Amazon has no Nintendo Switch stock for some who pre-ordered

There are many upset folks venting on Reddit regarding the situation between Amazon and the amount of customers that are upset their Nintendo Switch consoles have not yet been shipped. These who pre-ordered Nintendo's new hybrid console won't be receiving them on launch date, as promised. Customers have been getting mixed information regarding what's going on with the Nintendo Switch stock over at Amazon. Some customers have received their Switch units, just as promised, others ordered them at midnight using Prime Now (Amazon's same-day delivery service, available in select markets) and...

Report from Korea says Galaxy S8 and S8+ preorders will begin on April 10

We are already less than a month away from Samsung's Unpacked event where the Korean Giant will announce two new smartphones to succeed the Galaxy S7: The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Each device is expected to sport a 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch display, respectively. According to The Investor, an industry source claims that the Galaxy S8 duo will allegedly be going up for pre-orders on April 10, which is a good halfway point between the March 29 announcement date and the rumored release date of April 21. I think this is what you've been waiting for. http://pic.twitter.com/FvYfsLOy0R— Evan Blass...

Samsung Galaxy S5 receiving new security update

Samsung has started rolling out a new update to its Galaxy S5 smartphone in Europe. Arriving as firmware version G900FXXS1CQB5 and weighing in at around 127MB, the update brings along Android security fixes for the month of February. Aside from last month's security patch, the update also includes some improvements/enhancements and usual bug fixes. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take sometime for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your phone's Settings menu. Via

New update hitting Asus Zenfone Go

Asus has started pushing out a new update to its Zenfone Go smartphone. Arriving as version 12.0.0.0129 and currently hitting units with model number ZB500KG, it's a minor update that brings along only a handful of changes. According to release notes shared by the Taiwanese company the update fixes a Facebook message recording issue, and updates Russian translation as well as Asus and Google apps. It may take around a week for the update notification to show up, although you can always try updating manually. Source | Via

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) gets WiFi certified

The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) - which has already received Bluetooth certification and also cleared the FCC - has now received WiFi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). The listing reveals the device is powered by Android Nougat. As for other specs, from what has been rumored so far, the handset is powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset and sports a a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display of 720p resolution. It has 2GB RAM, and features 8MP/5MP camera combo. Source | Via

LG G6 goes up for pre-order in UK, yours for £699

LG's latest G series phone, the G6, is now available to pre-order in the UK. Retailer MobileFun has the device (SIM free model) listed on its website, and is offering it for £699. A release date, however, hasn't been revealed yet. Among UK carriers, Three UK has already confirmed that it'll be carrying the device, but availability and pricing is yet to be revealed. In case you missed, the handset's starting price for the rest of the Europe is expected to be around €700. The G6 is already available for pre-order in LG's home country of South Korea, where it will go on sale March 10....

New rumor reveals Xiaomi Mi 6 launch date

According to a new rumor out of China, the Xiaomi Mi 6 will be launched around mid-next month. Specifically, the rumor says the phone will be released on April 16. Some other details were also tipped, such as the Mi 6 will be the first Chinese phone to pack in Snapdragon 835 SoC, and the chipset won't be under-clocked as some earlier rumors had suggested. Other details that were revealed included a 5.2-inch LCD display with a 2.5D glass, a ceramic body variant, and Xperia XZ Premium-like camera. As for pricing, the rumor notes the base variant will cost CNY 1,999 (around $290), while...

Gboard 6.1 Beta adds ability to translate text within the keyboard

Google has updated the Gboard beta app to 6.1 with some new features. One of the features is built-in translations. You can start typing in your language and the keyboard will automatically translate and enter the translated text in the text field as you type. Apart from that there is also a new theme selector. The themes are laid out in rows separated by categories such as Custom, recently used, colors, and landscapes. In landscapes you get a bunch of stock images that can be used as background images for your keyboard. Other additions include the ability to predict emoji...

Next iPhone will have USB-C cable, but on the other end of the cable

After spurring about fifty think pieces and sending everyone in the Apple community in a tizzy over the radical notion of Apple supporting an open standard, turns out the next iPhone won't have a USB-C connector after all. According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the new iPhones will retain the Lightning connector on the device side but make use of USB-C Power Delivery specification for charging. This means the other end of the charging cable is the one that will have a USB-C connector, the one that plugs into the charger. This has two advantages. First, USB-C can...

LG offering benefits up to $390 on G6 pre-orders in Korea

The LG G6 is now up for pre-order in the company's home country of South Korea. Major local carriers started accepting the pre-orders yesterday and the process will continue till February 9. Those pre-ordering the handset will be getting benefits up to $390 in the form of one year screen replacement warranty, an original case, and an option to choose from several other accessories such as LG ‘TonePlus' Bluetooth headset and Raleigh keyboard 2. The G6 will be available for purchase in South Korea starting March 10, and it will carry a price tag of KRW 899,800, which translates into...

Google adds Assistant button to Allo for easier access

Google has released a new update for Allo, which brings with it some fun and useful new features that it hopes will prevent users from jumping ship. One of the new features is a button for Assistant. Previously you would need to type @google before your query, which was cumbersome to say the least. Now you can just tap the Assistant button and start typing. The other addition is GIF search. Tap the button next to the Assistant button and then swipe all the way to the right to get to the GIF search. You will see your GIF results as you start typing and then tap one to send...

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge get $250 price cut, free memory card included as well

If you are a Samsung fan in the US, and are in the market for a flagship smartphone (not necessarily a latest one), you'll be glad to know that Samsung is currently offering a handsome discount on its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones. Price of both handsets have been reduced by $250. This means that the standard Galaxy S7 is currently going for around $300, while the edge variant is available for around $445. In addition to the price cut, the company is also offering a 128GB memory card free with each purchase. The deal is only available on the Sprint variant of the phones. For...

New Huawei Mate 9 update fixes issue related to Google Voice

Huawei has started rolling out a new update to its Mate 9 smartphone in the United States. The update carries a build number of MHA-L29C567B167, and brings along several changes, including fix for an issue related to Google Voice. The issue where-in users were not able to use Google Voice with SIM card of "a certain carrier" has been fixed. In addition, the drawer home screen display has been optimized, and a couple of new group messages-related features have been added. Via

The new Nokia 3310: a tug on the heart strings that failed

"Nostalgia is a seductive liar" George Ball wrote in Newsweek back in 1971. That quote still rings true today as we look at the new Nokia 3310 in an attempt to be transported back to the heyday of the original. I know that memories are often rosy, I know that the memes use hyperbole when talking about the original Nokia 3310. It went down in history as The Indestructible Phone, even though Nokia had an entirely separate line of sporty, rugged phones. I remember a guy in school who used to kick around a Nokia 5210 like a football and then put it together again in full working...

Nintendo Switch online gaming service arriving in autumn 2017

Just like Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo, too, is throwing its hat in the online subscription service for its latest console, the Nintendo Switch, that will allow players to play online multiplayer games for a price. If you have the console and install the Day 1 update, it will tell you that the service will begin some time in autumn 2017. Until then, existing players will be able to play online multiplayer games for free. After the service starts, you will have to pay a fee to keep playing online. For your money, you will also get a free classic game every month. You will also...

MWC 2017 is over, here are the best devices

LG The company played the teaser game expertly and the LG G6 was hotly anticipated. The FullVision display stole the show and pre-empted reportedly similar designs by Samsung and even Apple. The waterproof body sheds G5's modularity but keeps the dual-camera. In fact, the revised system will offer better quality wide-angle shots. Also, two square photos fit perfectly on the 18:9 screen, a widely promoted feature which can be used for some fun effects. LG G6 hands-on Sony Sony may have been the only company with a two-tiered showing at the MWC, everyone else went all flagship...

Sony Xperia XZ Premium awarded Best New Smartphone at MWC 2017

The GSMA is a pan-European organization that hosts the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and as part of the MWC they also hold annual Global Mobile Awards or GloMo awarding the best tech companies in various categories. In 2017 they awarded statuettes to over 40 winners. We already told you that Samsung nabbed the "Best Smartphone of 2016" prize, but now we learn that Sony has won the "Best new smartphone" award for their latest Xperia XZ Premium. Sony unveiled four new devices at MWC 2017 - the Xperia XZ Premium, Xperia XZs, Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Ultra. The first of them...

LG G6 price in Europe to start from €700

LG G6 was one of the showstoppers at MWC in Barcelona. With its 79% screen-to-body ratio, slick design and 18:9 Full Vision display surely got everyone talking. Even if it doesn't have the Snapdragon 835 and had to play it safe with the 821 version, the LG G6 still is an excellent smartphone to consider buying. And now we know how much it will cost in Europe. The LG G6 was listed today by an online Romanian retailer for the price of RON3,200, which translates to roughly €700 or about $750. The listing concerns the 32GB model with 4GB RAM. Earlier today we also saw information that the...

Nokia 6, 5 and 3 hands-on: A closer look

We keep hearing "these aren't real Nokias!" in reference to the Android-running trio. To that we'd like to say: that's not entirely true and it doesn't entirely matter either. Yes, technically, these are HMD phones wearing the Nokia brand.

Moto G5 listed in UK retailer for 170 pounds

The Motorola Moto G5 is scheduled to become available later this month but is already listed in popular UK retailer John Lewis's online store for £169.95. The phone is out of stock at the moment so you can think of the listing as more of a pre-order. The price is for a Fine Gold or Lunar Gray Moto G5 with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of on-board storage and is in line with what Lenovo announced. Prices will vary depending on hardware configuration and, naturally, region. Thanks for the tip, Matt! Source

Week 9 in review: A melange of MWC news and Galaxy S8 rumors

MWC brought plenty of flagships along with some reruns of some legends. LG and Huawei launched respectively G6 and P10 with an accent on design. HMD Global along with Nokia Technologies announced that Nokia 6 would go global along with more affordable Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 and finished the joint event with the rerun of Nokia 3310 which looks more like a candy bar and less like the original 3310. But one device marched over all other and it wasn't even in Barcelona - the Samsung Galaxy S8. The week was stacked with even more live videos, images of powered devices and leaks. Samsung's flagship...

Prisma now has an in-app store with downloadable filters

The Prisma photo editing app was an instant success when it launched. At first, it had to filter your image over the internet, but with an update in last August, you got to do it offline, saving you both time and data. And now Prisma has a feature called "Store" where you can download for free more filters and remove current one. Prisma gained an immense popularity due to its unique neural net that reads the image and makes an artistic paint-like picture. Some of the filters, inspired by real art styles became popular over Instagram, and now developers of Prisma updated the app so...

Samsung Galaxy S8+ with S835 benchmarked on Geekbench

A Samsung Galaxy S8+ powered by a MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset has been spotted on Geekbench sporting the model number SM-G955U. The device has 4GB of RAM and is running Android 7.0 Nougat. The score it got is similar to what we've seen from the Snapdragon 835 and stacks up nicely compared to the current crop of tested devices. .jrGraphContainer { background: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important;} ul.jrGraph { left: 146px !important; } ul.jrGraphControls { padding: 0; margin-left: -10px !important; } JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; GeekBench 4...

Samsung wants its Exynos 9 to tick inside VR headsets

Samsung reportedly has a new VR headset in testing that's completely untethered and operated by the new Exynos 9 chipset - that means it doesn't need a smartphone slapped on it to work. When Samsung released the Exynos 9 it stressed the new chipset is VR-ready thanks to a 20-core Mali-G71. If you want to get technical about things the new Exynos 8895 promises to minimize latency for a more immersive experience and aids non-interactive VR (like 360-degree video) with the video decoder. VR aside, Samsung wants its Exynos line of chipsets to be featured in other devices and other...

Netflix to offer HDR10 and Dolby Vision content on compatible mobile devices

We already knew that the LG G6 is the first device on the market to have support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. Now Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has confirmed that starting with the LG G6 the company will be streaming content in both formats on mobile devices. Previously, Netflix only offered HDR content on select devices, such as smart TVs, Chromecast Ultra, NVIDIA Shield, Xbox One S and select Roku models. Dolby Vision was only supported on select LG and Vizio televisions. With this, smartphones with an HDR display will also be able to access Netflix' HDR library and if they...