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The strongest selling point for the Oppo F7 is the 25 MP selfie cam that comes with HDR capabilities and AI-powered features. (Source: GSMArena)

Oppo F7 officially announced

Even though it features the infamous iPhone X upper display notch, the Oppo F7 is actually a solid mid-range selfie phone. It is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC and it comes in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB + 1...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Mar 2018 15:11

The first bezel-less BlackBerry smartphone is the Ghost Pro from Optiemus. (Source: Evan Blass)

Bezel-less BlackBerry Ghost Pro surfaces

Thanks to serial leaker Evan Blass, we now have a look at the next high-end BlackBerry-branded device set to hit the market. Manufactured for sale in the subcontinent, the new Ghost Pro from Optiemus is set to be a premium bezel-l...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2018 08:39

The Lenovo Mirage Camera is a point-and-shoot VR content creation solution compatible with Daydream. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Mirage VR Camera is now up for pre-order

Lenovo will ship its Mirage VR Camera on May 4 in the US. The point-and-shoot camera was made in collaboration with Google and supports Google Daydream VR headsets and smartphones.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Mar 2018 06:22

The Blackview P10000 Pro. (Source: Blackview)

The Blackview P10000 Pro features an...11000 mAh battery

Blackview is set to debut yet another battery monster in the P10000 Pro. The device will feature an 11000 mAh battery, USB Type-C, and 25W fast charge that’s said to charge the device full in slightly over two hours.

Ricci Rox, 25 Mar 2018 15:21

BLU Vivo XL3 Plus Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (Source: BLU Products)

The 6-inch BLU Vivo XL3 Plus debuts with 16 MP selfie camera and Snapdragon 425 in tow

Earlier this week, BLU Products silently introduced the Vivo XL3 Plus and, unlike the 5.5-inch Vivo XL 3 which features a MediaTek processor and a dual camera setup, this 6-inch handset comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 process...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2018 06:45

The leaked OnePlus 6 specs position it as a high-end smartphone that could rival even the Samsung Galaxy S9+. (Source: GizmoChina)

OnePlus 6 specs get leaked

The latest leaked specs reveal that the OnePlus 6 will only have a few things in common with the Oppo R15. The high-end Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage, plus the 20 MP selfie cam and the 20 MP + 16 M...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Mar 2018 17:09

ZTE Nubia V18 Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (Source: Nubia Technology)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered ZTE Nubia V18 phablet debuts in China

With a price of around US$205, the new 6-inch ZTE Nubia V18 is powered by the ubiquitous Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mid-range processor. It also features 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a 4,000 mAh battery. Sadly, it does not c...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2018 14:45

Samsung is investigating touch issues with its Galaxy S9 range. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung investigating Galaxy S9/S9+ touchscreen anomalies

Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ users are complaining of “dead spots” in their smartphone displays that are failing to respond to touch inputs. With complaints starting to mount on user forums, the Korean tech giant has said that it is acti...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Mar 2018 05:19

Opinion | HTC's new Desire 12 and 12+ embody the company's recent failures in the smartphone market

HTC has announced the release of its two new budget devices, the Desire 12 and Desire 12+. Considering how much of a part the Desire series played in the journey of Android, it's a tad surprising to see the latest devices in the s...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 03:44

The Huawei P9 will receive its Oreo update in May. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Huawei P9, Mate 8, and Honor 6X set to receive Oreo updates in a bit

The Huawei Honor 6X was released back in 2016 on Android Marshmallow. It received the update to Nougat a few months later and is set for one final blaze, with confirmation on Huawei's forums touting a May 2018 Oreo rollout for the...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 03:29

The Meizu E3. (Source: TechnologyNewsWorld)

The Meizu E3 is a device with powerful cameras and a price tag under $300

Meizu has announced the release of the next device in its mid-range E-series. The E3 features a Snapdragon 636, a powerful dual rear camera setup, 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and fast charging technology.

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 03:02

The Redmi Note 5 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Redmi Note 5 Pro can now be updated to Android 8.1, Treble support in tow

The Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro launched on Android Nougat, while its Chinese variant ran on Oreo out of the box. The latter enjoys Treble support, and a discovery has shown that users of the Indian model can flash the Chinese Oreo bu...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 02:45

Samsung Exynos 7 9610 now official (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Exynos 7 9610 processor coming later this year with deep learning and faster image processing

The new Exynos 7 9610 SoC consists of four Cortex-A73 cores, four Cortex-A53 cores, and a Mali-G72 GPU that supports 480 fps full HD recording and video encoding/decoding up to 4K 120 fps. According to Samsung, this new chip for m...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2018 23:55

Both sides of the central display expand via a sliding mechanism. (Source: Patently Mobile)

Samsung is patenting slide-out displays for future phablets

The highly anticipated foldable phone from Samsung might include a slide-out display system, which would provide a wider screen suitable for movie-watching, streaming and playing games, especially when the 5G networks go online. T...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Mar 2018 14:50

Lenovo S5 announced, Snapdragon 625 in tow

Lenovo has announced the launch of its new mid-ranger, the S5. The S5 features a 5.7-inch FHD+ display, a 13 MP + 13 MP dual rear camera setup, a Snapdragon 625, 3000 mAh battery, and USB Type-C. All of that at a price point just ...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2018 23:17

The Huawei P20 Pro is set to shake things up with a 40MP main camera. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P20 Pro to pack a 40MP camera punch

The Huawei P20 Pro is going all out with its triple rear camera configuration. The latest rumors suggest that its main camera will feature a huge 40MP sensor co-developed with Leica that will surely shake things up in the smartpho...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Mar 2018 09:45

Huawei P20 Lite goes official, launches as the Nova 3e in China

Huawei has launched the first of the P20 smartphones, the P20 Lite, in Europe and China with the Chinese variant being christened the Nova 3e. With a midrange Kirin 659 at the helm of affairs, the P20 Lite features a notched 19:9 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Mar 2018 07:03

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on mobile does a number of things incredibly well.

PUBG Mobile is now available worldwide, and it sure delivers on the hype

Tencent Games released its mobile port of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds a while ago in China. The game was launched in Canada earlier in the week, and has finally been made available globally. Coming in as a free 700 MB install, P...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2018 00:51

Official images of the Mi Mix 2S finally released

Xiaomi has released an official teaser for the upcoming Mi Mix 2S. The device is showing sporting minimal bezels and no notch. All things considered, it looks exactly like the Mi Mix 2. The device will feature a Snapdragon 845 and...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2018 00:08

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro get listed on Geekbench

The upcoming Huawei P20 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench and has posted some good numbers albeit more or less in line with the scores posted by the P20. While benchmark numbers are not everything, the P20 and its Pro cousin fall ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Mar 2018 14:19

It features a headphone jack, at least. (Source: Fonearena)

This is the OPPO R15 which likely also doubles up as the OnePlus 6

OPPO has announced its two new devices, the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror, in China. If history's anything to go by, the upcoming OnePlus 6 will share a lot of similarities with these devices, including a notch and a 3.5mm jack.

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2018 01:35

The Razer Phone is the only device in the world with Quick Charge 4.0 support

Qualcomm released Quick Charge 4.0 back in November 2016 and followed it up with an improved Quick Charge 4+ seven months later. Both versions of the technology don't look to have a lot of takers, though, with the list of supporte...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2018 01:12

The Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is finally receiving its stable Oreo update

Seven months after the release of Android Oreo, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is finally receiving the stable update to Android 8.0. Users in the US on Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile have gotten updates, with the story being similar in Aus...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2018 00:41

LG Zone 4 budget Android smartphone (Source: Verizon Wireless)

Verizon intros the LG Zone 4 phone with Snapdragon 425 and HDR support

The latest result of the collaboration between LG and Verizon Wireless is the LG Zone 4 low-end Android smartphone. The highlights of this handset include a 5-inch HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB i...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 21:35

BLU Vivo XL 3 Android phone with Oreo onboard (Source: Amazon)

5.5-inch BLU Vivo XL 3 hits Amazon with Android Oreo onboard

One month after the Android Nougat-driven BLU Vivo X got listed on Amazon, the US-based company BLU Products is back with a 5.5-inch handset that runs Android Oreo out of the box. The BLU Vivo XL 3 has a 2:1 ratio display, a singl...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 18:05

The Galaxy S9+ is the smartphone with the highest production cost released by Samsung to date. (Source: TechInsights)

Samsung is spending US$379.5 to produce a Galaxy S9+

The Galaxy S9+ is Samsung's costliest device to produce to date, but it's still less expensive than the iPhone X. Among the most expensive components integrated in the Galaxy S9 there are the Exynos 9810 SoC, the AMOLED screen and...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Mar 2018 13:05

Alcatel 1X Android Go smartphone to hit the US mid-2018

Alcatel 1X and 3V coming to the US in the coming months

Introduced back in February during MWC 2018 alongside the Alcatel 3, 3X, and 5, the Android Go-powered Alcatel 1X and the 6-inch Alcatel 3V with a dual camera setup are both ready for the US market. Although the prices and launch ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 10:05

Xiaomi has released Oreo kernel sources for the Mi A1

Xiaomi has released Android 8.0 kernel sources for the Mi A1. The device's Nougat sources were released a few weeks ago, so this is rather unexpected from Xiaomi. A surprise, but a welcome one to be sure.

Ricci Rox, 19 Mar 2018 00:30

Samsung USA is offering big discounts on S9 accessory bundles. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung USA offering steep discounts on S9 bundles

Samsung is pulling out all the stops to encourage people to upgrade to its new Galaxy S9 models. US customers can currently enjoy steep discounts on genuine accessories when purchasing the new models outright.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2018 05:56

The Xperia XZ2 is the first Sony smartphone without a headphone jack. (Source: Sony)

Sony says it is following market trends with headphone jack omission on XZ2/Compact

Sony has explained its reasons for dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack on its new Xperia XZ2 series. According to the company, it is because of design reasons and the market trend towards wireless headphones.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2018 11:35

The HTC U12+ will come with a dual 8 MP camera on the front and 16 MP + 12 MP cameras on the back. (Source: Evan Blass)

HTC U12+ specs get leaked

HTC may completely skip the U12 launch and release the U12+ flagship smartphone in mid Q2 this year. As a competitor for Samsung's Galaxy S9+, the U12+ comes with a WQHD+ LCD screen, top of the line Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM, 6...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Mar 2018 16:49

The Lenovo Mirage Solo standalone VR headset. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Snapdragon 835-powered Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset coming May 11

First introduced at CES 2018 with a planned mid-year launch, Lenovo’s Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset will land on May 11. The device features what is effectively a built-in smartphone to provide a completely untethered VR experie...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Mar 2018 04:45

Motorola Moto E4 Moto E4 low-end Android smartphone

T-Mobile finally gets the Motorola Moto E4

Although the Moto E4 has been around since last July and Verizon Wireless has been selling it ever since for just US$69.99, T-Mobile decided to add this 5-inch Android Nougat smartphone to its portfolio now instead of waiting for ...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 12:20

Huawei Y7 (2018) mid-range phone rumored to feature a 2:1 5.5-inch display, single main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (Source: Android Headlines)

Huawei Y7 (2018) renders surface online

Shortly after seeing the Huawei Y9 (2018) launch in Thailand, an unofficial render of the next-gen Huawei Y7 surfaced online. This mid-range Android handset is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch display with 2,160 x 1,080 pixels, a sin...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 08:35

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (Source: Raspberry)

Raspberry announces the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ with same US$35 price as its predecessor

Raspberry have announced the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, an update to the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B that originally released two years ago. The most significant improvements are in networking (wired and wireless) and an increase in ...

Craig Ward, 14 Mar 2018 23:33

The R15 proudly features the controversial iPhone X notch. (Source: Weibo)

Oppo R15/R15 Plus specs leaked on Weibo

Oppo's upcoming R15 and R15 Plus smartphone models will be powered by MediaTek's Helio P60 SoC and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, respectively. Both come with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage, pre-installed Android 8.1, a 20 MP selfie cam, a...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Mar 2018 13:05

Essential is rolling out the Android 8.1 update customers. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone PH-1 Android 8.1 Oreo update now live for all users

Andy Rubin has green lit the rollout of the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Essential Phone PH-1. The update is available immediately to all users over-the-air and brings a raft of new features to the device.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Mar 2018 09:25

Honor 7C Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (Source: Honor China)

Honor 7C now official in China with Snapdragon 450 and dual cameras in tow

Although the rest of the world has to wait for it, the 5.99-inch Honor 7C has just been introduced in China. The specs of this handset also include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 3 GB or 4 GB RAM, a dual camera setup on the ...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 23:42

OPPO F7 teaser shows notched display (Source: OPPO)

OPPO F7 coming with a notch on March 26

OPPO F7, the successor of the OPPO F5 lineup, will be unveiled on March 26. Although most technical details are still to be revealed, we know of the 6.2-inch display with a rather strange resolution of 2,280 x 1,080 pixels and its...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 19:47

Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) details (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) hits Geekbench

Although the upcoming Galaxy J-series handsets are rumored to feature Samsung Exynos processors, the Samsung SM-J805G device — believed to be the Galaxy J8+ (2018) — surfaced online with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 under the hood, 4...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 12:12

President Trump has personally intervened quash Broadcom's accquisition plans for Qualcomm. (Source: Daily Observer)

In a highly unusual move, President Trump blocks Broadcom bid for Qualcomm

US president Donald Trump has personally intervened to quash the proposed acquisition of Qualcomm by Singapore-based Broadcom. In signing an executive order barring the deal, President Trump cited US national security concerns as ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2018 11:27

The Samsung Galaxy S9. (Source: The Inquirer)

The first day of Samsung Galaxy S9 sales in Korea show it lagging behind the S8

A report by a Korean outlet has estimated the S9 day-one pre-order sales numbers to stand at 180,000, down 31% from the S8's 260,000 figure. It's about expected, though, as the S9 doesn't actually offer a substantial upgrade over ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:51

The Mi 7 is likely being re-developed, will now feature a notch

A while ago, a report by XDA-Developers detailed the Mi 7 using information gleaned from a new firmware file. According to a new report, though, the Mi 7 may have gone through significant changes over the past few weeks, with alte...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:43

Samsung finally releases official roadmap for Oreo release

Samsung Canada has released a roadmap for the rollout of Android Oreo. The S8 and S8+ will receive their updates on March 19, and the Note 8 about a week later. Users of other new Samsung devices will, of course, have to wait till...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:03

The Huawei Mate SE is the Honor 7X the US deserved

Huawei has released the Mate SE, a rebrand of the hugely popular Honor 7X. The Mate SE is identical to the Honor 7X but features a slightly tweaked camera design, an extra GB of RAM, and 32 more GBs of storage. It comes with a pri...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 22:09

This appears to be an official press render for the P20 Pro. (Source: GSMArena)

The upcoming Huawei P20 devices will feature vertically-aligned rear cameras - Live images and hands on video leaked

Press renders and live images of the Huawei P20, P20 Lite, and P20 Pro have shown them all sporting vertically aligned rear cameras—tri-rear cameras in the case of the P20 Pro. This comes after a video by Huawei teased a horizonta...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 20:40