BLU has added two new phones in the new generation ENERGY Series. The BLU Studio Energy 2 and BLU Energy X smartphones focus on long battery life.
Category: USA
Apple now selling unlocked variants of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
It’s been around 2 weeks since the new Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus went on sale and now Apple are offering unlocked (sim-free) version of the device in USA through their online store. As we already know, the contract-free iPhone 6s is priced at $649 for the 16GB base variant, $749 for the 64GB variant and the 128GB variant would cost $849. The contract-free iPhone 6s Plus is priced at $749 for the 16GB base variant, $849 for the 64GB variant and the 128GB variant would cost $949.
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Microsoft Surface Book – Variants and Pricing
Microsoft announced a new laptop/2 in 1 yesterday known as the Microsoft Surface Book. It is basically a larger and more powerful version of the Surface Pro 4. It features a 13.5″ display and prices start at US$ 1499. However, that is quite a vague term and we though we’ll bring you this detailed price comparison to explain what you will be getting at each price point.
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Sikur GranitePhone now available for pre-order – Focuses on user privacy and security
Earlier this year during MWC, we had met the folks from Sikur who told us that they were working on a smartphone called GranitePhone. The smartphone as the name suggests is aimed at protecting the users data and maintaining privacy.
Google launches Nexus Protect – Premium warranty packages for the Nexus 6P and 5X
Google has announced an add on insurance policy for the new Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X smartphones. The additional insurance coverage is optional and will be valid for a period of two years.
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Google hires former Hyundai CEO John Krafcik as CEO for Self Driving Car project
Google has roped in former Hyundai CEO John Krafcik, an auto industry veteran to lead its self driving car project. He will take over as the CEO of Google’s ambitious project by end of this month. Krafcik confirmed his appointment on his official Twitter account.
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Motorola Droid Maxx 2 leaked in live images, could be US version of the Moto X Play
Motorola Droid Maxx 2 that is heading to Verizon has been leaked in live images. The phone is said to come to the US as Moto X Play as it has similar specifications.
Samsung announces the R1, R3 and R5 Wireless Audio 360 Speakers
Samsung has announced three new additions to the Wireless Audio 360 speaker range namely the R1, R3 and R5. All three will be up for viewing or shall we say listening during IFA in Berlin which is scheduled to happen between 4th and 9th September next month.
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Uber tests “Smart Routes” feature that picks up passengers along specific routes
Uber is testing a new feature that picks up passengers along specific routes to make their travel a little cheaper, according to a latest report by Tech Crunch. Dubbed as “Smart Routes”, the feature will offer quick pick up and drops for passengers along a specific routes.
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Motorola DROID Maxx 2 and DROID Turbo 2 might be headed to Verizon soon
Apparently Motorola is planning to launch not one but two new handsets on Verizon this year. They are expected to be the DROID Maxx 2 and the DROID Turbo 2. The former is expected to be a mid-range device that is said to be a rebranded version of the Moto X Play.
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Asus ZenWatch price slashed to US$ 129.99
The Asus ZenWatch was available at a discounted price of US$ 149.99 last month through Best Buy as well as Amazon. Now, a new offer allows you to purchase the smartwatch at an even lower price of US$ 129.99.
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SanDisk announces the Connect Wireless Stick – USB flash drive with Wireless capabilities
SanDisk just announced the Connect Wireless Stick, a small USB flash drive that also doubles up as a Wi-Fi media server. It will allow customers an easy way to access their files over multiple devices.
Judge voids $533M penalty verdict against Apple for iTunes patent infringement, orders new trial
U.S. District court judge Rodney Gilstrap on Tuesday rolled back the earlier decision of court where Apple was asked to pay $532.9 million damages to Smartflash LLC for iTunes software infringement. Continue reading “Judge voids $533M penalty verdict against Apple for iTunes patent infringement, orders new trial”
Unlocked first generation LTE Motorola Moto G getting update to Lollipop 5.1 in USA
Motorola is known to have an OS that is very close to stock Android experience. They are often the first to release update for their phones whenever a new Android version comes out as well. Now Motorola are proving that they also manage to update their older models regularly as well since the first generation Motorola Moto G LTE is getting update to Lollipop 5.1 in USA.
Sony XPERIA Z3+ now available on Amazon USA
The international variant of the Sony XPERIA Z4 is known as the Z3+ and now the device is available for purchase on American shores via Amazon.
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