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TrendForce updates list for top 5 smartphone manufacturers as of Q3 2015
The analytics firm is reporting a significant global sales growth of 9.1 percent for a total of 332 million mobile devices.
OnePlus X may finally see a reveal come October 29
After being spotted at TENAA for wireless certification, the OnePlus X reveal is now closer than ever.
Blackberry Priv Pre-register page gives information about the new smartphone
Some features on the page have already been confirmed, and others have yet to be revealed officially.
New images of ZTE Nubia X8 leak online
These photos show what appears to be touch-sensitive buttons on the side of the flagship that might launch tomorrow.
GranitePhone by SIKUR now available for purchase
Advertised as "the first smartphone entirely focused on user privacy," this handset can be acquired for $849 USD.
Huawei Enjoy 5 debuts in China
This 5-inch Android handset has a quad-core MediaTek processor and is powered by a generous 4000 mAh battery, promising up to 24 days standby time.
HTC One M8 Google Play Edition to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow later this month
While the ETA of the new firmware has been confirmed by Mo Versi, a delay may still occur if something goes wrong during testing.
Huawei Ascend P7 gets Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
While owners of recent Huawei handsets are waiting to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Ascend P7 users get the 5.1.1 update with EMUI 3.1 included.
OnePlus partnering with Foxconn to begin smartphone production in India
OnePlus did not unveil the rumored OnePlus X and instead announced a cooperation with Foxconn with OnePlus CEO of India Vikas Agarwal.
Leaked images show the HTC One A9 from all angles
The HTC One A9 "Aero" was rumored to launch as early as September. New pictures purportedly show a dummy model of what the One A9 might look.
ZTE Axon mini finally available
One of the most interesting features is the Force Touch technology that is able to detect how much pressure is applied to the screen and perform different actions accordingly.
Bluboo Xfire 4G Smartphone Review
4G for cheap. 4G is becoming more accessible than ever as Bluboo now offers it for just under $90 USD with the 5-inch Xfire. Is there a catch to this Dual-SIM smartphone?
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 145 g
OnePlus event scheduled for this October 12 in India
The company's second smartphone this year may be unveiled in the next few days.
BlackBerry may leave the handset market in 2017
The company's CEO said they will leave the handset market if their device business does not become profitable in 2016.
Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are now official
The new smartphones confirm the specs and looks revealed unofficially at the end of last month and will soon hit the market loaded with Windows 10 Mobile.
Samsung Galaxy J5 Smartphone Review
Recycling. You have a déjà-vu experience when you open the box of the Galaxy J5, because Samsung uses the old chassis design. Although the components are fairly standard, the manufacturer has integrated a flash at the front for selfie fans.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5", 147 g
Windows 10 for phones coming in December
While the first Lumia phones with Windows 10 Mobile installed will ship in November, the software update for older handsets will come one month later.
Samsung allegedly working on its first GPU
The company's first GPU has been delayed and it looks like the first chips to integrate it will not come out for at least another two years.
Huawei to launch Honor Play 5X this week
The new smartphone's specification will be very similar to its predecessor, the Honor Play 4X, with exception of the processor.
Microsoft unveils affordable Lumia 550 smartphone
The entry-level 5-inch Lumia will retail for just $140 USD and run Windows 10.
Xiaomi expects to sell 10 million Redmi Note 2 smartphones by end of 2015
The Chinese manufacturer had already sold more than 2 million in its first month and cites its automated production plants for keeping prices low.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL could feature a removable 3340 mAh battery
In what could be one last leak before the official reveal, both upcoming Lumia devices may feature removable back covers and standard 3440 mAh battery packs.
Smartphones impacting sales of dedicated cameras
New studies are blaming smartphones for the steady decline of the dedicated camera market, especially on the classic point-and-shoot.
Motorola unveils the list of devices to get Android Marshmallow
The list includes the 2014 Moto X Pure Edition, DROID Turbo, third-gen Moto G, and a few others.
First photos taken with Nexus 6P show a fantastic camera
Performance in low-light conditions will reportedly be far superior to the outgoing generation of Nexus smartphones.
New images of Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL surface online
The upcoming flagship smartphones will carry Windows 10, an iris scanner, and optional accessories for turning the device into a PC.
Bluboo to launch Xtouch series of smartphones this month
The 5-inch smartphones will carry fingerprint readers, up to 4 GB RAM, and Sony Exmor cameras.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact now available for 550 Euros
The mainstream device will sport a 4.6-inch display, Snapdragon 810 SoC, and 2 GB RAM.
Stage fright 2.0 presents new vulnerabilities
Even after Google has released a patch to combat the exploit, Stagefright is still an issue.
Silent Circle Blackphone 2 hits North America
This privacy-centric smartphone can now be purchased in the US for no less than $799 USD, while UK and the rest of the world will get it soon.
Samsung unveils world's first monitor with wireless charging
Charge your smartphone or tablet right on the stand with no USB cables necessary.
Apple iPhone 6S Plus Smartphone Review
Bigger and better. Sounds disrespectful, but it is just a pun. The latest Apple iPhone 6S Plus is all about the touch as part of the new handling concept called 3D Touch. The latest S model is obviously faster, and you also get better cameras as well as faster communication modules. You also get more weight compared to the predecessor. The new iPhone is still a great smartphone.
Apple A9, A9 / PowerVR GT7600, 5.5", 192 g
Apple iPhone 6S Smartphone Review
The 3D Midas touch. No disrespect intended for the Apple iPhone 6S, but rather to point out the new control concept 3D Touch, which is one of the most important new features of the current smartphones from Cupertino. Just like every other generation, the 6S models are once again faster, but the design did not change. One thing that was increased is the weight.
Apple A9, A9 / PowerVR GT7600, 4.7", 143 g
LG unveils the V10 premium smartphone
This new handset features dual front-facing cameras, a secondary display, as well as a design that uses stainless steel and a durable silicone skin to improve durability and to provide great looks.
HTC unveils One M9+ Supreme Camera Edition
This Taiwan-exclusive One M9+ features a 21 MP camera with 3-in-1 fusion focus, dual LED flash, and optical image stabilization.
HTC Butterfly 3 is now official
This handset retails in Japan as HTC Butterfly J, but now has just become available in Taiwan under a different name.
Microsoft accidentally unveils the Lumia 950 and 950 XL
The two upcoming flagships have been mistakenly listed on the Microsoft Store UK earlier today, about a week before the official launch event.
Google unveils Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
Both these two new handsets pack USB Type-C ports and fingerprint sensors, as well as Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus build costs estimated
IHS Technology has provided an estimate for how much the latest iPhones cost to produce.
Leaked list shows eligible HTC smartphones for Android 6.0 Marshmallow
A large number of existing HTC devices may get the latest Android OS including the One M8 up to the Butterfly 3.
Samsung Pay launches in the US
More than a month after its launch in South Korea, Samsung Pay is now live in the US, offering support for both NFC and MST-based transactions.
Apple sells 13 million iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets in first weekend
The new record stands at roughly 3,000 units sold per minute during the launch weekend, an increase of 30 percent compared to the company's best launch weekend so far.
YouTuber performs first-hand waterproof tests for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
While Apple is silent on the exact waterproofing standards of the refreshed iPhones, one YouTuber has decided to find out for himself.
Huawei Mate S Smartphone Review
Mirror, mirror in my hand … The Mate S is definitely one of the most beautiful smartphones that are currently available on the market. Whether it is all only beautiful illusion or the new style-icon from China has more to offer can be discovered in our report.
HiSilicon Kirin 935, ARM Mali-T628 MP4, 5.5", 156 g
Pre-orders begin again for Oppo R7 Plus Golden
The next batch of R7 Plus phablets are now available for delivery starting late October.
ARM Mali-T720 MP4
4 Midgard (3rd-gen) cores
Specifications and benchmarks of the ARM Mali-T720 MP4 graphics card for smartphones.
Bluboo launches Xfire 4G budget smartphone
The 5-inch smartphone retails for just under $90 USD with FDD-LTE support and a pure version of Android 5.1 Lollipop.
Apple iPhone 6s Plus gets the teardown treatment
As expected, iFixit has rated the iPhone 6S Plus with the same repairability score as the iPhone 6S.
Apple iPhone 6S is apparently not too difficult to take apart
The teardown from iFixit shows a surprisingly easy disassembly.
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