Benjie Sambas

Xiaomi Mi 5 release date: Pro version to hit market April 6
Xiaomi Mi 5 release date: Pro version to hit market April 6

Since Xiaomi revealed its full Mi 5 lineup at this year's Mobile World Congress, only two versions have been released to the global market. This changes next month, as reports suggest that the Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro variant will go on sale as early as April 6.

Android 6.0 update: Sprint releases Android M version for Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5
Android 6.0 update: Sprint releases Android M version for Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5

The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update continues to gain steam. This time, Sprint has rolled out its Android M update for the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5.

Android 6.0.1 update: Samsung\'s global roll-out of Android 6.0.1 to Galaxy S5 commences
Android 6.0.1 update: Samsung's global roll-out of Android 6.0.1 to Galaxy S5 commences

Observers report that users have started receiving Android 6.0.1 updates on their Galaxy S5 in South Korea. But while fans expected the global roll-out to start next month, it seems that Samsung wants to release the new platform ASAP, as some global unlocked versions of the Galaxy S5 have reportedly received OTA notifications for the updates, too.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Sony Xperia Z5 experiences issues after Marshmallow update
Android 6.0 Marshmallow update: Sony Xperia Z5 experiences issues after Marshmallow update

Sony Mobile has already rolled out its Marshmallow updates to its current-gen flagships. However, it seems that even a full version update of the latest Android platform still has issues, particularly the update for the Xperia Z5.

Microsoft Surface Phone to launch in October?
Microsoft Surface Phone to launch in October?

With new smartphone flagships appearing this year, it is said that Microsoft will enter the fray once more and come out with the Surface Phone toward the end of the year. In addition, speculations say that Windows fans may look forward to October, as the new Windows 10 phone will be accompanied by other new Windows mobile devices.

\'Gears of War 4\' release date: Upcoming installment not the last game in the franchise
'Gears of War 4' release date: Upcoming installment not the last game in the franchise

While the story of "Gears of War 4" has already moved on from the original protagonist Marcus Fenix, the upcoming role-playing title is only the opening of a whole new trilogy, according to the franchise's developers.

\'Pokémon GO\' release date news, gameplay updates: Nintendo, Niantic officially share \'Pokémon GO\' details
'Pokémon GO' release date news, gameplay updates: Nintendo, Niantic officially share 'Pokémon GO' details

While a specific release date has not been set yet, it seems that it's all systems go for Nintendo and Niantic's augmented reality game "Pokémon GO." Recently, the publisher and the developer revealed some general details on the upcoming game

Xbox Live Games with Gold update: Microsoft reveals April 2016 lineup
Xbox Live Games with Gold update: Microsoft reveals April 2016 lineup

The guessing game for next month's free games has stopped as Microsoft has released the April 2016 lineup for the company's Xbox Live Games with Gold program.

\'Fallout 4\' DLC update: \'Automatron\' expansion gets favorable reviews
'Fallout 4' DLC update: 'Automatron' expansion gets favorable reviews

True to Bethesda's promise when "Fallout 4" was released late last year, the first of the scheduled expansion content for the franchise dropped early this year. "Automatron," the first DLC pack of three, has gone live.

Nexus 2016 rumor: HTC the sole tech manufacturer of 2 new Nexus phones?
Nexus 2016 rumor: HTC the sole tech manufacturer of 2 new Nexus phones?

Google will reportedly try to repeat the success of the current-gen Nexus 5X and 6P and launch two new Nexus flagship smartphones this year. But instead of having two tech manufacturers make the devices, speculations suggest that China-based HTC will be the sole developer of the two Nexus 2016 flagships.

Nexus 7 2016 release date rumor: New Nexus tablet coming in mid-2016 as launching device for Android N?
Nexus 7 2016 release date rumor: New Nexus tablet coming in mid-2016 as launching device for Android N?

Speculations suggest that Google is planning to release a new Android platform in either May or June. To celebrate the launch of the much-awaited Android N, the tech giant is also said to introduce a new Nexus lineup, including a reboot of the Nexus 7 tablet.

\'Fallout 4\' DLC updates: Survival Mode to enter PC beta next week
'Fallout 4' DLC updates: Survival Mode to enter PC beta next week

Bethesda has announced that the upcoming update for its post-apocalyptic game "Fallout 4" will include a Survival Mode, at least for the PC version.

\'Destiny\' news: Major update heading to \'Destiny\' in April
'Destiny' news: Major update heading to 'Destiny' in April

Developer Bungie recently held a livestream update. In the presentation, it was revealed that a major update is scheduled to arrive for the studio's space-age first-person shooter, "Destiny."

Samsung Galaxy S7 release update: New lineup to expand with S7 Active?
Samsung Galaxy S7 release update: New lineup to expand with S7 Active?

While the recently released Samsung Galaxy S7 has an IP68 rating, which means it is water- and dust-proof, it is said that Samsung is still planning to come out with a tougher iteration, called the Galaxy S7 Active.

\'Pokemon Sun and Moon\' release date, features rumor: New games to unlock playable vehicles?
'Pokemon Sun and Moon' release date, features rumor: New games to unlock playable vehicles?

Although only recently unveiled, the upcoming games "Pokémon Sun and Moon" have become much-anticipated among "Pokémon" franchise fans, along with "Pokémon GO." Gameplay improvements may be some of the reasons why as it is said that Nintendo will be introducing playable vehicles in the upcoming handheld game.

Android Marshmallow 6.0 update: Verizon\'s LG V10 to start receiving Android M today
Android Marshmallow 6.0 update: Verizon's LG V10 to start receiving Android M today

When a new Android version rolls out, most locked devices are left out of an immediate update since mobile carriers need to build their own Android-based platform. Although the current Android Marshmallow was rolled out last year, it is only around this time that mobile carriers have started to release OTA notifications for the Android 6.0 update.