Samsung Galaxy C7 with 5.5-inch display spotted on GFXBench

We already know that Samsung is working on a new 'C' series of smartphones, with the Galaxy C5 already being the subject a few leaks and rumors until now, and the C7 beingspotted on AnTuTu. Now, the latter has been spotted on GFXBench as well, revealing a 5.5-inch display.

Before we proceed further, it's worth mentioning that Indian import export site Zauba lists the SM-C7000 with 5.7-inch display - so, there's still a contradiction there.

Anyway, moving on, other specs that the GFXBench listing reveals are similar to those revealed by AnTuTu - SD625 SoC, full HD display, 4GB/32GB memory configuration, 16MP/8MP camera combo, and Android 6.0.1.

The Galaxy C series is rumored to feature thin metallic bodies, and is expected to launch sometime next month. It is, however, expected to be exclusive to China. As for the pricing, the only reference we currently have is the Zauba listing, which reveals a tag of INR 13,635 (around $205) for the C7.

Benchmark listing reveals 6GB RAM for OnePlus 3

Nearly a month after it was found listed on AnTuTu, the OnePlus 3 has been spotted on a couple of more benchmarking websites, including GeekBench and GFXBench. What's newsworthy here is that the GeekBench listing shows a whopping 6GB RAM for the device.

The GFXBench listing, however, is inline with AnTuTu, indicating 4GB RAM for the device. In addition, it also reveals SD820 chipset, 16MP/8MP camera combo, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The display resolution is full HD and the size of screen is 5-inch, which is less than the 5.5-inch size that was being rumored earlier.

Coming back to the amount of RAM, while it's entirely possible for benchmarks to get things wrong, there could also be a possibility that the models 'RAIN RAIN A3000' and 'Rain A3000' are actually two different variants.

While things aren't clear at this point, we're hopeful that more information will be revealed in the near future as latest rumors say that the OnePlus 3 will be made official late next month (May 28).

Android 6.0 Marshmallow starts rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7

The original Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 from last year is now finally starting to receive its update to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, more than half a year after that version of the OS got official (and remember this was Samsung's premium tablet offering in 2015).

Lateness aside, this is a welcome update of course. Currently Marshmallow is rolling out to the T815 iteration of the device, which is the one that has 4G LTE connectivity. The first country to get it is Germany (for units sold unlocked), but it will hopefully become available in more places soon. After applying the update, you'll be on build T815XXU2BPD6.

As every other Marshmallow update out there, this one too will bring you new features such as Now On Tap, Doze Mode, new permissions, new emoji, and improved quick settings toggles. Additionally, you get support for multiple user accounts, so you can easily share the tablet with family members without worries about exposing your private data. The update also includes the April security patch.

Xperia X Premium leak from last week is fake, Sony Mobile Taiwan says

Remember the Sony Xperia X Premium? Last week a rumor claimed this is a device that will launch soon, as a successor to the Z5 Premium from last year. The X Premium was supposed to join the Xperia X, X Performance, and XA in the new X family, and like its predecessor the main selling point had to do with the display.

The Xperia X Premium was said to be the first mobile device with an HDR screen, capable of showing 1.07 billion colors (compared to 16.8 million for every other handset out there). It was also going to have 120Hz refresh rate, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, and an insane peak brightness of 1,300 nits, more than twice as much as what the panel in the Samsung Galaxy S7 can achieve.

Do all of these things sound too good to be true? Well, it turns out they might be. Sony Mobile's Taiwan arm has contacted ePrice (a well known Taiwanese news source and discussion forum) about this story and unequivocally stated it's fake.

Now there are a couple of possible caveats here. The company did not explicitly say that the Xperia X Premium doesn't exist or isn't in development, just that the leak is fake. That means some (or all) of the aforementioned details of the handset could be wrong, but the X Premium may surface in the future after all.

Finally, there's also the pretty slim chance that Sony Mobile's Taiwanese arm isn't in the loop with regard to new phone development and thus doesn't have the information about the Xperia X Premium yet. If neither of these hypotheses is true, then chances are that unfortunately the X Premium was just a figment of some Sony fan's imagination.

iPhone 7 to be waterproof, yet another rumor claims; touch home button also in

Last year several reports came out saying the iPhone 7 will be waterproof, in a first for an Apple-made mobile device. And now yet another rumor out of Taiwan purportedly originating somewhere in Apple's supply chain says the exact same thing.

The iPhone 7 has allegedly completed its third round of testing, and it's water and dust proof. Additionally, prototypes come with a touch-sensitive capacitive home button - one you won't need to press, just touch. What's more, this might be 3D Touch-enabled, so it will be pressure-sensitive.

The source of this report isn't the most reliable of all, so don't take anything for granted just yet. Past mumblings have spoken about the iPhone 7 being just 6.1mm thin, and featuring an improved design for the antenna bands on the back (as portrayed by the mockup you can see above).

The phone should also come without a 3.5mm headset jack, and it could have stereo speakers, wireless charging support, and a Smart Connector like the new iPads. The iPhone 7 Plus will apparently sport a dual-lens camera arrangement on the back.

HTC Desire 830 leaks, images and specs revealed

With the launch of the 10, HTC has changed its naming scheme for flagship devices (dropping the "One" brand). However, it looks like such a change will not be trickling down to the company's mid-range lineup, at least not in the near future.

According to a new leak, HTC is working on the Desire 830, a smartphone that should become official soon. This keeps the Desire name and three-digit number structure that all of HTC's mid-rangers have had in the past few years.

The 830 has a design that's instantly recognizable as being related to that of past Desire-branded devices. It also seems to be almost as colorful as its predecessors (see the blue frame).

It will come with a 5.46-inch 1080p touchscreen and MediaTek's MT6753 SoC at the helm (with a 1.3 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU), aided by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage. Those are all the hardware details that have been outed on this occasion. That said, more information about the HTC Desire 830 will probably leak in the near future, because that's what usually happens once the leak avalanche starts.

Philips S653H shows up in promo material, flaunts a metal body

The Philips S653H is a 5.5-inch handset headed for official release, only it's not quite there yet. It's getting closer though, judging by some leaked official images that we're being treated to.

The S653H has a FullHD IPS display inside a sleek metal body. The company is really proud of the phone's design, as evidenced by one of the slides highlighting its 6.95mm thickness.

Philips' take on antenna bands isn't among the subtle ones. Instead, the designers took the approach of "we can't avoid those, let's make them an accent". Another prominent feature on the back is the fingerprint sensor.

The device is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, with a 2GHz octa-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. The 32GB of built-in storage is expandable via microSD. The budget nature of the smartphone is revealed by the rear camera - an 8MP unit with just 720p video recording. Another 8MP shooter takes care of selfies.

Another slide details that the smartphone comes with a 9V/1.8A charger, enabling fast charging. The process takes place over a USB Type-C connection, but the actual battery being filled is pretty small at just 2,550mAh, for a 5.5-inch phone that is.

We're yet to see details on pricing and availability.

VAIO's Windows 10-powered Phone Biz is now available for purchase

Remember the Phone Biz, which was announced by erstwhile Sony brand VAIO back in February this year? Well, the device is now available for purchase, although currently only in Sony's home country of Japan.

The 5.5-inch, Win10-powered handset went on pre-order last month, and shipments have now begun. If you missed the pre-order opportunity, you'll be glad to know that phone is also available for purchase from the VAIO store.

What's worth mentioning is that the Phone Biz is listed on VAIO's website for JPY 59,184 (around $535), which is different (and considerably up) from the JPY 50,000 ($430) price tag that the company revealed when the device was announced.

For those in the US, sadly, the company has already confirmed that it currently has no plans to launch to device in the country.

ZTE Nubia X8 with Snapdragon 823 and 6GB RAM leaks in promo photos

The ZTE Nubia X8 has a long track record of leaks over the past 12 months and now we get another glimpse of the 6 incher. According to the latest information, ZTE will launch the Nubia X8 in three variants:

• Entry model: Snapdragon 820, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, 1080p resolution display
• Mid model: Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM, 32GB/64GB storage, QHD resolution display
• Flagship: Snapdragon 823, 6GB of RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, UHD resolution display

All models will have similarly sized 6.44" displays. There's no information when the phone will come to market. Judging by the flagship model, we suspect the release will be around the end of 2016.

There's still no information regarding the camera, but judging from the leaked promo photos, it'll be accompanied with dual LED flash. Below them, there's a fingerprint scanner. The Nubia X8 is said to be all metal, too.

HTC Vive's iOS companion app now available for download

HTC has finally released the iOS companion app for its Vive virtual reality headset, weeks after the app's Android counterpart arrived on Google's marketplace. Just like its Android app, the Vive's iOS companion app lets you receive calls, text, as well as calendar reminders without leaving the virtual world.

However, the iOS version still doesn't include the ability to send preset responses to calls/texts, a feature which is already there in the Android app.

It's worth mentioning that the Taiwanese company first published the app on the App Store towards the end of March, but it was pulled within a week or so for reasons best known to the firm. The good news, however, is that its now again up for grabs - head to the Source link below to download.

Moto 360 Sport gets $100 price cut in US

The Sport version of Motorola's 2nd gen Moto 360 smartwatch has received an official price cut in the United States. The device, which usually sells for $300, can now be purchased for just $200.

That's a solid $100 discount. However, what's worth mentioning here is that it's only available on the white and orange color variants, meaning those interesting in buying the black version are currently out of luck. The deal runs through May 2.

Aside from Motorola, some third party retailers like Amazon and B&H Photo are also offering the same deal - what's more, the latter is even throwing in a couple of freebies as well, including a cleaning cloth and a $50 gift card.

LG G5 video review

You've probably already read our detailed LG G5 review, but if you've skipped it because of a lack of time, our video review comes to the rescue!

In just a tad under six short minutes, you'll know everything about LG's flagship for 2016. Don't worry, we've also covered the LG Friends accessories.

In the end, we appreciate the risks LG took with the G5. The phone is a breath of fresh air in the 2016 flagship battle. Even if the LG G5 fails to monetize the innovation behind it, the lessons it brings to the company will be invaluable.