September security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

Samsung has started pushing out the latest security update to its Galaxy S6 and S6 edge smartphones. Currently rolling out to unlocked units in Europe, the update weighs in at around 140MB, and brings along Android security patch for the month of September.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 also manually check for it by heading to your handset's Settings menu.ViaLet's block ads! (Why?)...

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OnePlus 3 heading to O2 UK this Thursday

Sales of OnePlus 3 in Europe restarted after pausing due to high demand. Starting this Thursday, UK fans will have another option to buy The One Phone - carrier O2.There will be a pop-up event at the Westfield White City Store from 10am to 10pm, but you'll be able to order one online too.The OnePlus 3 will be available on O2's Refresh program starting at �28 a month with 500MB of data (up to 20GB is available for data hogs). Refresh allows users to upgrade before their contract is up, you know, in time for the OnePlus 4.Source | ViaLet's block ads! (Why?)...

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LG Pay delayed until 2017, says rumor

LG has been working on its own mobile payment system since last year. A big part of LG Pay is integration with the White Card - a smart card that stores info for multiple credit and debit cards and connects to your phone over NFC, allowing you to manage it.Originally, the mobile payment system was meant to debut alongside the new LG V20, but issues encountered during the development of White Card prevented that. LG has not yet filed for regulatory approval of the system.The launch has been pushed to next year, without any specific target. It's not clear where that leaves the V20 in terms of support, but it seems that the physical White Card is...

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Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall update: 90% opting for replacement rather than refund

Samsung began replacing affected Galaxy Note7 units on September 2 and it now reports that about 90% of buyers have opted to switch to new units where the battery issue has been resolved.In Singapore, where the recall started only 10 days ago, more than 80% of buyers have sent back affected Note7s. However, in the major US and Korean markets, the recall goes slower - Samsung reports 60% of all recalled units there have been exchanged.You can confirm a Galaxy Note7 unit is part of the new batch by looking for a square symbol on the back of its box and at the battery indicator on the phone itself - it's green on the new ones and white on units...

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Xiaomi launches Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus

Right on schedule, Xiaomi has launched the new Mi 5s and its larger sibling, the Mi 5s Plus. Xiaomi Mi 5sStarting with the Mi 5s, the new device has a unibody aluminum design, with a brushed metal finish and curved edges, and antenna lines along the top and bottom that look far too familiar. Along the back is also the new large 1/2.3-inch 12 megapixel sensor with F/2.0 aperture and PDAF that bests even the iPhone 7 and Galaxy S7 edge, if Xiaomi�s slides are to be believed. You also get a 4 megapixel camera on the front with 2�m large pixel and F/2.0 aperture. Mi 5s Camera SamplesOn the front is a 5.15-inch 1920x1080 pixel IPS LCD with 600nits...

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Samsung Galaxy On8 unveiled with 5.5" Super AMOLED display

Samsung has really been working hard on expanding and updating its product lineup lately. The focus seems to be mostly on the company's newer families, with new additions like the Galaxy C9 on the horizon and now a brand new release within the "On" branch.The On8 was just announced today in India. It comes at a quite dynamic time for the budget series, with the Galaxy On7 (2016) now official and the On5 (2016) coming shortly. Notice the lack of a (2016) in the product name? This is due to the fact that there is no On8 from last year to build upon, making this a truly fresh offer.The Samsung Galaxy On8 comes with a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display...

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Xiaomi Mi TV 3S - 55" and 65" 4K TVs with HDR and great audio

Conventional wisdom says that no TV can ever be "too big," but they can only be "too expensive." The new Xiaomi Mi TV 3S comes in 55" and 65" sizes and are some of the cheapest 4K sets money can (soon) buy.And they support HDR, which most early 4K TVs do not and is often touted as the bigger upgrade to image quality than the resolution boost.The 55" TV uses panels from LG while the 65" ones are sourced from Samsung. They cost CNY 3,500 ($525) and CNY 5,000 ($750) respectively, though getting them out of China will be tricky.Affordable as they are, we think the CNY 6,000 ($900) offering is by far the best value - it combines the 65" Mi TV 3S with...

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New Microsoft Band app update fixes Live Tile-related bug

Earlier this year, Microsoft pushed out an update to the Band app - or the Health app, as it was known previously - that caused the app's Live Tile to stop working. Now, the company has rolled out a new update that fixes the issue.Although an official change-log isn't yet available, the update - which bumps the app to version 2.3.20923 - is also said to bring along some other improvements as well as general bug fixes. Head to the Microsoft Band link below to download the updated app.Via 1 2 | Microsoft BandLet's block ads! (Why?)...

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Oppo R9S certified by China's 3C

The Oppo R9S, which cleared TENAA last month, has now passed what's known as China Compulsory Certification (3C). While the latest certification doesn't reveal much, it does suggest that the device could be unveil sooner than later.Specs-wise, from what has been revealed so far, the Oppo R9S is powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC and sports a 5.5-inch 1080p display. It features a 13MP/16MP camera combo, and packs in a 2,850mAh battery.The handset is also said to feature the Super VOOC charging tech that Oppo showcased earlier this year, as well as an image stabilization tech powered by a new OPPO SmartSensor. We had a good look at how both technologies...

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Samsung Galaxy C9's GFXBench listing confirms 6-inch display, 6GB RAM, and 16MP front shooter

After being spotted on Geekbench and AnTuTu, the Samsung Galaxy C9 has now appeared on GFXBench, confirming the flagship-like specs that have already been revealed.The GFXBench listing confirms that the phone will be powered by Snapdragon 652 chipset and sport a full HD display resolution. RAM will be 6GB, while storage will be 64GB. The handset will feature a 16MP/16MP camera combo, and run Android 6.0.1 out of the box.In addition, the listing reveals that the Galaxy C9 will have a screen size of 6-inches, and will also support NFC. For those who missed, the device is rumored to be launched in the in Oct-Nov time frame.Source | ViaLet's block...

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Spotify launches its Premium for Family plan in Canada

Spotify's Premium for Family plan - which allows families to have six individual Spotify Premium accounts for only $14.99 - has now been launched in Canada. The company says the plan was one of the most requested features in the country."With the Spotify Premium for Family Plan, listeners will still be able to enjoy their favorite artists and hits, but now the entire family can get in on the fun with access to over 30 million songs for just one low price payable on a single bill," Spotify said in a post on its website.To know more about Spotify's Premium for Family plan, you can head to the Family Plan link below.Source | Family PlanLet's block...

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Over 1.82 million people have already registered for the yet-to-be-unveiled Xiaomi Mi 5S

The Xiaomi Mi 5S hasn't been unveiled yet, but the Chinese company has opened registrations for the device. And the response has been overwhelming - according to reports out of China, over 1.82 million people have already registered their interest in purchasing the handset.Keep in mind that no money has exchanged hands, as these are just registrations, not actual pre-orders.Coming to the Mi 5S, as you might already know, it's been the subject of several rumors and leaks lately, with the latest one revealing its design as well as the date on which it will be available for purchase.ViaLet's block ads! (Why?)...

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Lenovo lays off 1,100 employees

Droid Life reports that Motorola has laid off less than 2% of the 55,000 employees that the company has worldwide, which equates to about 1,100 layoffs in total.The action was taken by Motorola as �part of the ongoing strategic integration between Lenovo and Motorola�s smartphone business as the company further aligns its organization and streamlines it product portfolio to best compete in the global smartphone market.�Before Motorola could comment on the situation, rumors said that Lenovo was going to move some of Motorola�s Chicago-staff over to Lenovo�s North Carolina US headquarters. In any case, Lenovo stated to Droid Life that this was...

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BlackBerry DTEK60 receives FCC and WiFi certifications

The BlackBerry DTEK60 - which is internally codenamed as Argon - has been certified by the US FCC as well as WiFi alliance. While the FCC certification only reveals the device's model number (BBA100�1), the WiFi certification reveals the name 'DTEK60' as well.Specs-wise, according to a recent leak, the device is powered by Snapdragon 820 SoC and sports a 5.5-inch Quad HD display. RAM is 4GB, while storage is 32GB. The phone features a 21MP/8MP camera combo, while a 3,000mAh battery is there to keep the lights on.The handset also features a fingerprint sensor, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box.ViaLet's block ads! (Why?)...

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Alleged official render of the Google Pixel appears

A new render appears of the Google Pixel, showing a couple of new things that we haven�t seen before. This render has the updated UI of the pixel launcher which was said to feature round buttons on the home screens.A new difference that we now see is the lack of a front button or sensor that we�ve seen in some hardware leaks. This inconsistency (assuming these were actual renders of the Google Pixel) could suggest that the front sensor was a temporary sensor used for development or prototypes until the company was able to design it onto the back of the handset?Alleged render of Google PixelThis is the only way I can explain the reason that some...

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Alcatel Pixi 4 Plus Power goes official with a 5,000 mAh battery

Alcatel's Pixi series is getting a new and rather interesting addition today. The Pixi 4 Plus Power, as the name hints, comes with one of the beefiest battery packs around at 5,000 mAh. It supports fast charging and can be used as a power bank, if you like.The phone itself is rather typical entry level device - there is a 5.5" 720p IPS display, 1GB of RAM, 8 gigs of expandable storage, a 13MP camera, and a 5MP selfie one. It's important to note Alcatel has accompanied both snappers with LED flashes.Alcatel Pixi 4 Plus Power maxes at 3G connectivity as far as network coverage is concerned. It is a dual-SIM device, though.Finally, Android 6.0 Marshmallow...

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Huawei Honor 6X to launch on October 18

The mid-range Honor 5X will be getting a successor this October. Two weeks ago, the new Honor 6X leaked via TENAA with pictures and specs. The device is an all-metal phablet with a 5.5" 1080p display.The Honor 6X is rumored to run on the Snapdragon 625 chipset with 2 or 3 GB of RAM, and pack 32GB expandable storage. Its highlight should be the dual-camera setup on the back, something probably similar to the Honor 8's. And there is Huawei's comfy fingerprint scanner below the cool camera duo.The latest report puts the Honor 6X for official premiere on October 18, and China should be among the first markets to get it. More details, pricing, and...

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Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL preview: First look

IntroductionAsus has been making phones for a few years now but the company but hadn't quite managed to leave a mark on the market and the consumers' mind. That changed a bit with last year's ZenFone 2 series that offered unheard of specs at incredible prices, which made them quite popular among the budget conscious users.This year the ZenFone 3 series is a bit different. Asus seems to have no interest to appeal to the budget market and is going straight for the flagship segment.The first phone in the series to be launched is the simple named ZenFone 3. Okay, calling it 'simple named' downplays the fact that there are in fact two distinct model...

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