New phones of the week

This week saw a few exciting launches and a couple of headscratchers. And, surprisingly, they all hail from the East even though there's a new BlackBerry. But we'll get to the new hardware strategy of the Canadians in a minute. The Xiaomi Redmi Pro garnered the most attention....

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Official Apple lightning EarPods allegedly caught on video

If you have been following the various rumors and developments regarding Apple's next iPhone lineup even loosely, then you surely know about the still ongoing 3.5mm jack debate. As sources pile up over time, we have to say that things are definitely gravitating towards a new...

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Xbox One package with extra controller, $50 gift card, and more for just $300

If you are in the US and in the market for a gaming console, here's a deal for you: Best Buy is offering a $299.99 package that includes the Xbox One Rise of the Tomb Raider Bundle, a Special Edition Covert Forces Wireless Controller, Insignia Battery Charging Station, free...

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Android 7.0 Nougat could be release as soon as next month

If you have been keeping track of Google's work on the next major Android update, then you have surely noticed that the search giant is definitely pushing thing along a lot faster this time around. Instead of waiting for Google I/O 2016, the first developer preview builds...

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Apple's Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter for the iPhone 7 supposedly surfaces in Vietnam

Most rumors talking about the iPhone 7 have mentioned that this year Apple is ditching the 3.5 mm headset jack for good. So at this point, after hearing this information from dozens of different sources, we're pretty much convinced it will happen. But, you may...

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Samsung Galaxy On5 (2016) passes through FCC

The SM-G5700, which was spotted on Zauba late last month and is alleged to be the 2016 iteration of Samsung's Galaxy On5 (SM-G550) smartphone from last year, has been certified by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), suggesting that it could...

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Microsoft only sold around 1.2 million Lumia phones in the April to June quarter

Although Microsoft hasn't revealed how many Lumia smartphones it sold in the second quarter of this year through its regular quarterly financial results, the company has an SEC filing out today that clears that up. In the document, Microsoft mentions that in its fiscal year...

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AT&T announces Trek 2 HD tablet, available on August 5 for $0.99

Today AT&T has unveiled the successor for its first own-brand Trek HD tablet from last year. The new device is called AT&T Trek 2 HD, and like its predecessor it's an affordable tablet that runs Android. The Trek 2 HD comes with an 8-inch "HD" touchscreen...

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Galaxy Note7 now rumored to be out in Europe on August 16

Samsung's Galaxy Note7 is almost here. Almost official, as its dedicated special launch event is taking place next Tuesday, on August 2. We pretty much know everything about it already, save for one thing - when exactly will you be able to buy one? Well,...

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Sony Xperia XA Ultra is already $57 cheaper in the US, two days after launch

This has got to be some kind of a record. Sure, price cuts soon after launch are nothing new for Sony's X family smartphones in the US - after all, it only took around two weeks for us to see a $50 discount for the Xperia X, while the X Performance took...

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The iPhone 7 might feature a 3D touch home button

After a myriad of leaks and rumors, we are now fairly certain that the new iPhone lineup will be available in the middle of September. This shortness in time also tends to give the rest of the Apple rumor collection a certain air of plausibility as well. However, that...

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New Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mega leak: official renders, specs info and preliminary price

The Galaxy Note 7 is now practically hours away from its unveiling, as Samsung's Unpacked event is set for August 2nd. Among other things, that means a much-needed break from the endless stream of rumors and leaks. However, in what looks like a final burst @OnLeaks...

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Galaxy Note7 (SM-N930FD) receives certification in Russia

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note7 smartphone has been certified in Russia. The device that has received the certification carries a model number of SM-N930FD, meaning it's a dual SIM variant ('D' at the end). This comes several weeks before the Note7 is scheduled...

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Leak hints at new S Pen and Air Commands on the Samsung Galaxy Note7

If you haven't marked the date yet, then you definitely should. We are talking about August 2, of course, when the official unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is currently believed to take place. Now that that is officially less than a month away, the hype is real...

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New Cortana for iOS update brings ability to remember things

Microsoft has pushed out a new update to Cortana's iOS app that bumps it to version 1.9.0 and brings along a new feature that lets the voice-controlled virtual assistant to remember things for you. "Ask Cortana to remember things for you, like where you parked, and...

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