Dixons Carphone CEO doubts Apple Watch success


Nearly a week after Apple revealed the pricing of its highly anticipated Apple Watch, the head of one of the Europe's leading specialist electrical and telecommunications retailer Dixons Carphone has said that he is sceptical of the success of the smartwatch, which starts at $349. "If you spend 300 pounds on a TAG Heuer then you've got that for life," said CEO Sebastian James. "But if you buy a smartwatch, in two or three years time you will want a new one because the technology has moved on." Although Apple hasn't yet revealed when the wearable will be made available to other retailers, James said he suspects they will have the device in stock for the holiday shopping season. He also claimed that the London-based company currently sells more Apple products than any other retailer in...






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The Top 10 trending phones of week 11


This year's high-end offering from Samsung, the Galaxy S6 is firmly on top of our weekly interest chart, garnering more than twice the number of hits of the second-placed Galaxy A7. The top-of-the-line A-series model, on the other hand, shot straight to number 2 upon its debut to the chart. Little brother Galaxy A5 completes the Top 3. The Top 10 trending phones chart is a recap list of the devices that gathered the most hits throughout the week. In other words, the chart represents the interests of the majority of you, our visitors, and is an indication of what currently interests you. Surprisingly, the HTC One M9 is falling down the chart and found itself in 5th this week. The Galaxy S6 edge, the winner's hotter-looking sibling, also doesn't fare too well and has dropped to a lowly 9th spot, whopping 7 places down from last week. Meanwhile, the iPhone 6 has found a somewhat steady position in the second half of the chart, and the Asus Zenfone 5 has managed to climb in the top 10 amidst some extra price cutting that it recently received. .news-item .n-left { float: left; width: 26%; text-align: center; } .news-item .n-right { float: left; width: 74%; } .news-item a { padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0; } .news-item .n-right h2, .reviews-item .n-right h2 { clear: both; padding: 0 0 3px 0px; font: 400 19px Oswald, Arial; margin-top: -4px; } .n-right p { margin-top: 25px; line-height: 155%; } .news-item { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; } .news-item p { margin-left: 0; } .n-right h2 .phone-name { display: inline-block; width: 252px; overflow: hidden; vertical-align: text-bottom; } .n-right h2 a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; } .flat-button{ text-align:center; text-decoration: none !important; font: 400 22px Oswald,Arial !important; //font-family: sans-serif; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; font-size: 150%; //background: #0CADA7; padding: 20px 60px !important; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-border-radius: 5px; -moz-border-radius: 5px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 10px 0; -webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; -ms-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; -moz-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; -o-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; color: #fff !important; } .flat-button-1 { background: #0CADA7; } .flat-button-1:hover { background: #0A948F; color: #666666 !important; } .flat-button-2 { background: #FF7E47; } .flat-button-2:hover { background: #EE7440; color: #666666 !important; } .n-right .rank-info { display: inline-block; font-family: "Oswald",​Arial,​sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 100; } .n-right .rank-info .current-rank { font-size: 23px; } .circle { background: none repeat scroll 0 0 #8fb28f; border-radius: 50%; height: 23px; width: 23px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px 10px -1px 10px; } .arrow { width: 0; height: 0; border-style: solid; display: inline-block; margin: 0px 10px -1px 10px; } .arrow-up { border-width: 0 15px 25px 15px; border-color: transparent transparent #0cada7 transparent; } .arrow-down { border-width: 25px 15px 0 15px; border-color: #ff7e47 transparent transparent transparent; } Samsung Galaxy S6 RANK: 1WAS: 1 specs review Samsung Galaxy A7 RANK: 2NEW IN specs review Samsung Galaxy A5 RANK: 3WAS: 4 specs review Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime RANK: 4WAS: 5 specs review HTC One M9 RANK: 5WAS: 3 specs review Samsung Galaxy S5 RANK: 6WAS: 6 specs review Samsung Galaxy E7 RANK: 7WAS: 10 specs gallery Apple iPhone 6 RANK: 8WAS: 7 specs review Samsung Galaxy S6 edge RANK: 9WAS: 2 specs review Asus Zenfone 5 RANK: 10NEW IN specs...






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Week 11 in review: Android Updates and Apple Watch


Another week passed and the MWC hype is slowly settling down. Everybody is still talking about the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9, but the news hasn't been so completely overwhelmed and a lot of attention has been directed to other topics, like the ongoing Lollipop updates. Android 5.1 was made official and builds are already available for a few Nexus devices. The new version brings a lot of goodies and addresses old irritations users had with earlier Lollipop builds. Meanwhile the industry is still busy, working on the Lollipop update for various smartphones. Apple also made headlines with its "Spring forward" event, held on March 9. The rather pricy Apple watch was unveiled at the venue, as well as a new MacBook, thinner and lighter than ever and now in GOLD! The Xperia Z4 is still expected and as it turns out, so is an active version of the Galaxy S6, the LG G4 and not one, but two new HTC handsets - the HTC E9 and the One M9 Plus. .news-item .n-left { float: left; width: 16%; text-align: center; margin-left: -13px; } .news-item .n-right { float: left; width: 84%; } .news-item a { padding-bottom: 0; padding-left: 0; } .news-item .n-right h2, .reviews-item .n-right h2 { clear: both; padding: 0 0 3px 0px; font: 400 19px Oswald, Arial; margin-top: -4px; } .n-right p { line-height: 155%; } .news-item { padding-top: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; } .news-item p { margin-left: 0; } .n-right h2 a { text-decoration: none; color: #000; } Sony to release Android 5.0 Lollipop for Xperia Z series only No other Sony Xperia smartphones with Android will be getting the latest Lollipop update. Alleged HTC One M9 Plus photos make the rounds The unannounced handset is expected to be a more capable version of HTC One M9. Asus Zenfone 2 prices unveiled in Taiwan, 4GB model is $285 Multiple different phones carry the "Zenfone 2" name, making things quite confusing. Moto Maxx will be released in India as the Moto Turbo The smartphone may get its official unveiling for the subcontinent at next week's Motorola event. Purported live images of HTC E9 (A55) make the rounds online The unannounced smartphone will be a budget-friendly version of the HTC One M9 flagship. Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge pricing so far Samsung's new flagship duo will launch in mid-April across Europe and other regions. MIcromax teases Android Lollipop update for YU Yureka The Cyanogen firmware could arrive on the smartphone before the end of this month. Android Lollipop update for Galaxy S5 and S4 put on hold Users in Norway have been reporting various problems after updating their phones to Lollipop. Xperia Z4 metal frame leaks, gets compared to the Z3 Although mostly similar to the Z3 design, the Z4 is a bit thinner and has a capless USB port. Alleged LG G4 press render appears on Twitter The Korean giant's next flagship is expected to make its official debut at some point this spring. Google officially outs Android 5.1 Lollipop to compatible devices Motorola Nexus 6 and HTC Nexus 9 will naturally be among the first to get the new OS version. Carriers ordered 20 million Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge units The Korean giant's duo of flagship smartphones has generated a lot of interest since its launch. The Microsoft Lumia 640 is already up for pre-order in Europe The German, French and UK version of the Microsoft store have already listed the phone. HTC One E9 surfaces with a monstrous lens on the back The TENAA entry reveals details about the hardware of the upcoming 5.5" smartphone. Full specs leak for upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 Active The rugged device will arrive in the future to complement the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Here's what the different steel Watch versions...






Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/week_11_in_review_android_updates_and_apple_watch-news-11535.php

Galaxy S6 to reportedly go on sale in the US on April 11


The Samsung Galaxy S6, which was unveiled at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, will launch in the US on April 11, according to a report from Phone Arena, which cited a source working with one of the four major US carriers. As per the report, all four major carriers in the country - AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile - will start offering the device on the same day. As for the Galaxy S6 Edge, the device would be launched in a "limited capacity," just like the Galaxy Note Edge. The report also notes that Samsung reps are currently visiting retail outlets around the country, providing demo and training on the new...






Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s6_to_reportedly_go_on_sale_in_the_us_on_april_11-news-11551.php

BlackBerry, Samsung and IBM team up on the SecuTABLET


BlackBerry, Samsung and IBM teamed up to introduce the SecuTABLET. Based on Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, the slate features high-grade security communications suite by SecuSMART - a company which BlackBerry acquired last year. The SecuTABLET will not be available to the general public. The slate will target "national and international public sector markets and enterprises." It will also allow the personal usage of popular social networking and instant messaging apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter among others. The secure app wrapping tech for the SecuTABLET has been provided by IBM. The latter's solution protects the sensitive data even if malware is installed on the device. Source...






Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_samsung_and_ibm_team_up_to_release_the_secutablet-news-11550.php

Selfie-centric Sony Xperia Cosmos leaks out in live photos


Alleged live photos of an upcoming Sony smartphone with for selfie enthusiasts made the rounds online. The device's settings menu reveals that it is dubbed Xperia Cosmos. Sony Xperia Cosmos (click to enlarge) There is no word on the specs of the smartphone for the time being. However, the large front-facing camera with LED flash hints at a potential successor of last year's Sony Xperia C3 mid-ranger. Sony Xperia Cosmos boots Android 5.0 Lollipop. Naturally, the OS is dressed in the manufacturer's lightweight custom UI. Source...






Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/selfiecentric_sony_xperia_cosmos_leaks_out_in_live_photos-news-11549.php

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