OnePlus has announced its second smartphone of the year, the OnePlus X. Here's all the specs, price and release date info you need to know about.
Nintendo may be one of the most immediately recognizable names in the world of video gaming, but the Japan-based company has so far managed to evade the allure of entering into the world of mobile gaming; that is, until now. As part of an internal strategy meeting with investors of the company, Nintendo unveiled its plans to finally release a game intended for mobile devices as early as March 2016. The game, which will be called Miitomo, will be the first of five titles launched before March 2017 under the Nintendo brand.
Samsung Electronics has today officially introduced the world to the rumored Galaxy View, a device that the company says will "deliver an unprecedented mobile entertainment experience by streaming video and media content on the largest Android mobile device available on the market". In short, the South Korean company has built a whopping 18.4-inch tablet that it hopes will appeal to consumers around the globe who are passionate about consuming content from streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube.
If announcements made during Apple's fourth quarter earnings call are to be believed, then it seems that the company's modern iPhones are seriously starting to resonate with those who have previously preferred other platforms. Apple CEO Tim Cook used the spotlight during the company's recent earnings call to announce that the company had witnessed the highest number of people switching to iPhone from Android ever recorded. Great news for a company that places a lot of emphasis on the benefit of hardware and software working together.
The Facebook app for iPhone and Android is getting a new Google Now-like personalized notifications section with a customizable card-based UI, starting today.
There are some really advanced smart home security and monitoring systems out there, but they carry heavy price tags due to the proprietary hardware involved. Perch, a Samsung Accelerator produced startup is looking to step into a different direction, by offering monitoring and security features for your home, but tapping into the existing cameras on phones, tablets, laptops, and USB connected webcams as the points of capture. And now in the next step towards that goal, Perch has launched its app for Android smartphones and tablets.
The "Apple of China," Xiaomi, is said to be getting ready to release a smartphone with a technology similar to 3D Touch, according to a report.
HTC responded to recent accusations of One A9 copying Apple's iPhone design, with North Asia President Jack Tong denying that their just announced phone is an iPhone clone at a press conference today.
If you're in the market for a new attractively priced smartphone, and generally prefer HTC to handle your needs, then say hello to the new HTC One A9. The latest smartphone to complement HTC's range will be the first device from the manufacturer to physically ship with the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS pre-installed, and serves up an extremely satisfying set of technical specifications within an attractive price range. Oh yeah, and it looks very similar to Apple's iPhone 6/6s with the camera on the back moved into the center.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with a hidden file manager / explorer. Here's how to access it on your phone or tablet running the latest and greatest version of Android.
