ZTE is rolling out Android 7.1.1 for the Axon 7

ZTE hit a home run with the Axon 7 - flagship specs, accompanied by a stylish exterior and amazing sound setup at a much lower price than you'd expect. It is one of the few handsets out there that successfully managed to take on the OnePlus 3 in the unique value segment it spearheaded. Perfectly aware of this, the Chinese manufacturer has really been keeping on top of things in the software department. The first Nougat update hit units last month and already an even newer Android 7.1.1 OTA is being pushed to users. The new package doesn't bring as many new features as the initial...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_is_rolling_out_android_711_for_the_axon_7-news-23993.php

New Samsung Gear 360 appears in FCC

Samsung Gear 360 came out last year and now a newer edition of the 360-degree camera is on the way. FCC listings revealed a 3D render of the "Next Gear 360" along with the ID of the device. Samsung is working on a better version for the new Gear 360 with a handle and a power button like a gun-trigger, according to FCC listings, published yesterday. Unfortunately, many of the details are heavily redacted, so we don't know any specs of the camera. There is a 3D render though that reveals the device will be smaller (45 mm width) and will be handheld, scrapping the tripod from the first...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_samsung_gear_360_appears_in_fcc-news-23992.php

HTC's Pot-O-Gold contest: you can win a gold-plated HTC One from 2013

Happy St. Patrick's Day, 2013 everyone! Wait, what? HTC is offering one lucky pub dweller a chance to win a "super limited 24K gold plated edition" of the original HTC One. Yes, the One from 2013. And to be clear, this is gold plated so the amount of actual gold is very little. At least you could smelt down old Vertus, but no amount of green beer can make this sound like a solid idea. HTC One (from 2013) plated in 24K Gold... this leprechaun needs to upgrade more often If you do want a piece of gilded nostalgia, you can subscribe to HTC's mailing list, that's all you need to...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/htcs_potogold_contest_you_can_win_a_goldplated_htc_one_from_2013-news-23991.php

The Xiaomi Mi 6 may launch with Snapdragon 821 initially, with S835 later

It seems that the March launch of a Snapdragon 835-powered Xiaomi Mi 6 will not happen due to availability issues. So rumor has it that the company has reconfigured one of the three versions of the upcoming flagship so that it could launch earlier by switching to Snapdragon 821. Several other companies have done the same - LG with the G6, Sony with the Xperia XZs. Xiaomi's first in-house chipset isn't up to the task and the rumored higher-end chip isn't official yet. In the end, the top of the line version with a Snapdragon 835 may launch 1-2 months after the S821 and Helio X30...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_xiaomi_mi_6_may_launch_with_snapdragon_821_initially_with_s835_later-news-23990.php

Verizon's LG K8 (2017) gets Wi-Fi certified

The LG-VS501 - which has already cleared the FCC and is expected to be the Verizon variant of the LG K8 (2017) - has been granted WiFi certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA), suggesting an imminent launch. The LG K8 (2017) was officially unveiled back in December last year. Specs-wise, it is powered by Snapdragon 425 SoC and sports a 5-inch HD display. Memory configuration is 1.5GB/16GB, while camera configuration is 13MP/5MP. The device runs Android 7.0 Nougat. It's already available from US Cellular. Source | Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/verizons_lg_k8_2017_gets_wifi_certified-news-23986.php

March security patch hitting Sony Xperia X, X Performance, X Compact, and XZ

Sony has started pushing out a new update to its Xperia X, X Performance, X Compact, and XZ smartphones. Arriving as build number 39.2.A.0.442 for the Xperia XZ and X Performance, and 34.2.A.0.333 for the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact, the update brings along March security patch. There's currently no information on what other changes (if any) are included in the update. Given the fact that it's an OTA roll out, it may take time for the update to hit your device. If you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset's Settings menu. Via

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/march_security_patch_hitting_sony_xperia_x_x_performance_x_compact_and_xz-news-23984.php