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Google's upcoming Android version - Android N - is internally being called as New York Cheesecake, or so it seems. This was revealed by the Android Police team which spotted the initials 'nyc' in the AOSP repository. In case you don't already...

With major players such as Samsung, HTC and Microsoft all investing big, the future of VR seems bright. Devices like the Oculus Rift, Gear VR and HTC Vive are all marching towards the same end goal of ultimate immersion and are really making...

Several years ago before the adoption of smartphones exploded like the plague, carriers in the US used to make major bucks from text messaging plans and minutes while they gave data away in unlimited bundles for Blackberries to sip on, back when the...

Hangouts 8.0 started rolling out for Android last week, but the update began hitting the instant messaging app's iOS client yesterday. And it brought along an iOS-exclusive feature: the ability to send video attachments up to 1 minute. Yes,...

The HTC 10 has leaked an incredible number of times already, and we've seen it in countless renders so far. Yet HTC still hasn't made it official. Not only that, but the Taiwanese company is continuing its teaser campaign for the device without...

Amazon is setting up for Easter with some daily deals on its Kindle stuff. In the UK, the Kindle Fire HD 6 is £30 off, £70 total for the tiny tablet. In Germany, the bigger Kindle Fire 7 is €10 off, €50. For books, the Kindle Paperwhite is a good...

After catering to most of the variants of its flagship lineup including the One M9 and M8, HTC seems to be extending its update efforts to mid-rangers with a rather unexpected kick-off on the HTC Desire Eye, which was not part of the original...

If VR peaks your interest then you probably remember the OZO camera, announced last year by Nokia. Despite its long leave of absence from the smartphone scene, the Finnish giant is still innovating at full speed, as evident by the spherical device...

Apple has started seeding the iOS 9.3 beta 7 release for developers and public beta testers. This is the last beta release of the OS before its expected public release next week. The iOS 9.3 beta 7 includes a new Night Shift mode that changes...

Today Google announced a new batch of tools to make monetization and promotion of games a bit easier to handle. For starters, the Play Store now has an Indie Corner, which features games from indie game developers. Hopefully, this will make new game...

A few months after leakster @LlabTooFeR revealed that HTC's Desire Eye smartphone will receive the Android Marshmallow update sometime later this year, the update has started rolling out. It comes in two parts, and weighs in a total of...

Brand value is an intangible but important asset - it shows marketing strength and loyalty among consumers. Apple holds down the top spot for many years running and its meteoric growth shows no signs of slowing down. Google - or rather Alphabet,...

OnePlus has announced a permanent price drop on its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 2. Both models receive an INR 2,000 price cut. The 64GB model is now priced at INR 22,999 ($341) and the 16GB model at INR 20,999 ($311). OnePlus says...

Windows Phone has been starving for proper high-end mobile devices for quite some time now. To the US giant's credit, recent efforts like the Lumia 950 and 950 XL have been breaking the status quo, there is still a long way to go. Thankfully,...

LG is bolstering its budget K-series with two new devices - the K5 and K8. Both have 5" screens. “The K8 and K5 will be fantastic choices for anyone who is seeking a smartphone with great looks, great looks, at a great price,” says Juno Cho,...

Lenovo has launched the Vibe K5 Plus in India. It is a budget smartphone, along the lines of the company's previous A6000 and A7000 smartphones, and competes alongside rival devices such as the Coolpad Note 3 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note...

If you're in the US and are planning to purchase either a second-generation Moto 360 or a Moto 360 Sport, here's a deal for you: electronics retailer Best Buy is offering a $50 gift card for free with each purchase of either of the...

Until now, there hasn't been any way to purchase a data-only service besides tacking it onto an existing mobile phone plan. This is the first time in the US that a carrier, or MVNO alike, offers data only plans without requiring a phone line...

In light of the FBI VS Apple fiasco that’s gathered the attention of readers around the world, Facebook is reportedly planning to encrypt voice calls and group chats on the worldwide messaging giant WhatsApp. Apparently the company was having...

Following in the footsteps of Virgin and Boost Mobile, both of which launched it in January, AT&T is going to be selling Samsung's Galaxy J3 (2016) at some point in the future. We know this because serial leaker @evleaks has outed the official...