Smartphone

"Take mine"! The new Apple spot puts the focus on the Portrait Mode in the iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple "Take mine!": New iPhone 7 Plus commercial puts focus on Portrait Mode

Apple shows off how powerful Portrait Mode in the iPhone 7 Plus really is. The new commercial aptly named "Take mine!" follows a young woman around a small village in Italy where everyone wants to have their pictures taken.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 22:28

Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi International introduced the white version of the Mi Mix at CES 2017.

CES 2017 | Xiaomi: The Mi Mix ceramic phone will be available in white

Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi International introduced the white version of the Mi Mix concept phone last weekend during CES 2017. However, unless you import it yourself, it will still only be available officially in China.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 21:30

The Mi Note 2 supports 22 LTE-bands in its international version and now comes in three new colors.

CES 2017 | Xiaomi: The Mi Note 2 was shown in three more colors

Not only the Xiaomi Mi Mix received a new color option during CES 2017, Xiaomi also showed three new colors for the powerful Mi Note 2, the only world-phone the Chinese company has introduced so far.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 21:29

Asus ZenFone 3 Android smartphone now gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 gets Android Nougat

The new firmware only rolls out to users of the 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 handsets in the Philippines for now, but global availability is expected to follow in the days to come.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 19:35

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Tango phablet gunmetal gray variant, soon to have a competitor by Huawei

CES 2017 | Huawei might launch a Tango handset as well

The existing Lenovo Phab 2 Pro and the upcoming Asus ZenFone AR will soon have a new Tango-enabled handset to compete with. Huawei has just confirmed that its Tango-capable smartphone or phablet is scheduled to hit the market soon.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 16:40

What might be the P10 Plus (Source: Weibo)

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus expected to launch this spring

Huawei's flagship P10 handset could launch as early as March 2017 alongside dual-curved screen premium variant, the P10 Plus. As of now, the details surrounding the smartphone's hardware are still the subject of speculation.

Isaac Brown, 09 Jan 2017 13:24

Samsung Chromebook Pro closeup, one of the many Samsung products that got awards at CES 2017

CES 2017 | Samsung wins 120 awards

Next to quite a few media and industry awards, Samsung received no less than 34 CES Innovation Awards at this year's edition of the Las Vegas technology show, including a Best of Innovation award in the video display category.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 09:07

Huawei boasts 139 million smartphones sold throughout 2016

Sales were significantly higher compared to 2015 but they were still not enough to have met Huawei's initial target.

Allen Ngo, 09 Jan 2017 03:13

ZTE Hawkeye crowdsourced Android smartphone with eye tracking features coming later this year

ZTE to cut up to 3,000 jobs worldwide

Although it is currently expanding on multiple Western markets, including the US, ZTE seems to be profoundly affected by a drop in its market share in China, industry sources revealing that over 3,000 employees will be soon laid off.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 14:45

Nokia 6 Android smartphone by HMD Global to be exclusive to China, launch in early 2017

Nokia 6 now official, to debut in China

This 5.5-inch handset will ship loaded with Android Nougat and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage, all for a price below $250 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 09:55

ZTE Blade V8 Pro Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and dual-camera setup

CES 2017 | ZTE launches Blade V8 Pro smartphone

This 5.5-inch Android handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and has a dual-camera setup (13 MP + 13MP), 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, all for a pre-order price of $229.98 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2017 09:05

TCL's Mercury is the most "BlackBerry-like" handset to have the company's name on it in years. (Source: TechCrunch)

CES 2017 | BlackBerry Mercury makes a surprise showing at CES 2017

Though officially debuting at MWC Barcelona, TCL's flagship BlackBerry Mercury made a surprise appearance at CES. Those who have gone hands-on with the device have good things to say, but the success (or failure) of this device, perhaps pivotal for BlackBerry, remains to be seen.

Douglas Black, 07 Jan 2017 05:42

Kodak Ektra Androdi smartphone focused on mobile photography

Kodak Ektra coming to the US in April

This handset focused on photo-related features that made its European debut last month is now on display at CES and will become available for pre-order in the US and Canada this April.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 23:20

ZTE Blade V8 Android smartphone coming in February

CES 2017 | ZTE Blade V8 now official

The new Blade smartphone features bokeh and 3D shooting abilities thanks to a dual-camera setup. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC, runs Android Nougat, and is expected to hit the market beginning with Russia and Japan next month.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 22:35

Nokia D1C Android smartphone render, launch date in 2017

Nokia to launch up to seven smartphones this year

While previous rumors claimed that HMD-owned Nokia plans to launch four handsets in 2017, it seems the figure will go up to six or seven, thus allowing this iconic brand to cover the entire price range.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 14:01

SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I card Premium Edition that meets the Application Performance Class 1 or A1 requirement of the SD Association’s SD 5.1

SanDisk unveils the world’s first Application Performance Class 1-compliant microSD card

The 256 GB SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition memory card is optimized for smartphones, being the first one compliant with the A1 specifications. This product will hit the market this month for $199.99 USD and can manage up to 1,500 random reads and 500 random writes per second.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 11:10

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air ultrabook, Xiaomi India revenue exceeded $1 billion in 2016

Xiaomi India's revenue exceeded $1 billion in 2016

Back in October, Xiaomi sold over one million smartphones in India in 18 days. Now, the local division reported over $1 billion in revenue in 2016, thanks to its focus on online sales and the creation of an entire ecosystem of companion products.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 09:25

The GraalPhone aims to integrate an Android handset with a Windows notebook. (Source: Brad Linder/Liliputing)

CES 2017 | GraalPhone 4-in-1 concept gives a taste of a possible future of computing

French startup GraalPhone is teasing its own version of an "ultimate device" this CES, showing off a 4-in-1 concept system.

Douglas Black, 06 Jan 2017 04:58

ZTE Hawkeye crowdfunded Android smartphone, previously known as Project CSX

CES 2017 | ZTE Hawkeye now official

Previously known as Project CSX, this crowdsourced Android smartphone is finally official and can be pre-ordered on Kickstarter for a discounted price of $199 USD, but shipments are only expected to start in Q3 2017.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2017 11:15

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Android smartphone with 23X optical zoom lens coming in February 2017

CES 2017 | Asus launches ZenFone 3 Zoom

This 5.5-inch Android handset comes with a generous 5,000 mAh battery and 2.3X optical zoom lens that can help this smartphone created with mobile photography in mind to achieve a total zoom factor of 12X.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 21:50

First OnePlus Experience Store opens in India, Bengaluru, in January 2017

First OnePlus Experience Store opens on January 7

India is a big market for OnePlus, but the company only sells its products on Amazon for now. Later this week, OnePlus will expand its reach into the offline market by opening its first retail store, which will be located in Bengaluru (Bangalore).

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 17:22

Samsung Galaxy S8 concept render, Samsung to have in stock 10 million units at launch

Samsung to have 10 million Galaxy S8 units available at launch

A recent report reveals that Samsung's suppliers received a production plan that involves no less than 10 million Galaxy S8 units that should be ready to hit the market in April.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2017 15:35

The Mirabook sports an aluminum chassis and a retractable USB cable. (Source: Brad Linder/Liliputing)

CES 2017 | Miraxess shows off Mirabook smartphone laptop dock

The Mirabook is a Lap Dock for your Android or Windows phone featuring USB Type-C, HDMI, 24-hours of battery life, and an aluminum chassis.

Douglas Black, 04 Jan 2017 03:09

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 835 is expected to power top flagship smartphones and tablets. (Source: Qualcomm)

CES 2017 | Qualcomm officially announces Snapdragon 835 SoC

The flagship SoC from mobile giant Qualcomm is the first mobile platform to be manufactured using a 10 nm FinFET process. Specifically tailored for VR experiences and UHD media, the SoC promises improved power in a smaller, more efficient package.

Sam Medley, 03 Jan 2017 23:00

Samsung patent showing advanced foldable smartphone with multiple biometric ID forms

Samsung foldable smartphone patent with multiple biometric ID methods shows up

Although Samsung patents showing devices with foldable displays have been around for a few years now, the latest one shows a foldable smartphone that also uses two biometric identification methods.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 14:50

Vivo V5 Plus Android smartphone January 23 2017 launch invite flyer

Vivo V5 Plus coming to India later this month

The new Vivo V5 Plus handset features dual front-facing cameras will debut on January 23rd and comes with the goal to bring "the biggest selfie camera revolution" to the Indian market.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 14:10

Image of black Moto M Android smartphone leaks online

New Moto M handset spotted online

The Moto M in gold has been available for a while, and now what appears to be the same handset in black surfaced on Weibo. Unfortunately, it might only become available in India and China.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 11:15

LG V20 premium Android smartphone and other LG handsets receive January security patch

LG announces January security patch

A new security bulletin is already up on LG's official website dedicated to Android patches. LG's January security patch comes with 81 fixes, arriving ahead of Google's first update of the month for Nexus and Pixel devices.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2017 09:35

ASUS ZenFone AR Android smartphone with Tango camera

ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone leaks online

Apparently by mistake, Qualcomm has confirmed the rumors about a Snapdragon 821-driven Tango phone by Asus. Since the blog post has been removed already, it seems like the ZenFone AR is as real as it gets.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 21:25

OnePlus 2 flagship killer gets OxygenOS 3.5.6 software update

OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 3.5.6

This minor update solves the network drop problem that came with OxygenOS version 3.5.5, a firmware release that arrived less than two weeks ago. Unfortunately, it does not include any new features.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 19:15

Sony Xperia X (2017) alleged press image

Alleged press image of upcoming Sony Xperia X surfaces online

Back in 2016, Sony replaced the Z lineup with the new X series. Now, the next Xperia X seems to be ready to debut at CES later this week, and what appears to be an official press image has already been spotted online.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 17:50

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Android smartphone to get Nougat update soon

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active with Android 7.0 Nougat hits GFXBench

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has just been spotted on the GFXBench online database running Nougat, so it looks like the update will arrive later this month, as previously announced.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 15:30

HTC 10 Android flagship on Verizon Wireless gets a new security patch

Verizon releases security patches for multiple Android flagships

This major US carrier closed last year by releasing security patches for no less than 11 flagships on its network, including older devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy S5.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 12:25

OnePlus 3 flagship killer gets new OxygenOS Open Beta firmware based on Android Nougat

OnePlus 3 gets a new Open Beta update

A few weeks after the first OxygenOS Open Beta firmware, OnePlus releases a new ROM build based on Android Nougat, which now includes a Data Saver feature, as well as multiple optimizations and fixes.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 11:55

Samsung Galaxy A (2017) Android handsets now available - A3, A5, A7

Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series now official

Although the new Galaxy A handsets come with Android 6.0.1, they offer IP68 water and dust resistance, USB Type-C connectivity, as well as 16 MP front cameras.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2017 11:15

Saved from the Shredder: An alleged roadmap revealing smartphone releases in 2017.

Meizu Roadmap for 2017 was leaked: Mostly MediaTek-SOCs in sight

In the last few days of the old year, an alleged roadmap leaked out of Meizu's offices revealing information about planned smartphone launches in 2017. Almost all of them will come with MediaTek Chips inside.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 23:40

The Andromium team announced a shipping delay for the Superbook until June 2017.

Andromium announced a four month shipping delay for the Superbook

Andromium, the makers of the Android Notebook-Shell Superbook announced a four month shipping delay due to necessary design changes and rising component prices. However, backers are getting some benefits out of the delay.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 18:54

ZTE will announce the Blade V8 midrange phone during CES 2017.

ZTE Blade V8: Dual-Cam midrange phone will be announced at CES

ZTE is said to announce a new midrange phone at CES 2017 this coming week. The Blade V8 will feature a Snapdragon 430 processor and a dual-cam on the back and compete with the Honor 8 from Huawei.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Jan 2017 17:16

The X00GD will likely be a relatively inexpensive device with outstanding stamina. (Source: GSMArena)

Asus X00GD is a mid-range smartphone with a high-capacity battery

A mid-range Asus phone with a 4,850mAh battery has shown up on TENAA's website. The combination of an HD screen and high-capacity battery should mean best-in-class endurance, even under heavy use.

Douglas Black, 01 Jan 2017 05:13

After Lenovo brought us the Moto Z in 2016, they might release another Moto X in 2017 again.

Lenovo: Moto X (2017) Render images and video leaked

New render images and a short video of the Moto X for 2017 were released yesterday. Based on leaked CADs, they show a very familiar design, which will not be compatible with the MotoMods apparently.

Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:00

The final Nougat update for the OnePlus3 and OnePlus 3T is coming as a new years present.

OnePlus 3 und 3T: OTA-Android 7-Rollout has started

Just a few hours before the new year, OnePlus has started to rollout a stable OTA-Android 7-Update to its OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T-users worldwide. Reports come in, that the update is already available to some users.

Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 18:48

Motorola Moto G4 Android smartphone gets Nougat update

Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus get Android Nougat

Motorola updated the Moto Z to Nougat back in November, and now the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus receive the Android 7.0 update as well. All Moto X and Moto Z variants should get the new firmware soon as well.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 12:45

BLU Vivo XL2 hits FCC

Although the FCC filing only contains a few images, previous rumors mentioned a 5.5-inch display, a MediaTek processor, microSD support, a 3,150 mAh battery, as well as a basic camera/flash setup on the back.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 11:45

Xiaomi Mi 5s Android smartphone gets MIUI 8 software update

Xiaomi Mi 5s gets MIUI 8

The global stable ROM version 8.0.3.0.MAGMIDI for the Xiaomi Mi 5s is finally available. The update is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and sadly there is no changelog for it yet.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 16:03

Samsung Galaxy S7 lineup to get Android 7.1.1 update in January 2017

Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy S7 series coming in January

The Galaxy Beta program will shut down later today, and the official notice that delivers this information also reveals that the final Android 7.1.1 Nougat software update should arrive in January "as soon as possible."

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 13:35