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  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (2015) on Verizon starts getting Nougat

    Earlier this month, Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (2016) started getting the Nougat update. And now, the carrier has pushed out a new update to the 2015 variant of the tablet that brings the Nougat OS. The update arrives as software version NRD90M.T817VVRU2DQE1. Changes mentioned on the device’s software update page on Verizon’s website are…

  • Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note7 to launch on July 7, new report confirms

    According to a new Wall Street Journal report, Samsung will launch the refurbished Galaxy Note7 on July 7. The device will make its debut in South Korea, and should carry a price tag of under KRW 700,000 (around $615). The launch date is yet to be officially confirmed by Samsung, but given that there have…

  • The US won’t be getting the Honor 9 any time soon

    While the Honor 9 isn’t spanking new, the Huawei-backed company announced European availability at its press event in Berlin. Unfortunately for the US, though, Honor currently does not have plans to launch the phone in The States. In a statement to Android Central, Eva Wimmers, Vice President of Honor EU/Global noted that a States-side release…

  • Xperia XZ Premium is now a part of Sony’s Open Devices program

    Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium has been added to the company’s Open Devices program. The company is happy to provide developers with the resources to build aftermarket ROMs for participating devices. The Xperia XZ Premium is Sony’s latest flagship device. If you dropped money on a premium device, Sony wants to make sure you can get…

  • Nokia 6 available in the US via Amazon Prime Exclusive, Alcatel IDOL 5S and Moto E4, too

    Today, Amazon has added five new smartphones to its Prime Exclusives category of unlocked smartphones. This category of smartphones gives you a deal on the phone if you don’t mind Amazon’s ads on the lock screen. Alcatel has three new “Prime Exclusive” devices: Alcatel IDOL 5S, A50, and A30 PLUS. Both the IDOL 5S and…

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