The 2016 Audi A6 takes the brand’s refine, improve, iterate theory and applies it yet again. resulting in a car that’s simply better in most of the ways that matter—and the Audi A6 was already a very good car. Small visual updates give cues to the mechanical and technological updates found elsewhere. And the front and rear ends...Sunday
2016 Audi A6
The 2016 Audi A6 takes the brand’s refine, improve, iterate theory and applies it yet again. resulting in a car that’s simply better in most of the ways that matter—and the Audi A6 was already a very good car. Small visual updates give cues to the mechanical and technological updates found elsewhere. And the front and rear ends...
Android 5.1 soak test started for Moto X (2014) on Verizon in US
The first and second gen Moto X are about to get their Android 5.1 Lollipops update in the US and the rollout is expected to start next week. Carriers have already launched the the soak-test for the Moto X (2013) and Moto X (2014), which already got the Android 5.1 update in several other regions. David Schuster, senior director for software product at Motorola Mobility, stated that the soak-test of the Android 5.1 update for the Moto X (2014) owners on Verizon network has commenced. For now, the firmware is only available to a closed test group. Once they are pleased with its performance, the soak-test will seed to all Moto X owners on...
2016 Kia Sorento
The Kia Sorento has been completely redesigned and reengineered for 2016. And within what looks like an only modestly evolved exterior, it's both significantly roomier and more refined in nearly every way. There’s some meaningful change all around the 2016 Kia Sorento actually, with every bit of sheetmetal and every piece of trim changed. A...2015 Nissan Juke
If you're looking for a sporty small car, and you think that standing out from the crowd is a good thing, you'll want to consider the 2015 Juke. And actually, the Juke has always been an outsider—a small crossover, with its priorities in a very different place than pretty much every other model on the market. With a light redesign this model...2015 Audi A8
The Audi A8 has take the long road in becoming a legitimate competitor for the full-size Mercedes-Benz and BMW sedans. When it made its debut with an optional W-12 engine and its aluminum space frame, we were impressed--but it didn't yet have the allure for executive-class sedans built up over decades by vehicles like the S-Class and 7-Series...Samsung Galaxy S6 updated to Android 5.1.1: exploring the differences on video
The Android 5.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S6 has been out for a while and it finally landed in our grasp so we updated our unit and took it for a quick spin. And we do mean quick as the changelog is particularly short.
LG says no Android Lollipop plans for Vu 3
LG has quietly shared that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update will not be released for the Vu 3 phablet which was announced in late 2013. The phablet launched in 2013 running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Korean company released Android 4.4 KitKat for the Vu 3 which has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 coupled with 2GB of RAM. The core hardware is decent enough to run Lollipop, but obviously LG couldn't quite refine its software. LG declared that the Android Lollipop for the Vu 3 could not reach stable state and thus the plans to release the Lollipop for it were...
Motorola started Android 5.1 soak test for Moto G 4G in US
Motorola has started a soak-test of Android 5.1 Lollipop for the first generation Moto G 4G in the United States. David Schuster, senior director for software product management at Motorola Mobility confirmed the update. As expected, Android 5.1 features Material Design. Notifications have also been changed to intelligently present the most important ones first. The Quick Settings in the notification tray will now offer Flashlight feature. Users from UK and Europe have already begun receiving Android 5.1 Lollipop on their first generation Moto G 4G LTE devices. Motorola Droid Turbo is also expected to get the firmware soon. Source (1) | Source...
Lenovo A7000 Preview
The Lenovo A7000 is one of company’s budget smartphones, slotted between the A6000 Plus and the new K3 Note. But while we will be taking a look at the latter in a future post, it’s time to take a closer look at the A7000.
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Windows 10 Mobile may arrive with native call recording
Windows 10 Mobile might feature call recording. The latest Windows 10 Mobile build number 10149 contains hints about the heavily demanded feature. It is important to note that a number of countries and regions have their own laws and regulations when it comes to call recording. In an ideal scenario, it shouldn’t happen without consent [...]
Google will improve click quality of mobile display ads
Google announced that it will improve the click quality of mobile display ads. Recent studies have revealed that up to 50% of the current clicks have been accidental.
New Samsung technology promises to almost double lithium ion battery capacity
We’ve heard it time and time again and add some. A new revolutionary battery that is going to prolong the life of our tech, unshackle it from the bounds of the wall socket, well, maybe not quite as dramatic, but, you definitely get the idea. The main challenge in this type of design is that [...]
Xiaomi won't be entering US smartphone market anytime soon
Xiaomi might have started selling accessories in the US, but those hoping to see the company - which became the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer in Q3 last year - sell its low-cost handsets stateside might have to wait longer. Speaking at a recent ReCode conference, Xiaomi Vice President Hugo Barra said that selling smartphones in the US is part of the long-term plan, but declined to provide any specific date or time-frame. This isn't the first time Barra has spoken about Xiaomi's US plans; he made a similar statement in an interview last month, when he also stressed on the need of having the right customer service in place before entering the world's second biggest smartphone...
AppleCare+ now has you covered after first sign of battery life problems
Most Apple users are surely familiar with Apple’s warranty service, dubbed AppleCare. It offers pretty good coverage for you tech, but if you desire some extra care and attention, there is always Cupertino’s paid extended warranty service – AppleCare+. Among other things, the special program enables users to bring in their devices for repair or [...]
AT&T begins selling Microsoft Lumia 640 XL
As announced last week, AT&T has started selling the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL smartphone, which is now available both online as well as via the carrier's retail stores. As for the price, the device carries a tag of $250 sans agreement and will set you back just $0.99 on a standard two-year contract. It is also available on the carrier's Next plans - $8.34 per month on Next 24, $10.42 per month on Next 18, and $12.50 per month on Next 12. As for the colour options, the AT&T Lumia 640 XL is available in matte black and matte white. Source |...
Uber is extending its services to boats in Istanbul
Uber, the popular ride-sharing company, has really been extending its business lately. Besides launching in more and more countries around the world, it has also been branching out in often odd ways, like the UberEATS food delivery service in Barcelona. The international business has grown so rapidly that it might even be considering buying out [...]
Verizon Lumia 735 now available for just $30 on contract
Just a week after it started selling the Lumia 735, Verizon has slashed the device's price from $80 to $30 on contract. The price for the contract-free version, however, remains the same at $192. For those who aren't in the know, the same Verizon variant is also available for purchase from the Microsoft Store site, where it is listed carrying a price tag of $49 on contract and $199 without any agreement. It also comes bundled with free Nokia headphones. Another point worth mentioning here is that those purchasing the Verizon Lumia 735 before July 31 are also entitled to receive a free one-year subscription of Office 365 Personal, worth $70. Source 1 2 |...
Best Buy Canada now accepting pre-orders for Pebble Time smartwatch
Earlier this week, Pebble opened pre-orders for the Time smartwatch. While pre-orders stateside are exclusive to Best Buy, outside of the US, potential customers can pre-order the smartwatch from Pebble’s own online store. However, if you live in Canada, you can now also place your pre-order on Best Buy.
Galaxy S5 Neo reportedly up for pre-order in Czech Republic
Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has been the subject of several leaks, there has been no word on the release date of the device. However, that was until now, as the handset is already up for pre-order in Czech Republic, according to a new report published yesterday. As per the report, the Galaxy S5 Neo carries a pre-order price tag of $490, and is available in black and white colour variants. At-least one retailer in the region has listed a shipping date of July 3 for it. If you aren't already aware, the handset is powered by an Exynos 7580 SoC with 64-bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz and a Mali-T720 GPU, features a 5MP front camera (just like the S6), and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. All other specs remain the same as that of the S5. Via 1(translated) | Via...
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