The LG V40 ThinQ is coming with a notch and tri-rear camerasAccording to reports, the LG V40 may be coming on November 16 with a rectangular notch, tri-rear cameras, two front-facing cameras, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 15:00
Update | The much-expected ZTE Axon 9 devices could be on their way soonWord of ZTE's upcoming flagships has surfaced once again, and it would appear that we will be getting an Axon 9—and a Pro model—soon, perhaps even sooner than one would expect.Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:57
The Huawei Mate 20 will feature a weird rear camera design and a notchA new report has detailed Huawei's upcoming flagship, the Mate 20, with notable takeaways including the presence of a notch, a single selfie camera, a headphone jack, and a slightly inebriated tri-rear camera design.Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:56
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on course to outsell the S9According to market analysts, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is currently on course to outsell the S9. What's more, it would appear that most buyers prefer shelling out over US$1000 for the premium model.Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:54
The Android One Motorola One Power is on its way but we may have seen it beforeNew details of Motorola's new device have surfaced, and there's a chance we may be dealing with the Moto P30 Note, a device initially listed alongside the Moto P30 that was launched last week.Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2018 14:52
Patent reveals possible return of Motorola's RAZR as a foldable phoneThe latest approved patent filed by Motorola in May this year seems to confirm the previous rumors launched around MWC time in February regarding the return of the RAZR brand. However, this time Motorola may equip the clamshell de...Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2018 20:22
Affordable Lenovo Tab M10 and P10 4G LTE Android tablets coming this WinterThese family-friendly tablets include a "Kid's Bumper" to protect the edges from drops and nicks. Both models share the same Snapdragon 450 SoC and design language but with notable differences in battery capacity, screen brightnes...Allen Ngo, 23 Aug 2018 15:00
Qualcomm starts sampling next-gen Snapdragon SoCs to OEMsThe next generation Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs are being sampled to OEMs according to Qualcomm. The upcoming Snapdragon Mobile Platform will be built on the 7nm process and will work together with the Snapdragon X50 5G modem to powe...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Aug 2018 20:18
Leagoo S10's specs list includes a Helio P60 processor, 6 GB of memory, and 64 GB internal storageThose who were expecting stellar specs from the upcoming Leagoo S10 will be disappointed because this handset is powered by a MediaTek processor and does not feature 8 GB of memory and 128 GB internal storage as expected. However,...Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2018 14:35
HMD patches bootloader unlock exploit, enthusiasts reply with petitionBefore now, users of Nokia devices have been able to unlock their bootloaders via an unofficial channel. Sadly, that will no longer be possible, as a new update has closed off the vulnerability by changing the unlock algorithm.Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2018 09:19
OnePlus finally brings Treble support to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5TThe new Oxygen OS 5.1.5 update sent out to the OnePlus 5 and 5T has finally granted the devices their very own Treble powers. The update weighs is a heavy 1.69 GB download and will be rolled out gradually.Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2018 09:13
Here's all we know about the upcoming Vivo X23Vivo's next premium device, the Vivo X23, is set to be launched within the coming weeks. It will be powered by the new Snapdragon 710 and will feature up to 8 GB of RAM.Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2018 09:10
76% Sharp Aquos C10 Smartphone ReviewSharp Comeback. With the Sharp Aquos C10 mid-range smartphone, the manufacturer that is quite successful in Japan also tries to get a foot in the door in the West again as well. Thanks to a good performance and ample screen real estate, the smartphone might be attractive. You can find out in our review whether the comeback is successful.Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.50" | 140 gFlorian Wimmer, 22 Aug 2018 01:06
Huawei caught using DSLR shots as camera samples in an ad for its new smartphoneHuawei has been caught passing off DSLR shots as camera samples of its smartphone. While the company has something to say in its defense, this wouldn’t be the first time something of this sort has happened, as similar crookery was...Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2018 16:05
HMD launches the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 5.1 PlusHMD Global has launched the Nokia 6.1 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus in India—and the global market—today at an event in New Delhi. The devices are Android One offerings and will receive three years of security updates.Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2018 15:58
The Mi 8 is set to hit India next monthThe Mi 8 was launched in China back in May and is finally set to make its way over to India, and with an accompanying price tag that translates to around US$420. That would make it effectively the cheapest mainstream flagship in t...Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2018 15:52
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu X8 hits AnTuTuThe upcoming Meizu X8 surfaced on AnTuTu with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor inside, next to 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a display resolution of 2,160 x 1,080 pixels. The other essentials — camera information, conne...Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2018 11:20
This could very well be the OnePlus 6TOnePlus devices have always drawn inspiration from OPPO’s offerings and the OnePlus 6T will likely be no different when its released in a few months. There’s a high chance we get a device with tri-rear cameras—a la Huawei P20 Pro—...Ricci Rox, 20 Aug 2018 16:38
Currently listed at just over US$200, the Essential PH-1 is at its cheapest since launchThe Essential PH-1 went on sale for just US$280 a few days ago, but is now listed for even less. Surely there aren’t any brand new devices that can compete at this price point?Ricci Rox, 20 Aug 2018 16:36
Sony releases Android Pie update roadmapSony has released its update roadmap for Android Pie. The company is set to continue its tradition of being one of the first OEMs to send out major updates to its devices.Ricci Rox, 20 Aug 2018 16:34
New renders of Galaxy X foldable look insaneSamsung’s foldable device is coming to market soon, but although there have been plenty of leaks and even official information about the device, not a lot is known about what it looks like. If new renders based on all the availabl...Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Aug 2018 10:56
New report claims the HTC U12 Life will...not be made by HTCHTC's mobile division has failed at picking itself up from its dire straits and word on the grapevine claims that the company may be unable to handle production of its next device by itself. Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2018 15:23
The Huawei P20 Pro is the phone of the year, EISA declaresEISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) has announced its picks for the best smartphones of the year across different categories, with Huawei and Nokia being the biggest winners.Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2018 15:22
Huawei is working on its Android Pie updatesHuawei is supposedly testing the new Android Pie on four of its devices. The company is likely to rollout out the Android P-based EMUI 9 in the near future.Ricci Rox, 19 Aug 2018 15:17
Samsung Galaxy S9 Active seems to have quietly dropped off the radarSamsung doesn’t look as though it will bring a Galaxy S9 Active to market this year. With the typical launch window for the device passed, coupled with the relatively weak demand for the S9 line generally, it seems as though the A...Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Aug 2018 09:54
Amazon flogging the Essential Phone for just US$280Amazon is currently flogging the Essential Phone PH-1 for just US$280. Despite being powered by last year’s Snapdragon 835, Essential has already pushed out the official build of Android 9.0 Pie to the device making it a great dea...Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Aug 2018 06:54
ARM planning to release Deimos and Hercules laptop ULV CPUs in 2019-2020Since the Windows on ARM initiative did not impress too much with this year's Snapdragon-powered laptops, ARM is willing to take matters into its own hands and release CPUs specifically designed for ultrabooks and compact laptops....Bogdan Solca, 17 Aug 2018 21:01
76% Doogee S55 Smartphone ReviewIron Soldier. With its bulky aluminum case, the Doogee S55 promises to be an ultimate outdoor smartphone. We clarify in our test, whether the Chinese smartphone with its 5500-mAh battery can offer more than just a long battery life and a sturdy design.Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 265 gMike Wobker, 17 Aug 2018 19:13
Update | Details of the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Lite revealed in fullDetails of Huawei's upcoming Mate trio of devices have surfaced, showing devices with five cameras, wireless charging, and huge batteries. Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2018 15:13
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 expected to outsell its predecessorMarket analysts claimed sales of the Samsung Galaxy S9 was one of the worst ever in the series but Samsung has other ideas, and also believes the new Note 9 will outsell the Note 8.Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2018 14:59
BlackBerry KEY2 LE shows up in blueA fresh exclusive report shows the upcoming BlackBerry KEY2 LE in blue/blue black and reiterates the specs mentioned by the latest rumors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 2 GB of memory, 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage, 13 MP +...Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2018 08:50
Apple again rumored to be adding Pencil support to 2018 iPhonesA fresh rumor suggests that Apple could be adding Pencil support to its 2018 iPhones. The addition would give the iPhone the direct ability to compete with the just-launched Galaxy Note range, in addition to differentiating it fro...Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Aug 2018 05:17
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Sony Xperia XA3 hits GeekbenchAlthough the Sony Xperia XA2 arrived in January 2018, it seems that its successor will hit the market before the end of the year. A handset that is rumored to be the upcoming Xperia XA3 was recently spotted on Geekbench as the Qua...Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2018 20:50
Upcoming Honor mid-ranger specs leaked by TENNAAn Honor model codenamed ARE-AL00 just got its TENNA certification, and the leaked specs point towards a possible next gen Max version of the Honor 8. Powered by the Kirin 710 SoC coupled with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage, the new m...Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2018 20:11
Update | One of the best value flagships on the market, the Asus Zenfone 5Z, is coming to the US on August 13Asus' main flagship for the year, the Zenfone 5Z is finally making it over to the US. While currently unavailable, it's said to be on pre-order at the moment and will go on sale on August 13 with a bargain price tag of US$499.Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:44
OPPO launches the new OPPO F9 with a dashing notchOPPO has unveiled its new F9 sub-premium device. The F9 is a solid offering on paper, and continues the new trend of innovative design factors with one of the best notch implementations we've ever seen.Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:32
Motorola launches the Moto P30, Moto E5 Plus, and Z3Motorola has launched three new devices in China. The E5 Plus and Z3 are known quantities, so the main arrival is the Snapdragon 636-powered Moto P30.Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:26
Xiaomi launches the Android One Mi A2 for the Indian marketXiaomi released the Mi A2 in India last week, with the device being, for the most part, an Android One rebrand of the Mi 6X. It also fails at being a worthy successor to the popular last-gen Mi A1.Ricci Rox, 15 Aug 2018 14:24
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus coming with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storageAlthough it will use the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor as the regular Mi Pad 4, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus is expected to come with a larger display and a higher-capacity battery. Rumored to arrive in black or gold...Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 23:59
74% Crosscall Action-X3 Smartphone ReviewAaaand... action! The Crosscall Action-X3 smartphone is supposed to convince outdoor buffs, not movie enthusiasts. As a matter of fact, this might work out thanks to an extensive number of accessories and carefully considered features.Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.00" | 213 gFlorian Wimmer, 14 Aug 2018 22:13
76% OUKITEL K7 Smartphone ReviewNo battery problems. Another mid-range smartphone with a huge battery from China. This time it is the OUKITEL K7, which should have excellent battery life thanks to its 10,000-mAh battery. Find out in this review how the rest of the system shapes up.Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 6.00" | 302 gMike Wobker, 13 Aug 2018 21:32
Sony launches US$7,900 Signature Series DMP-Z1 Digital Music Player, matching headphonesSony has launched its most expensive digital music player and in-ear headphones to date. The new Signature Edition DMP-Z1 and IER-Z1Rs come in at a whopping US$7,900 and US$1,780, but promise an unmatched audio quality.Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2018 05:42
81% JVC J20 Smartphone ReviewBeautiful and solid. New on the market and a thing of beauty: The case of the JVC J20 takes inspiration from Sony and Honor. But what about the hardware? Well, you can learn this and more in our review.Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.65" | 158 gFlorian Wimmer, 10 Aug 2018 02:08
Intel has sold AI chips worth over US$1 billion last yearThe Xeon processors employed by data centers in various artificial intelligence applications provided Intel with over US$1 billion in revenue in 2017, and the future looks even better. According to the company's officials, the dat...Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2018 21:15
Qualcomm CPUs have been shown to be unprotected against the Meltdown exploit, researchers sayEarlier this year two large security exploits known as Spectre and Meltdown were reported to exist on modern day CPUs. While Spectre has been confirmed to be exploitable on AMD, Intel, IBM, and ARM, it was previously believed only...Matthew Connatser, 09 Aug 2018 19:43
Evan Blass: Motorola could be developing DeX-like 'ModBook' laptop Moto ModEvan Blass has received images of a desktop-like Android-based environment that has been in development at Motorola. Blass received a tip, including supporting images, from a graphic designer who has been working on the project.Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Aug 2018 12:08
Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 3100 mobile processor might arrive next monthAlthough the recent official teasers have not revealed what is this all about, insiders familiar with the matter revealed that Qualcomm will launch a new mobile chip on September 10. As its alleged name suggests, the upcoming Snap...Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2018 11:21
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 670 SoC featuring the Hexagon 685 DSP and X12 LTE modemQualcomm has announced a new SoC for the burgeoning mid-range Android segment. Dubbed the Snapdragon 670 Mobile Platform, the new SoC has two high performance cores and six efficiency cores and comes with the Spectra 250 ISP for a...Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Aug 2018 10:31
Radical RED Hydrogen One finally gets release dateProfessional camera maker RED has created a lot of hype around the launch of its first smartphone, the Hydrogen One. The new device features what the company claims has a display capable of displaying 3D holographic images that wo...Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Aug 2018 12:07
Xiaomi's Mi Mix 3 will integrate Samsung's OLED displays and Qi wireless chargingThe Mi Mix 3 is rumored to get a major display upgrade with Samsung's OLED screens instead of the usual IPS LCDs. The thin bezels suggest the existence of a pop-up selfie cam, while the rear would be getting an impressive tri-came...Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2018 20:15