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The Honor 8X is coming on September 5, alongside a plus-sized sibling

Huawei is set to unveil the new Honor 8X next week, The device will be launched alongside a bigger Honor 8X Max, a direct competitor to Xiaomi’s Mi Max 3.

Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2018 07:53

ZTE is down, but not out, and is now planning to make a comeback in 2019. (Source: New York Post)

ZTE reports worst fiscal H1 this year, expects to be back on track in 2019

It was a rough H1 for ZTE, but the Chinese company is now rising from what looked like a "half past dead" situation. Latest financial report presents losses cumulating US$1.1 due to the US trade bans and fines, and ZTE does not lo...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Aug 2018 22:34

ZTE's first 5G phone is facing unexpected delays

IFA 2018 | ZTE delays its first 5G phone until late 2019

Although this Chinese brand is premiering multiple 5G technologies in Berlin this week, it looks like ZTE will not be able to deliver its first 5G phone on time. Previously announced to arrive in early 2019, the device has been no...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2018 18:45

The Ticwatch Pro is a new smartwatch with an innovative display. (Source: SlashGear)

IFA 2018 | Ticwatch puts new Pro model on display

Ticwatch is the increasingly familiar smartwatch-related brand of Mobvoi. Its latest model is the Ticwatch Pro, a watch with premium materials. In addition, it has both LCD and AMOLED displays. The company claims that this will he...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Aug 2018 01:03

Thanks to a more discrete notch and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, the Honor 8X Max is only as big as a 6.3-inch device, despite its 7.12-inch screen. (Source: JD.com)

Promo images reveal Honor 8X Max specs

Huawei is ready to launch its premium mid-range Honor 8X lineup on September 5. The Max version will feature the Snapdragon 660 SoC and a 7.12-inch IPS LCD screen with a more discrete notch plus slim bezels. For now, only the 4 GB...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Aug 2018 23:07

The Honor Magic 2 will be powered by the Kirin 980 SoC.

IFA 2018 | Honor teases the upcoming Magic 2 smartphone powered by the 7nm Kirin 980 SoC

At IFA 2018, Honor took to stage to give us a glimpse of the Honor Magic 2 smartphone. The Magic 2 sports an all-screen design with slide out cameras and is powered by HiSilicon's 7nm Kirin 980 SoC. Not many details were divulged ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Aug 2018 16:09

Alldocube X tablet launching soon on Indiegogo (Source: Alldocube)

Alldocube X tablet will challenge the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

[Updated with AnTuTu and Geekbench results]. The tablet is on track to launch next month for only $270 USD. If its upcoming Indiegogo campaign proves successful, then the Alldocube X could be an affordable alternative to the prici...

Allen Ngo, 29 Aug 2018 23:50

OPPO Realme 2 Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 coming September 2018(Source: Flipkart)

OPPO Realme 2 hits Flipkart, notched display and dual cameras in tow

The upcoming OPPO Realme 2 is the successor of the Realme 1, which arrived less than four months ago with a MediaTek Helio P60 processor under the hood and a 6-inch display. The Realme 2 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor,...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2018 16:45

Huawei Mate 20 Lite spotted in the wild

The Mate 20 Lite has been listed on a Polish retail website, with hands-on reviews also giving us a clearer image of Huawei's next unassuming mid-ranger.

Ricci Rox, 29 Aug 2018 10:40

Jim Anderson was the face of many product launches for AMD, such as Threadripper 2. (Source: Tech Report)

AMD SVP and General Manager of Computing and Graphics Jim Anderson resigns to become CEO at Lattice Semiconductor

Having stayed at the company for over 3 years, Jim Anderson has left AMD and will be replaced by Saeid Moshkelani. Anderson entered AMD before the Ryzen launch in order to help with client sales, and since opportunities to advance...

Matthew Connatser, 29 Aug 2018 04:59

Lenovo Tab E8 Android tablet now available at Walmart for US$99.99 (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo intros five new Android tablets starting as low as US$69.99

The new Lenovo slates offer a little bit of everything to everyone, starting with the 7-inch, US$69.99 Lenovo Tab E7 with a MediaTek processor and Android Oreo Go onboard, moving on to the Tab E10 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 ch...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Aug 2018 17:55

Chinese smartphone users (Source: The South China Morning Post)

China now has over 800 million internet users

The world's most populated economy continues its growth in the internet users department. According to a recent report backed by the China Internet Network Information Centre, the total number of internet users hit 802 million at ...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Aug 2018 10:58

The Poco F1 is set to hit Europe but it will leave its "flagship killer" title behind in India

The Poco F1 that was launched in India last week combined performance, essential features, and price into an unbeatable package. The device will make its way to Europe this week but will leave one of those features behind, making ...

Ricci Rox, 26 Aug 2018 14:13

Huawei may be the second biggest smartphone company in the world but that title is unlikely to last. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei records excellent growth in Europe

The name Huawei may not be a fan favorite in the US but you'd be wrong if you thought the company was just another upstart unknown Chinese OEM. According to IDC, Huawei overtook Apple to become the second-largest smartphone brand ...

Ricci Rox, 26 Aug 2018 14:04

Xiaomi's new Mi Notebook sports Kaby Lake-R CPU and Nvidia's MX110 GPU

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook is the Chinese juggernaut's latest foray into the laptop market. Featuring a Kaby Lake-R CPU and a low-end Nvidia GeForce MX110, the laptop is a decent midrange device. Unfortunately, Xiaomi's aggressive pri...

Sam Medley, 24 Aug 2018 23:15

The latest Matebook D gets two Intel Kaby Lake-R CPU options, together with two SSD solutions, plus the MX150 GPU from Nvidia. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches Matebook D 14 laptop with gen 8 Intel CPU and Nvidia GPU

Following the successful release of the Matebook D powered by the AMD Ryzen 2500U CPU, Huawei now releases two version with Intel's Kaby Lake-R CPUs and Nvidia's MX150 GPUs. The chassis and display are unchanged, but users can cho...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Aug 2018 21:15

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Android tablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor (Source: Xiaomi)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 tablet is now available for purchase

The international version of the 8-inch Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 tablet with 4 GB of memory and 64 GB internal storage can be acquired for less than US$240 via GearBest by those in a hurry. Those who can live without LTE and with lower spe...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2018 19:13

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

Update | The much-expected ZTE Axon 9 devices could be on their way soon

Word 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 Mate 20 sports an PH1-esque notch. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Huawei Mate 20 will feature a weird rear camera design and a notch

A 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

The Android One Motorola One Power is on its way but we may have seen it before

New 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

Australia has blocked Huawei and ZTE from offering 5G products in the country. (Source: macworld.con.au)

Huawei and ZTE locked out of Australian 5G market

Huawei and ZTE provide hardware for mobile data networks, including modems, in addition to mobile devices. Therefore, it may be a blow to both companies to find they cannot tender for supplier contracts as Australia prepares for 5...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Aug 2018 13:36

The RAZR clamshell could be revived as the first foldable phone from Motorola. (Source: Mobielkopen)

Patent reveals possible return of Motorola's RAZR as a foldable phone

The 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

The Xiaomi Poco F1 is now official. (Source: GSM Arena)

Killing the flagship killer — Xiaomi's new Poco F1 is just too enticing to ignore

Xiaomi has officially launched the Poco F1 in India to take on rival flagship killers such as the OnePlus 6, Asus Zenfone 5Z, the Honor 10, and the Honor Play. The Poco F1 features 2018 flagship specifications and Xiaomi says that...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Aug 2018 17:13

Leagoo S10 Android handset with a large notch and MediaTek Helio P60 processor (Source: Leagoo)

Leagoo S10's specs list includes a Helio P60 processor, 6 GB of memory, and 64 GB internal storage

Those 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

OnePlus will soon be starting an exclusive Closed Beta Group. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus to start an 'elite' beta testing group

OnePlus will be starting a new Closed Beta program that will consist of a special group of testers who will be directly interfacing with OnePlus's staff to test out very early software releases before they are seeded to Open Beta ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Aug 2018 13:05

OnePlus finally brings Treble support to the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T

The 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 X23

Vivo'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

The 11.6-inch screen supports multi-touch gestures like pinch zoom. (Source: Shuttle)

Shuttle unveils fanless all-in-one PC with 11.6-inch touchscreen

The new XPC P20U from Shuttle is an all-in-one PC barebones unit with fanless design and water/dust-proofing. Equipped with an 11-6-inch multi-touch display, this model makes for an excellent IoT or PoS terminal. Specs include the...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Aug 2018 20:28

Huawei caught using DSLR shots as camera samples in an ad for its new smartphone

Huawei 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

The Mi 8 is set to hit India next month

The 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

Meizu m1872/X8 Android handset specs on AnTuTu (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710-powered Meizu X8 hits AnTuTu

The 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

H2OS is the Chinese version of OOS, the stock Oneplus firmware. Its latest version is based on non-preview Pie. (Source: XDA)

OnePlus 6: New Chinese-variant ROM release suggests official Pie on the way soon

The Chinese variants of OnePlus phones, which run Hydrogen OS rather than Oxygen OS, are typically first to see new updates and Android versions. The latest Hydrogen OS Open Beta is based on Pie. Therefore, OnePlus 6 units in othe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Aug 2018 21:33

The OPPO F9 was OPPO's first device with a teardrop notch, and the OnePlus 6T will likely follow suit. (Source: MySmartPrice)

This could very well be the OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 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

The Huawei P20 Pro is the phone of the year, EISA declares

EISA (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

Pie is currently being tested on the Honor 10. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei is working on its Android Pie updates

Huawei 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

Update | Details of the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, and Mate 20 Lite revealed in full

Details 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

Huawei officially announces 7 nm Kirin 980 will debut in Mate 20 this October

Huawei's latest silicon, the Kirin 980, will debut this October in the Mate 20, according to a press release obtained by Android Authority. The SoC will be the world's first commercially-available piece of silicon based on a 7 nm ...

Sam Medley, 17 Aug 2018 06:38

The freshly certified Honor ARE-AL00 could end up being marketed as the Honor 8X or a Max version for the Honor 8 successor. (Source: GSMArena)

Upcoming Honor mid-ranger specs leaked by TENNA

An 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

Huawei has issued a message on a Facebook fan page that may target the Galaxy Note 9. (Source: Huawei)

New Huawei Facebook ad does a Samsung - to Samsung

A recently-released piece of marketing by Huawei Taiwan appears to take the same approach with which Samsung have targeted Apple in the past. The apparently jokey image and text may make fun of the "innovation" involved in the des...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Aug 2018 19:40

OPPO launches the new OPPO F9 with a dashing notch

OPPO 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

Three new devices. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Motorola launches the Moto P30, Moto E5 Plus, and Z3

Motorola 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 market

Xiaomi 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 Android tablet to get a Plus sibling

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 Plus coming with 4 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage

Although 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

US President Donald Trump signs bill that bans ZTE and Huawei hardware from governmental use August 2018

No Huawei and ZTE handsets for the US government, decides President Trump

Although ZTE can sell its products to the civilian consumers all over the US, a recent bill that was signed by Donal Trump bans the government use of any device made by the Chinese brand due to security issues. Even more, this bil...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 23:03

The Lite version of the KEY2 would have the same exterior features, but the hardware is rumored to get downgraded. (Source: TNW)

BlackBerry KEY2 Lite could be launched at IFA 2018

Rumors about a BlackBerry KEY2 Lite smartphone are have just been refueled with TCL's teaser of a new model that will be announced at IFA 2018 on August 30. The Lite version should keep the same appearance as the regular version, ...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2018 16:29

Leaked image of the Xiaomi Poco F1. (Source: @bang_gogo_ on Twitter)

Xiaomi Poco F1 set to launch in India on August 22

According to the official Twitter handle of Poco India, the Xiaomi Poco F1 is all set to launch on August 22. While no specifications have been revealed, we do know that the Poco F1 is Xiaomi's shot at the affordable flagship cate...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2018 09:20

Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro Android handset, Xiaomi and Samsung dominate the Indian smartphone market

Xiaomi and Samsung continue to dominate the Indian smartphone market

India remains a solid market for the Chinese smartphone brand, as Xiaomi accounted for no less than 10 million units sold in Q2 2018, which translates to a market share of 29.7 percent. Samsung got the second place, while Vivo and...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2018 00:35

The R17 is OPPO's first smartphone to integrate an in-display fingerprint sensor. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO's R17 mid-ranger officially unveiled with impressive specs

After it impressed everyone with the sophisticated Find X, OPPO now presents the R17 mid-range handheld with outstanding premium features. Besides being the first OPPO model integrating an in-display fingerprint scanner, the R17 c...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Aug 2018 21:15