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  The latest BlackBerry smartphone that is heavily speculated to make its formal debut at the MWC 2017 is Blackberry Mercury.The phone is all set to offer the users with an experience unlike any other blackberry device of the past. As per a latest update, the camera of the phone would be something worth watching out for. If market speculations are to be believed, Mercury will feature the same camera that is on the  Google Pixel and Pixel XL  smartphones. Roland Quandt, one of the most trusted tipsters when it comes to the world of technology, has stated that the camera on the BlackBerry Mercury would be exactly the same as that of the  Google  Pixel.We know how the Google Pixel camera excell in performance. The camera beats the likes of iPhone and Samsung’s flagship devices and offers a stunning experience. The Google Pixel offers the users with a 12MP camera in the back and an 8MP camera in the front. The same is expect...

BlackBerry’s upcoming mid-range budget smartphone codenamed BBC100-1 has surfaced online.  According to @rquandt on Twitter, the phone will come with a 5-inch HD screen, will be powered by Snapdragon 425 and come with dual SIM support, making it the first BlackBerry Android smartphone to come with Dual SIM support, making it the first Dual SIM BlackBerry handset. The Twitter user says that it will come with 4GB of RAM, which is pretty high for a budget smartphone. Android version is not mentioned, but it could run Android 7.0 (Nougat), similar to other latest BlackBerry smartphones. The BlackBerry BBC100-1 could be developed by the newly formed joint venture PT BB Merah Putih, who recently singed a license agreement to manufacture, distribute and promote BlackBerry-branded devices running BlackBerry’s secure Android software and applications in the Indonesian market.There is also rumour that it may be unveil at coming MWC 2017 starting from...

Yesterday we  reported  about a leaked image showing the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8. The leaked was actually a real life image of the device, not a render or Photoshop design. Now a famous leakster Slash leaks has come up with a render calling it to be the official press render of the Samsung Galaxy S8. The shared image appears to be an official render of the phone from Samsung, but there is no confirmation for the same. It shows the thin bezels on the top and bottom of the phone, and dual-curved edge display. With the home button gone, the back of the device is now sporting the fingerprint scanner placed next to the camera sensor – an unseen location for the same as of yet. Noted tipster, Evan Blass recently shared details about the Galaxy S8 in a report suggesting that the 2017 flagship will be coming in two screen (QHD Super AMOLED) sizes – 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch. The phones will have an unusual aspect ratio for the display at 18.5:9, with both m...

Samsung’s eighth Galaxy flagship S8 will be the most significant unveiling among the flagship smartphones to be release this year.We have come across lots of leaks and rumors about Galaxy S8 from various sources.However, unlike the LG G6, Samsung’s eighth Galaxy flagship seems to have been well hidden under the drapes, until now. According to a new report by the infamous Evan Blass (evleaks), the Galaxy S8 will be shown off on 28th March, away from the Mobile World Congress’ limelight. Blass also shared an image that reveals the Galaxy S8 will feature an iterative design upgrade rather than a complete reboot which isn’t particularly a bad thing. Samsung has removed almost every front component including the fingerprint reader and hardware navigation buttons to make room for a larger display with minimal bezel, a trend we expect to go standard in the smartphone industry this year.  The leak also confirms the specifications which were originally reported by ...

AT&T has started pushing out a new update to  Motorola Nexus 6  units on its network. Weighing in at 26MB and carrying a software version of NBD91W, it's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of January. Here is the current update: Android 7.0.0 Nougat The details Release date: January 25, 2017 Android version: 7.0.0 Security patch level (SPL): January 5, 2017 Baseband version: MDM9625_104670.31.05.42R Kernel version: 3.10.40 Build number: 7.0/NBD91W/3532391 File size: 26MB Software version: NBD91W There is no other change recorded as per the listing on the official software download page for the Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1103). LG Electronics OLED55B6P 55-Inch 2160p 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV - $1,997.00 w/$150 Gift card at Newegg.com, ends 2/2 You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA) and be patient, as the updates are released slowly and make take a week (as per slow roll GOTA campai...

Fingerprint authentication has brought new levels of security to the systems we use on a day-to-day basis. This simple measure ensures that only those who are authorized to access can enter the protected machines and systems. If their safety is considered high, a new study shows that a simple photograph is sufficient to get a sample that can be used to deceive most systems. The information now released by researchers at the National Institute of Information Technology in Japan shows the vulnerability of fingerprint authentication. According to data provided to several local newspapers, a simple photograph of the fingers of a hand making the peace sign may reveal a user’s fingerprints. The mere act of showing fingers in public can lead to fingerprints being stolen through photography. Using a typical camera at a distance of 3 meters, it was...

Motorola has started pushing out the Nougat update to the Moto Z Play smartphone. Arriving as firmware version NPN25.137-15-2 and currently hitting units in Europe, the update brings Android OS version 7.0. The update brings the OS version 7.0 along with the usual bug fixes, performance and stability improvements. Since, it is a massive update for the Europe, it may take a while before you start to see an update notification on your device. However, you can always check for updates under settings, if you are being impatient. For Moto Z Play owners in the US, the update will start rolling out  in March . Source:gsmarena Loading...