Microsoft Lumia 640 XL gets $50 price cut in US

The Microsoft Lumia 640 XL has received an official price cut in the US. The device (unlocked, white variant) is now listed on Microsoft Store website for $249.00, which is $50 down from its usual price of $299.00.

Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset, and sports a 5.7-inch (720 x 1280 pixel resolution) IPS display. It comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 3,000 mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the Lumia 640 XL features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. The device runs Windows Phone 8.1, but will be among the first to get the Windows 10…

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow rolling out to Moto G (3rd gen) in India

Motorola has started pushing out the Android 6.0 update to its third-generation Moto G smartphone in India. This was announced by the Indian arm of the company on Twitter.

Here is something new and amazing for your Moto G (3rd Gen.), the Android 6.0 Marshmallow! http://pic.twitter.com/0etB1IncHi— Motorola India (@MotorolaIndia) December 30, 2015

The update weighs in at 2GB and carries a software version of 24.11.25.en.US. The roll out in India comes just a week after the update started hitting the Moto G (2015) devices in the United States and Canada.

As for the update, aside from the regular Android 6.0 goodies, including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions, it also includes Google’s security patches for the month of December.

As in most cases, it’s a gradual roll out, so it may take some time before the update hits your device. Meanwhile, you can also manually check for it by heading to Settings -> About Phone -> System Update on your handset.

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Apple Loop: New Leaked iPhone Design, iOS Beats Android Over Christmas, Does Apple Suck?

This week?s Apple Loop includes three new design changes for the iPhone 7, the new screen technology for the iPhone 7S, a debate on Apple sucking or not in 2015, iOS’s success in mobile activations over Christmas, an analysis on the Apple Watch’s financial impact, how to sell the Apple Watch 2, the new Beats radio stations, and a rather swish leather case for your new iPhone.

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