Verizon Galaxy Tab E 8.0 starts getting Marshmallow

Verizon has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to Samsung's 8-inch Galaxy Tab E units on its network. The update bumps the software version to T377VVRU1BPD6 and brings Android version 6.0.1. Aside from the usual Marshmallow goodies, such as Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions, the update also includes the Android security patch for the month of June. As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your tablet's Settings...

HTC reiterates that One A9, One M9, and 10 will get Android Nougat update, but still doesn't say when

If you recall, back in May this year, HTC confirmed that its One A9, One M9 and 10 smartphones will receive the Android N update. Now, shortly after Google revealed that Android N is Android Nougat, the Taiwanese company has reiterated the same information. So sweet. Android Nougat—the next version of Google's Android—will be coming to the HTC 10, HTC One A9 & HTC One M9. http://pic.twitter.com/cB5S2zv0PW— HTC (@htc) June 30, 2016 There was, however, still no confirmation on exactly when the update will begin rolling out and which other HTC devices will be receiving it, although the company...

Spotify calls Apple "anticompetitive" upon denial of Spotify's new iOS update

Spotify is enraged at the way that that Apple's App Store approval process is being exploited to put down other competitors that are directly a threat to Apple's own music streaming service: Apple Music. Apple recently denied a request from Spotify to update its iOS app, which is what's currently causing conflict. Here the problem lies in the way Apple requires subscription based services to use iTunes billing in order to sell service to app Store users. What's unfair is while Apple doesn't require that Apps use the iTunes billing system at all, it doesn't allow apps to use any other...

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 said to come with dual 12MP rear cameras, 4,000mAh battery

More details about the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 - which is rumored to land in as many as three variants - have surfaced online. While we've already heard that screen-size will be 5.7-inch for all the versions, the new leak suggests that display resolution will be full HD for the low-end model, and QHD for the higher-end ones. The leak also says that the devices will come with dual 12MP rear cameras (for higher-end models), pack in a large 4,000mAh battery, and feature a fingerprint scanner as well as force touch and fast charging tech. Previous rumors have suggested SD820 or SD823 at the...

Dell discontinues Venue Android tablet line-up, says no to OS upgrades as well

Dell has revealed that it's discontinuing its Android-powered Venue tablet line-up. "The slate tablet market is over-saturated and is experiencing declining demand from consumers, so we've decided to discontinue the Android-based Venue tablet line," the computer tech company said. Not only this, Dell will also not be offering any more OS upgrades to the already-sold Venue tablet units, although the company says it will continue supporting currently active warranty and service contracts until they expire. Given the fact that many other Android-powered devices were discontinued by...

Blackberry working on three new devices codenamed: Neon, Argon, and Mercury

Detailed reports regarding three new BlackBerry devices have surfaced including general specs for each model allegedly being developed. These new BlackBerry models are said to be built by TCL's recently acquired smartphone manufacturer, Alcatel. These tree devices will launch chronologically and gradually more expensive with each phone more expensive and higher-spec'd than the last. These devices are called Neon, Argon, and Mercury. The first device to come from the Alcatel/BlackBerry partnership is the Neon which will be a lot to a mid-range phone with a Full-HD 5.2 inch touchscreen...

Deals: Verizon Galaxy S7 ($430) and 32GB Nexus 6P in matte gold ($350) from eBay

With a 5.5 inch Nexus device leaked this early, the current Nexus 6P is getting closer to the end of its life cycle. This means you'll soon be able to buy it for much cheaper than it was originally released. Even today, the 32GB Nexus 6P can be purchased as a refurbished unit for just $350 from Best Buy's eBay listings. The phone doesn't show it anywhere. The listing is for a matte gold colored unit. There is also a deal for a Verizon branded Samsung Galaxy S7 for just $430 outright. The Verizon S7 deal is available in the gold platinum and black onyx color options. The Galaxy S7...

Meizu MX6 renders surface online

Meizu is definitely having a strong year with promising new offers like the This is actually not the first time we have heard of the device. However, it is probably the first occasion on which we get to catch a glimpse of official renders. Now, it is worth noting that said pictures are actually of the Ubuntu Edition of the device, but as the Linux-powered MX4 and PRO 5 before it have already shown, both editions should be identical in terms of hardware. That being said, we can safely assume that both will have the slick metal design that appears in the renders, complete...

Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update lands on August 2 too

Yesterday Microsoft officially announced the release date for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It's August 2, yet the company's blog post back then only talked about Windows 10 for PCs. And it's stayed mum on any launch details for the same update on mobile devices. Now though Dona Sarkar, the head of Microsoft's Windows Insider program, has confirmed that the Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update will be out on August 2 too. The confirmation came via a Twitter reply to a concerned individual asking about the mobile release of the latest Windows 10 update. This doesn't mean that every...

Galaxy Note7 will have an iris scanner, leaked front panel shows

Will it or won't it? Specifically, will the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note7 sport the much-rumored iris scanner, or won't it? Well, if the front panel that has been leaked today indeed belongs to the new Note device, then this dilemma is finally settled. Spoiler alert: yes, it will have an iris scanner. Take a look at the images below. The first one reportedly shows us the Note7's front panel, and above the display you can see three big cutouts that have not been there in previous Samsung handsets. In fact, the image below compares the alleged Note7 front panel with the one from the...

5.5-inch HTC Nexus phone codenamed Marlin has its specs leaked

Exactly one week ago specs leaked for one of the two upcoming Nexus smartphones that this year are both being made by HTC. That one is reportedly codenamed Sailfish, and it will be the successor to the LG Nexus 5X from 2015. And today the spec list for the other HTC-made Nexus has been outed by the same source (which rates it a 9 out of 10 in terms of confidence). This one is a bigger, 5.5-inch handset, and it's codenamed Marlin. It will have a QHD touchscreen, a 12 MP rear camera, an 8 MP front-facing shooter, a quad-core Qualcomm processor, 4GB of RAM, 32 or 128GB of storage, and a...

Samsung Gear VR owners will be able to watch the Olympics in VR

For the first time ever, coverage of this year's Olympics will be available in VR. Just one (huge) caveat: you need to own Samsung's Gear VR and a compatible smartphone. If you do, then you're all set to dive into around 85 hours of programming which will be available in VR. This will be made available by NBC in the United States, "on delay during the games". If you're wondering exactly what you'll be able to watch, well, here's what's included in the VR broadcasts: the opening and closing ceremonies, men's basketball, gymnastics, track-and-field events, beach volleyball, boxing, diving,...

Sharp Aquos Mini is the best mini you can't buy

Sharp loves to launch mini phones with stunningly thin bezels, but they rarely leave Japan. The new Sharp Aquos Mini has a 4.7" screen framed in just 126 x 66 x 9mm of phone. It's lightweight too, 120g, despite its solid IPX68 waterproofing. The screen is a 4.7" IGZO unit of 1080p resolution. It's driven at double speed - 120Hz - for smoother animation and reduced blur from residual images. The screen can go the other way too and refresh at 1Hz when the phone is idling to preserve power. The Mini has a unique notification system called Emopa, it has lights in the bottom corners of...

Android N is Android Nougat, Google reveals

After months and months of speculation and a public call for ideas or two, today Google has finally revealed the official dessert name for the next iteration of its mobile operating system. Android N will thus be known as Android Nougat from this point on. Unfortunately it's still unclear what version number Nougat will get. Its predecessor, Marshmallow, is Android 6.0. So it's likely that Nougat will be 6.1 or 7.0, but that's probably a reveal for another time. Google has also unveiled the Android Nougat statue, on the lawn of its headquarters in Mountain View, California -...

Vivo X7 and X7 Plus are now official: Snapdragon 652 and 4GB RAM, but Lollipop

Vivo has officially unveiled the oft-leaked and intensely teased X7 and X7 Plus smartphones. The two models share plenty of components, but there's a few notable differences as well. Starting with the common hardware, both flavors of the X7 are powered by the same Snapdragon 652 chipset (our favorite Qualcomm 600 series SoC, if there is one), there are 4GB of RAM on board and internal storage is roomy at 64GB. The smaller vivo X7 comes with a 5.2-inch display, while the X7 Plus is the phablet of the pair, with a 5.7-inch diagonal. Both are FullHD Super AMOLEDs. Vivo X7 in...

Samsung officially releases unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in the US

Samsung is now officially selling unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge units in the US. Several retailers have been tapped, you can also check Samsung.com. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge can also be found on Amazon, Best Buy, Sam's Club and Target. The phones will work on AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular. The RRP is $670 for the S7 and $770 for the S7 edge, but you can get a better deal if you shop around. The eBay deal is probably the best yet, the S7s are priced $500 and $590 respectively, but you can try other sites too. Source

ZTE Nubia Z11 scores a million registrations in less than a day

ZTE unveiled the Nubia Z11 a couple of days ago, and registrations for the device were opened shortly after that. Now, the Chinese company has revealed that over a million people have already registered for the phone's first sale - in fact, the one million milestone was reached in less than 24 hours. While that's no doubt impressive, keep in mind that the figure only represents those who have registered for the sale, and not actually pre-ordered the handset, meaning no money has changed hands yet. Registrations are open until July 5, and the sale is scheduled for July 6. You'll be...

OnePlus officially denies red color option for the 3

A thin, slick, all metal body is definitely among the top draws of the OnePlus 3 . What could possibly make the elegant exterior even more exciting? Well, more colors, of course. Currently, the device can only be picked up in Graphite - a solid, very traditional and elegant choice. But, if you are after something a bit more flashy, OnePlus has also promised a Soft Gold option will be coming soon. Yesterday, there was also word of an even more extravagant color version in the works - a red one. Renders looked convincing enough and a brief listing on the OnePlus website also provided...

ASUS ZenPad 3S 10 with 9.7-inch display coming in July

Asus is all set to unveil a new tablet next month. Dubbed ZenPad 3S 10, the device, which is claimed to feature the "world's narrowest border", will be made official at an event in Taiwan on July 12. The only specification that Asus has confirmed about the device is that it sports a 9.7-inch screen. However, rumors say that the tablet has a display resolution of either 2560 x 1536 or 2160 x 1440 pixels, and is powered by a hexa-core processor. It is said to pack in 4GB RAM and 5,900 mAh battery, support Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, and feature a 5.32mm-thin bezel. There's currently...

ZTE Nubia Z11 now up for international pre-orders

The ZTE Nubia Z11, which was made official just a couple of days ago and is only available in China, is now up for international pre-orders. Online retailer OppoMart has started accepting pre-orders for the device. Both 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB variants are in stock. While the former is available in silver, gold, and gray color options, the latter is only available in gold color. As for price, the 4GB RAM variants carry a price tag of $499, while the 6GB model sets you back $699. In case you aren't aware, that's up from the $375 and $525 price tags the variants carry in...

Sony offers final pre-order of PS VR today, supplies limited

Last call to pre-order a PlayStation VR - today, June 30, starting at 7 am Pacific time both the VR Launch Bundle and VR core will be available. Supplies are limited and there will be no more pre-orders until the October launch. You can place your pre-order on GameStop.com. The PlayStation VR core costs $400 and includes the VR headset, stereo headphones and a VR demo disc. The PlayStation VR Launch bundle costs $500 and adds necessary hardware you may not have - a PS Camera, two PS Move controllers and a PS VR Worlds disc. If you bought the PS Move back in the day then you already have...

Xiaomi announces MIUI 8 globally

Having announced MIUI 8 in China back in May, the company has now announced the global version alongside the Mi Max at an event in India. The global version has all the features of the Chinese version that we saw before, but Xiaomi also announced some new features at the event today. First off, we have seen the visual changes that are coming in this version. The notification drawer sees the biggest change, with a consolidated list and a weather panel at the top that changes color and animation according to the weather. Xiaomi has also incorporated the color changing status bar and...

New Microsoft Arrow Launcher update brings Office 365 integration

Microsoft has updated its Arrow Launcher for Android, bumping it to version 2.0 and bringing Office 365 integration as well as some new features and improvements. The updated app lets you access your Office 365 documents without any Office app installed - all you need to do is to sign in to your Office 365 account. In addition, you can also search and upload your on-device documents to Office 365. Aside from this, the update also brings along some new wallpapers. And finally, the app's network activity has also been reduced by 50% to help you save some cellular data usage. Head to...

Xiaomi Mi Max launched in India

Xiaomi has launched its supermassive Mi Max phablet in the Indian market. The device will be available in two variants, a Snapdragon 650 variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage for INR 14,999 ($222) and a Snapdragon 652 variant with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage for INR 19,999 ($296). The Mi Max has a giant 6.44-inch 1080p display with a metal body and a fingerprint sensor on the back. The phone also packs a 16 megapixel camera on the back with PDAF and a 8 megapixel camera on the front. As mentioned before, the device comes in a choice of Snapdragon 650 or Snapdragon 652 variants with...

Samsung Z3 Corporate Edition launched with SD410 SoC

After launching the Z3 back in October last year, Samsung has now launched a new variant of the Tizen-powered device. Dubbed Z3 Corporate Edition, the handset - as the name suggests - is aimed at enterprise customers, and is available for purchase in Russia. It's worth mentioning that the variant launched in Russia is different from the original Z3 (that was launched in India) in that it is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon MSM8916 (SD410) chipset, supports 4G LTE, and is SAFE certified for business use in Russia. The original Z3, in comparison, is powered by a Spreadtrum chipset and...

Galaxy A9 Pro international variant launched

After receiving WiFi, Bluetooth, and FCC certifications, the international variant of Samsung's Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone has been launched. The device is currently available for purchase in Malaysia for RM 1,999 or around $500. Consumer electronics retailer Senheng is currently selling the device in the country, although only through its physical stores. A quick look at Samsung's official Malaysia website reveals that the Galaxy A9 Pro isn't currently listed there, which could possibly mean that the phone isn't been officially sold yet. As for specs, the marketing material (image...

Google Keep now categorizes your notes based on automatically created topics

If you are a Google Keep user, you'll be glad to know that the note-taking app has been updated with a new feature that makes it even smarter. The feature in question lets the app automatically create topics based on which it categorizes your notes. #GoogleKeep organized. Search automagically created topics like books, food and quotes for @Android, iPhones and web http://pic.twitter.com/wccSbThYpQ— Google Docs (@googledocs) June 29, 2016 Some of the example topics include books, food, places, travel, and quotes. The feature will make it easy for users to search for notes. For example, to...

OnePlus 3 might get a price hike in UK

OnePlus has announced that its latest flagship - the OnePlus 3 - could get a price hike in the UK. The Chinese company says this is due to "the worrying downward trend of the GBP," that followed the country's vote to leave the EU. "Our margins have always been thin, and our expenses are mainly in USD. This being the case, sudden drops such as the one that the Pound has recently experienced could have a direct impact on our prices," OnePlus said in a post on its official forums. "If you're thinking of buying, we recommend doing so sooner rather than later," the company added. A...

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active: The Olympic performer

We're already used to seeing Samsung release an 'Active' version of its current Galaxy S flagship. The Samsung Galaxy S7 active is the latest in the series and it has been released exclusively to AT&T as it's also become customary. If history should serve as any reference, the model would likely not see availability outside the stable of this particular US carrier.

Facebook's News Feed will soon show you stuff from your friends and family first

Facebook has announced that it's tweaking its News Feed yet again, following user feedback. Soon, after the change is implemented, you're supposedly going to see what your friends and family post first. Stuff from "friends you care about" will be higher up in your News Feed than before, all in a move meant to ensure you don't miss any important things shared by the people you actually know in real life. The social network has also revealed how it prioritizes stuff in the News Feed. Aside from always showing you things from your closest friends (and family members), it has found that people...

Google Maps now takes you from point A to point B to point C with support for multiple destinations

File this one under "wait, this is seriously something that hasn't existed yet?!". File it there and then rejoice, as you should, for Google Maps is finally adding support for multiple destinations in its mobile apps, starting with the Android one. No, this isn't about stopping somewhere on the way to your one destination - that's a feature that has been available for a while. No, from this point on (or whenever the new functionality reaches you), you are able to add multiple destinations in Google Maps while you plan a trip. And then when you start navigating, after you've reached the...

Windows 10 is on 350 million devices already, Anniversary Update officially drops on August 2

Yesterday Microsoft published, then pulled a blog post title saying the Windows 10 Anniversary Update would be released on August 2. Today the company has thankfully decided to publish it again, and this time has not pulled it immediately afterwards. What's more, the blog post even has content now. And from that we find out that Windows 10 is already installed on some 350 million devices worldwide, which is very respectable for a desktop operating system. Microsoft is also boasting that customer satisfaction higher with Windows 10 than for any previous version. The Windows 10...

LeEco Le Max 2 gets a version with 128GB of storage, new Force Gold color

Well, LeEco's previously teased event that took place today wasn't about a new smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821/823 after all. Instead, the Chinese company unveiled a new color option for the three handsets it announced back in April. It's called Force Gold and you can see it below on the Le Max 2, which has so far been sold only in rose gold, silver, and grey. Force Gold will be offered for the Le 2 and Le 2 Pro too. Additionally, LeEco has outed a new top of the line version of the Le Max 2. This one comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage, in order to...

Sony finally releases PlayStation Vue app for Android

Today Sony has finally launched its PlayStation Vue app for Android. This was originally announced last week when Vue made its way to Roku boxes. And it's way overdue, seeing as how the iOS Vue app has been out for ages. So it's late, but it's here. PlayStation Vue is a service that lets you watch live TV, movies, and sports without a cable or satellite subscription. You do have to pay for Vue itself, though, after an initial seven-day free trial period. That said, if you haven't used it before do note that you can't create a new account in the Android app - you'll have to use the...

Nvidia Shield Android TV console gets big update with HDR Netflix, 60fps 4K video on YouTube

The big update for its Shield Android TV console that Nvidia announced last month is finally live. The Shield Experience upgrade 3.2 is now rolling out to what is probably the best Android TV device in existence at the moment. This will bring with it support for HDR streams in Netflix (though the app itself then has to receive an update to support this), 60fps 4K videos in YouTube, 4K for Vudu, along with Dolby Atmos surround sound passthrough in Vudu, MX Player, SPMC, and the preinstalled Photos & Videos app. You can also use your Shield TV as a Plex media server (not just a player),...

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cases confirm it will have a curved display

Less then 24 hours ago a new rumor claimed to shed some light on certain details regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note7 - namely that it will be outed on August 2 (something we've heard before), and that it will sport a 3,600 mAh battery. But what about its screen? So far we've had a lot of reports saying that Samsung opted to go with a dual-edge display for the Note7. Then again, there were some other mumblings telling us that wouldn't be the case. So what to believe? Samsung Galaxy Note7 cases by Olixar Well, if the renders showing these newly outed cases for the phone...

Amazon has started offering slashed prices on selected unlocked phones with ads

If you have ever shopped around for a Kindle in the US or UK, then you are surely in the know about Amazon's special offers deals. It is quite simple really - you get the device at a reduced price and in return, Amazon gets to put some advertisements on it. Overall it is quite a good deal, as the online giant does really try to make said adds quite relevant and not that intrusive. Now, in a new move, Amazon is attempting to expand the special offers program on to SIM-free mobile devices, which it sells quite a bit of as it is. The program has already launched within the US with...

SanDisk unveils 256GB microSD cards in Ultra and Extreme forms

SanDisk used to be the first to open up new microSD storage capacities, but clearing the 256GB barrier took them a while. Now the 256GB microSDXC UHS-I cards are reality and coming soon. The SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I, Premium edition is the longest way I've heard yet of saying "the base model." To clear up the confusion, I'll call this one the SanDisk Ultra and the high-end model SanDisk Extreme. So, the SanDisk Ultra 256GB microSD is coming out in August for $150 and offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s (this typically refers to read speeds, writes are slower). SanDisk...

New mysterious Xiaomi "markw" device spotted on GFXBench

GFXBench has proven itself quite an abundant source of device leakss. All you have to do, of course, is sort through the fakes and junk and occasionally, you can get a sneak peek at an upcoming handset. This is precisely the case with the Xiaomi "markw", spotted in the GFXBench online database by one Roland Quandt. New Xiaomi "markw" showing up on Geekbench with Snapdragon 625 1.4g octa core, 3 GB RAM and Android 6.0.1 http://pic.twitter.com/0V3fnNm9mv— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) June 29, 2016 The unit in question reports that it is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chip, clocked at 2...

LG Innotek unveils a flexible pressure sensor

LG Innotek has developed a flexible textile pressure sensor. The sensor has many applications - from sports equipment to healthcare. The new sensor is highly durable. It can work from -40° to 80°, and can withstand 100,000 cycles of people sitting on it. Unlike previous flexible pressure sensitive solutions, this one makes more uniform measurements and does not irritate the skin like the old PET-based sensors (which weren't all that bendy either). The sports wearables market is exploding and there are several companies offering smart shirts. This could also be fashioned into gloves, so...

The Turing phone is apparently still alive

It really seems like everybody and their aunt is "kickstarting" various ideas this day of age, regardless of experience or even viability of said concepts. Thus, it is unsurprising that so many project fail even before they get off the ground. But while it is hard to feel sorry for the latest smart toaster/cooler combo with Android, there are some other really ambitious projects, especially in the mobile realm, that many users generally want to see become a reality. The Turing Phone definitely falls under the latter category. It started off as an ambitious effort towards creating a...

VLC's Windows 10 Universal app launched

VideoLAN - the company behind VLC, which is arguably one of the most popular media players in the world - has released a Windows 10 Universal app for its media player. This means that users of Win10 PCs, tablets, and mobiles will now be able to use VLC on their devices. The app features a subtitles downloader and audio management, and supports MKV and FLAC playback among others. It's, however, worth mentioning that the app currently does not include all the features of the classic VLC media player. For example, it does not support DVD or Blurays. The app is currently listed on the...

Samsung Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7 now available in China

The Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7 are now official in China. The all-metal phones boast a slim build (6.7mm and 6.8mm respectively) and Samsung Pay, which works with the local AliPay service. They also work with UHQA audio using the Samsung Level On Wireless Pro headset. The Samsung Galaxy C5 is available from Samsung's online store. It's CNY 2,200 for the 32GB version and CNY 2,400 for the 64GB model. You can pay Gold, Rose Gold, Silver and Grey color options are available. There's a very short promo - until June 30 (tomorrow) you get a free 64GB microSD card and a transparent protective...

Deal: Galaxy S7 for $500, Galaxy S7 edge for $590, both dual-SIM

A few days ago the dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S7 dropped to $540 and now it's even cheaper - $500 on eBay. The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (also dual-SIM) is $590. On Amazon.com it's closer to $700. Note that these are the Exynos-powered versions of the phones with 32GB storage. You can check the supported LTE bands by following the links to eBay: Samsung Galaxy S7 - $500 Samsung Galaxy S7 edge - $590 The Galaxy S7 is available in Gold and Silver, the Black one is out of stock. All three color options are available for the Galaxy S7 edge, but only 98 were left at the time of this...

Asus ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Ultra to go on sale next month

Asus has revealed the release date of its ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Ultra smartphones. The devices, which were unveiled by the company at Computex 2016, will go on sale in the Asian country starting July 12. When the devices were made official last month, Asus revealed their US price - $249 for the ZenFone 3, $499 for the ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and $479 for the ZenFone 3 Ultra - but didn't disclose when they will be launched stateside. Sadly, there's still no word on the US launch timeframe. Via

Twitter adds Night mode to Android app

After years of people asking for it, Twitter has finally added a Night mode option in its app. The option has currently only been spotted in the Android version, with iOS availability not yet known. The option appears as a server side update provided you have one of the recent updates installed with the new Material Design UI. The switch gives the app a slick dark blue appearance, which is far easier on the eyes and also on the battery if you have an AMOLED display. There is no way to automate the day-night switch for now but that seems to be asking too much from Twitter. I...

Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 820 and all future 600 and 800 series SoCs will be Tango-capable

Google's project Tango is among the company's most ambitious tech endeavors of late. And with the first Tango end user device, the Lenovo Phab2 Pro, already a reality, Google and its hardware partner - Qualcomm are naturally planning for the future. As you might recall, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 is the chip that powers the Lenovo smartphone and is thus the company's first Tango-capable chipset on the market. But, as you can imagine, the mobile hardware giant won't stop there. Today, it announced that all future Snapdragon 600 and 800 series chips will also have Tango...

MIUI 8.0 set for August launch, version 7.5 (China stable ROM) starts rolling today

Xiaomi has confirmed that its latest MIUI ROM (version 8.0) will be launched in August, although an exact date is yet to be revealed. The ROM was unveiled last month, and a beta version was made available for download earlier this month. We already briefed you about the changes included in MIUI 8, and just recently it was revealed that the ROM will also bring along the split-screen multitasking feature, also known as multi-window mode. But before MIUI 8.0 arrives, the company will release version 7.5 of the ROM that contains some of the new features included in version 8.0. In...

Huawei Mate 9 won't be unveiled at company's September event

While we were expecting to see the Mate 8 successor at Huawei's September 1 event, looks like that won't be the case. According to Bruce Lee, a mobile product line manager at the Chinese company, the Mate 9 won't be made official so early - that's in context with the fact that the Mate 8 arrived towards the end of last year. In case you missed, the Mate 9 has already been subject of some rumors, with a recent one suggesting that it will be powered by the homegrown, and yet-to-be-announced Kirin 960 chipset with octa-core CPU, and sport a 20MP dual rear camera setup. So, assuming...

LG VPInput app lets you control an LG G4, G5 or V10 from a PC

Technologies like Microsoft's Continuum, Canonical's Convergence or even the recently announced Xbox Play Anywhere might not be enjoying overwhelming popularity in their current states, but they all represent a very active push towards a simpler device and platform-agnostic future tech sphere. LG has apparently caught the innovation spirit too, as evident by the new VPInput app, which it just announced. The software allows users to control an LG G4, G5 of V10 phone from a PC, via Bluetooth. This includes forwarding input from a mouse and keyboard, including keyboard custom shortcut...