The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is due for a replacement and we’re expecting it in the coming months. Rumors of it kicked off a few weeks ago stating that it may have a dual-edge display, but today we have some more concrete info on the specs of the Mi Note successor.

Xiaomi Mi Note (the first one)

Starting with that supposedly curved display, the source says that it will be 5.7 inches in diagonal like the previous model. Resolution will be QHD, and a 3D touch pressure sensitive capability is being considered.

The Mi Note 2 will be powered by either a Snapdragon 820 or an 823 chipset…

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Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Photos app that brings along the ability to undo any edits that you make to images. Previously, this wasn’t possible, with the app creating a new copy of the image each time an edit was saved. Thankfully, that won’t be the case now.

To take advantage of the feature, first open an image containing edits, then get into the edit mode by tapping the edit icon at the bottom (next to the share icon), and finally select the ‘Undo edits’ option that appears when you tap the overflow menu in the upper right corner.

“Sometimes it takes multiple…

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The LG G5 officially goes on sale tomorrow, March 31, in its home country of South Korea and then in the US the following day.

The modular flagship has been on pre-order for a week and AT&T has started shipping its units, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile will follow suit soon.

LG says that 200 carriers will offer the LG G5, with availability reaching Europe, Asia and the Middle East soon.

It seems that the UK launch will be a week from now, April 8. There’s no word on Canada, but can’t be long now.

G5’s friends – the CAM Plus grip and B&O hi-fi adapter, along with the 360 CAM, 360…

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The Xiaomi Mi 5 has a lot going for it. A Snapdragon 820 SoC, up to 4GB of RAM and an impressive 16MP camera with a 4-axis OIS system, to name a few. But the handset is also dressed to impress in the flagship circles it intends to mingle with, especially in its top-tier ceramic back variant.

This material choice is definitely not unheard of, take the OnePlus X for instance, but it still seems to raise some flags with many users, who seem to typically associate ceramic with a brittle dinner plate or perhaps a vase. In an effort to address this, Xiaomi has released a stress test…

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After a never ending series of leaks and rumors, the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) is finally official in China.

The A9 Pro is essentially a slightly upgraded version of the A9. It has the same 6.0-inch 1080p display and the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 in an identical design. The differences include 4GB RAM instead of 3GB, 32GB storage instead of 16GB, and a 16 megapixel camera on the back instead of 13. The battery is now 5000mAh and supports fast charging. The phone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The Galaxy A9 Pro is priced at 3499 yuan ($540).

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Nintendo’s first mobile app Miitomo will be available for download in the United States tomorrow, a couple of weeks after it was launched in the company’s home country of Japan.

This was announced by Nintendo in a press release, where-in the company also noted that the app will simultaneously also be launched in “several other countries.” These regions include Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand.

Those interested in knowing when Miitomo is ready to download can pre-register…

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There is no doubt that Truecaller offers a splendid and truly natural upgrade to the otherwise really analog service that is voice calling. If you are not in the know about the app, it is simply an interactive directory for the smartphone age, that offers extra functions like blacklists, online statuses and access to aggregated personal info (address, photo, email etc.).

However, when dealing with sensitive personal data on such a big scale, hiccups are typically quite scary, as Truecaller can already attest. The last such scare was a new potential exploit that could allow access to any…

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Amazon has updated its list of prohibited listings to reflect that the it will no longer sell USB Type-C cables that aren’t compliant with standard specifications.

Here’s the exact line added by the online retailer:

Any USB-C™ (or USB Type-C™) cable or adapter product that is not compliant with standard specifications issued by “USB Implementers Forum Inc.”

The change was spotted by Google’s Benson Leung, who has been examining USB Type-C cables for quite some time now. If you recall, he’s the same guy who last year reported about OnePlus’ USB Type-C accessories being out of…

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Are you a Star Wars fan? Are you interested in Star Wars-themed stuff? If your answer to both questions in yes, then you’ll be glad to know that comics based on the popular franchise are being sold at discounted rates.

Google is offering up to 80% off on select comics (over 15 in number) – hit the Source link below to view the complete collection which has been hosted on Google Play. In case you don’t already know, Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuts April 1 on digital platforms.

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Chinese manufacturer Gionee has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone. Dubbed P5 mini, the device is powered by a quad-core 1.3GHz Mediatek MT6580M‎ chipset, and sports a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixel resolution) IPS display.

It has 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable internal memory, and packs in an 1,800mAh battery. In terms of camera, the device features a 5MP rear unit and a 2MP front shooter. Measuring 132x 66 x 9.1mm and weighing in at 153g, the handset offers dual SIM functionality and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro USB 2.0, and…

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