The One M9 will finally deliver a decent camera. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android
HTC’s One handsets have been some of the best Android-powered smartphones we’ve seen in recent years, but they certainly haven’t been without their flaws. The Taiwanese company is looking to address many of those with next year’s One M9, which will be better than its predecessors in almost every way, sources claim.
The Z Ultra gets blessed with Lollipop. Photo: Google
Android 5.0 Lollipop is now rolling out to Sony’s Z Ultra Google Play Edition, according to handset owners. In addition to Material Design and other Lollipop goodness, the release brings a new battery saving mode, and a Smart Lock feature that promises to “protect your privacy more conveniently.”
The G Flex could finally get a refresh in January. Photo: LG
LG is expected to finally launch a second-generation G Flex at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, more than a year after the original brought curved smartphone displays to the masses. The device will be a “major upgrade” over its predecessor, sources claim, and it will maintain the self-healing coating the G Flex has become famous for.
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They may not have heart rate monitors or color screens or built-in cameras, but many still consider the Pebble and the Pebble Steel to be the best smartwatches you can buy. They have incredible battery life, e-ink displays you can actually see outdoors, and an ever-growing catalog of apps and watchfaces.
If you haven’t already gotten yours, you can save up to 25% this Black Friday.
For one day only, the original Pebbleis $79 down from $99, while the Pebble Steel is just $149 down from $199. The same deal on the Pebble Steel can also be had through Amazon for the next few hours.
It’s about time. Screenshot: Cult of Android
Still trying to get your hands on a OnePlus One? Well, get your credit card ready, because for the next 72 hours, you can finally purchase both the 16GB and 64GB models directly from the OnePlus online store without an invite. You can also save some cash on official OnePlus accessories while you’re at it.
