Twitter update brings image description for the visually impaired

Twitter is rolling out an update for its iOS and Android apps that should make using the service a bit easier for the visually impaired.

Starting today, users can now add descriptive or alternative text to images that they attach to their tweets. You get 420 characters, separate from the 140 for the tweet, to describe the image however you want. The text will then be read out by assistive technology or presented in braille on supported hardware, so the visually impaired can not just read the tweet but also get an idea of what the attached image is.

Twitter is also making this available to third party clients, which should be adding it in later updates.

LG G5 sales start tomorrow in Korea, April 1 in the US

The LG G5 officially goes on sale tomorrow, March 31, in its home country of South Korea and then in the US the following day.

The modular flagship has been on pre-order for a week and AT&T has started shipping its units, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile will follow suit soon.

LG says that 200 carriers will offer the LG G5, with availability reaching Europe, Asia and the Middle East soon.

It seems that the UK launch will be a week from now, April 8. There's no word on Canada, but can't be long now.

G5's friends - the CAM Plus grip and B&O hi-fi adapter, along with the 360 CAM, 360 VR and a few others - will be available in select markets either at rollout or soon after.

The LG G5 won 33 awards from GSMA's Glomo Awards, including Best Smartphone. "Modularity has been talked about for years but no one was able to consumerize it until now and we’re happy to take on the mantle," says Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile.

Samsung launches the Galaxy A9 Pro in China

After a never ending series of leaks and rumors, the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is finally official in China.

The A9 Pro is a slightly upgraded version of the A9. It has the same 6.0-inch 1080p display and the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 in an identical design.

The differences include 4GB RAM instead of 3GB, 32GB storage instead of 16GB, and a 16 megapixel camera on the back instead of 13.

The battery has been boosted to 5,000mAh and supports fast charging. The phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The Galaxy A9 Pro is priced at 3499 yuan ($540).

New Google Photos update brings ability to undo edits

Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Photos app that brings along the ability to undo any edits that you make to images. Previously, this wasn't possible, with the app creating a new copy of the image each time an edit was saved. Thankfully, that won't be the case now.

To take advantage of the feature, first open an image containing edits, then get into the edit mode by tapping the edit icon at the bottom (next to the share icon), and finally select the 'Undo edits' option that appears when you tap the overflow menu in the upper right corner.

"Sometimes it takes multiple edits to get a photo just right – or you change your mind and decide the original was perfect just the way it was," Google Photos team wrote in a Google+ post. "With today’s update for Android, editing is now fully reversible and non-destructive. So you can save your edits or save a new copy of the photo – either way, the original photo will remain untouched."

Watch the ceramic back of the Xiaomi Mi 5 take a lot of abuse in this official stress test

The Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going for it. A Snapdragon 820 SoC, up to 4GB of RAM and an impressive 16MP camera with a 4-axis OIS system, to name a few. But the handset is also dressed to impress in the flagship circles it intends to mingle with, especially in its top-tier ceramic back variant.

This material choice is definitely not unheard of, take the OnePlus X for instance, but it still seems to raise some flags with many users, who seem to typically associate ceramic with a brittle dinner plate or perhaps a vase. In an effort to address this, Xiaomi has released a stress test video, putting said back through quite a bit of abuse.

Now, we only have one complaint about the clip and its has to do with quality. If you are going to showcase how well the surface handles, it is generally a good idea to have enough pixels, so we can see the end result. Still, the phone did look quite well and there is no denying that the clip is incredibly amusing. Take a quick look for yourself.

And if you are after some additional info on the Mi 5, check out our in-depth reviewc.

Nintendo's 'Miitomo' app coming to US tomorrow

Nintendo's first mobile app Miitomo will be available for download in the United States tomorrow, a couple of weeks after it was launched in the company's home country of Japan.

This was announced by Nintendo in a press release, where-in the company also noted that the app will simultaneously also be launched in "several other countries." These regions include Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Those interested in knowing when Miitomo is ready to download can pre-register for the app, something which you can do by signing up for a Nintendo Account at a dedicated website (hit the Pre-register link below).

"People that create their Nintendo Account and preregister before March 31 will also receive Platinum Points for the new My Nintendo rewards program, which will simultaneously launch with Miitomo," Nintendo said.

In case you missed, Miitomo became the top social-networking iOS app in Japan the day it was launched. It also crossed the 1 million users milestone in just three days.

Amazon bans non spec-compliant USB Type-C cables

Amazon has updated its list of prohibited listings to reflect that the it will no longer sell USB Type-C cables that aren't compliant with standard specifications.

Here's the exact line added by the online retailer:

Any USB-C™ (or USB Type-C™) cable or adapter product that is not compliant with standard specifications issued by "USB Implementers Forum Inc."

The change was spotted by Google's Benson Leung, who has been examining USB Type-C cables for quite some time now. If you recall, he's the same guy who last year reported about OnePlus' USB Type-C accessories being out of spec.

Google Play offering up to 80% off on Star Wars-themed comics

Are you a Star Wars fan? Are you interested in Star Wars-themed stuff? If your answer to both questions in yes, then you'll be glad to know that comics based on the popular franchise are being sold at discounted rates.

Google is offering up to 80% off on select comics (over 15 in number) - hit the Source link below to view the complete collection which has been hosted on Google Play. In case you don't already know, Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuts April 1 on digital platforms.

Update brings Dropbox integration to Adobe Acrobat Reader on Android

After iOS, Adobe has now rolled out the Dropbox integration update to its Acrobat Reader app on Android, allowing users to access PDF files stored in their Dropbox account directly from the app.

Dropbox, on the other hand, has also updated its Android app, adding a new "do more with your PDF documents" option, tapping on which launches Acrobat Reader from the cloud storage app for you to view and take action on files.

Head to the Google Play links below to download the latest versions of Acrobat Reader and Dropbox for Android.

Entry level Gionee P5 mini unveiled with 4.5-inch display, quad-core CPU

Chinese manufacturer Gionee has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone. Dubbed Gionee P5 mini, the device is powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6580M‎ chipset, and sports a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixel resolution) IPS display.

It has 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable internal memory, and packs in an 1,800mAh battery. In terms of camera, the device features a 5MP rear unit and a 2MP front shooter. Measuring 132x 66 x 9.1mm and weighing in at 153g, the handset offers dual SIM functionality and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro USB 2.0, and GPS‎, while color options include black, blue, and white. The unveiling took place in Nigeria. - there's currently no information on its price and release date. Also not known is whether or not it will be available in other markets.

AT&T LG G5 pre-orders have started shipping

Just over a week after it started accepting LG G5 pre-orders, AT&T has begun shipping the flagship device - few lucky ones will get their units as soon as today (March 30), a day before the phone is set to be launched globally.

In case you don't already know, AT&T is running a buy one, get one free promo on LG G5 pre-orders. Given that the carrier is accepting pre-orders until March 31, those interested in the deal need to act fast as they just have a day to avail it.

Aside from AT&T, other major US carries - including Verizon and Sprint - are also accepting LG G5 pre-orders, with T-Mobile getting into the action today.

HTC 10 teased again, meanwhile GFXBench exposes its specs

The HTC 10 has been one of the regulars in our rumored section for a long time - we saw it leak through renders, cases, various specs, live images, among others. But the HTC 10 is going to be unveiled on April 12, and as of recently, it has been teased by the company itself.

The #powerof10 campaign has brought us teasers about its audio, top-quality camera, its elegant frame, and finally, we got the invitation to the announcement.

Today HTC has yet another teaser for us - this time it's about performance, but it also gives us a glimpse at the front capacitive keys, flanking a hardware Home Key similar to the One A9's. But there is more. Here is the teaser's accompanying text:

"Not all phones are created equal. The fastest and smoothest Android. You’ll feel it."

We pretty much have a clear idea of what the HTC 10 will look like and we knew most of its key specs, but hopefully, HTC succeeds in keeping something under wraps until the event.

Meanwhile, the HTC 10 leaked through the GFXBench database, and the entry just confirmed the already leaked specs - a 5.1-inch QHD AMOLED touchscreen, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 at the helm, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of expandable storage, a 12MP rear camera, and a 5MP front snapper.

The HTC 10 is rumored to cost €740 and launch on April 15. There are also reports of a Snapdragon 652-powered model, which should be cheaper.

We'll know everything just two weeks from now.