T-Mobile has started rolling out a new update to LG G4 units on its network. Arriving as software version H81120r and weighing in at around 90MB, the update brings along Android security fixes for the month of January. Sadly, the update is still based on Marshmallow (version 6.0.1), meaning those waiting for the Nougat update are currently out of luck. Aside from the latest security patch, no other changes are included in the update (at-least that's what the T-Mobile LG G4 webpage reveals). Source
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Rabu, 25 Januari 2017
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with Android Nougat receives WiFi certification
Back in November last year, there were reports that Nougat firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is in the works. The following month a Nougat-powered Galaxy Tab S2 was spotted in benchmarks. And now, the device has received WiFi certification. The certification reveals that the tablet is powered by Android Nougat version 7.0. Sadly, there's currently no information on when the update will be rolled out, but given that it has started collecting necessary certifications, we expect the roll out to begin sooner than later. Source
Gmail to block JavaScript file attachments soon
Google has announced that its e-mail service Gmail will soon start blocking JavaScript (.js) file attachments, expanding its list of restricted attachment types that currently includes .exe, .msc, and .bat files. The restriction will come into effect February 13 onwards. "Similar to other restricted file attachments, you will not be able to attach a .js file and an in-product warning will appear, explaining the reason why," the search giant said. The decision to block JavaScript file attachments has been taken keeping in mind security reasons (JavaScript files can easily run...
Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Moto Z Play
As scheduled, Motorola has started pushing out the Nougat update to the Moto Z Play smartphone. Arriving as firmware version NPN25.137-15-2 and currently hitting units in Europe, the update brings Android OS version 7.0. As is usually the case with OTA roll outs, it may take some time for the update to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel impatient, you can manually check for the update by heading to your handset's Settings menu. For Moto Z Play owners in the US, the update will start rolling out in March. Via
Top Xiaomi Mi 6 version to have ceramic body like the Mi Mix
Not long ago we heard that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6 would be offered in three different versions - one with a flat screen and MediaTek's Helio X30, another with a flat display and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835, and a top of the line model with a dual-curved touchscreen and the Snapdragon 835 at the helm. Now a new rumor from China goes into a bit more detail about these. Apparently the highest-end (and most expensive) iteration of the Mi 6 will also get a ceramic body a la the Mi Mix as well as 6GB of RAM. The two flat-screened models will have to make do with 4GB of memory. Xiaomi Mi Mix...
HTC's Android Wear smartwatch project is dead, exec confirms
A few days ago we got a new round of leaked images purportedly showing an upcoming HTC smartwatch running Android Wear. This mythical beast, developed in partnership with Under Armour, was first talked about in 2015, believe it or not. Then last year some pictures leaked, but other than that we haven't heard anything about it. That's very odd for a device that's due to launch soon. And it turns out that there's a very simple explanation for the lack of any more rumors, leaks, and speculation about the HTC smartwatch. Namely, that the project is dead. As in, the company will not release a...
Huawei P8 Lite (2017) arrives in the UK on February 1
A couple of weeks ago Huawei surprised everyone by announcing the P8 Lite (2017). Not because it's surprising for the Chinese company to launch yet another mid-ranger, but because of the moniker used. If you're going to stick with a past name and then add the current year to it, you might as well go with the latest device in that line - which in this case would be the P9 lite from 2016, and not the P8lite from 2015. Anyway, lack of logical naming aside, the P8 Lite (2017) looks like a very interesting mid-range smartphone, and now we know that it's coming to the UK. Vodafone will...
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9 up for preorder, shipping date revealed
We've said a lot about Huawei Mate 9. It's Leica dual-camera is amazing, the battery is fascinating and can last two days with normal usage and the design is slick. But when the device was revealed in Germany back in November, another phone actually caught the eye - Porsche Design Huawei Mate 9. This is the first partnership between the design company and Huawei and now you can preorder the product of their collaboration for ‘only' €1395. There's a lot in common between the regular Mate 9 and the designer's one. The chipset is an octa-core Kirin 960, the battery is 4000 mAh in both...
Lenovo K6 Power review: A closer look
Despite acquiring Motorola back in 2014, Lenovo didn't even slow down in churning new Android smartphones under its own brand name. One of the most recent phones in its arsenal is the budget friendly K-series, the Lenovo K6 Power.
Samsung is developing a phone with Tizen 3.0
Tizen is Samsung's OS for wearables, TVs and the occasional smartphones from the Z-series - though we haven't seen one of those since the Z3 Corporate Edition last July. Yet, according to reports there is another one coming and its OS will be Tizen 3.0. The phone internally goes by the name ‘Pride' and has the model number SM-Z250F. It will be launched in India and other developing countries. Specs are yet unknown, however some reports indicate that the phone will feature Bixby, Samsung's newest virtual assistant that should debut with the Galaxy S8. We are also yet to learn...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 visits GFXBench, Snapdragon 820 inside
If you're looking for a high-end Samsung tablet at this point you're pretty much stuck with the Galaxy Tab S2 from the summer of 2015. Rumor has it that will change this quarter and by the looks of it we are indeed headed that way. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications acquired, the Galaxy Tab S3 has now visited GFXBench revealing key specs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 The benchmark reports display diagonal of 9.6", while the previous-gen tablet was 9.7", but benchmarks have been known to get the details wrong on occasion. Either way, that 0.1" is hardly a deal-breaker. Resolution...
Now you can duel Pokemon with a new mobile board game
We've all heard of Pokemon. Some of us had the portable games, other watched the animated series. All of us saw the massive hype that was Pokemon GO which just arrived in South Korea. But wait, there's more. Now you can play a digital board game with Charmander and Pikachu - it's called Pokemon Duel and is now available for download. Duel is a free mobile app available both for iOS and Android. It looks 2D at first glance but the mini-figures of the different Pokemon are finely drawn in 3D and are really looking great. The goal is to get to the other side of the board with a...
Nokia 6 escapes China, going on sale tomorrow in the Philippines
Nokia 6 is the first device to come alive after HMD Global acquired the rights to sell smartphones with the beloved brand. The device is still officially a China-exlusive with the first batch of units selling out in a minute and now 1.4 million people are waiting for another stock in. But looks like another country can also take part the Nokia hype - Philippine online retailer Lazada announced that it will start selling the Nokia 6 tomorrow for PHP 18,590 which is about $370. Interestingly enough the device comes in only one color - white. Nokia has not announced officially a...
Dell introduces two 2-in-1 laptops for schools
Dell always had a thing for education environment devices. And now in the beginning of 2017 the company launches two new 2-in-1 laptops along with 4 updated ones. Like the other devices destined for schools, the Dell Latitude and Dell Chromebook 11 Convertibles are built with rounded corners and sealed keyboards to handle spills. The Latitude's OS is Windows 10 while the Chromebook obviously runs on Google's web-focused Chrome OS. Dell Chromebook Convertible Both Convertible devices are with 11" displays and can be used in a traditional mode, folded in a tent position or...
Samsung sells 90 million smartphones and 8 million tablets in 4Q 2016
Yesterday we told you about Samsung's financial results for 2016 and it's growth despite the fiasco that was Galaxy Note7 smart phone. A day later we have an estimated number of devices sold by the Korean company in 2016 - 90 million smartphones and 8 million tablets. The financial report mentioned KRW 23.61 trillion ($18.8 billion) sales revenue for the IT & Mobile Communications and KRW 2.50 trillion ($2 billion) operational profit. The amount of sold devices though is an estimate based on that by the Korean news agency The Investor as Samsung never actually reveals numbers of...
B&H is offering free headphones and a battery pack with the purchase of a Honor 6X
If you are in the US and looking for a good mid-range handset off contract, the Honor 6X might be right up your alley. The phone has been available online since around the beginning of the year and you can typically find listings on HiHonor, Amazon, BestBuy, and Newegg for about $249.99. However, B&H is looking to offer a better deal and is giving you a pair of gifts with your purchase. First are the JBL Synchros E40BT Bluetooth headphones, which you will be getting for free, along with the Asus ZenPower Pro 10,050 mAh battery pack. The total price remains the same at $249.99, but...
Samsung Gear S3 classic LTE surfaces as an SK Telecom exclusive
The Gear S3 smartwatch came in two versions, with only the more rugged frontier, having an cellular variant. However, that is no longer the case, since today an LTE-enabled variant of the Gear S3 classic launched. But before you start hunting around online, initially it is an exclusive offering from SK Telecom in Korea. The price tag for the wearable is set at KRW 451,000, or about $387. SK Telecom is also offering a "Gear Happiness Compensation Program", which can shave 50,000 KRW off the price if you return an older Gear S device, before March 31. To further sweeten...
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge getting Nougat in France and Malaysia
Samsung continues to invite more countries to the Nougat update party - the Galaxy S7 edge is getting the software version bump in Malaysia and France. Note that the flat-screened S7 in those countries is still waiting. In France, carrier Orange is sending the update over the air. Malaysian S7 edges are similarly getting Android 7.0 as an OTA update, head to the About section of the settings to bring it up (if you haven't gotten the notification already). The new firmware is a hefty 2.4GB so you'll need to wait around for a while as it downloads. Source
LG 2016 financial report shows poor performance of mobile division
LG Electronics announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2016 financial results today and they look good for all the departments except Mobile Communications. Overall the company reports KRW 14.78 trillion revenue in sales ($12.79 billion) and KRW 1.34 trillion ($1.16 billion) operating profit due to strong performance by home appliances, air solutions and home entertainment. But one product didn't perform well and it was the flagship smartphone LG G5. Source: LG Electronics The Mobile Communications (MC) division announced 15% QoQ growth due to the strong sales of the LG...
Samsung DeX Station to give the Galaxy S8 Continuum-like features
Samsung has made it clear that it thinks AI will be the killer feature of 2017 flagships, but could desktop mode prove to be a dark horse? We've seen leaked slides about Desktop eXperience (DeX for short) that will turn the phone into the heart of a desktop workstation. Yes, basically Continuum, but based on a more popular OS. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus should come with USB-C ports that are just the right port for a one cable workstation - power, video out, high-speed data and so on. There are USB-C monitors that double as USB hubs so you can hook up your peripherals to...
Deal: Get a free Samsung smart TV with Galaxy S7/S7 edge
Yet another nice Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge appeared in the US today. Best Buy is offering a free 32" 720p LED Samsung Smart HDTV (worth $199.99) with each purchase of either handset. To avail the deal, the phone you purchase should be activated on Verizon Device Payment, AT&T Next, or Sprint 24-Month Installment. There's currently no information on when the promo ends, so those interested in availing it may have to act fast. Source
Huawei Mate 9 lands in Philippines for $640
Huawei's latest flagship, the Mate 9, is now available for purchase in the Philippines. This was announced by the Chinese company's Philippines subsidiary on Twitter, revealing that the device carries a PHP 31,990 (around $640) price tag in the country. Get #aStepAhead with the #HuaweiMate9. Now available at the nearest Huawei Brand Shop for PHP 31,990. #YearOfTheDualCam #OO http://pic.twitter.com/EWlQAl6YFH— Huawei Mobile PH (@huaweimobileph) January 25, 2017 The phone was unveiled by the company back in November last year, and is currently available in several markets around the world...
Nougat update starts hitting HTC 10 Lifestyle
Shortly after the HTC 10, the HTC 10 Lifestyle has started receiving the Nougat update. Currently rolling out in Europe, the update weighs in at 1.15GB, arrives as version 2.22.401.3, and brings along Android OS version 7.0. HTC 10 Lifestyle (EU) receives Android 7.0 update. ROM version is 2.22.401.3 (1.15GB)— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) January 24, 2017 The Nougat update has started hitting HTC One M9 units in Europe - firmware version 4.14.401.7 and size 1.27GB. And last week the company's One A9 phone started getting the update in the US so times are great to be an HTC...
BlackBerry Passport (including Silver Edition) gets limited-time price cut
BlackBerry has given its Passport and Passport Silver Edition smartphones a price cut for a limited time. Available in several regions worldwide, including the US, Canada, and the UK (as well as the rest of the Europe), the discount ends in a total of 48-hours. For example, in the US, the standard Passport is officially being sold for $229, while the Passport Silver Edition is listed on the company's website for $279. That's a discount of $120 for both. Similarly, in Canada, the devices are currently going for CAD 304 and CAD 369, down from CAD 449 and CAD 499, respectively. For...
