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HTC has just confirmed on Twitter that its flagship device would get 60 fps video recording support "over the next couple of months" but failed to come up with a launch date for the software update that would deliver this feature.

Japanese brand Sharp has been releasing bezel-less handsets since 2014, and now the new Aquos S2 is available in China as promised. The price of this Qualcomm Snapdragon 630-powered phone is around US$370.

Images of a new Sony Compact-series smartphone have leaked, with speculation that the device may be an "XZ Compact" or "XZ1 Compact". Far from following the trends of today's flagship design, Sony make it clear that they are sticking to their own design language.

Xiaomi has two handsets with a dual camera setup on the market, but none in India yet. However, this is going to change in September, when the first Xiaomi phone with this popular feature is scheduled to hit the local market.

A render made by a case manufacturer showing an iPhone in their rugged case appears to show the iPhone 8 will have an all-screen design and an on-screen button. The location of the fingerprint scanner isn't shown, but it could be under the screen, on the back, or completely absent in favor of an IR scanner.

This month's update is based on Android 7.1.2 and Android 7.1.1, depending on the device targeted. In addition to the Pixel and Nexus handsets, the Nexus Player digital media player and the Nexus 9 tablet also got updated.

This 5.2-inch rugged handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor that was initially available as an AT&T exclusive is finally available unlocked from Amazon, carrying a price tag of US$297.05.

The South Korean manufacturer will dedicate at least seven of its manufacturing plants to OLED production just to satisfy Apple.

Live photos show off what is likely a development model of the Google Pixel 2. There are slight changes to the aesthetic, but (sadly) a headphone jack is nowhere to be found.

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that the next-gen Galaxy flagship will use a new type of mainboard that would allow for a bigger battery without increasing the device's dimensions.

The much awaited UMIDIGI Crystal has finally been launched and it's a solid device for its intended market space. Presale begins on August 15.

A third color variant is now available for the OnePlus 5. The new "Soft Gold" model is a limited-edition handset that features the same specs and price as the black and gray versions of the device. There is also a new Slate Gray model with increased memory.

An intensified advertising campaign and ramped up production will delay the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 by a week. The upcoming phablet will now be available starting September 15 .

Revenue has dropped 7.85 percent YoY as HTC continues to scramble and expand its product base.

This new wireless headset comes with improved Bluetooth connectivity, a bendable, around-the-neck design, also featuring a splash resistant coating, a customizable button, as well as Samsung's proprietary Scalable Codec tech.

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S8 Active with the rugged phone being exclusive to AT&T for a limited time before it will presumably be available on other US carriers as well as off-contract. During the launch period, there are numerous deals available that are focused on encouraging the purchase of other Samsung products or AT&T services.

Google has discounted its Pixel smartphones by US$200 to kickoff its Back to School event. That's not all: there's a free Daydream View VR headset bundled in as well.

New pictures of the Galaxy Note 8 have just gone live and seem to corroborate earlier reports of a Galaxy S8-esque design with a squared-off look at the corners, along with the presence of dual rear cameras and a redesigned S-Pen.

The LG Q6 will be getting its first international launch in India on August 10 as an Amazon exclusive after launching in South Korea earlier this month.

In addition to the upcoming REVVL, T-Mobile is expected to launch a handset developed by Coolpad as well. Scheduled to launch this fall, this smartphone is allegedly called "Alchemy" and is supposed to cost around US$100.

Although it has less memory and storage than the recently introduced black variant, this custom BlackBerry KEYone comes for about US$816, while the standard model without gold plating retails for around US$528.

A deep dive into Apple's HomePod firmware has revealed strings that point to the iPhone 8's enhanced Pearl ID facial recognition that could enable the user to unlock the phone even in odd angles, such as lying flat on a table.

Did you know that your smartphone harbors eighteen times the number of germs on the handle of a public toilet? Well, you do now, and that's as scary a thought as you think it is.

A new update for the Verizon Galaxy S5, Note 4, and Note Edge will roll out over the next few weeks, patching a few security holes and fixing some call-related bugs.

A list by Prioridata has revealed the top ten apps in the world, with Facebook-affiliated apps taking up six slots.

The traditional tablet market may be past its prime. Unless if you're Apple, Huawei, or Amazon, then YoY shipment numbers are likely doomed towards a downward spiral.

T-Mobile has leaked information on the upcoming REVVL T1 via a support page for the device on their website. The budget-oriented device looks to be a competitor to other budget champs like the Motorola Moto E4.

After privacy concerns caused Amazon to delist some phones by budget smartphone manufacturer BLU, the products are once again available through the online retailer. Although BLU has denied allegations of any wrongdoing, privacy issues with budget Android phones may remain a concern.

The Honor 8 sports a 5.2" FHD display, up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and HiSilicon's Kirin 950.

Huawei is on course to reach a partnership with telecommunications giants AT&T that will see its flagships sold by the carrier in the US.

Microsoft has released two feature updates to their Skype iOS and Android apps in quick succession. The first brought PayPal integration to iOS and Android apps, while the second adds a dark mode option to the Android app which helps reduce eye strain eye strain during night use.

After moving from Vibe UI to Vibe Pure UI with the launch of the K6 Power, Lenovo is now ready to deliver only pure Android handsets, and the first one is expected to be the K8 Note. This handset is scheduled for launch in India, on August 9.

Sharp has confirmed the Aquos S2 and announced a launch event that will take place in a couple of days. The new smartphone is intended for Chinese consumers and will be available to buy on August 8.

The Essential Phone has been listed on Best Buy's online store. Sprint and unlocked models in black and white colors are up on the site, although they're not available for pre-order yet.

Hopefully, the return of two industry giants like OPPO and Vivo helps in getting MediaTek back to the relatively impressive heights it was at before, if only for the benefits competition in the industry offers to consumers.

This 5.5-inch handset with a massive 5,000 mAh battery has been available in India for a while, and now it arrives in the US, where it can be acquired for prices starting at US$129.99.

The Nokia 8 is expected to be launched on August 16, which happens to be about a week after the supposed launch date of Android O. A Geekbench listing has shown a device that looks to be the Nokia 8 running on O.

Xiaomi has knocked off Lenovo from the top 5 list while Huawei is now a mere 2.5 million away from outpacing Apple.

While Verizon began selling a carrier-exclusive version of the ZenFone AR yesterday, Amazon has now posted an unlocked variant with two options, one of which is $50 cheaper than Verizon's. The unlocked ZenFone AR is only compatible with GSM networks.

The Honor Note 9 is to the Honor 9 what the Galaxy Note 8 is to the S8: Larger, more powerful, and almost certainly more expensive.

A leaked press render gives us our first look at the front of the LG V30. The image shows off the upcoming handset's slim bezels, its similarity to the LG G6, and most interestingly the omission of the V-series' secondary display.

Samsung has officially announced a new flip phone, but you can't have it. Unless you live in China, that is. The Leader 8 is exclusive to that country and packs specs that wouldn't expect to find in a phone that looks plucked straight out of 2006.

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be Google's flagships for the year, but new information touting both devices to opt out of headphone jacks has surfaced. Pixel fans won't take kindly to this, for sure.

Verizon Wireless customers can get the world's first handset with support for both Google Daydream VR and Tango AR for US$648, but there is also the choice to go with 24 monthly payments of US$27 each.

The front panel of the V30 integrates a P-OLED QHD+ display with Gorilla Glass 5 and the FullVision 2:1 design.

While the original KEYOne is built by TCL, the Limited Edition Black that retails in India is built and distributed by Optiemus, also featuring more memory and storage (4 GB and 64 GB vs. 3 GB and 32 GB on the TCL version).