BlackBerry Priv sold out at Walmart in the US

John Chen, BlackBerry CEO, once said that the Canadian phone maker is considering no longer making smartphones and instead focus on software if the new BlackBerry Priv slider tuns out to be a flop. It seems, however, that the first Android-powered smartphone made by BlackBerry is selling exceptionally well, as is has been sold out in the the biggest retailer in the world in terms of both revenue and number of employees. Sold out at Walmart
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BlackBerry could reveal how may units of the Priv were sold or shipped on December 18

According to past reports, BlackBerry will no longer make smartphones if the new Android-powered Priv slider turns out to be a flop. So when do we get to find out if the BlackBerry Priv turns out to be a success or not? We could find out on the 18th of December. Flop or not So what s on the 18th of December? This will be the day BlackBerry releases its fiscal third quarter results, which could contain information on how many units of the BlackBerry Priv were sold or shipped. This could give us an idea on how well or how bad the device is doing in the marketplace. The question is, will BlackBerry reveal these figures? If you re interested to find out if the Canadian phone maker will continue to manufacture hardware or not, if you re anything like us, you must be eager to find out how the the Blackberry Priv is doing. However, although it s possible that BlackBerry could reveal these figures, there s also a possibility that it won t. Why? Unless these figures are stellar, we could get
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Huawei P8 sold in the UK to have 3-year warranty

Smartphone manufacturers offer a 1-year warranty for their devices. Some manufacturers take it a step further. LG, for example, offers a free screen replacement for LG G4 owners in South Korean. In the US, HTC offers free damage protection for the HTC One M9. AndroidAuthority has revealed that buyers of the Huawei is offering a 3-year warranty for Huawei P8 buyers in the UK. According to the site, The Head of Device Service for Western Europe at Huawei spoke to us and told us that the company is testing different propositions to see which works best for customers. In the UK, Huawei is offering  3 years warranty for the first 5000 customers to register on the Huawei website 24 hours Turn Around Time (TAT) with next-day door-step replacement. This is impressive, since, normally, OEMs only offer 7-14 days TAT. 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
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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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Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 to be sold in the UK starting February 12

Samsung has just announced that the Samsung Galaxy A3 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 will be available in the UK starting on the 12th of February. Samsung announced: Samsung Electronics today announced that the first smartphones in its Galaxy A-Series range, the Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5, are available to buy in UK stores on Thursday 12th February. Offering trademark Galaxy features housed in a sophisticated all-metal exterior with the slimmest design yet, the Galaxy A-Series combines style with functionality for an exceptional experience. The Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 will be available to buy from selected high street retailers and networks including Carphone Warehouse, EE and O2. Additionally, customers will be able to pre-order the devices from the Samsung Experience Stores (SES) and Samsung online shop from 28th January, as well as being able to try out and experience the devices for themselves at the SES. Unveiling the A-Series Establishing a new category, the A-Series promises serious so
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Nokia N1 tablet sold out again in mere minutes

The first time Nokia N1 tablet, the Finnish firm s first tablet that runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop), launched in China last week, all of the 20,000 units quickly sold out in a matter of minutes. The second batch arrived and the same thing happened. This is according to Chinese retailer Zol. Although it is yet to be determined how many units of the second batch were sold, it s pretty obvious that Nokia s N1 tablet is a small hit in China. According to reports, over 500,000 Chinese showed interest in purchasing the tablet, which is probably the reason why it sold out in mere minutes. Does this surprise us? Not really. After all, the N1 offered more bang for the buck. It offered pretty good features at a highly-affordable price. The Nokia N1 will set you back around £170 in China. This gets you a 7.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels, 32 GB of internal storage, an Intel Atom quad-core processor with each core clocked at 2.3 GHz, and 2 GB of RAM. It runs Android 5.0 (Lol
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Fake Apple Watch sold at CES 2015 for around £18

Take a look at the images below. At first glance, one would think that the wearable is the Apple Watch, the Cupertino firm s fashionable smartwatch. However, the smartwatch is nothing but a cheap knockoff that was being sold at CES 2015 for $27 (around £18). Mashable was at CES 2015 in Las Vegas last week, when it came across Chinese firm Hyperion s booth and spotted a familiar device, the Apple Watch. Not only does the Chinese company s smartwatch look exactly like the Apple Watch, its software, down to the icons and design, is similar to that of the Apple Watch s as well. To top it all off, Hyperion was also selling their smartwatch to anyone interested for $27. $27 for a smartwatch is a steal. We re just wondering how long it ll last. A week maybe? Maybe less? Would you buy this knockoff Apple Watch from Hyperion? Let us know through a comment on our Phones LTD Facebook page.
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Nokia N1 Android tablet now being sold in China for around £170

Chinese-speaking site Zol reports that the Nokia N1 Android tablet, the Finnish firm s first Android-powered tablet assembled by Foxconn, is now available in China for ¥1,599 (around £170). Not familiar with the Nokia N1? To recap, the tablet sports a 7.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels (pixel density of 324 ppi), an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with no LED flash, a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie-centric camera, an Intel Atom Z3580 64-bit quad-core processor with each core clocked at 2.3 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and a massive 5,300 mAh battery. It runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Nokia s Z launcher slapped on top. The Nokia N1 will give you access to the Google Play Store, unlike Microsoft s Android-powered Nokia X lineup. Although the tablet is an entry-level offering, it is clad in an aluminium shell that gives it a more premium look and feel. According to Nokia, the N1 will be available in other markets after its launch in China. Sadly, it is yet to be determine
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Official BlackBerry Passport accessories now available in the UK

Now that the BlackBerry Passport is being sold in the UK, it would make sense for the Canadian phone maker to make the smartphone s accessories available as well. The handset s accessories are now listed on BlackBerry s UK online shop. Here are the accessories: Passport Hard Shell (black and white) This hard shell keeps the Passport safe from wear and tear with reliable front and back protection. Passport Leather Flip Case (Black and Tan) Description: Made from genuine Napa leather, the BlackBerry® Passport Flip Case provides reliable and elegant front and back protection. The slim design attaches to the back of the BlackBerry Passport ensuring it still fits easily in your pocket. With visible message notifications, automatic power-saving technology and the ability to keep talking with the case closed you can be sure you’ll never miss an important message or conversation. Passport Screen Protector The screen protector protects the Passport s screen from scratches. There are two ot
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BlackBerry Passport sold out on BlackBerry website and Amazon within hours

Three days ago, The BlackBerry Passport, the Canadian firm s new flagship, went live on the company s website. Just six hours after going on sale, stocks were quickly sold out. This is the same case with Amazon, which sold out its stock after only 10 hours. The news comes to us courtesy of Bloomberg: BlackBerry Ltd. (BBRY:US) says it has sold 200,000 Passport smartphones, which are profitable at the current price points of $599 in the U.S. and C$699 ($627) in Canada. The square-screened Passport sold out in 6 hours on BlackBerry’s website and within 10 hours on Amazon.com, Chief Executive Officer John Chen said today on the company’s earnings conference call. Although it seems BlackBerry CEO John Chen has taken the conservative approach to getting his company back on track, it looks like the Canadian phone maker is slowly getting its mojo back. Have you purchased the BlackBerry Passport? Let us know through a comment on our Phones LTD Facebook page.
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