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Samsung already introduced foldable screen tech that has four phases: curved, bent, foldable and rollable. (Source: ET News)

Samsung's foldable smartphones to enter production in Q3 2017

The competition is heating up between Samsung and Chinese smartphone makers as they race to create the world's first foldable smartphone. Sources say Samsung may produce thousands of prototype smartphones in Q3 2017.
Isaac Brown, 14 Mar 2017 17:49
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android phablet and siblings to get monthly updates in the US

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy devices in the US to get monthly updates from now on

After releasing quarterly security updates for unlocked Galaxy devices in the US for a while "due to various circumstances," Samsung is now ready to release monthly security updates for them.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 16:15
Vertu luxury brand acquired by Turkish businessman Hakan Uzan

Hakan Uzan buys Vertu

Baferton Ltd, a Cyprus-registered company that was funded by controversial Turkish businessman Hakan Uzan, acquired Vertu from Godin Holdings, the Hong Kong-based company that previously owned the luxury brand, paying around £50,000,000 GBP.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 11:30
Xiaomi Mi 6 could come in two variants with Sony cameras

Xiaomi Mi 6 could come in two variants with Sony cameras

New rumors point to a Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus starting at 270 Euros and 340 Euros, respectively, with Snapdragon 835 SoCs and Sony Motion Eye camera technology.
Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2017 07:34
ZTE might apply the V8 Blade's dual camera setup to its new smartphone. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE will likely unveil a new smartphone on March 21

The recent post suggests a new Nubia smartphone with a dual camera. If confirmed, it would be a first for that product line.
John Garcia, 13 Mar 2017 22:44
Expect the LG G6 to command a higher price than its predecessor. (Source: LG)

German retailer reveals price for the LG G6

The LG G6's release price is significantly higher than that of last year's LG G5. However, it falls square in the middle of the pack relative to other current and upcoming flagship phones.
John Garcia, 13 Mar 2017 19:46
True to its name, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium will carry a premium price tag. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium UK release date and price revealed

A pre-order listing on Amazon's UK website briefly displayed the information before being abruptly taken down. Expect a late spring release and a decidedly premium price tag.
John Garcia, 13 Mar 2017 18:24
Archos 50 Saphir Smartphone Review

79% Archos 50 Saphir Smartphone Review

Hard shell – slow core? The 50 Saphir from the French manufacturer Archos is a robust smartphone for harsh environments. The smartphone is not the most powerful of its kind, but it provides a lot of stamina in return.
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 222 g
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Mar 2017 18:16
The Powermat standard includes the ability to log things like how much time a user spends charging, so it's more popular among businesses. (Source: 9to5mac)

Wireless charging company Powermat pledges compatibility with upcoming iPhones

Powermat says it intends to support whatever wireless charging system Apple comes up with, reassuring businesses and consumers that it would not leave iPhone users high and dry if Apple was to go an unconventional route.
Isaac Brown, 13 Mar 2017 16:13
Xiaomi's Redmi line is aimed at budget-conscious buyers, offering great price-to-performance ratio. (Source: Xiaomi Today)

Upgraded Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will launch tomorrow

Xiaomi is about to launch an 'exclusive version' of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 that will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Compared to the current version available in China, this is a competitively-priced upgrade.
Isaac Brown, 13 Mar 2017 14:25
Gamepad Moto Mod accessory and upcoming Moto Z (2017) Android smartphone

Moto Z (2017) apparently in the works

The upcoming Moto Z surfaced in a tease of the upcoming Gamepad Moto Mod but was recently shown in a case and taped over by Sprint and Motorola, promoting the upcoming Gigabit LTE service in the New Orleans area.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 13:51
Apple iPhone sales make up almost 80 percent of the company's profits

Apple iPhone sales make up almost 80 percent of the company's profits

Samsung and Apple may be almost neck-to-neck in terms of smartphone market share, but it's the Cupertino company that takes home nearly all the profits to be made.
Allen Ngo, 13 Mar 2017 06:50
Will two weeks give the LG G6 enough time to seize the opportunity before the Galaxy S8 comes along? (Source: Android Authority)

LG G6 US launch on April 7th looks increasingly likely

While the LG G6 was already release in South Korea days ago, its global release is not expected for almost another month. New information seems to confirm the April 7th release date as accurate.
Isaac Brown, 11 Mar 2017 21:37
The Netherlands is the first European country to have the Moto G5 ready to ship (Source: Lenovo)

The Moto G5 is now available in the Netherlands

Three Dutch retailers are the first in Europe to have the Moto G5 in stock and ready to ship. The device's €199 price tag matches the price seen in other European pre-order listings.
John Garcia, 10 Mar 2017 20:16
Vernee delays Apollo 2 launch due to low 10 nm SoC yields

Vernee delays Apollo 2 launch due to low 10 nm SoC yields

The "first consumer smartphone with Helio X30" will now launch two months later than originally planned.
Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2017 05:36
Allo continues to be unpopular, even as Google advertised the product on their search homepage. (Source: Phone Arena)

Google updates Allo app to support Android Auto

Google's messaging app Allo is getting additional functionality with Android Auto as the company hopes to make the app more feature-rich. Upon release, Allo topped the Play Store's app rankings, but by November, user growth was falling fast.
Isaac Brown, 10 Mar 2017 00:43
As of March 2017, about 97.2% of Android devices may be vulnerable to exploits in WikiLeaks' latest documents. (Picture source: Android Developers)

Google says it has patched exploits used by the CIA

Google is confident that the latest versions of Android and Chrome are not vulnerable to the hacking tools detailed in the latest Wikileaks dump. Older versions of the software, however, may still be vulnerable.
Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 23:44
BlackBerry Aurora Android smartphone launches in Indonesia

BlackBerry Aurora launches today

This 5.5-inch handset features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage, as previously rumored. Sadly, it seems it will not reach any other markets soon.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2017 21:40
ZTE could face up to $1.2 billion in fines for violating U.S. trade sanctions. (Picture source: ZTE)

ZTE to pay $1.2 billion in fines to the U.S. for breaking sanctions

After a 5 year investigation, ZTE pled guilty to charges that it sold hardware to North Korea and Iran. Both countries are embargoed by the United States. ZTE will be fined about $1.2 billlion.
Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 20:35
HTC U Ultra Android flagship now shipping in the US

HTC U Ultra starts shipping in the US

Shipments of this new high-end Android phablet have begun yesterday and should be available for purchase in stores starting tomorrow. This $749 USD retails unlocked but is only compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2017 13:35
OnePlus teasing a potential OnePlus 3 successor (Source: Twitter.com/evleaks)

OnePlus teasing a potential OnePlus 3 successor

The manufacturer of "flagship killers" may be hyping yet another 1080p smartphone.
Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2017 20:33
HTC Ocean smartphone images leak

HTC Ocean smartphone images leak

With the HTC U Play and U Ultra officially announced, talks are already underway on the next smartphone with "Edge Sense" capabilities.
Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2017 19:11
Smartphone market to grow 4.7 percent by the end of the year

Smartphone market to grow 4.7 percent by the end of the year

Sales are expected to rise more slowly for the next few years with Android upholding its enormous >80 percent OS market share.
Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2017 19:07
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active on AT&T receives Android Nougat

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active gets Nougat on AT&T

In addition to the usual new features delivered by Android Nougat, this update also removes the AT&T address book and throws new Samsung services such as Samsung Pass and Samsung Cloud into the mix.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2017 15:55
Google Android usage graph in early March 2017 shows Nougat nearing the 3 percent barrier

Android Nougat's market share continues to grow

Google's data collected in the first few days of this month show that Nougat's market share is nearing the 3 percent barrier, while Lollipop and Marshmallow continue to dominate.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2017 13:20
TSMC said in December that the 10 nm process was "totally on track." Perhaps not. (Source: Electronic Engineering Times)

10 nm process pushes back smartphone production, launch dates

Low yields from 10nm FinFET process means that Apple A11, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 and other chips are in short supply as the industry moves into what's shaping up to be a year of transformation for high-end smartphones.
Isaac Brown, 08 Mar 2017 03:56
Ever since the first Pixel debuted, users have been asking for Google to implement this feature. (Source: NDTV)

Google Assistant can now read your text messages

It may have taken some time, but Google can now read and interact with your text messages in a substantial way, allowing users to sort through their messages and send responses even when they're too busy to pick up their smartphones.
Isaac Brown, 07 Mar 2017 20:49
The FreedomPop V7 is available now in the UK and Spain. (Source: FreedomPop)

FreedomPop begins selling its own smartphone

The FreedomPop V7 is a decidedly budget smartphone aimed at users that need only the basics. FreedomPop will begin selling the device in the UK and Spain before rolling it out to other markets.
Sam Medley, 07 Mar 2017 17:37
YotaPhone 2 dual display Android smartphone

Yota Devices apparently planning a third YotaPhone

Although the second YotaPhone turned out to be a commercial failure and Russian company Yota Devices also teased a few new products that never materialized in the meantime, they have just confirmed that a third YotaPhone is currently under development.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2017 15:35
Samsung Galaxy S6 Android flagship Nougat update gets delayed March 2017

Samsung delays the Nougat update for Galaxy S6

Although the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have not been around for that long and should get the long-awaited Nougat update, the release of the new firmware has been delayed due to quality concerns and is now expected to arrive "at the earliest opportunity."
Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 23:17
LG V10 Android flagship to get Nougat, LG G4 to get Android Nougat update

LG V10 and G4 to get Nougat later this year

Not long after announcing that these handsets offer the best performance when running Marshmallow, LG has finally decided to offer Android Nougat to both the G4 and V10 flagships. The V10 should get the new firmware in the second quarter, while the G4 is scheduled to follow in the third quarter.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 20:25
Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers can be held independently in each hand. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers for Switch can connect to PCs, Macs, and Android

The controllers are not exclusive to Nintendo's Switch. They can sync with Windows, OS X, and Android devices, offering a unique play experience and more controller options for gamers.
Sam Medley, 06 Mar 2017 17:08
LG G6 Android flagship sold 400,000 units in four days in South Korea

​LG G6 pre-orders hit 400,000 in four days

Dropping the modular design and introducing the unique Full Vision display, next to a full-metal unibody with protection from water and dust seem to have been smart choices since 400,000 G6 units have been pre-ordered in South Korea in just four days.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 16:15
 

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro now official

After a long time in the rumor mill, this 5.2-inch has been finally unveiled at the Samsung Forum 2017 event in China. Its specs include a Snapdragon 626 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 06:35
The iPhone 6 leads the failure rates, followed by the 6s. (Source: Blancco Technology Group)

Research firm finds iPhone failure rate increasing, eclipsing Android

Research firm Blancco has found that iPhones have become remarkably less reliable over the past five quarters. At the same time, Android phones have increased in reliability significantly.
Douglas Black, 06 Mar 2017 04:28
Hisense announces C30 "Rock" waterproof smartphone

MWC 2017 | Hisense announces C30 "Rock" waterproof smartphone

The mid-range Hisense C30 will look very similar to the Nokia 6 with an expected launch price of about 300 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2017 03:35
LG G6 could retail for as much as 700 Euros

LG G6 could retail for as much as 700 Euros

At least one retailer in Europe will be selling the base 4 GB RAM/32 GB eMMC model for hundreds more than the launch price of last year's LG G5.
Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2017 03:02
Xiaomi Mi 5s

88% Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review

S like Special? Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone impressed us with its outstanding price-to-value ratio. This time around we'll take a look at the successor Mi 5s, which comes with more flash storage, a sturdy metal chassis and features - at the time of writing - the fastest available Snapdragon SoC.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 5.15", 145 g
Andreas Kilian, 06 Mar 2017 00:51
Asus Zenfone AR

MWC 2017 | Asus Zenfone AR Hands-On

The 5.7-inch AMOLED smartphone will be the first to support both Google Daydream and Tango when it launches this May.
Daniel Schmidt/ Allen Ngo, 05 Mar 2017 02:45
Google may also have a budget version of the Pixel to accompany the flagship model. (Source: Google)

MWC 2017 | Google pledges second-generation Pixel smartphone

Google’s 2016 flagship smartphone, the Pixel, was a critical and commercial success upon release. Today at MWC, Google announced a follow-up phone will be released before the end of 2017.
Isaac Brown, 04 Mar 2017 02:20
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 IP68-rated rugged Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 launches in Europe

This long-awaited rugged handset is finally official. It comes with Nougat on board, using a low-end Exynos 7570 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The Xcover 4 is compliant with the MIL-STD 810G and IP68 standards.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2017 23:05
Honor 6X ProKit coming with more storage, RAM, and accessories for 320 Euros

Honor 6X ProKit coming with more storage, RAM, and accessories for 320 Euros

The higher-end Honor 6X ProKit will sell alongside the existing Honor 6X when it launches this March 10th.
Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2017 22:09
Allview X4 Soul Style now available

MWC 2017 | Allview X4 Soul Style now available for 330 Euros

Unlike most smartphones, the front-facing camera of the Allview X4 Soul Style will be at a higher megapixel count than the rear camera for better selfies.
Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2017 20:48
BlackBerry Aurora BBC100-1 Android handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

BlackBerry Aurora listed by Indonesian retailer

One day after the first images of the BBC100-1 surfaced online, the BlackBerry Aurora shows up once again. This time, the handset is apparently up for pre-order, carrying a price tag of approximately $260 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2017 15:15
OnePlus 3T flagship gets new beta firmware based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat

OnePlus 3 and 3T receive Android 7.1.1-based beta update

The new beta software update has almost 1.5 GB in size and comes with improvements to the Gallery app and a new Shot on OnePlus wallpaper option, also taking care of a few bugs and providing various tweaks.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2017 13:25
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android smartphone/phablet gets Nougat update

MWC 2017 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge named Best Smartphone of the Year

This top-of-the-line handset was recognized as best smartphone of 2016 at this year's Glomo Awards in Barcelona, an event that unfolded at the Mobile World Congress trade show.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2017 23:35
Few people expected that Sony would bring a stellar flagship to the MWC, let alone one that outshone the competition. (Source: Sony)

MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ Premium named best new smartphone at MWC

With a slick design, killer specs and a dash of innovation, Sony's Xperia XZ Premium trounced the competition at MWC 2017 and was declared by the GSM Association to be the best new smartphone of the event.
Isaac Brown, 02 Mar 2017 22:49
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe gets Android Nougat

Less than two months after the ZenFone 3 handsets received Android 7.0, Asus updates the 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 Deluxe. However, the Nougat update for these devices ends support for the Share Link app, also removing the "ShakeShake" feature.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2017 16:05
Lenovo P2 Smartphone Review

87% Lenovo P2 Smartphone Review

P as in "potent battery". Lenovo launches a powerful mid-range handset called P2 on the market. The highlight is supposed to be its gigantic battery that is hidden in a relatively compact casing. The battery life is, in fact, top notch but what about the smartphone's other aspects?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 177 g
Florian Wimmer, 02 Mar 2017 08:53
Lexar and SanDisk to launch world's first UHS-III MicroSD cards this quarter

Lexar and SanDisk to launch world's first UHS-III MicroSD cards this quarter

While the Lexar Professional 1000x will focus on higher raw transfer rates, the SanDisk Extreme will favor a wider bus for more simultaneous read/write access.
Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2017 08:31
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