Updated Samsung Galaxy A7 spotted in the AnTuTu database
Although early rumors mentioned a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, it looks like this updated handset will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 7580 chipset after all.
Alle Artikel über Smartphones
Here you can find all articles like reviews and news about smartphones. The list is sorted by date and can be restricted in the options below.
Icon von Smashicons, flaticon.com CC 3.0 BY
Last pre-release version of Windows 10 Mobile now available
The final pre-release version for Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586.11 is now available for participants in the Windows Insider program.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge may have optional physical keyboards
The Current Galaxy S6 Edge+ carries an optional keyboard accessory and this will apparently continue onto the next S7 generation.
Samsung Marshmallow OTA rollout plans revealed
The leak shows no Android 6.0 plans for the Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy S4 smartphones.
The Google Play Store will label apps with ads in 2016
Google will inform users of the Play Store about which apps have ads.
LG announces mobile payments service
Apple, Google, and Samsung already offer mobile payments and LG gets ready to launch such a service in the near future as well.
OnePlus X now available in USA and Canada
Unfortunately, just like with previous models, the OnePlus X can only be purchased through the company’s invite system.
Sony Xperia Z5 Smartphone Review
My name is Z5. Sony Xperia Z5. The new top model from the Xperia series is the official Bond smartphone and is supposed to have the best smartphone camera in the world. Our review will check whether owners of the predecessor should upgrade as well and if there are once again temperature issues.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.2", 154 g
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro photos have surfaced online
Leaked images reveal a golden aluminum chassis with fingerprint reader and Micro-USB port.
LG G3 to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA this December
According to LG representatives from Poland, the update is already finished and is simply waiting for its public OTA update.
Android app support for Windows 10 Mobile "not ready"
Rumors point to unexpected hurdles during development with no set date on when the project will be ready for prime time.
Micromax launches Canvas Nitro 3 mid-range smartphone
The new handest supports dual-SIM but unfortunately there's no LTE module on board.
Apple reportedly working on 4-inch iPhone 5 successor
The rumored smartphone may come as early as Q1 2016 according to sources.
Walmart has started selling an incredibly cheap Android smartphone
Walmart is selling LG Android smartphones for $10.
LG G5 to feature a metal unibody design
LG G4 will allegedly get a successor that uses a metal design, although nothing is official yet.
Unlocked Sony Xperia Z3+ hits B&H Photo Video
This Android handset with IP68 rating for protection from water is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset and can be purchased for $499.99 USD.
HTC One M9s officially introduced
The handset is very similar visually to the One M9 flagship but features lower specs and will be available at a lower price.
Xiaomi Mi 5 launch event hinted for November 24th
Xiaomi has sent out a limited number of invitations for a press event next Tuesday. The announcement is currently unknown, though possible candidates include the Mi 5 "Gemini", Redmi Note 2 Pro, or Mi Pad 2 tablet.
Samsung expected to reveal a dualscreen flip smartphone
The unique and retro smartphone has been spotted at TENAA under the model name SM-W2016.
Sony FES Watch finally goes on sale this week
This unique e-paper watch will only be available on the Japanese market in limited numbers for the time being.
AT&T starts selling the Microsoft Lumia 950
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 808-powered handset can be acquired from AT&T starting at $149.99 USD (with a two-year contract).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro hits TENAA
The upcoming handset is based on the Redmi Note 2, also featuring a fingerprint reader and a full-metal design, but is expected to retail for less than $180 USD.
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get firmware update
Although Android Marshmallow has been around for a while and both handsets are fully capable to run it, they only got another Lollipop update.
HTC One X9 reaches TENAA
This upcoming Android handset "packed with city smarts" hits the Chinese FCC and it seems like its official unveil is now only days away.
Gionee S6 smartphone to come with USB Type-C for 250 Euros
The device is just 6.9 mm thin and nearly 150 grams with on-board LTE, 5.5-inch HD display, and MediaTek SoC.
Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 successors have leaked
Unconfirmed specifications have also been made available including an Exynos 7 Octa SoC and a Snapdragon 615.
HTC One A9 Smartphone Review
Design instead of performance? The design and the price of the new HTC One A9 are top-class, but the performance is only mainstream. Can this work?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5", 143 g
Lenovo Vibe X3 launched
As previous leaks suggested, the handset comes with pretty decent specs and is heavily focused on audio capabilities.
Zune is officially dead
Microsoft has finally discontinued the Microsoft Zune Music Service.
Microsoft Lumia 550 finally available for pre-order
Priced at $137, Lumia 550 is Microsoft's most affordable 4G LTE smartphone to date.
Asus Zenfone Zoom to launch soon
The Zenfone Zoom’s most notable feature is its 3x optical zoom which, according to Asus, is the thinnest 3x optical zoom module used in a smartphone.
Motorola Moto X Style Smartphone Review
Just your style. The Moto X Style is the flagship of Lenovo's American subsidiary, and can be customized even more than its sister models. It also sports stronger hardware and a better camera. Its 5.7-inch screen makes it quite bulky. Despite all that, there is still room for improvement.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.7", 177 g
OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X get OxygenOS 2.1.2
This OTA update started to roll out yesterday and it brings different changes to the two handsets, while OnePlus One users still have to get their update.
Shift5+ modular phone pre-orders starting next month
This 5-inch handset will be able to run both Android and Windows, it will go on pre-order for less than $450 USD, but it may only begin shipping in Q3 2016.
ZTE unveils Blade S7 selfie-centric smartphone
ZTE Blade S6's successor has a 13 MP front camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, and runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
AT&T Galaxy S5 Active gets Android 5.1.1 update
Less than a month after its sibling Galaxy S5 got the Android 5.1.1 update, this handset gets a new firmware as well.
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ entry-level LTE smartphone unveiled
The main 8 MP camera features autofocus and a LED flash, while the front shooter only allows taking 2 MP selfies and uses a fixed-focus lens.
Some BlackBerry Priv pre-orders delayed
The company promises to deliver all the pre-ordered handsets by November 24th.
Intex Aqua Super smartphone launched
The handset will be sold with additional 1-year screen breakage warranty and a free backpack.
Samsung Galaxy Golden 3 dual-display flip phone launching soon
The device sports pretty impressive specs, including dual-display, an octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM.
Telefónica and BQ bring Cyanogen 12.1 to the Aquaris X5
The Spanish mobile subsidiary Movistar will begin shipping the BQ Aquaris X5 smartphone with Cyanogen pre-installed.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Smartphone Review
Small giant. Despite the appended word Compact, the Xperia Z5 Compact is a very good choice and very close to the larger sibling Z5. Our review will show whether users of the predecessor Xperia Z3 Compact should think about an upgrade as well.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 4.6", 138 g
Zuk CEO confirms Z2 smartphone for 2016
The successor to the Zuk Z1 will ship with Android 6.0 and possibly a customized Android UI.
Huawei P9 Max specifications leak on AnTuTu
The high-end phablet will supposedly come with the new Kirin 950 SoC.
Second BlackBerry Android handset leaks online
Codenamed Vienna, this smartphone promises to bring back the trademark front-facing physical keyboard layout that made BlackBerry handsets stand out, but there are no other details available for now.
Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 now official
The company's second 14 nm chip has been announced earlier than expected, but mass production is expected to begin "in late 2015."
Samsung Exynos 8890 enters mass production
This chip will be used for some Galaxy S7 units, expected to hit the market next to Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-powered ones.
Fuhu launches Nabi Compete fitness tracker for kids
The makers of the Nabi line of tablets launch the first competitive/collaborative wearable created for kids and families.
Xiaomi intros the 20,000 mAh Mi power bank
This new power bank supports Quick Charge 2.0 and has enough capacity to fully charge even a laptop once, or an average tablet 3 times.
Apple continues to be the most popular smartphone brand in the U.S. according to comScore
Samsung and Apple dominate the country with a combined market share of 71.2 percent.
Add as a preferred source on Google
