You can now claim your freebies for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders in the USA

If you pre-order the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge from certain retailers you have been promised free stuff, most often - the Gear VR headset ($99 value) with a bunch of compatible games. Samsung Promotions official website is now live and allows you to claim your freebies.
You must choose the retailer where you pre-ordered your Galaxy S7 or S7 edge and then you can learn what's your prize.
AT&T, Metro PCS, Sam's Club, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Walmart, Verizon's Retail, pre-orders will receive Gear VR bundled with some compatible games. First they need to claim their prize via the Samsung Promotions website, otherwise they will not get any free stuff.
By the way, T-Mobile is throwing a 12-months free Netflix subscription in addition to the Gear VR bundle.
Users who pre-ordered at BestBuy, Costco, Sprint, and Target will get their Gear VR bundle delivered directly to their home without any further verification.
Verizon Online is the only retailer to allow you to choose between the Gear VR with six games bundle of the dark gray model or the Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch (sold for $300 separately).
All who pre-order the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge between February 23 and March 18 are eligible for some free hardware. The supplies are limited though, so if those matter to you, consider placing an order sooner rather than later. The same goes for claiming the free stuff.

YOU CAN NOW CLAIM YOUR FREEBIES FOR GALAXY S7 AND S7 EDGE PRE-ORDERS IN THE USA - READER COMMENTS

  • K Sen
  •  vC%c
LMAO :D, if u wanna talk philosophy which is ridiculously irrelevant (or perphaps unnecessary) here, this aint the place for that mate.... let me put it in as simple words as posiible for u.... n fyi, i won't reply again if its gibberish, so stick to...
  • nickarad
  •  60ER
Child, passed through life laing you like cheese. The difference between us, those who are not blinded by stupid fans for a manufacturer or another, and will, so his fans of the so-called Samsung, is the level of education, training, and more. Any h...
  • K Sen
  •  vC%c
Haha, a typical fanboy defending himself... but you overdid it a bit mate when u called yourself a fan for something :D. me on the other hand will never be a fan of any brand... See, expressing one's opinion is not the same belittling n mocking...

Verizon's Note5 is now receiving Android Marshmallow, HTC One (M8) will get it on Monday

Verizon isn't always the fastest US carrier when it comes to releasing Android updates for the handsets it sells, in fact it's usually one of the slowest. But that's not the case for the Samsung Galaxy Note5 as it turns out.
Big Red is already rolling out the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Samsung's premium phablet, just a couple of weeks after the new software was first released anywhere in the world. That's some fast turnaround indeed.
Aside from all the goodies that Google's packed into Marshmallow, the update also brings with it certain improvements to Live Broadcast and Wi-Fi Calling for HD Voice users. The Amazon Appstore will no longer be preinstalled (thus dropping the number of app stores on the device to 'just' two).
As always, this one is bound to be a staged rollout, so it might take a few days for it to reach your particular Note5 unit. If you're impatient, you can always force your handset to manually check for the new software by going to Settings > About phone.
If, on the other hand, you own an HTC One (M8) bought from Verizon, you are mere days away from seeing Marshmallow on your device too. HTC VP Mo Versi has announced that the rollout will begin on March 7, which is this coming Monday.
Source 1 • Source 2 | Via 1 • Via 2

VERIZON'S NOTE5 IS NOW RECEIVING ANDROID MARSHMALLOW, HTC ONE (M8) WILL GET IT ON MONDAY - READER COMMENTS

  • Anonymous
  •  p7aG
note 3 and s5 wont get the update 5.0 or 5.1.1 will be the last sorry but thats Samsung
  • Arth507
  •  LKEH
...and what about the verizon note 4?
  • Jiewei
  •  fxT$
How abt s6,note 4,note 3

Huawei P9 looks different in new leaked renders, passes FCC, might not be outed on March 9

MWC has come and gone and Huawei hasn't yet unveiled its next flagship smartphone, theP9. When the Chinese company sent out invites for a March 9 event in Berlin a couple of days ago, we assumed this would be when the P9 would finally get official. But now it turns out that may not be the case.
According to a report from China, Huawei will not be unveiling the P9 on March 9. Unnamed company officials have confirmed that the phone exists and is being worked on, but the project has apparently suffered some delays. These have to do with the need to improve some technical issues related to the much-leaked dual camera setup on the P9's back. Because of this, the release of the handset is reportedly delayed by a whole month.
An exact date (either for the presentation or the start of sales) hasn't been mentioned, but we should all rest assured that the P9 will be out "in the coming months". The same source claims the P9 will not have 6GB of RAM, as previously rumored, nor a brand-new Kirin chipset - thus it's likely to use the same Kirin 950 found inside the Mate 8 phablet.
Moving on, some new renders allegedly depicting the Huawei P9 have been leaked, as you can see. Though they confirm that dual camera setup once more, they are different than the last two batches - gone is the laser autofocus this time around, and the fingerprint sensor on the back is now round, and it was shown to be more squared in the past. Furthermore, the positions of the front-facing camera and proximity sensor are changed too.
So now the actual design of the P9 has gotten quite unclear, with two differing perspectives both being claimed to be leaked renders of the real thing. Hopefully you've had a healthy serving of salt nearby for this one.
An additional P9-related tidbit is that the FCC has certified a Huawei EVA-L09, and this could be one of the model numbers for the top of the line device. If so, then at least one of its four versions will feature a 2,900 mAh battery, as FCC docs have revealed. The cheapest hardware iteration for the P9 is said to cost CNY 1,888 ($289 or €264), while the most expensive one is bound to go for CNY 4,088 ($627 or €571).
Source 1 (in Chinese) • Source 2 (in Chinese) • Source 3 | Via 1 • Via 2 • Via 3 (in Japanese)

HUAWEI P9 LOOKS DIFFERENT IN NEW LEAKED RENDERS, PASSES FCC, MIGHT NOT BE OUTED ON MARCH 9 - READER COMMENTS

  • 69MLT69
  •  43TB
It'd be just fine. Have you ever held a 5.5"+ 10mm phone? It's just fine, as long as bezels are good.
  • Dre
  •  kZRf
Well then guess a 10mm smartphone would well suit you then.
  • 69MLT69
  •  43TB
That's nonsense, there are plenty of very thin phones with 3500mAh+ batteries. It's all about price, but at over $600, there's really not much of an excuse. Either way, I'd rather not have a 6mm phone if it means I can only use it for an hour or tw...

    OxygenOS 2.2.1 update for the OnePlus 2 brings RAW support to the default camera app

    A new software update has started rolling out today for the OnePlus 2. It's not going to change the underlying Android version unfortunately (so no Marshmallow for you), but it does come with some bug fixes and improvements.
    Chief among the latter is the added RAW support for the preinstalled OnePlus Camera app. RAW image capture has been supported in third-party apps ever since a previous update in September of last year, and now this is finally part of the built-in app as well.
    You'll also find that compatibility for Bluetooth devices and Ultra SIM has been improved, along with a GMS 3.0 upgrade. Roaming issues should have been mitigated, Romanian language support has been added, as well as some security patches. Finally, a fix has been deployed for an occasional image corruption issue in OnePlus Camera.
    As you might expect, the rollout will be incremental, so it may take a few days (or even weeks) for the update to reach your OnePlus 2 unit. But it is on its way, so all you can do is wait.
    Source

    OXYGENOS 2.2.1 UPDATE FOR THE ONEPLUS 2 BRINGS RAW SUPPORT TO THE DEFAULT CAMERA APP - READER COMMENTS

    • rohithzen
    •  vx}X
    need raw on my zenfone zoom
    • Al
    •  XNtq
    Got mine still ..its Awesome :)

    Week 9 in review: 6GB of RAM in a smartphone, iPhone 5se unboxed

    The mobile world is slowly getting settled back to normal after MWC and our news section over the past week reflects that. With the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 out of the way the 4-inch iPhone 5se has returned to the top of our hot topics, now unboxed for the camera.
    Various Xiaomi-related events happened during the week, and you were pretty interested in reading about those. Most notably, the Redmi Note 3 was launched on the Indian market, but also the Mi 5 reportedly gathered 14 million registrations for its first sale.
    In a world's first, the Vivo Xplay 5 Elite broke the 4-gig RAM barrier, and will be offered with 6GB of operating memory, putting some budget laptops to shame. HTC's next flagship was supposedly going to be called M10, then it wasn't, a teaser was released, and a camera sample leaked. The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro was spotted on AnTuTu, revealing specs, and the Huawei P9 also showed up on a couple of occasions.
    Android N screenshots revealed some of the upcoming changes in Google's next OS version, while the current Marshmallow, coupled with TouchWiz, uses 8 gigs of your 32GB Galaxy S7 storage - made a much bigger deal in the comments, than it actually is.
    Aaand we're back to the Galaxy S7/S7 edge, which broke pre-order records, started shipping earlier than promised, got torn down, and went through some torture tests. Oh, and also feature QuickCharge 2.0, unlike the LG G5 which gets Qualcomm's 3.0 version of the charging tech.
    To read the details on these and more, follow the links below.
    Apple iPhone 5se unboxed in front of a camera

    Apple iPhone 5se unboxed in front of a camera

    The iPhone 5se is rumored to be announced later this month and go on sale shortly after.
    Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 3 in India

    Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 3 in India

    Comes with a brand new Snapdragon 650 processor and a massive 4050mAh battery.
    vivo Xplay 5 Elite goes official with 6GB RAM, Vivo Xplay 5 announced too

    vivo Xplay 5 Elite goes official with 6GB RAM, Vivo Xplay 5 announced too

    All metal Vivo Xplay 5 and Vivo Xplay 5 Elite go official, both feature dual-curved displays.
    Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders break records

    Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge pre-orders break records

    The Galaxy S7 edge is better liked with 64% of customers opting for one.
    LG G5 supports QuickCharge 3.0, Galaxy S7 is only 2.0, what's that about?

    LG G5 supports QuickCharge 3.0, Galaxy S7 is only 2.0, what's that about?

    Qualcomm's website states that Samsung's flagship is stuck on the older-gen charging tech.
    HTC One M10 name confirmed, camera sample shown

    HTC One M10 name confirmed, camera sample shown

    EXIF data of the lone image reads HTC_M10h, 9MP in 16:9 ratio suggests a 12MP 4:3 sensor.
    Lucky customer gets Galaxy S7 edge early, screenshots galore

    Lucky customer gets Galaxy S7 edge early, screenshots galore

    An early Galaxy S7 edge owner posts screen shots of the largely-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S7 edge's UI and software features.
    Android and TouchWiz take 8GB of your Samsung Galaxy S7 storage

    Android and TouchWiz take 8GB of your Samsung Galaxy S7 storage

    At least, 8GB of Galaxy S7's storage are occupied by the OS and the launcher.
    Watch Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 India launch event here

    Watch Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 India launch event here

    Company's first Redmi phone with metal body and fingerprint sensor.
    Early mockups speculate Android N UI changes

    Early mockups speculate Android N UI changes

    New mockups describe early Android N screenshots which bring along new UI elements, animations, transitions and redesigned notifications and toggles.
    HTC outs first teaser video for the One M10

    HTC outs first teaser video for the One M10

    In it, the Taiwanese company boasts that it's hard at work finding ways to make smartphones even better.
    Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro stops by AnTuTu, confirms specs

    Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro stops by AnTuTu, confirms specs

    A 16MP/8MP camera duo and 4 gigs of RAM is what you'd be getting over the regular A9.
    Leaked photos of Huawei P9 confirm earlier renders

    Leaked photos of Huawei P9 confirm earlier renders

    Evan Blass wrote a piece with leaked photos of the Huawei P9 with close-ups of the camera, display, underside and rear of the device, complete with new specs of the device.
    Will the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge bend, scratch, or burn?

    Will the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge bend, scratch, or burn?

    Remember #bendgate? It was all the rage back in 2014, after Apple released the rather bendable iPhone 6 Plus. Ever since that point, some people have taken to constantly testing new phones for such be...
    Samsung rises to fourth in the chip race, Qualcomm still leads

    Samsung rises to fourth in the chip race, Qualcomm still leads

    Qualcomm leads the chip race, followed by Apple, MediaTek, and Samsung.
    Android N System app gets previewed

    Android N System app gets previewed

    Shows redesigned interface and new hamburger menu.
    Vivo Xplay 5 with 6GB RAM leaks in more live pictures, specs in tow

    Vivo Xplay 5 with 6GB RAM leaks in more live pictures, specs in tow

    New live pictures and specs of the long rumored Vivo Xplay 5 leak online.
    Sony Xperia X and XA UK pre-orders kick off

    Sony Xperia X and XA UK pre-orders kick off

    Two of the three handsets in the newly unveiled Xperia X family are now up for grabs in the UK.
    Samsung Galaxy S7 edge teardown exposes all of its internals

    Samsung Galaxy S7 edge teardown exposes all of its internals

    While the Samsung Galaxy S7 got its first teardown last month, now it's time for the curvy S7 edge to receive the exact same treatment. The folks over at Chipworks have done the deed this time around,...

    WEEK 9 IN REVIEW: 6GB OF RAM IN A SMARTPHONE, IPHONE 5SE UNBOXED - READER COMMENTS

    • Anonymous
    •  HktB
    want to see nokia again and yes mwc 2016 is very successfull with great smartphones
    • Black
    •  6PWV
    but APPLE iphones R No 1
    • nickarad
    •  gG3g
    First position Sony, Xiaomi, LG. Second position Meizu,Vivo, Samsung....the third position .... others.:)))

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