We’ve finally been able to get our hands on a Snapdragon variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge and our benchmark results show how these two variants stand up to today’s other competitors.

Keep in mind that every benchmark is created differently and while either of these setups yield somewhat similar results, there are areas where one might be better at graphics while the other is better at raw calculations.

We’ve already updated our Galaxy S7 edge review with the second set of benchmark scores for your comparison pleasure.

Once we finish performing our battery tests, we are going to…

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Uber has grown exponentially over the past few years, so you can imagine that it’s gained many loyal users by now. One of the features most requested by these users is the ability to easily pay for someone else’s ride or the ability to use one payment method on more than one account.

Uber has introduced Family profiles, users can add up to 10 close friends or family members to their “families” and they can share a payment method amongst themselves. Once you’ve downloaded the newest version of the app, users can invite others to become part of their Family Profile.

It looks like…

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It’s been a while since we met the last of the Mi kind. Even though the Xiaomi Mi 4 went on sale back in the summer of 2014, it succeeded in staying relevant for over 20 months and surpassed the lifespan of many competitors. Xiaomi surely took the time to make the Mi 5 worthy of its name. And Xiaomi Mi 5 sets the bar even higher!

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If you just got a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge and would like to protect your investment on the cheap, you can check out the following cases that Verus has on eBay starting at just $5.

These cases will show their lower prices once you add them to your cart. Also, once you open the links, you can choose between the edge model and the regular model. Most of them are $5 and the last two below are $7.

Crystal Bumper
Crystal Mixx
Damda Clip
High Pro Sheild
Shine Guard
Single Fit
Verge

And then these are $7 each

Triple Mixx
Layered Dandy

Make sure you grab these…

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Samsung certainly loves to put out blinged up versions of its various gadgets from time to time, and the latest device to get this treatment is its newest smartwatch. The Samsung Gear S2 by de Grisogono is a limited edition version of the wearable, which comes with more than 100 white and black diamonds, rose gold, and a black galuchat bracelet.

The diamond-set rose gold bezel still rotates in order to function as a navigation aid in the smartwatch’s menus, just like the non-diamond-set one does in the vanilla Gear S2.

Pricing hasn’t been announced because this is one of those if…

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Just a week after Samsung’s mobile chief Koh Dong-jin said that they are expecting their newest flagships – the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge – will help reverse the firm’s fortunes in China, there is some good news for the South Korean tech giant.

According to a new report, pre-orders for the flagships in China are set to cross the the 10 million milestone, and the figure could even hit the 15 million mark by the time the pre-order window closes, something which will happen on March 18.

Keep in mind, however, that pre-orders in China are usually unlike pre-orders elsewhere – it’s more of…

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From this point on and up until March 19, there’s a nice deal to be had if you’re interested in purchasing a Samsung wireless charger with fast charging capabilities. If you’re in the US and opt to buy from Samsung’s own online store, then you’re in for a treat.

Basically you’ll pay for one charger but will actually be receiving two. Yes, it’s another of those BOGO (Buy One, Get One free) deals. The wireless charging pad costs $69.99, and shipping is free. It’s available in white and black.

And if you’ll be using it with the Galaxy S6 edge+ or the Note5, it will fast charge those…

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It’ still early for the iPhone 7, but alleged photos from the production line have already made their way on the web. The major change on the back (well, according to rumors) is the dual camera, but it seems Apple has redesigned the antenna too.

A close-up of the bottom shows the plastic lines, which weren’t our favorite design element on the iPhone 6 generation, have been retraced. The new lines stick closer to the top and bottom edge, leaving the metal back mostly undisturbed. The lines seem slimmer too, another bonus.

Leaked photos: Antenna lines • The whole back

These…

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There have already been rumors about Huawei P9 featuring a dual rear camera setup, and now the arrangement has been officially confirmed thanks to the first official teaser of the device which has recently been outed by the company.

As for other specs, latest rumors say the handset is powered by a Kirin 950 chipset and sports a 5.2″ 1080p screen. RAM is 3GB and internal storage is 32GB. Camera department is handled by a 5MP front shooter and a 12MP dual rear camera setup with support for OIS.

The device is going to be just 6.4mm thick, pack in a 3,000mAh battery, and run Android 6.0…

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Lifestyle and apparel company Nixon has announced its first smartwatch powered by Google’s Android Wear platform. Dubbed Mission, the timepiece is being claimed to be the world’s first action sport smartwatch.

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