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Second-gen Android One smartphone likely to be unveiled next week

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Earlier this month, there were reports that Google will launch a Lava-manufactured Android One smartphone in India on July 14, but that didn't happen. However, it now looks like the device will most probably be unveiled next week.

Lava has sent out press invites for an event on July 27. The image (see above) accompanying the invite effectively reads," Witness the Power of 1," where '1' is made up of what it looks like the features that the handset will offer.

There are already rumours that the local vendor's Iris X5 4G smartphone, which appeared in the GFX Benchmark database last week, could be the upcoming Android One device. Whatever the case, we'll get to know soon, as the announcement is expected to happen in a few…

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Moto E (2nd gen) receives a price cut in India

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Motorola has slashed the price of the second-generation Moto E smartphone in India by INR 1,000 ($16). The price cut is applicable on both 3G and 4G LTE variants of the device, which are now available for INR 5,999 ($94) and INR 6,999 ($110), respectively on Flipkart.

In addition, the online retailer is also running an exchange offer under which you can trade-in your old smartphone and get an additional INR 2,000 ($31) off. Finally, Airtel customers purchasing the handset will also get double the data for a limited period of time.

The price cut comes just a few days before the company's July 28 event, where it is expected to launch multiple devices, including third-generation Moto G and Moto X.

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LG unveils the Tone Active, a Bluetooth headset that will be exclusive to AT&T

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The LG Tone Infinim is certainly the most well known member of the Korean company's line of Bluetooth headsets, but there are many more. And today the newest addition to this roster was announced – the LG Tone Active.

Like its name implies, this is an accessory designed to be used while running, biking, or working out. It comes with IPx3 rating, which means it can handle sweat without a worry.

Its earbuds retract into its frame, so you won't have any tangled cords. The Tone Active is meant to be worn around the neck, where it will supposedly fit very well, thanks to its "stay-put, contoured design".

LG also promises its battery will last for up to 9.5 hours of music playback, 13 hours of talk time, and up to 18 days of standby time. It supports aptX and can be paired to two devices simultaneously.

In what is a very odd move, the LG Tone Active will initially be exclusive to AT&T. You'll be able to buy one from the carrier, in orange, starting on July 24. The price will be $129. It's unclear how long AT&T's exclusivity will last, or if any other color versions will be offered at some point in the future.

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Moto Maker options for Moto G (3rd gen) get detailed

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We are now mere days away from the official unveiling of the 3rd generation Moto G, which is scheduled for July 28. So far practically everything about this device has been leaked, except for what we're sharing with you now.

It's been rumored before that the Moto G (3rd gen) will be part of Motorola's Moto Maker customization program, and now this has been confirmed again. Furthermore, we know exactly what you'll be able to change when you order the phone.

As you can see, you'll get two colors to pick from for the front housing, no less than ten options for the rear housing, and ten accent versions too. For an extra $19.99, five different FlipShells will be up for purchase, whereas in terms of memory you get to choose between a Moto G with 8GB of storage (and presumably 1GB of RAM), or one with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage.

Finally, you'll pick one of ten wallpapers that will be there on your Home screen when you first turn on the device.

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Specs of upcoming Lumia 550, 750 and 850 leak

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Microsoft has been rapidly shifting strategy lately, writing off the Nokia acquisition and taking a lot more conservative approach for the next generation smartphones. Still it seems the company will not cancel any phones that were already in development when the strategy change happened.

Microsoft is expected to release one of two phones annually in three different categories – flagship, business and value. Yet this won't happen until next year at least.

Meanwhile Microsoft is prepping the rumored Lumia 940 and Lumia 940 XL flagships with Quad HD AMOLED screens, Snapdragon 810 chips and 20MP PureView snappers. But it is also developing three affordable handsets as well.

Leak documents now shed some light on their mid-range backup – Lumia 550, Lumia 750 and Lumia 850.

According to those the Lumia 550 will come with a 5" qHD display and run on Snapdragon 210 chip (quad-core 1GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, Adreno 304 GPU, 1GB RAM). There is a 5MP AF main camera, a 2MP selfie cam, 8GB expandable storage and a 1,905 mAh battery.

Lumia 750 ups the 5" display resolution to 720p, bumps the chip to Snapdragon 410 (a quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A53, Adreno 306, 1GB RAM). The main camera is an 8MP unit with ZEISS optics, plus there is a 5MP selfie snapper. Lumia 750 will offer 8GB expandable storage and will be powered by a 2,650 mAh battery.

Finally, the Lumia 850 is touted to pack a 5" 768p display, Snapdragon 410 chip with the CPU clocked at 1.4GHz, 1GB RAM and a 10MP ZEISS camera. The rest of the interesting specs include a 5MP front snapper, 16GB expandable storage and a 2,650 mAh battery.

All three phones are protected by Gorilla Glass 3, lack LTE support and dual-band Wi-Fi, and run on Windows 10 for Mobile.

Microsoft has an IFA event coming up on September 4, but it will focus on Windows tablets and PCs.

There is a good chance though it hosts another press meeting to show off some new Lumia phones, too. The rumor has it Microsoft will be launching the Windows 10 Mobile updates starting October, which means the Windows 10 flagship phone should be upon…

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ live images appear

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Tradition dictates that rumors and leaked renders of an upcoming smartphone should be followed by actual live photos, and here we go as Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge+ posed in front of a camera. Confirming what was already more or less established, the images depict the edged phablet in golden attire, while the Note 5 is in a more orthodox white.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ isn't trying to hide its relation to its smaller edge brother released in March. In fact, if it wasn't for a minor difference in the curve of the corners and the straight top and bottom edges, we may as well be looking at the phone and not the phablet. The gold color will be appreciated by the flashier customers, though the contrasting home button may bother some.

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The other more meaningful piece of intel, revealed by the photos, is the OS version on the Galaxy S6 edge+, and it's going to be Android 5.1.1 Lollipop – only the latest is befitting of the upmarket smartphone.

The Galaxy Note 5 photos are almost equally as predictable, but they do clarify a few things. The sensor arrangement on the left of the earpiece corresponds to the renders we exclusively delivered, and not to the triple cutout previously leaked. Additionally, the thin bezels that we expected, based on display and overall dimensions, indeed appear to be a reality.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

That's all there is for now, but expect to see higher-res better-lit spy images of Samsung's upcoming phablets, as the alleged August 13 launch date…

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