Vivo X7 and X7 Plus now official
Although the X7 has a 5.2-inch display and the X7 Plus has 5.7 inches in size, they both use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.
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ZTE Blade V7 Lite Smartphone Review
Darkness favors secret dealings! ZTE's Blade V7 Lite is an affordable mid-range smartphone with very appealing looks. Compared with its Blade V7 sister model, it is cheaper and aims to attract price-conscious buyers. However, the Lite version is equipped with a somewhat weaker SoC. Furthermore, it presented its dark side in our test.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 135 g
BlackBerry allegedly working on three new handsets
Dubbed Mercury, Neon, and Argon, all these upcoming handsets are expected to use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and to run Android.
Wiko Robby Smartphone Review
Big and colorful. Wiko's Robby is a phablet that is available in many colors. It features front-sided speakers, but not LTE. How does the affordable smartphone fare in the test?
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5.5", 185 g
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition coming next week
This limited edition handset has the same technical specs as the regular Galaxy S7 Edge and will launch on July 7th, but will have different colors and probably some custom wallpapers and themes as well.
HTC Marlin specs leak online
This 5.5-inch handset is expected to launch packing a quad-core Qualcomm processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB or 128 GB internal storage.
Huawei Honor 8 spotted at TENAA for certification
TENAA documents reveal a 5.2-inch FHD display, 3 to 4 GB RAM, Kirin 950 SoC, and dual rear cameras. The Honor 8 is expected to be officially revealed this coming July 5th.
Unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge now available in the US
Both handsets can be acquired from Samsung.com or top retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, or Ebay.
ZTE Axon 7 launches in Europe for 450 Euros
The price range pits the 5.5-inch flagship directly against the OnePlus 3 and ZUK 2 while being far cheaper than popular alternatives like the Galaxy S7.
HTC 10, One M9 and One A9 to get Android Nougat
Now that Google confirmed Android 7.0 Nougat, HTC makes it clear that HTC 10, HTC One A9 and HTC One M9 will all get the update.
Xiaomi announces MIUI 8 Android UI
The first global beta ROM is expected to come out on July 11th while the first global stable release is expected to arrive mid-August.
Archos 50 Power Smartphone Review
French Power for everyone. Archos' 50 Power features a superb configuration in the form of a strong battery, 5-inch IPS HD screen, quad-core processor and 16 GB of internal storage plus 2 GB of working memory - all this at an entry price of 150 Euros (~$167). However, it has to pass through our test course before we give it a purchase recommendation.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5", 148 g
New teaser hints at the upcoming Huawei Honor 8
The smaller sibling to the 5.7-inch Honor V8 may be just days away from an official unveiling.
Asus ZenUI now working with non-Asus handsets
From now on, virtually any handset running Android 4.3 or later can use the launcher previously available only on Asus devices.
Lenovo Moto G4 Smartphone Review
Little brother. We liked the Moto G4 Plus, and now we can review the slightly slimmed-down Moto G4. What are the differences?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5.5", 155 g
Google may finally be producing its own smartphone
After having produced the Pixel C, new reports are claiming that the search giant is ready to produce its own smartphone to co-exist with the current Nexus family.
Microsoft Surface Phone could be exclusive to corporate customers
Microsoft is still standing firmly behind Windows Phone with significant updates on the new goals of the mobile operating system coming this July.
Next BlackBerry smartphone could be a re-branded Alcatel Idol 4
New evidence suggests that the Blackberry "Hamburg" will be handled almost exclusively by TCL with a design based heavily on the mid-range 5.2-inch Alcatel Idol 4.
Google may be considering Live Support for new Nexus devices
The app would allow users to easily contact and speak with service representatives for troubleshooting in a manner similar to Amazon Mayday.
Vivo X7 and X7 Plus specifications leak
The 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch smartphones will carry nearly identical specifications according to leaks ahead of the official announcement. This includes the Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB eMMC.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo gets Android Marshmallow
The update has begun to roll out in Europe for the SM-G903F variant, so it should also hit other variants all across the world soon.
First Turing Phone units should reach customers next month
Although first pre-orders were placed last August and this secure handset was expected to start shipping in December 2015, it looks like the first units will ship next month.
HTC Desire 530 Smartphone Review
Everyone's Desire?HTC offers a new smartphone in the 200-Euro (~$222) category. The Desire 530 aims to impress buyers with a unique design, decent cameras and unusually good sound among other things. Our test reveals whether the smartphone can fulfill this high claim despite entry-level hardware.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Adreno 304, 5", 140 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821/823 scores nearly 155000 points on AnTuTu
An upcoming LeEco smartphone has appeared in the benchmark database with scores around 10 percent higher than the existing Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Huawei Y6 II and Y6 Compact entry-level smartphones coming soon
The 5.5-inch 6Y II and 5-inch 6Y II Compact are expected to retail for 200 Euros and 150 Euros, respectively, with Kirin and MediaTek processor options.
LG Stylus 2 Smartphone Review
Is the stylus the star? LG's Stylus 2 already points to the pen in the name. However, the phablet offers a feature that steals the show from the stylus. Find out what this is in our report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.7", 142 g
LG K7 Smartphone Review
Social media with hurdles. With the K7, LG promises outstanding selfie-capability at an affordable price point. The 5-inch Android smartphone does many things right, but unfortunately doesn't quite deliver on LG's main promise.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 159 g
Oppo Find 9 may have Snapdragon 823 SoC, 8 GB RAM, and 4100 mAh battery
The ambitious leak for the 5.5-inch flagship shows it to be a powerhouse with dual 21 MP rear cameras and a large capacity battery.
More images and specifications leak on ZTE Nubia Z11
Several pictures showing off the thin design and small body of the smartphone have leaked just days before the official unveiling.
LeEco Le Max 2 Pro could come with Snapdragon 823 SoC and 8 GB RAM
The first smartphone with 8 GB RAM may be just around the corner and could even be revealed this Thursday at a press event in Beijing, China.
LG launches Product Security Response Team for its smartphones
The new website aims to be a user-friendly stop for LG smartphone owners to read up on current Android vulnerabilities, download updates, and report potential exploits.
Google sets end-of-life dates for its current selection of Nexus devices
Google is committing to a two-year long support cycle for its newer Nexus smartphones and tablets while smaller patches for security flaws will continue for about a year longer.
Samsung to focus on fewer smartphone models for higher profits
The South Korean manufacturer may be switching from the traditional growth-oriented strategy to a newer profit-oriented strategy in the face of a slowing global smartphone market.
HTC Sailfish specs surface online
This smartphone is said to have a 5-inch full HD display, an unspecified quad-core 64-bit processor, and 4 GB of memory, all with Android N on top.
Pantech launches Sky IM-100 smartphone
This handset is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chip, next to 2 GB RAM and a 3000 mAh battery, having a price of roughly $380 USD.
Huawei Honor 5C now available in parts of Europe
The 5.2-inch smartphone will have an aluminum chassis, scratch resistant back, and respectable core specifications for just 200 Euros.
Samsung Galaxy S8 could include UHD display and dual rear cameras
The UHD display aims to improve VR experience where the higher pixel count can have a much larger impact.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Duos Smartphone Review
Dynamic Duos? Samsung offers an affordable 5-inch smartphone with its Galaxy J3. It still relies on traditional virtues, such as an integrated micro-SD slot and removable battery. But is that enough to survive in the highly competitive low-cost sector?
Spreadtrum SC9830A, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 138 g
Oppo A37 mainstream smartphone now available for $200 USD
The affordable smartphone is stylish and slim with an emphasis on camera quality.
ZTE growing in popularity amongst European users
The Chinese manufacturer is now the 5th largest smartphone manufacturer in Europe by market share as of Q1 2016.
Upcoming ARM Cortex-A73 could support HDR and 4K UHD at 120 Hz
The ARM "Egil" can bring HDR video and 4K UHD HEVC and VP9 decoding to future smartphones.
Apple patent reveals all-glass curved display
The curved glass display takes the concept of the Samsung Galaxy Edge to the extreme with virtual volume buttons and sliders.
OnePlus 3 facing RAM management criticisms
Early adopters of the OnePlus 3 are seeing no benefit from having 6 GB of RAM compared to competing devices with just 4 GB RAM.
Zeiss unveils universal VR One Plus headset for 129 Euros
The headset will launch this August and be compatible with most Android and iOS smartphones from 4.7-inches up to 5.5-inches in screen size.
Sony Xperia X lineup now up for pre-order in the US
The new Sony handsets come unlocked and will all be available in stores by mid-July.
Asus ZenFone Max Smartphone Review
Long, longer, ZenFone Max. Asus launches a smartphone on the market that follows one goal: The ZenFone Max is to achieve ultimate battery life. This begins with the hardware in the form of a strong 5000 mAh battery and ends with energy-saving software solutions. Read in our report whether the mid-range handset by Asus manages to oust the present reference in our battery test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.5", 202 g
ZTE Nubia Z11 smartphone could be coming this June 28
Chinese manufacturer to hold launch event in Beijing while TENAA leaks unannounced 5.5-inch Nubia NX541J with large 4900 mAh battery.
Marshmallow allegedly coming to Galaxy A3 (2016)
A new version of the Galaxy A3 (2016) user manual has been spotted online and since it includes new parts related to Marshmallow's capabilities, the update should come out soon.
Lenovo ZUK Z2 and Z2 Pro now available for pre-order
The mainstream 5-inch Zuk Z2 and flagship 5.2-inch Zuk Z2 Pro will retail for about $370 USD and $520 USD, respectively.
Harman details JBL SoundBoost MotoMod for Moto Z
The easy-to-use Bluetooth-enabled stereo speaker accessory own 1000 mAh internal battery and kickstand.
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