The Samsung Z, a flagship smartphone powered by Samsung’s new Tizen operating system, has reportedly been scrapped for good after missing its scheduled release in Russia last month. Tizen phones are still a part of Samsung’s plans, according to sources familiar with the matter — but it will only be powering budget smartphones.
Xiaomi has apologized after it was found to be uploading contacts lists to its servers without obtaining permission from its users. The Chinese company insists that protecting user data and privacy is a “top priority,” and it has now made its MIUI Cloud Messaging service optional.
HTC has just announced that it’s latest mid-to-high end smartphone, the Desire 816, is now officially available in the United States through Virgin Mobile USA for $299 off-contract on any of its Beyond Talk prepaid plans.
Motorola’s Moto G2 will go on sale on Wednesday, September 10, according to a new report. The second-generation device is expected to come with a larger 5-inch display and a much-improved, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.
Google is part of a global consortium that plans to install an undersea cable linking the U.S. and Japan to provide faster and more reliable Internet to Asia. The search giant hopes its “FASTER” project will make Google services more accessible to billions of people.
