OnePlus photo contest will net one winner a OnePlus 3T
Snap, tag, and win for a chance to receive a OnePlus 3T smartphone worth about 440 Euros. Users must be using an existing OnePlus device to enter the competition.
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Samsung Galaxy A-Series (A3, A5, A7) 2017 pictures, specs and render-videos leak
After leaking pictures and a video for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) last week, the rest of the A-series for next year received a similar treatment and reveal Samsung's midrange lineup with a surprisingly waterproof Galaxy A7-phone.
Apple AirPods: Delays seem to be caused by technical problems
In an article, that was released today, the Wall Street Journal revealed information explaining why Apple's wireless ear buds missed the holiday shopping season.
Oppo may be planning to sell smartphones in the US
The most successful smartphone manufacturer in China may soon start selling smartphones in US as well. Mostly known for blu-ray players in the US, Oppo is apparently preparing to expand their smartphone business to the US.
Oppo remains ahead of Huawei and Vivo in quarterly profits
Smartphone operating profits are slightly higher for Oppo last quarter compared to immediate Chinese competitors like Huawei, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
Android backups are now manageable in Google Drive, sort of
Google released new versions of the Google Drive Android app and the Google Drive web interface, that allow you to take a glimpse into your Android device's backup with limited functionality.
UMi Z: First flagship phone with Helio X27 will be announced December 12th
The UMI Z will be the first flagship phone to be released with the new MediaTek Helio X27 processor. The phone will be announced early next week on December 12th and feature a dual-cam.
Don't count HTC out yet; still hard at work on future products: Exec
Despite being another rough year for HTC, they have clarified that they are still working on flagship phones and Vive devices.
Remaining active Samsung Note 7 phones may be disabled next week
It seems that some Note 7 owners are still stubbornly holding onto their devices—Samsung is trying to change that by disabling remaining Note 7's throughout next week.
Meizu Pro 6 Plus variant with curved QHD display could be in the works
The announced Pro 6 Plus could come with another surprise in the form of a Pro 6 Plus Edge according to the latest leaked images.
Cortana coming to the UK on Android and iOS
Microsoft is sending their digital assistant across the pond and updating her look, to boot.
Updated ZenFone 3 Zoom coming soon
The handset that surfaced via both TENAA and Bluetooth SIG is also known as Asus Z01HD. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and dual cameras on the back, hopefully with 3X optical zoom like the original ZenFone 3 Zoom had.
Black Pearl Galaxy S7 Edge now available
This is the seventh color edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge, following the Blue Coral and Pink Gold options that became available earlier this year. The other choices available are White Pearl, Black Onyx, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium.
Huawei Nova Plus Smartphone Review
Finally 4k recording! Huawei's Nova Plus leaves a premium impression in the mainstream segment and is the first smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer with Ultra-HD video recording. However, Huawei does not use its own Kirin SoC, but a chip from Qualcomm. How does the smartphone perform in the competitive segment of up to 400 Euros (~$432)?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 162 g
Bluetooth 5 officially adopted
The wireless connectivity standard has been upgraded with faster speeds and longer range. The organization behind Bluetooth hopes this update will revolutionize the Internet of Things.
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) renders surface online
Not long after showing up on Geekbench and in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certification documents, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) low-end Android smartphone finally arrives in a set of leaked renders.
Apple iPhone 6s: iOS Update to help with unexpected shutdown issues
Apparently, more iPhone 6s users are experiencing unexpected shutdowns. Apple announced, that a soon to be released iOS update will gather diagnostic data to help Apple solve the problem.
Honor Magic concept phone with quad-curved-display to arrive Dec. 16th
Yesterday's teaser was just for teasing us, apparently. Huawei revealed a new teaser today, announcing the Honor Magic concept phone for the 16th of December.
Samsung Galaxy S8: No headphone jack and Home Button but stereo and USB-C?
Rumors suggest that the next Samsung flagship will come without a headphone jack and home button. Instead the Galaxy S8 will feature stereo speakers, optical fingerprint technology, an SamsUSB-C port and a better RGB-AMOLED-display. Autofocus on the selfie cam just got more likely as well.
Meizu Blue Charm M5 Note: Successor to the M3 Note with 4,000 mAh battery
Meizu has officially announced the M5 Note today, a successor to the M3 Note with MediaTek Helio P10 processor and 4,000 mAh battery. It will come in four color options starting at $130.
Lenovo Teaser: ZUK Edge will start selling tomorrow on JD
Lenovo has decided to start selling the ZUK Edge without officially announcing it in advance. Instead it will be available to buy on Chinese online merchant Jingdong starting tomorrow.
Will Huawei announce a bezel-less Honor concept phone tomorrow?
Huawei might announce their version of a bezel-less concept phone tomorrow. Interestingly, a new teaser posted by Honor suggests, that this phone might be released as a Honor phone, possibly to not compete with the Mate 9.
Kodak Ektra hits the market this Friday
This 5-inch Android handset is powered by a MediaTek processor and targets mobile photography fans, having a retro design with a faux leather cover and a grip for improved handling.
Unlocked HTC One M9 handsets get Android Nougat
While the unlocked variants have begun to receive the Android 7.0 update already, it looks like carrier variants will not be able to enjoy the Nougat treatment before the end of the year.
Motorola Moto X 2017 images leak online
The upcoming Moto X is expected to arrive next to a new Moto C in early 2017, these unofficial images showing a full-metal body handset with a fingerprint reader on the Home button.
Upcoming LG G6 flagship expected to be waterproof and non-modular
The latest round of G6-related rumors does not look great, as we hear once again that the upcoming flagship will no longer offer the chance to use modules. However, it seems like the LG G6 will hit the market with water resistance and a removable battery.
Signs point to next OnePlus handset being OnePlus 5; will have ceramic construction
Rumors suggest that the OnePlus 5 will feature ceramic construction instead of aluminum due to improved conduction of 5G signals. The OnePlus 4 will be "skipped" due to the number 4 being unlucky in many Asian countries.
Meizu unveils its first fitness tracker
This new wearable comes with a sleek, basic design that includes a concealed OLED screen. Sporting a built-in AMS heart rate monitor, the Meizu Band is also capable of showing notifications for calls and texts. Pre-orders are already live in China while full availability is expected for next week.
Huawei boost batteries with graphene-reinforced Li-ion technology
At a battery symposium in Japan earlier in the week, Huawei presented a graphene-based battery technology that would allow batteries to operate in temperatures 10C higher than current limits. The graphene allows for twice the longevity and lower operating temperatures.
Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Smartphone Review
Tango for the masses. The first consumer Tango smartphone is a bit larger than expected and doesn't always work perfectly, but it is thankfully wrapped in a solid and potent design.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Adreno 510, 6.4", 259 g
Leap Motion to develop hand tracking sensor for smartphone VR sets
Leap Motion hopes the sensor will allow VR users to interact with and control mobile VR with their hands and fingers, further pushing VR development.
Desktop PCs continue to outpace smartphones and tablets in the business sector
More than half of surveyed business users rely on their personal smartphones for work as companies would rather give out desktop PCs than handheld devices.
Bluboo Edge scores 28,689 points in AnTuTu
This Chinese mid-ranger comes with a heart rate monitor, a fingerprint reader located on the front, while its dual-curved design with an extra-narrow bezel, next to the shiny back case and the competitive performance level make it an attractive choice.
LG develops faster, more efficient radio technology for 5G
LG has trialed a faster, more efficient 80 MHz wideband radio technology that allows uploading and downloading on the same frequency.
Elephone teases the Max, a six inch phablet with dual-cam
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Elephone has started teasing the Elephone Max, a six inch phablet with a dual-cam on the back. It is expected to be released with Android 7 upon release.
The Lenovo ZUK Edge could become one of the cheapest phones with SD 821
The ZUK Edge by Lenovo could turn out to be one of the cheapest smartphones with a Snapdragon 821 processor, according to a new leak revealing that Lenovo is planning to price the new phone at just $392.
Hisense to release the A2 Android phone with second e-ink display soon
Chinese tech company Hisense is preparing to release a midrange smartphone integrating a second e-ink display on the back. The concept is not new, the Russian Yotaphone 2 did not succeed due to high costs.
Samsung Galaxy S8: No dual-cam but autofocus at the front?
Contrary to previous rumors, the next Galaxy S generation might not feature a dual-cam after all, a rumor from China suggests. Instead, we might see an autofocus lens at the front for better selfies.
Could these be real life pictures of the next BlackBerry QWERTY device?
We already received confirmation, that BlackBerry will release another phone with QWERTY keyboard soon but now we might have gotten our hands on real life pictures of that device. Take a look!
Incipio announces Moto Mod smart car dock
This $64.99 USD accessory for the modular Lenovo Moto Z handset provides a way to mount the smartphone in a car, charge its battery, and also connect it to the car’s audio system.
IDC estimates over 1 billion 4G smartphones sold by end of 2016
4G LTE smartphone sales are finally crossing the 1 billion mark this year due in part to rising demand in Asia-Pacific territories and lower entry-level prices.
Nokia smartphones officially returning in 2017 under HMD Global
The Nokia brand will live on through HMD manufactured and distributed smartphones.
Samsung to announce the reason behind the Galaxy Note 7 battery disaster by year's end.
According to a recent report by the Korean Herald, Samsung is still not sure what caused the battery problems in their unsuccessful Galaxy Note 7. However, they have plans to reveal the reason by year's end at the latest.
The elePhone S8 will offer a triple bezel-less design next year
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Elephone posted a picture of their innovative elePhone S8-design on their Twitter page, revealing a triple bezel-less design with curved edges on the sides.
MediaTek announced the launch of the Helio X23 and Helio X27 mobile processors
Both new Helio chips will offer more speed over the current X20 and X25 processors and introduce support for dual-cameras thanks to an updated Image signal processor. They will also be more power efficient.
Lenovo Moto Z expected to get a Tango 3D camera
Since Lenovo already has a Tango 3D-capable handset on the market, seeing a Moto Mod capable of offering augmented reality to the Moto Z would not be a surprise. However, remains to see when will it happen.
Hackers compromise over 1 million Google accounts
Malicious software disguised as legitimate Android apps have breached over 1 million Google accounts. The software can then install additional apps or even post content online.
Meizu M3X now up for pre-order
This new Android handset is powered by the MediaTek Helio P20 processor, also featuring 3/4 GB RAM, 32/64 GB internal storage, dual-SIM support, a fingerprint scanner, and more. In China, it will hit the market for $247 USD or $290 USD, depending on the variant.
Meizu unveils PRO 6 Plus powered by Samsung Exynos 8890 SoC
Meizu's new PRO 6 Plus is a followup to its PRO 6, released earlier this year. The PRO 6 Plus phablet is boasts impressive specs and could even be a suitable replacement for those missing the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
Coolpad launches Note 3S and Mega 3 smartphones
Both smartphones target the low-cost area of the market, come with a 5.5-inch display, run Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Cool UI 8.0 on top, and will go on sale in India via Amazon on December 7.
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