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The paint chipping issue reported by some Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 users appears to be a recurring problem that was also seen with the Z Fold 6. Despite users claiming they have not dropped their devices, paint delamination is occurring on the anodized aluminum body. Samsung’s support page for the Z Fold 6 suggests that poorly grounded third-party chargers can cause leakage currents, damaging the anodized finish and leading to paint chipping. This is why Samsung advises using only official chargers. However, since at least one affected user on Reddit reported using an official 25W Samsung charger, it raises concerns that the problem might not be solely due to third-party chargers. It could indicate potential issues with Samsung’s paint application process or possibly that their chargers might not fully prevent this damage under certain conditions. Received the phone and been using for almost a week. Treated the phone like a baby but the paint seems to start peeling off (sort of) day by ...

Verizon has made a new update available to Moto G 2025 users. The Android security patch level up to August 2025 is reportedly included in the upgrade. There are no negative effects or extra features included in the update, save from the aforementioned device security upgrade. Additionally, Verizon's Moto G 2025 has been continuously trickling out from August 22, 2025. It might be wise to check your device settings for updates if you bought and now own a Verizon Moto G 2025 prepaid smartphone.  The details: Release date: 08/22/2025 Android™ Security Patch Level: August 2025 Software Version: V1VKS35.22-125-3 What's changing: The current software update provides the most up to date Android security patches for your device. In the event that you were notified of this software update:  To begin the software update download, tap Yes, I'm in.  Press Install now after the software update has completed downloading.  Following the installation, your phone will restart itself...

Motorola’s newest Moto X will be made available on US Cellular for $99 on a two-year contract or at $480 without. Motorola is letting the US Cellular to be the only third carrier to directly give a whole new experience with the latest version of Moto X, leaving Sprint and T-Mobile out of the question this year. As for the present, the black plastic phone is the only available variant, but if you are willing to wait a little more, the black leather and bamboo variants will be released later this month for additional $50 and more. As to whether or not Motorola will permit Moto Maker customization on the US Cellular model, we are still left in the dark, having no signs to support it as of the moment. Source: Androidpolice

Some of you probably have been carrying some heavy burden with the usual TouchWiz for a very long time but it might turn around now that CyanogenMod enters the picture as an added support for the Galaxy S5 on Sprint, taking the form of nightly builds. Galaxy S5 Sprint CM11 Nightlies Starting with tonight's nightly cycle, the 'kltespr' better known as the Galaxy S5 Sprint variant will be receiving CM11 builds. Work is continuing to support the rest of the 'klte' family, but there are no updates on its status beyond that at this time. Given this device's roster entry coming so near to the impending M10 release, it willnot be available beyond the development update cycle for the time being. (You can set this in CMUpdater settings).  Before flashing any ROMs, you first have to unlock your boatloader. And because it is the first of which is now available, it is likely that the nightly may be a bit buggy. So if you’re the type of person who wants to keep...

TELUS has yet given another very rare opportunity by Motorola after its successful attempt in bringing the Moto G to the top of the charts. Way back last year, Rogers was the exclusive distributor of the original Moto X, but because of poor sales due to ineffective marketing strategy, the result was way below the expected sale quota. This time, the responsibility is already in the hands of TELUS, as it was announced very recently in Chicago that the said carrier will be the launch partner for the new Moto X. The new flagship of Motorola will be offered in black and bamboo variants through TELUS. As for the pricing, the said carrier has not yet confirmed about it, although U.S. carriers have priced it at $99 on contract and $499 outright, so we will anticipate TELUS to set the range at the similar level. TELUS also has not yet confirmed for its specific availability but it assures public that the Moto X will be released this coming fall, so better watch out for more updates. Tho...

With BlackBerry, expect to be bombarded with back-to-back releases of their new devices this month and the months thereafter. First in the line-up is the BlackBerry Passport which will be expected to be revealed on the September 24th. Following this release is the comeback of the QWERTY age with the “iconic” BlackBerry Classic Q20. The device attempts to collide the past with the present as it offers a BlackBerry physical QWERTY keyboard and function “belt” as well as the 3.5-inch touchscreen display. It also will feature a “large battery” that is “crafted from premium materials and designed for reliability and durability.” The BlackBerry Q20 is set to be available in November with Drake as its possible spokesperson. So better save up now if you have plans to grab one or two of BlackBerry products. source: via Mobilesyrup

It will be only in a couple of months until the 64-bit Desire 510 will be available in some carriers including Fido, SaskTel, Rogers, TELUS, Virgin and Videotron, says HTC. Previously, the company has released the said device that is the sole reason for bringing the LTE to the company’s lowest price point. For the general benefit of knowing the new HTC Desire 510, the device gives a FWVGA 854x480 pixel display as well as 1.2Ghz quad-core Snapdragon 410 chip. This device is a pioneer in field when it was partnered with Qualcomm’s low-end 64-bit SoC that sports four Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.2Ghz next to an updated Adreno 306 GPU. Also lying below the surface is a 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage as well as a microSD slot, and LTE connectivity for the Canadian market. The device also sports a 5MP rear camera without flash and a VGA front camera. HTC also have plans in designing a special Dot View case for the Desire 510, having found out that it is a popular trend in its One ...

Samsung once again made its comeback with their newest flagship, the Galaxy Alpha as the said manufacturer recently unveils its metal covered Galaxy phone which set the public on excited grounds. Samsung ensures that the new Galaxy Alpha will be a total chick in its squared-off design endowed in more empowered materials, the unveiling concludes that the phone finally breaks off from primarily plastic-focused Samsung devices. Alpha exhibits 4.7-inch SuperAMOLED display that gives 312ppi pixel density which is a bit downgraded than the previous launched flagship devices, nevertheless a good use in most situations. Also, one can really notice it's thinner size , measuring in at 6.7 mm, which adds to the fresh aura that this device gives to the Samsung environment. The latest gadget bragging seeps through the inside specs which includes an octa-core Exynos CPU with four cores at 1.8GHz as well as four at 1.8GHz, along with 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 12-megapixel rear camera an...

CyanogenMod 11 M9 stable version unlocks new features as it brings official support for Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet as well as the HTC One M8. The stable build update can already be downloaded exclusive for compatible devices. The following are the new features as well as the corresponding updates to existing ones: · Additional UI elements through themes support · Bug Fixes for Heads Up Notifications · Permits double tap to sleep while using secure keyguard · Enhanced Torch performance · Safe Headset Volume – prompt when meddling with 3rd party gadget · Support for center clock · Quick Settings – respect locale modifications on extra tiles ·  Proximity Wake-Up support – able to check if proximity sensor is blocked in order to counteract accidental wake-up of device · Spam notification filtering – Long-press rude notification to be assumed as ignored. Program notifications to auto-ignore based on content; control in Privacy settings. · Added enhancements as wel...

Verizon gets head-on as it offers the G Vista for $99 on a 2-year contract, $19.99 per month thru Edge. If off-contract, the G Vista is to be purchased for $399. It is rather surprising that they didn't go public in promoting their products particularly the LG G Vista yet we still found out that the said phone is already available through their web store. As LG’s mid-range oversized phone that brags a 5.7-inch display, the G Vista shows off a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor, 8GB internal storage, 1.5GB RAM, 3,200mAh battery, micro SD card slot, 1.3MP front camera, 8MP rear camera that comes with laser autofocus, and runs Android 4.4.2. On the other hand, LG G Vista official resolution is an HD 1280x270 resolution and 258ppi. So, it’s up to you to discover the real resolution when you decide to take hold of the device. Source: Verizon via droid-life

It is only in a couple of days before Samsung will introduce the rumored smartphone that is more or less metal. Reported today, the said manufacturer will reveal the 4.8-inch Samsung Galaxy Alpha this coming August 4 and is expected to hit the market immediately after the anticipated announcement. As what Samsung users hoped for, the Android device projects a unique display that comes with a metal chassis. Said to be a scaled down GS5, Alpha is envisaged to exhibit a 4.8-inch 1280x720 pixel AMOLED display, LTE-Advanced connectivity, 32GB of storage and a fingerprint sensor. Moving ahead, Samsung is set to expose at the IFA conference in Berlin the fourth generation Galaxy Note in September. The 5.7-inch Note 4 boasts a notable feature “a three sided display so messages can be read from an angle,” according to a Samsung exec. As we saw last week, the iPhone 6 is already afraid to competitors and analysts would be different manufacturers ready to wait at the gate the new iPhone w...

Motorola is still not tired of giving options to those who wants to grab Moto X, at least on some parts in the US. As school time approaches, the manufacturer incites excitement as they offer another seasonal discount promo, the timing added to the inducement to those who are still waiting for the perfect time to avail of their product. Those who are interested to buy will find changes in the price of several Motorola products. Discounts stretches as far as $324.99. The 16 GB model is sold for only $299.99 which will give you a $100 savings. Prices were also slashed from $125 to $324.99 for both the regular and special Developer Edition. Buyers will also get $125 discount in exchange for the new 64 GB version for only $374.99. All of these devices can be found at Moto Maker, with several other offerings, such as wood back covers for their phone at $25 to flaunt at school, being sold at their regular prices. To those who are already familiar with Motorola products, it’s no longer a ...

LG G Watch is one of the smallest Android devices but it has not skipped in the hands of advanced Android users and modders been trying to add more fun by tweaking the inner Android ecosystem. Recently, you might get surprised that the TWRP recovery has now been tested and also worked on LG G watch, thought it wasn't yet highly optimized for a smaller screen but at-least at the end there is a custom recovery installed in the device that allows users install ROMs. On the video below is the TWRP recovery has put in action and as you can clearly see that it's perfectly working using the stylus pen.  It's amazingly fun seeing the TWRP recovery in a tiny screen. You can manually grab the TWRP recovery for LG Watch at Team Win's page and there is a new changelog going on at this moment. Just make sure to hit the source links below for the detailed step by step guide on how to install it but then again just be careful while you are into tweaking your precious device. ...

During the second quarter of of 2014, LG has received an increase of 20 percent as they set a record of 14.5 million sold smartphones, announced today by the South Korean manufacturer. It is an added good news for LG as it is also reported that they had experienced 17 percent growth from first quarter of 2014. LG's high returns of profit, including that of the mobile division, KRW 3.6 trillion ($3.5 billion), the highest recorded sales since 2010, and an operating profit of KRW 85.8 billion ( $83.4 million), have contributed big time to the company's progress as they have successfully covered their losses from the previous three consecutive quarters. The effectiveness of their performance this quarter is clearly reflected by the continuing demands for G3 and of the mid-range L series of handsets. An increase in demand for smartphones with LTE features is highly predicted by the reason that a third of this year's shipments only includes handsets with LTE connectivity. ...

Europe's LG G3 users - the LG-D855 models, has recently received a new firmware update dubbed with build number v10e. The v10e is still based in Android 4.4.2 KitKat and just under 45 MB ins size and brings nothing clearly of what is new but according to the changelog that filled exactly with only one point as an "app updates" and somehow will improved the battery life performance. The update has already seen rolling out over the air in Europe and in Southeast Asia region only which particularly the LG G3 LG-D855 being sold. The update might still rolled out in stages and that simply means that not everyone can see the update at the same time. Other countries and carrier variants likely to get the update in the next 24 hours or next few days ahead. The update will replace the previous v10b to v10e, so make sure your LG G3 has no root or you will not get the update officially via OTA. So make sure to head on your  LG G3 Settings > About phone > Update Center a...

As we have seen the Android 4.4.3 update that has took in action after Google has officially started to pushed it on the Google Nexus and the Play Edition Devices. While other Android smartphones makers like Motorola has also rolled out the 4.4.3 update on its Moto G line-ups, including the Moto E, Moto G, and Moto X. Now it looks like that Samsung won't left behind and will also about to bring the Android 4.4.3 update on the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S4. According to a report that the 4.4.3 update will be hitting this month on the International Galaxy S5 - the SM-G900H and the SM-G900F models. While the Galaxy S4 will also get the Android 4.4.3 treatment next month. But this report only came from an alleged leaked documents from Samsung and there is no exact date to when it could arrive. So just take a deep breath and relax for a while, until the said 4.4.3 update for your Galaxy S5 will finally out there for grab. Android 4.4.3 Update on T-Mobile Moto X Source

Sony's Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra users will now starts to receive the Android 4.3 update as Sony Mobile finally confirmed the said 4.3 has started to roll out. The 4.3 update will brings additional improvements to the display which has now equipped with a White Balance options in menu settings. There are also several enhancements added, including the Bluetooth Music Streaming, and for WiFi and Email improvements. The 4.3 software is dubbed with firmware build numbers 14.2.A.1.136 and the roll out is in stages. now rolling (phased): JB 4.3 firmware for #XperiaZ1 & #XperiaZUltra – brings display, BT music streaming, email, Wifi improvements and more! — Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) January 30, 2014 So for those proud owners of the Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra should keep an eye of this new Android 4.3 update which can be downloaded using PC Companion for now and not yet available through over-the-air (OTA). [Thank's to N77NS for the screenshots a...