Nextbit’s cloud-focused Robin sold out already

Just a day after it went on sale, Nextbit’s cloud-focused Robin smartphone has gone out of stock. All variants of the device are currently listed as ‘Sold Out’ on the company’s website.

You must really like us. We like you too, but 🙅 Robin is sold out. http://pic.twitter.com/Rl4Q82oW5x— Nextbit (@nextbitsys) February 20, 2016

When reached out for comment, Nextbit CEO and co-founder Tom Moss said, “We are thrilled at the reaction, and super thankful to our backers and fans. We are already ramping up on inventory post Chinese New Years to make sure everyone who wants one can get one soon.”

The handset carries a price tag of $399. Initial 1,000 backers of the company’s kickstarter campaign have already had their units shipped.

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Leaked specs suggest HTC A16 is an entry-level phone

Shortly after Evan Blass leaked renders of an HTC device allegedly dubbed the A16, @LlabTooFeR – another reputed leakster – has leaked its specs, suggesting that the device is an entry-level phone.

@LlabTooFeR Sorry, MSM8909 Snapdragon 210— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) February 20, 2016

According to the information @LlabTooFeR shared, the handset is powered by a Snapdragon 210 SoC and sports a 5-inch HD display. It has 1.5GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, which is further expandable via microSD card.

In terms of camera, the HTC A16 features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. It packs in a 2,200mAh battery. While neither of the two leaksters commented on the price, there are reports that the device will carry a tag of around…

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Sony tipped to show off ‘Smart Ear’ Bluetooth headset at MWC

Sony will show off a smart Bluetooth headset – dubbed Smart Ear – at the Mobile World Congress, according to the usually reliable leakster @evleaks. He also shared an image of the device.

Sony “Smart Ear” https://t.co/yUIfKk250E http://pic.twitter.com/eFtmoHqDQf— Evan Blass (@evleaks) February 20, 2016

The tipster had earlier this month revealed that such a device will be showcased at this year’s MWC, and that it would be similar to the Moto Hint. However, it’s only today that he shared the actual image.

For those who aren’t already in the know, Sony’s MWC press event is set for tomorrow – February 22. The company’s hasn’t yet officially revealed what all will be showcased at the…

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Twitter has outgrown Facebook in Japan

With over 1.55 billion active users, Facebook is undoubtedly the largest social network in the world. However, the story is a bit different in Japan, where a rival social network has outgrown Facebook.

The rival we’re talking about is Twitter. The company revealed last week that it had 35 million monthly active users in the Asian country, compared to Facebook’s 25 million.

In Japan, “we’ve seen more than a five-fold growth in usage in a really short time,” said Shailesh Rao, Twitter’s vice president of Asia-Pacific, Latin America and emerging markets. The figure stood at 7 million in 2011.

It is, however, not yet known whether Japan is the only country where Twitter is bigger than Facebook.

The micro-blogging company also revealed that globally it now has over 320 million monthly active users. In its home country of the US, however, the number dropped from 66 million to 65 million last…

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Alleged Sony Xperia PP10 leaks ahead of MWC

A new, unannounced Sony smartphone – allegedly dubbed Xperia PP10 – has leaked ahead of this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC). The leak comes from the usually reliable tipster @evleaks, who shared the device’s image on Twitter.

Tipped as the “Xperia PP10″…

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BlackBerry rumored to unveil their second Android phone at MWC

According to a new rumor, BlackBerry could announce their second Android-powered smartphone at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC). Said to be codenamed Vienna, the device has already leaked in renders a few months ago, revealing a more orthodox BlackBerry design.

The report says the handset is expected sport a 5-inch 1080p display and have both front and rear cameras with LED flash. The Vienna is said to be a mid-range phone with a price tag less than what the company’s Priv carries.

Back in December, BlackBerry CEO John Chen hinted that the company could launch a second Android phone in 2016. He, however, didn’t reveal a specific launch time frame, saying that’ll depend on how the Priv performs in the coming…

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Idol 4 and 4s, Plus 10: Alcatel at MWC 2016

Alcatel brought the whole family – two Idol 4 phones, Pixis of all sizes and even a Windows 10 hybrid laptop. The phones really like to party and have dedicated Boom button, which turns up the sound, launches the camera (and dose a few other things), while the stereo speakers can work in any direction you want.

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Alcatel Plus 10 is a hybrid Windows laptop with LTE in its keyboard

Meet Alcatel’s first 2-in-1, the Alcatel Plus 10, and it’s a Windows 10 device. Its detachable keyboard has unique functionality – it is an LTE hotspot.

The tablet features a 10.1″ IPS LCD with 1,280 x 800px resolution. It’s powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x5 Z8350 1.92GHz processor. Memory is a little tight with 2GB of RAM and 32GB storage (you can add up to 64GB more with a microSD card).

The Alcatel Plus 10 tablet also boasts stereo speakers on the front. There’s also a 2MP selfie camera in the corner and a 5MP camera on the back.

The keyboard has a full-size USB port, a microUSB and a microHDMI. It brings built-in LTE connectivity and can serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 15 devices. The tablet’s own connectivity features Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.

The battery life is good for 8 hours of work in total. The split in capacity is uneven – 5,830mAh in the tablet, 2,580mAh in the keyboard.

The Alcatel Plus 10 will be available in June in the following markets: Europe, Latin America, The Middle East and Africa. There are multiple color options, including a gray leather finish that’s “silky to the touch.” No pricing info…

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Alcatel unveils new IDOL 4 and IDOL 4S at MWC 2016

Today Alcatel announced its new flagship IDOL 4 and IDOL 4S models at the MWC venue. In a lot of ways, the devices are a logical upgrade over last year’s IDOL 3 series, although, the OneTouch moniker seems to be absent this time around, but more on that later.

The styling is quite similar and Alcatel has made sure to include its signature reversible design one again. This time, however, it has been taken one step beyond with three way reversibility – the phone can operate in both vertical orientations, horizontally and even when you turn it around the stereo sound orientation remains correct. And while we are on the topic of sound, both IDOL handsets promise a superb experience, thanks to the collaboration with JBL and Waves. This includes two powerful 3.6 watt speakers, Hi-Fi surround-sound for the headset, and optimization of audio presets both automatically and manually.

The new Alcatel premium line comes in two main varieties. The basic IDOL 4, measures 147 x 72.5 x 7.1 mm and is equipped with a 5.2″ FHD (1080 x 1920), IPS LTPS display.

Underneath the hood is one of Qualcomm’s new mid-range chips – the Snapdragon 617, along with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage (10GB user-accessible) with a microSD slot. The camera setup consists of a 13MP main shooter, with touch focus, auto HDR and the promise of ultrafast auto-focus (0.1-0.3 seconds). It is complemented by an 8MP front camera with a flash. Other features include Cat.6 LTE, as well as a dual-mic noise-canceling setup and dual 3.6W speakers.

The more premium Alcatel IDOL 4S ups the stakes even further with a 5.5-inch QHD AMOLED display inside its 153.9 x 75.4 x 6.99 mm body. The processor is also improved – the Snapdragon 652. Storage is bumped up from the core model to 32GB (25GB accessible) and so is the battery – 3000 mAh, instead of the 2610 mAh, inside the IDOL 4.

Another innovation to the series, which Alcatel made sure to stress upon is a new physical button, dubbed the BoomKey. It is mapped to do a whole bunch of interesting things across the Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, some admittedly more logical than others. “Boom my camera” for instance is a quick way to shoot photos from standby and “Boom my music” promises audio optimization, no matter what is playing (although it raises the question why would you want to have it off). “Boom my videos”, introduces “surprising effects in existing videos”, “Boom my game” releases Nitro in Asphalt games and “Boom my view” intensifies the 3D parallax effect in the launcher.

And while we are on the topic of 3D, a nice little addition to the IDOL 4 mix, comes courtesy of its retail box. It can be easily transformed into a Google Cardboard-style headset for an entry level VR experience.

Last, but not least, as part of this year’s announcement Alcatel OneTouch decided it is time to simplify the moniker and shorten in to Alcatel. The company still remains part of the TCL Communications family, so only the branding is changing, along with a new logo…

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