First Xiaomi Mi 7 rumors surface - Q1 2018 launch a possibilty
Rumors of the Mi 7 have surfaced, with sources claiming the flagship will feature a 6" OLED display, up to 8 GB of RAM, a glass or ceramic build, and the Snapdragon 845.
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IFA 2017 | Archos announces the Diamond Alpha+ smartphone
The new 5.2-inch Diamond Alpha+ handset by Archos has a Snapdragon 653 mid-range processor under the hood but packs no less than 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. It is expected to hit the European market in October.
Samsung Galaxy S7 explodes during charge
A Korean user has reported the explosion of her one-year-old Galaxy S7, an event that left her with burnt hands and furniture.
IFA 2017 | The Trekstor WinPhone 5.0 is the better of two new Windows Phones and will likely appeal to businesses
Two new Windows Phones were announced at IFA 2017. One appears to be an overpriced budget phone, but the second is a premium looking mid-range handset that wouldn't look out of place in a business environment.
Samsung J7+ officially launched
The J7+ has been officially launched in Thailand, so it's only a matter of time before it makes its way into the global market. Some would consider it ill-named, though, as it has the same display size as the regular J7, and a significantly smaller battery.
IFA 2017 | Kirin 970 officially unveiled, Neural Processing Unit for AI functionalities onboard
The Kirin 970 has been officially announced, and while it doesn't really do much new in terms of raw power, it brings improvements in the GPU and power efficiency region, with the SoC being built on TSMC's 10nm process.
IFA 2017 | CAT unveils two new ruggedized smartphones
The CAT S31 and S41 are the latest ruggedized smartphones from the manufacturer. Both devices are IP68 and MIL-SPEG-810 G certified and run Android Nougat.
IFA 2017 | Huawei CEO officially announces October launch for Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro
Previously mentioned in an email invitation, Huawei's upcoming October 16 event was announced again, this time during the company's keynote at IFA. The event will launch the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, both of which will sport Huawei's new flagship chipset, the Kirin 970.
Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Geekbench
Xiaomi's new device, the Mi A1, has been listed on Geekbench, with its scores and specifications largely being a match to what we saw in the recently released Mi 5X. The A1 is expected to be an Android One device, which means that it will carry stock Android instead of Xiaomi's MIUI skin.
IFA 2017 | Motorola intros the Moto X4 smartphone
The new Moto X4 mid-ranger is a 5.2-inch handset with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board that features a Snapdragon 630 processor, various memory/storage configurations depending on the market, and a dual camera setup. It will hit the US market later this fall.
Robin Blue Honor 9 no longer Chinese exclusive, headed to the UK
The Honor 9's limited edition Robin Blue variant will make its UK debut later this month. An increase in RAM accompanies the phone's vibrant paint job, but the rest of the specs remain unchanged.
Memory-laden HTC U11 available in the UK later this month
The HTC U11 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is available to pre-order from HTC's UK website. It comes in various colors and should start shipping very soon.
IFA 2017 | Alcatel A7 and A7 XL coming this November
Another pair of Alcatel smartphones debuted today: the A7 and A7 XL. The two sub-€300 handsets are meant for budget-conscious buyers who are looking for a device with good photo-taking capabilities. Expect them to go on sale late autumn.
IFA 2017 | Alcatel debuts Idol 5 and Idol 5S entry-level and mid-range handsets
Two new Alcatel Idol smartphones are now available for European consumers. The Idol 5 is a budget device with a quad-core processor and limited storage space, while the Idol 5 features higher specs including an octa-core CPU and twice as much internal memory.
IFA 2017 | Sharp announces return to European smartphone market
CEO J.W. Tai exclaims "Sharp is back" during a press conference at his company's booth. The new collaboration between Sharp, Foxconn, and UMC will ensure improved economies of scale for Sharp to expand outside of its home market in Asia.
ZTE silently intros the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone
Featuring the same design as the Snapdragon 835-powered Nubia Z17, ZTE's Nubia Z17 Lite has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 under the hood. It comes with two 13 MP cameras on the back, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.
It's official: Apple's iPhone 8 event will be held on September 12
Apple has sent invitations for its iPhone 8 launch event, which will be held for the first time in the Steve Jobs Theater inside Apple's 'spaceship' campus.
IFA 2017 | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus now official
The new Xperia XA1 Plus comes with a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, a 23 MP Exmor RS main camera, a 5.5-inch full HD display, as well as 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. It should hit the market in late October.
IFA 2017 | SanDisk intros the world's largest microSD card to date
More than two years after the introduction of the 200 GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I as the world's largest microSD card, SanDisk sets a new world record by unveiling its 400 GB sibling.
IFA 2017 | Archos reveals the Access and Core low-end smartphones
The Archos Access comes with a quad-core processor and a screen size ranging from 4 to 5.5 inches, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. The Core smartphone, its 5-inch sibling, comes with up to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The prices start below US$60 and go as high as US$120.
IFA 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact now official and both get the SnapDragon 835 SoC
Sony have now made the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact official. Both feature Android 8.0 Oreo, SnapDragon 835 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 19 MP Sony sensors. This means that despite the size reduction, the XZ1 Compact still contains flagship performance.
Andy Rubin issues apology for Essential customer privacy debacle
After a massive privacy foul-up, Essential's Andy Rubin has issued a formal apology to customers that had their personal information emailed to other customers. Essential will provide affected individuals with a one-year subscription to LifeLock and, possibly, a free Essential Phone.
IFA 2017 | LG V30 is now official after numerous leaks and teasers
The LG V30 has been made official at IFA. The 6-inch smartphone features a curved P-OLED display, a rear camera with a large F1.6 aperture and high-end audio features.
Early Samsung Galaxy S9 rumors claim Snapdragon 845 SoC and H1 2018 launch window
The Galaxy S8 successor is expected to be just a slight step up in both software and hardware with the small possibility of an embedded onscreen fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi Mi A1 surfaces on Weibo
This handset is supposed to launch as the first Xiaomi smartphone with stock Android on board. The details are not available yet, but the leaked images reveal a Galaxy S8-like slim-bezel design.
WhatsApp will soon allow you to chat with verified businesses
Facebook-owned WhatsApp has started a pilot program to verify business numbers. This allows customers to directly chat with businesses for quicker updates and problem resolution.
Huawei Y6 2017 Smartphone Review
Low price - large battery. The Huawei Y6 (2017) features a large battery and is ambitious, yet quite low-priced. Can it bear up against the competition or did Huawei calculate too tightly? Find out more in our review
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 150 g
Google announces the availability of ARCore Augmented Reality SDK
Google has announced the availability of an early preview of the ARCore API for developers to create AR experiences for qualified Android devices. The initial preview is restricted to the Pixel phones and variants of the Samsung Galaxy S8.
Lenovo Moto C Plus Smartphone Review
The better Moto C! The Chinese manufacturer Lenovo is trying to stir up the low-budget segment of the smartphone market with its new C series. Our review shows that the Moto C Plus has some paramount improvements compared to its 5-inch counterpart without the additional "Plus".
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 162 g
Verizon starts rolling out Android Oreo to Google Pixel handsets
Contrary to popular notion, Verizon has started to seed the Android Oreo update to Google Pixel phones on its network much before any other major US carrier has initiated the process.
Fitbit Flyer wireless headphones coming in October
Featuring a rugged, sweatproof design and customizable fit, Fitbit's first Bluetooth headphones integrate Waves MaxxAudio technology and can be pre-ordered already for US$129.95.
Lenovo Moto C Smartphone Review
New go-to device in the low-budget segment? The Chinese manufacturer Lenovo is trying to stir up the low-budget segment of the smartphone market with its new C series. Find out whether the company will succeed in our review.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 154 g
Google pulls 300 Play Store apps infected with WireX botnet malware
Google has removed nearly 300 apps from the Play Store after researchers identified that they were infected with malware. Around 70,000 users in over 100 countries have been affected.
Google launches Certified Android device program
Google has announced its new Certified Android devices program. Designed to give customers the guarantee of a malware-free device out of the box, it is the company's latest effort to clamp down on Android security.
Gionee to release a new mid-range smartphone with a 6-inch 18:9 display
Gionee is the second Indian company to release smartphones with 18:9 displays. The unannounced Gionee codename SW17W08 was listed in GFXBench, and it features a 6-inch display with 1440x720 resolution, a 2.6 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helip P25 CPU, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.
MediaTek intros Helio P23 and P30 mid-range processors
The two new chips keep the typical mid-range Cortex-A53 core blocks used by their predecessors, but provide new GPUs and modems. Both are scheduled to roll out in the last quarter of this year.
NYPD contemplating on replacing 36,000 odd Windows Phones with iPhones
In the continuing habitual setback for Microsoft in its mobile endeavors, the NYPD will soon be scrapping its 36,000 odd smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1 for iPhones. The department is taking the decision in the wake of Microsoft halting updates for the ill-fated mobile OS.
Honor 6C to be Chinese rival to Redmi Note 5A
The Honor 6C may have launched in Europe but the Chinese market is still yet to get it, with Huawei positioning the lower mid-range offering as a rival to the just released Redmi Note 5A.
The iPhone 8 could launch on September 12
Apple has scheduled a product announcement event on September 12 and all expectations are that this could very well be the event that the Cupertino giant would announce the new iPhones and the Watch Series 3 to the world.
IFA 2017 | LG V30 will feature an advanced Hi-Fi Quad DAC for a more customizable listening experience
The LG V30 builds upon the audio prowess of its predecessor, the LG V20, by featuring an ESS Sabre 32-bit Quad DAC complete with presets and digital filters to offer an audiophile grade experience even with not-so-capable audio hardware.
Xiaomi Mi 5X to launch worldwide on September 5
This budget handset that has the same camera setup as the Mi 6 flagship currently retails for the equivalent of US$220 in China and next week it will finally hit other markets.
Blackberry set to licence their android build to other manufacturers
Blackberry is in talks with device manufacturers to license their security enhanced Android build, according to the India Times. Blackberry already has three brand licensing deals, and this move would increase the market coverage of their software.
Blackview BV8000 Pro camera bug fixes released
The BV8000 Pro sports a 5" FHD display, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a Helio P25, and a 4180mAh battery. Being a rugged phone, it also comes with an IP68 certification.
Deal | You can snag an Xperia XZ for less than $400
The Xperia XZ sports a 5.2" FHD display with Corning Gorilla Glass, 3 GB of RAM, up to 64 GB of storage, a Snapdragon 820, a 23MP rear camera, a 13MP selfie shooter, and a 2900mAh battery.
Android rules mobile world with close to 90% market share
Sales figures by analytic firm Gartner imply that there are nine devices running on Android for every one running on iOS. Samsung leads the smartphone market comfortably, with Apple coming in second and Huawei a close third.
Nokia 6 Smartphone Review
News from Finland. With the Nokia 6, Nokia sends its current smartphone top model into the race. The 5.5-inch Android smartphone is better equipped than its entry-level colleagues, the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5, and therefore it runs in the mid-range. Our test shows how it fares there.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), Adreno 505, 5.5", 169 g
Alcatel Idol 5 leaks online
The new Idol handset that surfaced recently on GFXBench appears to be on its way. A set of (apparently) official press images has just leaked online thanks to Roland Quandt, alongside the confirmation of the handset's main specs.
Samsung claims the Note 8's battery will retain 95% capacity after two years
Samsung has made a huge stride in the battery technology behind its smartphones released this year, but has made little mention of it anywhere until now. According to its mobile chief, the new Note 8 will retain an impressive 95 percent of its capacity after two years.
Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite coming to Malaysia next month
This handset comes in addition to the six ZenFone 4 variants that have been recently released. Its main highlight is the 16 MP front camera and is expected to hit Malaysia for around US$210.
HTC eyes potential sale
HTC is said to be potentially eyeing a sale of the company among a range of strategic options currently being evaluated. Another option being considered is the sale of its burgeoning Vive VR headset business.
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