Google has been expanding its Android Pay mobile payment system to more countries. It recently launched in Ireland and New Zealand, and now it is available in Japan. Android Pay is launching in Japan with Rakuten Edy, and there is support for the mobile payment system at more than 470,000 locations … [Read more...] about Google Launches Android Pay In Japan (Video)
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Google Buys Chronologics For Android Wear
Some of our readers will remember the CoWatch that we featured on the site earlier in the year. The device was created by a company called Chronologics, and they have now announced that they have been acquired by Google. The team behind the device is now joining Google to work on their Android Wear … [Read more...] about Google Buys Chronologics For Android Wear
Lenovo Launches Their Moto M Smartphone In India
Lenovo has launched their Moto M smartphone in India, and the handset is now available to buy with prices starting at INR 15,999, which is about $237. The Moto M is being sold exclusively through Flipkart in India. The handset comes with a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, … [Read more...] about Lenovo Launches Their Moto M Smartphone In India
Samsung Galaxy A7 Gets WiFi Certification
We are expecting to hear about the new Galaxy A series of smartphones from Samsung shortly and now the Samsung Galaxy A7 has received its WiFi certification. The Galaxy A7 with the model number SM-A720X recently got certified by the WiFi Alliance, the handset also received FCC approval … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy A7 Gets WiFi Certification
Gionee P7 Smartphone Launched In India
Gionee has launched another new Android smartphone in India, the Gionee P7. The handset comes with a 5-inch display featuring a HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, providing users with a crisp and clear viewing experience. The Gionee P7 is powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz processor, ensuring smooth … [Read more...] about Gionee P7 Smartphone Launched In India
UK Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Battery Will Be Limited To 30%
Samsung is still trying to get people to return the Galaxy Note 7 handset as part of their global recall and we heard earlier that around 80 percent of the device had been returned. The company will switch off cellular on the handset in the US and Canada this week and it is also going to limit … [Read more...] about UK Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Battery Will Be Limited To 30%
New Nokia Android D1C Handsets To Cost $150 To $200
We will be seeing some new Nokia Android smartphones at Mobile World Congress in February and one of the handsets will be the Nokia D1C. There will apparently be two versions of the Nokia D1C, one with 2GB of RAM which will retail for $150 and the other with 3GB of RAM which will retail for … [Read more...] about New Nokia Android D1C Handsets To Cost $150 To $200
Sony Xperia X Compact Dropped To $350
When the Sony Xperia X Compact smartphone launched in the US, the device retailed for $500. Now, a couple of retailers have reduced the price of the handset to $350, making it a more attractive option for those looking for a high-quality smartphone at a more affordable price. The device is … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia X Compact Dropped To $350
Sprint And AT&T Will Disable The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in January
Samsung will be rolling out an update to the Galaxy Note 7 this week in some countries that will disable the device, and now some US carriers have announced that they will do the same in January. Both Sprint and AT&T have announced that they will release a software update in January that will … [Read more...] about Sprint And AT&T Will Disable The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in January
More Than 2.7 Million Galaxy Note 7 Handsets Have Been Returned
Samsung has revealed that more than 80 percent of its Galaxy Note 7 handsets have now been returned as part of the global recall. The company has revealed that its customers have returned more than 2.7 million units of the Galaxy Note 7 since the global recall started back in September. Global … [Read more...] about More Than 2.7 Million Galaxy Note 7 Handsets Have Been Returned
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge December Security Patch Starts Rolling Out
Samsung has started to roll out the December security patch for their Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone, and the first country to get the update is Australia. The update includes the December 1st security patch that Samsung announced recently, and it features Google's December security update for Android. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge December Security Patch Starts Rolling Out
Sony Could Be The First Manufacturer To Release Android 7.1.1
It looks like Sony has ambitious plans to be the first manufacturer to release the Android 7.1.1 software update. The company aims to be the first outside of Google to roll out this software, showcasing their commitment to providing timely updates to their users. The Android 7.1.1 update will bring … [Read more...] about Sony Could Be The First Manufacturer To Release Android 7.1.1
