BlackBerry Priv accessories spotted – launch imminent

We ve been hearing a lot about the once rumoured BlackBerry Priv (known in the past as the BlackBerry Venice) in the past few months, and now the device has been officially confirmed by the Canadian phone maker. BlackBerry, however, is yet to reveal when it plans to launch the Android-powered high-end slider. The smartphone s accessories have just been spotted online, suggesting that the device will be launched soon. BlackBerry Priv accessories The screenshot seen above shows a listing from Canadian wholesaler DirectDial. The listing includes model numbers, colour options, and descriptions for the accessories. It also includes prices. Unfortunately, it doesn t show images of the accessories. The accessories include: Blackberry Priv Leather Holster (ACC-62174-001), Blackberry Priv Leather Pocket Black (ACC-62172-001), Blackberry Priv Leather Pocket Tan (ACC-62172-002), Blackberry Priv Slide-Out Hard Shell Lagoon Blue (ACC-62170-002), Blackberry Priv Slide-Out Hard Shell, Military Gr
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Petition seeks to make Samsung launch Galaxy Note 5 in Europe

Samsung announced that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will not be available in Europe. Instead, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will be available in Europe, which essentially just a bigger version of the already available Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. However, if a petition gets its way, we may see the phablet in the UK. Appeal to bring Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to Europe The petition was created by British retailer Clove. If you are from Europe and would prefer that Samsung launch the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in the continent, you can sign the petition by hitting the link provided above. The petition is hosted on Google Forms, so it should be safe for everyone to sign with full names and email addresses. Of course, whether or not a lot of Note fans sign the petition, there s no guarantee Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 5 in Europe. What we get and what we don t get The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 may look different, but everything under the exterior is essentially the sa
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Samsung will not launch Galaxy Note 5 in the UK

Were you looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 s release in the UK? Sadly, according to the Korean tech giant, the phablet will not launch in the UK. Speaking to Trusted Reviews, a Samsung spokesperson said, “The market availability of the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 will vary according to consumer needs and the specific market situation. “The Galaxy Note 5 will be introduced in the US and Asian markets in August, and Samsung will look at further opportunities to launch Galaxy Note 5 in other markets. The spokesperson added, “With the launch of the original Galaxy Note series in 2011, we created a whole new category that set a new industry standard, which all others have followed. For our European customers, Samsung’s portfolio will be centred on the Galaxy S6 Edge, which we feel better caters to the market’s needs.” If you re not familiar with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, the phablet sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED QHD screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440
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Samsung announces Samsung Pay launch dates in South Korea and the US

Samsung has announced that Samsung Pay, the Korean tech giant s new mobile payment service, will be available in South Korea on the 20th of August and on the 28th of August in the US. Press release: Samsung Announces Launch Dates for Groundbreaking Mobile Payment Service: Samsung Pay August 13, 2015 Simple and Safe, Samsung Pay Works Virtually Anywhere You Can Swipe Your Card SEOUL – August 13, 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., unveiled today that Samsung Pay, a secure and easy-to-use mobile payment service that can be used to make purchases nearly everywhere cards are accepted, will launch in Korea on August 20 and in the U.S. on September 28. Samsung plans to roll out the service in the U.K., Spain and China, as well. Speaking at a Samsung event in New York where it unveiled its newest flagship devices – the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note5, JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics said, “With the launches of these exciting new
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Global launch of Sony XPERIA C4 begins

Sony announced that the world s best selfie smartphone, the Sony XPERIA C4, is now beginning to ship around the world. Sony announced: Xperia C4, the world’s best selfie smartphone is shipping just about now. You may remember last month when we announced our first Octa-core smartphone, the PROselfie® monster that is XperiaTM C4. Following some brilliant previews and a great deal of anticipation from our fans, we’re happy to announce that Xperia C4 will begin rolling out to shops this week. Whilst it will be initially restricted to the Asia-Pacific region we expect the global roll-out to be complete within the coming weeks. By means of a recap – Xperia C4 is a large, Full HD screen smartphone with fantastic performance and battery life, featuring smart Sony camera tech design to help you snap the best selfies around. It’s not just us that says so – Xperia C4, alongside its dual SIM alter ego, (Xperia C4 Dual) – is independently recognised as The World’s Best Selfie Smart
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Sony will not launch an international version of the XPERIA Z4, according to report

Sony recently lifted the lid on the XPERIA Z3+ (shown below), which is the same device as the Japanese-exclusive XPERIA Z4. According to a new report, the successor of the Z3+ will not be an international Z4 but the Z5. This is according to a report from Chinese-speaking ePrice. So when will we get to see the XPERIA Z5 make its debut? Although this remains a mystery, we re guessing that it will be officially unveiled before the end of the year. To recap, the Sony XPERIA Z3+ sports a 5.2-inch Triluminos screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (pixel density of 424 ppi), a 20.7-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 32 GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (support for as much as 128 GB), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor with four cores clocked at 2 GHz and four cores clocked at 1.5 GHz, an Adreno 430 GPU, 3 GB of RAM, and a 2,930 mAh battery. It has an IP 65/68 rating for dust and waterproofing. IP68 means that the phone can be submer
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LG announces G4 global launch to start this week

LG has announced that it will begin to launch its new flagship the LG G4 in various around the world. Press release: LG G4 TO BEGIN SHIPPING IN KEY MARKETS WORLDWIDE
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Samsung announces launch of Blue Topaz Galaxy S6 and Green Emerald Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung has announced that the Blue Topaz Galaxy S6 and the Green Emerald Galaxy S6 Edge will soon be launched globally. Samsung announced: Blue Topaz Galaxy S6 and Green Emerald Galaxy S6 edge Set to Launch
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Samsung Pay to launch in the US and South Korean in the H2 2015

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge are the only two smartphones in the South Korean tech giant s lineup that support its new mobile payment service Samsung Pay, which will go up against the Cupertino firm s Apple Pay. However, it is yet to be determined when the payment service will be available for the smartphones users, until now. The news comes to us courtesy of WhoWired. According to the site, Samsung Electronics Managing Director Park Jin-young said after its first quarter earnings report on the 29th of April that Samsung Pay would be launched in the 2nd half of 2015. As for other markets, he said,  The consecutive release schedule to the rest of the other countries following Korea and the US in the second half of the year is still under discussion. The compatibility option with the smart watch will only be disclosed during the launch. Samsung acquired Loop Pay to create Samsung Pay, which shows a lot of promise. It is compatible with around 90% of all paymen
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Huawei P8 sold out in launch day in China

The Huawei P8 will not be available globally until May, but it is now available in China, which is understandable since China is Huawei s home country. It seems Chinese buyers were quick to grab the opportunity to own the new flagship as Huawei s online shop Vmall lists the device as sold out soon after the device went live in China. According to Huawei, the Huawei P8 will set interested parties back in Europe €499 (around £357). To recap, the Huawei P8 sports a 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (pixel density of 424 ppi), a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual LED flash, an 8-megapixel front-facing selfie-centric camera, 32 GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 64 GB), Huawei s HiSilicon Kirin 930 octa-core processor with each core clocked at 2 GHz, 3 GB of RAM, a 3,000 mAh battery, and a fingerprint scanner on the back. It measures 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm. It runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Huawei s Emotion UI slapped on top. Like we menti
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