Just a couple of months after launching them in the US, Samsung has slashed the prices of its Galaxy Tab A series tablets – the Tab A 9.7 and the Tab A 8.0.
Tuesday
2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT is a bold, unlikely move aimed squarely at the Porsche 911. And it's a move AMG has completely succeeded with, at least in terms of design and performance. That’s not to say the sleek, stylish lines don’t pay homage to the incumbent; on the contrary. There are hints of the 911 throughout the AMG GT’s...
The latest Microsoft Lumia promo focuses on the business credentials of the brand
Microsoft launched a brand new promo video for its Lumia smartphone family. The clip focuses on the brand’s business credentials.
Huawei unveils Honor Band Zero smartwatch, Honor Whistle Bluetooth headset
Along with the new Honor 7, Huawei announced a new wearable called Band Zero and a Bluetooth headset called Honor Whistle. The Band Zero will launch in China in August. On the other hand, the Honor Whistle headset sports brushed metal look and a circular button on the opposite side of the earpiece. Huawei hasn’t [...]
iOS 8.4 is now out with Apple Music included
Right on time, Apple has now made iOS 8.4 available to everyone for download. If it hasn't happened already, you should be receiving the relevant update notification on your iOS device in the next few hours. iOS 8.4's most notable feature is, as you may know, Apple Music. The company's new music streaming service is included in this release. So today also marks the official debut of Apple Music. You will find the new service inside the redesigned Music app for iOS. Along with this, the latest software release also contains some unnamed improvements to iBooks and bug fixes throughout the OS. Apple Music should be accessible from more than 100 countries across the globe. It offers a three month long free trial, after which you have to pay $9.99 per month. A $14.99 per month family plan is also available, and this works for up to 6 persons. It has a few different components to it. First off, you can stream any song you want from Apple's vast collection. But then there's also Beats 1, a live radio station that will be broadcast 24/7 exclusively on Apple Music, with tracks chosen by real people, not algorithms. The same human touch is employed in the "For You" section which has recommendations of playlists and albums to listen to. And finally, Apple's service lets artists directly connect with their fans if they want...
Sprint makes fun of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon in new ad
David Beckham is the star of Sprint’s latest video ad, which focuses on the carrier’s unlimited plan. The video takes an interesting approach, ridiculing the other three US major carriers’ tariffs.
Sony Xperia Z4 slips out of top 5 best sellers in Japan
The Sony Xperia Z4, which was unveiled in Japan back in April and went on sale on June 10, has slipped out of the top five best-selling smartphones ) in the country. The NTT docomo and au by KDDI variants of the device, which debuted at the number 1 and 2 spots, have slipped down to number 7 and 8, respectively. The top 5 spots are occupied by Apple's iPhones, while the Xperia Z3 Compact is in 6th place. This shouldn't really come as a surprise, given that almost immediately after the Z4's release, users started complaining about overheating issues. Its international variant, the Xperia Z3+, is also plagued with similar issues. Meanwhile, Sony has promised that it will release an update to fix the problem sometime this...
Rumor has it Microsoft is looking to buy AMD
The vultures are circling – AMD has been struggling to compete with Intel on the CPU front and with Nvidia on the GPU front and profitability has been elusive. Naturally, acquisition rumors have cropped up, first Samsung and now Microsoft.
HTC to start manufacturing mobile handsets in India
Over a month after Samsung announced that it will soon start manufacturing its Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge flagship smartphones in India, HTC is following suit. According to an Economic Times report, the Taiwanese company has entered into an agreement with Global Devices Network, which has its own manufacturing and assembling unit in Noida (near capital New Delhi). It's worth mentioning that the latter already produces handsets for local brand Zen. The report notes that trails have already started at the facility, and commercial-level production will begin by mid-next month. The Taiwanese company will manufacture handsets priced in the range of INR 10,000 ($160) to INR 25,000 ($390). The news comes just days after there were reports that Sony is also considering manufacturing smartphones in...
Google Maps update brings real-time traffic information to 12 new Indian cities
Google has released an update to its Maps application, bringing real-time traffic information to 12 new Indian cities, including Kolkata, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Indore, Ludhiana, Visakhapatnam, Nagpur, Kochi, Madurai, and Bhopal. Earlier, live traffic updates were only available for Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.
Huawei Honor 7 gets official with Kirin 935 chip, 5.2" screen
Huawei outed the Honor 7 at a dedicated press event today. It's the company's brand new upper mid-ranger, a hybrid class that has become a thing lately. The Honor 7 is all about metal - its unibody is made out of aluminum alloy and will be offered in silver, gold and dark gray flavors. Huawei Honor 7 packs a 5.2" 1080p display and runs on the in-house Kirin 935 chipset, which offers four Cortex-A53 cores ticking at 2.2GHz and another four Cortex-A53 at 1.5GHz, Mali-T628 GPU and 3GB of RAM. This sure isn't the fastest chip around, but it should boast enough power to handle 1080p content easily. The camera of the Honor 7 sounds promising - a 20MP sensor with Phase detection AF, dual-LED dual-tone flash, sapphire protective glass plus an 8MP selfie snapper. Fingerprint scanner is available just below the main camera and it looks a lot like the Mate7's. Other interesting details include a 3,100 mAh battery, fast charging support and Android 5.0 Lollipop with Emotion 3.1 launcher. Huawei will be offering the Honor 7 in three versions - single-SIM model with 16GB storage for about $ 320 (CNY 1,999), add another $35 for dual-SIM connectivity (CNY 2,199), and finally the 64GB dual-SIM unit will set you back $400 (CNY 2,499). All these flavors support LTE Cat.6 connectivity and NFC. The Honor 7 will hit the shelves in China on July 7, while pre-orders open...
The Meizu MX5 has landed - metal body and a tantalizing prize
The Meizu MX5 is finally official, putting an end to the endless stream of of rumors. Meizu has gone with a metal unibody, with only two small plastic inlays running through the back to ensure troubleless radio functionality. The handset measures 149.9mm x 74.7mm x 7.6mm and weighs in at 149g, making it only slightly heavier that the MX4. The MX5 is equipped with a 5.5-inch super AMOLED display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Meizu has preserved the FullHD resolution, so, we can expect good endurance from the 3,150 mAh battery pack. As far as internals go, the MX5 is powered by Mediatek's MT6795T SoC, also known as Helio X10. It is a true octa-core chip with all of its Cortex-A53 cores set at 2.2GHz. The chip also includes a PowerVR G6200 GPU, complemented by 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Storage options feature 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, all using eMMC 5.0 chips. The phone's camera setup includes a 20.7MP main shooter with an aperture of f/2.2, dual-color LED flash and laser-aided focus. It is capable of 4K video recording and can also shoot 100-fps slow-motion videos at 720p. The 6-element lens itself is also covered with Gorilla Glass 3, so you don't have to worry about scratches. The selfie camera has a resolution of 5MP and a brighter f/2.0 aperture for better low-light performance. Meizu has included a fingerprint sensor, like the one in the MX4 Pro. The mTouch reader has, however, been upgraded and version 2.0 bring a stylish industrial design and improved speed and accuracy. The module has also become more-robust, thanks to a special water-proof silicon coating on the inside and a solid screw fixture, ensuring 300,000 presses. Security has also been improved on a software level. The MX5 has a special TEE security environment, which can't be accessed without a Meizu signature, even if the device is rooted. As far as connectivity goes, the Meizu MX5 is a dual-SIM phone, with LTE supported on both slots. The phone is also equipped with dual-band 802.11 ac/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. Available sensors include a Hall Effect sensor, gravity sensor, IR proximity sensor,gyroscope, ambient light sensor and compass. Another notable feature is the new mCharge technology, which can juice the MX5 from zero to 25% in only 10 minutes. Last, but not least, it runs on the company's new Flyme OS 4.5. The MX5 comes in deep grey, silver, and champagne gold colors, costing CNY 1,800 ($290) for the basic 16GB version. The 32GB version will sell for CNY 1,999 ($322) and the top-of-the-line 64GB one has a price tag of CNY2,399...
WhatsApp for Android adds racially diverse emoji and Vulcan salute in beta
Apple added the racially diverse emoji with iOS 8.3 and OS X 10.10.3 update. Since then, they have been part of the OS and available to all apps on both platforms. However, if you were to send anything but the default yellow face to anyone not on these platforms, they’d see the standard white face [...]
Google releases updated Android 5.1.1 factory image for Nexus 7
Google has released an updated Android 5.1.1 factory image, carrying build number LMY48G, for the Nexus 7 (2013). Although no official changelog is available for the update at the moment, it's likely a minor release aimed at fixing some of the issues that were there in the previous builds. While the update is currently only available for the Wi-Fi model of the device, more Nexus devices could get it in the future. For those who aren't in the know, unlike OTAs (which are usually meant for everyone), factory images are targeted at Android developers and enthusiasts as they are to be applied manually. Head to the Source link below to download the new factory image. Source |...
Amazon Prime Now one-hour delivery is now available in London
Amazon’s revolutionary one-hour delivery service has finally landed in Europe. But, before you rush over to order new socks and make Amazon race your washing machine, there are quite a few notes to be made. Prime Now did indeed launch in the UK, but with a rather modest start. Not only is the service limited [...]
Moto X (2nd Gen) for Verizon is getting Android 5.1 OTA
Just two days ago, Verizon announced the soak-test of Android 5.1 for the Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) in the US and now the update is rolling out. Some Moto X (2nd Gen) owners on Verizon network have already received the update. The new update brings several tweaks including an important one - Factory Reset Protection. Once a Google account is set on the Moto X (2nd) then the same login credentials are needed to reset the phone to its factory settings. So lost or stolen devices will remain locked and unauthorized reactivations will be prevented. New Interruption controls allow managing the missed alarms and will let you reschedule them. Other improvements include new Volume settings panel icons and pull-down controls for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices selection. Source |...
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update starts rolling out to Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 (SM-T335)
The official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for the LTE variant of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 has started rolling out.
Samsung Galaxy A8 hands-on video surfaces
The Galaxy A8 is heading our way. We've heart it loud and clear and its really getting to a point where the amount of rumors for the upcoming handset is getting ridiculous. The phablet has appeared in live images, as well as the certification authorities - TENAA and FCC. And if that wasn't enough to clear the smoke on the A8, today we get to see a lengthy hands-on video with a specs rundown and even a UI and camera demo. Oddly enough, the clip comes courtesy of TENAA. We have little doubt that the certification authority has early access to devices, as it is necessary for it to do its job. Consequently, the issued certificates are often the first trustworthy source for specifications and crude photos of upcoming devices. Yet, actually showing an unannounced phone on video seems a bit too much. The clip itself, although quite blurry and out of focus for large intervals, leaves little to the imagination. We get a clear view of the Galaxy A8's metal design, which we have come to expect from an A-series device. We also get a good look at the gorgeous 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display and also a sneak peek at the UI and camera. Better yet, the phones specs are also shown in the clip, which adds yet another level of certainty to what we already knew. The Galaxy A8 measures 157.7mm x 76.7mm x 5.9mm, which makes it the thinnest Samsung smartphone to date. The display seems to be identical to the one in the Galaxy Note 3 - sporting FullHD resolution and 386ppi density. Powering the device is Qualcomm's popular mid-range chip - the Snapdragon 615. It is by no means beastly, but is perfectly capable with four Cortex A53 cores, clocked at 1.7 GHz and another four at 1.0 GHz. The chipset comes equipped with an Adreno 405 GPU and CAT4 LTE connectivity. Memory is set at 2GB and 16GB for onboard storage. Thankfully, there is also a microSD card slot for adding extra space. The camera setup is comprised of a 16MP main shooter and a 5MP selfie one. The physical home button is also equipped a fingerprint sensor, as was previously rumored, although here it is referred to as a "biometric authentication system". The whole thing is powered by a 3050 mAh battery and boots Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Samsung's own TouchWiz on top. The only thing really missing in the Galaxy A8 picture is a release date and a price tag. But, judging by the elevated interest in the phablet, both should come along...
Project Spartan renamed to Edge in latest Windows build
Project Spartan was the work-in-progress name for the upcoming Microsoft web browser, which should replace the old-school Internet Explorer in Windows 10. The company has already revealed its official name – Edge – a while back.
Monday
LG Volt 2 and Tribute 2 now available on Boost Mobile
The LG Volt 2 and Tribute 2 smartphones - which are successors to last year's Volt and Tribute - are now available for purchase in the US, where Boost Mobile is selling them for $150 and $100, respectively. Specs-wise, the Volt 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 SoC with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and sports a 5-inch IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels. It comes with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2540 mAh battery. In terms of camera, the device features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It offers LTE connectivity and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. On the other hand, the Tribute 2 sports a smaller 4.5-inch IPS screen with 480 x 854 pixels, a 5MP rear and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera, and packs in a smaller 1900 mAh battery. The rest of its specifications are similar to the Volt 2. In terms of software, both offer features such as Knock Code, Quick Memo+, and Gesture Shot. Source 1 2 3 |...
Google Hangouts for iOS updated with new UI and ability to share multiple photos at once
The Google Hangouts iOS app has received an update, bumping it to version 4.0. The update brings a new design that the company claims makes it faster to start new conversations, and add stickers, emoji, and photos.
LG Chem outs a hexagonal battery for smartwatches
LG Chem has developed a hexagonal battery for smartwatches. The solution improves the capacity by 25% in comparison to the currently available rectangular batteries.
2015 Toyota Sienna
Minivans such as the 2015 Toyota Sienna have a tough mission: keep occupants happy and occupied in their on comfortable spaces. Minivans aren't usully considered the coolest shapes on the road, but they're one of the best ways to move a large group of people or a whole lot of stuff. For 2015, the Sienna receives upgrades, new options, and a...2016 GMC Terrain
The GMC Terrain is one of two front-drive-based models offered in GMC's otherwise body-on-frame lineup. An alternative to vehicles like the Honda CR-V or the Terrain's sibling the Chevy Equinox, it has boxy, intriguing styling, terrific gas mileage in four-cylinder form, and good interior space for people and cargo. For 2016, the Terrain receives...2016 Nissan Maxima
For years now, the Nissan Maxima—its premium sedan—has labored under a corporate identity crisis. As the Altima grew in size and stature, mainstream buyers wondered why the nearly-identical Maxima commanded a higher price. Luxury buyers, meanwhile, could get more style and prestige from an entry-level Infiniti. Nissan hopes to change...2016 Acura RDX Preview
The Acura RDX is significantly revised mechanically and mildly restyled for the 2016 model year and it is a gem of a small crossover sport-utility. Smooth and sophisticated, it's versatile and practical and packed with the latest technology. RDX is built like a car, drives like a car, and its small size makes it maneuverable in tight quarters and...
Google Maps will soon list all railroad crossings in the US
Last year there was a big rise in the number of rail crossing accidents in the US, and the authorities are working with Google to try and do something about it. Namely, you will soon find all of the railroad crossings in the US inside Google Maps.
OnePlus 2 will have a fingerprint sensor
OnePlus seemingly can't let go of its past marketing ways. Last year the Chinese company introduced its first handset by drip feeding people information about it in a continuous teaser campaign that lasted for weeks, and now it's doing the exact same thing for the OnePlus 2. That said, this time around we get one teaser every few days about one specific feature of the upcoming phone. So we've already found out that it will employ the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, overheating issues be damned, and that it will be finally made official on July 27 through a VR presentation. Now it's time to talk about security, it seems. The OnePlus 2 will sport a fingerprint sensor, something that's been featured more and more on high-end Android devices lately. So this isn't a big surprise, but nice to see nevertheless. OnePlus promises that the part in its next flagship will be "one of the latest and most advanced fingerprint sensors out there". It also claims it will work faster than Apple's Touch ID, which is a bold statement to make. The company also explains that last year while designing the One, it chose not to use a fingerprint scanner because the technology simply wasn't good enough at the time. Sensors were inaccurate and using one sometimes took more than simply entering a password. Now though it's found a refined and "lightning quick" part, and it's going to use it in the OnePlus 2. This sensor will let you store up to five fingerprint profiles. Thanks for the tip,...
Motorola Droid Kinzie for Verizon is detailed too
The Motorola device with the model number XT1585, which is apparently codenamed Kinzie, has been leaked about a month ago when it was said to be on its way to Verizon. Hence, it's definitely going to use Droid branding. Some of its specs were outed back then, but now we have a complete picture thanks to yet another benchmark listing. This tells us that the phone will feature a 5.5-inch QHD (2,560x1,440) touchscreen, a 20 MP rear camera with 4K video capture, a 5 MP front-facing unit, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. It will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 chipset, which comes with an octa-core CPU in the big.LITTLE configuration - with four high-performance Cortex-A57 cores, and four battery-friendly Cortex-A53 ones. Most of these things were mentioned before, but the screen size is different than the 4.6" previously rumored. The prototype which was tested ran Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The phone also has support for NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. If history repeats itself, expect to see this in stores around October. Based on its specs, it should be the successor to the Droid Turbo from 2014. Source |...
Microsoft Lumia 940 XL gets benchmarked, has specs outed
The upcoming Microsoft Lumia 940 XL has been rumored for a few months at this point, as the phablet half of the company's two Windows 10-running flagships for the latter part of the year. Complementing it in the software giant's roster will be the smaller Lumia 940. Today we get a very good idea about what to expect from the Lumia 940 XL in terms of specs, because it's been put through the paces of a benchmark that thankfully lists the most important hardware information in its online database. And it mostly confirms past mumblings about the device. So, the Lumia 940 XL (model number RM-1100) will sport a 5.7-inch QHD (2,560x1,440) touchscreen, as well as a rear camera featuring a resolution of at least 17 MP - but certainly more, since this benchmark always underrepresents these values. So we assume there will at least be a 20 MP lens in there. It will shoot 4K video. Moving on, we've got a 5 MP selfie snapper, 16GB of built-in storage, and at least 1.5GB of RAM (but more likely 2GB, again because the benchmark under reports such values). Running the show will be Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 SoC, which is confirmed by the presence of the Adreno 430 GPU. This will have an octa-core CPU in ARM's big.LITTLE configuration as always. The Lumia 940 XL is going to be introduced as the first top of the line phablet to run the new mobile version of Windows 10, and it's expected to become official in the next few months. It might have a USB Type-C connector, and even some iris scanning tech on board. Its battery capacity has been rumored to be 3,300 mAh. Source (in...
2016 Acura MDX Preview
The Acura MDX benefits from some significant upgrades for 2016 that further improve this highly rated crossover SUV. The 2016 Acura MDX comes with a new nine-speed automatic transmission, which features a push-button electronic gear selector that saves space and paddle shifters on the steering wheel for semi-manual shifting. The 2016 MDX model...Huawei Honor 7 variants rumored to differ in design
The Huawei Honor 7 - which has already been the subject of several leaks - will come in two variants differing in both design and specifications, according to the latest report out of China. As per the report, the low-end version will sport round corners and a metal frame, while the high-end version will have an all metal body. On the specifications front, the former is said to come with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, while the latter will have 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The report also notes that both variants will be powered by the latest Kirin chipset (possibly Kirin 940), which is said to come with eight cores: four Cortex A-53 cores, two Cortex A-72 cores, and two Cortex A-57 cores. The devices will sport a 5.2-inch 1080p display, 16MP OIS camera, pack in a 3280mAh battery, and feature fingerprint recognition technology. As for the pricing, the base model is expected to carry a tag of CNY1,999 or $322. Needless to say, none of this has been officially confirmed by Huawei. Via | Image...
Facebook’s lightweight Android app ‘Lite’ officially launched in India and Philippines
Just less than a month after Facebook announced Lite, a lightweight Android app aimed at emerging markets, the company officially launched it in India and Philippines.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition gets Android 5.1.1
Samsung is rolling out an Android update for the Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition that brings the OS version to 5.1.1. The smartphone, which in fact hasn't yet been announced officially, was last spotted in a benchmark running Android 5.0. The update is so far available in Poland and Panama, with the firmware versions labeled G531FXXU1AOF7 and G531MUBU1AOFB respectively. The files weigh in at around 730MB and come with the usual set of security and stability improvements, but also bring changes to the interface in the lockscreen and notification area. Owners of the original Galaxy Grand Prime were already displeased when word got out that Samsung is launching the new version straight to Lollipop, while their handsets were stuck on 4.4 Kitkat. With the latest update for the Value Edition, the company should expect to receive another blast of angry...
Truedialer gets Material Design update
Truedialer is a dialler app for Android by the people who made Truecaller. The app goes through your call history and replaced numbers without contact information with proper names and photos from the Truecaller database. You can download Truedialer for free from the link below. Play Store
Facebook’s latest employee diversity report reveals little progress
Facebook has released its latest employee diversity report, revealing that there has been little progress in the area since it reported the numbers last time.
Sony considering manufacturing smartphones in India
Sony might soon start manufacturing smartphones in India. Sony India Managing Director Kenichiro Hibi said the company is "very seriously" considering starting a manufacturing facility in India. The move comes to comply with India's recent 'Make in India' initiative, started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that encourages businesses to manufacture goods in India rather than importing them. Since then, several companies have shown interest in starting manufacturing facilities in India, including Foxconn. Samsung already manufactures the Tizen-based Z1 in India, and it seems Sony may be joining them soon. According to Hibi, "Of course, thanks to Mr Modi's strong initiatives, some how we have to cope with country's direction and strategy. We are in talks as to how we can support country's direction. At this point of time, we do not have any specific comment. We are seriously studying as how can we reply to PM's requirements." Hibi did not commit on a date and the amount of investment that would go into this, but said it would definitely happen within the next two...
Samsung Z1 sales cross 1 million mark; gold variant coming soon
Samsung has sold over a million units of its Tizen-powered Z1 smartphone till now, a milestone that the company achieved in less than six months of the device's launch, which happened back in January this year. "It has been better than expectations for us," said Asim Warsi, vice president for marketing, mobile and IT at Samsung India. "It stacks up equal and better with some of its neighbouring models in our portfolio." The South Korean company is now planning to launch a gold colour variant of the sub-$100 device next month, as well as more affordable smartphones (in $125-$235 range) running its home-grown mobile operating system. Warsi also revealed that the Tizen Store now has double the number of apps that were there in January, adding that more apps will be added after the Tizen Development Summit, which is scheduled for July 30-31 in India. This comes over a couple of weeks after there were reports that Samsung has sold over 500,000 units of its Z1 smartphone in India since launch. For those who aren't aware, the device is also available for purchase in...
Sunday
Google’s glucose-monitoring smart contact lens may arrive before 2019
Back in January last year, Google announced that it has developed a smart contact lens prototype containing a glucose sensor. While the company had earlier said the lens won’t be available to the general public for at-least next five years, it now looks like the wearable device may hit the market before 2019.
Windows 10 Mobile front camera to reportedly feature face-tracking
The latest version (5.38.2004) of Windows Camera on the Windows 10 Mobile comes with face-tracking technology, allowing it to recognize your face when using the front camera, according to a report published yesterday. If you aren't in the know, face-tracking technology helps the camera to automatically adjust focus even if the photographer's hands are not steady, or he or she is moving around. It's worth mentioning that the feature is not present in Windows Phone 8.1 In addition, the latest build also features an updated app icon (see image above), a move that is apparently aimed at making the app more...
2016 Scion iA
For Toyota’s youth-oriented brand, Scion, the 2016 iA will be the badge’s first four-door sedan. It’s a generously sized subcompact, and prefaces two other small cars with which it will be closely related: new versions of the Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris that are due within a year. The iA has familiar proportions that look a lot like...2016 Scion iM
With the 2016 Scion iM, Toyota dealerships at last get a sporty compact hatchback to tangle—and tango—with the likes of the Ford Focus, Mazda 3, and Volkswagen Golf. Until recently, the only hatchback this size at Toyota and Scion dealerships was the now-discontinued Matrix, a model that perhaps clung too closely to its Corolla roots...Facebook’s new iOS photo uploader will reportedly let you overlay Snapchat-like filters, text, and stickers on images
Facebook is currently testing a new iOS photo uploader which will allow users to put Snapchat-like filters, text, and stickers on their pictures, according to a TechCrunch report.
Week 26 in review: Galaxy A8, Meizu MX5, OnePlus 2
Another week went by and it's time to take a quick look back at the most exciting news stories the mobile realm had to offer. The past few days lacked any major device announcements, but rumors and speculations about upcoming handsets filled the void nicely. The alleged third installment of Motorola's popular affordable Moto G line made an appearance with a few live photos and even a video. The leak captivated mobile fans and was the most-popular scoop of the week. From what we have seen, the new Moto G (2015) shows great promise and could be even more-successful than its two predecessors, if the price remains right. Among the rumors and speculation, three other devices seemed to stand out. The Galaxy A8 made the rounds at both TENAA and FCC and is getting pretty close to a release. The Meizu MX5 has also been gathering a lot of attention ahead of its official announcement on June 30. Then there's the OnePlus 2. The successor to last year's "flagship killer" has been a constant presence in the rumor mill for quite some time now and is certain to be unveiled on July 27. The event also comes with a twist as the OnePlus team has promised "the world's first product launch in VR". If you think you might have missed something from the busy week, here is a list of what you, our readers, found most interesting in the tech world. .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; } Alleged live photos of Moto G (2015) make the rounds online Update: We have updated the post with video footage of the device, which made its way back to YouTube. The next Galaxy Note might come without an edged sibling after all New rumors hint that the Samsung won't continue the Galaxy Note Edge trend with the next Note device. The first smartphone with deca-core CPU is coming in mid-October Elephone P9000 will features a high-end MediaTek Helio X20 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. Lenovo A6000 Plus receives a price cut, now costs INR 6,999 The device is available for purchase on Flipkart without registration from June 22 to June 24. Samsung Galaxy A8 now certified by the FCC The US regulatory body's approval for the 5.7-inch phablet follows TENAA certification from a few days ago. OnePlus 2 will have USB Type-C port, the company reveals The teaser campaign for OnePlus' next flagship smartphone continues with this information. Apple iPad mini 4 nearing, case leak reveals Immediately after the original iPad mini was discontinued, images of a bumper case for the mini 4 surfaced. BlackBerry CEO: Open to Android if we can make a secure phone Earlier this month, there were reports that the company is planning to launch an Android smartphone. Lenovo K3 Note launched in India with $157 price tag The device will be a Flipkart exclusive, and will be available in white, black and yellow colour variants. Zuk Z1 is a Lenovo-backed smartphone with Cyanogen OS The ambitious Chinese startup will launch the high-end handset at some point in the second half of this year. Windows 10 release candidates (phone and PC) in testing Windows 10 may arrive sooner than expected as the current candidate builds "look promising." Four new Sony smartphones imported in India for testing The information was revealed by a listing on Indian site Zauba, which tracks the country's import and export. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition...
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active battery life test
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active features a massive 3,500mAh battery. The rest of the rugged device’s internals are identical to those found in the regular Samsung Galaxy S6, so we were quite curious to put it through our battery test. The Windows Phone phablet has been ruling for a while now, so the S6 Active surely [...]
T-Mobile LG Leon LTE tipped to cost just $80 from June 28-30
Just over a month after it started selling the LG Leon LTE smartphone, T-Mobile has slashed the price of the handset, although for a limited period only. The device will be available for just $80 from June 28-30. The information was revealed by a leaked internal document that was sent by the magenta carrier to its retail staff. It's worth mentioning that the device usually sells for $149 on T-Mobile. For those who aren't aware, the smartphone was unveiled back in February this year, along with three other mid-rangers, including the Magna, Spirit, and Joy. Their global roll-out began in March-end. Via 1 | Via...
Xolo teases a new Black phone with twin-camera in a video
Xolo posted a new teaser video about an upcoming smartphone from its new sub-brand Black. The clip focuses on one particular feature of the device - being stain and smudge-free. For a couple of seconds, the side and top-rear part of the Black is showcased, revealing a twin-camera setup with an LED flash in the center, a slim profile, and a glass panel on the back. This phone will support 4G LTE and run the new Hive 1.5 UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. We reported earlier this month that Xolo is introducing Black as a sub-brand, with a new smartphone set to launch every quarter. The Black series phones will be sold on...
Best Apps and Games of the Week
The Android version of Dropbox was finally updated with Material Design. Initially only the beta version was updated but now even those on the stable version can check out the new UI. Android BBM The Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) are now finally available on Android smartphones. Previously the apps were only available on [...]
Mysterious HTC smartphone with LTE support spotted at FCC
HTC is quietly working on yet another 4G LTE-enabled smartphone as it was tested at the FCC in the US. The listing reveals that the 4G LTE smartphone supports five-bands. The HTC smartphone with FCC ID NM80PM9110 supports 700MHz, 850MHz, 1700Mhz, 1900Mhz, and 2600 MHz frequency bands for the FDD-LTE 4G network. Besides that it supports supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n standard and Bluetooth. This mysterious HTC device has a code number 0PM9110 is rumored to be yet another Desire series mid-ranger, although that's far from certain at this point. Source |...
Your verdict on Android M, iOS 9 and Watch OS 2.0
A while ago, we asked for your opinion on a few upcoming OS releases in the mobile realm. You’ve had some time to think and to evaluate the contenders and now it’s time to see what you think of Android M, iOS 9 and Watch OS 2.0. Results are in and, for the better part, [...]
The Top 10 trending phones of week 26
Another week, another top ten chart summing up your interest in the devices in our database. Certain trends have started emerging, but it still never ceases to surprise us how huge a difference major news events, sales and launch promotions can make to the chart, often in unforeseeable ways. The past week wasn't really that eventful in terms of new device announcements, but the rumor mill has been overflowing with intriguing stories, which have naturally stirred-up things in the popularity list as well. Starting at the top of the list, we once again find the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. The device has long been present on the list, but only recently did it manage to dethrone the long standing champion - Galaxy S6. Actually, this is now the third week in a row and with a difference of over 28000 hits between the top two spots, the budget phone takes home yet another victory. While Samsung's flagship still sits at the runner-up position, followed by the Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML. At number four, we find a rather peculiar new entry in the face of the Xiaomi Mi 4. The year old handset has not only managed to appear on the chart out of nowhere, but has also shot straight to the reputable fourth position, just edging out the iPhone 6. This is quite an achievement and could perhaps be attributed to a recent price drop for the Mi 4 in India. Going further down the list, we find the aforementioned iPhone 6, sitting where we left it last week. The Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy S6 have switched places - sitting at sixth and eight position, respectively. Right between them, at seventh place, we find yet another odd new entry - the Lenovo K3 Note. Also, not a frequent visitor on the chart, the phone has managed to pull off quite a performance to get all the way to number seven. But, again, we believe there is a logical explanation for this sudden spike in interest - namely the phone's recent launch in India with a sub $200 price tag. The bottom of the chart once again holds some interesting and affordable devices. This week these are the Galaxy E7 and Galaxy J1. Again, out with the old, as the Galaxy S4 has vacated the ninth position it held last week. .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...
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