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As of March 2017, about 97.2% of Android devices may be vulnerable to exploits in WikiLeaks' latest documents. (Picture source: Android Developers)

Google says it has patched exploits used by the CIA

Google is confident that the latest versions of Android and Chrome are not vulnerable to the hacking tools detailed in the latest Wikileaks dump. Older versions of the software, however, may still be vulnerable.

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 23:44

BlackBerry Aurora Android smartphone launches in Indonesia

BlackBerry Aurora launches today

This 5.5-inch handset features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage, as previously rumored. Sadly, it seems it will not reach any other markets soon.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2017 21:40

ZTE could face up to $1.2 billion in fines for violating U.S. trade sanctions. (Picture source: ZTE)

ZTE to pay $1.2 billion in fines to the U.S. for breaking sanctions

After a 5 year investigation, ZTE pled guilty to charges that it sold hardware to North Korea and Iran. Both countries are embargoed by the United States. ZTE will be fined about $1.2 billlion.

Sam Medley, 09 Mar 2017 20:35

HTC U Ultra Android flagship now shipping in the US

HTC U Ultra starts shipping in the US

Shipments of this new high-end Android phablet have begun yesterday and should be available for purchase in stores starting tomorrow. This $749 USD retails unlocked but is only compatible with T-Mobile and AT&T.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2017 13:35

OnePlus teasing a potential OnePlus 3 successor (Source: Twitter.com/evleaks)

OnePlus teasing a potential OnePlus 3 successor

The manufacturer of "flagship killers" may be hyping yet another 1080p smartphone.

Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2017 20:33

HTC Ocean smartphone images leak

HTC Ocean smartphone images leak

With the HTC U Play and U Ultra officially announced, talks are already underway on the next smartphone with "Edge Sense" capabilities.

Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2017 19:11

Smartphone market to grow 4.7 percent by the end of the year

Smartphone market to grow 4.7 percent by the end of the year

Sales are expected to rise more slowly for the next few years with Android upholding its enormous >80 percent OS market share.

Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2017 19:07

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active on AT&T receives Android Nougat

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active gets Nougat on AT&T

In addition to the usual new features delivered by Android Nougat, this update also removes the AT&T address book and throws new Samsung services such as Samsung Pass and Samsung Cloud into the mix.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2017 15:55

Google Android usage graph in early March 2017 shows Nougat nearing the 3 percent barrier

Android Nougat's market share continues to grow

Google's data collected in the first few days of this month show that Nougat's market share is nearing the 3 percent barrier, while Lollipop and Marshmallow continue to dominate.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2017 13:20

TSMC said in December that the 10 nm process was "totally on track." Perhaps not. (Source: Electronic Engineering Times)

10 nm process pushes back smartphone production, launch dates

Low yields from 10nm FinFET process means that Apple A11, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 and other chips are in short supply as the industry moves into what's shaping up to be a year of transformation for high-end smartphones.

Isaac Brown, 08 Mar 2017 03:56

Ever since the first Pixel debuted, users have been asking for Google to implement this feature. (Source: NDTV)

Google Assistant can now read your text messages

It may have taken some time, but Google can now read and interact with your text messages in a substantial way, allowing users to sort through their messages and send responses even when they're too busy to pick up their smartphones.

Isaac Brown, 07 Mar 2017 20:49

The FreedomPop V7 is available now in the UK and Spain. (Source: FreedomPop)

FreedomPop begins selling its own smartphone

The FreedomPop V7 is a decidedly budget smartphone aimed at users that need only the basics. FreedomPop will begin selling the device in the UK and Spain before rolling it out to other markets.

Sam Medley, 07 Mar 2017 17:37

YotaPhone 2 dual display Android smartphone

Yota Devices apparently planning a third YotaPhone

Although the second YotaPhone turned out to be a commercial failure and Russian company Yota Devices also teased a few new products that never materialized in the meantime, they have just confirmed that a third YotaPhone is currently under development.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2017 15:35

Samsung Galaxy S6 Android flagship Nougat update gets delayed March 2017

Samsung delays the Nougat update for Galaxy S6

Although the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge have not been around for that long and should get the long-awaited Nougat update, the release of the new firmware has been delayed due to quality concerns and is now expected to arrive "at the earliest opportunity."

Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 23:17

LG V10 Android flagship to get Nougat, LG G4 to get Android Nougat update

LG V10 and G4 to get Nougat later this year

Not long after announcing that these handsets offer the best performance when running Marshmallow, LG has finally decided to offer Android Nougat to both the G4 and V10 flagships. The V10 should get the new firmware in the second quarter, while the G4 is scheduled to follow in the third quarter.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 20:25

Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers can be held independently in each hand. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo's Joy-Con controllers for Switch can connect to PCs, Macs, and Android

The controllers are not exclusive to Nintendo's Switch. They can sync with Windows, OS X, and Android devices, offering a unique play experience and more controller options for gamers.

Sam Medley, 06 Mar 2017 17:08

LG G6 Android flagship sold 400,000 units in four days in South Korea

LG G6 pre-orders hit 400,000 in four days

Dropping the modular design and introducing the unique Full Vision display, next to a full-metal unibody with protection from water and dust seem to have been smart choices since 400,000 G6 units have been pre-ordered in South Korea in just four days.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 16:15

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro now official

After a long time in the rumor mill, this 5.2-inch has been finally unveiled at the Samsung Forum 2017 event in China. Its specs include a Snapdragon 626 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Mar 2017 06:35

The iPhone 6 leads the failure rates, followed by the 6s. (Source: Blancco Technology Group)

Research firm finds iPhone failure rate increasing, eclipsing Android

Research firm Blancco has found that iPhones have become remarkably less reliable over the past five quarters. At the same time, Android phones have increased in reliability significantly.

Douglas Black, 06 Mar 2017 04:28

Hisense announces C30 "Rock" waterproof smartphone

MWC 2017 | Hisense announces C30 "Rock" waterproof smartphone

The mid-range Hisense C30 will look very similar to the Nokia 6 with an expected launch price of about 300 Euros.

Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2017 03:35

LG G6 could retail for as much as 700 Euros

LG G6 could retail for as much as 700 Euros

At least one retailer in Europe will be selling the base 4 GB RAM/32 GB eMMC model for hundreds more than the launch price of last year's LG G5.

Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2017 03:02

Xiaomi Mi 5s

88% Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review

S like Special? Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone impressed us with its outstanding price-to-value ratio. This time around we'll take a look at the successor Mi 5s, which comes with more flash storage, a sturdy metal chassis and features - at the time of writing - the fastest available Snapdragon SoC.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 5.15", 145 g

Andreas Kilian, 06 Mar 2017 00:51

Asus Zenfone AR

MWC 2017 | Asus Zenfone AR Hands-On

The 5.7-inch AMOLED smartphone will be the first to support both Google Daydream and Tango when it launches this May.

Daniel Schmidt/ Allen Ngo, 05 Mar 2017 02:45

Google may also have a budget version of the Pixel to accompany the flagship model. (Source: Google)

MWC 2017 | Google pledges second-generation Pixel smartphone

Google’s 2016 flagship smartphone, the Pixel, was a critical and commercial success upon release. Today at MWC, Google announced a follow-up phone will be released before the end of 2017.

Isaac Brown, 04 Mar 2017 02:20

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 IP68-rated rugged Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 launches in Europe

This long-awaited rugged handset is finally official. It comes with Nougat on board, using a low-end Exynos 7570 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The Xcover 4 is compliant with the MIL-STD 810G and IP68 standards.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2017 23:05

Honor 6X ProKit coming with more storage, RAM, and accessories for 320 Euros

Honor 6X ProKit coming with more storage, RAM, and accessories for 320 Euros

The higher-end Honor 6X ProKit will sell alongside the existing Honor 6X when it launches this March 10th.

Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2017 22:09

Allview X4 Soul Style now available

MWC 2017 | Allview X4 Soul Style now available for 330 Euros

Unlike most smartphones, the front-facing camera of the Allview X4 Soul Style will be at a higher megapixel count than the rear camera for better selfies.

Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2017 20:48

BlackBerry Aurora BBC100-1 Android handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

BlackBerry Aurora listed by Indonesian retailer

One day after the first images of the BBC100-1 surfaced online, the BlackBerry Aurora shows up once again. This time, the handset is apparently up for pre-order, carrying a price tag of approximately $260 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2017 15:15

OnePlus 3T flagship gets new beta firmware based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat

OnePlus 3 and 3T receive Android 7.1.1-based beta update

The new beta software update has almost 1.5 GB in size and comes with improvements to the Gallery app and a new Shot on OnePlus wallpaper option, also taking care of a few bugs and providing various tweaks.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2017 13:25

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android smartphone/phablet gets Nougat update

MWC 2017 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge named Best Smartphone of the Year

This top-of-the-line handset was recognized as best smartphone of 2016 at this year's Glomo Awards in Barcelona, an event that unfolded at the Mobile World Congress trade show.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2017 23:35

Few people expected that Sony would bring a stellar flagship to the MWC, let alone one that outshone the competition. (Source: Sony)

MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ Premium named best new smartphone at MWC

With a slick design, killer specs and a dash of innovation, Sony's Xperia XZ Premium trounced the competition at MWC 2017 and was declared by the GSM Association to be the best new smartphone of the event.

Isaac Brown, 02 Mar 2017 22:49

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe gets Android Nougat

Less than two months after the ZenFone 3 handsets received Android 7.0, Asus updates the 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 Deluxe. However, the Nougat update for these devices ends support for the Share Link app, also removing the "ShakeShake" feature.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2017 16:05

Lenovo P2 Smartphone Review

87% Lenovo P2 Smartphone Review

P as in "potent battery". Lenovo launches a powerful mid-range handset called P2 on the market. The highlight is supposed to be its gigantic battery that is hidden in a relatively compact casing. The battery life is, in fact, top notch but what about the smartphone's other aspects?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 177 g

Florian Wimmer, 02 Mar 2017 08:53

Lexar and SanDisk to launch world's first UHS-III MicroSD cards this quarter

Lexar and SanDisk to launch world's first UHS-III MicroSD cards this quarter

While the Lexar Professional 1000x will focus on higher raw transfer rates, the SanDisk Extreme will favor a wider bus for more simultaneous read/write access.

Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2017 08:31

MWC 2017 | Nokia 3310 reboot likely to have a delayed US release

The Nokia 3310 may release later in the US as HMD Global has ran into an issue related to their smartphone's compatibility with the frequency bands used by US carriers.

Isaac Brown, 02 Mar 2017 01:01

General Mobile GM 6 Android One smartphone with Nougat and MediaTek MT6737T processor

MWC 2017 | General Mobile unveils GM 6 Android One handset

This 5-inch handset seems to be the most powerful Android One device to date, featuring a MediaTek MT6737T processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as a fingerprint reader, all with Android Nougat on top.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2017 23:55

Leaked images show what may be the BBC100-1, which is coming to Indonesia soon. (Source: Crackberry.com)

Leaked images show a Blackberry made for Indonesia

The BBC100-1 may be coming to Indonesian markets soon. The low-specced device looks like a budget affair from Blackberry.

Sam Medley, 01 Mar 2017 19:27

Samsung Galay Xcover 4 SM-G390F surfaces at FCC, launch is imminnent

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 shows up at FCC

The Samsung handset with model number SM-G390F received its WiFi certification a while ago, and then it surfaced on Geekbench. Since it recently arrived at FCC, its launch should be close now.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2017 15:45

Meizu claims that Super mCharge is much faster than VOOC and Quick Charge technologies from its competitors. (Source: Meizu)

MWC 2017 | Meizu announces Super mCharge, an ultra-fast charging solution

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu says their charging solution can charge a smartphone up to 30 percent in just five minutes, claiming that this charging speed is 11 times faster than the iPhone 7 Plus and 3.6 times faster than the fast charging solution used by the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

Isaac Brown, 01 Mar 2017 06:58

Xiaomi Redmi 4X coming this March for as low as 699 Yuan

Xiaomi Redmi 4X coming this March for as low as 699 Yuan

The generously-sized 4100 mAh internal battery will be larger than most budget and even mainstream 5-inch smartphones.

Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2017 06:13

Xiaomi Mi5c Android smartphone with Surge S1 processor, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage

Xiaomi Mi5c now official

This new handset is the first one to use Xiaomi's first processor, namely Surge S1. The Mi5c is expected to hit China for around $220 USD as a budget variant of last year's Mi5.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2017 23:05

MediaTek Helio X30 10 nm mobile processor with ten cores in a tri-cluster setup

MediaTek Helio X30 deca-core processor now available

The new processor is built using the 10 nm process and has a tri-cluster configuration with two Cortex-A73, four Cortex-A53, and four Cortex-A35 cores. First devices to use it are expected to debut in the second quarter of 2017.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2017 20:20

The titillating idea of a "Surface Phone"-type device is made more plausible with the announcement of octa-core Atom (x86) processors. (Source: Harry Kim)

Eight-core x86 Atom chips for smartphones to release in H2 2017

Intel's Atom chip is living on through Chinese manufacturer Spreadtrum, which is continuing to produce Atom chips and will release an octa-core Atom chip designed for smartphones in the second half of the year.

Douglas Black, 28 Feb 2017 03:34

Gionee A1 Plus Android smartphone with Helio P25 processor and 4 GB RAM

MWC 2017 | Gionee announces selfie-centric A1 and A1 Plus

These two handsets use MediaTek processors (Helio P10 and P25), offering impressive front cameras (16 MP and 20 MP), LED flash on both front and back, as well as batteries with over 4,000 mAh each.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2017 00:55

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Android smartphone with 4K display

MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ Premium now official

This new 5.5-inch handset has a 4K HDR display and offers top-of-the-line specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The Xperia XZ Premium runs Android 7.1 and can record 960 fps footage for super-slow motion videos.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2017 22:56

Acer Liquid Z6 Plus Smartphone Review

81% Acer Liquid Z6 Plus Smartphone Review

Acer's large smartphone. Acer's Liquid Z6 Plus is a middle-class smartphone with a large Full-HD display, fingerprint sensor and a huge battery. The middle class is highly contested, however - so is the Liquid z6 Plus able to stand out in any way?

Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 169 g

Florian Wimmer, 27 Feb 2017 21:20

Enjoy amazing slow-motion video playback. For five seconds. (Source: Sony)

MWC 2017 | Sony's upcoming Xperia XZs and Xperia XZ Premium flagships will be able to capture slow motion video

Sony is giving its flagships a powerful new camera upgrade that's capable of capturing slow motion footage at 960 frames per second. The specs on these phones will be impressive, but will gaudy features be enough to win market share back?

Isaac Brown, 27 Feb 2017 21:20

Alcatel A5 LED interactive LED-covered Android smartphone

MWC 2017 | Alcatel unveils A5 LED smartphone

Advertised as "the world’s first interactive LED-covered smartphone," this handset is powered by an octa-core processor and has a 5.2-inch HD display, as well as 4G LTE connectivity.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2017 18:58

Oppo has been at the forefront of smartphone camera innovation for years. (Source: Oppo)

MWC 2017 | Oppo showcases dual-camera with 5x optical zoom

The company claims their new "proprietary image fusion technology for digital zoom" allows for a lossless 5x zoom. This 5.7mm-tall module uses a periscope-like system that reflects incoming light into a prism to increase the focal length of the camera.

Isaac Brown, 27 Feb 2017 18:25

ZTE Blade V8 Mini Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor

MWC 2017 | ZTE Blade V8 Mini and V8 Lite now official

These two 5-inch handsets come with Android Nougat on board and offer premium features for a mid-range price. The metallic unibody V8 Mini is the more advanced of them, sporting a dual camera setup and 3D shooting.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2017 16:25

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