Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 screenshot reveals DualSIM support and NFC

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A new screenshot has surfaced online which is said to be of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone. The screenshot reveals that the device will have a DualSIM slot as well as NFC capability.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 specifications surface in presentation slide

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The specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 have been rumoured for quite a while and the information gathered from many sources seems to indicate the same things. However, now a new presentation slide has been leaked online that could possibly confirm the specifications for good.

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Samsung may not announce the Galaxy S7 edge+ at MWC 2016

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Earlier, rumours indicated that there would be at least 3 different variant if not 4, being announced at MWC in Barcelona, Spain that is scheduled to take place next month. Now, rumours state that there might be just 2 models being introduced next month, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 front camera and display appears online

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 and its various versions are now less than a month away from announcement that is scheduled to take place during MWC in Barcelona next month. Now, we have the leaked photos of the front camera units as well as a display unit for the SM-G930F.

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Two variants of the Asus ZenFone 3 show up on benchmarks

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In the usual Asus fashion, they are expected to launch several variants of the ZenFone 3 just like they did with the ZenFone 2. The smartphones are expected to be announced at MWC 2016 which is happening next month in Barcelona.

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LG G5 sketch reveals design refresh – No rear mounted volume controls

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Similar to what Samsung did with the Galaxy S6 lineup, it seems that LG have gone and done a bit of a Project Zero with their upcoming LG G5 flagship as well. A new sketch of the devices design reveals a fresh new design which showcases a very design design philosophy compared to the LG G4.

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Sony MWC 2016 invites are out – Event on February 22nd

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Sony has just sent out invites to the press for an event that is happening next month in Barcelona, Spain. The event will take place on February 22nd on the first day of MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2016.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge dualSIM variants get certified in Indonesia

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We’re slightly over a month away from the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge and the S7 edge+. The former two devices have apparently passed certification in Indonesia.

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LG G5 might have a metal unibody with removable battery thanks to a clever design

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Smartphones of late have often resulted in both companies and users having to make choices. You either get superior materials, build quality and design or have features such as removable battery and microSD expansion. Companies like Samsung went for the former while LG chose the latter and it affected their sales as a result. It now appears as if LG have a new trick up their sleeve that combines the best of both worlds.

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Samsung might launch the Galaxy S7, S7 edge and S7 edge+ together

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The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are rumored to make an appearance at MWC 2016 taking place in Barcelona or at an event just before it. So far, we have been expecting the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge from the event but a new promo image indicates that we may see an S7 edge+ also alongside the former two.

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LG teases Feb 21st event prior to MWC 2016 – Could be the G5

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It is traditional for big brands to hold separate conferences prior to events such as CES and MWC. LG also has a history of doing the same and it seems that this year they will be holding an event on 21st which is just before the MWC is scheduled to start on 22nd.

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ZTE announces its Smarthome device at MWC Shanghai

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ZTE has just announced its Smarthome device alongside the Blade D6 smartphone today during MWC Shanghai. The ZTE Smarthome is a device that allows customers to easily communicate between their smartphones/tablets with their home appliances or fixtures.

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Huawei Watch delayed till September or October

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The Huawei Watch was announced in Barcelona during MWC in March this year and so far hasn’t made its way to markets yet. Apparently the release of the smartwatch has been delayed further till around September or even October.

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Connected devices powered by Intel at MWC 2015

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It’s still very early days for the “Internet of things” movement which seems to have caught everyone’s fancy. Intel, like every other company today, wants in on it, so they had a whole section dedicated to connected devices at their MWC booth this year. We checked some devices out, to give you an idea of what Intel powered connected devices are like.

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Microsoft Lumia 640 Hands On

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At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Microsoft announced the next generation of mid range products in the form of the Lumia 640 & 640 XL. Part of the strategy to boost sales and gain consumers in the mid-range, the phones focus on providing a compelling experience with value for money specifications. We spent some time with both the devices. Here’s our hands on and first impressions of the smaller of the lot, the Lumia 640.  Continue reading “Microsoft Lumia 640 Hands On”