New renders show what the HTC 10 flagship might look like

HTC is gearing up for a huge launch and the device is expected to be called the HTC 10. Recent renders show what the device looks like and it seems like a blend of the recent HTC A9 plus with certain qualities and elements from the HTC One M9 (and One M8 and One M7).

Leaked by Evan Blass, the HTC 10 will be launched sometime in mid-April for a possible May release. As for specs and any special differentiating features, we don't have a clear idea of that yet but HTC has promised that the camera this time around will be something really special.  We will have to stay tuned until the official announcement is made.

Source: Venturebeat

Review: Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear headphones for Android

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Theres' a level of design and detail on the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear headphones that is sorely missing in a lot of competing generic looking earbud-type models. It is easy to miss out on the details, but the lightweight steel construction and impressive design do make these in-ear headphones more durable.

iOS devices have had their pick of top-notch headphones which incorporate microphones, music controls as well as provide an experience tuned to the iPhone's sound. Android devices, not so much. The Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear headphones level the playing field by offering control, quality and comfort for compatible Android devices.

It's strange that while Android is the leading mobile platform, it is still struggling in the realm of accessories such as headphones. The reason may be that while various OEM's share the same basic OS, the hardware specifications may be too nebulous for third party headphone makers to tackle universally.

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27 more banks in the US to partner with Apple Pay

Apple's mobile payments platform for the iPhone 6 and the Apple Watch is making progress towards ubiquity, at least in the US. 27 more banks have signed up with the service and will be offering their customers the option to make payments on their devices. Hit jump for a list of new Apple Pay partners.

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Slack introduces voice calls to desktop apps and web browsers

Internal collaboration tool Slack is branching out from its text communication background to add voice calls into the mix. The app now allows for either one-on-one calls or conference calls of up to 15 people. The new feature is in beta and is available for less than half of its users (administrators can check for availability here). Those who do have access to it can start using the feature from the Mac and Windows apps as well as from Google Chrome browser. Like with other messaging apps that have call functions, you can tap on the handset icon within a messaging window to start audio calls. Those on the other end get a pop-up notification for the call and it’s up to them whether they’ll pick it up or not.

Meanwhile, those in a channel (a room full of people), the callers are first prompted to make sure they want to start a voice call and then they have to create a name for the call. A message will then appear in the channel that will allow up to 15 people to join, as previously mentioned. Once on a call, users who are part of the discussion can still post emojis to share how they feel about it. The feature is optional so teams who don’t want to have to deal with voice calls can turn the setting off. Slack plans to bring the feature to its mobile apps and its Linux apps in the future.

Source: PCWorld