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The A12 SoC is expected to be launched in mid-2019. (Source: MyDrivers)

Leak claims Apple's upcoming A12 smartphone SoC is ~30% faster than A11

Leaker Ice Universe claims that TSMC is manufacturing A12 prototypes using the new 7 nm process, and the performance gains over the current A11 are considerable, sitting at ~30%. However, the power consumption is not on par with w...

Bogdan Solca, 08 May 2018 21:20

Fan-made renderings depicting possible designs for the tri-cam setup. (Source: iDropNews)

Triple rear camera iPhones coming soon

According to a Yuanta Securities report, Apple already expressed its interest in integrating rear tri-camera setups for its upcoming high-end smartphones. The future iPhones could get 5X optical zoom per lens and it looks like the...

Bogdan Solca, 08 May 2018 20:57

Asus ZenFone Live L1 with Android Go coming soon

Asus entering the Android Go realm with the ZenFone Live L1

The 5.45-inch ZenFone Live L1 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, next to 1 GB or 2 GB of memory, a 13 MP main camera, and 16 GB of internal storage space. The pricing details are not official yet, but a price tag a...

Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2018 17:09

ZTE Headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

MediaTek given go-ahead by Taiwan government to trade with ZTE as latter files for suspension of US trade ban

Last week, the Taiwanese government announced that ZTE would have to take permission before embarking on any business partnerships with a Taiwanese company. That permission has been granted now, though, allow ZTE to do business wi...

Ricci Rox, 08 May 2018 16:49

The Nokia 5. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Juho Sarvikas: Stay tuned for the Nokia 5's successor

HMD Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas has all but confirmed the company's plans of releasing a successor to the first-generation Nokia 5. This device will likely be the Nokia 5 (2018)—or the Nokia 5.1.

Ricci Rox, 08 May 2018 16:29

Nubia Z18 spotted online, said to come with 90% screen-to-body ratio

Nubia Z18 spotted online, said to come with 90% screen-to-body ratio

Nubia CEO Ni Fei has claimed that the company's upcoming Nubia Z18 will have a full-screen more impressive than the 90.36% screen-to-body ratio on the Nubia Z17s. There's a problem with that, though: The Nubia Z17s has an 81.5% sc...

Ricci Rox, 08 May 2018 16:02

A fan-made render featuring a bezel-less display and less intrusive upper notch, plus the in-display fingerprint. (Source: PhoneWorld)

Update (Fake) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 destroys iPhone X in latest leaked benchmarks

Fans of the Note series can now rejoice since the latest benchmarks reveal the true power of the phablet. Previous benchmarks presented the Note 9 as a 5 GB device that could end up slower than the S9, but the latest tests show qu...

Bogdan Solca, 07 May 2018 22:08

The Redmi S2. (Source: SvětAndroida)

Budget king Xiaomi Redmi S2 detailed in AliExpress listing

Xiaomi's upcoming Redmi S2 has been spotted on an AliExpress listing. The seller is a reputable store, so details of the device have been all but confirmed now.

Ricci Rox, 07 May 2018 15:12

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by a Snapdragon 636. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Xiaomi "Valentino" to be powered by phantom Snapdragon 638

A mysterious Xiaomi device has been spotted on Geekbench. The device is listed as being powered by...a Snapdragon 638, whatever that is.

Ricci Rox, 07 May 2018 14:55

The LG G7 ThinQ has a software feature that can "hide" the notch. (Source: LG)

LG says it didn't copy the iPhone X-like notch on the G7 ThinQ

LG has said that it did not knock off the notch on its flagship LG G7 ThinQ from the Apple iPhone X. Rather, the company says that it thinks of it as a secondary display, which is there to show additional information.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 May 2018 13:53

Good to see Huawei keep its promises. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 8, and Honor 6X now receiving Oreo beta updates

Huawei is currently sending out Oreo beta updates to users of the Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 6X, Honor 8, and Honor Note 8 in China. The Oreo update will likely be the final update these devices receive.

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2018 15:36

The LG V35 ThinQ. (Source: Android Headlines)

Details of LG's next flagship, the V35 ThinQ, surface

New reports have claimed that AT&T will not bear the new LG G7 ThinQ under its banners. The carrier apparently has other plans, though, as LG's next flagship, the V35 ThinQ, is expected to be an AT&T exclusive. Renders of the V35 ...

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2018 14:48

Apple has four of the top five selling smartphones in the world according to Strategy Analytics. (Source: Apple)

Apple has 4 of the top 5 best selling smartphones in the world, iPhone X no. 1

The latest data from Strategy Analytics, which tracks global smartphone shipments, shows that iPhone X was the best-selling smartphone in Q1, 2018. Rounding out an impressive quarter for Apple, its iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone 7 mo...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 May 2018 12:29

Growth, growth, and more growth. (Source: Business Today)

IDC: Xiaomi ends Q1 2018 as the fourth-largest smartphone brand in the world

Xiaomi ended 2017 with a bang and has carried that fine form into the new year. According to a report by IDC, the company shipped 28 million smartphone units in Q1 2018, ending the quarter as the fourth-largest smartphone company ...

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2018 18:53

The Huawei P20 Lite will apparently not be sold in Canada. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei P20 devices now available in Canada

The Huawei P20 devices may not be coming to the US but they will make the trip over to Canada. Carriers Rogers and Fido currently have the P20 and P20 Pro on pre-order. The P20 Lite is, of course, duly ignored.

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2018 18:33

The Nokia 6 (2018). (Source: TechJuice)

The Android One Nokia 6.1 is coming to the US on May 6

HMD's new device, the Nokia 6.1, will go on sale in the US on May 6. The Android One device will be the first, and potentially the only, HMD smartphone to do so this year.

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2018 00:13

Never settle. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Hands-on images of the OnePlus 6 surface

Live images of the upcoming OnePlus 6 have surfaced, shining some more light on what we should expect from OnePlus's upcoming flagship killer. There's a notch present but the bezels are slim and there's also a headphone jack, so i...

Ricci Rox, 03 May 2018 20:17

Looks a bit like a V20 with a glass back. (Source: HTC Taiwan News)

HTC U12+ set for May 23 launch as live images leak

A cryptic tweet by HTC USA has touted the launch of a new device on May 23. The device is expected to be the upcoming HTC U12+, which is likely to be the only flagship HTC releases this year.

Ricci Rox, 03 May 2018 17:35

The leaked K30 specs place the unannounced model in the entry-level category. (Source: T-Mobile)

LG K30 specs leaked on T-Mobile's support page

The unannounced LG K30's leak could mean that T-Mobile is getting ready to add the model to its offer. Spec-wise, the LG K30 looks like an entry-level model. It comes with a modest 5.3-inch HD LCD, a 13 MP rear shooter plus a 5 MP...

Bogdan Solca, 03 May 2018 13:03

The LG G7 ThinQ is now official and will start its roll out this month. (Source: LG)

Long teased, the notched LG G7 ThinQ is finally official

After a lengthy trickle of teasers, both official and unofficial, LG has launched the G7 ThinQ. Yes, it includes a notched display, but it also introduces a number of new technologies not previously seen in a smartphone.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 May 2018 02:55

Coolpad Note 6 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor and 5.5-inch display (Source: Android Authority)

The Coolpad Note 6 Android smartphone launches exclusively offline in India

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, the new Coolpad Note 6 smartphone has a 5.5-inch display, 4 GB RAM, and comes with either 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage. Sadly, it only comes with Android 7.1 Nougat onboard, but...

Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2018 19:22

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

83% Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Smartphone Review

Another one. Just 6 months of development time separates the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and its predecessor. Still, a lot has changed: Design, display size and Super Slow-Motion, which is still one of the core features. Find out in this review whether the exterior only serves to mask stagnation or if the smartphone really is a successful evolution.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.00" | 168 g

Florian Wimmer, 02 May 2018 13:44

Samsung has launched the all-new Galaxy A6 and A6+. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A6 and A6+ with Infinity Display official

Samsung has launched the latest line of its popular A-Series mid-range Galaxy-branded handsets. The new A6 and A6+ pick up features that are comparable to some of Samsung's higher-end Galaxy S-Series.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2018 10:36

Oculus Go VR headset goes on sale for US$199

Oculus Go VR headset goes on sale for US$199

The Oculus Go standalone VR headset has officially been launched and is available for immediate purchase. The Facebook-owned company is shipping the headset to 23 countries starting today, from US$199 for the 32 GB model.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2018 05:02

Apple's iPhone X has sold well despite rumors to the contrary. (Source: Apple)

Apple Q2 results silence iPhone X critics with US$61B in revenue

Despite concerns that Apple might miss its targets for the quarter, the company has instead returned record numbers for its fiscal Q2. The Cupertino giant raked in a net profit of US$13.8B for the quarter on gross revenue of US$61...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2018 01:21

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in Lilac Purple. (Source: Samsung)

Ultrabook sized storage: Samsung gives the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus 128 GB and 256 GB storage options in the US

The 128 GB and 256 GB versions of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are now available for pre-order in the United States. These have previously been available in some select markets and are now exclusively available from Samsung's ...

Craig Ward, 01 May 2018 21:26

The Android One device with a Snapdragon 660 is likely based on the Mi 6X. (Source: MIUI)

There are two Android One Xiaomi devices on the way, one of which will feature the Snapdragon 660

A firmware teardown by XDA-Developers has revealed the existence of two new Android One Xiaomi devices. The first of those will be powered by the Snapdragon 660, while the other will feature a Snapdragon 625 and will likely be a b...

Ricci Rox, 01 May 2018 16:10

The LG G6. (Source: Digital Trends)

LG G6, G5, V20 set to receive Oreo updates

LG is set to send out The Android 8.0 Oreo update to the LG G6. Considering the fact that the G6 is the current LG flagship in that series, an Oreo update by this time is rather shambolic. The G5 and V20 are expected to receive th...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2018 20:46

The Honor 7X. (Source: Huawei)

Honor 7X to receive stable Oreo update today

The Android Oreo OTA update rollout for the Honor 7X begins today. While users of the mid-ranger will get their full taste of Android Oreo today, there's still no specific date for the Oreo update rollouts of the Honor 8, Huawei ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2018 20:29

Samsung Galaxy A6 lineup now official

Full Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ specs list revealed

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ come with mid-range specs and feature a flat Infinity Display panel. Out of the two, the A6+ is the only one with a dual camera setup on the back and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. T...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Apr 2018 16:10

LG G7 unofficial render, LG G7 ThinQ coming May 2

LG G7 ThinQ to feature a built-in Boombox Speaker

LG has just revealed that the upcoming G7 ThinQ flagship will feature a "Boombox Speaker" that packs a resonance chamber which allows it to provide 6 dB higher base sound levels and twice the amount of bass that the brand's existi...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Apr 2018 11:41

Chrome OS devices will receive an update to version 66. (Source: Acer)

Chome OS updated to version 66, brings Meltdown patch, more

Google has updated its Chrome OS to version 66, bringing with it numerous bug and security fixes. Chief among the security updates is a patch for Meltdown for Intel-based Chrome OS devices closing off the vulnerability across all ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2018 11:08

The Redmi S2 will likely be similarly positioned to the Redmi 5 Plus. (Source: Geekbuying)

Confirmation, live images | The Redmi S2 will battle for the throne of the budget segment

A firmware teardown by XDA-Developers has revealed the details of the Redmi S2, a device that looks to be Xiaomi's next budget king. The S2 features an 18:9 display, dual rear cameras with EIS, and the trusty Snapdragon 625. Updat...

Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2018 15:08

The Surge S1 could have been better. (Source: Gizmochina)

Xiaomi and TSMC working together on new 16nm Surge S2 SoC

Xiaomi has apparently reached a "top secret" agreement with Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC that will see the latter produce Xiaomi's upcoming in-house Surge SoC on its 16nm manufacturing process.

Ricci Rox, 29 Apr 2018 14:49

Kirin chips are made by HiSilicon, which is fully owned by Huawei. (Source: GizmoChina)

Huawei rumored to be developing Android replacement

It has been reported that Huawei is working on a possible replacement of the ubiquitous Android OS. Anonymous sources talking to the South China Morning Post have commented that the Chinese tech giant is developing the alternative...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Apr 2018 02:55

The PH-1 phone comes in a range of colors, including Copper Black and Stellar Gray. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone now available in more countries

American technology company Essential has opened up its online store to customers from a number of other countries. Previously, only US residents could get their hands on the Essential Phone (PH-1), but now the company’s products ...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2018 22:50

The Oppo A3 gets with the times, prominently featuring the trendy notch. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo A3 officially announced for China

Oppo's A3 smartphone is among the first mid-rangers to feature the trendy notched display, which usually comes with high-end models. Also included are a large 6.2-inch FHD+ LCD and the MediTek Helio P60 octa-core SoC clocked at 2....

Bogdan Solca, 27 Apr 2018 20:48

The Meizu 15 Plus. (Source: Gizchina)

The Meizu 15 Plus offers a perfect blend of great hardware and poor, shackling software

Meizu launched the Meizu 15 Plus a few days ago. The device offers a lot of features that would thrill Android enthusiasts—a 16:9 display, slim bezels, no notch, etc—but is ultimately let down by its less than spectacular software...

Ricci Rox, 27 Apr 2018 18:42

The image listed on the Verizon page was that of the HTC U11. (Source: Digital Trends)

HTC U12 accidentally listed on Verizon website

The HTC U12 has appeared on Verizon's Open Development page. The listing claims the device will sport a 6-inch Super WQHD LCD display, a 3500 mAh battery, and IP68 certification.

Ricci Rox, 27 Apr 2018 17:52

Alcatel A3 10 Android tablet with MediaTek processor available for less than US$150 (Source: Digit)

The updated Alcatel A3 Android tablet coming to India next month

The new Alcatel A3 10 Android tablet has the same US$149 price tag of last year's model and features an IPS display, 4G LTE, a quad-core MediaTek processor, 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, as well as a 4,600 mAh battery. Sadl...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2018 09:56

Samsung SM-J260G listing (Source: Geekbench Browser)

First Android Go phone by Samsung apparently spotted on Geekbench

The Samsung handset that surfaced on Geekbench using the SM-J260G model name is expected to hit the market as the Galaxy J2 Core, the brand's first Android Go-driven device. Although nothing is official for now, we expect to see t...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2018 08:30

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 Android tablet successor in the works, to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor

Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 might feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor

The successor of the Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 tablet is expected to become the first slate of this popular Chinese brand to use a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, although it might take a while for it to finally reach the market. According t...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2018 23:00

The Huawei P20 Pro. (Source: Huawei)

Opinion | Hands-on user reviews of the Huawei P20 Pro claim the device's cameras may not be as good as critics say

The Huawei P20 Pro rocked the smartphone world when it was launched a month ago. The device's tri-rear cameras and impressive image processing has seen critics hail it as debatably the best camera smartphone on the planet. However...

Ricci Rox, 26 Apr 2018 14:19

The notched OnePlus 6 will be coming in an Avengers Limited Edition variant. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition gets a teaser video

The OnePlus 6 mightn't be hitting the market until the middle of next month, but OnePlus hasn't missed the opportunity cash in on the publicity being generated by the new Avengers movie in cinemas now. The Chinese smartphone maker...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Apr 2018 14:06

Nintendo has sold 18 million Switch consoles. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo Switch is a bona fide hit with 18 million sales

Nintendo has racked up nearly 18 million sales of its Switch console. The hybrid handheld / desktop gaming console has helped drive the Japanese gaming giant to a whopping US$1.6 billion profit for its fiscal year just ended.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Apr 2018 13:24

Sony Xperia XZ2

89% Sony Xperia XZ2 Smartphone Review

Everything in HDR. HDR is the key term for Sony's new high-end smartphone Xperia XZ2: The display supports HDR 10 and is able to upscale content to HDR, while the camera can record videos in HDR. Can this be seen as a real innovation? Have they done enough to compete on the market?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.70" | 198 g

Florian Wimmer, 25 Apr 2018 23:57

The Galaxy X looks quite similar to Microsoft's Surface Phone designs. (Source: AndroidLeo)

Samsung Galaxy X concept gets inspired by Microsoft's Surface Phone

While it is still not clear if Samsung is going to release any foldable phones in 2018 or 2019, sleek 3D renders of a rumored Galaxy X model make an appearance in the wild, depicting a device with 1 external display and 2 other in...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Apr 2018 23:48

The Mi 6X comes in a brilliant red. (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi launches the Mi 6X in grand style - Snapdragon 660, Quick Charge 3.0, no headphone jack

Xiaomi has announced the launch of its new mid-range device, the Mi 6X. The Mi 6X will succeed the Mi 5X that was released last year and could very well be repackaged as an Android One Mi A2 later in the year.

Ricci Rox, 25 Apr 2018 23:48

The Galaxy A8+ (2018) was launched earlier in the year. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung set to release the Galaxy S8 Lite and A8 Star

Rumors of a Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini have been rife of recent but a new source has claimed that the device is, in fact, the S8 Lite—a mid-range device exclusive to the Chinese market. It will be joined by the A8 Star.

Ricci Rox, 25 Apr 2018 23:35

OnePlus will be live-streaming the launch event on its website. (Source: OnePlus)

Launch event date for the OnePlus 6 confirmed

A launch event date for the OnePlus 6 flagship smartphone has finally been announced. The new device will be unveiled at a large arena in London, UK, on May 16. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer has also revealed another launch even...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Apr 2018 10:21

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