What does LG have up its sleeve? Photo: Android Central

LG has issued invites that ask us to “save the date” for an October 1 press event in New York City, where the company could announce a brand new smartphone. The event takes place just two days after Google is expected to announce its new Nexus devices.

Google wants to provide your Nexus with extra protection. Photo: Google

Google looks to be gearing up to launch its own AppleCare rival dubbed “Nexus Protect.” The new protection plan, which has already leaked out via the Google Store, is expected to be made available alongside Google’s new Nexus devices this fall.

HTC One A9 will get a taste or Marshmallow. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android.

HTC’s flagship One A9 will launch with the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow software and Sense 7 pre-installed, according to one trusted leaker.

This is good news for those who were planning to buy the rumored iPhone clone, but it suggests we’ll be waiting a little longer for it than we first anticipated.

Nope. Photo: Samsung

Just two days after Apple unveiled its new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, Samsung already has an ad that taunts them for their lack of wireless charging, while simultaneously promoting the new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+.

You can’t do this with your Xperia smartphone anymore. Photo: Sony

You know that Sony smartphone you bought for its “waterproof” form factor? Whatever you do, don’t take it under water.

Despite boasting about their water-resistance capabilities, opening underwater smartphone stores, and using promotional shots like the one above, Sony is now warning customers not to get its Xperia smartphones too wet.