Skype's Android app is now more reliable on Samsung devices running Android 6.01 and 5.11

It's not just the iOS client, Microsoft has updated Skype's Android app as well. The update bumps the app to version 7.17 and brings along several changes, including those related to reliability on select Samsung devices. With the update, the app becomes more reliable on Samsung devices running versions 6.01 and 5.1.1 of Google's mobile operating system. Presumably, it fixes issues that arose due to Samsung's non-standard Android implementations. Aside from this, the update adds accessibility support for cards from bots and resolves issues related to changing device orientation while...

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Soft Gold OnePlus 3 launching in India on October 1

Last month, OnePlus announced that the Soft Gold variant of its OnePlus 3 smartphone will land in India sometime in the first week of October. In line with that, the company has now revealed that the model will go on sale in the country on October 1, and will be an Amazon exclusive at launch. Mark your calendars, fans! The #OnePlus3SoftGold will go on sale on October 1st, only on @amazonIN. pic.twitter.com/yhKkpNswlE— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 28, 2016 The device will carry a price tag of INR 27,999 (around $420) in India, with buyers also getting INR 500 worth Amazon...

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 gets official price cut in Canada

If you are in Canada, and are planning to purchase the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, you'll be glad to know that the Redmond, Washington-based company has slashed the price of the device. It's now available for CAD 1,599, down from its regular price of CAD 1,949. Keep in mind that this is not a permanent price cut, although there's currently no information on when the deal ends. It's worth mentioning that Best Buy Canada is also running a promo where-in those purchasing a Surface Pro 4 or a Surface Book will get a Bose SoundLink Mini II speaker (worth CAD 250) for free. The deal ends...

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Samsung says overheating issue in replacement Galaxy Note7 units "does not pose a safety concern"

While there have already been reports about replacement Samsung Galaxy Note7 units overheating in South Korea, a new Wall Street Journal report now says that similar complaints have been received by the company in the US as well. In many cases, users have complained that the phablet gets very hot during calls. For its part, Samsung has acknowledged the complaints and has said that it's investigating the matter. The company is, however, assuring users that the issue "does not pose a safety concern." "There have been a few reports about the battery charging levels and we would like to...

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Meizu MX6 now has a 3GB RAM variant as well

Meizu has announced a new variant of its MX6 smartphone that only differs in the amount of RAM it packs. While the device was originally launched with 4GB RAM, the new version comes with 3GB RAM. Rest of the specs remain same: Helio X20 chipset, 5.5-inch full HD display, 32GB storage, 12MP/5MP camera combo, and 3,060mAh battery. The new variant carries a price tag of RMB 1,799, which translates into around $270 at current exchange rates. For comparison, the 4GB variant was launched at RMB 1,999 (around $300). Sales begin October 1 in China - the model will be available at Meizu's...

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T-Mobile extends its free high-speed data when traveling abroad to the end of the year

Starting on October 19, T-Mobile will be extending its unlimited high-speed data abroad when traveling overseas. T-Mobile started doing this in Brazil this summer, where the city of Rio flocked hundreds of thousands of people to watch the Olympic Games. T-Mobile made it easy for customers when it announced that it was going to let customers use unlimited high-speed data while roaming in Brazil, free of charge. Normally, T-Mobile offers free roaming data to over 140 countries and destinations, however that internet speed is at about 2G speeds, which is just enough to check emails, use...

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