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.
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.
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 what interfaces with terminals (NFC, chip and magnetic strip) while the phone interacts with the card over standard NFC.
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 that need to be replaced.
Samsung urges the remaining buyers to send back affected units, a new one will be shipped back to them based on local availability. They can call the store where they purchased the Note7 or a local call center for more details.
Right on schedule, Xiaomi has launched the new Mi 5s and its larger sibling, the Mi 5s Plus.
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Starting 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.
On the front is a 5.15-inch 1920x1080 pixel IPS LCD with 600nits maximum brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 94.4% NTSC color gamut. The higher end model also has support for pressure sensitivity.
Also on the front is a new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that uses Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor captures a more accurate map of the finger that is harder to spoon, works through multiple materials, and is immune to surface contaminants such as sweat and condensation.
Inside the Mi 5s is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It has support for 3xCA network connectivity, along with Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and NFC. It is powered by a 3200mAh battery, that charges via Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0.
The Mi 5s is priced at RMB 1999 ($299) for the 3GB/64GB model and RMB 2299 ($344) for the 4GB/128GB model. It will be available in gray, silver, gold, and rose gold.
Xiaomi also announced the Mi 5s Plus. It has a larger 5.7-inch 1920x1080 pixel display and dual 13 megapixel cameras on the back that work similar to those on the Huawei P9. One camera captures color images and the other captures only black and white images. The black and white sensor lacks the Bayer filter, which means it gathers much more light producing more detailed images with less noise. You can either capture pure black and white images or color images. When capturing color images, the camera combines the output of both the sensors to enhance the final photo.
Most of the other specifications are identical to the Mi 5s, including a Snapdragon 821 processor, 3GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB memory and storage options, and 4 megapixel front camera. The battery gets a bump, and is now 3800mAh.
The Mi 5s Plus is priced at RMB 2299 ($344) for the 3GB/64GB model and RMB 2599 ($389) for the 4GB/128GB model. It�s available in the same four colors.
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 - a clear upgrade over the LCD variety on its siblings. This news falls in line perfectly with a recent Flipkart post and is great news for Samsung AMOLED fans, looking to pick up a punchy panel on the cheap. Putting two and two together, that also means that the display is FullHD.
Powering the phone is an undisclosed octa-core SoC. Judging from the quoted 1.6GHz clock rate, this might actually be Samsung's own Exynos 7870 Octa - the same 14nm chip that can be credited for the Galaxy J7 (2016)'s amazing battery life.
Other specs include 3GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable on-board storage. The camera setup consists of a 13MP, f/1.9 main snapper and a 5MP selfie one. Last, but not least, there is also 4G VoLTE support. This is all packed into a body measuring 151.7x76x7.8mm and weighing in at 169 grams. The power comes courtesy of a 3300 mAh battery.
Currently the Galaxy On8 appears to be an India exclusive, set to go on sale on Flipkart from October 2, just in time for the "Big Billion Day Sale".
To further prove its India roots, the Galaxy On8 also features two "Make for India" initiatives - UDS (ultra data saving) and S bike. As already mentioned, you can get the phone on Flipkart, starting October 2 in Gold, Black or White for INR 15990 ($240).
Xiaomi has launched the new Mi 5s and its elder sibling, the Mi 5s Plus in China.
Starting 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 f2.0 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 f2.0 aperture.
On the front is a 5.15-inch 1920x1080 IPS LCD with 600nits maximum brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and a 94.4% NTSC color gamut. The higher end model also has support for pressure sensitivity. Also on the front is a new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that uses Qualcomm Snapdragon Sense ID. An ultrasonic fingerprint sensor captures a more accurate map of the finger that is harder to spoon, works through multiple materials, and is immune to surface contaminants such as sweat and condensation.
Inside the Mi 5s has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage. It has support for 3xCA network connectivity, along with Bluetooth 4.2, dual-band MU-MIMO 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and NFC. It is powered by a 3200mAh battery, that charges via Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0.
The Mi 5s is priced at RMB 1999 ($299) for the 3GB/64GB model and RMB 2299 ($344) for the 4GB/128GB model. It will be available in gray, silver, gold, and rose gold.
Xiaomi also announced the Mi 5s Plus. It has a larger 5.7-inch 1920x1080 display and dual 13 megapixel cameras on the back that work similar to those on the Huawei P9. One camera captures color images and the other captures only black and white images. The black and white sensor lacks the Bayer filter, which makes the images sharper and more detailed. You can either capture pure black and white images or color images. When capturing color images, the camera combines the output of both the sensors to produce sharp and colored images.
Most of the other specifications are identical to the Mi 5s, including a Snapdragon 821 processor, 3GB/64GB and 4GB/128GB memory and storage options, and 4 megapixel front camera. The battery gets a bump, and is now 3800mAh.
The Mi 5s Plus is priced at RMB 2299 ($344) for the 3GB/64GB model and RMB 2599 ($389) for the 4GB/128GB model. It�s available in the same four colors.
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 a capable soundbar (30Hz-22kHz), wireless subwoofer and wireless back surround speakers. Checking for a sound system with wireless surround speakers will give you an idea just how good this deal is for $150. Even a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer can easily fetch $200+. Still, if you opt out of the external sound system, the 65" model has four speakers built-in.
Xiaomi made these TVs gorgeous - 9.9mm thick at their thinnest, metal bodies with gold diamond-cut sides and a brushed aluminum back... such a shame that you'll only see it once before you put the TV's back against a wall.
An Amlogic T966 chipset provides the brains, including video streaming and decoding. Inside is a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor and Mali-T830 (2+2) GPU coupled with 2GB of RAM and 8GB storage. Steraming is done over fast Wi-Fi 802.11ac and H.265 video is decoded at up to 4K @ 60fps.
The Xiaomi Mi TV 3S software features an AI-based movie recommendation system, apps for various China-based streaming services and even a karaoke system (complete with a wireless microphone, CNY 600).
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.
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 work at this year's MWC.
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.
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.
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.
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 not the case and that it planned to keep Motorola�s headquarters right where it is now. And that it is �absolutely committed to Chicago�.
The statement also confirmed the round number of layoffs mentioned above as the report came before Motorola�s statement.
Check out the Source link for the full statement by Motorola regarding to the recent layoffs.
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.
