The Lumia Denim update has started rolling out to the T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 925. It bumps the software version to 3051.50009.1451.0018, and brings along features like the ability to shoot 4K video as well as faster camera start-up and shutter speeds.

The update, which is roughly 530MB in size, should be available for download OTA now. To check, go to Settings -> Phone Update and then tap on Check for updates.

If you receive the error 'Update needs more space' while performing the update, head to this T-Mobile support page.
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Nearly a couple of weeks after unveiling the high-end Watch Urbane timepiece, LG has taken wraps off an LTE version of the wearable. Appropriately dubbed Watch Urbane LTE, the smartwatch will also be showcased at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona next week.

In addition to LTE phone calls, the smartwatch also supports GPS location sharing, foreign speech translation, as well as walkie talkie-style voice chats. It also includes a payment tool that'll allow users to use the timepiece to make NFC-based payments.

Specs-wise, the Watch Urbane LTE comes with a 700mAh battery and 1 GB of RAM, compared to 410mAh battery and 512 MB of RAM included in the non-LTE version. Rest of the specifications are largely the same.

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Purported live photos of Samsung Galaxy S6 made the rounds on the web. The Korean giant’s next flagship smartphone is scheduled to make its debut this Sunday, on March 1 alongside an Edge model with curved display.

The photos reveal Samsung’s new design language for the upcoming Galaxy S5 successor. The newcomer appears to sport metal frame with front and back covered by glass. Overall, the device looks like a massive step forward for the company in terms of design and tactility.

If the images are to be believed, Samsung Galaxy S6 will offer non-removable back cover. Its camera will be protruding, with the heart rate sensor sitting on its right side.

The SIM card slot of the smartphone is located on its right side, below the power/lock key. Its 3.5mm audio jack has been moved to the bottom this time around – there is nothing but an IR blaster, microphone pinhole, and antenna strips on top.

We will be covering the launch of Samsung Galaxy S6 launch live. Be sure to tune in to find out everything about the smartphone.

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Following in the footsteps of the Redmi Note 4G from earlier this month, Xiaomi's Mi 4 is set to go on sale in India without registration starting tomorrow.

As always, the phone will be offered by Flipkart, as that's Xiaomi's exclusive retail partner in the subcontinent. The no-registration availability currently only applies to the 16GB model.

Buying the 64GB Mi 4 still requires registration, and you can register right now for a chance to grab one on March 3 at 2 PM.

But if the variant with less internal storage is something you'd consider, then starting tomorrow you'll be able to purchase one just as you would any other device – no flash sales to wait for, no registration requirement, and no need to click Refresh in your browser a million times when the big day comes.

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Mere hours ago it emerged that Sony is going to unveil the Xperia Z4 Tablet at MWC next week. And now we find out that it won't be the only new device the company has in store for us.

It will be joined in Sony's portfolio by the Xperia M4 Aqua, which, as its name implies, is going to be the successor to the Xperia M2 Aqua from last year. This has been on sale for much less than a year, so the introduction of a revised model seems odd.

The information comes from the leaked document you can see above. It also lets us know that the Xperia M4 Aqua will launch running Android 5.0 Lollipop, which any new handset should – since it's already been out for months.

Once again, Sony will be skipping a number here – there was no Xperia M3 Aqua. And because that "Aqua" moniker is in there, the M4 Aqua should be IP68 certified for water and dust resistance, just like the M2 Aqua before it.

Unfortunately other specs haven't been leaked yet, so it's anyone's guess what will go inside the new phone. But with MWC so close, we're bound to find out soon…

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Samsung is currently in the process of updating a few of its devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop. So if you have, say, a Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 3, or Galaxy S5 you're pretty much already covered (though some rollouts have only made it to some regions at this point). But what if your device of choice is the Galaxy S5 Mini?

The Korean smartphone maker did promise that it too would receive Lollipop, but that hasn't happened yet. And it looks like you're still in for quite a wait. Samsung's French arm has revealed that the S5 Mini is slated to taste the latest version of Android sometime in the second quarter of this year.

That starts in April and ends in June. So clearly Samsung's priority is to give its highest-end offerings the software update first, then starting to work on mid-rangers such as the Galaxy S5 Mini. This is no surprise, really, as it's been the company's modus operandi in the past too.

Yet if you were hoping for the S5 Mini to receive Lollipop at the same time as the proper S5, well, then this will disappoint you. On the other hand, at least we now have another confirmation that the new bits are indeed on the way – even if the whole thing will take a while.

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HTC's latest flagship device is definitely one of the most anticipated handset, scheduled to make an appearance ant MWC 2015. And with the Barcelona event just around the corner manufacturers are doing all they can to fuel the hype around the new models. While Samsung is entangled in an interesting "official rumor" campaign it seems HTC is currently relying on a more traditional approach.

A new teaser video was recently released on HTC UK's Twitter page. It is, of course meant to promote the highly-anticipated One (M9) and in particular its launch event, set for March 1. From the looks of things HTC will be streaming the event live starting 10:00 AM UTC so you can check that out at the official website when the time comes.

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Other than that, the video does not really disclose any new information about the handset. It shows a rather abstract violet material being rippled, which could be a reference to the front-facing speakers or perhaps even a color option, but more likely it is nothing more than a visually appealing effect. The only bit of text in the clip reads: "let them share", which again may hint at some new social features or simply refer to the video itself.

From what we have gathered so far, the new HTC smartphone will join the ranks of the select few high-end devices, powered by the Snapdragon 810. Presumably in will also pack 3GB RAM, 32GB on-board storage and up to 128GB microSD expansion support. Leaks also hint at a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a 20MP main camera with dual-LED flash and a 4MP UltraPixel front-facing one with a 2900mAh battery, all packed inside the 9.61mm thick…

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Motorola just made the second generation of Moto E official – the screen size grew to 4.5", the chipset moved to a 64-bit one and also got 4G LTE connectivity. Oh, and the 5MP camera can now record 720p video and there's a VGA front-facing camera. There's no mention of a dual-SIM version yet though.

The Moto E (2015) is slightly bigger, but practically the same thickness and weight as its predecessor. The screen is still at qHD (540 x 960px), which means it's not very sharp, at least it's an IPS LCD with Gorilla Glass 3 and a anti-smudge coating.

The chipset is a Snapdragon 410 – a 64-bit quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.2GHz with 1GB of RAM and Adreno 306 GPU. That's for the 4G LTE version though, the 3G version will arrive with an old-school Snapdragon 200, which goes back to 32-bit Cortex-A7 cores and the slower Adreno 302 GPU.

The phone, of course, runs Android 5.0 Lollipop, which looks unmodified so it should get updates quickly, despite the change of ownership. There's 8GB of built-in storage (double what the 1st gen had) and a microSD card slot.

The main camera is a 5MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture and can record 720p video at 30fps. There are two microphones on the handset for stereo audio. There's a VGA camera on the front, not exactly a selfie dream but better than nothing (which is what the original model has).

The Motorola Moto E (2015) has the same water resistance coating used on its bigger bros and a larger 2,390mAh battery (up from 1,980mAh).

The phone costs $150 and is available in Black and White. You can also get a Motorola Band in Golden Yellow, Turquoise, Blue, Raspberry, Purple, Red if you want to add a touch of color. The 3G version will presumably cost less, though pricing isn’t available yet. There's nothing on a dual-SIM version either (perhaps that will be the 3G…

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The original HTC One (M7) is finally getting the Lollipop treatment in Europe Reports have been flooding in from our readers that the two year old handset is getting the OTA all over the continent. The package itself contains an Android 5.0 build, weighs about 805 MB and brings important bug fixes, as well as enhancements.

According to the changelog the lockscreen and notification system have been updated for a new material Android 5.0 look. Other additions include multiple pages within the recent apps interface as well as a new search function within the settings menu.

The Google Play edition of the handset has been enoying the new OS version for quite some time now, but HTC did keep their word to bring Lollipop to the One M7 despite the skipped 90 day deadline form last November.

The One (M7) is still a pretty capable phone and is more than deserving of a Lollipop overhaul. The combination of a Snapdragon 600 SoC with a potent quad-core Krait CPU, 4.7" of a 1080p display, an optically-stabilized camera, and built-in stereo speakers is still sounding pretty decent. So if you own one be sure to check for the update regularly and report back with any interesting finds.

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Qualcomm's latest and greatest mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 810 hasn’t been getting a lot of love lately. Whether it was the whole overheating fiasco or Samsung's recent rapid development in terms of manufacturing technology and in-house Exynos capabilities if is a fact that Qualcomm is lagging slightly behind. So far we have only seen LG's latest flagship – the LG G Flex 2 powered by the beastly processor, but things might be looking up as Qualcomm has released a rather interesting teaser on Twitter.

The post reads: "It’s almost time for a new #Snapdragon 810 powered smartphone. #MWC15" and is accompanied by a rather inconspicuous vine video. In the short clip we see a rough outline of a phone which resembles recent renders of the HTC One (M9). The clip also features a few clock style numbers which also point in the direction of HTC's upcoming flagship. The video begins with a clock showing 8:10, a direct reference to the Snapdragon chip. After that it switches to 10:08, which ticks forward to 10:09. This definitely reminds of a transition from the One (M8) to the new One (M9).

Nothing is officially confirmed yet, but this does seem to prove that the new HTC smartphone will join the ranks of the select few high-end devices, powered by the Snapdragon 810. As far as we currently know the much-anticipated One (M9) will pack 3GB RAM, 32GB on-board storage and up to 128GB microSD expansion support. Leaks also hint at a 5.0-inch Full HD display, a 20MP main camera with dual-LED flash and a 4MP UltraPixel front-facing one with a 2900mAh battery, all packed inside the 9.61mm thick body.

We only have to wait until March 1 for HTC to announce the One (M9) and confirm whether the info we've gathered so far is authentic or not, so hold tight.

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