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European pricing details of the Honor View 20 revealed

The Honor V20 was released in China a few weeks ago. The device will be making its way to the global market on January 22 as the Honor View 20, and a new report reveals that it will also come with a shocking increase in MSRP for the European market.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2019 06:57

Xiaomi is working on a new Android One phone, could be the Mi A3

Traces of a new Android One device have been discovered in Xiaomi's MIUI 10 firmware. The phone could be the Mi A3—or something completely unexpected. It will apparently also have support for NFC, which would make it the first Xiaomi Android One phone to do so.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jan 2019 06:55

If the bend is less than the width of four sheets of paper, it is "normal." (Source: The Verge)

Bendgate 2.0: New Apple support page reiterates visible bends are "normal"

Apple has published a new support page that addresses the Bendgate 2.0 controversy. As it has in the past, however, the company continues to insist that there is nothing wrong with straightness and durability of its latest flagship iPad Pro models.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jan 2019 00:29

A render of the Sony Xperia XA3 Ultra shows a rear dual-camera setup. (Source: OnLeaks/MySmartPrice)

Sony's Xperia L3, XA3, and XA3 Ultra will be released running Android Oreo

LetsGoDigital has discovered that Sony’s upcoming smartphones, the Xperia L3, the Xperia XA3, and the Xperia XA3 Ultra will be released operating on versions of Android Oreo. Even more surprising is the detail that the budget-level L3 will use Android 8.1, while the midrange XA3 and XA3 Ultra devices will operate on the slightly older Android 8.0 OS.

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jan 2019 22:11

Renders of the Moto Z4 Play. (Source: OnLeaks)

Renders of the Moto Z4 Play surface, in-display fingerprint sensor and waterdrop notch major takeaways

The Moto Z3 Play was something of a disappointing release, and Motorola will be hoping to spice things up a bit with the Z4 Play this year. Renders of the device have now surfaced, teasing a waterdrop notch and, possibly, an under-display fingerprint reader.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jan 2019 10:38

Redmi is now Xiaomi's high-value sub-brand, will set sail with a new 48 MP smartphone

Yesterday, Xiaomi announced that its Redmi series of phones would no longer just be a line of phones and will now be a sub-brand of its own, a move that mirrors the relationship between Huawei and Honor, or OPPO and Realme.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jan 2019 10:34

Even though ZTE was on the brink of bankruptcy due to the U.S. trade embargoes, the Chinese company managed to overcome the problems and released some of the best performing models of 2018. (Source: AnTuTu)

AnTuTu's December Top 10 Android handhelds unveiled

This does not happen too often, but December 2018 brought an all-Chinese roster for the best performing Android handhelds. ZTE's Nubia Red Magic Mars and Nubia X managed to place first and 10th, respectively. Huawei showed a solid presence with five models and proved it really is the second largest phone-maker after Samsung. Xiaomi and OnePlus got pushed to the lower half this time.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Jan 2019 00:34

The renders of the Honor 8A suggest a glass or plastic back. (Source: Droid Shout)

Renders of the Honor 8A show waterdrop notch and single rear camera

Press renders of the Honor 8A smartphone have been released. The images show the device to have a central waterdrop notch on the front accompanied by a bezel at the bottom with the maker’s name emblazoned on it. The smartphone’s rear shows a single 13 MP camera with a flash beneath it, and there is another “Honor” logo at the bottom.

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jan 2019 20:56

Huawei P Smart 2019 now official with Kirin 710 and notched display (Source: Huawei UK)

Notched Huawei P Smart 2019 now official, HiSilicon Kirin 710 and dual AI cameras in tow

The Kirin 710-powered Huawei P Smart 2019 features a 6.21-inch display with a pearl-shaped notch and promises to deliver "a superior smartphone experience at an accessible price point" starting next week. The United Kingdom will be the first country to receive it, but other markets should follow in the months to come.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2019 19:55

LG-V426 Android tablet Bluetooth certification listing details (Source: MySmartPrice News)

A new Android slate by LG surfaces online

The upcoming Android slate is now known only as the LG-V426 and we know that it received its Bluetooth and WiFi certifications already. Unfortunately, most of its specs are not public yet but, if we get lucky, we might see it on display at CES or at the MWC. Otherwise, its launch is expected to take place by the end of the first quarter.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2019 15:59

This could be the Mate 30 Pro's protective case. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro could stun with five rear cameras

The Huawei P20 Pro started the triple rear camera revolution last year, and the Mate 20 Pro all but perfected it. Word on the grapevine claims the upcoming P30 Pro will feature four rear cameras, and Huawei could go one step further with the Mate 30 Pro by equipping it with a penta-lens setup.

Ricci Rox, 03 Jan 2019 13:27

Samsung's Galaxy A series became a lot more interesting last year. (Source: GSMArena)

Initial rumors of the Samsung Galaxy A50 surface

According to a new report, Samsung is gearing up to release a new mid-range phone, the Galaxy A50, sometime this year. The device will feature the Infinity-O display expected to be seen on the upcoming Galaxy S10 phones, and will be powered by Samsung's 10nm Exynos 9610.

Ricci Rox, 03 Jan 2019 13:22

Sony has invited the media to its CES 2019 Press Conference. (Source: Own)

Sony CES event official for January 7, XA3 and XA3 Ultra expected

Sony has announced that it will be holding a press conference on January 7. The CES even will feature top Sony executives from across the company with the Xperia XA3 and XA3 Ultra expected to be among the announcements.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jan 2019 09:43

The two cases line up with a Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy S9+, and an Oppo Find X. (Source: YouTube/Ice universe)

Revealing Samsung Galaxy S10+ case video clip offers fresh details about the upcoming flagship

Renowned tipster Ice universe has released a video online that purportedly shows two protective cases for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone. The cases are tested for size on a Galaxy S9+, an Oppo Find X, and a Galaxy Note 9. During the testing, a few details about the plus-sized flagship seem to be indirectly confirmed.

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Jan 2019 09:06

The Nokia 9 PureView. (Image via MySmartPrice)

Promo video of the Nokia 9 PureView reveals full specifications of HMD's penta-lens smartphone

A new promo video of the Nokia 9 PureView details the upcoming smartphone's specifications. In addition to the headline-grabbing five-camera setup on the back, the Nokia 9 PureView will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. The Nokia 9 will be an Android One phone and should receive support from Google for the next two years.

Sam Medley, 01 Jan 2019 16:08

Samsung will be refreshing the Galaxy product line in 2019. (Source: Gizbot)

New details about Samsung's Galaxy M10 emerge

A filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the Samsung Galaxy M10 smartphone has thrown up a couple of new details about the device. The M10’s measurements have been specified at a length of 155.7 mm and a width of 75.88 mm, and the display diagonal has been confirmed as 153.2 mm, which is equivalent to 6.03 inches.

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Jan 2019 02:12

The Moto G6 Plus. (Source: Android Headlines)

The Moto G6 Plus officially gets its slice of Pie

Motorola has officially confirmed the start of the Android Pie update rollout to its Moto G6 Plus mid-ranger. There’s no word on when the cheaper G6 phones, the G6 and G6 Play, will receive their own updates, though.

Ricci Rox, 31 Dec 2018 23:58

The LG Q9 will face stiff competition from phones made by Huawei and Xiaomi. (Source: Mr Gizmo)

Wi-Fi Alliance certifies LG's upcoming Q9

A certificate granted by the Wi-Fi Alliance for the LG Q9 has been spotted by Droid Shout. The certification listing offers a little bit more information about the upcoming smartphone, such as that it will operate on Android 9 Pie and will support the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi standards. The mid-range device is expected to come with a Snapdragon 660.

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Dec 2018 23:14

Windows 10 1803 remains the most popular build of the OS. (Source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 1803 has retained nearly 84% of the OS’ market share in 2018

Under normal circumstances, the most up-to-date version of Windows begins to drag in a majority of market share (defined as the percentage of PCs that run it) in the year of its release. Windows 10 1809 has not enjoyed this level of success so far. In fact, according to a new report by AdDuplex, it has only attained 6.6% of the total market share from 2016 to 2018.

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Dec 2018 16:39

Here is the Nokia 9 Pureview with five rear cameras, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and no notch

A new leak has surfaced, giving us our closest look so far at the Nokia 9 Pureview. Notable features include a massive penta-lens setup at the back, what appears to be a dual selfie setup at the front, an under-display fingerprint sensor, and the absence of a notch.

Ricci Rox, 31 Dec 2018 14:14

The Essential PH-2 may be in the works after all

After Essential officially declared that it would no longer be selling the PH-1, a cryptic tweet by the company's Head of Research and Development has once again stoked the flames, and fans of the company may now share a lingering hope in the existence of an Essential PH-2.

Ricci Rox, 31 Dec 2018 14:10

This, but with phones. (Source: Jokideo)

Opinion | Smartphone OEMs and the curious case of false advertising

Competition in the smartphone industry has led to sketchy advertising practices, especially in China where such shenanigans are almost encouraged. Fake camera samples, technically correct claims, and a circus of intentional crookery.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2018 10:00

Renders of the Huawei P30 Pro. (Source: Techenguru)

New Huawei P30 Pro leak surfaces, corroborates quad rear camera setup rumors

More renders of the Huawei P30 Pro have surfaced, revealing its vertically stacked quad rear camera setup that is touted to be capable of 10x zoom, an industry first. The P30 Pro will likely be launched in Q2 2019 and will be powered by the company's top of the line SoC.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2018 09:39

Update | The Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, P20, and P20 Pro finally start receiving the stable Pie update

Months after sending out the Pie beta update, Huawei has finally begun the rollout of the stable Android Pie update. There’s a slight issue with that, though: Honor flagships aren’t part of the initial rollout.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2018 09:36

The Xiaomi Mi 9 will feature three rear cameras and a Snapdragon 855

Xiaomi 2019 flagships are touted to be the Mi 9 and Mi Mix 4. Both devices will be powered by the Snapdragon 855. They will also both sport three rear cameras, with the Mi 9 expected to be the first Xiaomi device with that feature. The Mi Mix 4 could also feature a unique lens technology.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2018 09:34

A render of what the Galaxy S10 Lite is expected to look like. (Source: Ice Universe)

Galaxy S10 Lite case render shows flat screen design

Samsung’s first Galaxy Unpacked event for 2019 is only a couple of months away now and the leaks continue to trickle out. The latest is a case maker’s render obtained by serial leakster Ice Universe that shows what it expects the Galaxy S10 Lite to look like. Based on the information that has leaked out about the device so far, we have no reason to doubt its general accuracy.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Dec 2018 00:21

The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) spotted running on Pie, could get its third major OS update?

According to word on the grapevine, Samsung could be testing out Android Pie on the Galaxy A5 (2017). Not particularly noteworthy until you realize that the A5 was released on Marshmallow, and a Pie update would be the third major OS it receives.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2018 12:43

Renders of the Nokia 9's case. (Source: AndroidPure)

More design clues of the Nokia 9 leak, billed to land next month

More renders of the upcoming Nokia 9 have surfaced, revealing a device without a notch on its front, and with a massive penta-lens array on its back. The Nokia 9 is expected to be unveiled next month.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2018 12:42

Novel accessories such as the 360-degree camera didn't help set alight sales for the PH-1. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone now out of stock...permanently

Essential Products has revealed that there are no plans to add “new inventory” to its stock of Essential Phones, which basically means the device is being discontinued. The smartphone was released in August 2017 and was widely commended for its design and performance. It’s believed around 150,000 of the PH-1 devices were sold.

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Dec 2018 01:23

Honor sees 27% YoY growth in shipment figures

George Zhao, President of Huawei’s Honor sub-brand has revealed that the company saw a 27% year-on-year rise in shipment numbers across the first three quarters of the year, a figure that was likely helped along by the releases of popular devices like the Honor 7X and Honor 10 this year.

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2018 09:55

The Pixel 3 Lite phones. (Source: Onleaks)

The mid-range Pixels are expected to be released in spring 2019

Google’s upcoming mid-range phones have leaked extensively over the past few months. A new report claims that the two devices, the Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 XL Lite, are billed to be launched in spring 2019.

Ricci Rox, 28 Dec 2018 09:55

Sony's Xperia XA3 series is expected to feature Plus and Ultra models. (Source: MySmartPrice/OnLeaks)

Details of the Sony Xperia XA3 Plus and Xperia L3 leaked

Some new information about Sony’s upcoming Xperia XA3 Plus and L3 smartphones has been leaked. The XA3 Plus device will apparently have a retail price of 519 Euros (~US$589) in most European markets, and it is believed it will come in a choice of three colors: black, silver, and gold. The Xperia L3 is also expected to be made available in Europe.

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Dec 2018 22:25

Huawei launches its new Kirin 980-powered Honor V20 flagship, prices start under US$450

Honor has announced the launch of its new premium phone, the Honor V20. The device is powered by Huawei’s top of the line Kirin 980 SoC, and features a punch-hole camera design. There's a dual camera setup that includes a 48 MP sensor at the rear, a 25 MP selfie shooter at the front, and a 4000 mAh battery. All for under US$450.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 12:09

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T receive their stable Pie updates

OnePlus has begun sending out the stable Pie update to its last-gen flagships, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. The devices were launched on Android Nougat, and this will likely be the last major update they receive.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:56

Huawei's next-gen flagship SoC, the Kirin 990, is already in development

Huawei only just launched its new Kirin 980 flagship SoC a few months ago, but the company is already working on its successor, the Kirin 990. This comes amidst rumors that the Kirin 990 may be a mid-cycle release in Q1 2019.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:54

Xiaomi launches the new budget Mi Play, dual rear cameras in tow

Xiaomi has launched its new budget smartphone, the Mi Play. The device features dual rear cameras, a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, an unwieldy circular notch, and a 3000 mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2018 11:51

The rendered images in the video showcase a potentially revised design language for Sony's Xperia line-up. (Source: TechConfigurations/YouTube)

Sony Xperia XZ4 rumor roundup; render video wows with 21:9 display and triple rear cameras

TechConfigurations has uploaded a video on YouTube showing off impressive renders of the Sony Xperia XZ4 based on numerous alleged leaks and rumors. The smartphone’s display is expected to offer a game-changing 21:9 aspect ratio, so not only will the device be tall and slender, it will also be able to play widescreen movies without any black bars at the top or bottom (letterboxing).

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Dec 2018 09:53

It's believed the Samsung Galaxy M series will replace the current J series. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy M30 turns up on Geekbench running Android 8.1

The Samsung SM-M305F smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench. The listing for the device, which is also known as the Samsung Galaxy M30, states the operating system as Android 8.1. The amount of on-board memory is given as 4 GB. The M30 will be joining the M10 and M20 as part of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy M series.

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Dec 2018 08:12

A 3D render of the LG detachable slate patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG patent shows all-display tablet with detachable keyboard

Although LG is still making tablets their availability varies from market to market and they are largely mid to lower end devices running Android. A new patent application filed by the Korean tech giant looks as though that company may still harbor ambitions in the tablet space although it isn’t clear what operating system it might run.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Dec 2018 11:10

The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

The Huawei Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus are billed to receive Pie in March 2019

After the start of the global Pie rollout for the Mate 10 and P20 phones, Huawei is set to send out the Pie update to older flagships like the Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10, and P10 Plus. Of course, that won't be until March next year.

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:13

The Galaxy A9 was the first phone with four rear cameras, a feature expected to be seen on one S10 model. (Source: T3)

The Galaxy A10 could be the first Samsung phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor

Samsung's current generation Galaxy A sub-premium phones are obviously being used a testing bed for technology that will be seen on the next-gen S10 and Note 10 flagships. According to word on the grapevine, the company will debut its in-display fingerprint sensor on the upcoming Galaxy A10.

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:13

DxOMark | The OnePlus 6T manages to slightly outdo the OnePlus 6

DxOMark reviewed the OnePlus 6T and the flagship did well, managing to slightly better the OnePlus 6's score while keeping up with last-gen phones like the iPhone X and Mate 10 Pro.

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:09

Honor V20 spotted on Geekbench, to feature new liquid cooling technology

Honor's upcoming premium phone, the View 20, has been spotted on popular benchmark platform Geekbench, with it achieving scores consistent with other Kirin 980-powered phones. The phone is also touted to come equipped with a new liquid cooling technology.

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2018 10:07

The Huawei Mate 20 range was launched in November and has been a hit for the Chinese maker. (Source: The Star)

Huawei sold over 200 million smartphones in 2018, breaks company record

Already the number 2 smartphone maker in the world, Huawei has set a record for the number of smartphones it has shipped in a calendar year. The Chinese company has announced that it has sold over 200 million smartphones in 2018 on the back of the success of its P20, Mate 20 and Honor 10 range.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Dec 2018 07:39

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