Now a 12-inch Samsung Windows 10 tablet gets Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certified

We already told you about an 8-inch Android tablet from Samsung getting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certified. And now, a 12-inch Windows 10-powered Samsung tablet has received these certifications. The device carries a model number of SM-W700. For those who aren't in the know, this is not the first time we're hearing about a 12-inch Windows 10 Samsung tablet - back in August this year, there were rumors that the South Korean company is working on such a device, and that it could be released at some point in the future. While there's no confirmation, the tablet is said to be powered by a 14nm Intel Core M processor and sport a 2560 x 1600 or 3840 x 2400 pixel resolution display. Weighing in at 600g and having a thickness of 6.2mm, the device is rumored to come with 4GB of RAM as well as the...

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Report says SD820-powered HP 'Falcon' Windows 10 phone may be made official at MWC 2016

If you recall, HP Falcon's existence first came to light when an SD820-powered Windows device with that name was spotted listed on benchmarking site GFXBench. Although we initially treated the news with skepticism, subsequent reports have essentially confirmed that the Windows 10 device is indeed for real. Now, a new report out of Germany is claiming that the handset will likely be made official at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC), which is scheduled to take place between February 22 and February 25 next year. The report, however, notes that HP is yet to take a final call on whether or not to go ahead with the project. Aside from the Snapdragon 820 SoC, the GFXBench listing had revealed that the handset sports a 5.8-inch 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution display and features a 20MP rear and a 12MP front...

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Gionee F105 with 5-inch display and quad-core CPU passes through TENNA

A new Gionee smartphone has been certified by Chinese certification and regulatory authority TENAA, revealing some of its key specs. Powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, the device sports a 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixel resolution) IPS display. The handset has 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2,400mAh battery. In terms of camera, it features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 144.0 × 71.3 × 8.1 (mm) and weighing in at 155g, the smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. The Gionee F105 comes in two color options, including white and gold. It's worth mentioning that several Gionee smartphones have received certification from the Chinese agency in the last few months. Source |...

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AT&T Lumia 950 now available for $0 down

If you're planning to purchase the AT&T variant of the Microsoft Lumia 950 flagship smartphone, you'll be glad to know that Amazon is now offering the device for zero down "with device financing." Of course, you'll have to sign a regular, two-year contract with the carrier. A quick look at AT&T's website reveals that the carrier usually sells the Windows 10 smartphone on-contract for $150. For those who are interested in the deal, it's worth knowing that the device on offer is the black colored 32GB Lumia 950 variant. If you aren't already aware, Microsoft is currently selling the AT&T Lumia 950 (no contract) at discounted rates - the device is listed on the Microsoft Store website for $549.00, which is $49.99 less than its regular price of $598.99. Source 1...

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Online payments support coming to Samsung Pay in US next year

If you're a Samsung Pay user in the US, here is some good news: you'll soon be able to use the mobile payments service to make online payments. This was announced by Samsung Pay global co-general manager Thomas Ko. There was, however, no word on whether or not the functionality - which Ko said will be enabled sometime in 2016 - will only be limited to in-app shopping. It's worth mentioning that rival services including Android Pay and Apple Pay already support in-app purchases. In addition, he revealed that the payments service will also be expanded to lower-priced Samsung phones sometime next year - currently, only select Galaxy phones are supported, including the S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and Note5. "Wider handset availability of Samsung Pay as well as online payment support is coming soon," he was quoted as...

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Honor 7 receiving Marshmallow in India, registration required

The Honor 7 in India will be receiving the long-awaited Marshmallow update, however, you must first register your Honor 7 online with your IMEI and current software version. The Honor 7 sports a 1080p, 5.2 inch display powered by Huawei's 64-bit Kirin 935 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM. The camera features a 6 lens setup made with sapphire glass and a 20MP sensor. The company has a Google form link where one can submit the handset's information, then, within the next couple of days, the OTA will be pushed and downloaded to the device. To find your software version, you can go into the Settings app, then tap About Phone and the software version looks something like PLK-UL00C67.. . You can also get the IMEI number by heading into the dialer and punching in *#06# and then pressing the "CALL" button. Source | Honor registration...

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