Microsoft has started rolling out the February cumulative update for Windows 10 Mobile to non-Windows Insiders. The update, which bumps the device to to 10586.107, is currently hitting Lumia 950, 950 XL, and 550.

The update brings along improvements related to reliability, stability, Bluetooth connectivity, battery usage, update system, as well as Microsoft Edge’s PDF rendering and navigation. It also includes fixes for several issues, including:

Fix for a problem causing erroneous low storage prompts for some users when trying to download phone software updates.

Fix for a problem that caused erroneous prompts of Outlook account settings being out-of-date for some users, although account settings had not been changed.

Fix for a problem that caused some phones to get stuck on BitLocker Recovery screen after a reset.

If you haven’t received the OTA notification yet, you can manually check for the update by heading to Settings -> Update & security -> Phone update -> Check for updates on your handset.

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Apple’s marketing crew often teams up with celebrities for its promo materials, and in the past we’ve seen Jamie Foxx and Penelope Cruz, to name two. It’s Aubrey Plaza’s turn in today’s round of video ads for the iPhone 6s/6s Plus.

The Parks and Rec star finds out she’s missed her plane while peeking into her flight info thanks to 3D touch. The pressure-sensitive display lets you do everything faster, Apple says, from making calls to couch shopping.

The second ad is all about live photos. It starts off with the mandatory cat shot, and there’s also a kid making a snow angel, but no time travel, because it’s dangerous. We’ve been…

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Despite its modest product portfolio, OnePlus is still persistently making headlines, mostly due to an ingenious mix of viral marketing and intriguing products that tend to fuel fan interest. The OnePlus 2 has been around for a few months now and so understandably the OEM is working hard and already preparing for its next “flagship killer” offer.

We haven’t seen or heard a lot about the OnePlus 3yet, apart from a couple of low-res renders, so a newly unearthed product clip is definitely an interesting find. The short video offers a glimpse at the design of the upcoming handset, or at least a render of it and offers a few bits of extra information.

From the looks of it, the OnePlus 3 will be a truly gorgeous device, with a slick metal frame – a bit curvier than the one on its predecessors. Interestingly enough, the signature sandstone back, that made both the OnePlus One and OnePlus 2 instantly recognizable, seems to be replaced with a brushed metal back. However, it might still be an option for the OnePlus 3 and part of the manufacturer’s experimentation with different materials, like the ceramic on the OnePlus X.

The video also suggests a dual-tone LED flash on the back and possibly another one on the front. The USB port seems to be Type-C, which was to be expected and although is is hard to tell, there might actually be stereo speakers on the front of the unit, just like a previous rumor suggested.

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Other alleged specs on the OnePlus 3 include a 5.5-inch 1080p display (with QHD also a possibility). The handset should be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC and have two memory options – 4GB of RAM pus 16GB of storage or a whopping 5GB of RAM and 64GB of storage (although the latter RAM capacity seems too odd of a number and won’t likely come to pass).

An upgrade to battery capacity is expected as well, possibly to 3,500 mAh. And the camera setup should consist of a 13MP main shooter and a 5MP selfie one. According to industry sources, the OnePlus 3 could be launched in the summer of…

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A smartphone costing $4 was always going to be a hit, but Indian company Ringing Bells had to learn the hard way exactly how much so. At 600,000 hits per second (by the company’s own account), its website couldn’t handle all the traffic and orders had to be suspended. Fret not though, Ringing Bells is working on a solution and promises that all will be back to normal within 24 hours.

Freedom 251 is the world’s cheapest smartphone and at less than $4 (or INR 251, hence the name) we can’t see that record getting broken any time soon. That amount of cash gets you a 4-inch qHD display, quad-core processor, a gig of RAM and Lollipop, so you are getting plenty of bang for your few bucks.

No wonder then that the Freedom 251 broke the internet when it launched yesterday. At two points in time the search term was used more than three times as much as both Apple and Samsung combined, and no Kardashian could come close to its popularity.

The initial madness has now quieted down a little, and interest in the Freedom 251 has plummeted compared to established brands, but they still can’t match its numbers. Now, if only you could order…

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If you’re the type of guy that craves a powerful and portable laptop you can easily have on you at all times, then Microsoft’s new Surface Book surely caught your attention after its announcement last October. As the company’s own head of devices stated, it is:

Ounce for ounce the most powerful 13-inch laptop

Overall, we are definitely inclined to believe the statement, with specs for the hybrid device going all the way up to a 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and a discreet NVIDIA GeForce GPU. Pre-orders started at the beginning of January in many places, including the UK, but today official sales have finally kicked off.

Prices remain unchanged ranging from GBP 1,299 for an entry Core i5, 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage and no GPU one, all the way up to an eye-watering GBP 2,249 for the aforementioned top model.

You can order the Surface Book from the Microsoft store, linked in the source, as well as a few other retailers, like Amazon, Currys / PC World and John Lewis. As a final note, if you do intend to spoil yourself and shell out for the transforming PC, it is worth mentioning that many users have been experiencing Windows 10 related power issues with it – a point that might be worth looking into before the purchase.

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The new CAT S60 is more than a smartphone – it’s a professional tool. It’s the first smartphone to feature an integrated thermal camera.

It can measure the temperature of objects from 15m-30m (50ft-100ft) away and can even see through smoke. It can, for example, be used by firefighters to look for people in a smoke-filled building or just a contractor to check your insulation.

The thermal camera is courtesy of Flir and shows 640 x 480px thermal video. That’s actually pretty good, the Seek Thermal only manages 206 x 156px.

Anyway, the CAT S60 goes beyond casual smartphone toughness. If you batten down the hatches (closing the mouth and earpieces with the yellow covers), it can go under 5m of water. Otherwise, the limit is 2m.

CAT dropped the phone 26 times from 1.8m (6ft) to make sure it survives hard hits. The display is covered with 1mm Gorilla Glass 4 (normal phones get 0.4mm) and very bright – 540nits. The touchscreen works with gloves, of course.

You also get a beefy 3,800mAh battery to last you a long day at work and a 105dB loudspeaker. The rest of the CAT S60 put it in the mid-range – 4.7″ 720p screen, Snapdragon 617 with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. The phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and offers 4G LTE connectivity. There’s also a 13MP main camera, 5MP selfie cam.

The CAT S60 will be shown off at the MWC and will retail later this year for $600/€650. Keep in mind that a Flir One (a smartphone add-on thermal camera) alone costs $250.

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The XPlay5 has been finally confirmed by vivo – the Chinese company outed a teaser that reveals the name of its upcoming flagship. The device is said to be the successor to the Xplay3S smartphone launched way back in 2013.

In addition to the name, vivo also confirmed an important design aspect of the XPlay5. The company released another teaser revealing that the handset will feature dual-curved display.

As for the phone’s specs, a recent Antutu listing revealed that it will be powered by SD820, and sport 5.5-inch QHD display. In addition, the listing also revealed 4GB RAM as well as 16MP rear and 8MP front…

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T-Mobile has released its Q4 2015 financial results, revealing a net profit of $297 million, which is nearly three times the $101 million figure reported in Q4 2014, and more than double the profits announced the quarter prior.

The magenta carrier added a total of 2.1 million new subscribers in the quarter, including 1.3 million postpaid customers. This compares to the 1.5 million new postpaid customers Verizon added last quarter.

Overall, for the complete year, T-Mobile added 8.3 million new subscribers, of which 4.5 million were postpaid subscribers. The No. 3 US wireless provider, expects to add further 2.4 – 3.4 million postpaid customers this year.

Speaking of churn rate (the rate at which a company loses customers), the carrier reported a figure of 1.46%, compared to 1.62% 1.14%, and 1.02% reported by Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T, respectively.

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Google has rolled out a new feature – dubbed Gmailify – that allows users of non-Gmail accounts, including Yahoo Mail and Hotmail/Outlook.com, to access some of the Gmail’s best features.

“Gmailify links your existing account to Gmail so that you get all the bells and whistles—spam protection, inbox organization and even Google Now cards based on your mail—without having to leave your current address behind,” the Mountain View, California-based company said in a blog post.

To use the new feature, just open the Gmail app, sign in to your non-Gmail email account, and enable Gmailify (head to the Source 2 link below for more details on how to do it). Should you change your mind, you can also unlink your address from Gmail.

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The EOS 80D is the Canon’s newest mid-range DSLR, and successor to the previous 70D. It seems the company is finally listening to feedback, as the 80D features both, still and video related enhancements.

Canon EOS 80D

The 80D has a new 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. Combined with the new DIGIC 6 processor, it is capable of an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to 25600) and a burst rate of 7 fps.

The autofocus system has been overhauled completely, featuring 45-point all cross-type system. Improved low light performance means the system can work all the way down to EV-3 at the center point so you can even focus in the dark. The AI Servo AF II system has been improved with a 7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor for better tracking of moving subjects. The viewfinder has been enhanced to support the larger AF spread and now offers approximately 100% viewfinder coverage.

Now coming to the video part, the 80D can now record videos in up to 1080p60 in MP4 format in either ALL-I or IPB compression with optional embedded time code. The camera also features a headphone jack, a microphone jack, and a built-in stereo microphone with manual audio level adjustment.

Canon also announced a new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens with a Nano USM focusing motor that combines the speed of Canon’s USM lenses with the silence of STM lenses. There is also a new Power Zoom Adapter PZ-E1, which lets you electronically control the zoom on lenses such as the new EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM in smooth steps, which is perfect for video use. It can also be controlled remotely using the Canon Camera Connect app. Canon also announced a new DM-E1 directional stereo microphone.

The EOS 80D is priced at $1,199.00 for the body only and $1,799 with EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens. The lens alone will set you back by $599.99. The PZ-E1 is $149.99 and the DM-E1 is $249.99,…

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