Sony this week started selling the Xperia Z5 Compact in several European markets, including the UK. Currently, British customers can buy the Z5 Compact SIM-free for £449.99 (about €609, or $680), or on contract on various plans. The Z5 Compact is offered in three color versions: black, white, and coral…
The latest Android One handset is now available in Spain and Portugal
The Android One program is designed by Google to offer low-priced, value-packed Android flavored handsets to emerging markets. The idea is that once entry-level smartphone buyers get used to Android, they will stick with the platform for the rest of their lives. The newest Android One model, the BQ Aquaris…
Lenovo PHAB Plus available for pre-orders in Malaysia
The 6.8-inch Lenovo PHAB Plus is now available for pre-orders in Malaysia. Priced at the equivalent of $278 USD, the phablet is a handful. To reward those willing to reserve a unit, Lenovo is offering some goodies valued at $140 USD to those who decide to pre-order the PHAB Plus….
Oppo says its Screen Flash was available before Apple’s Retina Flash
As you know, on Wednesday Apple introduced Retina Flash. Designed for the 5MP front-facing camera, the new feature turns the phone’s display into a True Tone flash for selfies. According to Apple, the flash will auto-adjust the white balance to enhance natural skin tones. Retina Flash will provide a light…
Google’s new Street View app now available for iOS and Android users; contribute your own photo spheres
Google’s Street View can send you on a virtual trip to just about anywhere. Want to take a “walk” down Times Square, or see what it feels like to window shop down Rodeo Drive? Street View can do this. And not only can you experience the 360 degree images, with…
LG G4 with brushed metal finish now available in India
Two new variants of the LG G4 have launched in India, sporting back covers with a brushed metal finish. Dubbed Titanium Black and Gold, the phones feature a similar back pattern as that of the ceramic models, and are also made out of plastic. View full post on MobileNations
LG G4 now has a metallic version (currently available only in India)
Back in April, when LG announced its G4 flagship, it introduced two versions of the handset: one with a plastic back, and another one with a genuine leather back. Obviously, the latter gives the smartphone a more premium feel, but leather is not exactly the most durable material around. So…
Microsoft Cortana for Android now available via Google Play Store in public beta (US only)
Not long after releasing a closed beta, Microsoft today launched Cortana for Android in public beta – but only for the US market. So, if you’re in the US, you can now download and install Cortana on your Android device with just a few clicks or taps. Of course, Android…
Motorola Moto X Play now available in Canada, prices start at about $300
Just as expected, this Friday, Motorola released the Moto X Play in Canada, which seems the be the first country in the world to get the new smartphone. Right now, Canadian customers can buy the Moto X Play from five carriers. Videotron and SaskTel are the ones that are selling…
ASUS ZenPad tablets now available in the UK from a variety of retailers
Customers in the UK who are looking to get their hands on ASUS’ newest ZenPad tablets can now do so from a number of retailers both in-store and online. This year, ASUS announced a number of tablets with varying specs, and now 8 of the models are available for purchase…