ZTE has released first teaser video for its upcoming Axon 7 flagship smartphone. The video – which is aimed at showcasing the device’s sound quality – shows close-up of an animated character playing piano on stage. But as the camera zooms out, it’s revealed that the animated movie is in fact being played on the Axon 7.

If you recall, the invite image that the company sent out for the device’s launch event also contained a caption “Listening to the heart of power.” Although we told you it could be something related to the device’s audio output, we weren’t really sure about it at that…

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Samsung Pay is expanding fast – both in supported territories and in features. The latest addition to the service helps you pay less – with the addition of loyalty and membership cards (US-only for now).

The feature is pretty simple – it shows a barcode on the screen and that the cashier can scan just like a regular barcode. This allows you to carry as many cards as you want – an average American family has 30 loyalty cards, which is impractical to lug around (so often you forget to take them and miss out on deals and savings).

Of course, once those savings are applied you can just…

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We received exclusive Apple iPhone 7 renders from a reputable source in the case-making business. The renders you see below are based on actual 3D technical drawings of the upcoming iPhone 7. However, colors and materials are not official but made up.

Since the renders are based on technical drawings of the device, the buttons, camera placement and all functional elements are in their correct locations. The color scheme and actual materials might differ slightly, but knowing Apple’s style these are also likely correct.

Apple iPhone 7 renders

Interestingly, Apple has…

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Capcom has launched a mobile version of the Resident Evil 5 game, which was released on PC and consoles back in 2009. The game is exclusively available on NVIDIA SHIELD TV, and no other Android device, not even NVIDIA’s other SHIELD devices.

The game comes in at a massive 3.7GB download and expands to 5.5GB after installing, which should take a sizable chunk out of your storage. The game is limited to 720p resolution, however, which shouldn’t really be a big deal since you sit away from the TV screen.

The game is currently priced at $9.99 with an included 33% discount, so expect the…

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The Gionee Marathon M5 Plus – which features Mediatek MT6753 SoC and a 6-inch display, and packs in a 5,020mAh battery – has been launched in India, five months after it was launched in the company’s home country of China.

In India, the device will be available across retail outlets, and online exclusively through e-tailer Flipkart, which has it listed for INR 26,999 (or around $400 at current exchange rates). Color options include Champagne Gold and Polar Gold.

“We are thrilled to bring the M5 Plus to India. The device is a perfect reflection of a beautifully crafted powerhouse,”…

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The Samsung Galaxy C5 – which has already been the subject of several leaks, and is expected to be unveiled on May 26 along with the Galaxy C7 – has now been spotted on the website of Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA, confirming some of its key specs.

The listing reveals that the device is powered by an octa-core processor (two variants – 1.5GHz and 1.2GHz – are mentioned), and sports a 5.2-inch full HD display. It has 4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal memory options.

The camera department is handled by a 16MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter. A 2,600mAh battery is there to…

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It’s not like we didn’t already know it, but Google has now officially confirmed that Android apps will be available on Chrome through the Play Store. The confirmation came in the form of a session description on the website of the company’s I/O 2016 conference.

The description has apparently been pulled, but not before it was captured by tech media. Here it is:

Today we announced that we’re adding the best mobile app experiences in the world, Android apps and the Google Play store, to the best browser in the world, Chrome! Come to this session and test your Android apps for Chrome…

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If you recall, late last month, we told you about a couple of upcoming Android-powered BlackBerry devices – codenamed Hamburg and Rome. Well, the former has now been spotted on GFXBench, revealing some of its key specifications.

As per the listing, the device is powered by Snapdragon 615, and sports a 5.2-inch full HD display. It comes with 3GB RAM and 16GB internal memory, and features a 12MP rear camera and 8MP front shooter.

The handset carries a model number of STH100-x, and runs Android 6.0.1 out of the box. There is currently no information on exactly when the device will be…

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Google has announced that a total of over 50 million VR apps for its Cardboard platform have been downloaded from the Play Store so far. The announcement was made by the company’s head of VR Clay Bavor at the ongoing I/O 2016 conference.

The figure stood at 25 million back in January this year, meaning the number of Cardboard app downloads has doubled in the past four months. “We think that’s pretty good for what is, after all, just a piece of cardboard,” Bavor said.

Although Bavor didn’t reveal the exact number of Cardboard units that have been shipped globally until now, he did…

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Netflix wants you to keep tabs on how fast your internet connection is. That’s why it trademarked and launched a data speed test site that launches instantly as soon as you enter the website http://www.fast.com. This is likely to help customers who are having trouble with their internet connections to identify the issues fast.

While we still have speedtest.net, there are still many people who cannot understand what the speed test is actually measuring or how to even start a speed test using Speed Test’s interface. Netflix has so much internet traffic already but believes it’s still up to the task…

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