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It's a dog-eat-dog world out there and the mobile realm has become such a competitive arena that even major companies are often struggling to survive. LG, which is currently runner up in sales on its home Korean turf after Samsung, is facing major...

Amazon has announced three new tablets as part of the new Fire series (notice the dropped 'Kindle' from the name). There is the new Fire HD, the Fire, and the Fire Kids Edition. The Fire HD is the most expensive model and comes in two sizes,...

For a number of quite sound marketing reasons Windows-powered mobile phones rarely come near to the hardware in current Android powerhouses, but with the introduction of Windows 10 and sophisticated features like Continuum, this is set to quickly...

Rumors about a successor to the highly-successful Xiaomi Mi Band have been spreading like wild fire lately. A few months ago, we saw a new wearable that resembles the current smart band plus an added heart-rate sensor with the name Mi Band 1s. This...

Apple has announced the new pricing for its updated three tier iCloud storage options. The company had previously announced the prices only for the US but now also revealed it for other regions. In Europe, for example, the 50GB tier is priced at...

LG is feeling the heat of rising competition, which is forcing it to cut the prices of its high-end smartphones, according to a report out of the company's home country of South Korea. The report cites data released by South Korea's top...

Google has changed the name of its Glass project to Project Aura, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Keep in mind that Project Aura is different from Project Ara, the company's modular smartphone effort. The report also says...

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge smartphones are receiving a new update that installs more Microsoft apps including Office, Word, and PowerPoint on the devices. The handsets already come with Microsoft OneDrive and OneNote apps...

Apple released an Android app to help users switch to one of its iOS offerings. Conveniently dubbed “Move to iOS,” the solution is available to download and install for free in Google Play. As its name suggests, the application allows...

Another set of live photos showcasing the unannounced BlackBerry Venice made the rounds online. The high-end Android smartphone is expected to launch at some point in November on all major carriers in the United States. The latest batch of...

If you live in the iOS world, today is the big day. It's when the rollout for iOS 9 has started. The new software is now on its way to all supported devices. You can get iOS 9 as an update if you own an iPhone 4S or newer, an iPad 2 or newer, any...

So far, Amazon hasn't gone past the 8.9-inch mark with its Fire-branded tablets, but apparently that's set to change in the future. Aside from reportedly working on a budget $50 tablet, the retail giant is now rumored to also have a 10-inch Fire...

The Xiaomi Mi 4c has been leaked and rumored a lot over the past few weeks, and in just a few days it will finally become official. The Chinese smartphone maker has announced that it's holding an event on September 22, during which it will...

Yesterday a previously unknown LG phablet was spotted in a benchmark's database, rocking mid-range specs and a 5.7-inch touchscreen. Back then it was known only by its model number, H740, but today more information about it has leaked. It's...

The bulk of leaks we've been seeing recently has revolved around Google's upcoming device launches, the pair of them. The LG Nexus 5 and the Huawei Nexus 6 take turns appearing in the hands of insiders, and this time it's the former. The angle...

Apple might be all out of announcements for the year after its grand September 9 event, but with the new iPhone 6s duo still on its way to stores, it is the time for any company in the business of accessorizing or customizing Cupertino's tech to...

Google is bringing Google Play gift cards to the Indian market. The company will be selling them online through Snapdeal and offline through Vijay Sales, Spice Hotspot, and other retail chains. The company introduced prepaid vouchers in India...

We heard some rumors about a foldable smartphone from Samsung, but now it's time for a more behind-the-scenes look at things. A patent filed in the latter half of 2014 shows just how such a smartphone can be constructed (it's one of several patent...

Snapchat has released an update on iOS and Android that brings two new features. The first is Lenses. Now in the selfie mode, you just press and hold on your face, which triggers the facial recognition. It then enables multiple effects that...

The Huawei Nexus has cropped up in another benchmark database, this one gives more detail about the upcoming Google phablet. GFX Bench 3.1 detected 5.7" screen with QHD resolution (1,440 x 2,560px). The chipset is the expected Snapdragon 810 with...