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Samsung Galaxy S8+ (Plus, SM-G955F) Smartphone Review
Galactic overachiever. Samsung does not make any compromises for its flagship smartphone Galaxy S8+ (Plus) and equips it with a lot of high-end features. You also get a great display with a new aspect ratio and the design is convenient as well. There is not much criticism for the compact phablet from Korea.
Update: A new firmware with improved reliability for the Bluetooth chip and the SD card reader has been released.
Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa, ARM Mali-G71 MP20, 6.2", 172 gUpdate: A new firmware with improved reliability for the Bluetooth chip and the SD card reader has been released.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Smartphone Review
Smaller and fine-spun. Samsung's successor of the successful Galaxy S7 immediately catches the eye with its new design language: narrower edges and more screen. The Galaxy S8 is also a slightly more balanced product than its sister model, and its price is even lower.
Update: Additional reference values for the Snapdragon 835 powered S8 (SM-G950U) added.
Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa, ARM Mali-G71 MP20, 5.8", 155 gUpdate: Additional reference values for the Snapdragon 835 powered S8 (SM-G950U) added.
Samsung Z4 heading for South Africa
Less than a year after the Z2 (launched back in September in the country), the Tizen 3.0-driven Samsung Z4 is scheduled to hit South Africa via Vodacom for a price tag of around $100 USD.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active hits Geekbench
Samsung is set to announce the launch of the new S8 Active, a more rugged variant of the S8. The device appeared on Geekbench earlier today, revealing some standard performance scores for a Snapdragon 835 device.
New Honor 9 stuns on Geekbench
The Honor 9 was benchmarked on GeekBench with its scores touting flagship-level performance on an upper mid-range device.
Sony FES Watch U now available in Japan
Sony's new smartwatch comes with a rechargeable power pack, unlike its predecessor that used replaceable coin cell batteries. It also has a minimalist design and features a metal bezel. The prices start around $420 USD.
Honor 9 officially announced, available for purchase later this week
The successor to last year's Honor 8 arrives later this week and is a marked improvement in more ways than one. The Honor 9's launch also marks the debut of the Huawei Pay mobile payment system, Huawei's answer to Samsung and LG's offerings.
Asus ZenFone 4 confirmed to arrive at the end of July
Although it was supposed to arrive last month, the ZenFone 4 lineup is now scheduled for a late July unveil. This has been revealed by Asus' CEO Jerry Chen, who recently spoke to Taiwanese website DigiTimes.
Motorola introduces the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus
The Moto E4 and E4 Plus, outed several weeks ago in a leaked Motorola conference photo, have been officially announced. Both devices will retail for under $200 and should be available this month.
Study reveals 70 percent of mobile app data is being shared with third parties
A recent study by a Spanish institute has just revealed that the majority of mobile apps used share data with third parties.
Leaping tiger: Huawei overtakes Apple in global smartphone sales
Huawei overtook Apple in global sales volume in December of 2016, according to Huawei India exec Allen Wang. This puts Huawei just behind Samsung in terms of numbers of handsets sold globally.
Oukitel K10000 Pro smartphone ships with a 10000 mAh internal battery
The 5.5-inch Android smartphone can be used to charge other devices and is now available for $180 USD.
Moto X4 with Snapdragon 660 set for possible June 30 release
Motorola took a lengthy break from the Moto X series but it looks like we'll be getting a new entry soon. The Moto X4, previously referred to as the Moto X (2017), has been touted for a June 30 launch. Snapdragon 660, dual rear cameras, IP68, 3800mAh battery.
HP Elite x3 Phablet (incl. Lap Dock) Review
Business racer. HP is the only manufacturer offering a premium device with Windows 10 Mobile, which is mainly targeted towards business customers. Besides a large display, the customer also receives a strong battery, and a robust case, which can even run x86 programs with HP Workspace.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.96", 195 g
Nokia 6, 5, and 3 billed for June 13 India launch
HMD Global are finally set to to announce the introductions of the Nokia 6, 5, and 3 to the Indian market.
Huawei P10 Plus Smartphone Review
Boosted performance? Huawei's P10 Plus is the larger and better equipped sibling of Huawei's P10 high-end smartphone that achieved "Very Good" in our rating. Will the 5.5-inch P10 Plus do an even better job? We put it to the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 5.5", 165 g
Verizon and PayPal to spearhead opening keynote of first annual MWC Americas expo
One of the many agendas will address the future relationship between IoT, VR, and 5G connectivity.
The HTC U11 is now shipping, available in retail stores
[Update: Out of stock at US and Canadian sites.] HTC's new squeezable flagship phone is now available for purchase in the US from its online sites as well as Amazon and retail Sprint stores nationwide. Pre-orders are also shipping; some phones are already in customers' hands.
Google Pixel XL 2 surfaces on GFXBench
The Pixel XL 2 was spotted on GFXBench today. 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, Snapdragon 835.
OxygenOS 4.1.5 rolls out
The new firmware is based on Android 7.1.1 like its predecessor, bringing mostly minor changes, such as push notifications for information from OnePlus, updated network settings for various carriers, multiple fixes and tweaks, as well as the security updates for May.
Elephone P8 Mini hits Antutu
The Elephone P8 Mini was benchmarked on Antutu and its scores were nothing but impressive, beating the Xperia Z Ultra, HTC Desire Eye, and ZTE Blade V8.
Lenovo may be considering an executive shakeup this year
The sinking Motorola brand has been a growing thorn on parent company Lenovo to the point where new leadership is now on the table.
Sony Xperia E5 Smartphone Review
Solid entry into the smartphone world. In our test, Sony's Xperia E5 entry model presents itself as a solid smartphone in the lower price range. You can find out in our review whether a purchase is worthwhile in light of the strong competition.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 147 g
A Facebook contest may have revealed the OnePlus 5's price
A recent contest for a Finnish rock festival is giving away a OnePlus 5 as part of its grand prize. Inadvertently, it may have also given away the price of the upcoming handset.
OnePlus posts an image of the OnePlus 5 in hopes of combating iPhone rip-off claims
A new Twitter post by OnePlus attempts to prove the differences between its upcoming device and the iPhone 7 Plus. Unfortunately, it does the exact opposite.
Coolpad Defiant coming to T-Mobile next week
Although featuring band 12 LTE and RCS messaging, the 5-inch Defiant is a budget handset that runs Android Nougat and features a Snapdragon 425 processor, 1 GB RAM, and only 8 GB internal storage.
Nokia 9 hits AnTuTu
The TA-1004 model that surfaced on AnTuTu has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor under the hood, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and two 13 MP cameras, all with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on top.
Samsung's Galaxy J smartphones get an S8-style makeover
All three phones in Samsung's affordable Galaxy J series have been updated with new specs and a refreshed appearance. The J3, J5, and J7 are coming to Europe this summer.
Android Nougat usage nearing 10 percent
The latest major Android version continues its solid growth, finally nearing the 10 percent market share barrier. Back in April, Nougat's market share was less than 5 percent.
Asus Zenfone AR billed for June 14 release
The Asus Zenfone AR is set for a June 14 launch. 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of internal storage, and a 5.7" QHD display.
Nubia Z17 Mini launched in India
The Z17 Mini, a more affordable version of Nubia's Z17 flagship has been launched in India. Snapdragon 652, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear Sony IMX258 sensors.
This is how the OnePlus 5 actually looks
The OnePlus 5's final design has been leaked just two weeks before the phone's official launch. The first thing most people will notice: it looks just like an iPhone 7 Plus.
T-Mobile Tuesday's huge anniversary giveaways are live, so get them before they're gone!
T-Mobile is celebrating the first anniversary of its popular giveaway program with its biggest prizes yet. From free phones to gift cards to unlimited pizza, it's all there for the taking, but only for today.
OnePlus 5 launch event officially announced
The myriad teasers regarding the OnePlus 5 have finally led to an actual launch date. OnePlus will officially debut its new flagship smartphone in a live event on June 20.
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge to get Nougat this week
Although there is no precise date, we now know that T-Mobile has approved the Nougat update and the rollout of the new firmware should begin by the end of this week. There are no details about the changes, either, but we do not expect any surprises.
Oppo unveils R11 smartphone
The highlights of the new Oppo handset include a 20 MP selfie camera, a dual-camera setup on the back. This 5.5-inch smartphone has a Snapdragon 660 processor inside and 4 GB RAM.
Honor 9 billed for June 12 release
The Honor 9 is set to be released on June 12. It will feature the Kirin 960, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870
ZTE are billed to announce the release of their new mid-range device, the V870. It will come with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and the Snapdragon 435.
Moto Z2 Play coming to India this Thursday
This 5.5-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 under the hood, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage or 4 GB RAM/64 GB storage space hits the Indian market with a free Moto Armor pack for every pre-order.
OnePlus 5 to launch in two weeks
A new OnePlus 5-related teaser surfaced on Weibo, this time showing a calendar with the number 20 circled and the "Save the date" tagline next to it. These being said, we should get ready for the arrival of the new OnePlus handset.
Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X
Xiaomi's new device, spotted carrying a Snapdragon 660 on GFXBench a while ago, has been speculated to be released as the Mi 6X.
Amazon Fire Phone successor in the works as "Ice"
Two unnamed sources who spoke to Gadgets360 reveal the plans to replace fire with ice, this supposedly being the name of Amazon's next generation of smartphones. These handsets are expected to come with a Snapdragon 435 processor, Android 7.1.1, and a price tag around $100 USD.
New OxygenOS Open Beta builds now available
The new beta software updates based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat target the OnePlus 3, which gets OxygenOS Open Beta 17, while its younger sibling, namely OnePlus 3T, receives OxygenOS Open Beta 8.
Nextbit Robin receives Android 7.1.1
The new firmware for this handset now supported by Razer comes with the official patches from Google dated April 1, 2017. It has 560 MB in size and provides overall performance and security improvements.
Samsung might announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) smartphone today
This 5.2-inch Android handset has been spotted on Amazon with a full metal body, packing an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and running Android 7.0 Nougat.
Andy Rubin's Essential brand accused of trademark infringement
Spigen, a smartphone manufacturer that owns trademark rights to the term "Essential," has sent a Cease and Desist order to Andy Rubin's Essential company. Claiming that Essential infringed on their copyright, Spigen demanded that Essential stop using the trademark.
Qualcomm announces launch of new Quick Charge 4+
Qualcomm has announced the launch of their new Quick Charge 4+ and its said to charge up to 15% faster than Quick Charge 4.0.
Nokia 3, 5, and 6 will receive Android O
Although the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 still have to become available for purchase outside China, HMD Global has just confirmed that all three handsets would get Android O once Google delivers the new firmware to its OEM partners.
New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild
An unidentified device leaked on Weibo earlier. 5" display, Yun OS, no fingerprint reader.
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