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.
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Dec 16, 2015
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.
Possible 4.6-inch OnePlus Mini spotted on GFXBench
The next mainstream OnePlus smartphone could carry a 1080p display, Snapdragon 810 SoC, and 4 GB of system RAM.
Leaked snapshots show HTC X9 smartphone
The X9 was rumored earlier last month through a promotional teaser. Additional images through TENAA reveal more about the next HTC device.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and S 10.5 get official CyanogenMod support
The LTE version of the 8.4-inch slate and its WiFi 10.5-inch sibling just got CyanogenMod 12.1 support.
AT&T BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update
Just as expected, the new firmware comes with camera improvements, security patches, and performance tweaks.
Samsung Galaxy S7 may include Force Touch and retina scanner
Exotic features may help separate the upcoming Galaxy S7 from others in the category.
Dec 14, 2015
Specifications leak on 6-inch Samsung Galaxy A9
New details on the capstone to Samsung's mainstream Galaxy A series show a FHD display and Snapdragon 620 SoC.
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime hits India
This new handset is a slightly improved version of the original Redmi Note and is the second phone manufactured locally, after the Redmi 2 Prime.
Honor 7 Enhanced Edition is now official
This new handset has the same specs as the regular edition, only featuring more internal storage and running Android Marshmallow out of the box.
Toshiba Tecra A50-C series now available
The four new Tecra A50-C SKUs come with Broadwell CPUs starting at 1060 Euros.
More Microsoft Lumia 850 renders leak online
Microsoft may soon bring more mainstream Windows 10 Mobile smartphones to market including the Lumia 850 Honjo.
BLU Products Life One X hits Amazon
This 5.2-inch Android handset powered by a MediaTek processor is a "Moto G killer" and can be purchased unlocked for just $149 USD.
Dec 12, 2015
HP Falcon smartphone emerges in GFXBench with Snapdragon 820 SoC
The 5.8-inch smartphone may be one of the first Windows 10 Mobile devices to run on the new Qualcomm processor.
Leak reveals smartphone plans from major manufacturers for H1 2016
2015 is coming to a close and the rumor mill is in full force regarding major releases from top manufacturers.
New Mainstream Nvidia Geforce 920MX, 930MX and 940MX GPUs on the way
There will be an update in the mainstream segment of mobile graphics cards from Nvidia with the Geforce 920MX, 930MX und 940MX.
Dec 11, 2015
Xiaomi Redmi 3 spotted on Geekbench
The handset also known as Kenzo uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and 2 GB of memory, but only appears to be running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Walmart launches its own mobile payment system
This service is already active, and its design allows it to work with other digital wallets, including Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Xiaomi notebook may come with Core i7 and GTX 760M graphics
Linux and older generation processors should bring down costs significantly for the Chinese manufacturer.
More renders and images leak on Nokia C1
The rumored C1 could carry USB Type-C and an ultra-slim profile with a supposed 2016 launch date.
Dec 10, 2015
Android 6.0 Marshmallow usage remains low
Google statistics show a a rise of just half a percent for the latest version of Android.
Portabook XMC10 laptop with foldable keyboard launched
It's powered by a quad-core Intel Atom x7-8700 processor clocked at 1.6 GHz accompanied by 2 GB of RAM.
Oukitel K10000 boasts 15 days battery life
The battery also supports reverse charging which means it can be used as a power source for other devices.
Multi-window support coming to Android
Members of the team behind Pixel C revealed in an Ask Me Anything session on reddit that multi-window mode will be added to Android, but that will only happe in the next major version.
Perfume to become next year's HTC flagship
The HTC O2 flagship been apparently canceled, being replaced by the Perfume, which will launch with Android 6.1 Marshmallow and Sense 8.0 UI.
HTC One A9 on AT&T gets the December security update
The update includes improvements to the camera software in addition to the usual security patches and performance tweaks.
Apple releases USB 3-compatible SD card reader
This $29 USD adapter allows its users to move photos from SD cards to iPhone handsets and iPad tablets, offering support for standard video and image formats, including JPEG and RAW.
Bluboo lauching X9 smartphone before the end of the year
The 5-inch smartphone will include a fingerprint reader on the back and will support 4G LTE.
Dec 9, 2015
Samsung refreshes Galaxy A8 with Exynos 5433 SoC
The Japan-only smartphone will be a variant of the current Galaxy A8 with a faster Exynos processor.
ZTE Axon mini Premium Edition now available
ZTE and AliExpress will sell the smartphone for almost $100 USD less than the retail price for a limited time.
Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 6c might arrive in March
The next-gen smartwatch and a cheaper device that would join the iPhone 6 lineup could be unveiled during the second March launch event by Apple in a row, claim industry insiders.
Mozilla discontinues Firefox OS handsets
Less than five years after its debut as "Boot to Gecko," the Firefox OS project comes to a halt as Mozilla stops offering smartphones powered by it via carrier channels.
Google Pixel C tablet hits the market
This 10.2-inch Android slate became available for purchase via the Google Store yesterday as expected, starting at $499 USD (the 32 GB variant).
HTC One A9 now available in Gold and Burgundy
The One A9 is expanding to two additional colors just in time for the Holidays.
Dec 8, 2015
Apple introduces its own charging case for iPhone 6s
Apple has released a case for the iPhone 6s meant to improve battery life.
Lenovo Zuk Z1 officially launching in Indonesia
BliBli.com will be the official online retailer for the Z1 in the region. Starting prices will be roughly 270 Euros for the 5.5-inch FHD smartphone.
Lenovo A7010 smartphone surfaces online
The handset comes with 5.5-inch FullHD display and MediaTek MT6753 processor.
More rumors pinpoint January 21st launch for Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus
Launch date may coincide with the Snapdragon 820 SoC and retail for a starting price at just under 300 Euros.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow hits Nexus devices
Next to the new emojis, this Android update also brings various security patches and performance tweaks, counting as December's security update.
Asus ZenFone Max is now official
This 5.5-inch handset has a generous 5000 mAh battery and a premium design, while its features include Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen protection, 4G LTE connectivity, and 2 GB of memory.
Amazon launches Fire HD 8 Reader's Edition tablet
This 8-inch slate comes with a year of Kindle Unlimited and a leather cover, has a price of $249.99 USD and can be already pre-ordered.
Huawei Mate 8 launches this December 9th in China
Prices start at around 430 Euros for the low-end SKU or up to 1000 Euros if purchased as a bundle with a Huawei Watch.
Samsung and Foxconn are the world's largest smartphone manufacturers as of Q3 2015
The Taiwanese company reported lower orders during the past quarter while Chinese ODMs are on the rise.
Dec 7, 2015
MSI GT62 6QE and GE72 6QE Apache Pro to launch with new GTX 965M GPUs
The 2016 GTX 965M refresh will appear first on MSI systems.
Sony Xperia Z6 rumoured to come in 5 sizes
According to various leaks, it might get official as soon as early January, at CES 2016.
Microsoft Lumia 550 with Windows 10 Mobile released
The Lumia 550’s price has been set to $130 (€125) in “select markets”. Microsoft hasn’t disclosed yet exactly which markets are meant.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow coming to Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note
Though still in the early testing stages, Xiaomi will soon update its two popular smartphones with Marshmallow and MIUI intact.
Dec 5, 2015
Growth of smartphone shipments in 2015 has slowed
According to IDC, smartphone shipments have only increased by single-digits.
Microsoft Lumia 850 renders appear online
The mainstream device will reportedly carry a metal frame and be about as large as the Lumia 950 XL.
Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus in legal trouble
The Chinese manufacturer is (again) accused of violating U.S. patents set by digital security provider Blue Spike LLC.
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