Sprint HTC 10 Android Nougat update is rolling out now

Today is a good day for US carriers to issue updates to Android 7.0 Nougat for various smartphones they sell, it seems. Earlier we told you about AT&T’s LG G5 finally being graced with the tasty treat, and now it’s time for Sprint’s HTC 10 units to benefit from the same treatment.

The Now Network has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for the HTC 10, as build 2.42.651.6. It’s going out over-the-air, but it’s a 1.3GB download, so you should grab it via Wi-Fi. Aside from the OS version upgrade, the changelog only mentions “system enhancements” as being packed inside the new…

Today is a good day for US carriers to issue updates to Android 7.0 Nougat for various smartphones they sell, it seems. Earlier we told you about AT&T’s LG G5 finally being graced with the tasty treat, and now it’s time for Sprint’s HTC 10 units to benefit from the same treatment.

The Now Network has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat for the HTC 10, as build 2.42.651.6. It’s going out over-the-air, but it’s a 1.3GB download, so you should grab it via Wi-Fi. Aside from the OS version upgrade, the changelog only mentions “system enhancements” as being packed inside the new…

OPPO to unveil 5x smartphone photography technology at the MWC 2017

OPPO just announced that it will unveil a 5x smartphone photography technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona on February 26th. It says that this technology will give users unprecedented ability to capture highly detailed images. It is also calling it  the ‘5x’ Project. It introduced VOOC Super Flash Charge technology to charge a smartphone in … Continue reading “OPPO to unveil 5x smartphone photography technology at the MWC 2017”

OPPO just announced that it will unveil a 5x smartphone photography technology at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona on February 26th. It says that this technology will give users unprecedented ability to capture highly detailed images. It is also calling it  the ‘5x’ Project. It introduced VOOC Super Flash Charge technology to charge a smartphone in … Continue reading “OPPO to unveil 5x smartphone photography technology at the MWC 2017”

Week 7 in review: Glass back and OLED iPhone 8 and more Galaxy S8 rumors

MWC 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting event. LG has the G6 to unveil and after its rebirth, Nokia will apparently hit hard with at least 3 headsets. If HMD plays its cards right and hits the nostalgia note properly, the alleged re-imagining of the legendary Nokia 3310 could very well steal the show on pure coolness points alone.

Sony has also been keeping busy lately. Rumors and leaks now hint at new Xperia XA and XZ devices, with a third model, also potentially on the horizon. Huawei may have a few surprises lined up for the show as well, like the P10 Plus.

Beyond the…

MWC 2017 is shaping up to be an exciting event. LG has the G6 to unveil and after its rebirth, Nokia will apparently hit hard with at least 3 headsets. If HMD plays its cards right and hits the nostalgia note properly, the alleged re-imagining of the legendary Nokia 3310 could very well steal the show on pure coolness points alone.

Sony has also been keeping busy lately. Rumors and leaks now hint at new Xperia XA and XZ devices, with a third model, also potentially on the horizon. Huawei may have a few surprises lined up for the show as well, like the P10 Plus.

Beyond the…

Samsung Exynos 9 processor teased, expected to power the Galaxy S8 series

It has been more than a year since Samsung introduced its flagship Exynos 8 Octa 8890 14nm SoC that is being used in the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones. Now Samsung has posted a new teaser for the Exynos 9 that will succeed the Exynos 8 when everyone were expecting the Exynos 8895 to power the S8 series. The … Continue reading “Samsung Exynos 9 processor teased, expected to power the Galaxy S8 series”

It has been more than a year since Samsung introduced its flagship Exynos 8 Octa 8890 14nm SoC that is being used in the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones. Now Samsung has posted a new teaser for the Exynos 9 that will succeed the Exynos 8 when everyone were expecting the Exynos 8895 to power the S8 series. The … Continue reading “Samsung Exynos 9 processor teased, expected to power the Galaxy S8 series”

Huawei MediaPad T3 with 8-inch display, 3GB RAM, Android 7.0, 4G LTE gets certified

Huawei MediaPad T3 (KOB-L09) got Wi-Fi certification last month, now it has received China’s TENAA certification as under the Honor brand so it could be released as Honor Pad 3. It packs a 8-inch HD display, is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core processor, which could be Snapdragon 425 and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). According to the images, … Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad T3 with 8-inch display, 3GB RAM, Android 7.0, 4G LTE gets certified”

Huawei MediaPad T3 (KOB-L09) got Wi-Fi certification last month, now it has received China’s TENAA certification as under the Honor brand so it could be released as Honor Pad 3. It packs a 8-inch HD display, is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core processor, which could be Snapdragon 425 and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). According to the images, … Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad T3 with 8-inch display, 3GB RAM, Android 7.0, 4G LTE gets certified”

Google Home and Amazon Echo might support voice calls soon

The Google Assistant inside the Google Home device and Alexa from Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers may soon be able to make and take phone calls for you. This information comes from a new report allegedly originating with “people familiar with the matter”.

They say that by the end of this year, both Google’s and Amazon’s speakers could have support for voice calls. So you’ll be able to say “call Mark” and that would happen. It’s conceivable that the speakers will also ring when someone calls, but it’s unclear if that functionality will actually be baked in too.

What’s more, there’s…

The Google Assistant inside the Google Home device and Alexa from Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers may soon be able to make and take phone calls for you. This information comes from a new report allegedly originating with “people familiar with the matter”.

They say that by the end of this year, both Google’s and Amazon’s speakers could have support for voice calls. So you’ll be able to say “call Mark” and that would happen. It’s conceivable that the speakers will also ring when someone calls, but it’s unclear if that functionality will actually be baked in too.

What’s more, there’s…

Moto RAZR Plus Concept is a borderless beauty

If you follow our site, the name Michael Muleba might ring a bell. The designer is back at it with a Moto RAZR Plus concept, and it’s something that makes us wish they would bring back that fan favorite. Nokia has had a stranglehold on consumers hearts in certain parts of the globe. The same…

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If you follow our site, the name Michael Muleba might ring a bell. The designer is back at it with a Moto RAZR Plus concept, and it’s something that makes us wish they would bring back that fan favorite. Nokia has had a stranglehold on consumers hearts in certain parts of the globe. The same…

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T-Mobile responds to Verizon’s unlimited plans by one-upping their costs

T-Mobile wouldn’t be the carrier it is today without its outspoken CEO, John Legere. It only took a day for T-Mobile to come up with a way to one-up Verizon’s first unlimited plans that the company has offered since it stopped offering unlimited plans several years ago. You can check out Verizon’s new plans and trade-in-deals here.

Verizon’s new plans actually one-upped T-Mobile’s ONE plan by offering HD video streaming (which T-Mobile capped at 480p) and 10GB of included tethering with the new plans (which T-Mobile limited to 3G speeds). If you wanted any of these features, you had to pay…

T-Mobile wouldn’t be the carrier it is today without its outspoken CEO, John Legere. It only took a day for T-Mobile to come up with a way to one-up Verizon’s first unlimited plans that the company has offered since it stopped offering unlimited plans several years ago. You can check out Verizon’s new plans and trade-in-deals here.

Verizon’s new plans actually one-upped T-Mobile’s ONE plan by offering HD video streaming (which T-Mobile capped at 480p) and 10GB of included tethering with the new plans (which T-Mobile limited to 3G speeds). If you wanted any of these features, you had to pay…

February security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy A8

After the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Galaxy J7 Prime, another Galaxy J series handset has started receiving the February security update. The device in question is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), and the update arrives as build number J510MNUBU2AQA5.

Aside from the Galaxy J5 (2016), the Samsung Galaxy A8 is also getting the latest security patch, which arrives as build number A810FXXU1AQA2. There is currently no information on what other changes (if any) these updates include.

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After the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Galaxy J7 Prime, another Galaxy J series handset has started receiving the February security update. The device in question is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016), and the update arrives as build number J510MNUBU2AQA5.

Aside from the Galaxy J5 (2016), the Samsung Galaxy A8 is also getting the latest security patch, which arrives as build number A810FXXU1AQA2. There is currently no information on what other changes (if any) these updates include.

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Weekly poll results: Nougat turns out more popular than expected

You are the 1%. Seriously, 70% of voters in our recent poll either already have Android 7.0 Nougat or are within weeks of getting it. That’s way above average.

Only 10% have installed a custom ROM to get it too. That’s fewer people than those who have accepted their fate and use a pre-7.0 version of Android, 14%.

It’s interesting to note that some people complained about the new software. Google and phone makers did move things around, which can be annoying if you were used to how things were on Marshmallow.

Then there were a few smug iOS users, secure in their update future, and…

You are the 1%. Seriously, 70% of voters in our recent poll either already have Android 7.0 Nougat or are within weeks of getting it. That’s way above average.

Only 10% have installed a custom ROM to get it too. That’s fewer people than those who have accepted their fate and use a pre-7.0 version of Android, 14%.

It’s interesting to note that some people complained about the new software. Google and phone makers did move things around, which can be annoying if you were used to how things were on Marshmallow.

Then there were a few smug iOS users, secure in their update future, and…