Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus in legal trouble
The Chinese manufacturer is (again) accused of violating U.S. patents set by digital security provider Blue Spike LLC.
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ZTE Blade A1 smartphone to sell for 85 Euros
The recently announced Blade A1 will come with MicroSD support, LTE, 8 MP front-facing camera, and even a fingerprint sensor.
More rumors surface on new 4-inch iPhone with A9 SoC and Apple Pay
Apple may introduce a 4-inch iPhone for launch during the first half of 2016 to sell alongside the current iPhone 6S.
Samsung Galaxy S gets unofficial Marshmallow update
The original Galaxy S flagship launched with Android 2.1 and only got official updates up to 2.3, but now users of this five-year old device can enjoy an unofficial Marshmallow update.
LG V10 shipping with free battery, charging cradle, and microSD card
LG V10 purchases made until December 20th will also include a bundle worth more than $125 USD that consists of a second 3000 mAh, a charging cradle, and a 64 GB microSD card.
OnePlus 2 drops the invite system starting tomorrow
OnePlus is ditching the invite system for its latest flagship handset, but not only for the holiday season.
Microsoft Windows 10 now available for Xiaomi Mi 4
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE users are the first to get the ability to download and install Windows 10 on their devices as they wish.
Vivo X6 and Vivo X6Plus are now official
These two new handsets from China use the MediaTek MT6752 processor, offering premium looks and impressive specs for their prices.
Samsung unveils updated Galaxy A handsets
The updated Galaxy A phones have screen sizes between 4.7 and 5.5 inches, all offering improved specs, a premium design that uses both metal and glass, enhanced camera features, as well as a fingerprint sensor.
Huawei Enjoy 5s goes official
The device features slim metal body as well as a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.
HTC One M8 finally gets Android Marshmallow
More than a month after its Google Play Edition sibling got the Marshmallow treatment, the Android 6.0 update for the unlocked HTC One M8 is ready.
Co-founder of Android Andy Rubin may start a smartphone company
Reports suggest that Rubin wants to work with Android again after a year-long hiatus.
BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update
This new firmware brings the usual performance tweaks and security patches, as well as camera improvements.
Dual-SIM Oppo A53 launched
The Oppo A53 sports a magnesium-alloy body with smooth finish achieved by spraying fine zircon sand onto the chassis.
Asus ZenFone Selfie Limited Edition smartphone shows up online
This handset is a regular ZenFone Selfie with a pink 3D crystal back cover, keeping all the other specs and features unchanged.
Samsung may not update design for Galaxy S7
Rumors of Samsung's next flagship smartphones believe the update will be mostly internal.
Bluboo Xtouch Smartphone Review
Attractive and inexpensive. It's no secret that budget smartphones tend to looks dated and cheap. The Blueboo Xtouch, however, is one of the best-looking smartphones we've seen for under $180. Is there a catch to this 5-inch 1080p offering?
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 158 g
OnePlus releases an iPhone case
It's meant to show iPhone users what they are missing out on.
AT&T finally offers the 64 GB Galaxy S6 Active
This second variant of the Exynos 7420-powered waterproof handset only available via AT&T is finally available for purchase, priced at $299.99 USD with a two-year contract.
BlackBerry to leave Pakistan by the end of the year
The company formerly known as RIM has finally confirmed that all BES connections in Pakistan will close by 2016 and their handsets will no longer be available in the country as well.
Nokia C1 specifications and renders reportedly leaked
Nokia may be returning to the smartphone market with both Windows and Android operating systems.
Gold-plated BlackBerry Priv goes on sale this weekend
This custom-made handset is manufactured by Vietnamese brand Karalux and international customers will be able to get it for roughly $1,350 USD starting December 5th.
Xiaomi Mi 5 now rumored to launch in January
While this handset did not launch on November 26 as expected, the latest rumors claim it will hit the market in January.
ZUK Z2 to feature rotating camera
This upcoming handset is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip and at least 64 GB of internal storage, as well as a rotating camera.
Next Apple iPhone may have no 3.5 mm audio jack
The universal port may be axed on the iPhone 7 in favor of a thinner chassis design.
LG working on the octa-core Nuclun 2 SoC
This new processor is expected to be more powerful than the Samsung Exynos 7420 and various sources claim it will hit the market next year.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 get 3500 mAh battery case from ZeroLemon
The two cases can be acquired for as little as $39.99 USD each from Amazon, down from the regular retail price of $69.99 USD.
OnePlus X gets OxygenOS 2.1.3
This update for OnePlus' mid-ranger focuses on SD card-related improvements, also providing the usual security patches and optimizations.
Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A7100 hits TENAA
This 5.5-inch Android handset has an octa-core Exynos processor on board and is expected to hit the market in time for the holiday shopping season.
Microsoft announces the Nokia 230 mobile phone
The company is introducing a successor to the Nokia 130.
LG Ray hits Russia
This 5.5-inch mid-range handset has premium features and retails for roughly $230 USD in Russia, but will reach Latin America soon as well.
Huawei Honor holding Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in Europe
New customers can get discounts of up to 100 Euros on the Honor 7 and other Honor devices.
Online shoppers found to prefer smartphones over other devices
It seems as though consumers who are shopping online this holiday season are more inclined to use a smartphone than a tablet or desktop.
LG Class with aluminum case coming this December for 250 Euros
The previously announced 5-inch LG Zero will be rebranded as the LG Class for parts of Europe.
Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 3
This 5.5-inch handset has an all-metal build and is the compay's first one to feature a fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A9 hits Geekbench
The SM-A9000 model spotted recently is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 SoC and runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
OnePlus 2 available without invite on Black Friday
Next to the handset, those interested will also be able to purchase discounted accessories, but the details have not been disclosed yet.
Evidence suggests Apple may be purposefully slowing down older versions of iOS
Harvard study finds correlation between iPhone launch times and user complaints of slowing software performance on older models.
Fairphone 2 is easy to repair says iFixit
The Dutch-made device is the world's most easily repairable smartphone.
Smartphone market up 15.5 percent as of Q3 2015
The rise of affordable smartphones in emerging markets has boosted the global market to 353 million units sold.
Samsung W2016 flip smartphone launches in China
This new handset features dual AMOLED displays, is powered by Samsung's Exynos 7420 SoC next to 3 GB RAM, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.
BlackBerry handset with Exynos 7420 spotted on GFXBench
An unknown BlackBerry handset appeared in the benchmark database powered by Samsung's notorious chip, but none of the two companies said anything about it yet.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could bring back the microSD slot
The next-gen flagships are expected to show up in early 2016, both bringing back the microSD slot, but Samsung still has to confirm this.
Oppo A33 entry-level smartphone launched
The handset sports a 5-inch display with qHD resolution (960 x 540 pixels) and is powered by the 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor.
ZTE Nubia Z11 with Snapdragon 820 leaks online
The handset supports ZTE's patented Frame interactive Technology (FiT) that allows to make use the phone's frame to interact with the device.
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini surfaces on GFXBench
This low-end 4.3-inch Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-powered handset is currently being tested and could launch soon for less than $100 USD.
Samsung's Android Marshmallow update schedule leaks online
According to the leaked documents, the Note 5 will get the new firmware next month, Galaxy S6 in January, but Samsung has no plans to update the Galaxy S4.
Unlocked HTC One A9 gets security update in the US
This patch rolls out about 3 weeks after Google released it for its Nexus line and is the first update for the HTC One A9 since its launch.
Xiaomi Mi 4 hits FCC
Although this Chinese company does not sell its phones in the US yet, things will probably change soon and the 5-inch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801-powered Mi 4 might be its first handset to hit the US market.
OnePlus family to receive Android 6.0 update early next year
OxygenOS is put on the backburner so OnePlus owners can get Marshmallow as early as possible.
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