HTC stops manufacturing Nexus 9

After the Nexus Player got axed, it's now the turn of the ill-fated Nexus 9 tablet. HTC has confirmed to CNET that the company is stopping the manufacturing of Google's latest Nexus tablet. The Nexus 9 was announced back in October 2014 alongside the Nexus 6. Being the second Nexus device manufactured by HTC, long after the very first Nexus One, there was some excitement around it. However, the tablet got almost universally panned in reviews, particularly for its poor build quality and quality control issues, not to mention the high price that didn't sit well with consumers who are...

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OxygenOS 3.0.1 beta for OP2 now available for download

Nearly a couple of months after releasing Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 beta for the OP2, OnePlus has made available another beta community build - OxygenOS 3.0.1. It's not available over-the-air though (just like it was the case last time) - you have to download it from the company's website. "We appreciate everyone's feedback from the first community build. With your help we have been able to better optimize the build and improve several key areas," OnePlus says on the build's download page. As for the changes included in the update, the company lists enhanced Doze mode,...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oxygenos_301_beta_for_op2_now_available_for_download-news-18419.php

LG G5's India launch set for June 1

The LG G5 is officially landing in India on June 1. The South Korean company has started sending out media invites of the launch event that will take place in the country's capital city of New Delhi. In case you missed, the handset is already up for pre-order in the world's second-largest smartphone market, where it is currently a Flipkart exclusive online. As for price, the phone carries a tag of INR 52,990 ($785). Via | LG G5 (Flipkart)

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_g5s_india_launch_set_for_june_1-news-18418.php

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 launch set for June 7, CEO confirms

If you recall, earlier this month, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed that the company's Mi Band 2 wearable will be made official sometime in "early June." However, looks like now we have the exact launch date of the device, and the revelation - this time as well - has come from none other than Jun himself. During a QA session following the unveiling of the company's Mi Drone, when he was asked about the fitness tracker, Jun revealed that the device will go on sale on June 7, meaning the wearable will be unveiled on or before that date. If you aren't already aware, the Mi Band 2 was ...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_band_2_launch_set_for_june_7_ceo_confirms-news-18417.php

OnePlus 3 clears TENAA with 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM

OnePlus' upcoming flagship smartphone - the OnePlus 3 - has been certified by Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA. As is the case usually, the device's listing on the government agency's website reveals some of its key specs. The TENAA listing reveals that the OP3 is powered by quad-core 2.15GHz processor (likely Snapdragon 820 SoC), and sports a 5.5-inch full HD display. RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is 64GB. A 3,000mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. In terms of camera, the handset features a 16MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 152.6×74.6×7.3mm and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_3_clears_tenaa_with_sd820_soc_55inch_display-news-18416.php

Verizon HTC 10 receives $100 price cut

If you are on Verizon, and are planning to purchase HTC's newest flagship smartphone (the 10), here is some good news: the carrier is currently offering a discount of $100 on the device. This was announced by HTC USA on Twitter. Psst... @Verizon customers, right now you can snag an #HTC10 online for $100 off. Don't sleep on this one: https://t.co/dine5KjrFp— HTC USA (@HTCUSA) May 25, 2016 In case you don't already know, the Verizon HTC 10 usually costs $648, but with the discount, you grab a unit for $548. Keep in mind, however, that the discount is only available for purchases made...

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