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The Mi 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Firmware files of the Mi 7 throw some more light on what we should expect from the Xiaomi flagship

The Mi 7 will be Xiaomi's next device in its premium Mi product line. A teardown of what appears to be the device's firmware has revealed some more information about it. Files on the firmware point towards the presence of features like an OLED display, EIS, a 3170 mAh battery, and NFC support.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 23:20

Huawei Honor 9 Lite Android handset gets Face Unlock in late February 2018

Honor 9 Lite gets Face Unlock in India

The quad-camera Honor 9 Lite receives the software update that enables Face Unlock after a few other Honor devices, such as the Honor 7X and the Honor View 10. According to the website that broke the news, the update arrives in stages and should be fully deployed by March 5. Priced below US$200, the Honor 9 Lite is one of the few handsets in the same price range to support this feature.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Feb 2018 21:40

The price tag leaks came from "mobile reporter" Evan Blass. (Source: Forbes)

Price tags leaked for Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

As Samsung has been shipping over 70 million smartphone units each year for the last two years, it certainly seems likely the South Korean company is not short of loyal fans. But will these loyal fans be willing to shell out on the new Galaxy S9 and S9+ flagships when they discover the astronomical price tags? According to a new leak, expect to fork out €841 (~US$1037) for a brand-new Galaxy S9, while the Galaxy S9+ will cost €997 (~US$1229).

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2018 21:34

The Meizu M6 Note. (Source: Pocket Lint)

The Meizu X2 is coming, and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 845

Meizu Vice President Li Nan has confirmed that a new device is in the works. The device, the Meizu X2, will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 and will likely ship with a price tag in the $450 range when it is launched much later in the year.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 16:48

The ZTE Blade V8 Mini.

The ZTE Blade V9 and Moto G6 Play pay a quick visit to Geekbench

The Blade V9 has made the trip over to Geekbench, Snapdragon 450 in tow. It's joined by the Moto G6 Play, Motorola's upcoming budget device which features the less impressive Snapdragon 430.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 16:02

The first-gen Nokia 6 was powered by a Snapdragon 430. (Source: Pocket Lint)

Nokia 4 to be powered by the Snapdragon 450

The Nokia 4 will be one of HMD's budget releases for the year. The device is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 450—Qualcomm's new 14nm SoC that records performance figures similar to those of the Snapdragon 625.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 15:36

Xiaomi has been backing up the Black Shark Tech Inc. mobile-making company since August 2017. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's "Blackshark" gaming phone spotted in AnTuTu benchmarks

The 'Blackshark" comes equipped with a Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 8 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It also integrates a 2160 x 1080 screen and runs Android 8.0. The AnTuTu benchmark results place it above the Samsung Galaxy S9+.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2018 13:35

Huawei Honor 7X Android phablet, unlocked variant could retail as Mate SE in the US

Unlocked Huawei Honor 7X apparently being rebranded as Mate SE in the US

At the end of last week, the Huawei Mate SE was listed on both Amazon and B&H Photo Video. Even more, it also got an official page on Huawei's website. However, all these listings of the rebranded Huawei Honor 7X were removed since then. The US$249.99 Mate SE apparently will come in grey and gold, but now it looks like we have to wait for it to get a proper release.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Feb 2018 13:33

Image: Xperia Blog

Leaked photo shows possible prototype of Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

The Xperia line may be a getting a refresh in the form of the Xperia XZ2 Compact if a photo posted on Xperia Blog is to be believed. The photo, which was posted by a commenter, claims to show off a prototype of the small form factor flagship rumored to appear at MWC 2018 next week.

Sam Medley, 20 Feb 2018 23:19

The leak does not reveal any device renders or schematics. (Source: Pocket-lint)

HTC's entry-level Desire 12 specs revealed through leaked retail box

HTC is once again pushing the envelope for entry-level devices with the upcoming Desire 12.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Feb 2018 14:57

Nokia 10 renders (Source: Nokiapoweruser)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Nokia 8 Pro allegedly under development

The Nokia 8 Pro is expected to hit the market in August-September with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 onboard. Obviously, nothing has been confirmed by HMD Global yet.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2018 12:17

The popular keyboard application Swype has officially been discontinued. (Source: Swype)

Swype Keyboard app discontinued on Android and iOS

Nuance will stop the development of the Swype Keyboard app for iOS and Android. The company has ceased all support for the standalone application and will focus its efforts on built-in keyboards for phone manufacturers instead.

Jonathan Maes, 20 Feb 2018 11:09

HP previously partnered with Apple in 2004 to resell its iPod with HP branding. (Source: Wikipedia)

HP to officially resell Apple products

HP will be reselling Apple's iPhone, iPad and Macs to its enterprise customers. The new program is aimed at giving its customers a one-stop solution for the deployment and support of multiple devices and operating systems in the workplace.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Feb 2018 01:43

The "Xperia" name was inspired by the word "experience". (Source: Sony)

Xperia missing from mysterious Sony MWC 2018 teaser

Sony has released a new video clip in relation to the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2018 event that does not actually feature a physical handset. What new smartphone development is Sony possibly planning to reveal at the trade show in Barcelona next week?

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2018 22:27

The Moto Z2 Force. (Source: Lenovo)

The Moto Z2 Force makes an uneventful trip to DxOMark

The Moto Z2 Force stopped by at DxOMark last week and mostly underachieved, with its video score, in particular, doing its best to remind us of 2015 flagships.

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2018 20:34

Xiaomi could become the second largest Chinese smartphone brand by Q2 2018

A report by analytics firm Digitimes has projected Xiaomi to overtake OPPO and become the second biggest Chinese smartphone brand in the world, just behind Huawei.

Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2018 20:14

The successor to the LG G6 (pictured) is said to feature a 6.1-inch MLCD+ display. (Source: LG)

Next LG flagship rumored to sport a 6.1-inch 18:9 MLCD+ display

LG will be launching a successor to the G6, but it will come later this year with the Korean company targeting a June launch window. It won't have a pOLED display, but it will feature some interesting new LCD technology and pack a Snapdragon 845.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Feb 2018 11:33

Maze Alpha X Smartphone Review

81% Maze Alpha X Smartphone Review

Cheap, bezel-less, good? The Maze Alpha X succeeds the recently introduced Maze Alpha and sells for 50 Euros (~$62) more on the virtual shop counter. On the outside, the screen has grown by 240 pixels vertically and the pixel-free portion on the front was decreased accordingly. We will evaluate the device's strengths and weaknesses in this review.

Mediatek Helio P25, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 6", 210 g

Florian Schaar, 18 Feb 2018 23:49

More issues have hit the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. (Source: Google)

Pixel 2/XL running warm, draining batteries after February security patch

Google's flagship handsets, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, have been hit by more software bugs. This time, users are reporting overheating issues and poor battery life following the February security patch.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Feb 2018 10:07

The Amazon-exclusive Essential PH-1 in Halo Gray with Alexa on board. (Source: Amazon)

Essential launches Amazon-exclusive version of Phone PH-1 with Alexa

Essential has launched a further fresh color variant of its Phone PH-1. The new Halo Gray color is exclusive to Amazon and also comes pre-installed with Amazon's Alexa personal voice-assistant.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Feb 2018 02:24

The Mi Mix 2S could be the world's first SD 845-powered smartphone. (Source: Weibo / XDA Developers)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is coming for real, iPhone X-like gestures and Snapdragon 845 in tow (video)

New evidence points to the existence of the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S — the first smartphone touted to sport the Snapdragon 845 SoC. The Mi Mix 2S could also feature iPhone X-like gestures for navigation along with a side notch for housing the selfie camera.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Feb 2018 23:33

Expect a full screen and 18:9 aspect ratio with the HTC Desire 12. (Source: TechRadar)

Leak claims new HTC device is the HTC Desire 12

Notebookcheck recently reported on a new smartphone being developed by HTC, however, the device was codenamed "Breeze" at the time. This new model is now expected to be the upcoming HTC Desire 12.

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2018 22:06

Alcatel 5, 3V, 1X Android handsets coming February 2018 (Source: Alcatel USA)

Alcatel 5, 3V and 1X coming next week

The Alcatel 5, Alcatel 3V, and Alcatel 1X were all introduced at CES 2018, and on February 24 they are scheduled to hit the market. Powered by MediaTek processors, they are all expected to target budget-conscious consumers.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2018 14:45

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Coral Blue variant leaked image

Samsung Galaxy S9+ with Snapdragon 845 hits AnTuTu

The Samsung Galaxy S9+ with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor apparently scored an impressive 265,267 AnTuTu score, obliterating the Snapdragon 835-driven Samsung Galaxy S8+ which scores around 170,000 points.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2018 09:18

The Essential Phone PH-1 now comes in three new colors. (Source: Essential)

Essential launches its Phone PH-1 in three new limited edition colors

Essential doesn't look like it has any immediate plans to slip quietly into obscurity. The company has just launched three new color variants of its Phone PH-1 to help rekindle interest in the device.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Feb 2018 08:59

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro roll out in India

The Snapdragon 625-powered Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is an affordable all-rounder that starts at US$156, while the slightly more expensive Redmi Note 5 Pro employs a Snapdragon 636 chip, a dual main camera, and a 20 MP selfie shooter.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2018 20:05

The Nokia 6. (Source: Pocket Lint)

Images of the Nokia 1 and Nokia 7 Plus surface

A new leak by tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has detailed the forms of the upcoming Nokia 1 and 7+. The Nokia 7 Plus is particularly interesting, as it spots dual rear cameras, and will be an Android One device.

Ricci Rox, 15 Feb 2018 18:10

Devices like the Nokia 7 and 8 were not launched in the US. (Source: Juho Sarvikas)

HMD sold 4.4 million smartphones in Q4 2017, more than OnePlus, Sony, or Google

Data by Counterpoint has hailed HMD as being the 11th largest smartphone brand in the world right now, ahead of traditional giants like Sony, HTC, and Lenovo.

Ricci Rox, 15 Feb 2018 16:34

Google has announced to support more locales and languages for Google Assistant in 2018. (Source: Elger van der Wel)

Google Assistant will support 17 new languages in 2018

Google is planning on bringing its Google Assistant service to a large number of new countries and the voice assistant will also support multiple new languages in 2018. The company has announced this during a presentation at the Digital New Initiative Summit in Amsterdam.

Jonathan Maes, 15 Feb 2018 15:37

The new MIT AI chip is bringing power efficient neural-net processing to mobile and IoT devices. (Source: MIT)

MIT reveals superefficient AI chips for smartphones

Researchers at MIT managed to simplify and adapt the intricate algorithms required by large neural-nets in order to be ran on mobile devices and smart home appliances.

Bogdan Solca, 15 Feb 2018 13:03

Bixby is going to be in every Samsung product by 2020. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung bringing Bixby voice assistant to TVs, white goods, to boost AI efforts

Samsung is looking to expand its Bixby voice assistant platform across all of its consumer products, including white good, by 2020. The move is aimed at increasing its IoT footprint as well as its AI efforts.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Feb 2018 07:22

Microsoft Surface Phone/Andromeda coming H1 2018 or H2 2018 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 onboard

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Surface Phone could arrive by the end of June

The upcoming Microsoft Surface Phone is apparently ready to launch with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 inside. While the software for it might still need a bit of polishing, the final prototypes are ready and insiders familiar with the matter claim that this device should arrive by the end of 2018, or as soon as first half of the year.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2018 20:15

Huawei was founded by a former member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. (Source: GamerSeason)

US spy chiefs stick Huawei on "no buy" list

The heads of a number of American intelligence agencies have backed a "no buy" list that includes devices produced by Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE. The agents praised American telecommunications companies for not bowing down to pressure from the Chinese to sell their products.

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2018 18:59

The Nokia 8 is yet to have its kernel sources released. (Source: Juho Sarvikas)

A year after launching its first device, HMD is yet to release kernel sources for any of its smartphones

HMD, perhaps only second to Google in terms of software updates, has failed to release kernel sources for any of its devices so far. Users are also stuck with locked bootloaders, which makes any attempts at community support futile.

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2018 09:16

MIUI 9 rolled out in November last year. (Source: Gizmochina)

List of Xiaomi devices to receive MIUI 10 surfaces

The next version of Xiaomi's MIUI skin, likely to be named MIUI X, will be released to all recent devices. We expect a rollout in the second half of the year.

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2018 08:54

A new Android exploit has users unwittingly mining for Monero. (Source: Malwarebytes)

First large scale mobile mining malware hits millions of Android users

"Millions" of Android users have been affected by a cryptocurrency malware exploit, according to researchers at Malwarebytes. Users are redirected to a website that hijacks their device and mines for the Monero cryptocurrency.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Feb 2018 08:08

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Android flagships almost hit 4 million units sold in 2017

Google has sold 3.9 million Pixel handsets in 2017

Although Google is still way behind the giants that are Apple and Samsung, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL reached more than 3.9 million customers in 2017. However, both Google's handsets arrived in October, making this number of sold units quite impressive.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 22:47

Face ID technology is expected to be featured in future Apple flagships. (Source: MacRumors)

Smartphone market share forecast predicts Apple gains

A leading market intelligence research company has issued a report forecasting smartphone market share gains for Apple in 2018. Samsung remains in the top spot but could see a drop in overall market share.

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2018 20:50

Blackview BV9000 Pro Smartphone Review

80% Blackview BV9000 Pro Smartphone Review

Powerful brick. Back in August, we had the BV8000 Pro in review. Today, we are proud to present its successor, the BV9000, and you better watch out: That thing is a massive brick and most likely tougher than a human being. It also marks a point in time where Blackview is the only OEM with two current outdoor smartphones listed in our database. The newcomer shares several features with its own predecessor. In some aspects Blackview has managed to improve upon the phone, in others the company has made it worse. Let’s take a closer look and find out what exactly this means in our extensive review of the BV9000.

Mediatek Helio P25, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 5.7", 253 g

Florian Schaar, 13 Feb 2018 18:03

LG Vision AI in action (Source: LG Newsroom)

LG reveals upcoming smartphone AI features

In addition to the LG Vision AI and LG Voice AI features, the next-gen LG smartphones will also come with a set of exclusive voice commands for Google Assistant. These technologies will be shown at MWC 2018 starting February 26.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 17:06

Asus is rumored to showcase the ROG gaming phone at MWC this year. (Source: NoypiGeeks)

Rumor | Asus is working on a gaming smartphone

The upcoming smartphone could be showcased at MWC 2018 together with the Zenfone 5 family. Being a gaming device, Asus could also opt to release it under the ROG brand.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Feb 2018 16:08

Gigaset GS370 Plus Smartphone review

81% Gigaset GS370 Plus Smartphone review

Wasted potential. With the GS370 Plus, the German communications company Gigaset offers an attractively priced mid-range smartphone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Weaknesses with the screen, among other things, damage our overall impression of the 5.7-inch device though.

Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.7", 145 g

Marcus Herbrich, 13 Feb 2018 15:28

Verizon HQ in New York

Verizon to start locking phones later this year

The only major US carrier that offered completely unlocked devices decided to change its policy due to theft, so Verizon Wireless customers who get a new phone now have to go through a probationary period that lasts from the purchase date to the activation of the service.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 14:05

BLU Vivo X phablet (Source: BLU Products)

BLU Vivo One and Vivo X unlocked Android handsets coming soon

Miami-based BLU Products unleashed two new handsets, namely the quad-camera Vivo X and the budget-friendly Vivo One. Just as expected, both run Android Nougat and use MediaTek processors.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 12:25

Samsung will launch a new wireless charging pad alongside the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. (Source: WinFuture.de)

Leaked manual reveals a new wireless charger for the Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung has prepared a new wireless charging pad for its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

Jonathan Maes, 13 Feb 2018 10:29

Google is all set to overhaul the UX in Android P. (Source: XDA Developers)

Android P to get more 'Notch' friendly

Google has started work on the next iteration of the Android OS, Android P. The update is expected to overhaul the Android UI and also bring OS level support for devices that sport an iPhone X-like notch.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 08:31

Sales of Andy Rubin's Essential Phone PH-1 have been underwhelming. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone sells just 88,000 units in its first 6 months on the market

Andy Rubin's Essential is getting a tough dose of the reality of selling high-end smartphones in a market dominated by Samsung and Apple. New figures from IDC show that the startup has sold fewer than 90,000 handsets since it launched six months ago.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Feb 2018 00:24

Asus ZenFone 5 Lite color options (Source: Evan Blass)

New Asus ZenFone 5 Lite images and details leak online

Not long after the regular ZenFone 5 surfaced online, the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite was spotted in black, white, and red, next to a few technical details. Both handsets are expected to feature a vertical dual camera setup on the back and should be unveiled at MWC 2018.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 17:00

SquareHome 2 Android launcher with Windows 10 Live Tiles interface (Source: Google Play)

Get Windows 10 Live Tiles on Android thanks to SquareHome 2

Although it has not been updated since last November, SquareHome 2 remains a popular launcher app that is widely regarded as the best solution for those who want Windows 10 Live Tiles on their Android device.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 13:15

Microsoft Launcher 4.6 Android launcher app (Source: Google Play)

Microsoft Launcher finally gets Cortana support

Microsoft Launcher, the Android app once known as Arrow Launcher, has reached version 4.6 and finally received full Cortana support. This digital assistant can make calls, schedule meetings, change the wallpaper, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 09:48

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