Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini spotted online
Although not confirmed by Samsung yet, this 4.6-inch Android handset has been listed by a UAE-based online shop LetsTango.
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Dec 28, 2015
Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 hands-on video now online
The video is accompanied by supposed press renders and claims of a Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Dec 27, 2015
HP Spectre x2 12 now available in parts of Europe
The Microsoft Surface competitor comes standard with detachable keyboard starting at 1300 Euros.
Dec 26, 2015
Rumors point to incoming Huawei D8 smartphone for 2016
The roadmap shows the P9, P9 Max, and a possible D8 with Kirin 960 SoC and sapphire display.
More images and details leak on Xiaomi Mi 5
The smartphone promises to carry flagship specifications according to the source.
Dec 24, 2015
UMi claims upcoming Zero 2 to be world's first deca-core smartphone
The Chinese manufacturer is also promising dual rear cameras, 2K resolution, and 4 GB RAM for under $300.
HTC launches mid-range One X9 smartphone
The smartphone includes a 5.5-inch FHD display with a Helio X10 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy A9 now official in China
This 6-inch handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, formerly known as 620, next to 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, microSD support, and has a generous 4000 mAh battery.
Snapdragon 820 benchmarked
In the first half of 2016, the first devices with the new high end SoC called Snapdragon 820 are supposed to appear. Qualcomm has now finished its developing devices and allowed us to run first benchmark tests on the high-end SoC.
Lenovo Miix 700 now available for pre-order
The tablet and active pen will target the Surface Pro 4 crowd for a starting price of 1000 Euros.
Dec 23, 2015
MediaTek Helio X20 spotted on Geekbench
Judging by the leaked results, the new chip is going to deliver really high performance.
Alcatel One Touch Idol 4 could ship with Snapdragon 652
Other features include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB of internal memory.
BlackBerry apparently sold less than 50,000 Priv handsets
Although BlackBerry sold 700,000 handsets during the third quarter, Google Play Store data suggests that Priv sales did not exceed 50,000 units.
Samsung could start making AMD chips next year
While big names like Apple and NVIDIA are already using Samsung's chip foundries, AMD is expected to join them next year.
Moto X Pure Edition (2014) gets Android Marshmallow
The unlocked/SIM-free editions of this handset now get Doze battery optimization, as well as all the other goodies that come with Android 6.0.
Dec 22, 2015
Microsoft Lumia 650 renders leak
Windows Central has published the first renders of the Lumia 650 based on alleged internal Microsoft slides.
Pink gold Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ hits China
Apart from its color, this handset has the same specs and price as the "regular" Galaxy S6 Edge+, but is only available in China for now.
LG unveils G Pad II 8.3 LTE
The most noteworthy feature of the new tablet is that it comes with a stylus.
Fairphone 2 now shipping
Fairphone promises to deliver 1,000 units by the end of the year, but only black matte back cover Fairphone 2 modular handsets are ready to ship by Christmas.
New leaks claim Snapdragon 820 SoC for LG G5
LG's own Nuclun 2 SoC may skip the G5 in favor of the upcoming V10 smartphone.
OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 2.2.0
This new software update for OnePlus' second-gen flagship killer brings holiday wallpapers, NTFS and exFAT support for OTG, and more.
Dec 21, 2015
Android 6.0 update for Nvidia Shield tablet now live
The update brings new apps and limited free games to persuade owners to upgrade as soon as possible.
China Mobile claims March 2016 reveal date for Samsung Galaxy S7
The leaked roadmap from China Mobile shows the next Samsung flagship with Snapdragon 820 SoC or Exynos 8890 depending on region.
Huawei P9 flagship could be revealed this upcoming March
The device is expected to carry dual rear cameras, a QHD display, and a new octa-core Kirin SoC.
Sony to boost battery run time by 40%
The new batteries, instead of lithium cobalt oxide compound usually used in positive electrodes, will use sulfur compound, thus allowing the cells to store additional energy.
Sprint LG G4 gets Android Marshmallow update
More than two months after the official Android 6.0 update for this handset came out, LG G4 owners on Sprint get Marshmallow as well.
Gold Nexus 6P coming to Best Buy
This variant was exclusively available in Japan so far, but the golden Nexus 6P will reach both the US and India this week.
Dec 20, 2015
Huawei boasts 100 million smartphones sold
The Chinese company announces record worldwide sales for 2015.
Next LG G Flex may incorporate new curved design
Allegedly, the supposed G Flex 3 will be a completely new design from the existing G Flex series and may be taking cues from the Galaxy S6 Edge.
Sony to streamline new smartphone offerings for 2016
Rumors from Foxconn claim only two new Sony smartphones to be released next year.
Dec 19, 2015
ZTE Axon Max with 6-inch display launched
The handset boasts a 7.5 mm thin, aircraft-grade aluminium-titanium alloy chassis and weighs 188 g.
Microsoft acquires Metanautix
This Palo Alto-based big data startup joins the Redmond giant to help improve its data platform, including SQL Server and the Cortana Analytics Suite.
Dec 18, 2015
Samsung and LG have no short-term plans for 4K UHD smartphones
Unlike Sony, the two South Korean manufacturers may have no immediate interest in smartphones with such high resolutions according to latest reports.
Samsung Galaxy A9 hits FCC
Since this 6-inch handset has just cleared the FCC, it is very likely to see it unveiled in early January during CES.
Xiaomi falls short of lofty 2015 sales forecast
CEO Jun Lei shrugs off the missed 80 million smartphone target and still sees tremendous growth ahead.
Qualcomm moving Snapdragon 618 and 620 to the new 650 series
The Snapdragon 618 and 620 will henceforth be known as the Snapdragon 650 and 652, respectively, in order to separate them further from the existing and less powerful 615, 616, and 617 lineup.
Yu Yutopia Cyanogen flagship launches in India
This $375 USD "flagship killer" is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, having 4 GB RAM and a 5.2-inch QHD display with 565 ppi by Sharp.
Breitling launches Exospace B55 luxury smartwatch
This new connected wearable includes a high-end quartz movement with advanced timing features offers basic smartphone notifications and has a titanium case.
Dec 17, 2015
Chinese companies looking to acquire Samsung manufacturing partners
Aggressively expanding Chinese companies are looking at suppliers and factories in South Korea to fulfill LCD and semiconductor demands.
Pebble firmware 3.8 now available
This update brings Timeline to Pebble Classic and Pebble Steel, while Time, Steel, and Time Round get Pebble Health.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book facing problems
After a few software updates, both devices still face various issues and Microsoft recently apologized for them on its community forum.
Skype for Business hits Android
After a preview program that lasted for a few months, the new Skype for Business app is finally available in the Google Play Store.
Apple developing 3D Touch technology for larger displays
Apple has invested in a research facility dedicated to new LCD, OLED, and 3D Touch technologies for iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and larger devices.
Dec 16, 2015
Designer Android Wear Watch Faces now available
The wallpapers are made to appeal to a wide range of users and are free to download.
More than 24,000 Android devices now on the market
Android continues to grow, with 28 percent more different devices available on the market when compared to 2014, sold by almost 1,300 different brands.
Apple iPad Air 3 could come early 2016 with no 3D Touch
Industry insiders claim no pressure sensitive screen for the next iPad Air and that the development of the iPhone 7 is in full swing.
CES 2016 | LG gram 15 coming next month
The largest member of the gram lineup will debut at CES 2016, powered by Windows 10 and Intel Skylake processors, yet weighing less than 2.17 pounds.
Samsung unveils the PRO Plus 128 GB microSD card
This latest addition to the PRO Plus lineup provides speeds of up to 95MB/s and 90MB/s for read and write, this level of performance making it an ideal choice for use in high-end devices.
Online retailers leak Xiaomi Mi 5 specifications
The next flagship from the Chinese manufacturer may cost upwards of $600 USD if the retailer information holds true.
Dec 15, 2015
OnePlus X available without invite on Tuesdays
Those interested in this affordable premium handset will be able to acquire it without an invite each Tuesday starting today.
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