Sharp Aquos Crystal hits the US via Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile
This frameless Android smartphone was unveiled today in the US as expected, offering Harman Kardon audio and a rich set of additional features for a competitive price.
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Sharp Aquos Crystal to hit the US soon
Sprint will bring this new Japanese handset on the US market and the official announcement is expected to be made tomorrow during an event with the headline "Take the EDGE off with Sprint."
Xiaomi unveils MIUI 6 Android UI
The new custom Android interface from China's Apple is currently being tested and will roll out in October, but the developer build should become available for download in September.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Smartphone Review
Big is now "Mini". One year ago, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini would have easily been a standard-sized smartphone. But it is smaller than the Galaxy S5 and does not offer all the features, either, so it is called "Mini". Where did the manufacturer save some money? And how does the Galaxy S5 Mini perform compared to other "Mini" devices?
Samsung Exynos 3470 Quad, ARM Mali-400 MP4, 4.5", 120 g
BlackBerry Passport smartphone video leaks online
This new video shows the large 4.5-inch square screen and the interesting design of the handset, as well as the full QWERTY keyboard and BlackBerry 10.1 OS in action.
Mozilla Flame smartphone is finally shipping
This 4.5-inch smartphone for Firefox OS developers with adjustable memory is now on its way to the developers who pre-ordered it but can still be purchased by those interested for $170 USD (including free shipping).
Lenovo now ships more smartphones than PCs
Lenovo is now the leader of the Chinese smartphone market and managed to sell more smartphones than PCs for the first time in the company's history.
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 leaks online
This upcoming 6-inch Android KitKat handset has a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2 GB of memory, 8 GB of internal storage and microSD support. Samsung still has to officially announce it, but that should happen soon.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha is now official
This 4.7-inch handset has a metallic frame, features a Super AMOLED display, octa-core processor, comes loaded with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and will be available for purchase starting next month.
Motorola's sales double over last year
Motorola sold 8.6 million smartphones during the last quarter, the growth being solid in Europe and India, but also on the US market.
NVIDIA unveils Tegra K1 Denver 64-bit processor
The first devices powered by this 64-bit Tegra K1 chip will launch later this year and will be capable to offer "PC-class performance," promises NVIDIA.
Motorola Moto G2 coming next month
The successor of the notorious Motorola Moto G will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, will be loaded with Android KitKat, and is expected to hit the market on September 10.
HTC A11 smartphone to feature 64-bit processor
The mid-range A11 device is expected to feature a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor and should launch in the US on Sprint as part of the Desire lineup.
LG L60 spotted online
The latest device to join the Series III family is a 4.3-inch smartphone with a dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, but will ship with Android 4.4 KitKat despite its entry-level specs.
BLU launches four new Android smartphones
All these new handsets have screen sizes up to 5 inches, multi-core processors, Android KitKat, and prices between $89 USD and $149 USD.
Archos 50c Oxygen Smartphone Review
The power of eight cores. Care for a five-inch HD screen alongside an octa-core SoC for 200 Euros (~$268)? Archos delivers on specs that are anything but common for this price range. Thus, we remain curious as to whether the manufacturer manages to fuse the components to a rounded total package. In that case, it would be a small deal breaker.
Mediatek MT6592, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 5", 140 g
LG could sell over 60 million smartphones this year
Multiple research firms expect 2014 to be the best year so far for LG's smartphone business, with estimated shipments of more than 60 million units.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha specs leak online
This handset has been already listed for pre-order by one UK-based store, but the page was later removed. The 4.7-inch Galaxy Alpha should be announced next week by Samsung.
Waterproof HTC One M8 arrives in Japan as J Butterfly
HTC J Butterfly is a waterproof One M8 with a front camera better for selfies which comes with JBL audio profile and bundled earphones, as well as a Dot View case.
AT&T to shut down its 2G network by the end of 2016
As 3G is ubiquitous already and 4G LTE connectivity gains more and more adopters, 2G networks will soon be a thing of the past and AT&T plans to shut down its own in about two years.
LG G Vista hits Verizon Wireless
This mid-range relative of the LG G3 flagship has lower specs, but a bigger screen and a similar design. The G Vista comes for a good price, as Verizon sells it for $99.99 USD with a two-year contract.
Lumia 720 successors may hit the States next month
Two smartphones with 720p displays could launch in the US in August as successors of the Nokia Lumia 720 and both will be loaded with Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1.
Samsung confirms delay of the first Tizen phone
Unfortunately, the company did not reveal anything new about the release date of the Samsung Z smartphone, as it seems they think Tizen OS is not ready for a public release yet.
Samsung dominates emerging markets
Big names like LG and even Apple have been left behind by Samsung in emerging markets, shows a recent report.
Motorola could build the next Nexus device
Google's answer to the upcoming Apple iPhone 6 could be made by Motorola claim latest leaks, while earlier rumors mentioned LG as the company chosen to manufacture the device.
Amazon Fire smartphone hits AT&T
Amazon’s first smartphone is now available from AT&T and offers quick access to over 33 million songs, apps, games, movies, and more.
iOcean X7S Smartphone Review
More steam. Visually, the iOcean X7S bears a lot of similarities to its predecessor. But under the hood, things have changed. The new smartphone has an octa-core processor at its command, and the days of its storage space problems are past. Even so, unfortunately, the 5-inch smartphone is not well-rounded: The problem areas have now shifted to its communications modules and battery life.
Mediatek MT6592, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 5", 135 g
The Live Lock Screen app for Windows Phone 8.1 is finally available for download
The lock screen app for Windows Phone was shown off by Microsoft back at Build 2014 and now the first public Beta release is finally available for download.
Huawei Ascend G750 Smartphone Review
Dual-SIM giant. Huawei's Ascend G750 boasts with a 5.5-inch screen, two high-resolution cameras, a swift processor, and good battery runtimes. However, its communication interfaces are not completely satisfying, and the other equipment is also lean.
Mediatek MT6592, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 5.5", 162 g
HTC Desire 610 hits AT&T
This budget Android KitKat handset is available for $199.99 USD outright or $0.99 USD with a two-year plan and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1 GB of memory and 8 GB of internal storage.
Lenovo K920 could launch on August 5
The 6-inch Android device is expected to launch early next month as Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro and to be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor coupled with 3 GB of memory.
Microsoft announces Lumia 530 Windows smartphone
The Windows Phone 8.1-powered Lumia 530 will be introduced in select markets starting next month, features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and is also "the most affordable Lumia to date."
Nokia Lumia 930 Smartphone Review
Everything remains different. Sleeker, faster, better. The Nokia Lumia 930 - the new de-facto Windows Phone 8.1 flagship device - tries to impress on many fronts. Many features are truly inspiring; others are not quite there yet. More about that in our detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 5", 170 g
Samsung Galaxy Alpha leaks online, to be made of metal
The first leaked images of this upcoming handset show what appear to be a frame made of aluminum and a 4.7-inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Alpha is expected to launch next month.
ECOXGEAR launches ECOSTONE waterproof Bluetooth speaker
This new rugged speaker for Bluetooth-capable smartphones and tablets is waterproof and allows its users to enjoy music even under the most harsh conditions.
Sony Xperia M2 Smartphone Review
A little more please! Second round for the Sony middle-class device: The model has gotten bigger and is designed similar to the flagship, the Xperia Z2. However, the manufacturer has removed some of the flaws we pointed out in the predecessor: The quality of the display has improved as has the storage space.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926, Adreno 305, 4.8", 149 g
Xiaomi to launch Mi4 Android smartphone on July 29
This is the first 4G LTE-capable handset from Xiaomi and features high-end specs for a moderate price, but will only be available on the Chinese market on launch.
iPhone 6 to launch on September 19
An image of a flyer which reveals the release date of the iPhone 6 in China appeared online and it shows that two versions will launch in September - a 4.7-inch one and one with a 5.5-inch screen.
LG launches G3 Beat smartphone
The new handset is a "mid-tier" LG G3 and features a 720p 5-inch screen and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, but keeps some premium features like 4G LTE connectivity and laser auto focus.
LG G3 Smartphone and LG G Watch Review
Hot potato. The LG G3 has received much acclaim and we cannot deny that we looked forward to the first smartphone with a WQHD display. Still, although LG does a lot right, some technical problems with the screen, average battery runtimes and especially heat dissipation issues prevent it from taking the top spot among high-end smartphones. The G Watch is an interesting gadget.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Adreno 330, 5.5", 149 g
LG G3 hits Verizon Wireless for less than $100 USD
The new 4G LTE flagship is now available in Verizon Wireless stores at an introductory price of $99.99 USD with a two-year plan, but the offer only lasts until the 27th of July.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha could launch next month
Previously known as Samsung Galaxy Prime, this handset will be the company's first metallic body flagship and industry insiders claim it will launch next month.
Sony to launch Xperia C3 smartphone this August
This mid-range quad-core Android KitKat smartphone will launch next month globally featuring a 5 MP front camera with LED flash for high quality selfies.
Huawei Ascend G6 Smartphone Review
Selfie machine. This is pretty much how Huawei advertises the Ascend G6 because its star is for once the front-facing camera with an exceptionally high resolution of 5 megapixels. The other equipment is more from the mid-range, but that keeps the price low. Huawei demands 249 Euros (~$338) for its newest smartphone offshoot.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226, Adreno 305, 4.5", 115 g
Tizen OS-powered Samsung Z launch delayed
The first smartphone loaded with Tizeon OS was scheduled for launch this week in Russia, but it did not show up as expected.
LG announces KizON wristband
This new wearable was designed with pre-school and primary school children in mind. It allows their parents to easily track their children's whereabouts using a tablet or smartphone.
Google Nexus 4 gets unofficial Android L update
Developers from XDA Forums managed to get Android L running on Google Nexus 4 two days ago and they are currently working on ironing out bugs.
Review Update Huawei Ascend P7 Smartphone
Deluxe 2.0. Huawei discontinues its elegant Ascend P6 and sends the Ascend P7 into the race for the favor of well-heeled buyers. The Chinese manufacturer demands approximately 450 Euros (~$601) for its updated premium model. The aluminum casing only underwent a minor facelift, but more has been modified inside: The latest quad-core SoC from HiSilicon, 16 GB of flash storage, and a bright 5-inch screen with Full HD resolution.
HiSilicon Kirin 910T, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 5", 124 g
Acer Liquid E3 E380 Smartphone Review
2 in 1. The Liquid E3 Duo offered by Acer is a middle class smartphone, which has a Dual-SIM function. Customers who absolutely want to have this feature did not have a large selection up to now and they had to accept compromises. Does the manufacturer offer a suitable solution without neglecting other important features?
Mediatek MT6589, PowerVR SGX544, 4.7", 135 g
HTC Desire 310 Smartphone Review
Absolutely everyday suitable. Fantastic smartphone features, low price - according to HTC, that perfectly describes the 4.5-inch Desire 310. The Android entry-level phone is actually available for an affordable 140 Euros (~$191). Our test reveals whether the Desire 310 also passes the function check.
Mediatek MT6582M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 4.5", 140 g
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