LG G5 lands in Taiwan as G5 Speed

LG has launched its G5 flagship smartphone in Taiwan. Carrying a model number of LG-H858, the device costs TWD 23,900 in the country, which translates into around $740 at current exchange rates.

While it's essentially the same version that's available in most other regions around the world (except that it supports 3 carrier aggregation), the phone doesn't carry the standard 'G5' moniker in Taiwan - it has been launched as the 'G5 Speed' instead. The handset is currently exclusive to local carrier Chunghwa Telecom.

This comes just days after the phone landed in India, where it carries an official price tag of INR 52,990 (which is about $790).

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Marshmallow-based CyanogenMod 13 nightlies now available for several new devices including OP2

Alternative Android OS developer Cyanogen has released the Marshmallow-based CyanogenMod 13 nightly builds for a number of new devices. The list includes the OnePlus 2,Yu Yureka, Moto X Pure, Oppo R5 and R5s, and the Xperia Tablet Z.

The nightlies bring Android version 6.0 to these devices. Keep in mind that the builds may contain bugs as they usually aren't stable. Plus, installing them may not only result in a bricked device, but also void your handset's warranty.

In case you missed, the OnePlus 2 has already started receiving the official Marshmallow update.

Marshmallow starts hitting Galaxy S5 (Exynos variant) in India

Less than a couple of months after rolling it out to the Snapdragon variant in the country, Samsung has started pushing out the Marshmallow update to the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900H) in India.

Bringing along Android 6.0.1, the update is rolling out over the air (OTA), as well as available through the South Korean company's Smart Switch software for PCs. You can also manually check for it by heading to the Settings menu on your device.

Xperia Ear landing in Canada this summer, Sony confirms

Remember the Xperia Ear that Sony unveiled back in February at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC)? Well, the company has now revealed some information on the accessory's Canadian launch.

According to Sony Mobile North America’s Senior Director of Marketing Don Mesa, the device will land in Canada this summer - "late summer" to be precise. So those in the country waiting for the device can expect it to be launched withing the next 2-3 months.

To refresh, the Xperia Ear - as the name suggests - is essentially an earpiece. Its selling point, however, is that it also doubles as your own personal assistant. You can learn more about the device in our hands-on story.

Microsoft Lumia 550 currently going for $99

The Windows 10-powered Microsoft Lumia 550 has received an official price cut in the US, where it's now available for under $100 ($99 to be precise), down from its usual price of $139.

That's a price cut of $40, which translates into a discount of nearly 30%. What's worth mentioning here is that the said discount is on the black color variant of the device - in fact, the white model currently isn't even listed on the online Microsoft Store.

Interested in availing the deal? Head to the Source link below. The promo runs through June 11.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro goes official with quad-core CPU, 5-inch display

Samsung has announced a new phone dubbed Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro. Listed on the South Korean company's China website, the device is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz processor and sports a 5-inch HD display. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB expandable internal memory.

In terms of camera, the handset features an 8MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 142.2 x 71.3 x 8mm and weighing in at 139g, the phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, packs in a 2,600mAh battery, and offers support for dual-SIM and 4G LTE.

As for price, the Galaxy J3 Pro carries a tag of RMB 999 (about $150), while color options include gold and gray. Local carrier China Telecom will be selling it, although there's no information on the availability front yet.

Moto Z backs to add X-like class with leather, wood and more

Lenovo is doing a major rebrand of Motorola - from dropping the "Motorola" name itself (in favor of "Lenovo Moto") to dropping the Moto X as a flagship. The new Moto Z will feature a modular design, which among other things will be used to easily customize the back.

Several backs were photographed - from "ballistic nylon" (like the Moto X Force) through leather and a couple of wood options.

Motorola's modular Project Ara stayed at Google when Lenovo bought the company, but it seems the new owner is not impartial to modular designs.

This one is distinct from both Ara's and LG's solution, the modules for the Moto Z cover the whole back and communicate over pogo pins (visible in this leak).

Some modules will just function like snap-on covers, others will add battery, speakers (by JBL) or camera (by Hasselblad). The Tech World conference starts in 3 days and we expect the Moto Z will make its first official appearance there.