Just a couple of weeks after Samsung launched its mobile payments service Samsung Pay in the US, there are reports that competitor LG is working on its own such service dubbed G Pay.

As per reports, South Korea’s number 2 tech giant confirmed earlier this month that a Samsung Pay competitor is in the works, but said that any official announcement related to it will be made at the “appropriate time.” It is also being reported that LG has already trademarked the ‘G Pay’ moniker both in South Korea as well as the US.

As for the service, there aren’t any details available at the moment, although there are rumors that it will be more versatile and have more payments options compared to Samsung’s…

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Canon has launched three new cameras, the EOS M10, the PowerShot G5 X and the PowerShot G9 X.

EOS M10

The EOS M10 is the newest member of the rather small EOS M family, Canon’s mirrorless interchangeable lens series of cameras. The EOS M10 has Canon’s 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with ISO range of 100 – 12800, DIGIC 6 processor, Hybrid CMOS AF II with 4.6fps burst mode, 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD, 1080p30 video, built-in flash, NFC and Wi-Fi. The camera supports EF-M lenses by default and Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses using an adapter. The camera comes with a new retractable EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens out of the box.

Canon is positioning this as a camera for ‘selfies’ and for people who want ‘Likes’, words you’d never thought you’d hear from Canon. The camera is priced at $599.99 with the lens. The EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens costs $299.99. Both will be available in November.

PowerShot G9 X

The G9 X is the cheaper of the two new PowerShots, because Canon doesn’t understand how numbers work. The G9 X has a 20 megapixel 1.0-inch type sensor with an ISO range of 125 – 12,800, DIGIC 6 processor, f/2.0 – f/4.9, 3x Canon Optical Zoom Lens with image stabilization, 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD, 1080p60 video, 6fps burst mode, RAW mode, built-in flash, built-in ND filter, Wi-Fi and NFC. The G9 X will be available in classic black, or in a retro-style, silver-gray body with brown stitched leather accents.

The PowerShot G9 X will be available for $529.99 in November.

PowerShot G5 X

The G5 X is mostly similar to the G9 X but has a few extra things. First of all it has an electronic viewfinder. The OLED viewfinder has a resolution of 2.36 million dots. The 1.04 million dot LCD has a touchscreen and also tils and swivels. The lens is also faster, an f/1.8 – f/2.8 with image stabilization. The G5 X also has more controls and dials and is generally larger and not as pocketable as the G9 X.

The G5 X will be available for $799.99 in November.

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WhatsApp for Windows Phone has been updated, bumping the app to version 2.12.170, and bringing several new features including a new middle finger emoji, support for in app audio notifications, as well as the ability to quickly find messages.

For those who aren’t aware, all these features were already there in the beta version of the app, which usually receives frequent updates, bringing functionality that needs to be tested first before making its way to the main app.

The updated app is now available for download from the Windows Phone Store (click the Source link below).

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As scheduled, the OnePlus 2 smartphone went on open sale in India yesterday between 12:00 to 1 PM. But if you still didn’t manage to grab a unit, looks like you have one more chance. A quick look at the OnePlus 2 listing on Amazon India reveals that the handset is available sans-invite even today.

Head over to @AmazonIN as #OnePlus2OpenSale has begun. Click here to buy without invites: http://t.co/4nh5TSayKE http://pic.twitter.com/exLMLJjcYK— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) October 13, 2015

Although OnePlus also specifically tweeted (see above) about this open sale, there is no information on how many units are up for grabs or whether or not today’s sale is also time-limited.

As for the listing, the 64GB Sandstone Black variant of the “2016 flagship killer” – which was released back in August this year – is currently listed for INR 25,000 (around…

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Video streaming service Vimeo has updated its iOS app, bumping it to version 5.6. The updated app now supports various new iOS 9 features and also contains several bug fixes.

The update brings support for picture-in-picture mode on the iPad. This means that you can now continue watching a video on Vimeo in a smaller window while doing other stuff, like Web surfing and checking email. The new app also supports split screen mode.

In addition, you can now also search for Vimeo videos via Spotlight, and the app works better with Chromecast. The updated app is now available for download from the App Store (click the Source link below).

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As expected, Gionee has launched its first ‘made in India’ smartphone, and its called the F103. The device carries a price tag of INR 9,999 (around $155) and will be available in Pearl White, Dawn White, and Black color options.

Specs-wise, the handset is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 SoC with quad-core 1.3GHz processor, and sports a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB of expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2400mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the F103 features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It runs Android Lollipop with the Chinese company’s own Amigo 3.0 interface on top. Connectivity options include 3G/4G, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, GPRS/ EDGE, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB.

“We would be working towards making India a manufacturing hub for not just local consumption but also for nearby countries. Also, with local manufacturing, we are now keen on making India centric products,” said Gionee President William…

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The smartphone landscape is about to become considerably more sugary, ladies and gentlemen. PepsiCo confirmed to Reuters that it will launch a line of Pepsi smartphones and accessories in China.

PepsiCo will utilize a licensing partner for the venture. The first smartphone is rumored to carry the epic name Pepsi P1.

Specs-wise, the Pepsi P1 will reportedly feature a MediaTek MT6592 chipset, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, and 5.5″ 1080p display. A 13MP main camera, 5MP front-facing unit, and 3,000mAh battery are also said to be on board. Pepsi P1 will boot Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The oddly branded smartphone is expected to launch in China later this month with $205 price tag. There is no word on a diet version for the time being.

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The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Tag Heuer posted the first teaser image of its upcoming Android Wear smartwatch. The high-end wearable device will make its official debut next month, on November 9.

Get ready to experience the next step in innovation. #connectedtoeternity http://t.co/nViLajHIUw http://pic.twitter.com/MmX56NbPP9— TAG Heuer (@TAGHeuer) October 12, 2015

As you can see above, the image reveals that the wearable will sport a signature Tag Heuer Carrera design. The device is expected to be dubbed Tag Heuer Carrera Wearable 01.

Tag Heuer’s first smartwatch will feature Intel internals and $1,800 price tag. Past reports suggested that the device will cost $1,400 when it hits the shelves.

In addition to the teaser image, Tag Heuer has also launched a sign up page for the smartwatch. The website also contains a timer that counts the days until the smart Tag’s debut.

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Acer has officially confirmed today that it will bundle a Continuum dock, a keyboard, as well as a mouse with its Jade Primo Windows 10 phone when it launches.

This makes Acer the first Windows 10 handset manufacturer to go this route, allowing people to take advantage of Microsoft’s vision of a phone that ‘turns’ into a PC from the moment they receive it.

Taking advantage of the Continuum feature that’s built into Windows 10, you’ll be able to use the docked Jade Primo with a monitor and the bundled keyboard and mouse pretty much like a real Windows PC.

The Acer Jade Primo boasts a 5.5-inch 1080p Super AMOLED touchscreen, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 SoC, 3GB of RAM, a 21 MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, an 8 MP selfie snapper, and a USB Type-C port. It’s expected to be cheaper than Microsoft’s own Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL.

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The upcoming OnePlus Mini or OnePlus X was certified by the US FCC just last week, and now it’s already been given the go-ahead for sales in China too. TENAA, the government agency in charge of such things over there, has publicized the phone’s certification today.

And as always, TENAA is also giving us an idea of what the next OnePlus smartphone will look like. Although the quality of its pictures is less than stellar, at least we have something to look at until OnePlus decides to finally make the Mini (or X) official.

The shot of the back clearly shows the exact same device that’s been at the FCC, while the front features the same capacitive touch button arrangement as the already available OnePlus 2. Also similar to the Chinese startup’s current flagship is the notification switch on the left. And once again it’s impossible to tell if the back cover is made out of plastic or glass. The handset does seem to have a metal frame.

TENAA has also helpfully listed a few specs, such as a 4.99-inch touchscreen, and a 2,450 mAh battery. The new OnePlus’ dimensions are said to be 140 x 69 x 6.9 mm, which sound a lot more plausible than those released by the FCC, which portrayed an oddly long and narrow phone.

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