The Meizu MX5 is finally official, putting an end to the endless stream of of rumors.

Meizu has gone with a metal unibody, with only two small plastic inlays running through the back to ensure troubleless radio functionality. The handset measures 149.9mm x 74.7mm x 7.6mm and weighs in at 149g, making it only slightly heavier that the MX4.

The MX5 is equipped with a 5.5-inch super AMOLED display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Meizu has preserved the FullHD resolution, so, we can expect good endurance from the 3,150 mAh battery pack. As far as internals go, the MX5 is powered by Mediatek's MT6795T SoC, also known as Helio X10. It is a true octa-core chip with all of its Cortex-A53 cores set at 2.2GHz. The chip also includes a PowerVR G6200 GPU, complemented by 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Storage options feature 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, all using eMMC 5.0 chips.

The phone's camera setup includes a 20.7MP main shooter with an aperture of f/2.2, dual-color LED flash and laser-aided focus. It is capable of 4K video recording and can also shoot 100-fps slow-motion videos at 720p. The 6-element lens itself is also covered with Gorilla Glass 3, so you don't have to worry about scratches. The selfie camera has a resolution of 5MP and a brighter f/2.0 aperture for better low-light performance.

Meizu has included a fingerprint sensor, like the one in the MX4 Pro. The mTouch reader has, however, been upgraded and version 2.0 bring a stylish industrial design and improved speed and accuracy. The module has also become more-robust, thanks to a special water-proof silicon coating on the inside and a solid screw fixture, ensuring 300,000 presses. Security has also been improved on a software level. The MX5 has a special TEE security environment, which can't be accessed without a Meizu signature, even if the device is rooted.

As far as connectivity goes, the Meizu MX5 is a dual-SIM phone, with LTE supported on both slots. The phone is also equipped with dual-band 802.11 ac/b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. Available sensors include a Hall Effect sensor, gravity sensor, IR proximity sensor,gyroscope, ambient light sensor and compass. Another notable feature is the new mCharge technology, which can juice the MX5 from zero to 25% in only 10 minutes. Last, but not least, it runs on the company's new Flyme OS 4.5.

The MX5 comes in deep grey, silver, and champagne gold colors, costing CNY 1,800 ($290) for the basic 16GB version. The 32GB version will sell for CNY 1,999 ($322) and the top-of-the-line 64GB one has a price tag of CNY2,399…

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Google has released an updated Android 5.1.1 factory image, carrying build number LMY48G, for the Nexus 7 (2013).

Although no official changelog is available for the update at the moment, it's likely a minor release aimed at fixing some of the issues that were there in the previous builds. While the update is currently only available for the Wi-Fi model of the device, more Nexus devices could get it in the future.

For those who aren't in the know, unlike OTAs (which are usually meant for everyone), factory images are targeted at Android developers and enthusiasts as they are to be applied manually. Head to the Source link below to download the new factory image.

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Just two days ago, Verizon announced the soak-test of Android 5.1 for the Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) in the US and now the update is rolling out.

Some Moto X (2nd Gen) owners on Verizon network have already received the update. The new update brings several tweaks including an important one – Factory Reset Protection.

Once a Google account is set on the Moto X (2nd) then the same login credentials are needed to reset the phone to its factory settings. So lost or stolen devices will remain locked and unauthorized reactivations will be prevented.

New Interruption controls allow managing the missed alarms and will let you reschedule them. Other improvements include new Volume settings panel icons and pull-down controls for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth devices selection.

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The Galaxy A8 is heading our way. We've heart it loud and clear and its really getting to a point where the amount of rumors for the upcoming handset is getting ridiculous. The phablet has appeared in live images, as well as the certification authorities – TENAA and FCC.

And if that wasn't enough to clear the smoke on the A8, today we get to see a lengthy hands-on video with a specs rundown and even a UI and camera demo. Oddly enough, the clip comes courtesy of TENAA. We have little doubt that the certification authority has early access to devices, as it is necessary for it to do its job. Consequently, the issued certificates are often the first trustworthy source for specifications and crude photos of upcoming devices. Yet, actually showing an unannounced phone on video seems a bit too much.

The clip itself, although quite blurry and out of focus for large intervals, leaves little to the imagination. We get a clear view of the Galaxy A8's metal design, which we have come to expect from an A-series device. We also get a good look at the gorgeous 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display and also a sneak peek at the UI and camera.

Better yet, the phones specs are also shown in the clip, which adds yet another level of certainty to what we already knew. The Galaxy A8 measures 157.7mm x 76.7mm x 5.9mm, which makes it the thinnest Samsung smartphone to date. The display seems to be identical to the one in the Galaxy Note 3 – sporting FullHD resolution and 386ppi density. Powering the device is Qualcomm's popular mid-range chip – the Snapdragon 615. It is by no means beastly, but is perfectly capable with four Cortex A53 cores, clocked at 1.7 GHz and another four at 1.0 GHz. The chipset comes equipped with an Adreno 405 GPU and CAT4 LTE connectivity.

Memory is set at 2GB and 16GB for onboard storage. Thankfully, there is also a microSD card slot for adding extra space. The camera setup is comprised of a 16MP main shooter and a 5MP selfie one. The physical home button is also equipped a fingerprint sensor, as was previously rumored, although here it is referred to as a "biometric authentication system". The whole thing is powered by a 3050 mAh battery and boots Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Samsung's own TouchWiz on top.

The only thing really missing in the Galaxy A8 picture is a release date and a price tag. But, judging by the elevated interest in the phablet, both should come along…

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The LG Volt 2 and Tribute 2 smartphones – which are successors to last year's Volt and Tribute – are now available for purchase in the US, where Boost Mobile is selling them for $150 and $100, respectively.

Specs-wise, the Volt 2 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 SoC with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, and sports a 5-inch IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels. It comes with 1 GB RAM and 8 GB expandable internal memory, and packs in a 2540 mAh battery.

In terms of camera, the device features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It offers LTE connectivity and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box.

On the other hand, the Tribute 2 sports a smaller 4.5-inch IPS screen with 480 x 854 pixels, a 5MP rear and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera, and packs in a smaller 1900 mAh battery. The rest of its specifications are similar to the Volt 2.

In terms of software, both offer features such as Knock Code, Quick Memo+, and Gesture Shot.

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