Samsung Galaxy J2 passes through FCC
This handset has also been spotted on a Samsung support page as SM-J200H so it should become official later this month.
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Futuremark compares over 3 million 3DMark benchmarks with handy infographics
Futuremark has dug deep into its huge database and has unearthed interesting results regarding smartphones, tablets, Apple, and Android that are worth sharing.
Apple announces iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Both handsets feature 3D Touch and 128 GB variants, as well as the new rose gold metallic finish option.
Samsung Galaxy S7 to launch in two sizes
Insiders claim this handset will launch in 5.2-inch and 5.8-inch variants before the end of the year.
BLU Vivo Air LTE shipping later this month
One of the world's thinnest 4G LTE handsets is now up for pre-order, while shipments will begin September 22nd.
Samsung now mass produces 12 Gb LPDDR4 chips
The industry's first 12 Gb LPDDR4 mobile memory chips are 30 percent faster than their 8 Gb predecessors, but also offer twice the speed of DDR4 memory currently available for PCs.
Xiaomi surpasses LG as one of the world's largest smartphone manufacturers
TrendForce has ranked the top 5 manufacturers with Samsung, Apple, and Huawei in the top 3.
MobiWire unveils 5.5-inch Winona smartphone for 200 Euros
The smartphone will be just 7 mm thick and run Android 5.1 with an octa-core SoC.
IFA 2015 | Sony unveils Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone
The Z5 Premium sports an incredible 4K resolution display.
IFA 2015 | Wiko unveils Lenny 2, Sunset 2, and Rainbow Jam smartphones
The Wiko exhibit had the manufacturer's latest entry-level smartphones starting as low as 60 Euros.
IFA 2015 | Huawei details Y5 and Y6 budget smartphones
The Y5 and Y6 will bring LTE and dual SIM features to a more affordable lineup.
Oppo releases the R7 Lite smartphone
The new handset is identical to its older sibling, the Oppo R7, on the outside, but comes with several hardware downgrades under the hood.
New Samsung Z3 images leak online
The handset did not arrive at the Tizen Developer Summit as expected, but it looks like the official reveal is really close now.
Lenovo Vibe X3 spotted at TENAA
Although this handset did not show up at MWC as expected, it has just been spotted at TENAA so it should get officially unveiled soon.
BlackBerry acquires Good Technology
The two companies have signed an agreement with a value of $425 million in cash, BlackBerry gaining improved security capabilities across all platforms.
IFA 2015 | Lenovo shows off Phab and Phab Plus tablets
The budget 6.8-inch and 7-inch phablets will carry Snapdragon 400 and 615 SoCs.
IFA 2015 | Lenovo details Vibe P1 and Vibe P1m
The Vibe P1 and P1m will retail for $280 and $160 USD, respectively, with large internal battery packs to recharge other devices.
HTC Desire 728G coming this October for 300 Euros
The 5.5-inch mainstream smartphone will come with 13 MP and 8 MP rear and front cameras, respectively.
IFA 2015 | Acer unveils six new Liquid smartphones with Windows 10 and Android 5.1
The Liquid M320 and M330 will run Windows 10 while the Liquid Z320, Z330, Z530/Z530S, and Z630/Z630S will run Android 5.1.
IFA 2015 | CAT unveils S30 rugged smartphone
This handset is the successor of the S40, featuring a slightly smaller display and the same certifications for protection from the elements and various hazards.
Innos D6000 is the first dual-battery smartphone available worldwide
This 5.2-inch Android handset has mid-range specs and is powered by a built-in 2480 mAh battery and a removable 3520 mAh power pack, all for just $250 USD.
IFA 2015 | Asus announces Vivo Stick PC, ZenWatch 2, and ZenFone Zoom
Aside from the massive water-cooled GX700, Asus will be launching its latest PC stick, Smartwatch, and cameraphone before the end of this year.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Smartphone Review
An edge in need of sharpening. Released almost half a year after the original S6 Edge, the S6 Edge+ brings a larger display and... unfortunately not much else. How does the new Edge compare against the Galaxy Note 5 and its siblings?
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa, ARM Mali-T760 MP8, 5.7", 153 g
Legend accepting pre-orders for customized gold-plated iPhone 6S ahead of reveal
The high-end luxury company indicates a Rose Gold iPhone 6S color option and a 128 GB internal storage as standard.
IFA 2015 | ZTE reveals Axon Elite
This new handset is similar to the Axon Pro, offering additional features like a fingerprint reader and microSD support, but also having a lower resolution screen and less memory.
IFA 2015 | Lenovo unveils Vibe S1 dual selfie camera smartphone
This 5-inch flagship has two front cameras that allow advanced image effects, including bokeh and changing focus, as well as cropping out image elements.
IFA 2015 | Huawei G8 is now official
This premium handset with an all-metal chassis is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC, features a fingerprint scanner, and will hit the market later this month.
IFA 2015 | Sony announces Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact
Sony claims that Xperia Z5's camera can focus in just 0.037 seconds, which makes it the fastest autofocus in a smartphone.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 gets Stagefright security fix
This older flagship gets Android 4.4.4 KitKat and the new firmware also patches the Stagefright vulnerability.
IFA 2015 | Huawei Mate S is now official
The handset comes with a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen with Force Touch technology that allows the panel to distinguish between a light tap or a harder press and react accordingly.
CAT S40 Smartphone Review
Workhorse for rough jobs. The CAT S40 is a ruggedized smartphone that combines a very bright IPS screen and long battery life in a robust exterior. However, the hardware could have been more powerful. It is powered by a Qualcomm entry-level quad-band SoC and 16 GB of storage. Nevertheless, the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system and penta-band LTE are on board.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Adreno 304, 4.7", 185 g
OnePlus 2 Smartphone Review
Fine tuning. The second smartphone from the still young Chinese company is once again a strong package. There are many small improvements, but the design evolved as well. A current Snapdragon and even a new operating system are also included, but it is still not a flagship killer.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.5", 178 g
Honor 7 Smartphone Review
Honorable mention. Shortly after the launch of the Huawei P8, the manufacturer offers another device with similar specifications, now under the label of its subsidiary Honor. Unlike the P8, the Honor 7 is not focused on a slim construction, but tries to attract customers with a higher battery capacity. Our review reveals if this is a success.
HiSilicon Kirin 935, ARM Mali-T628 MP4, 5.2", 161 g
IFA 2015 | Archos unveils Diamond Plus smartphone
This 5.5-inch handset is similar to the cheaper and smaller Diamond S and will also hit the market in November.
Moto X Pure Edition pre-orders beginning tomorrow
The handset will go on pre-order tomorrow via Moto Maker in the US, starting at $399.99 USD as previously announced.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 to come with built-in anti-malware features
Smart Protect will be a new security solution based on Qualcomm's own real-time "Zeroth" technique to render malware harmless.
Smartphone Processors - Benchmark List
This is a restrictable benchmark list of smartphone and tablet SoCs / processors sorted by performance.
Android Wear now works with iOS
Google is working hard to attract iPhone users to its smartwatches and phones.
Elephone P8000 Smartphone Review
The price-performance elephant. A smartphone with Full HD, LTE, fingerprint scanner and metal casing for not quite 200 Euros (~$226)? That sounds too good to be true! But the Elephone P8000 features just that, and we will uncover whether there is a catch somewhere.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.5", 203 g
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920A) Smartphone Review
The modern pen and paper. Who needs college-ruled paper and lead pencil when the Galaxy Note 5 does it all? The Note 5 may be a great successor to the Note 4, but don't throw away that classic notepad just yet.
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa, ARM Mali-T760 MP8, 5.7", 171 g
Huawei Honor 7 available for pre-order for 350 Euros
The vMall online store is now offering the Honor 4X, Honor 6, and Honor 7 for buyers in Europe.
Lenovo Vibe P1 images show up online
This handset features a magnesium alloy case, fingerprint scanner, a very generous 5000 mAh battery and should be officially unveiled next week at IFA.
Sony Xperia Z5 press renders leak online
One of the images of this handset expected to show up at IFA reveals a 1/2.3-inch 23 MP Exmor RS camera with six-lens system.
Samsung Galaxy Mega On appears on AnTuTu database
The AnTuTu database entry confirms most of the specs revealed earlier this week by SamMobile.
Archos Diamond S smartphone coming in November
This 4G LTE, 5-inch handset runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and is powered by a MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor.
Acer brings two new Liquid smartphones to the US
Liquid Jade Z can be purchased already in two hardware configurations, while the cheaper Liquid Z410 will hit the US market next month.
Press renders of Lumia Cityman (950 XL) and Talkman (950) leak online
The images purportedly show the Microsoft Lumia 950 XL and Lumia 950 in all its glory.
China's Zopo hopes to sell 1 million devices over the next year
Zopo is aiming to sell tons of smartphones over the course of next year by entering India.
First alleged photo of HTC A9 flagship leaks
The HTC A9 Hero may include 4 GB RAM and a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC.
Samsung working on new Galaxy Grand On and Galaxy Mega On smartphones
Previously, the SM-G600 was believed to be called Galaxy O5 at launch, while the G550 was supposed to carry the Galaxy O7 name.
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