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The Redmi Note 4 was a best-seller. (Source: MI)

Opinion | A Snapdragon 625 on the Redmi Note 5 may be the biggest mistake Xiaomi ever makes

Leaks surfacing last week point towards the next-gen Redmi Note 5 shipping with the Snapdragon 625, a thought that is sure to ring sour in the minds of Xiaomi fans across the globe.
Ricci Rox, 26 Nov 2017 16:24
The XZ Premium.

Deal | The Xperia XZ Premium is available for $550

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is currently on sale on Best Buy and Amazon for just $550, $150 off its launch price, which is an incredible bargain for one of the few Android devices with a 4k display.
Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:40
Nokia 8. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia 8 gets Oreo update, 5 and 6 to follow

HMD has sent out a final, stable Oreo update to the Nokia 8, effectively making them the third OEM to do so—impressive no matter how you look at it—with the Nokia 5 and 6 to follow suit in the coming weeks.
Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:27
The Xperia XZ. (Source: Sony)

The Xperia XZ and XZs receive Oreo

Sony has sent out Oreo updates to the Xperia XZ and XZs, keeping up its good form of sending updates out on time. We expect the Xperia X phones—X, X Performance, and X Compact to receive their updates in the coming weeks.
Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:22
Apple iPhone X Smartphone Review

90% Apple iPhone X Smartphone Review

No revolution. Apple launches the iPhone X for the iPhone's 10th birthday, which is sold in addition to the "regular" iPhones. The highlight is obviously the OLED screen with very slim bezels. The concept works really well in practice, and we did not miss the Home button.
Apple A11 Bionic, A11 Bionic GPU, 5.8", 174 g
Patrick Afschar, Klaus Hinum, Andreas Osthoff, Daniel Schmidt, 24 Nov 2017 23:35
Moto Z2 Force. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | The Moto Z2 Force is up for grabs for under $400

The Moto Z2 Force is currently available on T-Mobile, with prospective buyers having the option to pay it off at once for just US$375, an impressive 48% discount off its regular retail price of US$720.
Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 19:59
The iPhone X. (Source: CNET)

There's a chance the OnePlus 6 copies the iPhone X's design

Images of the upcoming OPPO R13 have surfaced online. The device could very well pass off as an iPhone X. Considering the relationship between OPPO and OnePlus, we wouldn't be surprised to see the OnePlus 6 take the same form.
Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 19:49
Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship and various accessories

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ might show up in January

New rumors claim that Samsung's next-gen flagships, namely the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+, could be revealed in full or at least teased during the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Sadly, there is nothing new to say about the possible launch of a Galaxy S9 Mini variant.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 14:15
MI7 would be the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature an edge-to-edge AMOLED display. (Source: Gizbot)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi7 to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM and edge-to-edge 6-inch OLED display

The Mi7 flagship is expected to hit the market in Q1 2018 and it could also include a rear fingerprint sensor, a 16 MP camera and facial recognition technology.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2017 13:57
Apple intends to use a single foldable screen instead of a dual-panel setup. (Source: USPTO.gov)

Apple applies for foldable phone patent

Apple's patent involves a single flexible display made of carbon nanotubes, micro-LEDs and a special shape memory alloy based on liquid metal.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2017 11:48
Christmas comes early for S6 users. (Source: The Android Soul)

The Samsung Galaxy S6 may just receive Android Oreo

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is way over two years old, so it comes as a pleasant surprise that Samsung service representatives have confirmed that the device will receive Android Oreo in the near future.
Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 08:46
BlackBerry KEYone Special Gold Plated Edition (Source: Axion Telecom)

BlackBerry KEYone 2 apparently surfaced on Geekbench

A handset known as "Qualcomm BBF100-1" surfaced on Geekbench and it is very likely to see it soon available on the market as a direct successor to the BlackBerry KEYone. Sadly, this handset has not been officially confirmed yet.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 00:15
LG G6. (Source: Digital Trends)

Deal | You can snag an LG G6 for a smidgen over £360 in the UK

The G6, LG's flagship released earlier in the year has seen a massive price slash over the months from its launch price of £649. Prospective buyers in the UK can get one on the cheap right now for just £363.
Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:56
Apple headquarters, Cupertino. (Source: Urban Splatter)

Apple are kings of the UK smartphone market

Data by Counterpoint has shown Apple's position as the kings of the UK smartphone market, albeit with a nigh-intangible advantage over rivals Samsung. Alcatel, surprisingly, finds a spot in the top five—just below Huawei, and above Motorola.
Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:43
Oreo on the Mate 9 brings good tidings. (Source: CNET)

A generic AOSP ROM booting on the Mate 9 may be the biggest milestone in recent Android history

The Huawei Mate 9 was updated to support Project Treble on its Oreo beta. A user on XDA-Developers has successfully installed and booted a generic version of AOSP Android on the device in what may just be a groundbreaking event in the history of Android.
Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:28
Apple iPhone X flagship pre-orders in South Korea exceed 300,000 units

iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea go beyond the 300,000 mark

The iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea exceed by far those of the iPhone 8, having managed to hit the 300,000 units mark already. Official sales are scheduled to kick off tomorrow, so there is still time for improving this record.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2017 14:45
Reviewers are very disappointed in the quality of the dual-camera of the Razer phone. (Source: Razer)

Razer CEO ensures camera fixes for the Razer gaming phone will be released soon

Reviewers were quite displeased with the overall quality of the dual 12 MP camera setup on the Razer phone, so the Razer CEO himself came forth and ensured everyone the company is well aware of the camera bugs and it will roll out fixes in the coming weeks.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2017 12:17
ZTE Blade V8 Mini in Review

82% ZTE Blade V8 Mini Smartphone Review

An inexpensive smartphone with a dual camera. ZTE is expanding their lower mid-range product line. Alongside the ZTE Blade V8 64 GB, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now introduced the ZTE Blade V8 Mini to the mobile market. The ZTE Blade V8's smaller sibling costs only 179 Euros (~$215, recommended retail price; not yet available on the American market). It is equipped with a dual camera, a fingerprint scanner and Android 7.0.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Adreno 505, 5", 149 g
Thomas Meyer, 23 Nov 2017 03:37
The Mi 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi kicks off Oreo beta program for the Mi 6

Xiaomi has kickstarted its closed Oreo beta-testing program, with selection currently ongoing and expected to last for a few weeks. The open beta is expected to begin by January 2018.
Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:58
The OnePlus 5 gets nothing too, of course. (CNET)

No Treble for the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus confirms

In an AMA on OnePlus forums yesterday, company staff confirmed that no current OnePlus device—5T inclusive—will be updated to support Google's new Project Treble.
Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:47
The Nova 2. (Source: Minideals)

Live images of a possible Huawei Nova 3 and the Honor V10 spotted in the wild

Images of an unknown device carrying the "Aurora" brand name have surfaced, and we have reason to believe the device in question is the Huawei Nova 3. It's either that, or the Huawei P11.
Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:32
Misfit Command (Source: Misfit)

Misfit Command hybrid smartwatch now up for pre-order

The successor of the Vapor is now official as the Misfit Command and can be pre-ordered starting at US$112.49. This hybrid smartwatch comes with a regular cell battery that can last up to an entire year.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2017 21:45
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a free download on iOS and Android. (Source: Google Play Store)

Nintendo's Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is now live on a smartphone near you

Nintendo sprung a surprise by announcing the availability of popular game, Animal Crossing, on iOS and Android app stores for free. The company aims to capture both console and smartphone gamers with its offerings.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 16:11
Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship to get a boring successor

We should get ready for a boring Samsung Galaxy S9

The Samsung Galaxy S9 could enter mass production next month and will leave drastic design changes aside, featuring a dual-camera setup, an improved processor, as well as a repositioned fingerprint reader. On top of these, we should also get ready for a 4-inch Galaxy S9 Mini.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2017 14:15
Face ID on the iPhone X offers a disappointing user experience.

Face ID on the iPhone X is a backwards step in usability

First impression: Face ID is undoubtedly a sophisticated piece of technology. However, it is fails to offer a better user experience than Touch ID as a method of authentication — even if it is theoretically more secure.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Nov 2017 07:42
IHS graph shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models (Image source: Apple)

IHS chart shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models

The iPhone X costs almost 2.5x more than the original iPhone SE in materials alone which coincidentally matches the 2.5x retail price of the Apple flagship.
Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2017 07:39
The BV8000 Pro.

Deal | Blackview offering a number of discounts for potential European buyers

Blackview is offering a number of discounts on its smartphones on Amazon today, with buyers in the UK, Spain, and France getting the chance to snag these devices on the cheap.
Ricci Rox, 21 Nov 2017 16:53
Intel has completed field testing of its 5G modem. (Source: XDA Developers)

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Intel has announced that its first commercial 5G modem, the XMM 8060, has completed end-to-end field testing, beating rival Qualcomm in the 5G race. It is also being rumored that Apple is in talks with Intel to incorporate Intel's 5G offerings in future iPhones.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2017 15:15
Huawei Honor 7X officially coming to North America (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Honor 7X officially coming to North America

Prices and exact shipment dates will be revealed during a live global press event in two weeks.
Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2017 14:00
OnePlus 3T Android flagship gets Android O

OnePlus 3 and 3T receive Android Oreo

Only a few days before the release of the OnePlus 5T with Nougat onboard, the OnePlus 3 and 3T flagships receive their last major software update. This Android Oreo-based update for them comes as OxygenOS 5.0.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2017 12:15
Google has at least one patch lined up for the Pixel 2. (Source: Google)

Google Pixel 2 software fix coming for crackling earpiece issue

Google has responded to complaints about a crackling or buzzing noise affecting some Pixel 2 owners. Apparently the fault is software-related and will be addressed in an upcoming patch.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Nov 2017 11:08
Future Samsung Galaxy smartphones may incorporate copper heat pipes (Image source: Samsung)

Future Samsung Galaxy smartphones may incorporate copper heat pipes

Mounting dedicated vapor chamber heat pipes would alleviate some of the temperature issues for future smartphones that current smartphones are already facing.
Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2017 07:08
Razer Hammerhead paired with the Razer Phone. (Source: Razer)

Razer Hammerhead earbuds get USB-C and Lightning Port options for iPhone, Razer Phone, and other android phones

Razer has refreshed their Hammerhead line of earbuds with two new digital based models using USB-C and Lightning Port connectors. The USB-C version comes with a DAC for improved audio.
Craig Ward, 19 Nov 2017 15:38
Samsung Galaxy S9 unofficial render (Source: DBS DESIGNING TEAM)

Purported Galaxy S9 benchmark scores are no match for the iPhone X

Benchmarks of a purported Samsung Galaxy S9 model have surfaced on Geekbench. While the scores show it to be one of the fastest Android flagships, it still is miles behind the iPhone X.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Nov 2017 08:19
The Honor V9. (Source: Digital Trends)

Released details of the Honor V10 point towards a nigh-perfect flagship

Final specifications of the upcoming Huawei Honor V10 have surfaced, and the Chinese flagship looks to be one of the best in its space, for the year. On paper, at least.
Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2017 23:17
The Ulefone Power 2. (Source: Gearbest)

The Ulefone Power 3 will come with a hefty 6100 mAh battery

The Ulefone Power 3 is set for a December release, with the device expected to feature a 6100 mAh battery and an 18:9 display. More importantly, it's said to run on Android 8.1 out of the box, which would be an impressive feat for an OEM in Ulefone's weight class.
Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2017 22:58
The BV8000 Pro. (Source: AndroidSis)

The BV9000 Pro is Blackview's next rugged premium device

The BV9000 Pro is expected to launch sometime next week, according to our sources, with the rugged device offering a number of improvements over its predecessor that was released a few months ago.
Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2017 22:49
Yet another Android exploit. (Source: Pixabay)

New Android security flaw allows screen recording without direct user permission

A security research firm has revealed an Android exploit which allows a rogue application to record all on-screen activity without the user's permission. This has been fixed in Android 8, but users on older versions are still vulnerable. Fortunately, the exploit works in a way which causes Android to create a notification in the status bar.
Craig Ward, 18 Nov 2017 19:16
Nokia 2 affordable smartphone with 4,100 mAh battery (Source: Nokia)

Budget Nokia 2 smartphone now available in the US

The 5-inch Nokia 2 is available in the US via Amazon for just US$99. Sadly, this Qualcomm Snapdragon 212-powered handset works on GSM networks like T-Mobile and AT&T, but it cannot be used on Sprint and Verizon Wireless.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2017 13:40
The Honor 7X succeeds the 6X.

Update | Multiple deals for Huawei and Sony

Update: Huawei has set out a series of impressive deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Hop in to find out which one catches your fancy.
Ricci Rox, 17 Nov 2017 18:57
The OnePlus 5 is poised to receive the Oreo beta by the end of the month. (Source: Techradar)

The OnePlus 5 and 5T will receive Oreo by the end of the year

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 5 and 5T will receive Oreo beta updates by the end of the year, with the full, stable update to come in early 2018. The Oreo beta program for the OnePlus 3 and 3T has been opened for months.
Ricci Rox, 17 Nov 2017 18:24
The Nokia 8. (Source: Twitter)

Deal | You can snag a Nokia 8 for under $500

The Nokia 8, one of the few no-nonsense flagships currently on the market, is currently available on Amazon US for just a bit over $470, and on Amazon UK for £380.
Ricci Rox, 17 Nov 2017 18:15
OnePlus 5T. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus officially launches the 5T with an 18:9 screen and a new approach to the dual camera design

The OnePlus 5T is now official, with an 18:9 minimal-bezel screen, and a new approach to the dual camera setup that OnePlus claims improves the low-light performance.
Craig Ward, 17 Nov 2017 01:20
Vivo V7 Android smartphone with 24 MP front camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

Vivo V7 now official in China

The new Vivo V7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and features a 24 MP camera for selfies, being similar to the Vivo V7+. However, the V7 comes with 32 GB internal storage, while its more expensive sibling features 64 GB of storage space.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2017 23:55
The Meizu M6 Note. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

Meizu set to snub US market

Meizu's Head of Global Marketing, Ard Boudeling, has confirmed that the Chinese manufacturers will not be attempting to sell their devices in the US anytime soon, although other American markets are still game.
Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2017 20:53
The XZ1 Compact. (Source: AndroidPit)

Deal | You can snag an Xperia XZ1 Compact for less than $500

The Xperia XZ1 Compact is currently on sale on Best Buy at a bargain price of $499.99, $100 off its MSRP of $600. The XZ1 Compact is the only true compact premium phone this year, and lovers of smaller devices may want to jump on this deal.
Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2017 20:44
The Gionee M7.

Gionee M7 Plus spotted in the wild, Snapdragon 660 in tow

Gionee's upcoming M7 Plus has been spotted on a few benchmarks, with the mid-range device making a few improvements on the M7 that was released in September.
Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2017 20:27
Bluboo S8 Smartphone Review

73% Bluboo S8 Smartphone Review

1/6th the price, 1/6th the performance. Bluboo is capitalizing on the Galaxy S8 craze with its own copycat version for $150 USD. The Bluboo S8 would have been quite impressive if it weren't for some deep faults.
Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.7", 200 g
Allen Ngo, 16 Nov 2017 03:35
The Essential PH-1. (Source: Digital Trends)

Essential PH-1 now equipped with Treble

A user on Essential's Reddit community has discovered the presence of Google's new Treble API on their PH-1 after updating to the Oreo beta that was released yesterday.
Ricci Rox, 15 Nov 2017 20:51
The Galaxy Note 8 in all its glory. (Source: CNET)

Deal | You can snag a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for under $800

A reputable seller on eBay currently has the Samsung Galaxy Note 8—brand new, unlocked, 64 GB—on sale for a bargain price of US$790. Pretty great deal when you consider the fact that its rival, the iPhone X, goes for US$200 more.
Ricci Rox, 15 Nov 2017 20:40
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