Mobile

Google in talks to buy HTC’s smartphone business

HTC hasn’t been financially successful for awhile now and it seems it’s now fully in danger of being consumed by a bigger company. In this case the rumors point to Google as the interested party. Apparently talks are being held between Google and HTC about a possible acquisition of HTC’s smartphone business (leaving the Vive VR business) but the information ... Read More »

Android 8.0 Oreo Using Mobile Data Despite Wi-Fi Turned On, Some Users Complain

HIGHLIGHTS The update allegedly changes default setting in Developer Options The company is reportedly aware of the issue and working on fix The mobile data is being consumed even if device is connected to Wi-Fi While Android 8.0 Oreo has not been made available widely for very long yet, it seems like a bug associated with the new platform has shown up. ... Read More »

Xiaomi MCT3B clears TENAA with 13MP camera, Android 7.1.2 OS

A new Xiaomi smartphone has been spotted on the website of China’s TENAA. Listed as MCT3B, the device is powered by an SoC with quad-core, 1.4GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch HD display. RAM is 3GB, while internal memory is 32GB. The camera department is handled by a 13MP main unit and a 5MP selfie shooter. Measuring 140.44×70.14×8.35mm and weighing ... Read More »

Watch the first Xiaomi Mi A1 promo video

Xiaomi just announced the Mi A1 – its first stock Android handset. The company also launched a clip that highlights the most important features of the phone – the dual camera, the vanilla Android and the sturdy design. The video is set in rendered museum shaped like the “mi” logo. Inside, the Xiaomi Mi A1phone is the key exhibition. The video takes us ... Read More »

Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact on pre-order in Germany

Pre-orders for the Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact have hopped over the Englishchannel and are now live in Germany. You can pick between Sony’s web store, MediaMarkt and Sparhandy (the first two offer SIM-free phones, the third one has info on contracts). Deliveries are expected in late September, color choices are Black, Silver and Blue. Whichever store you pick, the big XZ1 is €700 while its XZ1 Compact ... Read More »

Why tracking your stolen mobile phone may be tougher than ever

NEW DELHI: Once it was true that your mobile phone’s IMEInumber could help police trace it in case it was stolen. The unique number is no longer a comfort. Crooks now have devices that can change the IMEI numbers, and to the concern of police, such tools are easily available in the grey market. IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identity, is a unique ... Read More »

Three year old Samsung Galaxy S5 and several other devices getting August patch

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy S5 smartphone. Arriving as version G900FXXS1CQH1 and weighing in at around 75MB, the update is currently hitting units in Europe. As for changes, it brings along Android security fixes for the month of August. Moving on, the Galaxy S6 series smartphones on AT&T are also getting the latest patch, arriving as version G890AUCS6DQH1 ... Read More »

Jio Phone Bookings Paused After ‘Millions’ Pre-Book a Unit

HIGHLIGHTS Jio Phone booking process started at 5:30pm on Thursday Reliance Jio has now paused the bookings You can register to be informed when Jio Phone bookings resume Reliance Jio has paused bookings of the Jio Phone, with a message on its website saying that “millions” have already pre-booked a unit. The Jio Phone bookings went live at 5:30 pm on Thursday amidst heavy ... Read More »

Samsung Gear Sport watch leaks: a watch for swimmers

We had an inkling that the Gear Fit2 Pro will not be the only wearable Samsung brings to IFA and now we know the other one – the Samsung Gear Sport (SM-R600). This one seems to break the “Gear S” naming convention, but other than that the familiar features seem on board – round screen, Tizen and a heart rate sensor (visible ... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 With 6.3-Inch Display, Dual Rear Cameras Unveiled: Launch Highlights

Aug 23, 2017 21:24:53 (IST) Samsung Galaxy Note 8 With 6.3-Inch AMOLED Display Launched: Price, Specifications, Release Date, and More 21:24:33 (IST) That’s all for today’s event, we already have detailed coverage on our website. 21:22:06 (IST) Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 begin “in a few days” in the US. 21:21:13 (IST) Denison just wrapped up the event. ... Read More »