OnePlus 5 launch event officially announced
The myriad teasers regarding the OnePlus 5 have finally led to an actual launch date. OnePlus will officially debut its new flagship smartphone in a live event on June 20.
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T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to get Nougat this week
Although there is no precise date, we now know that T-Mobile has approved the Nougat update and the rollout of the new firmware should begin by the end of this week. There are no details about the changes, either, but we do not expect any surprises.
Oppo unveils R11 smartphone
The highlights of the new Oppo handset include a 20 MP selfie camera, a dual-camera setup on the back. This 5.5-inch smartphone has a Snapdragon 660 processor inside and 4 GB RAM.
Honor 9 billed for June 12 release
The Honor 9 is set to be released on June 12. It will feature the Kirin 960, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870
ZTE are billed to announce the release of their new mid-range device, the V870. It will come with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and the Snapdragon 435.
Moto Z2 Play coming to India this Thursday
This 5.5-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 under the hood, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage or 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage space hits the Indian market with a free Moto Armor pack for every pre-order.
OnePlus 5 to launch in two weeks
A new OnePlus 5-related teaser surfaced on Weibo, this time showing a calendar with the number 20 circled and the "Save the date" tagline next to it. These being said, we should get ready for the arrival of the new OnePlus handset.
Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X
Xiaomi's new device, spotted carrying a Snapdragon 660 on GFXBench a while ago, has been speculated to be released as the Mi 6X.
Amazon Fire Phone successor in the works as "Ice"
Two unnamed sources who spoke to Gadgets360 reveal the plans to replace fire with ice, this supposedly being the name of Amazon's next generation of smartphones. These handsets are expected to come with a Snapdragon 435 processor, Android 7.1.1, and a price tag around $100 USD.
New OxygenOS Open Beta builds now available
The new beta software updates based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat target the OnePlus 3, which gets OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while its younger sibling, namely OnePlus 3T, receives OxygenOS Open Beta 8.
Nextbit Robin receives Android 7.1.1
The new firmware for this handset now supported by Razer comes with the official patches from Google dated April 1, 2017. It has 560 MB in size and provides overall performance and security improvements.
Samsung might announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) smartphone today
This 5.2-inch Android handset has been spotted on Amazon with a full metal body, packing an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and running Android 7.0 Nougat.
Andy Rubin's Essential brand accused of trademark infringement
Spigen, a smartphone manufacturer that owns trademark rights to the term "Essential," has sent a Cease and Desist order to Andy Rubin's Essential company. Claiming that Essential infringed on their copyright, Spigen demanded that Essential stop using the trademark.
Qualcomm announces launch of new Quick Charge 4+
Qualcomm has announced the launch of their new Quick Charge 4+ and its said to charge up to 15% faster than Quick Charge 4.0.
Nokia 3, 5, and 6 will receive Android O
Although the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 still have to become available for purchase outside China, HMD Global has just confirmed that all three handsets would get Android O once Google delivers the new firmware to its OEM partners.
New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild
An unidentified device leaked on Weibo earlier. 5" display, Yun OS, no fingerprint reader.
Oppo R11 press images leaked
The leaked press images reveal the color options of the phone and confirm some of the rumors concerning the phone's design.
The Pokemon Company catches huge boost in profits
Due to the success of Pokémon Go, The Pokémon Company saw their net profits jump from $5.6 million in 2015 to over $140 million in 2016.
Oukitel U16 Max Smartphone Review
Chinese gold standard. The giant new smartphone from the Far East not only tries to impress with size and weight but also with features that are decent for the price of about 130 Euros (~$145). We ask ourselves where the Chinese took shortcuts this time.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 6", 223 gMoto Z2 Play announced alongside new Moto Mods, coming this summer
The successor to last-year's surprisingly capable Moto Z Play is now official and coming soon. The Moto Z2 Play will hit US shores this summer, come with an upper mid-range price tag, and bring several new Moto Mods in tow.
Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0
The Nubia Z17 launched today. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, Quick Charge 4.0, and dual rear cameras.
COMPUTEX 2017 | Prototype of Snapdragon 835-powered notebooks unveiled
Mobile processor heavyweights, Qualcomm, unveiled a prototype of a notebook running Windows 10 on a Snapdragon 835 SoC.
Lithium-ion battery catches fire aboard flight to San Francisco
A single faulty AA battery belonging to a passenger was responsible for an emergency landing two hours into the cross-country flight.
Asus provides a clearer launch window for the ZenFone AR handset
Taiwan will be the first region to experience ASUS' take on augmented reality. The Zenfone AR will launch in that market mid-June. US customers will have to wait until late June or early July to get their hands on the Tango-powered smartphone.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium now has an official release date and price
The Xperia XZ Premium's June launch estimate has been revised to a more exact date: June 19. Pre-orders for the new handset will begin one week earlier. An official price of $799 has also been announced by Sony.
BlackBerry KEYone hits the US via Amazon and Best Buy
After being available for pre-order for almost two weeks, this new BlackBerry flagship that features a full QWERTY keypad is finally reaching select Best Buy physical stores, as well as Amazon and BestBuy.com.
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface
Renders of the Mi Note 3 leaked earlier in the day, with the device shown sporting dual rear cameras and a front-mounted fingerprint reader.
Samsung Galaxy Feel unveiled in Japan
This 4.7-inch handset runs Android Nougat out of the box and features 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as a 16 MP main camera. The price and launch date are not known yet.
Unknown Nokia handset with 8 GB RAM hits Geekbench
Although Nokia 9 supposedly surfaced on Geekbench a while ago as HMD Global TA-1004 with 4 GB RAM, now we hear that this upcoming flagship might launch with no less than 8 GB RAM. However, nothing is official yet.
The Lab - Crowdsourcing program for the OnePlus 5
OnePlus are back with their crowdsourcing program, The Lab, where users get the chance to win a OnePlus 5.
Moto E4 billed for July launch
A leak surfacing today has touted the Moto E4 for a July 17 release. The device will sport a 5" HD display, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage memory.
JLab Audio launchess three new wireless earbuds
The three new products that succeed the award-winning Epic2 Bluetooth Sport Earbuds retail at prices between $24.99 USD and $39.99 USD, all offering a six-hour battery life and, IP55 dust/sweatproof rating, as well as Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity.
New Umidigi flagship on the cards - 8GB RAM, curved screen, Helio P30
Information from UMIDIGI has touted the release of a new flagship device. It will feature 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, an ultra-wide curved screen, and MediaTek's new Helio P30.
More Lenovo Moto Z2 Play renders leak suggesting a June 1st reveal
The long-rumored Z2 Play is expected to be slightly thinner than the Z2 and with a smaller internal battery while maintaining compatibility with existing MotoMods.
Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2017 already out in the wild
Samsung has yet to even announce the new models and YouTube users already have the devices on hand.
Mysterious high-end Xiaomi device spotted on GFXBench
A mysterious device, expected to be the Mi 6c, was spotted on GFXBench today. It was listed as carrying 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and the Snapdragon 660.
Leagoo M5 Edge brings style to the budget market
Images of the Leagoo M5 Edge leaked earlier on and it looks like the company is keen on bringing the edge form to the budget segment.
Leak details ARM Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 for 2018
The Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 will succeed the A73, A53, and Mali-G71, respectively, when they launch sometime next year. ARM will reveal more about the SoCs and the accompanying features at Computex 2017.
Lenovo still struggling in smartphone market
Lenovo smartphones continue to bleed money with higher losses compared to a year earlier. Fortunately, revenue from the PC division has been more than enough to keep the Chinese manufacturer afloat.
LG V30 concept art reveals a sliding secondary display
Early renders of LG's next flagship, the V30, show that LG is experimenting with interesting concepts involving their incorporation of a second screen.
Essential FIH-PM1 to be unveiled on Tuesday
Andy Rubin's phone brand is going to unveil "something big" on May 30th, most likely during his appearance at the Redcode Code Conference, an event scheduled to kick off on the same day.
Huawei Honor 9 images leak ahead of June 27th reveal
TENAA documents reveal three SKUs for the upcoming Honor 8 successor and a largely unchanged chassis design.
"Cloak and Dagger" vulnerability can leave your Android phone open to attack
The exploit, which has long been theorized, was confirmed by computer security researchers. By using invisible overlays and some clever social engineering, hackers can quickly gain full control to an Android device.
Kyocera DuraForce Pro comes to T-Mobile with an exclusive feature
T-Mobile has a new rugged smartphone courtesy of Kyocera. The DuraForce Pro is a mid-range handset that features the usual damage resistance certifications, but also includes a video recording feature that is exclusive to this carrier.
Android 7.0 Nougat heading for more LG devices
The list of smartphones, phablets, and tablets that receive the Nougat treat from LG includes the V10, G5, G Pad III 8.0, and the Stylus 2. Even more, it looks like even the two-year-old G4 flagship receives the new firmware.
LG V30 renders surface - Flagship to carry hefty 5500mAh battery
LG are set for the release of their new flagship device, the V30. The device may sport a QHD OLED display, Snapdragon 835, and a 5500mAh battery.
OnePlus to discontinue sales of the OnePlus 3T
OnePlus are set to end official sales of the highly successful OnePlus 3T, a move that will anger fans of the OEM. The 3T was released in December.
Nubia Z17 - First device to feature Quick Charge 4.0?
Quick Charge 4.0 was billed for a first half release, and it looks like the Nubia Z17 will be the first device to carry this technology.
Moto X Force gets Android 7.0 Nougat
This Android handset that was unveiled back in late 2015 receives the most recent major iteration of Google's mobile operating system starting with Latin America, so the Verizon-exclusive Motorola Droid Turbo 2 should get the latest security patches as well.
Huawei Y6 2017 - Budget device with front flash
Huwaei's new budget device, the Y6 2017, has been announced. It will carry 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a front flash.
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