browsers only for now (Chrome and Opera) and is not available yet on mobile. The lack of thumbnail previews made it difficult to gauge the content of the video without clicking it, even though this technology has been available on some video sites for years now. This has been taken advantage of by content creators by using "clickbait" images for the thumbnails to entice viewers into clicking on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_finally_ads_thumbnail_previews_for_videos-news-26203.php

ZTE Blade Spark is a $99 smartphone with a fingerprint scanner

ZTE has launched a new device on AT&T's prepaid segment called the ZTE Blade Spark. The Blade Spark marks the second Blade-branded device to hit the United States (the first was the ZTE Blade V8 Pro). Equipped with a Snapdragon 425 CPU and 2GB of RAM, the Blade Spark is an entry-level offering at $99 which also packs biometric security in the form of a fingerprint scanner. While this smartphone won't get any awards for its performance, it has the power and efficiency to get most of what you need to get done: calls, messages, social media, and casual games. There's even a selfie...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_blade_spark_is_a_99_smartphone_with_a_fingerprint_scanner-news-26204.php

Meizu Pro 7 Plus now shown in live image alongside the Pro 7

Meizu's upcoming Pro 7 smartphone has been leaking a lot lately, with many of its outings showing us its intriguing second screen, which will be on its back underneath the dual camera arrangement. While this was first thought to be an e-Ink display, it's since been revealed to be a full color screen. It will enable such things as taking selfies with the rear cameras, and of course you'll also be able to play games on it. That's the use case portrayed in the rather blurry leaked image below, which shows the bigger Meizu Pro 7 Plus this time around. It's the black device on the left, sitting...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_7_plus_now_shown_in_live_image_alongside_the_pro_7-news-26202.php

Samsung Galaxy Note8 leaks in new renders showing its front

While we wait for Samsung to announce the Galaxy Note8 (which may happen on August 23, according to the latest rumor on the matter), more and more stuff regarding the phone is leaking. Today we get three renders that are said to depict the upcoming phablet, though we're only treated to a view of its front. While the bezels are black in all three renders, there are three different UI themes showcased. So these three Note8 units might actually have different hues - but, just as it did with the Galaxy S8 and S8+, it looks like Samsung is going to make the front black regardless of color...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note8_leaks_in_new_renders_showing_its_front-news-26201.php

Nokia 6 registrations are live in India ahead of August 23 flash sale

As you may already know, the Nokia 6 is an Amazon exclusive in India. As previously announced, the mega retailer has opened registrations for the handset today. If you register at the page in the Source link below, you'll get your chance to purchase the Nokia 6 during its first flash sale in the subcontinent, which will take place on August 23. As usual with flash sales, only those who have registered will be able to buy the phone. The price of the Nokia 6 in India is INR 14,999 (that's about $233 or €203 at the current exchange rates). If you're an Amazon Prime member, you'll get INR...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6_registrations_are_live_in_india_ahead_of_august_23_flash_sale-news-26200.php

Samsung Galaxy Note FE shows its smaller battery in a teardown

As we entered the 10 month of Note drought caused by the Galaxy Note7 recall Samsung released the Galaxy Note FE (Fan Edition) to help hold over struggling Note fans. At least until the supposed Galaxy Note 8 announcement on August 23. The Galaxy Note FE is a refurbished Galaxy Note7 with a new, smaller battery that Samsung promises won't explode. So is the rest of the phone really the same as before - the short answer is yes. The tinker-happy guys over at iFixit got ahold of a Korean Galaxy Note FE and tore it open to confirm that the Galaxy Note FE uses a smaller 3,200mAh battery...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_fe_shows_its_smaller_battery-news-26199.php

LG releases the first promo video for the Q6

LG has been uploading short videos promoting the newly announced LG Q6 for a few days now and in the latest one we get more footage than usual. The video focuses on the key features shared by the entire Q6 series - the Q6, Q6α and Q6+ - the 5.5" FullVision 18:9 screen, the aluminium body, the cameras (as well as LG's facial recognition solution) and Google Assistant. Stay tuned for our own coverage of the Q6.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_releases_the_first_promo_video_for_the_q6-news-26198.php

Chinese Galaxy J7 (2017) shows its dual camera again

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has already been released with a 13MP single snapper on the back. But the purported Chinese version of the phone allegedly has a dual camera which we've seen only once, until today. Thanks to a duo of pictures taken in the wild we may get our first real look at the China-bound Galaxy J7 (2017). It's worth noting that the new images come from the same reputable source. The phone in the pictures looks very similar to the Galaxy J7 (2017) which we handled in our office aside from the antenna lines on the back, which are straight. As of yet we don't...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/chinese_galaxy_j7_2017_shows_its_dualcamera_-news-26196.php

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ duo and Sony Xperia XZ Premium getting July patch

A new update has started hitting the Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ flagship duo as well as Sony's Xperia XZ Premium. Arriving as firmware version G950FXXU1AQG5 and G955FXXU1AQG5 for the Galaxies and version 45.0.A.7.90 for the Xperia phone, it brings along Android security fixes for the month of July. For Samsung phones, the update - which is currently hitting units in Germany, Turkey, the UK, and the UAE - also includes a new firmware for the camera. Coming to the XZ Premium, both standard as well as dual-SIM variant of the device are getting the update. As is usually the case with...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s8_duo_and_sony_xperia_xz_premium_getting_july_patch-news-26194.php

Samsung releases J Pro series in Malaysia

Samsung has released its range of Galaxy J Pro smartphones for the Malaysian market starting today. The trio consists of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy J5 Pro and Galaxy J3 Pro and Samsung is including a year of extended warranty and 1 year of screen crack protection for units bought between today and September 30. You'll pay the most for the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro - 1,299 MYR (~€265), the Galaxy J5 Pro costs slightly less at 1,149 MYR (~€234) while the Galaxy J3 Pro is the cheapest at 699 MYR (~€142). If you're wondering what differentiates the Pro from the regular Galaxy J7,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_releases_j_pro_series_in_malaysia-news-26195.php

Nougat-powered Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and A7 (2017) get WiFi certified

Samsung launched the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) back in January this year. The devices came with Android Marshmallow out of the box. However, it now looks like they'll soon get the Nougat update. Both devices have been spotted on the website of WiFi Alliance, with the listing revealing they run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. There's currently no information on exactly when the roll out will begin, but given that the update has started collecting necessary certifications, that should happen sooner than later. Source 1 2 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nougatpowered_samsung_galaxy_a5_2017_and_a7_2017_get_wifi_certified-news-26193.php

Honor 9 Midnight Black variant launching next week

Huawei has confirmed that the black color variant of its Honor 9 smartphone will be launched next week. Specifically, the Midnight Black model will go on sale starting July 18. Officially, the phone comes in a total of 4 color options: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Gold, and Midnight Black. While the first three have been available, the fourth, black model wasn't launched. But that'll change next week. Pricing should be similar to other color variants. Recently, Huawei CEO revealed that they've managed to sell over 1 million Honor 9 units in less than a month. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/honor_9_midnight_black_variant_launching_next_week-news-26192.php

Nokia 3 now available for purchase in UK

As expected, the Nokia 3 is now available for purchase in the UK. The device is available through offline channels for £119.99. Among online retailers, Clove has the phone listed on its website for £124.99 (that doesn't include tax). The phone is also listed on John Lewis' website £149.95. However, the only color option available online is black - for other colors, Clove's listing says "UK launch delayed - awaiting details from Nokia/HMD." Other retailers as well as major carriers - including Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, EE, Argos, Tesco, Virgin, and Amazon - will also be carrying...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3_now_available_for_purchase_in_uk-news-26191.php

Nexus 6P and 5X don't support this new Android O feature

Google has confirmed that the Huawei-made Nexus 6P and LG-made Nexus 5X don't offer support for aptX Bluetooth streaming, a new feature that the company's upcoming mobile OS - Android O - offers. The confirmation came in the form a reply from a Google developer to a question put up by a user on the company's Issue Tracker website. Here's what the developer said: "Unfortunately, aptX and aptX HD are not supported on Nexus 6p and Nexus 5X - only on newer devices." For those who aren't aware, aptX is a proprietary streaming protocol currently owned by Qualcomm. In layman's terms, it...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/nexus_6p_and_5x_dont_support_this_new_feature_in_android_o-news-26189.php

Amazon Echo Speakers can now control your Fire TV

This is a feature first introduced with the Google Home. Asking Google to stream cat videos on your Chromecast is a pretty nifty feature. Amazon has caught up and will now let you do the same with any Fire TV devices you use to watch movies or stream TV shows. Amazon's Fire TV and TV Stick both have mic buttons that summon Alexa. Though, only these devices let you ask Alexa to open Fire TV apps or control the playback. Thanks to a software update, you'll be able to control your Fire TV the same way you can with the Alexa remote by asking your Alexa speaker to do it. You'll be able to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/amazon_echo_speakers_can_now_control_your_fire_tv_-news-26188.php

Mysterious Samsung device spotted on GeekBench with 1.77GHz Quad-core CPU

We are looking to the fall for Samsung's next major announcement, that of the Galaxy Note 8. But before looking at Samsung's phablet, we are trying to figure out what the latest Samsung leak could be. A Samsung device with the model number "SM-G9600" has been spotted on GeekBench with some intriguing specifications. First off, the device ran Android 7.1.2, which has yet to make it to many devices outside of the Pixel and late-Nexus family of smartphones. Otherwise, the benched smartphone has 4GB of RAM, and runs a CPU: "Qualcomm @ 1.77 GHz. 4 cores". Samsung SM-G9600 with Snapdragon...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/mysterious_samsung_device_spotted_on_geekbench_with_177ghz_quadcore_cpu-news-26187.php

ASUS ZenFone AR launched in India

ASUS has launched the ZenFone AR in India. The phone is priced at INR 49,999, or about $775, and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. The ZenFone AR is the first phone in the world to have Google's Tango AR technology and Daydream VR technology built-in. To enable Tango functionality, the phone has a triple camera system on the back, comprising of a 23 megapixel main camera, a depth sensor and a motion sensor. The main camera captures the background and also takes pictures and videos, the depth sensor calculates the distance of the objects in the room and the motion sensor...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_ar_launched_in_india-news-26185.php

Google Pixel XL 2 rumored to sport always-on display, squeeze gestures even with the screen off

A couple of days ago the first render depicting the upcoming Google Pixel XL 2 got leaked, and today a new report comes to tell us a few things about the unique software features it will sport. The next Pixel XL is going to have always-on display functionality, something that's made possible by its OLED screen. This will be an optional setting, of course. This feature will show useful information and notifications while the phone is locked and idle. Many other smartphones come with similar functions, and it's good to hear that Google will be joining the club. This information reportedly...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_xl_2_rumored_to_sport_alwayson_display_squeeze_gestures_even_with_the_screen_off-news-26186.php

Samsung may have just teased the Galaxy Note8 as new report says it will ship in September

Would Samsung resort to teasing the upcoming Galaxy Note8 at this stage in the game? That's the question. Today, the Korean conglomerate's arm in charge of the Exynos chipsets has tweeted out the image you can see below. It's obviously a small commercial for the Exynos 8895 SoC, which powers some versions of the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and is also widely expected to be inside the Note8. But what about that device render? Is it just a generic mockup of a handset that would be at home, design-wise, in Samsung's lineup for 2017? Or is it the first actual official image showing off the looks of the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_may_have_just_teased_the_galaxy_note8_as_new_report_claims_it_will_ship_inseptember-news-26184.php

Meizu Pro 7 leaks again, this time on video

The Meizu Pro 7 is one of the most interesting devices of 2017 already, despite it not being official yet. That's due to its quirky second display on the back, which we've already seen in various pictures in the wild. But today we get to see said second screen on video. The 10s clip doesn't reveal anything new about the Meizu Pro 7's party trick, but it's still better than a still image. What we can know so far is that the Meizu Pro 7 will have a 5.2" 1080p display to go with 2.0" screen molded into the back. The Pro 7 will tick along thanks to a Mediatek Helio X30 chipset with...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_7_shown_in_a_video_second_screen_is_the_protagonist-news-26183.php

Xiaomi Redmi 5 official images reveal specs

As far as leaks go, this is a big one. A batch of photos have surfaced through China's Weibo, showing the design and specs of the forthcoming Xiaomi Redmi 5. The images are even accompanied by the price of the device. So let's lay it all down now. As expected, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 will come in two chipset+RAM options - one with a Snapdragon 625 with 2GHz CPU and 3GB of RAM and one with Snapdragon 630 packing 4GB of RAM and a 2.2GHz CPU. Storage will be 16GB/32GB for the 3GB model and 64GB for the 4GB model. Both come with the option of microSD expansion and dual-SIM...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_5_leak-news-26181.php

Apple is working on 3D laser for the next iPhone

Apple engineers are reportedly working tirelessly to implement a 3D laser sensor to the back of the iPhone 8 that will help improve autofocus and be used for Augmented Reality. It's reportedly a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser and will bring a huge improvement to depth detection. The new laser sensor will be vital for Apple's newly announced ARKit, which developers will use to develop AR experiences for the iPhone. Currently devs can only use the iPhone's main camera to develop AR apps. A laser system on the back of the next iPhone will also greatly improve autofocus....

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_is_working_on_3dsensing_laser_for_the_next_iphone-news-26179.php

Vertu forced to close UK manufacturing arm, 200 lose their jobs

Vertu will be forced to liquidate its UK-based manufacturing arm after the luxury phone maker has failed to cover its £128m deficit, of which Vertu owner Murat Hakan Uzan intended to pay £1.9m. The liquidation will result in some 200 people losing their jobs and seems to spell the inevitable doom of Vertu as a whole. Turkish owner Uzan reportedly plans to rescue Vertu, though it seems unlikely that the maker can be successful again using its old strategy of building outdated phones with quality materials such as ostrich leather and jewels. Vertu was founded in 1998 and has...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/vertu_forced_to_close_uk_manufacturing_arm_200_lose_their_job-news-26180.php

ZTE Nubia Z17 review: Driven by ambition

Getting a new Nubia device is always a different experience for us. It's never been an overwhelmingly delightful or agonizingly poor first encounter, but always a pretty daunting one to wrap your head around. Bold and distinct design, high-end hardware at a bargain price, original screen gestures - these have always been a prominent part of the package ever since the Nubia Z9.

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z17-review-1630.php

Xiaomi will release white Mi 6 tomorrow

Xiaomi will start selling the White Mi 6 tomorrow. The White variant will come in the same 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB configurations and will cost 2,499 Yuan (€323;£285;$368) and 2,899 Yuan (€375;£330;$427) respectively. Since launching the Mi 6 in April Xiaomi has been offering three models - Black and Coral Blue as well as the Ceramic variant, which sold out very quickly. You still can't buy the Silver Mi 6 though and according to previous reports it ended up a tough manufacturing challange so it may never actually get released. Thanks for the tip, Steve! Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_starts_selling_whit_mi_6_on_july_14-news-26177.php

LG V30 to have OLED screen, come to Europe

We just found out that LG will unveil its V30 phablet on August 31 at the IFA congress in Berlin but were unsure if LG will bring the device to European retailers and carriers.According to Faryaab Sheikh, former Sammobile Editor-in-Chief it will. I can also confirm that the #LGV30 will feature an OLED screen. #IFA2017— Faryaab Sheikh (@Faryaab) July 13, 2017 LG didn't bring its two previous V series phones to Europe officially so fans had to import them from elsewhere. The LG V30 is expected to have an 18:9 6.2" OLED display, a Snapdragon 835 chipset, 6GB of RAM and a dual 13MP...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_will_bring_the_v30_to_europe-news-26176.php

Asus Zenfone 3 Laser gets improved UI stability, Zenfone 2 Laser updated as well

Asus has started pushing out a new update to its Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 2 Laser smartphones. The new release comes as versions 30.42.31.1 and V21.40.1220.2161, respectively. The Zenfone 3 Laser new firmware includes improved system UI stability and system bug fixes. The update to Zenfone 2 Laser, on the other hand, improves Bluetooth compatibility and includes latest security patch. Given that the rollout has just begun, it may take time for the update notification to pop up on your handset's screen, so be patient. Source 1 2 | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_zenfone_3_laser_updated_with_improved_ui_stability_zenfone_2_laser_updated_as_well-news-26173.php

New rumor says Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) will feature dual camera setup

According to a new rumor, the Samsung Galaxy C7 (2017) will feature a dual rear-camera setup. The rumor comes in the form of tweet from a Chinese tipster who goes by the Twitter handle @mmddj_china. The forth Samsung Dual camera smartphone,Samsung GALAXY C7 2017 is soon finished the test,and go sales.— 萌萌的电教 (@mmddj_china) July 12, 2017 In his tweet, the tipster refers to the C7 (2017) as the fourth dual camera device that the South Korean tech giant is working on - the other three probably are the Galaxy C10, Galaxy J7 (2017), and the Galaxy...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_rumor_says_samsung_galaxy_c7_2017_will_feature_dual_camera_setup-news-26168.php

New update hitting unlocked HTC 10 in US

HTC has started pushing out a new update to its 10 smartphone in the United Sates. Hitting unlocked units, it's a security update that arrives as version 2.50.617.2 and weighs in at around 277MB. @LlabTooFeR HTC 10 USA unlocked july update pic.twitter.com/0wi7rNAQ0t— Akif (@Akif_Karaca) July 12, 2017 It's not exactly clear which month's security update it is - the tweet clearly says July, but in the comments that follow, users report June update. Also, there's no information on what other changes are included. Have you received the update? Share any changes you found with the...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_update_hitting_unlocked_htc_10_in_us-news-26172.php

ZenFone 3 Laser units in Canada not able to make 911 calls, Asus says working on a fix

Asus has issued a formal statement following reports that the Canadian variant of its ZenFone 3 Laser smartphone is unable to make 911 calls. The Taiwanese company has said that it's working to fix the issue. "On July 6th, 2017 we were made aware that there had been a reported case of a ZenFone 3 Laser device in Canada being unable to complete an emergency 911 call," a company spokesperson said. "Our customer's safety is our number one priority and we want them to rest assured that we have taken immediate action to investigate this matter. Our team has been working nonstop with all...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zenfone_3_laser_units_in_canada_not_able_to_dial_911_asus_says_working_on_a_fix-news-26171.php

Telus to offer the LG X Power2 from July 19

The LG X Power2 launched in Canada last month, and has been available for CAD 249.99 ($195) through local carriers. Starting next week Telus will also start offering the mid-ranger. A source from the carrier said starting July 19, sales will begin at CAD 240 ($188). Currently the following carriers are offering the 4,500mAh battery-totting phone: Fido, Bell, Bell MTS, Virgin Mobile, Videotron, and Freedom Mobile. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_x_power2_on_telus_to_be_a_tad_bit_cheaper-news-26170.php

Motorola teases shutter-proof Moto Z2 Force ahead of July 25 event

Last week, when Motorola sent out a save-the-date to the press, there was no hints on what device will be unveiled. That changes now, as the company has begun sending out the actual invites, which clearly indicate that a shatter-proof phone will be the star of the event. So this makes it pretty clear that the Moto Z2 Force will be made official by the company during the event. The handset is said to sport a 5.5-inch QHD Shatter Shield display, and powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC. Other key specs include 4GB RAM, dual rear cameras, 1Gbps LTE, and Moto Mods support. There have also been...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/motorolas_new_july_25_event_invite_suggests_moto_z2_force_is_coming-news-26169.php

Sprint will start selling BlackBerry KEYone on July 14

A BlackBerry fan's question was answered on the Sprint community forums when they inquired about the unlocked variant's compatibility with the CDMA network. The rep replied: "While the BlackBerry KEYone is coming to Sprint we're not supporting the factory unlocked version at launch,". However, when two other customers asked about the Sprint variant's availability, Sprint representative Sprint_Carlos assured that the BlackBerry KEYone "is expected to launch for online direct ship ordering starting [July 14 2017]. For all other channels, it will launch on [July 28 2017]." You can expect to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sprint_will_start_selling_blackberry_keyone_on_july_14-news-26166.php

LG to announce the V30 on August 31 at IFA

LG has sent save-the-dates to the media for an announcement event to take place in Berlin on August 31. Just one day before IFA kicks off. The LG V30 will be the star of this announcement given that the invite is a tall 18:9 display with a V-shape design in the background. The date in this invite lines up with previous speculations regarding the devices' expected release date. Only recently, an LG V30 render was leaked, based on CAD designs. In addition, the V30 is believed to sport an OLED display and the secondary display would no longer make an appearance on the V series after...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_to_announce_the_v30_on_august_31_at_ifa-news-26165.php

Google Home now supports purchased and uploaded songs on Google Play Music

Google Play Music is one of the more versatile services, even on the add supported free tier, which allows you to upload up to 50,000 of your own MP3 files which you can then stream through the service. Google Home only allowed you to stream music from its on-demand collection of music until today. Support for streaming purchased and personally uploaded music to the service is currently rolling out for all markets where available. This is good news for those who enjoy streaming their personal library of uploaded music. Here's how to stream them. If you are on the free tier of...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_home_now_supports_purchased_and_uploaded_songs_on_google_play_music-news-26164.php

Moto G5 Plus deal slashes its price to $199.99 or $249.99, depending on which version you pick

The Moto G5 Plus was unveiled this February at MWC, but plenty of rumors have convinced us that Motorola is already working on a G5S Plus with dual rear cameras. It's unclear if that model will replace the G5 Plus or be sold alongside it, but its imminent arrival may have had something to do with this price cut. You can now purchase the unlocked G5 Plus in the US for just $199.99 or $249.99, depending on which version you choose. The one with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage can be had for $199.99 at Newegg, while the iteration with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage is currently being...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_g5_plus_deal_slashes_its_price_to_19999_or_24999_depending_on_which_version_you_pick-news-26163.php

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is now available in the US for $399.99

Although Sony's Xperia XA1 has been available to purchase in the US since May 1, for some reason it took the company this long to also bring its bigger sibling stateside. We're talking about the XA1 Ultra, which has only today been released in the US. You can pick one up from Best Buy in black, white, pink, and gold. Regardless of which hue you choose, you'll need to shell out $399.99 for an unlocked unit that will work with GSM-based carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile only (and the MVNOs that use their networks of course). The Xperia XA1 Ultra comes with a 6-inch 1080p touchscreen with...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xa1_ultra_is_now_available_in_the_us_for_39999-news-26162.php