Flip phones used to rule the land, now their habitat has shrunk to a tiny part of the Far Eastern markets. The latest addition is the Phillips V800, not official yet, but it passed through TENAA (China’s wireless regulator). The phone runs Android 5.1 and has entry-level specs.

It has two identical screens – 3.7″ TFTs with 720p resolution (one outside, one inside). There are two cameras as well – one outside, on the back (13MP/1080p) and one on the inside for selfies (5MP).

The Phillips V800 measures 19.1mm thick and weighs 206g. There’s a reason flip phones fell out of fashion when “thin and light” became the new hotness.

Phillips V800 (photos by TENAA)

Anyway, it has a quad-core processor at 1.5GHz, it has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage (thankfully, with a microSD slot). On the plus side, there’s LTE connectivity (both global and Chinese flavors).

There’s no word on launch date or pricing yet, but since it passed though TENAA it can’t be long now.

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Popular password management app 1Password has received a major update.

One of the changes is a through redesign and a switch to Google’s Material Design, which means the app now looks completely at home on newer Android devices.

Another major addition is support for the fingerprint sensor on devices running Android Marshmallow. This feature was previously only available on the iOS app but now you can secure 1Password on your Android phone and access it simply by using your fingerprint to unlock it.

They have also added 1Password for Teams, which means you can now share select passwords with a group of people from within the app.

You can download the updated 1Password from the link below. The Android app is free but to fully use it you will also need it installed on your desktop and other mobile devices.

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The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are now less than two weeks away from an official unveiling (once again, February 21), and by now you may have gotten tired of the daily leaks. This latest one is more important than most though, as it gives credibility to the rumored water resistance of the two smartphones.

India’s customs database Zauba lists spare parts for the Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F), and while the warranty void seals aren’t overly exciting, the waterproof mic and sim tray sort of are. It’s unclear what the HRM and Octa components stand for, but it’s all about the keyword “waterproof” here. And with quantities in the thousands, it’s reasonably certain we’re talking mass produced final components.

Samsung is going back and forth with the waterproofing and after having IP67 certification on the Galaxy S5, chose to omit it for the current S6 generation. That only left Sony as the major manufacturer to offer waterproof smartphones, though the Japanese company subsequently revised its policy on actual submersion. We’ll wait and see what exactly Samsung will let you do with the Galaxy S7 under water, and under warranty, that is.

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Google has just announced that it’s introducing its flood alerts feature in India. The feature will be available through Google Public Alerts, which is basically a platform that the company uses for disseminating emergency messages.

Clicking on an alert will display related details such as a map, expected timeline, as well as tips on how to stay safe.

“Using data provided by the Central Water Commission (CWC), users can now find flood alerts with river level information for more than 170 areas in which the CWC has active observation stations,” the Mountain View, California-based company said in a blog post.

Accessible through both Desktop and mobile, these alerts will be available on the company’s web search, Google Maps, Google Now cards in the Google app, as well as on the Public Alerts…

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The Microsoft Lumia 640 has received an official price cut in the United States. The device is now listed on the Redmond, Washington-based company’s US online store for $49 off contract, down from its usual price of $60.

The $11 discount is available until the beginning of the next week – February 15 to be precise (seems like a Valentine’s Day offer). An important thing worth mentioning here is that the handset on offer is locked to AT&T.

This comes just over a month after the XL variant of the Lumia 640 received a $50 official price cut in the country. That deal, however, has expired…

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A new Meizu phone has received radio certification in China. The device’s listing reveals that it carries a model number of M681Q, and offers support for GSM / TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / CDMA2000 / TD-LTE / FDD-LTE networks. Reports say that the handset is the Meizu MX6.

The MX6 has been the subject of very few rumors so far. From what all has been rumored until now, it is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC with 10-core CPU and Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, and sports a FHD display. It has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory.

Packing in a large 4,000mAh battery and featuring a 21MP/8MP camera combo, the MX5 successor is said to be running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Previous reports have tipped an April launch for the…

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Samsung’s last year’s flagship smartphone – the Galaxy S6 – has received a price cut in the US, where online retailer Amazon is now selling the 32GB model for as low as $450. The price goes up to $470 depending on the color option you choose.

Compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile, the Black Sapphire variant costs $451, while the Gold and White variants are listed for $457 and $460, respectively. The Blue Topaz variant is the costliest, carrying a $470 price tag. Samsung is selling the 32GB unlocked unit for $600, while Best Buy has it listed for $530.

The price drop shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the phone is fast approaching its first birthday, and not to mention that its successor – the Galaxy S7 – is all set to be unveiled in less than a couple of weeks from now.

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Today is Safer Internet Day – a day aimed at promoting the safe, responsible, and positive use of digital technology. And just like last year, Google is celebrating the day by offering free Drive storage to those who perform a security audit of their Google account.

In case you didn’t take it last year, the Google Security Checkup lets you quickly review and manage your Google Account’s security settings. These include recovery options, connected devices, account permissions, and 2-step verification settings.

Those who complete the audit – a process which takes just a few minutes – will be entitled to 2GB of free Drive storage. Keep in mind that the free storage might not show up immediately. Last year, Google gave a week’s window to complete the security checkup – it isn’t yet clear how much time do we have this year, so act fast if you want that extra Drive storage.

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Late last month, we told you about Google’s $50 discount on the Nexus 5X in the US, which came just a couple of weeks after it received a $30 price cut. Given that Google initially didn’t mention any end date for the promo, we thought the price cut was permanent.

However, turns out that’s not the case. The Mountain View, California-based company has now revealed that the deal ends this week – February 12 to be precise. This means those who want to take advantage of the price cut now only have a few days to act.

With the discount, the 16GB model of the LG-made handset will cost you $299, while the 32GB variant will set you back…

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When Huawei officially started selling its GX8 smartphone in the United States last week, it was only available for purchase through Amazon. Although the device was listed on the company’s official online store, it wasn’t in stock.

That, however, was until now. A quick look at the GX8’s listing on GetHuawei.com now reveals that the handset is in stock. Available in Mystic Champagne, Space Grey, and Horizon Gold color options, it carries a price tag of $350.

Aside from GetHuawei, the GX8 is now also listed on BestBuy’s website at the same price. It will also be available from the retailer’s physical stores as well as Newegg starting today. For those who aren’t already aware, the GX8 is a version of the G8 smartphone which is already available in other markets

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