You can now save images to folders within Google image search on mobile

What do you normally do when you find the perfect image? Probably save it, take a screenshot, bookmark the webpage? Well now there is an easier way. Google has just made things a lot easier by allowing the ability to star and bookmark images right from Google’s image search on mobile.

Simply search for the image you want and tap the star to bookmark it. You can store all your saved images in custom folders making them very easy to find again.

Currently, this feature is available in the US on all major mobile browsers on Android and iOS. Just make sure you are signed into your Google Account in order to star images.

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You can now save images to folders within Google image search on mobile

[Deal] Get an extra battery, charging cradle, and microSD card with your LG V10

BlackBerry decides to leave Pakistan due to recent demands for backdoor access

Based on a new report, Pakistan’s Telecommunications Authority has demanded BlackBerry to grant backdoor access to the company’s encrypted handsets. Unfortunately, no compromise was made.

BlackBerry has responded to the request by completely eliminating influence in the territory. BlackBerry noted it’s far from willing to give up its users’ privacy and is therefore fully abandoning the country. BlackBerry stated that this was the only remaining option and was given no other choice. As it stands for now, consumers in Pakistan will no longer be able to purchase or activate BlackBerry handsets. Up until this point, Pakistan’s Telecommunications Authority has refused to settle and revise its high demands. If we hear anymore action on the topic, we’ll let you know first thing. To see the official blog post from BlackBerry, tap the source link down below.

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BlackBerry decides to leave Pakistan due to recent demands for backdoor access

Samsung’s mobile division may see some rearrangement in the near future

More Chinese manufactures are making their own chips

It seems like every manufacture is making their own chips now a days. It used to be just the biggest manufactures like Apple and Samsung making their own chips, but now more and more Chinese manufactures are getting in on the action.

ZTE has just recently received CNY2.4 billion (US$73.8 million) from China’s National IC Industry Investment Fund. This money will be used to help accelerate their mobile chip development.

Xiaomi is another China based manufacture that will be partnering with chip designer Leadcore Technology to co-develop ARM-based SoCs for Xiaomi’s 2016 device line up.

Finally, Huawei already provides chips to many smartphone vendor’s phones. However, they are doing so well that they are becoming a real problem to mainstream chip companies like MediaTek and Qualcomm.

Source: DigiTimes
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You can now get the Nexus 5X from Best Buy

Both Amazon and B&H Photo last week became the first two retailers selling Google’s Nexus 5X. Today, Best Buy joins them and is also selling the handset at a discount. The electronics retailer has the Nexus 5X available for $299/$349, which is $80 off, in 16GB or 32GB of internal storage.

Best Buy’s color options include Google’s standard Carbon, Quartz, and Ice.

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Karalux unveils the 24K gold BlackBerry Priv!

Popular Vietnamese gold-plating company Karalux has today revealed that BlackBerry’s first Android-powered smartphone, the Priv, is the latest flagship handset to enlist in its vast lineup of 24K gold devices.

As the Priv supports a Gorilla Glass display and a solid textured backplate, there isn’t much surface area for the Karalux team to dip, so it could only coat the bezel surrounding the unit, the volume rocker and the metal rim surrounding the camera module in gold.

Hit the break below to see a selection of hands-on pictures.

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Karalux unveils the 24K gold BlackBerry Priv!

Oppo takes the wraps off the long-rumored A53 in China

Following months of endless leaks, rumors and speculation, Oppo has finally taken the wraps off its latest mid-range smartphone in China. The A53 sports a similar design to the iPhone 6 in as much as it features a full aluminium body with an all glass front, but that’s where the similarities stop.

The device packs a 5.5-inch 720p display, a 1.5GHz Snapdragon 616 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a 13MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP selfie shooter and a 3,075mAh battery.

Unfortunately, we don’t have any information with regards to pricing or an official launch date as of yet and it’s unclear at this stage if Oppo plans to offer the handset to markets outside of China, but we shouldn’t have to wait too much longer before we find out.

Source: Oppo

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Adobe launches new Premiere Clip application for Android

Adobe has just launched its latest mobile editing tool, Premiere Clip. The application is available to download via the Play Store for free and gives users the means to join individual clips and images to create high quality videos, which can easily be shared to YouTube or opened in Premiere Pro CC.

When using Premiere Clip, you will be able to personalize your videos by adding your own music or selecting a soundtrack from a comprehensive database of royalty-free tracks, in addition to applying custom lighting and color filters to enhance the overall appearance and mood of the movie.

Hit the download link below to give Premiere Clip a try on your Android-powered smartphone or tablet.

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[TA Deals] Save on all eLearning packages for Cyber Monday

Samsung patents several new foldable smartphone designs

ZTE Nubia Z11 to get simultaneous U.S. and China release

[Deal] Buy an extended service plan through Straight Talk today to save up to $55

If you’re a Straight Talk Wireless user and you know you’re going to stick with the carrier for the next several months (or years), you may want to jump on the Cyber Monday deal they’re currently running. Normally, Straight Talk offers a slight discount if you buy extended plans that last either three, six, or twelve months at a time, which saves you a bit of money over time by costing less per month. Today they’re cutting even more off the price of those extended plans, making for some pretty good deals on several months of service.

Three months of service is $10 off at $120, six months is $25 off at $230, and a year of service is $55 off at $440. Buying those extended discounts already saves you on monthly costs, so these new discounts just add on top of that. $440 over a year puts the monthly cost right at $36, which is ten bucks cheaper than what the plan costs on a month-to-month basis.

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[Deal] Buy an extended service plan through Straight Talk today to save up to $55

[Deal] Cricket Wireless Cyber Monday Samsung Galaxy sale

[Deal] Get the HTC One M9 for 40% off and the Re Camera for 60% off

For those of you looking for a great new phone, you might want to check out the HTC One M9. Although the HTC One M9 didn’t receive the best criticism, since it was too similar to the One M8, it’s hard to beat the current Cyber Monday price of only $390.

HTC is currently having a promotion that will take 40% off the price of the One M9 and 60% off the Re Camera making it only $80. They are also offering free shipping. If you have been thinking about trying the Re Camera out, but not wanting to pay the normal $200 price, now is a great time to pick one up.

The HTC One M9 comes in silver, black, gold, or pink, and the HTC Re Camera comes in white, orange, blue, or green. However, hurry, it is only while supplies last. The green Re Camera is already sold out.

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[Deal] Get the HTC One M9 for 40% off and the Re Camera for 60% off

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[Deal] Target offering $50 off the Huawei Watch along with an additional 15%

For those of you interested in picking up a Huawei Watch for you or a loved one this holiday season, Target is running a 15% discount on the premium smartwatch for a limited time. The Android Wear-powered device only recently launched, and so far, it’s been met with a lot of praise.

Target is selling the Huawei Watch at $299, which is already $50 off from it’s normal price point. However, entering promo code CYBER15 at checkout will net you an additional 15% off the Huawei Watch. Target is selling the smartwatch in a number of different configurations, and the 15% off discount will apply to any variation.

The deal is only good for today’s Cyber Monday sales, so you’ll need to act fast!

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[Deal] Target offering $50 off the Huawei Watch along with an additional 15%

[Deal] Get the ZTE Axon Mini in the UK for £199.99 this Cyber Monday

Amazon has begun selling the ZTE-made Axon Mini for £199.99 in the UK. The Axon Mini normally retails for £299.99, but it has been discounted by a whopping 33% for this week’s Cyber Monday sales.

Here’s what the Axon Mini has under the hood:

• 5.2-inch Full-HD Display
• Octa-core Snapdragon 615 CPU
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB ROM
• 13-megapixel rear camera
• 2,800mAh battery
• 4G LTE
• Android 5.1

Coming in at £199.99, this smartphone is a hard one to pass up, as you get a fairly premium device outright for insanely cheap. It might be surprising for some, but ZTE makes some extremely great handsets at low price points as well.

That said, this is an all-around great deal, and there’s no telling how long it’ll last. Anyone picking one up?

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[Deal] Get the ZTE Axon Mini in the UK for £199.99 this Cyber Monday

Europe begins receiving Android 6.0 for the LG G4

LG has begun rolling out Android 6.0 for its LG G4 in Europe, according to reports of some users getting the update notification. The device is receiving the update over-the-air (OTA), but can also be updated via LG’s Mobile Support tool.

Android 6.0 for the LG G4 (H81520A) brings a lot of neat features to the table, such as Google Now on Tap, Doze, an improved Settings menu, silent mode, performance enhancements, bug fixes, and more.

If you’ve gotten the update, be sure to sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!

via: NDTV

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Oppo to begin selling the R7s in Europe come December 1

Oppo today announced that the company would begin selling the R7s in Europe starting December 1. Those interested will be able to pick up this mid-ranger from Oppo’s own online store and through Amazon in the UK, Germany, and France.

As a quick reminder, the R7s is sporting a 5.5-inch Full-HD AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 615 SoC, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage space, microSD support, a 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front camera, and a 3070mAh battery. It has the latest version of Oppo’s ColorOS atop of Android 5.1 as well.

The device is available for pre-order on Amazon in the UK for a meager £259. European pricing for the R7s is €349, which again, isn’t a bad price for such a beautiful and powerful smartphone, even if it may be a mid-ranger.

Anyone plan on picking one up?

via: Android Central

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Oppo to begin selling the R7s in Europe come December 1

[Deal] Amazon selling the Galaxy S6 at $399.99 for the next 18 hours

Black Friday might be over, but now Cyber Monday is here with some even sweeter deals. This time around, Amazon is selling a handful of Samsung Galaxy S6’s at a discounted rate for a limited time. The handset comes certified Factory Unlocked and is the 32GB model.

Amazon is selling the devices for 33% off, bringing the retail price down to a meager $399.99 for the next 18 hours.

As a quick refresher, the Galaxy S6 has a 5.1-inch 2560 x 1440 display, an octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, a 16-megapixel rear camera, and a non-removable 2550mAh battery. It’s also running Android 5.1 with Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI on top.

Keep in mind that this model won’t work on CDMA carriers like Sprint or Verizon, but you should be smooth sailing with either AT&T or T-Mobile.

At $399.99, this handset is a difficult one to pass up. Any takers?

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[Deal] Amazon selling the Galaxy S6 at $399.99 for the next 18 hours

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Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is now for sale on Bell Canada

Sony is working hard to bring its monster Xperia Z5 Premium to new markets across the globe. Now the handset can be purchased and activated on Bell Canada.

Bell Canada will be selling the Sony Xperia Z5 for $749 without a contract. However, if you decide to go the 2-year contract route, it’ll only cost you $299. Just recently, the handset became available to purchase in the United States via Amazon as well as some parts of Europe. No matter where you are, you’ll have to pay a pretty penny for the 4k handset. The handset is available in black, silver and gold color options. The Xperia Z5 Premium is attempting to put Sony back on track in the mobile sector, let’s see if the company can keep the momentum rolling moving forward.

Source: Bell

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Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is now for sale on Bell Canada

Samsung’s new Exynos 8890 SoC tops all benchmark results on AnTuTu

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Verizon ad wants us to disconnect for the holidays

Christmas is right around the corner, and all the big brands are ramping up their advertising campaigns. Verizon has released an ad all about how their network keeps us connected during the holidays.

The ad starts out with a bunch of family members all over the country. Each person has a different lifestyle and commute, but luckily, they all have mobile devices that are on Verizon. All the different family members eventually arrive at Christmas dinner, and are happy to be together. It ends with a phone ringing, but the call is ignored. Implying, use Verizon all the time, but sometimes it’s good to disconnect too.

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Samsung wants you to gift Samsung products this Christmas

Samsung has released a new ad for the holidays called “Give the Gift of Galaxy”. The ad basically shows people unwrapping presents with, you guessed it, Samsung products inside.

The ad is only 30 seconds long, but they managed to cram in a ton of products. Products like the Galaxy View, Gear S2 smartwatch, Gear VR, all of their flagship Galaxy phones, and more.

I like the end where it says “It’s not a phone, it’s a Galaxy”. While I hate the fact that they name many of their products with Galaxy first, since I always have to write it a million times, it works well for this. Implying that they have a large amount of “star” products. However, will you be giving, or wanting the gift of Galaxy this Christmas?

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Samsung wants you to gift Samsung products this Christmas

Instagram adding multi-account support to Android app

[Deal] Spigen’s Black Friday sale is underway

From today through November 28, Spigen is offering 30% off sitewide. This means you can get any item on Spigen’s online store for 30% off during the period.

Black Friday is nearing the end, but most deals are here to last through the weekend, including that from Spigen. Using the promotional code BLACKFRIDAY30, consumers can claim 30% off any purchase no matter what the cost. Spigen is also offering members double in reward points (extra 10% value) for anything purchased during the holiday weekend sale. Spigen offers a wide selection of cases, screen guards, docks, clips and other accessories for all the latest devices. All sales are 100% authentic and come with a 2-year warranty. Additionally, all items sold will ship free of charge to any valid U.S. address. To check out what’s left in stock, head on over to the link down below.

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[Deal] Spigen’s Black Friday sale is underway

[Deal] Save up to 50% off SwiftKey keyboard themes for Black Friday

If you picked up a cheap new phone for Black Friday, you’re probably going to want to get some new apps and things to customize your phone with, too. To help you out, SwiftKey is running a special by marking down themes for their fantastic keyboard by up to 50%, and they’ve introduced a few new bundles to get several themes for cheap prices.

These new theme packs include some old school SwiftKey themes, some Material Design themes, and a massive pack of all 75 themes that are on SwiftKey’s theme store. Most things are close to 50% off, with the Everything pack running just $15, but the smaller packs are a little cheaper and cost just a few dollars.

If you haven’t already tried out SwiftKey, hit the link below to get started.

source: SwiftKey

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[Deal] Save up to 50% off SwiftKey keyboard themes for Black Friday

Mozilla doesn’t need Google’s financial support to keep going anymore

Mozilla has previously relied on deals with Google to keep the company floating, but it looks like that’s changing. Google paid Mozilla to set Google Search as the default search engine in Firefox, but thanks to some other deals with companies like Yahoo, Baidu, and Yandex, Firefox is moving towards a less Google-influenced future.

Yahoo will be responsible for the default search queries in the US, while Baidu will handle things in China and Yandex handles Russian traffic. It’s probably better for the global internet to keep everything from going through Google by default, but with Chrome still eating up a ton of the desktop browser market and many users opting to use Google anyway, it’s hard to see this move affecting Google too much.

The Google/Mozilla deal accounted for about $330 million last year, which made up almost all of the organization’s revenue. They didn’t disclose how much the new set of deals would give the company, but Mozilla is positive about revenue for next year.

source: Cnet

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[Deal] Need an activity tracker? Fitbit devices discounted by multiple retailers

[Deal] Save on these Quick Charge 2.0 chargers from Tronsmart

[Deal] Intel-backed Basis Peak is $127 on Black Friday

The Basis Peak, which launched earlier this year, is an all-in-one device. Backed by Intel, Basis created an activity tracker that includes smartwatch features. The Peak analyzes activity and sleep, monitors heart rate, and displays notifications from your phone. It was initially priced at $199, but the company has since lowered that to $149. Now that Black Friday is here, the Peak’s price is even lower. You can get the smartwatch-like activity tracker for $127.

Both the Matte Black and Brush Metal models are discounted for Black Friday while the Titanium model is still $299. Being that the Peak is more of a smartwatch than activity trackers from Fitbit and others, the temporary $127 price is pretty good.

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[Deal] Intel-backed Basis Peak is $127 on Black Friday

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[TA Deals] Get Soundfreaq’s Sound Rise Bluetooth Speaker and Alarm Clock for just $69.99

[Deal] Woot is selling Unlocked Samsung handsets for under $300 for a limited time

Leaked renders of the ZUK Z2 posted online, could sport a 360-degree rotating camera

LG expanding OLED production capability

LG is just getting over pulling the 2nd generation LG Watch Urbane 2 due a problem with the display, but that is not stopping the electronics giant from investing even more heavily in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panels. Yesterday it was revealed that LG Display has plans to invest over 10 trillion won ($8.7 billion USD) to build a new plant producing OLED panels.

The initial investment in the plant will be 1.84 trillion won ($1.6 billion USD) to commence construction. The facility will be located in Paju, South Korea. LG Display says the facility will produce panels across the entire range of devices, from large screen televisions all the way down to small wearables like smartwatches. The plant is expected to commence production in 2018.

Although not confirmed, some sources believe part of the impetus for LG’s latest investment in OLED production is a belief that Apple will switch to the technology for use in their iPhone smartphones in 2018.

source: Reuters

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[Deal] dbrand is hosting a sitewide 30% off sale

[TA Deals] Black Friday Blowout: Save 15% on everything!

[Deal] Google Store discounts Nexus 5X, Huawei Watch, Chromecast bundle, & more

[Deal] DigiCal celebrates Black Friday and Cyber Monday with 50% off discount

[Deal] UK Google Store cuts prices on Nexus 9, Nexus cases and more for Black Friday

[Deal] Save money on the Nest Cam and Thermostat at Amazon UK until December 1

[Deal] Amazon slashes the price of its Fire Tablet, Fire TV Stick, Echo and other devices in Black Friday promotion

You can now delete sent messages in Viber

If you use Viber as your preferred method of messaging, you’ll be glad to hear that it has now received an update in the Play Store. The upgrade, which carries the version number 5.6.5, now makes it possible to delete messages after you’ve sent them, regardless of whether the other person has read the message or not.

Installing the upgrade couldn’t be simpler. All you have to do is open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’, hit Viber, then tap the update button. Alternatively, you can click the link below to initiate the download on your smartphone from the Web.

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You can now delete sent messages in Viber

Snag a $100 Google Play gift card for just $79.54 while stock lasts!

Online independent retailer Sam’s Club has just kicked off a sale on Google Play $100 gift cards. As part of the promotion, residents in the United States can pick one up for just $79.54.

Once purchased, you’ll need to redeem the code and apply it to your account. To do this, all you have to do is visit Google Play, sign into your account, visit the “redeem code” section and punch in the code.

After the credit has been applied to your account, you’ll be able to purchase applications, games movies, books, music, TV shows and magazines, which can all be downloaded directly from the Play Store and saved on your Android device.

To take advantage of the deal, hit the source link below.

Source: Sam’s Club

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Snag a $100 Google Play gift card for just $79.54 while stock lasts!

TrackID gets the Material Design treatment

Sony has just started pushing out an eagerly-awaited update for its TrackID application via the Play Store. The upgrade brings a revamped interface to both the history feed and song information sections of the app, which comply with Google’s Material Design guidelines.

To install the update on your Android-powered smartphone simply open up the Play Store, toggle the hamburger menu by swiping in from the left-hand side of the screen, select ‘My Apps’ and click on TrackID, then tap the update button.

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Samsung uploads first video advertisement for its super large Galaxy View tablet

This week Amazon is offering $100 off Samsung’s latest Galaxy View tablet. Just yesterday, Samsung published its first advertisement for the all-new Galaxy View tablet.

The ad describes the Galaxy View tablet as “not a TV,” nor a tablet, but as “entertainment reimagined.” The ad shows off how great the device can be for media consumption. Its super loud speakers and large size make watching videos an immersive experience you won’t find on any other device in the same class. The Galaxy View’s stunning 18.4-inch full-HD display is perfect for gaming, watching TV and lounging back to watch Netflix (as showed in the ad). If you’re interested in purchasing the tablet, you should expect to pay at least $499 for the base model.

To watch Samsung’s first Galaxy View advertisement, check out the video embedded down below.

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Samsung uploads first video advertisement for its super large Galaxy View tablet

LG V10 not going to Canada

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Some Project Fi subscribers might be getting a Lego kit from Google

Google will be giving out this cool Lego kit to some Project Fi subscribers. We don’t currently know if every Project Fi subscriber will get one, or just a lucky few. However, if you are lucky enough to receive the kit, once it is built it becomes a charging station for your Nexus.

Some people have been posting pictures on Google+ showing them off. The picture above shows a completed Lego kit, while the one below is actually charging a phone. Both pictures are courtesy of Jason Lukaszewski (Google+).

Naturally, the Lego kits are the Project Fi color scheme. Other than the Lego bricks, it comes with instructions and a note that reads, “Thanks for your support. Let’s build on this.”

Via: The Verge

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Some Project Fi subscribers might be getting a Lego kit from Google

[Deal] Nest Thermostat + Nest Protect bundle, Nest Cam get big discounts

Through Monday, Nest is offering its three core products at quite attractive prices.

Home automation is on the rise and Nest designs some of the best hardware and software around. So this deal is even more amazing considering you’re getting huge savings on premium devices. In all, you could get three Nest products that work together for less than $600.

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[Deal] Nest Thermostat + Nest Protect bundle, Nest Cam get big discounts

If you bought a OnePlus Type-C cable for use on a third-party device you’re entitled to a refund

[TA Deals] Get a VPN Unlimited lifetime subscription for 92% off and take 15% off on all VPNs

Motorola UK begins its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, offers savings up to 50% on popular devices

Obi Worldphone SF1 to go on sale in India on December 1

Obi Worldphone today announced that it will be bringing the SF1 to India on December 1. This comes not long after experiencing somewhat successful launches in the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam.

As a quick reminder on the specifications, you get a 5-inch Full HD JDI IPS display, a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 processor, a Sony IMX214 13-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera, and a 3,000mAh battery. This handset comes in a couple of different configurations, as you can pick up an SF1 with 32GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM or another model with 16GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM.

Not surprisingly, the Obi Worldphone SF1 is still sitting on Android 5.0 with the Obi Lifespeed UI on top.

Those interested will be able to pick up the 32GB ROM/3GB RAM model for ₹13,999 (USD$212) in India starting December 1.

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Obi Worldphone SF1 to go on sale in India on December 1

Nvidia’s Shield Tablet X1 is spotted on benchmarking site

Huawei unveils the Mate 8 with Kirin 950 processor, 6-Inch Full HD display and Marshmallow

[Deal] The WileyFox Swift is just £99 at Amazon

There are a ton of deals flying around at the moment as Black Friday craziness ramps up, and one deal that might prove interesting is for the WileyFox Swift. For today only, the Swift is just £99.99 from Amazon UK, giving a saving of 23% (£29.50).

For £99.99, you get a handset that supports Dual-SIM cards, uses CyanogenOS 12.1, and featuring enhanced privacy and security. Hardware wise, the Swift sports a 5-inch 720p IPS display, with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1.2GHz 410 processor provides the grunt with 2GB of RAM available for multi-tasking, and 16GB of internal storage that can be expanded via the MicroSD card slot. The Swift supports 4G networks and carries a removable 2,500mAh battery.

Let us know in the comments below you are going to pick up a WileyFox Swift.

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[Deal] The WileyFox Swift is just £99 at Amazon

Lara Croft: The Shard of Life updated with new chapter

HTC kicks off new Preview Program

Earlier this evening, HTC launched a brand new Preview Program during an AMA session on Reddit in order to get feedback on devices and software from consumers before they hit the shelves. This will help the company smooth out any bugs and build a quality handset.

Signing up takes just five minutes and requires you to tell HTC what your current device is, how you use it on a daily basis and why you chose it.

Source: Preview Program

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HTC kicks off new Preview Program

Telegram update brings supergroups and admins

Google Play’s Cyber Weekend promotion covers all areas

Collect all your favorite characters in ‘Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes’

Software update for Nest Thermostats will make them even more energy efficient

Buyers of either a Verizon LG G4 or LG V10 can claim up to $200 in prepaid cards this Black Friday

Software update for the Huawei Watch improves voice recognition

[Deal] Mattel’s View-Master discounted by Amazon, Walmart, and Target

Multiple retailers are currently selling Mattel’s View-Master for a few dollars less than its $30 price. Amazon, Walmart, and Target have all lowered the price of the virtual reality headset that is a modern-day take on the original View-Master from 1940. While Target has the new View-Master Starter pack for $25, Amazon and Walmart’s sales have the price down to $20.

The Starter Pack includes the View-Master itself, one preview reel, and one adapter for your friends that have iOS devices. Additional reels can be purchased separately, but remember that you can take advantage of the virtual reality offers from the Play Store that are tailored for Google Cardboard viewers.

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[Deal] Mattel’s View-Master discounted by Amazon, Walmart, and Target

Deals teased by Google as Black Friday looms

Google utilized two of its most popular Twitter accounts to tease upcoming Black Friday deals.

.@Android #Nexus is ready! #BlackFriday http://pic.twitter.com/uEjgqTYSjK

— Nexus (@googlenexus) November 25, 2015

What will the company offer to capitalize on the biggest shopping day of the year? Almost certainly we’ll see deals on the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Chromecast.

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Deals teased by Google as Black Friday looms

AT&T, Verizon and Sprint add gold platinum colored Galaxy Note 5

Google Play credit can now be sent as a gift via email

In the United States only, with hopefully more countries to come, Android users can send Play credit gifts to others via email.

This is a new feature to Google Play and starts today. This gives all Android users the ability to send Google Play credit to someone via email in the form a gift. One can find the option on the sidebar of the Play Store Store where it reads “send gift.” Right now, Android users have the option to send either $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, or $100. Users are not limited to the amount of credits they can send.

Once you select the amount, you’ll have to supply an email address and include a message to send to the receiver. Unfortunately, users can’t pay with their Play Store balance and must select a valid credit/debit card on their Google account. You’ll also have the option to pay with Google Wallet. Google Play gifts is a great enhancement to Google Play and arrived in the neck of time, hopefully we’ll see more countries added in the weeks ahead.

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Google Play credit can now be sent as a gift via email

Verizon starts rolling out much-needed maintenance update for the LG G4

It appears that Verizon has at last been listening to its customers as it’s now rolling out a much-needed maintenance update to all its carrier-branded variants of the LG G4 located in the United States. The upgrade addresses some severe touchscreen issues that have been present on the handset ever since its launch back in April which resulted in user’s frequently having to restart their device just restore usability. It also introduces a new slow motion option in the camera application and unlinks the ringer, notification and system volumes.

As is the norm, the update is being distributed in stages. To see if it’s ready for your device head into Settings, scroll to the bottom and tap on “About Device”, hit “System Updates”, then select “Check for updates”. Alternatively, you can wait until you receive a push notification prompting you to install the update.

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Verizon starts rolling out much-needed maintenance update for the LG G4

[TA Deals] Learn how to code with this bundle at your own price

WhatsApp for Android updated with starred messages, rich preview links and Direct Share

Fossil launches Q Founder smartwatch in the US for $295

Earlier today, Fossil kicked off sales for its first Android Wear smartwatch, the Q Founder, in the United States. The device is available from the company’s online store in stainless steel for $295.

The Q Founder is brimming with all the latest technology, including integrated activity tracking which permits users to record their steps, count calories and log workouts. It’s also IP67 rated, so, unlike most other smartwatches currently on the market, it will be able to withstand high levels of water.

To find out more about picking up the Q Founder, hit the source link below.

Source: Fossil

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Fossil launches Q Founder smartwatch in the US for $295

O2 joins the ad-blocking snowball

Google updates ramp up of AMP

HTC announces that the dual-SIM Desire 828 is coming to India

HTC today hosted a press conference in New Delhi, India, first revealing that the One A9 is on its way to the region. During the press conference, the Taiwanese-based company also revealed that the dual-SIM Desire 828 would soon be available to buy in the region as well.

Here’s what you’re look at, specs-wise:

• 5.5-inch Full HD 1080p display
• MediaTek MT6753 octa-core CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB ROM
• microSD support, up to 2TB
• 13-megapixel rear camera, f/2.0 aperture, and OIS
• HTC UltraPixel front camera, f/2.0 aperture
• 2,800mAh battery
• Android 5.1

HTC at the press conference didn’t reveal any details on pricing or availability, but indicated that the device could be available at retailers within two weeks. The handset will be available in Dark Gray and Pearl White.

This particular smartphone launched in China earlier this month for CNY 1,599 (USD$250).

It’s a decidedly mid-range handset, but has some excellent specifications that’ll be able to handle anything thrown at it. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as to when pricing and availability is posted.

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HTC announces that the dual-SIM Desire 828 is coming to India

HTC One A9 announced for India markets, pricing and availability still unknown

T-Mobile giving Sprint customers transferring to the Uncarrier an extra $200 for free

T-Mobile this morning announced that Sprint customers will get an extra $200 for every line they switch over to T-Mobile. This comes as the second gift in T-Mobile’s month of holiday giving, otherwise known as Uncarrier Unwrapped.

In addition to this holiday promotion, Sprint customers still qualify for T-Mobile’s Carrier Freedom promotion, where the Uncarrier will give you up to $650 per line to pay towards Sprint’s early termination fees (ETFs) and other remaining balances.

T-Mobile announced its first holiday gift earlier this week, revealing that existing T-Mobile Simple Choice customers will get unlimited 4G LTE data through March 2016.

With this second holiday gift, Sprint customers transferring four lines to T-Mobile could get as much as $800 extra on top of the Carrier Freedom promotion.

Be sure to keep an eye out for more T-Mobile gifts, as the Uncarrier still has a few more holiday surprises up its sleeves for AT&T and Verizon customers.

source: T-Mobile Newsroom

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T-Mobile giving Sprint customers transferring to the Uncarrier an extra $200 for free

How to use Samsung’s Live Broadcast

OnePlus X OxygenOS 2.1.3 update brings better performance, memory fixes, and more

You can pre-order the 32GB Moto X Pure Edition with a Jonathan Adler design for just $475, shipping starts December 15

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Add some style to your wearables with the Helena Necklace and Helena Bracelet for Misfit Flash

Let’s face it, most wearables don’t look that great. Even the ones that do look nice are mainly aimed at males, and you can still tell it’s a tech product. That’s where the Helena Necklace and Helena Bracelet come in.

Misfit, who was recently purchased by Fossil, has teamed up with BaubleBar to make the stlyish necklace and bracelet to hold a Misfit Flash fitness and sleep monitor. Both items will be available on November 29.

Both the Helena Necklace and Helena Bracelet look like regular pieces of jewelry, but their locket’s open up to store the Misfit Flash inside. This will allow you to continue to look stylish, but still able to monitor your activity levels such as calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken, and sleep quality.

Of course, if you are doing some serious exercising you probably won’t want to wear this type of bracelet or necklace. However, it’s very easy to pop the Misfit Flash out of them and put it back into the activity clasp or sport bracelet it came with. Perfect for when you are at the gym, or out of it.

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Add some style to your wearables with the Helena Necklace and Helena Bracelet for Misfit Flash

[TA Deals] Grab a pair of discounted touchscreen gloves for under $10

The weather is getting colder, which means many of us are going to start wearing gloves soon. Unfortunately, those gloves make it pretty tough to interact with phones and other gadgets, which is where these knitted smartphone gloves come in handy.

The gloves are double layered, so you won’t lose any warmth as opposed to normal gloves, but they have specially designed fingertips that will allow you to interact with a capacitive touch screen. Today, you can pick up a pair for 75% off, bringing the price down to a reasonable $9.99.

Not a bad deal if it means you don’t have to freeze your fingers to check Twitter.

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[TA Deals] Grab a pair of discounted touchscreen gloves for under $10

Motorola’s Cyber Monday sale saves on last year’s phones and smartwatches

Motorola seems to be clearing out its stock of old hardware for Cyber Monday this year. The company is discounting last year’s Moto X, Moto G, and Moto 360 models rather than the updated versions. But, know knows, Motorola could always surprise consumers with flash deals on this year’s round of phones and smartwatches. And we sure hope they do. Very few people will be inclined to get last year’s Moto X when they could just spend $100 more to get the Moto X Pure Edition. The same thing goes for Motorola’s smartwatch. All of Motorola’s Cyber Monday deals aren’t that big of a savings when you look at the current models’ prices.

Each of these deals will be live on Monday, November 30, at 12:00PM ET.

Source: Motorola

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Motorola’s Cyber Monday sale saves on last year’s phones and smartwatches

International variant of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is now up for purchase in the U.S. on Amazon

Consumers in the United States can now get their hands on an international variant of Sony’s latest Xperia Z5 Premium.

For the first time, consumers in the United States can purchase the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium thanks to Amazon. However, just remember that since it’s an international variant it fails to include a valid U.S. warranty. If this isn’t enough to stop you, make sure the device has the proper bands for your carrier prior to buying. The handset should work on all GSM carriers such as T-Mobile, AT&T and others.

Consumers can purchase either the dual-SIM model or the single-SIM variant from Amazon. Depending on the model and choice of color, the price will vary. But either way you go, it’ll cost you a pretty penny.

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International variant of the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is now up for purchase in the U.S. on Amazon

[Deal] Grab a Sony Xperia M4 Aqua through Amazon for $199.99

Amazon has just released its latest Black Friday deal, which is a must-have for any consumers looking to pick up a reliable budget-friendly waterproof smartphone. While stock lasts, you will be able to bag yourself a Sony Xperia M4 Aqua for $199.99, which is a whopping $100 off its usual retail price of $299.99. The handset is only available in black and comes as standard with a 12-month manufacturer warranty.

As this is an unlocked GSM device, it will only play nice with T-Mobile and AT&T in the United States, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take it abroad as it will work with most European carriers, including Vodafone, O2 and Three. A full list of the supported carrier bands can be seen below:

• 2G : 850/900/1800/1900
• 3G : 850/900/1900/2100
• 4G LTE : 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)

If you like the sound of the Xperia M4 Aqua and would like to take advantage of this deal – hit the source link below.

Source: Amazon

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[Deal] Grab a Sony Xperia M4 Aqua through Amazon for $199.99

Motorola starts sending out invites to an event it’s holding in India on December 1

Earlier today, Motorola sent out its first batch of invitations to an exclusive press event it’s holding in New Delhi on Tuesday, December 1. Unfortunately, the Lenovo-owned company hasn’t disclosed what exactly it’s planning to unveil at the conference, but there are some hints being subtly dropped by the firm that suggest we could see the release of the second-generation Moto 360 in India.

We don’t have any information with regards to what price tag the device will carry in the region, but in the US it’s priced between $299.99 to $429.99, depending on configuration, which leads us to believe that we could see it hit the shelves for around INR19, 900 to INR28,500.

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Motorola starts sending out invites to an event it’s holding in India on December 1