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OnePlus 3 confirmed for June 15th unveiling
An official poster from OnePlus is inviting users to join a 10 AM local time press event for the inevitable unveiling of the next OnePlus smartphone.
Micromax plans to enter China
India's second smartphone retailer after Samsung plans to enter the Chinese market in 2017 and to go public the next year, also aiming to grab the fifth spot on the global market by 2020.
Xiaomi to ship Android devices preloaded with Microsoft Office and Skype
As a result of the two companies' recent agreement that also involves cross-licensing and patent transfers, Xiaomi will ship its Android devices loaded with Microsoft Office and Skype.
Sony officially unveils entry-level Xperia E5 smartphone
The Xperia E5 will ship with LTE and Android 6.0 Marshmallow later this year for just under 200 Euros.
ZUK Z2: High-end specifications for mainstream prices
The 5.2-inch Z2 Pro will sport 6 GB RAM and a 3000 mAh battery while the smaller 5-inch Z2 will sport 4 GB RAM and a larger 3500 mAh battery.
ZTE Nubia Z11 Max phablet to ship with large 4000 mAh battery
The manufacturer teases its new "NeoPower 2.0" technology for improved power consumption without even giving any battery life estimations or comparisons.
Sirin Labs unveils ultra-secure Solarin smartphone
This handset for those who value their privacy more than anything else has a price tag of more than $14,000 USD and weighs 0.55 pounds.
Huawei Honor 5A and 5A Plus at TENAA certification
The 5-inch 5A and 5.5-inch 5A Plus will succeed the current entry-level 4A series.
Samsung shows off 5.5-inch 4K AMOLED panel prototype for VR
The manufacturer revealed at Display Week in San Francisco a prototype AMOLED panel that promises ideal colors and reduced soreness in the eyes for virtual reality applications.
Sony Xperia X lineup coming to the US this summer
Four Xperia X devices are coming to the US, the first one being Xperia X which is already up for pre-order and will start shipping in late June.
ARM unveils Cortex-A73 processor cores and Mali-G71 graphics
The two new chips are optimized for virtual reality and augmented reality but offer all-around improvements when compared to their predecessors.
Verizon Galaxy S5 gets Android Marshmallow
Almost two months after Sprint and one week after T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless updates the two-year-old Samsung flagships on its network as well.
Computex 2016 | Asus VR headset might launch soon
This competitor for the Gear VR will work with the ZenFone lineup and is expected to hit the market later this year.
Oppo unveils a custom edition of the F1 Plus smartphone
This limited edition handset aims football fans, more precisely those who would enjoy a smartphone styled in Barça red-and-blue aesthetics that also carries the club's insignia in 18K gold on the back.
Galaxy Note 5 successor could be the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung may be skipping the Galaxy Note 6 name altogether while adding curved glass to all four edges of the front of the unannounced device.
TENAA documents suggest a Xiaomi Redmi 3 successor
Xiaomi may be gearing up for a 2016 refresh of its Redmi and Redmi Note offerings with new 5-inch and 5.5-inch options.
ForcePhone could add 3D Touch for all smartphones
Special software could replace dedicated pressure sensitivity hardware by using the smartphone's existing speaker and microphone.
Lenovo Q4 2015 financial results are all-around mixed
Lenovo stays afloat despite a shrinking PC market and continuing problems in the smartphone world.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets next month's security update in Spain
The update containing the security updates for June has apparently started to roll out on Orange handsets in Spain.
Computex 2016 | Asus unveils ZenFone 3 series
The three devices revealed have screen sizes between 5.5 and 6.8 inches, use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, and feature an updated design with metal frames and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on both sides.
Huawei P9 Lite Smartphone Review
Product care. Huawei supplements its P9 lineup with the classy mid-range smartphone P9. The 5.2-inch Android handset proved to be a worthy successor of the bestseller P8 Lite in the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 650, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 5.2", 147 g
OnePlus 3 finally spotted at TENAA for certification
Documents reveal a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, 4 GB RAM, and a Snapdragon 820 SoC as previously predicted.
Moto Z MotoMods accessories leak
Like LG, Lenovo will be betting on optional attachments and accessories to market its upcoming flagship Moto Z series. Camera and Smart Cover MotoMods may launch alongside the smartphone.
UMi Touch Smartphone Review
Entry-level smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer UMi launches an affordable smartphone model dubbed Touch on the market that presents almost "too good" technical specs for this price range. Find out whether there is a catch in our report.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.5", 199 g
Samsung Galaxy C5 is now official
This mid-ranger is powered by a Snapdragon 617 processor, features a slim metal unibody design, packing 4GB of RAM and 32 GB or 64 GB of expandable storage.
Samsung Pay Mini might launch soon
This new mobile payment service will work on both non-Samsung Android smartphones, but will also support Apple handsets.
Microsoft cutting more thousands more jobs from its smartphone branch
The Redmond company is continuing to distance itself from the Nokia and Lumia brands by cutting 1850 jobs with restructuring efforts totaling nearly $1 billion USD.
Computex 2016 | Acer Liquid Zest Plus coming to the US in July
This 5.5-inch Android handset with a 5000 mAh battery and 13 MP tri-focus main camera will hit the US market for $199 USD.
ZTE Axon 7 is now official
This 5.5-inch premium handset is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor and features up to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, but the 4 GB/64 GB variant starts below $500 USD.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition coming next month
This limited edition variant of the Galaxy S7 Edge flagship comes in an exclusive black and gold color combination, also featuring a golden-colored Bat-Signal on its back.
Sony Xperia X with powerful 23 MP rear camera launching this weekend
The 5-inch 1080p Sony smartphone will retail for approximately 600 Euros with multiple color options.
PayPal to discontinue BlackBerry, Amazon Fire, and Windows Phone apps next month
Support for the PayPal apps on these three platforms will cease on June 30th, but users of the BBM app will still be able to send payments using it.
Huawei P9 Plus now officially available for 700 Euros
The 5.5-inch P9 Plus will carry the same Kirin 955 SoC, rear Leica cameras, and FHD display resolution as the 5.2-inch P9 with more RAM and internal storage.
OnePlus 3 coming next month
The next-gen 5.5-inch OnePlus flagship killer is expected to bring NFC connectivity back, and it is expected to launch June 14th.
Apple iPhone 7s may incorporate glass casing
Catcher Technology CEO says Apple will look into glass in an attempt to better differentiate its iPhones from the competition.
Asus Zenfone Max gets new hardware
The second generation of this 5.5-inch handset comes with up to 3 GB RAM and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC.
Microsoft updates Windows 10 hardware requirements
Windows 10 desktop now requires at least 2 GB RAM, but Microsoft also approved 7-inch tablets and up to 9-inch Windows 10 Mobile devices.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Android Marshmallow
Two months after Sprint, T-Mobile finally updates the Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1, but the new firmware also includes a "device slowness fix."
Samsung Galaxy C5 shows up at FCC
The device spotted at FCC has the specs and features already mentioned by earlier rumors and leaks - metallic body, Snapdragon 617 processor, and 4 GB memory.
HTC 10 Smartphone Review
Successful comeback! After the HTC One M9 came up short of expectations last year, HTC has made many improvements and now offers a great premium-range smartphone with a decent camera.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.2", 161 g
LG K4 Smartphone Review
LTE at an entry-level price. LG offers an affordable entry-level smartphone with LTE functionality for 119 Euros (~$133), dubbed K4 LTE. That is, however, its only highlight. The review sample makes a rather outdated impression in all other aspects. Have too many cutbacks been made?
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 4.5", 120 g
Asus ZenFone 3 reveal may finally be coming next week
The countdown ends May 30th for an unveiling at Computex 2016. The "Zenvolution" may include up to three different models of the ZenFone 3.
Current Nexus devices will not get Android N seamless updates
No Nexus handset currently on the market will get the next-gen Android version, but Google still has to make the official announcement.
ZTE Axon 7 set for a reveal on May 26
Sound quality will apparently be a major selling point for the upcoming smartphone. ZTE declined to share any other details about the device.
Motorola Moto X will now be the Moto Z
The Verizon Droid name gets a slight modification to be more in line with the new Moto X and Moto Z naming convention.
Leagoo Shark 1 Smartphone Review
XL Size. The Shark 1 from the Chinese manufacturer Leagoo proves to be extra-large in more than one aspect. The decently-equipped middle-class smartphone with its 6-inch display and a weight of 241 grams is larger and heavier than most. In addition, it features a battery with a capacity of 6300 mAh - large by any standard. Among other things, we'll take a look at the battery life to see if it delivers what the capacity promises.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 6", 241 g
Archos 50 Cobalt smartphone available for 130 Euros
The affordable 5-inch LTE smartphone is coming to Germany and other parts of Europe with a 2.5D HD display and quad-core MediaTek SoC.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) hits T-Mobile
This 5.5-inch mid-ranger comes loaded with Android Marshmallow, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, as well as full support for T-Mobile's 4G LTE network.
Samsung Galaxy C5 hits TENAA
The TENAA listing confirms most specs already leaked, such as the metallic body, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 4 GB memory, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
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