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Redmi Note 5A marks the first entry in Xiaomi's new generation of affordable mid-range devices

Xiaomi are set to introduce the first device in their fifth generation of Redmi devices less than six months after the Redmi Note 4X was released. The Note 5A may be powered by a Snapdragon 625, though, and we have a feeling fans of the OEM won't be too thrilled.

Ricci Rox, 10 Jul 2017 22:38

Samsung Bixby home screen, button remapping disabled on T-Mobile once again July 2017 software update

T-Mobile Galaxy S8's Bixby button remapping disabled

Samsung seems to play a dirty game with the Android community since the latest update for the Galaxy S8 on T-Mobile puts out of the picture the ability to remap the Bixby button once again.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 22:10

Your next iPhone might have a mirror-like finish

An unconfirmed leak suggests that the iPhone 8 will feature a reflective finish as one of its color options. A trio of standard colors will also be available, but it is unknown which colors they are.

John Garcia, 10 Jul 2017 20:54

LGE LG-M700 details surface on Geekbench, to launch as LG Q6 on July 11, 2017

LG Q6 surfaces on Geekbench

Although an official trailer reveals that LG plans to launch a new device to feature a FullVision display, the details remain secret for now. However, the Geekbench device known as LG-M700 might be the handset to launch tomorrow with a Snapdragon 430 inside, next to 3 GB RAM.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 19:45

Samsung Galaxy Note 7/Note FE Android phablet might launch globally soon

Samsung Galaxy Note FE might launch globally this month

Although we heard that Samsung only plans to sell 400,000 Galaxy Note FE units in South Korea, it seems like the global market is supposed to get the refurbished Note 7 as well.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 18:25

Huawei slashing Mate 9 and Honor 8 prices for Amazon Prime Day

Huawei's current flagship can be had for $150 USD off the original price for a limited time. A total of six other Huawei devices will also be discounted for Amazon Prime users only.

Allen Ngo, 10 Jul 2017 18:00

Vivo X9s Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor

Vivo X9s and X9s Plus debut in China

These new Vivo handsets come with a dual camera setup for selfies (20 MP + 5 MP), Qualcomm Snapdragon 652/653 processors, 4 GB RAM, all with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on top. The price tags read values equivalent to about $396 USD and $440 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 16:05

Google Android 7.0 Nougat usage now at 11 percent

Android Nougat usage continues to rise

In around 10 months since its official debut, Android 7 managed to conquer 11.5 percent of the market. Its predecessor, on the other hand, remains the most popular version, with a share of almost 32 percent.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 15:00

Sony G8441 Android flagship specs on AnTuTu reveal Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor

IFA 2017 | Sony G8441 hits AnTuTu

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 835-powered flagship device surfaced with Android 8.0 on board, and some leaks claim that it will be unveiled at IFA 2017 as Xperia XZ1, next to a Compact version.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 14:00

Samsung Galaxy On Max Android phablet with MediaTek Helio P25 Lite processor

Samsung Galaxy On Max hits India

This handset is the Galaxy J7 Max that was simply rebranded for online sales. It comes with Samsung Pay Mini and Social Camera, those interested being able to acquire it via Flipkart and has a price of around $262 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 10:45

Xiaomi Mi 6 Android flagship, Xiaomi plans to sell 100 million smartphones in 2018

Xiaomi plans to sell 100 million smartphones next year

After shipping over 23 million handsets in this year's second quarter, the Chinese brand announced an optimistic forecast for 2018, when they expect to sell more than 100 million smartphones.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 10:00

Lenovo confirms IFA 2017 keynote on August 31st (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo confirms IFA 2017 keynote set for August 31st

The keynote is scheduled for 23:00 local time the day before the official start of IFA 2017 where new product announcements are expected to be announced.

Allen Ngo, 10 Jul 2017 08:22

iMCO Watch with Cronologics OS and Alexa launches in India

Alexa-powered iMCO Watch launches in India

Unveiled back in April 2016, this Alexa-powered wearable has changed its name from CoWatch to iMCO Watch in the meantime and is now finally available for purchase via Yerha.com.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2017 07:55

The Essential Phone was pre-orderable for US$699 in May and should have shipped in June. (Source: Essential)

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone hits delays, trouble

Android brainchild Andy Rubin's Essential Phone should have shipped in June, but that date is over 10 days past. In the midst of the delay, CNBC's Todd Haselton has reported that Essential's head of PR has apparently left the company.

Douglas Black, 10 Jul 2017 07:20

The Meizu Pro 7 will be powered by a Helio X3O, MediaTek confirms

The Meizu Pro 7 is set to be the first device powered by MediaTek's flagship Helio X30 SoC. Hopefully, it gives other flagship devices a run for their money.

Ricci Rox, 09 Jul 2017 13:38

Microsoft's rumored upcoming phone might feature HoloLens like capabilities along with the ability to run full Windows. (Source: Digital Trends)

New Windows Mobile device being prototyped by Microsoft, likely AR/VR focussed

A new mobile device prototype, which could likely be focused on AR/VR, is doing the rounds in Microsoft HQ that could possibly signal the company's efforts for a comeback in mobile.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Jul 2017 12:41

Users running desktop apps traditionally had to sign out and sign back in to apply new DPI settings. (Source: Liliiputing)

Enhanced DPI scaling coming to Windows 10 in the Fall Creators Update

The latest Insider preview build of Windows 10 now gives desktop apps the ability to retrieve DPI/display scaling information from Windows without the need to log off the entire session and log back in.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Jul 2017 12:40

Microsoft Surface Pro series facing heavy throttling issues

Microsoft is promising up to 50 percent more performance with its latest generation of passively-cooled and actively-cooled Surface Pro tablets. Our own tests, however, show something far more disappointing.

Allen Ngo/Alexander Fagot, 09 Jul 2017 07:59

Huawei Enjoy 7 launched - Snapdragon 425

The Huawei Enjoy 7 has been launched and while it's not a terrible package for its accompanying price tag, there's a chance Huawei could have done more with this one.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2017 23:51

Moto G5S and G5S Plus may launch on July 25

Motorola doesn't plan on slowing down anytime soon, with a new leak revealing specifications of the upcoming G5S Plus. It's expected to launch alongside its slightly smaller, less powerful sibling, the Moto G5S Plus.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2017 18:46

Samsung cancels plans for the S8 Mini

Despair, ye folks who love pint-sized devices, Samsung will not be continuing with their plans for an S8 Mini!

Ricci Rox, 08 Jul 2017 16:08

The new Samba client for Android doesn't use updated SMB protocols. (Source: Android Police)

Google's new Samba client for Android uses the highly vulnerable SMBv1 protocol

The SMBv1 protocol was the entry route for the recent ransomware attacks, and it comes as a surprise that Google is still developing an app based on this protocol — even after it has been deprecated, putting end users at risk.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jul 2017 12:43

Chrome OS might be getting a new touch-friendly launcher soon. (Source: Pocketnow)

Touch-friendly interface coming soon to a Chromebook near you

Canary builds of Chrome OS feature a touch launcher suggesting that Chrome OS could soon power touch-enabled displays in the near future

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jul 2017 12:40

The Manli P106-100 (F336G) mining card features reference GTX 1060 specs. (Source: Manli)

Zotac, Manli and Biostar get on the dedicated mining cards bandwagon

With the ever increasing cryptocurrency mining demand for mid-range GPUs leading to the shortage of graphics card stocks, more and more manufacturers are announcing new mining cards. Manli, Zotac and Biostar are the newest companies to present their mining models.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Jul 2017 10:49

The backup power system consists of a 100 MW Li-ion Powerpack from Tesla, coupled with Neoen's Wind Farm near Jamestown, South Australia. (Source: Tesla)

Elon Musk and South Australian authorities team up to develop the biggest Li-ion backup battery

The grid-scale renewable energy backup system will provide enough power for more than 30,000 homes and will become the highest power battery system in the world by a factor of 3, according to Elon Musk.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Jul 2017 10:48

Nokia 8 Android smartphone promo poster leaks online

Nokia 8 leaks online

This upcoming 5.2-inch handset is expected to feature IP68-rated protection from the elements, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB or 6 GB RAM, a dual-camera setup, an iris scanner, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2017 08:20

The Surface Pro features improved performance, battery life, and design over the Surface Pro 4. (Source: Microsoft)

Surface Pro users complain of random shut-offs

Microsoft has confirmed that some Surface Pro units are being affected by sudden and random hibernation — though other users assert the laptop is simply turning off abruptly, causing them to lose work.

Douglas Black, 08 Jul 2017 07:19

Sequent is a self-charging smartwatch on Kickstarter

By using a kinetic charging system, the Sequent smartwatch promises to be the world's first fitness tracker and smartwatch with an "infinite" battery life.

Sam Medley, 08 Jul 2017 06:17

Moto G5S Plus specs leaked

A possible new model of the Moto G5 may bring more premium materials, a larger screen, and a dual-camera setup for vastly improved photos.

Sam Medley, 08 Jul 2017 00:13

Motorola Moto G5 Android smartphone in Blue Sapphire finish

Motorola launch event coming later this month

The event is scheduled to take place in New York City on the 25th of July, and it is expected to involve a few new Moto Mods, as well as the Moto Z2 Force flagship, a handset that has been in the rumor mill for a while now.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2017 00:10

Mid-range Asus ZenFone 4 spotted on Geekbench

The expansive ZenFone 4 series is nearing its launch and a new model equipped with the Snapdragon 660 has now appeared with the model name Z01KD.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2017 22:43

Lenovo IdeaPad 320, 320s, 520, 520s, and the Yoga 720 are finally available in Europe

Lenovo's refreshed 2017 lineup of budget to mainstream consumer offerings range from as low as 320 Euros for the 15-inch IdeaPad 320 to as high as 1200 Euros for the 15.6-inch Yoga 720.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2017 22:10

A custom Nokia phone immortalizes the first meeting between Putin and Trump

The much-anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin has come and gone, and a Russian company is offering a smartphone that commemorates the moment. Its customized Nokia 3310 is made of premium materials, features a distinctive design, and unsurprisingly fetches a high price.

John Garcia, 07 Jul 2017 20:48

Jawbone fitness trackers, Jawbone finally out of business as of early July 2017

Jawbone is apparently gone

Although the company declines to comment, multiple sources confirm that the brand that delivered many Bluetooth headphones, wireless speakers, and fitness trackers is now gone and its CEO and many employees moved to Jawbone Health Hub.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jul 2017 12:25

The Orwl is quite small but includes a plethora of security features. (Source: Crowd Supply)

"Self-destructing" PC will keep hackers at bay

The Orwl mini PC includes a plethora of security features including the protection against physical tempering, which triggers a "self-destruct" mechanism even if the device is unplugged.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2017 10:48

The difference between a monolithic GPU and an MCM GPU. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia intends to make the leap to multi-GPU design

The multi-GPU design from Nvidia bunches together multiple GPU dies and many DRAM dies interconnected with very fast I/O direct paths on a single chip.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2017 10:46

Qualcomm has faced legal challenges in the past, particularly anti-trust charges by the Federal Trade Commission. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm seeks ban on iPhone sales in the USA

Qualcomm has escalated an ongoing dispute with Apple by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC), asking for a ban on import and sales of iPhones in the USA. Qualcomm claims that Apple is using non-standard intellectual property of theirs without fair compensation.

Douglas Black, 07 Jul 2017 02:57

PS4 on PC: Sony brings PlayStation 4 games to PC via PlayStation Now

Sony has released 20 PlayStation 4 titles as a part of their PlayStation Now game streaming service. By using PS Now, these games can be played on either a PlayStation 4 or PC.

Sam Medley, 06 Jul 2017 23:39

The HYDROGEN ONE, its true form shrouded in a sea of black. (Source: RED)

The future is real: RED announces its new 'holographic' smartphone

Offering lots of promises but few concrete details, RED has announced a smartphone capable of displaying holographic content. The phone's display supports multi-dimensional video and audio, and it can be pre-ordered today, although at a very premium price.

John Garcia, 06 Jul 2017 20:53

The Moto Z2 Play, sporting a Lunar Gray finish. (Source: Motorola UK)

If you live in the UK, you can now pre-order the Moto Z2 Play

The well-received Moto Z2 Play is making its way from North America to the the British Isles. UK residents can now pre-order the device from Motorola's website, as well as other retailers, for £379.

John Garcia, 06 Jul 2017 19:56

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 spotted on Geekbench - Snapdragon 835

The Mi Mix 2 has made its trip to popular benchmark platform, Geekbench. Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM, Android 7.1.1 Nougat.`

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2017 19:26

HTC U11 Android flagship in blue finish, mid-range sibling rumored to launch soon

Mid-range HTC U11 variant surfaces online

The leaked specs and features of this upcoming HTC handset include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, a 5.2-inch full HD display, Bluetooth 5.0, 16 MP cameras on both sides, as well as a 2,600 mAh battery and Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2017 19:00

HMD's new partnership with ZEISS marks a return to form for Nokia devices

Finnish corporation, HMD Global, has entered a new partnership with Carl Zeiss AG that will see upcoming Nokia devices carry optical hardware made by the company.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2017 11:31

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android smartphone hits Thailand as J5 Pro with more memory and storage

Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro launches in Thailand

The Galaxy J5 (2017) has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage, while the Galaxy J5 Pro comes with the same design and features, but gets 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage instead. Its price in Thailand is about $293 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2017 10:30

Nokia 6 unlocked Android smartphone with 32 GB storage, in Copper finish, now available on Amazon Prime

Nokia 6 hits the US via Amazon

The unlocked Nokia 6 is compatible with AT&T and T-Mobile. Available for pre-order in copper finish as a Prime Exclusive device, this 32 GB handset has a price tag of $229.99 USD and shipments should begin next month. The black and silver variants will be released in just a few days.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2017 09:40

The Surge S1 aims to balance performance and power-efficiency for upper-mid range handsets. (Source: Fonearena)

Xiaomi's Surge S1 SoC could find possible takers in the upper-midrange segment

The S1 Surge SoC hopes to carve its own space in the hotly contested ARM processor market with a likely launch on some upcoming Nokia phones.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:51

Bixby's English debut is currently being hindered for want of big data and effective team communication. (Source: The Verge)

US launch of Samsung's Bixby delayed due to data-deficient AI

Lack of big data and inefficient communication between Samsung's offices in the US and Korea is proving limiting for Bixby whose US launch is still a while away.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:45

The Nubia N2 features mediocre specs with one standout feature - a 5000 mAh battery. (Source: Android Hits)

The 5000 mAh ZTE Nubia N2 launches in India on Amazon

A midrange spec sheet coupled with a humongous 5000 mAh battery and a 16MP selfie camera make the ZTE Nubia N2 standout from the rest of the pack.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 07:35

Europeans want devices that can be easily repaired

In 2014, a poll showed that a majority of consumers in the EU would prefer to repair their old devices instead of just buying new ones. Recently, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for device manufacturers to create products better suited to meet this demand.

Sebastian Eifrid, 06 Jul 2017 06:07

Identity verification is now just a video call away. (Source: MSPoweruser)

Skype Lite for Android updated with user verification integration for Indian users

Integration of a citizen's 'Aadhaar' identification into Skype is now possible, providing Indian users with identity verification facility for important calls.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jul 2017 05:41

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