Gionee P7 Max launched with octa-core CPU, 5.5-inch display

Gionee has launched a new smartphone dubbed P7 Max. The device is powered by MediaTek's MT6595 chipset with octa-core 2.2GHz processor, and sports a 5.5-inch HD IPS display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB. In terms of camera, the phone features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Amigo UI 3.2. A 3,100mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. The Gionee P7 Max is currently available for purchase in Nepal, where it carries a price tag of NPR 21,999 (around $205). There's currently no official information on if and when it will...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/gionee_p7_max_launched_with_octacore_cpu_55inch_display-news-20829.php

Pixel and Pixel XL images appear on Bell and Telus websites ahead of launch

Someone at Canadian carrier Bell decided to jump the gun and publish the Google Pixel page that has a picture of the phone in white. The page since then has been taken down, but not without a copious amount of screenshots been captured and mirrored online. The page was first spotted by a reddit user for the smaller Pixel model, and later someone managed to change the URL and pull the image for the larger Pixel XL as well. Both images are as shown above. Soon after that, another Canadian carrier - Telus - also updated the renders on its site with new ones, which were...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_and_pixel_xl_images_appear_on_bell_and_telus_websites_ahead_of_launch-news-20828.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 39

The big iPhone 7 Plus slipped another couple of places in the rankings, but the iPhone 7 holds the leading position with an iron fist. Apple's smaller handset is usually the more popular one, but we thought the dual-camera setup may entice consumers. In second place is the Galaxy J7 (2016), but how long will that last now that Samsung unveiled the Galaxy On8 (which is very similar but has a 1080p screen). There's the Galaxy J7 Prime (currently 5th), it also has a 1080p screen, but it's an IPS LCD (the other two use AMOLED). Speaking of souped up versions, the Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_39-news-20805.php

Week 39 in review: Xiaomi Mi5s launch and Google Pixel leaks

Another busy week in the mobile realm indeed. This time the main event came courtesy of Xiaomi and its new and improved flagship pair. The Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus were turning heads and hyping fans well before their launch. But now that the handsets are official, things really exploded. With exciting improvements like the Snapdragon 821 SoC and a fresh new dual-camera setup on the big one, it comes as no surprise that over 3 million people have already signed-up to show their enthusiasm for the affordable flagships. Another major theme from the past week was the upcoming Google Pixel...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/week_39_in_review_xiaomi_mi5s_launch_and_google_pixel_leaks-news-20803.php

Weekly poll: Sony Xperia XZ - are you getting it?

What does a refreshed X design, plus the pedigree of a "Z" champion equal? Well, the answer is rather obvious and the name, as we have already said time and time again - quite aptly chosen. If you hold any warm feelings for Sony's smartphone endeavors and we know many of you do, you probably went through our in depth review of the Xperia XZ. Fancy words and lofty promises aside, with the extra information at hand, the only remaining question is simple - Would you buy the Xperia XZ or not? Pre-orders have been live for a month now and the phone already went on sale in Taiwan with...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_sony_xperia_xz__are_you_getting_it-news-20826.php

Apple issues notice to iMessage prank sticker pack developer

Developer of #1 iMessage sticker app - Phoneys - was served a notice by Apple regarding the nature of the app and given a week's period to change it. Phoneys lets you place stickers that look like iMessage chat bubbles with different text in them in the conversation such that it looks to the other person as if they sent that text to you. It's sort of a prank app, which Apple no longer seems comfortable with. After the app shot to the #1 position, the developer got a call from Apple's lawyer, where he was informed that the app was breaking some guidelines by using blue chat...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_changes_stance_on_imessage_prank_sticker_pack-news-20827.php