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Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch to get iOS support in late March 2016

Samsung Gear S2 could get iOS support tomorrow

Verizon is expected to update the Gear S2 smartwatch tomorrow with a firmware build that supports iOS devices.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 22:15
Asus ZenPad 8 Android tablet might soon get a successor

A new Asus tablet spotted at FCC

This slate appeared on GFXBench back in January as well, its specs including a hexa-core processor, a QHD 8-inch display, and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 22:00
LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE returns to Verizon Wireless and AT&T

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE returns to the US

As promised earlier this year, LG ironed out the issues that plagued this smartwatch and now the Watch Urbane 2 LTE returns to the US market via AT&T and Verizon.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 20:55
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on Sprint gets Android Marshmallow

Not long after Verizon Wireless and AT&T, Sprint releases the Marshmallow update for the Note 5 phablets on its network.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 17:25
LG V10 premium Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update on Verizon Wireless

Verizon LG V10 gets Android Marshmallow

The new firmware brings Google Now on Tap, Doze mode, granular app permissions, the latest security patches, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 14:00
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active rugged Android smartphone to get an upgrade soon

Upgraded Galaxy S6 Active might arrive soon

Model SM-G891A has just been imported to India for testing, so once this stage completes successfully, we should see it hit the market pretty soon.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 09:45
Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 Tablet Review

86% Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro 10 Tablet Review

Well-conceived. The Pro version of Lenovo's 10-inch Yoga tablet is in a completely different price range than its smaller members. This is also noticed in all areas, starting with the casing over the screen, the integrated projector - even the accessories are higher quality. Moreover, the good battery life makes the device a really decent tablet.
Intel Atom x5-Z8500, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.1", 665 g
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Mar 2016 07:06
Alegged Huawei P9 flagship to be launched next month

Huawei P9 spotted in the wild

Although it should come out in about two weeks from now, the Huawei P9 has been apparently spotted once again.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 20:31
LG G5 CAM Plus camera module accessory

LG G5 CAM Plus starts at $69 USD

This modular accessory for the new flagship adds physical controls to its camera and includes an additional 1200 mAh battery as well.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 19:45
Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG now available for pre-order

Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG now available for pre-order

The entry-level 5-inch phone retails for 160 Euros and comes with 100 GB of free Google Drive cloud storage.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 23 Mar 2016 18:36
Samsung Gear S2 band adapter accessory coming soon

Samsung Gear S2 band adapter coming soon

This accessory will allow Gear S2 users to swap the wristbands as they wish.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 18:30
Motorola Moto X Play Android smartphone gets 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Moto X Play gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Although this handset got Android 6.0 back in December, it has just received Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow as well.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 17:30
Samsung SM-T819 on FCC and Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Android tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 hits FCC

This new slate is expected to be a direct successor of last year's Galaxy Tab S2, offering a similar design and shipping loaded with Android Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 13:55
Motorola Moto X Force Smartphone Review

88% Motorola Moto X Force Smartphone Review

Tough. According to Motorola, the Moto X is the very first smartphone in the world to have an unbreakable screen. However, our test shows that the 5.4-inch handset not only comes with a decent amount of resistance, but it also convinces with plenty of other first-rate configuration features.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.4", 169 g
Manuel Masiero, 23 Mar 2016 04:36
HTC finally announces April 12th press event

HTC finally announces April 12th press event for its next flagship phone

The HTC M10 or HTC 10 is expected to carry the latest hardware and feature innovative cameras.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 23 Mar 2016 02:37
LG rolling out X Cam and X Screen smartphones this week

LG rolling out X Cam and X Screen smartphones this week

The two mainstream smartphones will launch in South Korea first. Exact launch prices and dates for the rest of the world remain mysteries.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2016 17:15
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet to get a successor this summer

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might launch this summer

Although Note phablets usually launch at IFA in September, it looks like the next one might launch in July.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2016 16:45
T-Mobile testing Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6

T-Mobile is testing Marshmallow on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

Android 6.0 for these two flagships on T-Mobile is currently in the certification stage and might soon roll out to end users, but its date of arrival is not official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2016 13:55
Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch to get iOS support later this month

Samsung Gear S2 to get iOS support later this month

Although this update was expected to arrive back in January, it looks like Gear S2 will finally get iOS support by the end of March.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 20:40
ZTE Axon Android smartphone to get a successor with Snapdragon 820 and 21 MP camera

Next-gen ZTE Axon to feature Snapdragon 820 SoC and 21 MP camera

Next to the high-end Qualcomm SoC, the upcoming Axon might offer 4 GB of memory, a 5.5-inch QHD display, as well as 64 GB of storage space.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 19:45
Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S5 finally gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Although only the unlocked Galaxy S5 handsets on LG Uplus in South Korea got the update so far, global rollout of the new firmware is imminent.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 19:15
HTC 10: 3000-mAh-Akku und kein AMOLED-Display

HTC 10 may include 3000 mAh battery; could skip AMOLED display

Upcoming flagship will reportedly carry a larger battery than the One M9 and without an AMOLED panel as found on the One A9.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2016 18:27
Vkworld 6 rugged Android tablet

Vkworld 6 rugged tablet to hit the market soon

This Chinese slate takes ruggedness to a whole new level, as it promises to whitstand even boiling water.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 16:45
Motorola-made Google Nexus 6 Android phablet gets a new security update

Mid-month security patch coming to Nexus devices

The discovery of an exploit that could harm the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6 has led to the release of a new security patch, the second to go live this month.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 13:10
Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

86% Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

iPad Mini clone. The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi launches a 7.9-inch tablet dubbed MiPad 2 on the market that is a carbon copy of Apple's iPad Mini. Unlike its Cupertino twin, the MiPad 2 is powered by Google's Android operating system and is relatively affordable. It has quite a lot to offer for its price...
Intel Atom x5-Z8500, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 7.9", 332 g
Marcus Herbrich, 20 Mar 2016 23:36
Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

82% Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

High-end phone for a mainstream price. The Mi 4s makes a strong case for spending $300 USD on a new smartphone instead of $600 or $700 for a top-of-the-line model. Find out how the Xiaomi compares to both mainstream and flagship competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5", 133 g
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2016 17:49
Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review

91% Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review

Exploring new worlds? Exploring new worlds? Faster SoC, larger battery, better camera, premium display, and great design. The S-class from Samsung signifies excellence and our expectations are accordingly high. Usually these are also fulfilled, but the Galaxy S7 has some weaknesses.
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa, ARM Mali-T880 MP12, 5.1", 152 g
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Mar 2016 06:20
Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1

This 5.5-inch affordable tablet gets an update that brings features like Google Now on Tap and Doze mode to the sub-$200 territory.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 23:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get March security updates from T-Mobile

T-Mobile updates the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The new firmware carries this month's security updates and targets all T-Mobile carrier-branded Galaxy S7 handsets across the US.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has best smartphone camera

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has the best smartphone camera

According to DxOMark, this new Samsung flagship is better than its predecessor and the Xperia Z5 in both photo and video performance.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 22:30
LG G5 Android flagship global launch March 31, 2016

LG G5 launches on March 31st

The official global launch date is now official, and US customers will also get an extra battery and a charging dock for free.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 18:45
Casio WSD-F10 rugged smartwatch coming March 25th for $500 USD

Casio WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch to hit the market next week

This rugged smartwatch will cost $500 USD and will become available on March 25th.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 13:30
Michael Kors Access Android Wear smartwatch

Michael Kors Access smartwatch coming this fall

This fashionable Android Wear connected time piece works with both iPhone and Android phones, and is expected to retail starting at $395 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 11:45
Oppo R9 & Oppo R9 Plus Android smartphones for selfies

Oppo R9 and R9 Plus selfie-centric smartphones now official

The 5.5-inch R9 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 SoC while the 6-inch R9 Plus uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, both oferring SuperVOOC fast charging, excellent cameras, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 00:30
Nextbit Robin smartphone CDMA variant no longer coming to Verizon or Sprint

No more Nextbit Robin CDMA for Verizon and Sprint users

A few months after unveiling that a CDMA-capable Robin smartphone is heading for the US via Verizon and Sprint, Nextbit reveals that this is not going to happen anymore.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 21:45
OnePlus 2 flagship killer to get OxygenOS 3.0 soon

OxygenOS 3.0 for OnePlus 2 coming soon

Less than a month after receiving OxygenOS 2.2.1, OnePlus 2 is very close to the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 update.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 18:15
Samsung brings back fast charge disable option to Android Marshmallow

Samsung users can disable fast charging again

Samsung removed the ability to disable fast charging from TouchWiz last year, but now they bring it back with the Marshmallow-based firmware updates.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 17:30
Vernee Apollo Android flagship with Helio X20 and 6 GB RAM coming in April 2016

Vernee Apollo coming next month

This new flagship from China offers top-of-the-line specs, including a deca-core Helio X20 SoC, 6 GB RAM, and a 21 MP main camera with Sony IMX230 sensor.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 15:50
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 with Exynos SoC get TWRP support

Exynos 8890-powered Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get TWRP support

The international variants of the Galaxy S7 lineup are now officially supported by TWRP.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 11:45
HTC Desire EYE Android smartphone got Marshmallow update with Sense 7

HTC Desire EYE gets Android Marshmallow with Sense 7

The Android 6.0.1 update for the Desire EYE comes in two parts that are quite large and only targets devices in Europe for now, but US-based handsets should get it later this month as well.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 10:30
LG G5 Android flagship coming to US Cellular on April 1st

LG G5 headed for US Cellular

Pre-orders should begin March 28th, and US Cellular stores should have the flagship ready on April 1st, for $636 USD without contract.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 09:15
CyanogenMod on HP TouchPad, CyanogenMod 13 R1 based on Marshmallow coming

CyanogenMod 13 is finally available

This long-awaited mobile OS is based on Android Marshmallow, but still has to reach maturity, as the version available for download is a first release candidate build.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 23:57
Samsung Music Android app beta freely available on Google Play

Samsung Music app now available via the Google Play Store

Next to MP3 and WMA, this new app that is still in beta can also handle FLAC and AAC files, but only works with devices running at least Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 23:30
Leagoo announces Shark 1 smartphone with 6300 mAh battery

Leagoo announces Shark 1 smartphone with 6300 mAh battery

The 6-inch smartphone will carry one of the largest battery packs for a consumer smartphone and will retail for less than $190 USD starting next month.
Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2016 23:22
Nixon Mission rugged smartwatch

Nixon Mission waterproof smartwatch coming later this year

This rugged smartwatch is the first Android Wear wearable in the world powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 SoC and will come out later this year offering multiple customization options.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO luxury smartwatch

Samsung Gear S2 by de GRISOGONO now official

This new limited edition luxury smartwatch will be on display at Baselworld 2016 starting tomorrow and is scheduled to hit the market this summer via Samsung's and GRISOGONO's retail channels.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 21:45
MediaTek Helio X25 SoC to power Meizu Pro 6, is a faster Helio X20

Meizu Pro 6 to use the new Helio X25 chip

This new deca-core mobile processor uses the same architecture as the Helio X20 but has higher clock speeds for both the compute and the graphics cores.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 20:45
Chinese consumers pre-ordered 10 million Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge units

Over 10 million Galaxy S7 pre-orders placed in China so far

The pre-order period in China started on March 11th, will last until the 18th, and until then more than 15 million orders could be placed.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 19:15
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android flagship with Exynos unofficially available in the US

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge with Exynos SoC unofficially available in the US

Although this variant is not officially on the US market and those who buy it will not get US warranty either, the Exynos-powered S7 Edge can be purchased on eBay.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 14:50
Samsung SM-J210 imported to India for testing, might be the Galaxy J2 (2016)

Samsung SM-J210 shows up online

A handset that looks to be the Galaxy J2 (2016) has been imported to India for testing and might hit the market soon.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 11:45

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