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Google: Factory images available for Pixel und Pixel XL Phones
Thanks to an unlockable bootloader in the freely available Pixel and Pixel XL phones sold in the Google store, these phones are as perfect for developers and professionals as the former Nexus devices were. Factory and OTA images are now available from Google
Kodak Ektra smartphone coming in December
This upcoming Android handset has a faux leather design with a retro touch and uses a MediaTek Helio X20 processor. Focused on features for fans of mobile photography, it is expected to go on sale for around $550 USD.
Unlocked Moto Z Play now available for purchase
This 5.5-inch Android handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor can be acquired from various US-based retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. Its price is $449.99 USD.
ZTE: Axon 7 Max may lauch on October 27th
ZTE sent out invitations for a big phone event on October 27th. This will most likely be the launch event for the Axon 7 Max phablet, a midrange model with dual-lens cameras that recently leaked onto the internet.
Smartphone shipments reach new record as of Q3 2016
Worldwide shipments have reached almost 350 million while the giants Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi experience slight declines.
Samsung Gear S3 to hit the market next month
This Tizen-based smartwatch has been unveiled at the end of August and will hit the market next month in two versions, just as expected - Classic (Bluetooth connectivity only) and Frontier (Bluetooth and LTE).
BlackBerry Mercury spotted on Geekbench
The handset spotted in the benchmark database carries the model name BBB100-1 and comes loaded with Android 7.0. Its specs confirm the previous rumors, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC and 3 GB of memory.
Global smartphone volume reached new high in 3Q 2016
The production volume of smartphones worldwide totaled around 350 million units in the third quarter of 2016. This represents a sequential quarterly increase of 10.4%, which is a new high for the year.
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 653, 626, and 427 mainstream SoCs
The expanded range of SoCs will each include X9 LTE modems and built-in support for dual cameras. The 653 and 626 will ship before the end of this year with the 427 scheduled for 2017.
Huawei Kirin 960 chipset now official
The new chip features ARM Cortex-A73 and Cortex-A53 cores, as well as the new Mali-G71 MP8 GPU, the same graphics adapter expected to drive the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 flagship.
Huawei has sold over 100 million handsets this year
With a target of 140 million units sold in 2016, it looks like Huawei is on the right path. Until mid-October, the company managed to sell no less than 100 million smartphones.
BLU Energy X Plus 2 now official
This 5.5-inch handset is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MTK6580 processor, next to just 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. However, it is priced accordingly, as it has been listed on Amazon for just $106 USD.
LG V34 coming next month
This new handset is, in fact, a smaller, waterproof LG V20 that is set to hit the Japanese market in about a month. Although it has a smaller display, it even carries the 3,000 mAh battery of the V20.
Sony Xperia Ear wireless earbuds available for pre-order for 200 Euros
The waterproof Xperia Ear will respond to voice commands and head movements and will carry a built-in 65 mAh battery.
LG G5 SE coming to European markets for 500 Euros
LG Germany will begin selling the previously announced mainstream LG G5 SE for a starting price that is higher than the current G5 flagship.
ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S now official
Although called mini, this handset has a 5.2-inch display. It uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and no less than 128 GB internal storage, as well as a top-of-the-line 23 MP main camera.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro SoC
Kryo ARM 4 cores @ 2400 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro SoC for smartphones and tablets.
Gionee P7 Max hits India
This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek MT6595 processor, next to 3 GB of memory and 32 GB of expandable internal storage. Available in gold and grey-blue, this Marshmallow-driven handset has a competitive price - around $210 USD.
HTC Bolt images leak online
The new mid-range 5.5-inch smartphone is expected to ship before the end of this year with Android 7.0 Nougat.
ZTE Axon 7 mini now up for pre-order in the US
This 5.2-inch mid-ranger is a smaller, less powerful variant of the popular Axon 7. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and can be pre-ordered for $299.98 USD.
Samsung Galaxy C9: First pictures and specifications online
Samsung will be expanding their Galaxy C range of devices with the six inch Galaxy C9 soon. New leaks on TENAA point to a new midrange option with 16 megapixel cameras on both sides.
Apple iPhone 7: Virtual Home Button as workaround
In case the new home button on the iPhone 7 fails, Apple has you covered with a virtual home button that will be enabled automatically, a user discovered.
Always on Display hits Samsung Galaxy S7
Although the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7 has been buried, it looks like its legacy is already present in the software of the smaller Galaxy S7 lineup, which has just received improved Always on Display capabilities.
ZTE: The six inch Phablet Axon 7 Max might have a dual-cam
After the Axon 7 and the Axon 7 mini we might soon see the release of yet another Axon 7 variant, the phablet version Axon 7 Max. A recent leak revealed pictures and some information about its alleged specs.
Airlines worldwide have started to ban the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Just one day after the emergency order of the DOT, airlines all over the world released similar statements, effectively banning the Galaxy Note 7 from being transported on any of their planes.
Xiaomi Concept-Phone: Video shows flexible display in action
A new video shows Xiaomi's flexible display in action. Even though it is bent right in the middle, it can be touched and operated in a normal way. Be sure to check it out!
ZTE Nubia NX549J: New Nubia phone payed TENAA a visit
The recently rumored new Nubia phone turned up on TENAA so we have pictures and a few of its specifications to share with you. ZTE might release this phone as early as tomorrow already.
Some more Oppo R9s & R9s Plus leaks: First infos on the plus model
This coming week, Oppo will officially release the R9s and, most likely, the bigger plus model as well. We now have access to official press renders plus some preliminary information about the R9s Plus as well.
DOT bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from airplanes in the US
Some people might still want to use their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 even though it has officially been recalled and ditched by Samsung. Starting today, the DOT has banned it from being transported on US airplanes.
ZTE: New Nubia phone might come with 23 megapixel camera
Chinese manufacturer ZTE might release a new Nubia phone with 23 megapixel front camera and 13 megapixel selfie shooter. A Nubia event is scheduled for October 17th.
Google Pixel & Pixel XL: New official promotion videos
Two new promotion videos are supposed to tell people that Google has evolved from a know and well respected search provider to a smartphone manufacturer.
Oppo R9s: Oppo is teasing new antenna design
Oppo has been teasing a new antenna design for its latest smartphone, the R9s on their launch website. The company is planning to release the smartphone on October, the 19th.
Nextbit Robin finally hits the market
This 5.2-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 on board and a custom OS focused on cloud services is now finally in stock and can be acquired for $299 USD (free shipping included).
Samsung might lose almost half of its smartphone users
A recent survey suggests that no less than 40 percent of Samsung's smartphone users have plans to drop the maker of the ill-fated Note 7 for another brand when buying their next handset.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Third quarter profit slashed by a third
Samsung expects Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation will wipe operating profit over the next six month. Samsung Electronics plans to normalize its mobile business by expanding sales of flagship models such as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.
Lenovo Moto G4 Play Smartphone Review
Round 4. The Moto G4 Play may be the cheapest device of the Moto G lineup, but Lenovo has not cut all the corners. In our tests, the 5-inch Android smartphone impressed us with its good price-to-performance ratio, good hardware and long runtimes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ8016, Adreno 306, 5", 137 g
Sharp Aquos Xx3 mini Android smartphone now official
This 4.7-inch handset has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor under the hood, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It will hit the market in February 2017.
Futuremark: Android performance of LG Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5
With the major update of PCMark for Android benchmark app Futuremark adds another new feature, the ability to compare scores across Android versions as OS updates can breathe new life into older devices.
LG Innotek: Quick Wireless Charging Pad with 15W
LG announced a 15W Quick Wireless Charging Pad that charges 50 percent into a flat battery in just 30 minutes, or a full charge in 90 minutes. LG claims that the new 15W wireless charger can equal wired quick charging speeds.
Samsung Exynos AP: 14nm FinFET SoC Lineup
Samsung just started mass-producing the Exynos 7 Dual 7270, the first mobile processor designed for wearable devices that is built on the 14-nanometer FinFET process technology. But Samsung has been using the 14nm technology since 2015.
Huawei Honor 8 and Honor 8 Smart hit India
In addition to the 5.2-inch Honor 8 that is already available in other markets, Huawei also introduced the cheaper Smart, a device targeting the Indian market.
BlackBerry DTEK60 now up for pre-order in the US
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-driven handset formerly known as Argon has a 21 MP main camera, 4 GB RAM, and can be purchased for $499.99 USD.
Apple iPhone 6 "Touch Disease": More law firms join class action lawsuit
Three lawfirms have joined the class action lawsuit against Apple regarding the "Touch Disease" issues on many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus-models from 2014.
Huawei launches Honor Holly 3 Android smartphone
This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB expandable storage, all for a price around $150 USD.
Oppo touts image quality of the Sony IMX 398 sensor in its R9s teasers
Oppo has been busy teasing the R9s lately, letting people know that the Sony IMX 398 sensor will be able to capture amazing pictures thanks to a combination of distinct features like a F/1.7 aperture and dual-core autofocus.
Modular Fairphone 2 smartphone includes replaceable display, battery, and earpiece
The year-old Fairphone 2 is still going strong and continues to be one-of-a-kind in the crowded smartphone market.
Cyanogen OS goes modular
Soon after naming a new CEO, Cyanogen Inc. announces that all interested device makers will be able to license just some features instead of a full OS.
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini successor might arrive next week
Expected to launch as ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S, this handset might focus on mobile photography features as its predecessor, but there are no details available yet.
LG: Preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2016
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings by business division were not announced, but most analysts say that all divisions but the smartphone division has achieved good performance.
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