Wednesday, November 4, 2015

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Apple iPhone 6c Coming in 2016

Posted: 04 Nov 2015 04:21 AM PST

Apple's last iPhone launch event was a blockbuster affair. Smartphones, tablets, and even pencils flew were introduced, but there was one much rumored product that was missing. Cupertino had been widely tipped to be launching an iPhone 6c, a sequel to the iPhone 5c that offers consumers a chance to have an affordable Apple handset.
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HTC Slashes Price of Nexus 9 Tablet

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 01:48 PM PST

Did you buy a HTC Nexus 9? Probably not, but then not many did. That is actually a shame as it was one of the very best tablets ever made... it just worked on all levels. Considering the Nexus 9 is still barely a year old, it still represents a great buy for those wanting a powerhouse slate, especially now that HTC has reduced the price right down.
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Sprint Record Best Quarter in Some Time

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 01:14 PM PST

Sprint has suffered a difficult few years as consumers have turned to other carriers and the company's reputation has taken a kicking. After conceding market position to T-Mobile last year, Sprint is the fourth largest carrier in the United States these days, but the company is showing signs of turning the situation around. Through the third quarter (Sprint's fiscal Q2) the company revealed that it is gaining customers and people are not leaving in the rates they previously were.
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Motorola Moto X Force Starts UK Pre-Orders

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 01:04 PM PST

The Motorola Moto X Force, or the DROID Turbo 2 as it is known in the United States, is making its debut in the UK, available for pre-order. The company says the handset will start shipping on November 9, and will boast a solid price of £497.99 for a SIM free unlocked device. That is a good price compared to other flagships, which with its specs, the Moto X Force most definitely is.
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Nexus 5X Lands in Europe November 9, Pre-Order Now

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 06:38 AM PST

While the Huawei made Nexus 6P is facing a back log and shipments are back to mid-December, the LG built Nexus 5X is likely to be more available. That handset has now had its Europe release announced and will be landing on the Old Continent on November 9 and pre-orders are open now if you are interested in this solid mid-ranger.
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ASUS Debuts Enticing ZenFone 2 Laser in the U.S.

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 05:43 AM PST

ASUS has announced a new version of its ZenPhone 2 series of excellent smartphones in the United States, and this is an even more affordable version with more modest specs. The ZenPhone 2 Laser has been available in India for some time, but is now making its debut in the U.S. for an off contract price of just $199.
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Samsung to Leave Smartphone Industry in Five Years

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 05:43 AM PST

Sometimes analysts get things right, other times they get them wrong. It is the nature of the beast, but sometimes analysts go completely crazy and offer us some market information that seems entirely invented. We will let you decide which category the following tidbit regarding Samsung falls into.
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Get Huawei Watch $50 Off with Nexus 6P Purchase

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 05:41 AM PST

Google and Huawei are sweetening the deal for the Nexus 6P further by giving consumers who buy the flagship the chance to grab the Huawei Watch for $50 off its list price. We don't think the excellent Nexus 6P really needs the extra kick, especially as demand is reported to be through the roof, but cutting a deal for one of the best wearables available is a deal we can appreciate.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

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Samsung Galaxy S7 could get Lower Megapixel Camera

Posted: 03 Nov 2015 03:47 AM PST

We revealed yesterday that Samsung could be considering Sony's imagine sensors for the camera of its upcoming Galaxy S7 flagship. While that may well be the case, a report today suggests that the company is considering actually lowering the megapixel count of its sensor and not raising it.
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BlackBerry Priv AT&T Pricing... a Heavy Price to Pay

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 02:21 PM PST

The BlackBerry Priv, the company's new flagship smartphone, is about to launch through AT&T in the United States. The second largest carrier in the land is unveiling BlackBerry's latest on Friday, November 6, meaning the priv will be with us in four days. The company has today announced what pricing plans will be available to consumers on launch day.
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Gionee S Plus Officially Unveiled, a Mid-Range Handset for India

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 02:04 PM PST

Gionee's Indian division has officially unveiled the company's newest smartphone today, the Gionee S Plus, a budget handset that brings plenty of interesting specs with it. The device will be making its presence felt in India from next week and will cost the equivalent of $259USD in the colors of Dark Blue, Golden and White. That price tag represents solid bang for your buck.
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HTC One goes up against BlackBerry Priv with Friday Launch on AT&T

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 01:49 PM PST

The HTC One A9, a handset we have pretty much slammed on these pages, will be coming to AT&T in the United States on Friday. The Taiwanese company's newest flagship will be making its debut on November 6, and actually this shows a lack of marketing nous by HTC.
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Vodafone Says Nearly 2000 Customer Accounts Breached

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 05:55 AM PST

British based carrier Vodafone, the second largest telecommunications provider in the world, has announced that a recent hack resulted in some 1,827 customers having their account data stolen. Vodafone has been subjected to two attacks in October, with 20,000 customers on MVNO TalkTalk earlier last month.
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Samsung Galaxy J3 Coming to U.S.

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 05:46 AM PST

Samsung's budget Galaxy J3 smartphone (SM-J3109) has passed through the FCC for sales in the United States. We have been hearing about this handset for some time, but Samsung has yet to confirm the release of the Galaxy J3. The listing at the FCC reveals that the handset has LTE, 3G, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Amazon France Latest to Cut Price of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 05:36 AM PST

Amazon France, following the lead of Microsoft in the United Kingdom by cutting the price of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. Before continuing, it is really worth noting that neither of these handsets have been released yet, meaning the price cut has happened while the devices are still in the pre-order phase.
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ZTE Blade L6 Passes FCC

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 05:25 AM PST

ZTE seems to have a new smartphone coming to the U.S. market after the Blade L6 passed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The regulatory body that passes devices for sale in the United States, with the new ZTE Blade L6 being the latest from the Chinese company.
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Sony's Smartphone Deal for James Bond did not Appeal to Star and Director, who wanted "the best"

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 05:10 AM PST

The latest James Bond movie Spectre is currently tearing up the box office at multiplexes around the world, and during the movie many people will see 007 rocking a Sony Xperia Z4 smartphones. Samsung's products are also on board, both companies paying a lot of money to be branded in the movie. However, it seems as though the star and director of the movie had reservations about using Sony smartphones.
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Monday, November 2, 2015

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Huawei Honor Range getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow in February

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 04:54 AM PST

Huawei will be updating its Honor smartphones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow in February 2016, according to the Huawei Honor India division that issued the timeframe in a tweet. Indeed, those using the Honor 7 smartphone could be a part of a Marshmallow beta test in the coming weeks and months.
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Sony Image Sensor Likely to be Included in the Galaxy S7

Posted: 02 Nov 2015 04:22 AM PST

Sony's mobile image sensor division is making the difference for the company at the moment, driving profits while the Xperia smartphone company struggles to tread water. The Japanese giant has seen its sensors sweep the smartphone market, becoming the lens of choice for many of the company's rivals. Samsung, however typically uses its own sensors, but that will be about to change with the Galaxy S7.
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