HTC 10 faster than Galaxy S7 according to preliminary benchmarks
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is expected to be just as fast or even faster than the Exynos 8890 according to AnTuTu 10 leaks.
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No new OnePlus handset coming in April
The company has just confirmed that its April 7th event will not bring any new flagship killer, denying the recent stories that appeared online.
Apple fixes iOS 9.3 activation bug
The Cupertino-based company was very quick to fix the activation bug affecting older iPhones and iPads, but this update is not called iOS 9.3.1.
AT&T is currently testing Samsung Poseidon
Shortly after being spotted in a shipping document, Evan Blass reveals that SM-G891A is known as Samsung Poseidon and is currently being tested by AT&T.
Acer teases launch event for April 21st
Acer will stream this event live and, according to the teaser, they will unveil at least one or two mobile devices with this occasion.
Over 850 million Android devices still vulnerable to Stagefright
Although this flaw has been discovered back in 2015 and Google patched Android accordingly, more than 850 million handsets are still at risk.
Smartisan T2 hits FCC
This 5-inch handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC launched in China back in December and now it has just reached FCC, apparently on its way to the US market.
Google supposedly working on an iOS keyboard
This upcoming product will allow search functionality within the keyboard itself, also offering swipe functionality and dedicated buttons for pictures and GIF searches.
Samsung content with initial Galaxy S7 sales figures
Manufacturer suggests that shipments are currently above expectations without actually giving any solid figures.
AMOLED displays now cheaper than LCDs
Right now, manufacturing a 5-inch full HD AMOLED smartphone display is slightly cheaper than manufacturing a similar LCD display, Q1 2016 being the first quarter when this happens.
Samsung dominates the Brazilian smartphone market
The company managed to sell more than 42 percent of all smartphones purchased in Brazil in Q4 2015, increasing its market share by 10 percent year-over-year.
Verizon LG V10 gets Android Marshmallow
The new firmware brings Google Now on Tap, Doze mode, granular app permissions, the latest security patches, and more.
Samsung Z3 gets software update
The 25.4 MB update removes the MixRadio app since Samsung discontinued the short-lived streaming service for Tizen OS earlier this week.
Upgraded Galaxy S6 Active might arrive soon
Model SM-G891A has just been imported to India for testing, so once this stage completes successfully, we should see it hit the market pretty soon.
Huawei P9 spotted in the wild
Although it should come out in about two weeks from now, the Huawei P9 has been apparently spotted once again.
LG G5 CAM Plus starts at $69 USD
This modular accessory for the new flagship adds physical controls to its camera and includes an additional 1200 mAh battery as well.
Huawei hosting virtual Easter Egg hunt for European users
The 360-degree virtual reality search can win players an Honor 5X smartphone and other prizes and discounts.
Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG now available for pre-order
The entry-level 5-inch phone retails for 160 Euros and comes with 100 GB of free Google Drive cloud storage.
Moto X Play gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Although this handset got Android 6.0 back in December, it has just received Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow as well.
Motorola Moto X Force Smartphone Review
Tough. According to Motorola, the Moto X is the very first smartphone in the world to have an unbreakable screen. However, our test shows that the 5.4-inch handset not only comes with a decent amount of resistance, but it also convinces with plenty of other first-rate configuration features.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.4", 169 g
HTC finally announces April 12th press event for its next flagship phone
The HTC M10 or HTC 10 is expected to carry the latest hardware and feature innovative cameras.
Samsung details new LED View Covers for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Other specialized accessories include a tactile QWERTY keyboard, lens cover for improved camera features, and a clear view cover for both screen and chassis protection.
LG rolling out X Cam and X Screen smartphones this week
The two mainstream smartphones will launch in South Korea first. Exact launch prices and dates for the rest of the world remain mysteries.
T-Mobile is testing Marshmallow on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
Android 6.0 for these two flagships on T-Mobile is currently in the certification stage and might soon roll out to end users, but its date of arrival is not official yet.
iPhone SE is now official
The long-awaited small iPhone has a 4-inch display and it looks similar to the iPhone 5 lineup, but provides "exceptional performance in a compact design."
Apple releases iOS 9.3
Although a minor release, iOS 9.3 brings many improvements to both iPads and iPhones, the most important one being the Night Shift mode.
Fairphone 2 coming to T-Mobile Austria on March 24
The service provider will offer the sustainable smartphone at monthly installments of 10 Euros over 24 months.
Next-gen ZTE Axon to feature Snapdragon 820 SoC and 21 MP camera
Next to the high-end Qualcomm SoC, the upcoming Axon might offer 4 GB of memory, a 5.5-inch QHD display, as well as 64 GB of storage space.
Samsung Galaxy S5 finally gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Although only the unlocked Galaxy S5 handsets on LG Uplus in South Korea got the update so far, global rollout of the new firmware is imminent.
HTC 10 may include 3000 mAh battery; could skip AMOLED display
Upcoming flagship will reportedly carry a larger battery than the One M9 and without an AMOLED panel as found on the One A9.
Mid-month security patch coming to Nexus devices
The discovery of an exploit that could harm the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6 has led to the release of a new security patch, the second to go live this month.
Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review
High-end phone for a mainstream price. The Mi 4s makes a strong case for spending $300 USD on a new smartphone instead of $600 or $700 for a top-of-the-line model. Find out how the Xiaomi compares to both mainstream and flagship competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5", 133 g
Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review
Exploring new worlds? Exploring new worlds? Faster SoC, larger battery, better camera, premium display, and great design. The S-class from Samsung signifies excellence and our expectations are accordingly high. Usually these are also fulfilled, but the Galaxy S7 has some weaknesses.
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa, ARM Mali-T880 MP12, 5.1", 152 g
Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1
This 5.5-inch affordable tablet gets an update that brings features like Google Now on Tap and Doze mode to the sub-$200 territory.
T-Mobile updates the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge
The new firmware carries this month's security updates and targets all T-Mobile carrier-branded Galaxy S7 handsets across the US.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has the best smartphone camera
According to DxOMark, this new Samsung flagship is better than its predecessor and the Xperia Z5 in both photo and video performance.
Samsung files patent for rollable displays
Forget bendable displays. Samsung wants users to be able to roll up their smartphones for an even more compact fit.
LG G5 launches on March 31st
The official global launch date is now official, and US customers will also get an extra battery and a charging dock for free.
Oppo R9 and R9 Plus selfie-centric smartphones now official
The 5.5-inch R9 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 SoC while the 6-inch R9 Plus uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, both oferring SuperVOOC fast charging, excellent cameras, and much more.
No more Nextbit Robin CDMA for Verizon and Sprint users
A few months after unveiling that a CDMA-capable Robin smartphone is heading for the US via Verizon and Sprint, Nextbit reveals that this is not going to happen anymore.
Windows 10 Mobile upgrade finally rolls out
Windows 10 for mobile devices is finally available as an upgrade for various Windows 8.1 Phone handsets, depending on device manufacturer/model, country/region, carrier, and more.
OxygenOS 3.0 for OnePlus 2 coming soon
Less than a month after receiving OxygenOS 2.2.1, OnePlus 2 is very close to the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 update.
Samsung users can disable fast charging again
Samsung removed the ability to disable fast charging from TouchWiz last year, but now they bring it back with the Marshmallow-based firmware updates.
Vernee Apollo coming next month
This new flagship from China offers top-of-the-line specs, including a deca-core Helio X20 SoC, 6 GB RAM, and a 21 MP main camera with Sony IMX230 sensor.
Exynos 8890-powered Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get TWRP support
The international variants of the Galaxy S7 lineup are now officially supported by TWRP.
HTC Desire EYE gets Android Marshmallow with Sense 7
The Android 6.0.1 update for the Desire EYE comes in two parts that are quite large and only targets devices in Europe for now, but US-based handsets should get it later this month as well.
LG G5 headed for US Cellular
Pre-orders should begin March 28th, and US Cellular stores should have the flagship ready on April 1st, for $636 USD without contract.
Leagoo announces Shark 1 smartphone with 6300 mAh battery
The 6-inch smartphone will carry one of the largest battery packs for a consumer smartphone and will retail for less than $190 USD starting next month.
Meizu Pro 6 to use the new Helio X25 chip
This new deca-core mobile processor uses the same architecture as the Helio X20 but has higher clock speeds for both the compute and the graphics cores.
Over 10 million Galaxy S7 pre-orders placed in China so far
The pre-order period in China started on March 11th, will last until the 18th, and until then more than 15 million orders could be placed.
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