Huawei Mate 9 pre-sales to kick-off tomorrow

Excitement seems to be at an all-time high regarding Huawei's upcoming Mate 9 flagship and understandably so, since it is expected to launch in an hour. To sweeten the deal even further, a couple of banners were spotted on the streets of China, stating that the eagerly-anticipated device will go up for pre-sale as early as tomorrow. Huawei Mate 9 pre-sale will commence tomorrow in China! pic.twitter.com/THTCjGcXv7— Playfuldroid! (@playfuldroid) November 3, 2016 This probably relates only to the local market, likely leaving us folks over in the western markets with at least some...

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Meizu announces Pro 6s with a new main camera and a bigger battery

Meizu Pro 6s was just announced in China. The new flagship is a refined version of its Pro 6 predecessor, with improved camera experience and battery life. Just like the Pro 6, the Pro 6s uses an aluminum unibody with curved edges and the same antenna bands design. The new antenna placement was first introduced by the Meizu Pro 6, but gained popularity with the latest iPhone 7 duo. The Meizu Pro 6s has absolutely the same footprint, look, and is available in the same colors - Gray, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold. It features a 5.2" Super AMOLED screen with 1080p resolution and 3D Press...

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Pixel XL adoption is faster than Nexus 6P, says analytics firm

Google is pushing the Pixel phones much harder than it did any Nexus before it. According to data by Appboy, it's working. The Pixel XL took a week to reach a market share comparable to the Nexus 6P two weeks after launch. And this is with some stock shortages at both Google and Verizon stores. The smaller Pixel is showing some amazing growth too. A week after launch day, its numbers were 274% up. Similarly, the Pixel XL more than doubled its launch day numbers after a week of sales (up 158%). Compare that to the established Galaxy brand - the S7 doubled its numbers a week later,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pixel_xl_adoption_is_faster_than_nexus_6p_says_analytics_firm-news-21428.php

Uber redesigns mobile app

Uber has released a new version of its mobile app, featuring the first major redesign since 2012. The first thing you'll notice is the new icon, which ditches the green background of the previous app for a black and white icon. Next, you will also see the app no longer has the splash screen of the previous app, but it doesn't need one anymore because it launches stupid fast (at least on the iPhone 7). Once opened, you will see a completely new map imagery with redesigned car models that scuttle around. The highlight is the Destination bar, which prioritizes your destination over...

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ZTE CYMBAL-T flip phone launched with 3.5-inch display, 5MP camera

ZTE has launched a new smartphone in the US. Dubbed CYMBAL-T, it's a flip phone powered by Snapdragon 210 chipset and sports a 3.5-inch display. It has 1GB RAM and 8GB of internal memory, which can be expanded up to 32GB. In terms of camera, the phone features a 5MP rear unit and a 2MP front shooter. Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Support for LTE is also there. The handset runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box. As for price, the CYMBAL-T carries a tag of $99.95. You can purchase it from the Home Shopping Network, which is also including a car charger,...

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Nextbit Robin currently going for $170 in the US

If you are in the United States, and are planning to purchase the cloud-focused Nextbit Robin smartphone, you'll be glad to know that the device is currently going for as low as $170 in the country. Amazon is selling the phone at that price. A quick look at the listing, however, reveals that the price cut is only available on the Midnight color variant of the handset - the Mint variant is listed for $197. Nextbit is officially selling the model for $299, meaning if you purchase the Midnight Robin variant from Amazon, you'll save around $130. Source

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