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BlackBerry DTEK50 Smartphone Review

85% BlackBerry DTEK50 Smartphone Review

Fort Knox. BlackBerry advertises its 5.2-inch DTEK50 as the most secure Android smartphone in the world. Consequently, the mid-range handset comes with an impressive selection of security features; nevertheless it is just as easy to handle as a standard Android device.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5.2", 135 g
Manuel Masiero, 15 Sep 2016 08:25
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android phablet gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Note 4 on AT&T get Android Marshmallow

AT&T subscribers who own these two handsets that were apparently stuck with Lollipop can finally move forward, as their devices receive Android 6.0. Unfortunately, there is little hope about an official Nougat update for them.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 21:25
Blu Vivo 5R Android smartphone with MediaTek 6753 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage

Blu Products launches Vivo 5R smartphone

This 5.5-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek 6753 processor, having 3 GB memory and 32 GB internal storage, all for just $199.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 16:20
Lenovo: Is the Tango-phone Phab 2 Pro late?

Lenovo: Is the Tango-phone Phab 2 Pro late?

Lenovo announced the Tango-Phone 2 Pro, the first commercial system with Google Tango, on their own event "TechWorld" for a release "this summer". Now it seems like Lenovo can´t hold that promised release-windows, as their website now shows a later release date. So far, we can only speculate, Lenovo hasn´t released an official reaction to the rumors yet.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Sep 2016 22:37
Next year's Snapdragon 653 could run on four Cortex-A73 and four Cortex-A53 cores.

Did Qualcomm's Snapdragon 653 processor information really leak?

Qualcomm is busy working on the successor to this year's Snapdragon 652 and information of next year's Octa-Core Snapdragon 653 could have been leaked on Weibo a few days ago. It is supposed to be built using the 28 nm process and will integrate four Cortex-A73 cores.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 21:12
Das Xiaomi Mi Note 2 could feature a QHD-Display, Dual-Camera and up to 256 GB of memory.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: New pictures leak a day before the apparent launch

Tomorrow, Xiaomi is rumored to launch the Mi Note 2 smartphone. Pictures and almost all the specifications have leaked in advance however so let's take a look.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 20:37
The Asus Zenfone 3 family will arrive in the US later this year.

Asus is promoting the Zenfone 3 series ahead of its launch

While the Zenfone 3 family of phones is still not available in the US, Asus has published two new videos promoting the camera features of the devices, which are supposed to launch in the last quarter of this year.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 15:30
Final rollout of iOS 10 and watchOS 3 has started.

Apple iOS 10: Final version started to rollout to users

Apple has started rollout of their newest iOS version to users all over the world. iOS 10 brings a lot of improvements to iPhones and iPads and is being touted by Apple as the biggest iOS upgrade of all times. Apple Watch users can also upgrade to watchOS 3 starting today.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 14:43
Blackview R7 Smartphone Review

80% Blackview R7 Smartphone Review

Low-budget flagship smartphone? Low-budget flagship smartphone? The R7 is the first self-titled flagship smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer Blackview – for a local price of around 160 Euros (~$180). We will check how the new flagship performs in our in-depth review.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 197 g
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Sep 2016 10:48
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 foldable Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 launches in China

As previously rumored, this foldable smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2016 19:55
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Android smartphone successor shows up on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) hits GFXBench

According to the benchmark database, the specs of this upcoming 4.7-inch handset include a 1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm chip, 2 GB RAM, and 8 GB internal storage space.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2016 10:00
Acer Liquid Jade Primo Smartphone Review

80% Acer Liquid Jade Primo Smartphone Review

A "pocket" computer? Acer's Jade Primo is a premium-range smartphone based on Windows 10 Mobile that can also be used as a PC thanks to the Continuum function. That also makes it a direct opponent for Microsoft's top models. The handset's wireless connections are particularly convincing, but it could be a bit more enduring.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.5", 150 g
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Sep 2016 22:47
Tim Cook presenting the iPhone 7: Are they testing how far they can go?

Apple iPhone 7: Are they testing how far they can go?

The iPhone 7 and its missing headphone jack could be testing grounds for next years major new iPhone revision, says Business Insider.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 22:27
Xiaomi wants to gain ground with the Mi 5s.

Xiaomi: Alleged specs of the Mi 5s reveal a new flagship phone

A Snapdragon 821 processor, up to 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, a pressure sensitive display and Qualcomm's ultrasonic fingerprint technology indicate a major upgrade to the Mi 5 is in store.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 16:21
Das 5 Zoll Pixel Phone von Google wird vermutlich nicht als Nexus-Gerät auf den Markt kommen.

Google: 360-degree video of the smaller Pixel/Nexus Phone leaks

The video shows a few things we did not know about this year's smaller Pixel or Nexus Phone like USB-C port and stereo speakers. The 5 inch Google phone will also have a headphone jack.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 16:02
Apple lowered the service fee for iPhone screen damage to $29 if you are under Apple Care+ protection.

Apple lowers Apple Care+ service fee for iPhone screen damage to $29

Apple is reducing the service fee for damaged screens to $29 if you sign up for a new Apple Care+ plan for your iPhone.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 15:30
Using Apple Plugs, you can upgrade your old iPhone to an iPhone 7.

This is how the internet is making fun of Apple's iPhone 7 and their AirPods

The courage that Apple showed stripping the iPhone from its headphone jack is being put to a test every day now, with artists and comedians all over the world making fun of Apple, the iPhone 7 and their newest wireless earpods, the AirdPods.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Sep 2016 23:01
Chrome 53 offers two hours longer battery life compared to Chrome 46.

Google Chrome 53: Faster and better battery life than last year's Chrome

Google is seeing a lot of performance improvements and better battery life with Chrome 53 compared to last year's Chrome 46.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Sep 2016 22:28
Will there be AMD or Nvidia technology inside an Exynos chip in 2018?

Samsung may switch to AMD or Nvidia for its Exynos chips in 2018

Apparently there are talks between Samsung, AMD and Nvidia to integrate more powerful graphics into the mobile Samsung silicon starting 2018. Samsung also wants to have a CDMA capable modem ready by then.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Sep 2016 22:11
Galaxy Note 7 now a fire risk on airplanes

Galaxy Note 7 is now a fire risk on airplanes

The FAA is "strongly advising passengers not to turn on or charge these devices" after Samsung's recent worldwide recall of its latest flagship smartphone.
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2016 07:53
Thanks to a pairing button on the AirPods case, they might work with Android as well.

Apple AirPods: Seems like they might also work with Android

Apple does not want you to know about it obviously, but their recently announced AirPods seem to work with Android as well.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 15:49
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Apple A10 Fusion GPU

Specifications and benchmarks of the Apple A10 Fusion graphics card in the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
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Apple A10 Fusion SoC

APL1021 Hurricane / Zephyr ARM 4 cores @ 2340 MHz 16nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Apple A10 Fusion processor for smartphones (iPhone 7 and 7 Plus).
Thanks to the missing audio jack on the iPhone 7 Belkin can sell you an adapter.

Apple iPhone 7: You need this to charge your iPhone 7 while having your headphones plugged in

Belkin wants to sell you a $40 adapter to split your Lightning port in two so you can listen to music while charging your iPhone 7 at the same time.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 14:55
Lumia 650: Last Lumia?

Microsoft: Lumia-production to end in December?

According to rumors, Microsoft might be planning to end the production of its Lumia smartphones in December. Its still unclear if Microsoft will bring a follow-up device to the market.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Sep 2016 14:38
Apple suggests to buy a case for the new glossy iPhone 7

Glossy jet black Apple iPhone 7: Apple warns it may show abrasions over time, suggests case

If you think about pre-ordering the glossy jet black iPhone 7 for $1000 or more, you may want to shell out another few bucks for a case, Apple suggests.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 09:58
The iPad Pro now got a 256 GB version, the 16 GB iPads are all but gone.

Apple iPad series: Apple bumps up minimum storage capacity to 32 GB, intros 256 Pro-models

Even if Apple did not officially announce the change at yesterday's September event, they completely eliminated the 16 GB iPad versions from the Apple store. The entry level models all start with 32 GB of storage now, the iPad Pro's top out at 256 GB.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2016 21:21
Apple gives older iPhone models double the storage at no extra cost.

Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: Apple bumps storage to 32 GB and 128 GB

Apple did announce a small change to the existing iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus-lineup before dropping the mic on yesterday's event. The company will give you twice the storage on the two lower storage versions.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2016 21:21
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone gets September security patch

Samsung Galaxy S7 and BlackBerry Android handsets get a new security patch

The patch is dated September 6 and, as usual, fixes various Android vulnerabilities that have been discovered recently.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2016 21:15
Don't blink and check out the Apple September event in 107 seconds.

Don't blink: The Apple September iPhone 7 event in a 107 second video

If you didn't have time to watch the Apple September event yesterday, you might want to check out this 107 second video to get an idea of what you missed.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2016 14:23
Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus water resistant smartphones with A10 Fusion processor and dual camera

Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus now official

The new Apple flagships use a new processor, 2 GB RAM, offering resistance from water and dropping the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2016 11:55
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 leaked images surface online, launch is imminent

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 spotted online

The new handset is expected to show up next to the Redmi 4, packing a Snapdragon 820/821 processor and 4 GB or 6 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 20:10
LG V20 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and Android Nougat now official

LG V20 is now official

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-powered handset has dual front screens, a metal body, complies with the MIL-STD 810G standard, and is the first smartphone to launch with Android Nougat on board.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 18:00
Motorola Moto G4 Play Android smartphone now available for pre-order in the US

Moto G4 Play now up for pre-order in the US

This affordable handset will become available on September 15, has a price tag of $149.99 USD, and will soon hit Verizon Wireless as well.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 15:55
Watch the event live, even under Windows, Linux or Android.

Apple iPhone 7 September event: How to watch it live!

Apple will stream today's iPhone 7 event anywhere in the world and you can watch it live, even if you are on Windows, Android or Linux. We will tell you how and when.
Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2016 14:26
Is it the real thing? Presumably it is, coming directly from a video presentation.

Apple iPhone 7: Snapshot from video presentation leaked

An allegedly "official" press render of the Apple iPhone 7 turned out to be a snapshot from a video presentation for China.
Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2016 12:49
Asus ZenPower Max external power pack with 28,600 mAh battery capacity

Asus intros the ZenPower Max power pack

This external battery pack has a capacity of 28,600 mAh and can easily charge any notebook on the market, as well as various other smaller devices.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 10:00
So it will be called iPhone 7 Plus after all ...

Oops: Did Apple really just confirm iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus names?

Looking for iPhone accessories in the Apple store a user from Hong Kong discovered entries for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in the compatibility section.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 22:08
Nice things coming to Apple fans from Zhengzhou, China.

Foxconn: More than 370.000 Apple iPhone 7 units already on their way to the US and Europe

Foxconn apparently started shipping next generation iPhones to the USA and Europe. Chinese reports state that more than 370.000 units already left China in the last few days.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 16:47
Samsung Galaxy Note5 phablet gets new firmware from Verizon Wireless

Verizon updates the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note5

This update offers compatibility for the Barcode Beaming Service, as well as adding OnCircle and Amazon Widget.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2016 16:20
The glossy "piano black" iPhone 7 might be able to record video at 4k resolution with 60 fps.

Apple iPhone 7-6 SE: The next iPhone may be the first phone to support 4K-video at 60 fps

A vietnamese tech website was allegedly able to get their hands on an iPhone 7 and told us that it supports recording 4K video at 60 fps. It also found out that sim card slots are sealed now to improve on water resistance. You might also wanna take a look at the beautiful render pictures of the new black color options.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 16:06
Leica branding plus dual camera with OIS on each of them?

Huawei: Will the Huawei Mate 9 feature OIS on both of its dual Leica lenses?

Apparently, Huawei will add a dual camera setup to its next flagship Mate 9 smartphone. However, it might be the first manufacturer to stabilize both lenses with OIS. The Leica branding from the P9 might also come back on the Mate 9.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 13:18
The LG V20 will be the first Android 7 smartphone on the market.

LG V20: What do we know ahead of today's launch of the V20?

Today, LG will officially unveil details about their flagship V20-phone in San Francisco. It will be the first smartphone with Android 7 Nougat out of the box, but what else is known about it?
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 11:28
Lenovo K6 series Android smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor

IFA 2016 | Lenovo unveils K6 series smartphones

These three new Android handsets have 5-inch and 5.5-inch screens, all being powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chip and scheduled to hit the market starting this fall.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2016 10:10
This sticker is from an alleged iPhone 7 test-unit.

Apple iPhone 7-6 SE: Prototype stickers affirm new color options and memory sizes

Just two more nights to go until Apple unveils der latest iPhone-series and if you are too eager to read about new rumors, here are a few alleged iPhone 7 prototype stickers to look at.
Alexander Fagot, 05 Sep 2016 20:34
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Android smartphone hits TENAA

Xiaomi Redmi 4 hits TENAA

This 5-inch Android Marshmallow-driven handset is expected to hit the market powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 or a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 15:15
No modular smartphone by Google after all: work on Project Ara has been suspended.

Google confirmation: Modular Smartphone Project Ara is dead

Google confirmed last week's Reuters report that suggested, the company might have suspended work on the modular smartphone concept "Project Ara".
Alexander Fagot, 04 Sep 2016 22:31
Five Sim-Trays show the available color options for the next iPhone.

Apple iPhone 7-6 SE: Ming-Chi Kuo leaked last minute information about the next iPhone

The next iPhone will run much faster on a 2.4 Ghz A10 processor and be available in two new darker color options. It will also be waterproof with an IPX7 rating.
Alexander Fagot, 04 Sep 2016 20:53
Sony unveils Xperia XZ flagship smartphone (Source: Sony)

IFA 2016 | Sony unveils Xperia XZ flagship smartphone

The Xperia XZ and mainstream Xperia X Compact will carry 23 MP rear cameras and 3 GB of RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs.
Allen Ngo, 04 Sep 2016 19:54
Wiko U Feel Smartphone Review

80% Wiko U Feel Smartphone Review

The finger makes the difference. The U Feel is a new mainstream smartphone from the French manufacturer Wiko. Two highlights are the design and the fingerprint scanner, which can trigger different actions depending on the finger. Read our review to see what the smartphone is capable of.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 145 g
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Sep 2016 19:41
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