Big screen lovers rejoiced this week – the massive Xiaomi Mi Max was unveiled. The 6.44-inch device (Xiaomi just had to be that precise) still passes for a phone nowadays even though others are pushing for the return of 4-inchers (you know who).

The iPhone 7 didn’t stay in hiding this week either, with rumors suggesting that all of the 7 Plus models will have a dual-camera setup, and not just an alleged top version. Meanwhile, schematics put the dimensions of Apple’s upcoming smartphones very much in line with the existing models, and ongoing talks may lead to made-in-India…

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It wasn’t too long ago that WhatsApp added voice call functionality to its app. Naturally, the company now wants to take it one step further, and introduce video calling.

The latest beta for Android shows an option to video call whenever you try to call someone. Unfortunately, as of now it seems the feature is not enabled to all users, with some getting the ‘Video Calling is unavailable at this time’ error message, however, some other users are reporting using it.

The feature is currently in testing phase then, and it probably won’t be too long before we see it being enabled for…

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Xiaomi has launched the updated version of the YI Action Camera, the YI 4K Action Camera, which, as you can tell, now records in 4K.

The YI 4K has a 12 megapixel Sony IMX377 sensor, that can also shoot stills in native resolution along with 4K video. The lens is a seven element piece with 155 degree viewing angle and f2.8 aperture. The six axis gyroscope enables the electronic image stabilization. On the back is a 2.19-inch touchscreen LCD.

Along with 4K at 30fps, the camera can also record in 2.5K at 30fps or 1440p at 60fps. If you want slowmotion, you can either record at…

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Liquid X2, Acer called it, when it clearly should have been the Acer Liquid X3. Now, we understand how the smartphone comes to replace the X1, but how did they miss out on a chance to name a triple-SIM device the X3, even if it skips a digit? Yes, the Acer Liquid X2 has multiple SIM slots, three of them.

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As scheduled, HTC’s newest flagship smartphone – the HTC 10 – is now available for purchase from Sprint. The carrier is selling the device for $200 on a regular two-year contract, and $624 outright.

Those opting for the monthly payment model will have to pay zero-down with 24 monthly payments of $21 each. It’s worth mentioning that paying on monthly basis in fact helps you save $120 on the total price of the device.

As for color options, Sprint is currently only offering the glacier silver option. Interested in purchasing? Head to the Source link below.

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If you are a Motorola fan, and are in the market for a a solid (though not necessarily latest) budget Android smartphone, here’s a deal for you: the second-generation Moto X from 2014 can currently be purchased for $150.

We’re talking about the 32GB variant of course, which is already discounted to $200 on Motorola’s official US website. To get the extra $50 off, you’ll have to enter the coupon code SPRINGISHERE during checkout.

Interested in availing the deal? Head to the Source link below. The promo runs through May 17, which is next Tuesday.

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Every year phone manufacturers make the ultimate attempt at creating the perfect smartphone. HTC is no different and in 2016 presents us the 10 – its version of a full smartphone package experience without compromise.

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The Xiaomi Mi Max – which was unveiled earlier this week in China, and is all set to go on its first flash sale next week on May 17 – has got over 8 million people interested in buying it at launch.

This was revealed by the Chinese company in a post on Weibo (China’s Twitter). To put the number in context, the company’s Mi 5 smartphone received 14 million registrations for its first flash sale, although keep in mind that the handset falls in the flagship category, unlike the Mi Max.

Note that only the 32GB SD650 model will go on sale on May 17. And in case you’re wondering about the…

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Remember the Charm fitness tracker which Samsung unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC)? Well, the South Korean company has now announced the availability details of the wearable.

The tech giant says that the device is already available for purchase in Korea, Italy, France and Russia, and will soon also be launched in select other markets.

While not explicitly mentioned anywhere in Samsung’s post, the included images do indicate that these availability details are only for the squarish variant – for those who aren’t in the know, a rectangular variant of the Charm also…

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Back in February this year, Sony officially confirmed that the company’s Xperia Z series of smartphones is dead. And now, it’s all but official that the Xperia C and M series have also been killed by the Japanese company.

Leaked Sony Mobile presentation slides clearly show that all future Sony phones – including flagship models – will be from the new Xperia X series. This will be the case at least until 2018.

The leak (specifically the slide shown below) also makes it clear that the ‘X’ logo will be aggressively used by Sony in all kind of promotions and advertisements….

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