Leaked image shows a bunch of Moto phones coming this year
A leaked photo purportedly shows Motorola's planned smartphones for the rest of 2017. The lineup includes the recently announced C and C Plus, as well as a returning Moto X handset.
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Samsung Z4 coming to India for less than $90 USD
The Tizen platform lives on thanks to this 4.5-inch handset that comes with a quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 4G LTE support, and is scheduled to go on sale in India later this week for around $90 USD.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) hits AT&T
This new Galaxy J3 edition was introduced quietly and features a 5-inch 720p display, being powered by the Exynos 7570 processor, next to 1.5 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The handset comes with Android 7.0 and has a no-contract price of $179.99 USD.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ with 6 GB RAM hits Hong Kong
This version will not reach any other market for now. Shipments are scheduled to begin before the end of the month, the price of a flagship with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage reaching the equivalent of almost $900 USD.
HTC pledges to streamline operations after 8th consecutive quarter of losses
Taiwanese ODM HTC has reported its 8th consecutive quarter of losses this Q1 2017. The latest financial report from the company revealed its lowest revenue in a year. The upcoming flagship HTC U 11 is a possible bright-spot for the company this year.
HTC U 11 teaser claims "360 real-life recording" features
A teaser launched just days ahead of the official reveal is seemingly hinting at 360-degree recording capabilities, but this is likely an exaggeration for extra-wide front and rear camera sensors.
Google hopes to speed up Android updates from OEMs with Project Treble
Project Treble aims to create an API, allowing vendors to focus on changes to the Android framework rather than changing specific code in the OS for their devices. The result will hopefully be faster and more reliable OS updates from all OEMs.
Dual-camera Gionee S10 handset coming soon
This upcoming handset is expected to hit the market with a MediaTek MT6755 processor on board, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a dual-camera setup, all with Android 7.0 Nougat on top.
Vivo X9s Plus spotted at TENAA for certification
The X9s Plus and its dual front-facing cameras could be one of the first smartphones to ship with the Snapdragon 660 SoC.
Google's "Taimen" phone leaks on Geekbench
The next flagship from Google may have been posted on Geekbench 4, giving us a first look at its speedy performance.
Nubia Z17 apparently surfaces online
Next to a few TENAA images, there is one fresh AnTuTu entry related to this upcoming handset. The specs it reveals include a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, as well as a dual-camera setup.
Sony's affordable Xperia L1 is now available in the US
The L1's gorgeous appearance belies its $199 price tag. Under the hood, however, the phone packs components more in line with its mid-range price.
Samsung Z4 is official, arrives later this month
Featuring entry-level specs in a compact size, this new handset is meant for budget-conscious buyers in developing countries. The Z4 launches in India late May, at a yet-unknown price. Additional regions will receive the device soon after.
HTC U11 shows up on GFXBench
Also known as HTC Ocean, this 5.5-inch handset surfaces online once again. The list of specs revealed by GFXBench includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and more.
Verizon snatches Straight Path from under AT&T to secure 5G spectrum space
Verizon has outbid AT&T for the purchase of Straight Path, a small company that holds several hundred licenses in the 39 GHz and 28 GHz spectrums. Verizon will close the $3.1 billion deal over the next 9 months.
Samsung may be working on a flagship-class flip phone
The clamshell design may live on in a rumored Samsung device boasting some smartphone features, including OLED displays, a fingerprint reader, and a Snapdragon 430.
Xiaomi opens its first retail store in India
The first Mi Home retail location In India is scheduled to open its gates on May 20. Located in Bengaluru, this store will offer all Xiaomi products, from smartphones and power banks to air purifiers.
WhatsApp for Tizen gets Voice Message and Call Again features
Two years after receiving voice calling capabilities, WhatsApp for Tizen gets updated with two new essential features, their names being self-explanatory - Voice Message and Call Again.
Honor 8 Lite launches in India
This 5.2-inch handset that was unveiled back in February is now available in India, where the only variant up for purchase right now is the $279 USD model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, in a premium black finish.
Sprint plans to offer 2.5 GHz 5G by late 2019
The 4th largest cellular carrier in the U.S. is aiming to bring 5G to commercial clients in late 2019.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AT&T get the red tint fix update
Although this patch has been around for a while, it is now finally available for AT&T users as well. Once applied, it offers an easy way for Galax7 S8/S8+ users to eliminate the red tint issue.
Indie hit To The Moon comes to Android
Highly praised for its story and soundtrack, To the Moon now brings its one-of-a-kind experience to Android.
McAfee antivirus will be pre-installed on Galaxy S8 devices
McAfee VirusScan software is now coming pre-installed on Galaxy S8 devices as part of a partnership between the two companies. Will it have a noticeable impact on users, or is this just more bloatware?
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom finally hits the US
After quite a long wait, this 5.5-inch handset powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor and featuring a dual-camera setup with a 2.3X optical zoom factor can be acquired in the US for $329 USD.
REVVL is an upcoming line of affordable T-Mobile smartphones
T-Mobile is tripling down on its current value-minded strategy with a new line of smartphones. The REVVL T1, T2, and T3 Pro aim to offer good specs and good looks at an affordable price.
Unlocked Galaxy S7 handsets in the US get Android Nougat
After quite a few carrier variants received the new firmware, the Galaxy S7 SM-G930U model finally gets the first Android Nougat-based update. Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge units in the US should follow soon as well.
Unlocked Galaxy S8/S8+ now available in the US
Pre-orders for the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available with an availability date set for May 31st.
HTC continues revenue slump after disappointing U Ultra and U Play sales
HTC is struggling against stiff competition from China and weak smartphone sales, but they're not through the woods yet. If their recent financial report is any indication, their HTC U 11 will need to pull its weight.
New Nubia handset leaks online
This upcoming handset features a dual-camera setup, as well as the flash strip design that was introduced by the Meizu E2. Although this might be wrong, the leaked image might show the Snapdragon 835-driven Nubia Z17.
Asus ZenFone 4 Max surfaces online
This 5.5-inch handset was listed on an official Asus website apparently by accident, being removed promptly. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4G LTE, and more.
LG X power2 coming to the US this month
Although it was supposed to arrive in June, this smartphone with a massive 4,500 mAh battery and a 13 MP main camera with Zero Shutter Lag is expected to hit the North American market by the end of this month.
Google working on a new OS for smartphones
Known as "Fuchsia," this operating system for smartphones uses a custom kernel that is not based on Linux. Sadly, Google did not reveal anything about its plans for this operating system yet.
Oukitel K10000 Pro coming soon
The successor of the handset with a 10,000 mAh power pack unveiled back in late 2015 promises to arrive with the same massive battery, next to a MediaTek MT6750T processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and a 12V/2A charger that can fully charge it in about three hours.
Samsung Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C10 Plus are in the works
These two new handsets are expected to debut as the direct successors of the Galaxy C9 and C9 Pro. Their model numbers are SM-C9100 and SM-C9150/9158, but no other details are available right now.
More analysts showing Huawei well ahead of competitors in China
Huawei knocks Oppo back to second place with Xiaomi inching closer to overtaking Apple in the Chinese smartphone market.
Blackberry pulls Priv and Passport from online store
The smartphones were pulled from Blackberry's online store this morning, as well as older devices like the Classic. The DTEK50 and DTEK60 are still available for purchase at discounted prices.
Quick Charge 4 finally coming to devices later this year
After being delayed for several months, Quick Charge 4 will finally make its way to smartphones. Qualcomm has declined to mention any specific devices that will support the technology but has stated that they should arrive later this year.
New iPhones on track to go on sale in October
A Economic Daily News report claims that production of iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s are on track for the new iPhones to be announced by Apple in September and go on sale in October.
OnePlus officially announces OnePlus 5 launch date
The OnePlus 3 and recently launched OnePlus 3T will get a worthy successor in the OnePlus 5 which is coming this summer. OnePlus is known for offering fans smartphones with high-end specs well below the cost of flagships from Apple, Samsung, and Google.
LG smartphones hit a market share of 20 percent in the US
This figure is a new record for LG Electronics, its market share translating to more than 7 million smartphones shipped in the US during the first quarter of the year, reveals data from Strategic Analytics.
Oppo unveils F3 Selfie Expert smartphone with dual front-facing cameras
The 5.5-inch smartphone is a smaller version of the existing F3 Plus with a MediaTek SoC instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon set to launch later this week.
Honor 8 Pro Smartphone Review
On to new pastures. Huawei has delivered one of its best flagship smartphones yet with the latest Honor 8 Pro. You can find out in our detailed review, how the most powerful Honor device of all times fares in the comparison with well-known competitors of the high-end segment.
HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 5.7", 184 g
Microsoft teases another Surface device on May 23
Just days after Microsoft released the Surface Laptop at their #MicrosoftEDU event, the company is teasing yet another Surface-related device at an event in Shanghai on May 23.
OnePlus teases long-rumored OnePlus 5 smartphone
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is confirming that his company is indeed working on the next flagship smartphone, but not much has been revealed as is typical of the manufacturer.
You can now make calls from your smartphone via banana (yes, seriously)
Call your friends or talk to Siri, just don't eat it. The Banana Phone is the $40 accessory you definitely don't need—but that doesn't mean you shouldn't buy it.
Drop tests reveal weak points in the Galaxy S8's display
The impressive Infinity Display on the Galaxy S8 performed poorly in numerous drop tests, suggesting that the thin bezel makes the glass more prone to shattering.
Acer teases Holo 360 smartphone with integrated 360-degree cameras
The work-in-progress Android smartphone was just a small asterisk in the Next@Acer press event, but it serves as a tiny glimpse into what Acer may have in store in the next few years.
Sharp Aquos R may be coming soon to Europe
The Aquos smartphone series has a long history in Japan and only dabbled in regions overseas. This may soon change according to a rumor claiming that Sharp will reintroduce the Aquos series to Europe with the upcoming Aquos R.
Jelly smartphone brings Android 7.0 and 4G in a 2.45-inch package
The device claims to be the world's smallest 4G capable smartphone. Measuring in at 1.7" by 3.6" by 0.5", it can accurately lay claim to that title.
Qualcomm to unveil Snapdragon 660 next week in China
Qualcomm has sent out press invites for an event in Beijing on May 9, where they are preparing to launch the mid-range Snapdragon 660 chipset.
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