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Dr. Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, won the most prestigious award of the evening. (Source: AMD)

Nvidia, AMD, and Samsung all winners at the 2018 GSA Awards

The 2018 Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) Awards have been handed out, and companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Samsung have not gone home empty-handed. Dr. Lisa Su, who is the current CEO and president of AMD, was given the prestig...
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2018 01:27
A render for the Vivo Nex 2. (Source: India Today)

Possible Vivo Nex 2 model with 10GB RAM seen on Geekbench

A phone from the OEM Vivo with the model number V1821A has appeared on Geekbench. This device is likely to be the upcoming Vivo Nex 2, as it packs the Snapdragon 845 which lines up with other leaks about the phone. The phone poste...
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Dec 2018 18:27
Early samples of the Snapdragon 855 appear to be marginally faster than the Exynos 9820. (Source: CNet)

Snapdragon 855 beats Samsung's Exynos 9820 in latest AnTuTu benchmarks

The Exynos-powered models from previous Galaxy S models appeared to be slightly faster than the Snapdragon versions, but it looks like the situation is now reversed for the upcoming Galaxy S10 handhelds. Early samples of the Exyno...
Bogdan Solca, 07 Dec 2018 10:45
The mid-range counterparts to the Snapdragon 855 may be here soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 6150 pops up on Geekbench, shaping up to be a decent mid-ranger

The chip currently known as the Snapdragon 6150, which could be the 675's successor, has appeared on Geekbench incorporated into an unnamed reference device. It is an octa-core chip, as expected, and runs at 1.8GHz. The 6150 poste...
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Dec 2018 17:59
The Nokia 8.1. (Source: NDTV)

HMD launches the Nokia 8.1 - Snapdragon 710, 3500 mAh battery, Android Pie

At an event in Dubai yesterday, HMD Global launched the new Nokia 8.1, featuring a Snapdragon 710, dual rear cameras with OIS, a 20 MP selfie camera, and a 3500 mAh battery. Impressively, it also runs on Android Pie out of the box...
Ricci Rox, 06 Dec 2018 13:17
Samsung has been using a mysterious-looking prototype to show off 5G technology at the Qualcomm Tech Summit in Hawaii. (Source: Twitter)

Samsung 5G prototype spotted at Qualcomm Tech Summit

The Qualcomm Tech Summit is in full swing in Hawaii. The star of the show so far has been the announcement of the Snapdragon 855 SoC and its support for 5G. However, Samsung has captured the attention of journalists with a strange...
Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2018 09:45
The Yandex.Phone will aid users with utilizing products from Yandex's ecosystem. (Source: Yandex)

Russian search engine company introduces Yandex.Phone

The Russian Internet-related tech company Yandex has announced its foray into the world of smartphones with the aptly named Yandex.Phone. The 5.65-inch device will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC and features Yandex’s propriet...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Dec 2018 02:50
The SD 855 and its new motto. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm unveiled its commitment to 5G (and novelty) alongside the Snapdragon 855

The Qualcomm tech summit of 2018 highlighted the company’s strength of conviction that 5G is the future of consumer electronics. It promoted the new radio standard’s ‘near-zero’ latency and increased transmission rates, and the ad...
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Dec 2018 19:49
Renders of the Galaxy S10+. (Source: OnLeaks)

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ in all their glory

Even more renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ have surfaced. The devices can be seen with circular cutouts at their top right corners—in the case of the S10+ two circles overlapping to form a pill of sorts.
Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2018 14:00
Renders of the Moto G7. (Source: Onleaks)

Initial rumors of the Moto G7 revealed - Snapdragon 632, dual rear cameras, teardrop notch

The Moto G7 will be bang right in the middle of the next-gen Moto G lineup. The device is expected to feature a 6.24-inch display with a teardrop notch, dual rear cameras, and a 3000 mAh battery.
Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2018 13:59
Renders of the forthcoming Xperia XZ4 from Sony. (Source: @OnLeaks)

Snapdragon 855 could debut first in Sony's XZ4

Hot on the heels of the official launch of the Snapdragon 855 is a leak suggesting that the Sony Xperia XZ4 will be the first smartphone to ship with Qualcomm’s freshest silicon. If the rumor is accurate, it could be just what Son...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Dec 2018 11:14
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 officially announced

During the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm officially announced the new Snapdragon 855 high-end mobile platform. Details are still sparse, but the main focus lies on an improved AI engine, the first computer vision hardware ...
Klaus Hinum, 05 Dec 2018 02:00
The Lenovo Z5s sports its punch-hole cutout in the top center of the device. (Source: Pocket now)

Lenovo's Z5s could edge out Samsung and Huawei in punch-hole race

Lenovo is planning on launching its Z5s smartphone in China on December 6, and it could end up being the first smartphone on the market to have a punch-hole design for the selfie camera. The Z5s is expected to feature a rear-facin...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2018 01:22
The Huawei Nova 4 is to be launched on December 17. (Source: Huawei/Weibo)

Huawei Nova 4 with punch-hole display gets launch date

Huawei has posted a promotional image on the company’s Weibo page to announce the release date in China for the Nova 4 smartphone: December 17. The successor of the Nova 3 device comes with the latest alternative to the notch/tear...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2018 00:09
Renders of a potential XZ4 device have already been leaked. (Source: OnLeaks and MySmartPrice)

Snapdragon 855 and 3,900 mAh battery mentioned in supposed Sony Xperia XZ4 specifications leak

Reported specifications for the rumored Sony Xperia XZ4 have been leaked on a Chinese blogging site. Prolific leaker Ice universe has posted details about the possible flagship device that include mention of a Snapdragon 855 proce...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Dec 2018 22:17
The Snapdragon 855 will be officially revealed later today at the Qualcomm Technology Summit in Hawaii. (Source: WinFuture)

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8150 officially named Snapdragon 855, details leak before launch event

The upcoming flagship SoC from Qualcomm was believed to be called Snapdragon 8150 due to its SM8150 denomination found in early benchmarks, but the official name will be Snapdragon 855. Details on the modem, NPU, GPU, CPU clusters...
Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2018 16:02
Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet 2018 Edition (Source: Barnes & Noble)

Barnes & Noble is back with the US$49.99 7-inch NOOK Tablet

The most affordable slate by Barnes & Noble has just received a refresh without jumping over the US$50 sweet spot. Its specs now include 16 GB of storage space, a "vivid and bright" 7-inch IPS display, as well as up to 7 hours of ...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2018 10:54
The edited photo on Samsung's website. (Source: DIYPhotography)

Samsung nabbed passing off DSLR shots as camera samples of the Galaxy A8 Star

Months after getting caught using DSLR shots as camera samples for the Galaxy A8, Samsung has been nabbed doing the exact same thing with the Galaxy A8 Star. Companies like Huawei and Xiaomi have also been caught in similar acts o...
Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2018 09:16
Purported Moto G7 Plus renders. (Source: Mr Gizmo)

Initial details of the Moto G7 Plus revealed - Snapdragon 660 in tow, wireless charging a possibility

The Moto G7 Plus will be the most powerful and expensive of the upcoming Moto G7 phones, and its specifications sheet says as much, as it's set to feature a Snapdragon 660, and maybe, just maybe, wireless charging support.
Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2018 09:04
The tweet in question.

Official Samsung Twitter account caught sending tweets with...an iPhone

Huawei ambassador Gal Gadot was revealed to have been tweeting with an iPhone a long while ago and if you thought that was bad, you'd be shocked, as an official Samsung account was caught parading the streets of Twitter with an iP...
Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2018 09:01
The Honor 10. (Source: GSMArena)

The Honor V20 and Honor 11 are coming next year

Honor's current-gen mainstream premium phones are the Honor V10 and Honor 10. The successors to the duo are expected to be the Honor V20 and Honor 11, but while the former should be out by now, it would appear that it is still in ...
Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2018 08:58
It's something akin to this. (Source: Videoblocks)

There have been multiple reports of bootlooping LG G7 ThinQ units

Bootloops may as well be LG's calling card at this point, as the company has a long line of devices that have displayed that behavior at certain points. The G7 ThinQ may join that special group if recent reports are anything to go...
Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2018 07:49
The Helio P90 will likely offer performance value in the same region as the Snapdragon 710. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek's new flagship Helio P90 is likely coming on December 13 - What should you expect?

MediaTek has been conservative with its SoC releases of recent but could be set to release something truly competitive in the sub-premium market in the near future, with reports of a looming Helio P90 launch surfacing.
Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2018 07:44
Perhaps the blandest render we've ever seen. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Details of Lenovo's upcoming K5X mid-ranger surface

Lenovo tends to release a number of devices that fly under the radar in the western market, and the upcoming Lenovo K5X will likely be one such phone. The mid-ranger is expected to feature a Snapdragon 636, dual selfie cameras, an...
Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2018 07:36
The Huawei P20 and P20 Pro will get gesture support after all with the final release of EMUI 9.0, starting now in China.

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro now to get full-screen gesture support

Huawei has announced that full-screen gesture controls shown on its Mate 20 Pro — and in beta on the Mate 10 Pro — are now coming to the Huawei P20 and Huawei P20 Pro with the full release of EMUI 9.0 in China.
Craig Ward, 02 Dec 2018 03:29
A render of a new Sony patent description showing a foldabe device with a transparent display. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Sony patent points to foldable phone with transparent display

With 2019 looking like it will be the year of the foldable smartphones, you might be wondering what’s next. A new patent from Sony might give us a clue. How does a foldable smartphone with a transparent display sound like to you?...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Dec 2018 02:18
The author with a selfie taken using portait mode on the Pixel 3 XL. (Source: Notebook Check)

Google explains how AI tweaks make portraits better on Pixel 3

One area that Google holds a clear lead over the competition is the way it deploys its algorithm and machine learning nous to enhance the capabilities of its Pixel smartphones. In a new blog, the company explains how it has develo...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Dec 2018 00:53
 

90% Razer Phone 2 Smartphone Review

Game On. Razer is getting ready for round two. Following the first real gaming smartphone named simply, Phone, they have introduced the - surprise - Phone 2. Don't be fooled by its lackluster name though: the Phone 2 is everything but boring. Let's take a look at what the brand-new gaming smartphone can do and what its weaknesses are.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.72" | 219 g
Inge Schwabe, 30 Nov 2018 23:06
The leaked image of the screen protector for the "Beyond" device. (Source: Ice universe/Twitter)

Image of the Samsung Galaxy S10's screen protector leaked

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S10’s screen protector has been leaked via Twitter by Ice universe. The tweet in question features the lone word “Beyond,” which is the codename Samsung uses for the S10 line-up. As can be seen in t...
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Nov 2018 23:01
The Helios P90 would be MediaTek's first high-end SoC. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek to release Helio P90 SoC with advanced AI features

MediaTek started out as a provider of mobile SoCs for emerging Chinese smartphone makers. Up until now, the Taiwanese company presented solid entry-level and mid-range solutions, but, with the upcoming Helio P90, MediaTek is aimin...
Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2018 20:23
Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870) on FCC (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870) with Infinity-O display hits FCC

Although the FCC documents only mention that the Samsung Galaxy A8s sports Bluetooth 5.0 and a few other connectivity-related details, the rumors claim that this handset will hit the market with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor...
Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2018 16:55
Will the next flagship Snapdragon CPU be called 8150 after all? (Source: GizChina)

8150 no longer? Latest rumors suggest yet more shake-ups for Snapdragon flagship naming schemes

For much of 2018, increasingly convincing leaks indicated that Qualcomm would be dropping the 'SD 8xx' nomenclature for its premium line of smartphone CPUs. However, the latest rumor is that the anticipated new name of '8150' is f...
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Nov 2018 13:56
Oppo will be the second Chinese phone manufacturer to unveil its foldable handheld at MWC 2019, after Huawei. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Oppo to showcase its foldable phone at Mobile World Congress in February 2019

Foldable phones will surely be one of next year's highlights for revolutionary tech. Most of the big names have already scheduled showcasing events for their foldable phones. Samsung and LG will present their models at CES in Janu...
Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2018 12:46
Xiaomi Redmi 6

82% Xiaomi Redmi 6 Smartphone Review

The sixth iteration... The Redmi 6 is part of Xiaomi's very affordable smartphone series, aiming again to offer a lot of smartphone for little money. However, in the meantime, other manufacturers also offer good affordable smartphones. Our test clarifies whether the Redmi 6 is still a very good deal.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 5.45" | 146 g
Florian Schmitt, 30 Nov 2018 12:41
A Microsoft Surface Laptop released in 2019 could feature an AMD Picasso APU. (Source: PCGamesN)

Microsoft may use AMD CPUs in Surface Laptop refresh

It has been claimed that Microsoft is mulling over using AMD chips in a future Surface Laptop refresh. Apparently, the Redmond-based company has become frustrated with Intel, especially over the chipmaker’s long delay in shipping ...
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Nov 2018 21:09
AWS may be able to compete better with its own line of cloud-powering CPUs. (Source: Tableau)

Amazon announces own-brand CPUs, but they're not for your PC

Amazon Web Services has announced the development of its own in-house CPUs to power the next generation of its cloud and deep learning services. These processors, called the Graviton and Inferentia respectively, were unveiled at t...
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Nov 2018 19:51
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition teaser (Source: OnePlus on Twitter)

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition to hit the market with 10 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage

Advertised as a "Salute to Speed," the upcoming OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition will be unveiled on December 11, at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. This limited edition handset is expected to be the first OnePlus device to fea...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2018 17:57
Renders of the Galaxy A8s. (Source: GSMArena)

Details of the Samsung Galaxy A8s revealed - Snapdragon 710, three rear cameras

The Samsung Galaxy S10 phones are still months away from an official announcement, so Samsung is set to sate the desires of its expectant fans with the upcoming Galaxy A8s, a sub-premium phone with an impressive specifications she...
Ricci Rox, 29 Nov 2018 06:21
Galaxy S10 render. (Source: NewsBeezer)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 could feature a mind-boggling 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage

According to word on the grapevine, the Samsung Galaxy S10 could feature up to 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, both of which have never been seen before on a smartphone. It's unknown what model of the device will boast of such f...
Ricci Rox, 29 Nov 2018 06:19
BLU Vivo XL4 Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio P22 and dual camera setup (Source: Amazon)

BLU Products is back with the 6.2-inch Vivo XL4

The BLU Vivo XL4 is a 6.2-inch Android handset with a MediaTek Helio P22 processor inside, next to 3 GB of memory and 32 GB of internal storage space. Sporting a generous 4,000 mAh battery (thankfully featuring 5 V/2 A fast chargi...
Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2018 21:10
The all-display front of the Vivo NEX 2. (Source: Leikeji)

Vivo NEX 2 looks set to drop pop-up selfie cam for secondary rear display

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is proving to be one of the more innovative smartphone makers on the market – or at least one that is happy to experiment with new technology. Leaked photos of the sequel to its clever all-screen Vivo...
Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Nov 2018 02:15
Samsung Galaxy S10 (SM-975F) on AnTuTu (Source: SamMobile)

Exynos 9820-powered Samsung Galaxy S10 benchmark results spotted online

Earlier today, the first benchmark of the upcoming Exynos 9820-driven Samsung Galaxy S10 surfaced on AnTuTu. The handset in question is internally referred to as "beyond2" and might hit the market as the Galaxy S10+ (SM-G975F). In...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2018 20:15
Samsung Galaxy M10 (SM-M105F) on Geekbench (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Samsung Galaxy M10 surfaces on Geekbench

As revealed by Geekbench, the Exynos 7870-driven Samsung Galaxy M10 (SM-M105F) might just be the lowest-end model of the upcoming Galaxy M family. Its specs also include 3 GB of memory and 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage space ...
Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2018 17:30
The iPhone XR and Pixel 3 Lite. (Source: XDA-Developers)

More images of the Pixel 3 Lite spotted in the wild, specs revealed, confirmed to share camera hardware with the Pixel 3

More images of the Pixel 3 Lite "Sargo" have surfaced, showing the mid-range Google phone sitting right next to popular devices like the iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and Google Pixel 3 XL.
Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 08:15
The 5G model is said to sport four rear cameras. (Source: GSMArena)

Details of the Samsung Galaxy S10's cameras surface - S10 Plus to feature five cameras in total

Samsung is determined to make its 2019 S10 flagships some of the most impressive Android devices in recent times, and that determination shows in the camera hardware the phones are said to sport, with the S10+, for example, touted...
Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 08:08
Renders of the Nokia 9 Pureview. (Source: OnLeaks)

The penta-lens Nokia 9 Pureview will likely not be unveiled on December 4 after all, could be DOA

The Nokia 9 Pureview could be the most interesting device to come out of the stables of the Finnish OEM but its launch has apparently been delayed once again. That isn't a bad thing by itself but circumstances effectively make the...
Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 08:05
The Redmi Note 6 Pro. (Source: The Mobile Indian)

Xiaomi sold 600k Redmi Note 6 Pro units on the very first day of sales

The new Redmi Note 6 Pro went on sale in India across the weekend. Xiaomi sells its phones in the region using flash sales, and the first of such sales saw over 600,000 units of the mid-range phone sold.
Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 08:01
The Honor 8X. (Source: Honor)

The Honor 8X receives the Android Pie beta

Huawei's Honor 8X mid-range phone is currently receiving the Android Pie-based EMUI 9 beta update in China. The Honor 8X has been confirmed for a US launch, and we expect a late December event.
Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 07:57
Google Pixel 3 XL

84% Google Pixel 3 XL Smartphone Review

Giant Pixel. Now in its third generation of Pixel smartphones, Google wants to tempt potential buyers away from its competitors with exclusive software features. However, affordable prices are a thing of the past as the Pixel 3 XL costs up to $999. Find out in our detailed review whether the Pixel 3 XL is worth the money.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 6.30" | 184 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Nov 2018 15:06
The Snapdragon 8150 could post some very impressive single core scores. (Source; Qualcomm)

Details of the Snapdragon 8150 leak - How does it compare with the Kirin 980?

Details of the core clusters on the upcoming Snapdragon 8150 have surfaced, throwing more light on what we should expect from the next-gen Qualcomm SoC, performance-wise. We also take a look at how the flagship SoC stacks up again...
Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2018 08:22

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