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Huawei P9 Android smartphone to launch in early April

Huawei P9 allegedly coming in early April

Although the company scheduled a press event on March 9, Evan Blass claims this handset will come out about one month later.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2016 16:45
Official Telus Android firmware updates schedule

Telus delays a few Android Marshmallow updates

Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 users on Telus will get Marshmallow on March 13th instead of March 9th, while those using the Galaxy S6 Edge have to wait until March 30th, two weeks later than previously announced.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2016 10:30
Alcatel GO PLAY cheap rugged Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410

Alcatel GO PLAY now available for purchase

This new affordable handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, comes bundled with a ruggedized case, and meets the requirements of the IP67 certification for protection from water, dust, and shocks.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2016 06:26
Samsung Galaxy A3

85% Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Smartphone Review

Feels good. The special feature of the former model was its aluminum unibody casing. Samsung now uses more glass in the new iteration. The screen of the mid-range smartphone has also been modified: It has a higher resolution while providing more space at the same time. An overall successful design?
Samsung Exynos 7578, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 4.7", 131 g
Andreas Kilian, 05 Mar 2016 23:16
Huawei P9 renders show off the new design

Huawei P9 renders show off new design

Supposed renders of the smartphone leak as the company denies any official press events scheduled for March 9th.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Mar 2016 21:27
Microsoft flagship store in New York, Manhattan Fifth Avenue 677

Microsoft closing several stores in Brazil

Although Brazil outperformed the rest of the world for Microsoft back in 2014, things changed rapidly and the company has decided to shut down "several of its physical stores" in the country.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 11:41
HTC One A9 Android smartphone will not reach Verizon Wireless

Verizon will not carry the HTC One A9

Although they previously announced the One A9 would hit Verizon this year, now the carrier announces the handset does not work properly on its network and will no longer become available.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 11:36
HTC One M8 Android flagship gets Android Marshmallow this Monday

Verizon HTC One M8 to get Marshmallow on Monday

Verizon's One M8 will get the long-awaited Android 6.0 update more than three months after the unlocked version received Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 09:15
OnePlus 2 flagship killer handset now gets RAW camera support via software update

OnePlus 2 gets RAW camera support

OxygenOS 2.2.1 also brings Bluetooth and Ultra SIM compatibility improvements, Romanian language support, as well as the usual security updates.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2016 07:30
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge teardown shows Sony camera sensor and Snapdragon 820

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge teardown shows Sony camera sensor and Snapdragon 820

The teardown dives deeper into the Dual Pixel rear camera and other major hardware components.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 21:10
HTC 10 rumored to be the One M9 successor

HTC 10 rumored to be the One M9 successor

HTC may be leaving its well-received One series behind and starting afresh with the aptly named HTC 10 smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 20:23
Apple may turn to OLED for the iPhone 7s

Apple may turn to OLED for the iPhone 7s

Apple iPhones with both OLED panels and 3D Touch could be coming as early as next year.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 19:17
More than 16 million Xiaomi Mi 5 units have been ordered so far

Xiaomi Mi 5 orders exceed 16 million

While the company was ready to deliver 4 million units in the first round of sales, they were surprised to end up facing no less than 16 million reservations.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Mar 2016 06:36
Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 spotted at TENAA

Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2016 spotted at TENAA

Photos reveal dimensions, weight, and a potential laser auto-focus for each model.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2016 05:28
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone hits Verizon Wireless

Verizon customers finally get the BlackBerry Priv

Verizon sells this Android handset retail for $720 USD outright, but those interested can also grab it for 24 monthly payments of $30 each.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 21:15
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Android smartphone now available in India

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 hits India

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 650-powered handset is now available in India starting at $150 USD for the 2 GB RAM/16 GB storage version.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 20:40
HTC teases its next flagship One M10 smartphone

HTC teases its next flagship One M10 smartphone

The short video not-so-subtly refers to the manufacturer's upcoming successor to the well-received One M9 smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 20:29
Smartphone market share by vendor in India in March 2016, Apple leading

Apple beats Xiaomi in India

The US tech giant has left its Chinese competitor behind, grabbing the 6th spot in India's top 30 cities.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2016 19:15
Oppo R9 smartphone could be unveiled on March 17

Oppo R9 smartphone could be unveiled on March 17

The rumored 6-inch flagship smartphone may be the first to feature Super VOOC fast-charging as demonstrated at MWC 2016.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2016 00:27
Global smartphone sales are up as of Q4 2015

Global smartphone sales are up as of Q4 2015

Year-over-year smartphone sales should rise by 7 percent by the end of 2016 thanks to rapid growth in China.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2016 22:18
Samsung Marshmallow roadmap update 29 February 2016 leak

Samsung Marshmallow update roadmap leaks online

The new leak shows that most update dates revealed by the previous roadmap have been pushed back about three months.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 18:35
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone gets software updates for camera, launcher, and keyboard

New BlackBerry Priv update improves Camera, Launcher, and Keyboard apps

The latest additions to this handset include support for slow motion video, improved predictive typing, and an enhanced user experience.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 08:29
Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) gets Android Marshmallow

This budget smartphone that launched back in 2014 loaded with KitKat now gets its software up to date by receiving Android Marshmallow-based firmware.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2016 08:25
Microsoft Lumia 550 Smartphone Review

79% Microsoft Lumia 550 Smartphone Review

Windows 10 onboard. Microsoft sees its affordable (and with Windows 10) Lumia 550 positioned in the low-cost sector of around 100 Euros (~$109). However, the smartphone does not really stand out, and the operating system doesn't run smoothly, either.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Adreno 304, 4.7", 142 g
Florian Wimmer, 02 Mar 2016 07:57
Vivo Xplay 5 Android smartphone with dual-edge display and up to 6 GB RAM now official

Vivo Xplay 5 is now official

The main highlights of this new handset are the dual-edge display and the impressive amount of memory offered by its high-end variant - 6 GB.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Smartphone Review

84% Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Smartphone Review

Upgraded mid-range. Just one year after the first Galaxy A5 generation, Samsung introduces the successor. Updates are found in screen, wireless module as well as the SoC. However, the performance still proves to be a minor shortcoming.
Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.2", 155 g
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Mar 2016 19:16
Fitbit Blaze fitness tracker now available for $199 USD

Fitbit Blaze now available for purchase

This fitness tracker that was unveiled back at CES is now shipping as previously announced, and those interested can purchase it for $199 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Mar 2016 16:08
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge with dual-edge display will soon be joined by third-party handsets

Multiple Chinese handsets with dual-edge display coming this year

While it is rumored that Vivo, Xiaomi and Huawei will launch handsets with Samsung's dual-edge display later this year, Vivo already teased the Xplay 5 smartphone with such a screen.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2016 23:07
Huawei P9 alleged images show dual camera and fingerprint reader

Huawei P9 spotted online again

The images leaked this week show a fingerprint reader, confirming the dual camera setup spotted in earlier photos as well.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2016 20:33
Sony CEO sees a stagnating smartphone market

Sony CEO sees a stagnating smartphone market

The lack of innovation and increasing number of poor performers in the sector are cited as key downfalls in the smartphone world.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 29 Feb 2016 19:49
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro SM-A9100 specs in the AnTuTu database

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro shows up in the AnTuTU database

This new leak confirms some specs already mentioned by earlier rumors, including the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and the full HD display.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2016 18:45
24K Gold custom Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge by Truly Exquisite

24K Gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge already up for pre-order

UK-based Truly Exquisite already has the custom 24K gold Galaxy S7 flagships up for pre-order starting at more than $2,300 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2016 17:45
Samsung is now world's fourth largest smartphone processor maker

Samsung is now fourth largest smartphone processor maker in the world

With around 50 million Exynos chips shipped last year, Samsung follows Qualcomm, Apple, and MediaTek, who are the world's top three smartphone processor makers.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2016 11:05
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge shipping already

T-Mobile shipping first Galaxy S7 units already

Customers who pre-ordered the new flagships will get their units before they hit the stores, as shipments begin today.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2016 07:46
Xiaomi Mi 5 Android smartphone ready for 4G LTE in the US

Xiaomi Mi 5 is ready for the 4G networks in the US

Since no less than 18 LTE bands have been confirmed, this handset should be compatible with all major 4G LTE networks in the US.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2016 19:30
Microsoft Office 365 February update with direct image capture/crop and more

Microsoft adds camera, pinning, ink jotting to Office 365 on mobile devices

This month's update focuses on mobile platforms, bringing Box integration on iOS and multiple features for Windows-powered handsets.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2016 15:45
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Android handset gets iF Product award

Samsung Electronics grabs 38 iF Design awards

Next to its washing machines and other appliances, Samsung received awards for products like the Gear S2 smartwatch, Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 Edge handsets, and the Galaxy Note5.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2016 13:45
HTC One M9 successor will have a powerful camera

HTC One M9 successor will have a powerful camera

HTC CFO Cialin Chang shows excitement over the company's "compelling" camera features on the One M9 flagship successor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 27 Feb 2016 22:03
Gigaset ME Smartphone Review

85% Gigaset ME Smartphone Review

Hot and wireless phone. Gigaset is coming from the world of DECT telephones and now wants to enter the smartphone market. The Gigaset ME is a successful first attempt thanks to the noble design and high-quality features.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5", 160 g
Florian Wimmer, 27 Feb 2016 18:10
Asus ZenFone 2 Android handset to get Marshmallow in June-July 2016

Asus handsets will get Marshmallow in Q2

While most other phone makers already updated at least a few handsets to Marshmallow, owners of Asus smartphones will have to wait until June-July to get Android 6.0.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2016 16:41
OnePlus X Android smartphone gets OnePlus Camera image corruption bug fix

OnePlus fixes OnePlus Camera image corruption issue

During the last month, more OnePlus X owners reported image corruption problems and now this handset gets a patch that fixes the issue.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2016 14:15
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android phablet and other flagships get a new security update

Samsung rolls out Samsung rolls out February security update for its flagships

As promised, Samsung updates its entire lineup of flagship handsets with this month's Android security update.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2016 09:08
ZOPO Speed 8 Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio X20 processor

MWC 2016 | ZOPO Speed 8 is world's first deca-core Android handset

This 5.5-inch handset uses the MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, features 4 GB of memory, comes loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and is powered by a 3600 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2016 09:05
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro SM-A9100 spotted at Bluetooth SIG, China launch imminent

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro spotted at Bluetooth SIG

This handset is now apparently close to launch, since it got its Bluetooth certification and was also spotted in the GFXBench database.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2016 18:55
Cubot CheetahPhone with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage

MWC 2016 | CheetahPhone is now official

This new handset is made by Cubot and features a 5.5-inch full HD display, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, comes loaded with Android Marshmallow, and will go on sale next month for roughly $220 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2016 16:55
GM 5 Plus Android One flagship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 SoC

MWC 2016 | General Mobile unveils GM 5 Plus smartphone

Although this handset has mid-range specs, the GM 5 Plus is apparently the most powerful Android One smartphone to date.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2016 10:45
Xiaomi Mi 5 Android flagship has better image stabilization than Apple's iPhone 6 family

Xiaomi Mi 5 has better image stabilization than Apple's iPhone 6S flagships

The new Chinese flagship has left behind its Apple-made counterparts in a 4-axis OIS shake it off challenge, showing amazing photo capabilities.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2016 09:25
Huawei teams up with Leica to take smartphone photography to next level

Huawei and Leica team up to improve smartphone photography

Since the long-rumored P9 did not show up at MWC 2016, this agreement might have the main goal of ensuring that Huawei's next-gen flagship becomes the best choice for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2016 20:30
OnePlus 2 flagship killer to get a successor with new design this summer

OnePlus 3 coming this summer

Company founder Carl Pei unveiled that OnePlus' next-gen flagship killer will feature a new design and is expected to launch by the end of July.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2016 18:45
Samsung 256 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory chips

Samsung intros 256 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory

The world’s first 256 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory chip for next-gen high-end smartphones has just entered mass production, only one year after its 128 GB predecessor.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2016 11:30
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