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Companies try to keep their consumers happy, but sometimes they do something that really pisses them off. In this week's edition of Counterclockwise we'll remember some examples of corporate missteps, because as the saying goes "Those who do not...

LG has quietly shared that the Android 5.0 Lollipop update will not be released for the Vu 3 phablet which was announced in late 2013. The phablet launched in 2013 running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The Korean company released Android 4.4...

Motorola has started a soak-test of Android 5.1 Lollipop for the first generation Moto G 4G in the United States. David Schuster, senior director for software product management at Motorola Mobility confirmed the update. As expected, Android...

A purported image of the OnePlus 2 has surfaced online along with some key details about the device’s appearance. The image features a sketch-effect filter and is different from the one we spotted in the company's photography...

The Malaysia-based SNS network announced the first smartphone with a Intel Atom x3 "SoFIA" mobile chipset. Dubbed JOI Phone 5, the dual-SIM budget-level smartphone will be sold through GLOO’s retail network in Malaysia. The front of JOI...

According to a report in Bloomberg, the next Apple iPhone has entered early production. The Cupertino giant is expected to unveil the successors of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in September. The next-generation iPhone lineup is tipped to...

Meizu may not be a particularly big name in the mobile real, but judging by the sheer amount of interest the community has shown for its upcoming flagship, things might be looking up for the Chinese manufacturer. The rumor mill has been overflowing...

Xiaomi might have started selling accessories in the US, but those hoping to see the company - which became the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer in Q3 last year - sell its low-cost handsets stateside might have to wait...

As announced last week, AT&T has started selling the Microsoft Lumia 640 XL smartphone, which is now available both online as well as via the carrier's retail stores. As for the price, the device carries a tag of $250 sans agreement and will...

AdDuplex has diligently updated its Windows Phone device statistics with fresh data up to June 23. Usually, the company's numbers are pretty informative by themselves, but this time, the last page of the report lists two unknown Microsoft devices...

Just a week after it started selling the Lumia 735, Verizon has slashed the device's price from $80 to $30 on contract. The price for the contract-free version, however, remains the same at $192. For those who aren't in the know, the same...

Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo has been the subject of several leaks, there has been no word on the release date of the device. However, that was until now, as the handset is already up for pre-order in Czech Republic, according to a new report...

A week after we brought you exclusive details on Oppo Mirror 5, a new leak is suggesting that the device might actually be called as the Mirror 5s. While we already know that the handset will come with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 5MP...

A new, unannounced Sony smartphone - carrying model number E5663 - has been spotted on benchmarking websites GFXBench and Geekbench. The information revealed suggests that the handset will be powered by a MediaTek MT6795 SoC with 1.9GHz...

It looks like Motorola Droid Turbo for Verizon Wireless is finally about to get the long-awaited update to Android 5.1 Lollipop. Owners of the smartphone have received invites for a soak test. Earlier this month, Motorola announced that the...

If you have a lot of money to spend on a phone, and you choose your phones based more on the materials they're made out of than by what's inside, then Vertu has something for you. The luxury device maker has launched three new models in its...

Today the Apple Watch has become available in seven more countries, as was announced at the beginning of this month. They are Italy, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, and Taiwan. That said, Apple's first smartwatch isn't done...

We've all heard the stories and the explanations, promises and let downs surrounding the Snapdragon 810. The whole overheating saga has entirely engulfed the existence of the beastly SoC and has rendered it a major market failure. The drama still...

ZTE has launched two budget-friendly smartphones, dubbed the Maven and Sonata 2, in the United States. While the former is available on AT&T, the latter is up for grabs from its subsidiary Cricket Wireless. The Maven is powered by a...

Huawei has really been caught up in the update frenzy lately. Yesterday, we saw the manufacturer inviting Huawei Ascend P7 users to participate in a public beta of their new software and today, that invitation has been extended to Honor 6 users as...