Moto X 2016 prototype promises Shattershield AMOLED screen

Next-gen Motos have been occupying the rumors section these past few days. The flagship of the line, the Moto X 2016, was previously seen in leaked renders, but now the front of a prototype has been caught on camera. Like the upcoming Moto G, the X will have a 5.5" display. It will reportedly resemble the Moto X Force/Droid Turbo 2 display - AMOLED, with Shattershield protection. You can also see the square fingerprint reader, a design feature it shares with the G model. Two round holes above the screen suggest a front-facing flash like on the Moto X Style. Also note the "Moto" logo,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/moto_x_2016_prototype_promises_shattershield_amoled_screen-news-18180.php

Windows 10 Mobile Cumulative Update for May is out

Microsoft has released the Windows 10 Mobile Cumulative Update for May. The firmware update brings the software version to 10.0.10586.318. Here's the changelog from Microsoft. Reliability, performance and stability improvements.Fix for a problem that could result in unexpected battery drain while the phone screen is off. Improvements to the update system to prevent phones getting into a state where attempting to take an update may lead to errors 0x800f081f or 0x80070570. Fix for a problem that caused some phones to finish the initial setup wizard with an incomplete set of app...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/windows_10_mobile_cumulative_update_for_may_is_out-news-18179.php

Samsung Galaxy C5 passes Bluetooth certification

The Samsung Galaxy C5 - which has been the subject of several leaks and rumors so far - has now received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), indicating an imminent launch. Multiple image leaks have already confirmed a metallic body for the device. Rumors say that it will be powered by a Snapdragon 617 chipset, and sport a 5.2-inch 1080p display. RAM is 4GB, while OS is Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The phone expected to go official in China sometime this month. There's, however, currently no information on if and when it will be launched outside of the world's...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_c5_passes_bluetooth_certification-news-18178.php

ZTE CEO teases upcoming Axon 2 flagship

A teaser image of ZTE's upcoming Axon 2 flagship was shared by the Chinese company's CEO Zeng Xuezhong on Weibo. While the device's TENAA listing already revealed the front and the back of the device, the new teaser image focuses on the phone's bottom, and compares it with the bottom of the iPhone 6s and the Huawei P9. One can't help but notice the minimalistic design (sans any screws and speaker) that differentiates the Axon 2 from the other two flagship smartphones. However, it's worth mentioning that this design is not new to ZTE phones, as - for example - the Axon and Axon Elite...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_ceo_teases_design_of_companys_upcoming_axon_2_phone-news-18176.php

Google now provides OTA images for Nexus devices

Serial flashers (not that kind) are already aware of Google's factory images for Nexus devices, that let you download the full ROM and flash it to your Nexus device. The downside to doing this was you needed an unlocked bootloader, and doing that would wipe your device. Enter OTA binary image files. These allow you to sideload the image to your device with adb through recovery without having to bother with the bootloader. This means you can upgrade easily without having your data wiped (although it wouldn't hurt to backup, just in case). As before, these are only available to Nexus...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_now_provides_ota_images_for_nexus_devices-news-18177.php

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 may launch as soon as next month

Samsung's next-gen fitness band may arrive sooner than expected - as soon as next month. The Samsung Gear Fit 2 is spearheaded by SVP Rhee In-jong, who also leads Samsung Pay. The new band will add GPS to existing formula as well as the bio-processor Samsung announced late last year. The processor goes beyond the usual heart rate tracking, it promises to measure body fat and skeletal muscle mass. It's questionable how accurate those measurements will be, but the GPS will definitely improve run and biking tracking. The Gear Fit 2 will use an updated 1.84" Super AMOLED screen that...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_gear_fit_2_may_launch_as_soon_as_next_month-news-18175.php