Samsung to adopt Xperia Z5’s camera sensor for Galaxy S7

Samsung wants you to take even greater images with Galaxy S7. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of AndroidSamsung is expected to adopt Sony’s impressive 25-megapixel camera sensor featured in the Xperia Z5 lineup for next-year’s Galaxy S7, according to a new report — and the South Korean company’s new flagship could appear as early as January 2016. Samsung’s latest devices ship with a 16-megapixel camera that’s widely regarded as one of the

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OnePlus introduces new accidental damage warranties for the clumsy

OnePlus has you covered. Photo: OnePlusIf you’re planning to buy a OnePlus 2 or the new OnePlus X, but you’re worried your butter fingers will drop it, then OnePlus’ new accidental damage warranties are exactly what you need. Available in one- and two-year options, the plans provide coverage for accidental and liquid damage, with worldwide coverage for claims and a “worry-free

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Bond producers rejected $50m offer so 007 wouldn’t have to use an Android

The name's Sung. Sam Sung. Photo: MGMJames Bond depressed the brake in his Aston Martin, slowing the silver beast down to stalking speed. As the car dawdled outside the six-star Maldives hotel, he rolled up the sleeve of his Giorgio Armani shirt, checked the time on his gleaming $20,000 Omega watch, and then reached into his pocket and withdrew the middling

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Ready up for Titanfall’s mobile debut next year

Free-to-play games set in the Titanfall universe are coming to your mobile devices next year. Photo: Respawn EntertainmentReady to boost you and your giant mecha fighters into battle on your Android or iOS phone? Looks like you’ll only need to wait until 2016, says developer Respawn Entertainment, for several new mobile titles set in the popular first person shooter franchise, Titanfall. Originally a PC and Xbox One title released by Electronic Arts

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T-Mobile’s next Uncarrier move could be unlimited streaming video

t-mobile-uncarrierT-Mobile is hosting its 10th Uncarrier event on November 10 and @evleaks was on the case to find out what the carrier has in store for us. The very reliable Evan Blass tweeted that the Uncarrier 10 move will offer unlimited video streaming from services like Netflix, Hulu and HBO that doesn’t count against your data plan.

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OnePlus was one month away from launching a wearable

OnePlus hasn't just been working on smartphones.Remember when we thought OnePlus was on the verge of announcing a new wearable? Well, it was — but it wasn’t a smartwatch. The Chinese startup has revealed it was gearing up to launch a new fitness tracker — and a Bluetooth speaker — but both were scrapped right before launch. “We had a fitness tracker and

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Last chance: Get a lifetime subscription to TigerVPN Lite for just $29 [Deal]

5d7eb77ea062367816f4b41da1f27b398888bbd4_main_hero_imageThe Internet can be a scary place, packed full of hackers, government spies, identity thieves, and other degenerates. TigerVPN Lite protects you from cyber crimes, and guarantees that your Internet activity stays anonymous. How? Connect to any of TigerVPN’s 61 servers worldwide to get fast, private access — free from location restrictions. Yes, that means

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Sony rolls out Stagefright fixes for Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact

Xperia Z5 is protected against Stagefright. Photo: SonySony’s fix for the Stagefright vulnerability is finally rolling out to its latest Androids. The Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Dual, and the Xperia Z5 Compact are getting the release, which also enhances camera performance, and makes other improvements. The release weighs in at around 281MB, XperiaBlog reports, and it eliminates the Stagefright vulnerability on Sony’s latest devices to give early adopters

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Bendgate is back: Watch the Nexus 6P fold insanely easily

Here we go again. Photo: JerryRigEverythingBendgate is back, and this time, it’s an Android device that’s at the center of it. Google’s brand new Nexus 6P, which is being dubbed the company’s best smartphone by critics and consumers, is nowhere near as durable as it is pretty. Check out the video below in which the device scratches, cracks, burns, and

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Get Samsung’s giant Galaxy View tablet on November 6

Galaxy View arrives next month. Photo: SamsungSamsung’s new Galaxy View tablet, which ships with a giant 18.4-inch display, will be available in the U.S. on November 6. But be warned: its midrange specifications do not come at a midrange price. Galaxy View wants to be the tablet that replaces your TV; its 18.4-inch display makes it the ideal device for content

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