Sony Xperia XA Ultra phablet now official
The 6-inch phablet ships with a Helio P10 SoC and a powerful wide-angle 16 MP front-facing camera with Optical Image Stabilization and HDR.
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Apple iPhone could have four different OLED suppliers by 2018
The Cupertino company is looking at South Korean and Japanese suppliers as Chinese manufacturers are not expected to be able to meet demand.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active allegedly coming next month
The handset that should launch on AT&T in less than a month shows has been spotted in what appears to be an official photo that reveals a gold/desert camo color scheme.
Motorola unveils three new handsets
Next to the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus handsets, Motorola has also revealed the entry-range Moto G4 Play, and all three are expected to hit the US this summer.
AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow
The 1.5 GB firmware update finally brings Android 6.0 to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on AT&T, next to various minor improvements, fixes, and a revamped TouchWiz interface.
Sony could be phasing out the Xperia C and M series
The manufacturer will unify its Xperia brand and do away with letter subcategories by 2018 according to leaked screenshots.
Oppo Find 9a smartphone spotted in AnTuTu database
The listed x9007 model name suggests a smaller or more affordable version of the unannounced Find 9 smartphone.
Successor to the ZTE Axon may be the Axon 7
The new 5.5-inch Axon smartphone will compete directly against other flagships including the LG G5, HTC 10, and eventual iPhone 7.
Samsung Charm fitness band is now official
This smart accessory for Android-powered handsets offers fitness tracking capabilities in conjunction with S Health, as well as basic notifications for calls and text messages.
LG K10 Smartphone Review
Pitch-dark. LG's K10 wants to add style to the lower mid-range. Read why its screen and the camera's gloomy photos stand in its way in this report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.3", 140 g
Nubia Z11 spotted at TENAA as multiple variants
ZTE has so far only introduced one member in the Nubia Z11 family. These latest leaks, however, show that the other two larger variants should be coming sooner rather than later.
Microsoft Lumia 650 Smartphone Review
Mainstream Microsoft. The new Lumia 650 from Microsoft wants to convince users with competitive pricing and obviously the Windows operating system. The manufacturer from Redmond targets business customers in particular. Because of the slow hardware, however, there are some limitations, including the lack of the Windows Continuum feature.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009, Adreno 304, 5", 122 g
HTC Desire 820 gets Android 6.0.1 update
This handset that launched back in 2014 finally gets Marshmallow, as well as the latest major iteration of the HTC Sense UI.
Google launches GBoard keyboard app for iOS
Next to emojis and GIFs, this app also offers Google Search capabilities that are very easy to use, as well as the ability to send information it retrieves.
HTC announces sharp sales decline as of Q1 2016
After a brief period in the green early last year, the Taiwanese manufacturer is now back to being knee deep in red with a quarterly loss of 2.616 billion NT.
Huawei Honor V8 with QHD display now official
The 5.7-inch smartphone will be Huawei's first model with a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Other features include dual rear cameras and an octa-core Kirin 950 SoC for a starting price of about 300 Euros.
Coolpad unveils Torino S LTE smartphone for 200 Euros
The Torino S will be one of the most affordable 4.7-inch smartphones with both LTE and a fingerprint reader.
Supposed dummy cover for iPhone 7 reveals dimensions and Smart Connector pins
More rumors on the iPhone 7 claim a final design more similar to the current iPhone 6s than initially anticipated.
HTC 10 coming to T-Mobile next week
The flagship will launch on T-Mobile on May 18th, and those who will get it in the first week will also receive an HTC-branded Rapid Charger and an HTC Ice View case.
Asus ZenFone 2 Laser gets Android Marshmallow
In addition to the latest major Android build, this update comes without the bloatware previously added by Asus.
Alleged photos of OnePlus 3 leak online
The rounded back and line patterns are reminiscent to the HTC 10 with front and edges not unlike the Galaxy C5.
Archos 50 Power smartphone to come with 4000 mAh battery pack
The 5-inch budget smartphone will make use of a dense battery pack and retail for 150 Euros.
Huawei P9 teardown shows design similarities to iPhone
The P9 is still a bit easier to service compared to the iPhone 6s due to its more conservative use of adhesives.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active hits GFXBench
THe Samsung device with model number SM-G891A is powered by a Snapdragon 820, has a 5.5-inch display, and also packs 4 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage space.
LG G5 Smartphone Review
Modular with big eyes. LG's new G5 comes with some new innovations. The smartphone is now modular and has a dual-camera. As well as the conventional lens, there is an additional wide-angle lens, but unfortunately, the resolution is pretty low. The battery capacity has also reduced.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.3", 159 g
Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 lineup with bloatware
A recent update for the Samsung flagship on Verizon includes bloatware capable to download further bloatware, but it can be easily disabled.
Chinese smartphones growing in popularity worldwide
Over 40 percent of smartphones shipped worldwide this past quarter were from Chinese manufacturers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Lite could be in the works
At least one other SKU may launch alongside the flagship Galaxy Note 6 with the same display size and less powerful hardware.
New Huawei Honor V8 images surface online
A closeup shot shows the dual camera setup and the fingerprint reader, but the handset's capability to take dynamic 360-degree photos has been revealed as well.
Next-gen Moto X might feature modular covers
The new handsets will launch next to six modules known as "amps" that have the same purpose as the "friends" that can be attached to the LG G5 flagship.
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and Galaxy J3 to get Marshmallow
After a long wait for the S5 mini users and a very short one for Galaxy J3 ones, they all finally get the Android Marshmallow update.
Lenovo Project Tango phone coming June 9th
The first Project Tango smartphone will finally launch next month, most likely at Lenovo’s second annual Tech World conference.
Xiaomi Mi Max spotted at TENAA
Xiaomi CEO posts promotional material for the Mi Max ahead of official reveal.
Samsung Galaxy J3 hits Verizon Wireless
Soon after its debut in India, Samsung's low-end 4G handset comes to the US market via Verizon for just $109.99 USD.
Computex 2016 | Asus Zenvolution event scheduled for May 30th
During this event that will take place at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Asus is expected to reveal the ZenFone 3 handset, as well as its sibling known as ZenFone 3 Deluxe.
Verizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 gets Android Marshmallow
This handset that launched exclusively on Verizon back in October finally gets the Android 6.0 update.
Coolpad Porto S Smartphone Review
Low-reflection. The new entry-level Porto S handset by the Chinese company Coolpad proves to be a serious opponent for the popular smartphones of its price range. In addition to the good total package, Coolpad's Porto S convinces with its bright, low-reflection IPS LC display in our tests.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 125 g
HTC 10 flagship smartphone now available in Europe
Online shops and network providers have begun shipping out orders for the successor to the well-received HTC One M9.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 will likely carry USB Type-C
Samsung has remained faithful to the aging Micro-USB port, but sources say the unconfirmed Note 6 phablet will finally make the switch.
OnePlus 3 could launch for less than 300 Euros
Multiple SKUs may be planned for the successor to the OnePlus 2 according to the latest rumors with prices as low as 2000 Yuan.
Mainstream Huawei G9 Lite launching for 260 Euros
The 5.2-inch FHD smartphone could cannibalize the Honor market and the P9 Lite due to similar specifications and price ranges between them.
Intel halts Broxton and Sofia Atom chips
Cherry Trail could be the end of the line for the Atom family as profitability from Atom-driven tablets and smartphones looks unlikely.
Preliminary Helio X30 benchmark reveals AnTuTu score of 160000 points
Analyst Pan Jiutang summarizes current rumors and expectations on the next generation Helio X30, Snapdragon 830, and Kirin 960 SoCs.
Unannounced Sony F3216 and F3311 smartphones appear on GFXBench
The two models could be the next Xperia Z Compact and Xperia C smartphones with strong cameras for the price.
ZTE Blade L5 Plus launching this month for 100 Euros
ZTE has announced a 5-inch smartphone with run-of-the-mill hardware and specifications for the budget end.
Huawei Honor 7 Premium launching this week
The Chinese manufacturer has announced the updated Honor 7 for sale exclusively through Media Markt for just under 350 Euros. The Honor 7 Premium includes new color options, Quick Charge support, and double the storage space.
Huawei P9 Smartphone Review
Leica style. Huawei relies entirely on the camera in the P8’s successor, and once again sets up an impressive overall package. The new showcase smartphone is even higher quality and the battery is also larger. However, there is still room for improvement.
Update: firmware B391 adds a moments feature to the camera app.
HiSilicon Kirin 955, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 5.2", 144 g
Overview of some Android models confirmed for a Marshmallow update
Only a select few models are expected to be updated to Android 6.0 and the roll out process is proving to be even slower.
Oppo and Vivo crack the top 5 list of world's largest smartphone manufacturers
Meanwhile, smartphone shipments as of Q1 2016 are up just two-tenths of a percentage compared to Q1 2015.
BLU Products launches Dash X2 and Dash M2 smartphones
Both handsets retail for less than $90 USD, but feature metal bodies and ship loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
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