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Apple's map service used three times more than Google rival on iPhones and iPads, according to a report.

The surround sound file can be flashed via recovery mode on your Nexus handset.

Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note users can check their smartphones on a regular basis.

YU Yuphoria users can check out new automatic OTA notifications representing CyanogenMod 12.1 OS update.

To get this root working you need to unlock the bootloader.

Other older Sony Xperia devices could get Android Marshmallow shortly afterwards.

Lumia 850 is rumoured to be released in 2016.

Chappelle using Yondr cases that lock phones at venues so audiences can't record his stand-up material.

Prospective OnePlus 2 owners to enjoy privilege of purchasing latest OnePlus flagship without an invite, starting 5 December.

Leading analyst says new model will serve as a successor to the two-year-old iPhone 5s.

The €50 price cut on both phones is available till 13 December on purchases through T-Mobile's online store.

Google is offering free Chromecast subscriptions with purchases before 8 December in some countries.

This release adds December security patches for the Priv.

The Nexus 5X may lack visual appeal, but it's a quietly competent and well made phone with a good price

The FTF links for the latest release are available for manual installation.

Unofficial version of Cydia content including apps, repos and third-party packages now available via Cydia Online.

Samsung's new AMOLED units could get a 20% price-cut.

Apple is reportedly testing five prototypes of iPhone 7 with different hardware configurations.

Post the update, users of both the devices will get access to T-Mobile's Advanced Messaging and Video Calling.

Bluboo releases Android phone that can survive high falls due to a 3D printed shell and Gorilla Glass.

You will need to root your phone to install CyanogenMod ROM.

Comprehensive guide to fix sensors not working issue on Xiaomi Mi4 using terminal emulator.

Next iPhone is rumoured to be Apple's thinnest smartphone at just 6.0mm thickness.

Microsoft Lumia 950 XL can also be purchased in physical retail stores in the Netherlands.

LG G4E users can check and download Android Marshmallow manually via LG Bridge.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra can be bought from Amazon and Expansys in the US.

OnePlus is auctioning off five ceramic models of OnePlus X.

The Black Friday sale is open until 30 November.

Cupertino-based giant has notified suppliers of its intention to ditch LED screens, claims report.