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Huawei Y9 (2018) Android phablet with quad cameras

Huawei Y9 (2018) hits Thailand, closely related to the Mate 10 Lite and Honor 9 Lite

The new Huawei Y9 (2018) that was unveiled in Thailand shares many specs and features with the existing Mate 10 Lite and Honor 9 Lite. Its main selling points are the large 2:1 IPS display, the four cameras, and the capable HiSili...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Mar 2018 15:10

Alleged OnePlus 6 hands-on images. (Source: OnPhones)

Snapdragon 845-powered OnePlus 6 pays a visit to AnTuTu, manages to beat the iPhone X

The upcoming OnePlus flagship, OnePlus 6, looks like the phone to watch out for in 2018 as it posted impressive scores in the AnTuTu benchmark beating contenders such as the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ and even the iPhone X. The benchma...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Mar 2018 09:02

Lenovo may have axed the forthcoming Moto X5 to focus on profitablity. (Source: Droid Life)

Moto X5 may not see light of day following rumored Chicago office layoffs

Motorola may have scrapped its plans to launch a successor to the Moto X4. According to a new report, the Lenovo-owned company is making cutbacks in a number of areas to try turn around its fortunes.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Mar 2018 10:31

ZTE Nubia N3 Android flagship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (Source: Weibo)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-driven ZTE Nubia N3 spotted online

As revealed by the images that recently surfaced on Weibo, the upcoming ZTE Nubia N3 is a rather peculiar Android handset. Although it features a quite capable mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and a 5.99-inch display wi...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2018 10:55

The Hi 9 Air will be Chuwi's newest gaming tablet

Chuwi's upcoming Hi 9 Air will push the limits of the gaming tablet space, with the device to feature the deca-core Helio X20 SoC, Mali-T880 MP4 GPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage, all packed into a slim 8.2mm-thick frame.

Ricci Rox, 09 Mar 2018 00:09

ZTE's Nubia line offers premium devices with excellent designs. (Source: Oppomart)

Upcoming ZTE Nubia devices will ship with stock Android

Reports claim that the next batch of ZTE Nubia devices will ditch the company's Nubia UI for good and make the switch to stock Android. There's a chance both the Axon and Nubia lines share the same "Stock UI" that has been reporte...

Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2018 23:10

The Kirin 670 will likely be featured on devices like the Honor 8X. (Source: Mydrivers)

The Kirin 670 is Huawei's response to the Snapdragon 636

The Kirin 670 will be Huawei's response to the new Snapdragon 636 and Exynos 7872 SoCs. The hexa-core chipset will feature a Neural Processing Unit for AI capabilities and a Mali-G72 MP4 GPU. It will also be built on a 12nm manufa...

Ricci Rox, 08 Mar 2018 22:54

MWC 2018 | Our thoughts on MWC 2018: Budget-phone buzz, flagships fall flat

This year's MWC may have marked a turn in the smartphone market. While the latest flagships were generally iterative improvements on last year's models, the budget and mid-tier segments have begun to explode. The best phones may n...

Sam Medley, 08 Mar 2018 16:49

The Huawei P20 is one of a myriad new Android devices to feature an iPhone X-style notch. (Source: Evan Blass)

Full Huawei P20 range leaks out, notches galore

Serial leakster Evan Blass is at it again, this time spoiling the official unveiling of the Huawei P20 line up. As rumored, the three model range all feature iPhone X-style notches, once the source of ridicule among the Android fa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Mar 2018 10:59

Another one bites the dust. (Source: Weibo)

The OnePlus 6 will take things up a notch, also feature glass back

A new leak has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 will, in fact, feature a notch. This comes just weeks after OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei denied similar rumors on Twitter. The device will also feature a Snapdragon 845, a rear fingerprin...

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2018 23:35

Bar the Nokia 6 (2018), no new Nokia device will be coming to the US

HMD CEO Florian Seiche has confirmed that the company will not be selling its new retinue of devices in the US. The Nokia 6 (2018), however, will make the trip later in May, but not under the banners of any carrier.

Ricci Rox, 07 Mar 2018 23:14

Lenovo S5 smartphone most likely to launch this month

Lenovo executive Chang Cheng teases the upcoming model in a Weibo post, revealing that it will come with an astounding 6,000 mAh battery. The teaser also informs about an official announcement that is to be made on March 20.

Bogdan Solca, 07 Mar 2018 12:54

Microsoft claims the Surface Pro (2017) has "50% more battery life than [the] Surface Pro 4." (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE Advanced now available for everyone

Microsoft has released the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced for members of the general public to pre-order. The device had previously been made available to business customers only, but now it will be possible for anyone to buy it. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2018 00:02

The Mali-G52 is the newest premium mid-range chip that will be included in upcoming mainstream smartphones and tablets. (Source: ARM)

ARM announces new Mali G52/31 GPUs along with video and display processors for mobile devices

The premium G52 GPU will be featured in mid-range mobile products, while the G31 GPU is designed for entry-level smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, the V52 and D51 processors deliver improved performance with reduced die sizes.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Mar 2018 16:07

Alleged Nokia 9 in the wild, to feature a large display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Nokia 9 coming later this year

Although HMD Global unveiled the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835-powered Nokia 8 Sirocco at MWC 2018 as its top-of-the-line device to arrive this year, an exclusive report reveals that at least two handsets with a Snapdragon 845 inside ar...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2018 18:40

The Samsung Galaxy S9. (Source: The Inquirer)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 doesn't offer better battery performance over its predecessor

Samsung's battery specifications sheet for the S8 and S9 show similar performance numbers across the board, with both devices posting the same numbers in the video playback, talk time, and Internet tests.

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2018 16:03

Xiaomi devices receive Oreo, Treble support, and have kernel sources released

The Mi 6 was Xiaomi's flagship device for 2017. The device has had its Oreo update in the beta stage for weeks but has finally received a full, stable update. The Mi 6, Mi Mix 2, and Redmi 4X have also all had their kernel sources...

Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2018 15:46

Bizarrely, notches are in vogue and the Oppo R15 and OnePlus 6 are next in line. (Source: Weibo)

Oppo R15, OnePlus 6 to follow the iPhone X notch copycat trend

The most controversial design element of the iPhone X has now been embraced by Oppo, and by default, OnePlus for their next flagship smartphones. Both the Oppo R15 and the OnePlus 6 will feature a “me too” notch when they arrive i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2018 07:02

The mini laptop mode transforms the lower display side into a virtual keyboard with trackpad. (Source: FPO)

Microsoft's Surface Phone to turn into mini laptop via "determinative hinge" patent

The special hinge system allows the upper part of the Surface Phone display to act as a laptop screen, while the lower part displays a virtual keyboard with trackpad.

Bogdan Solca, 02 Mar 2018 12:55

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition hits the US for US$549

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition finally available in the US

The BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition has been around since last August in various markets, and now it is finally available in the US. While the original came in February 2017 with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, this version c...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Mar 2018 11:05

The scrapped LG G7 design replete with copycat notch. (Source: Ynet)

MWC 2018 | LG secretly showed off the scrapped G7 and it had an iPhone X-style notch

LG brought its scrapped G7 design to MWC for some reason and showed it off to a select few journalists behind the scenes. Given its derivative “me too” iPhone X-style notch, it looks like the decision to redesign the device made b...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Mar 2018 04:28

Motorola Razr feature phone with clamshell design

The legendary Motorola Razr series might return with a foldable display

The rumor that we might see the legendary Motorola Razr series coming back to life is not new, but this time it comes from a Lenovo official. One year after making a similar statement at MWC 2017, Yang Yuanqing said that the Motor...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 23:59

Samsung SM-J800FN benchmark (Source: Geekbench)

Exynos 7870-powered Galaxy J8 might be in the works

Next to the alleged Galaxy J4 and Galaxy J6, as well as the US variant of the updated Galaxy J3, an Exynos 7870-powered Samsung handset was spotted on Geekbench. Codenamed SM-J800FN, this one is expected to launch as the Galaxy J8...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 19:15

MWC 2018 | Asus intros the ZenFone Max M1 budget-friendly handset with dual camera and 4,000 mAh battery

The new Asus ZenFone Max M1 comes with a 2:1 display with only 1,440 x 720 pixels and a rather slow Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, but also features a 13 MP + 8 MP dual camera setup on the back, an 8 MP selfie snapper, and a h...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 17:02

Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) at FCC (Source: XDA Developers)

Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) with Android Go onboard surfaces online

Surprisingly enough, Huawei is not present at MWC 2018 with any Android Go handset. However, it seems that such a device is almost ready to hit the market. References to the Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) with Android Oreo Go edition onboa...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 11:10

MWC 2018 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630-powered Asus ZenFone 5Q phablet debuts with four cameras

Introduced in Barcelona during MWC as the ZenFone 5 Lite, this 6-inch phablet with a 2:1 ratio display will arrive in the US as the Asus ZenFone 5Q. Its list of technical specs includes a dual camera setup on each side, a Qualcomm...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 10:15

The LG G7 could deliver one of the highest display-to-body ratio yet. (Source: Korean Patent Office)

LG display patent points to full-screen LG 2018 flagship

LG could be set to reveal its most cutting-edge smartphone design yet if a patent for a new full-screen display module is any guide. The new panel is almost all-display with just a small cutout for what would likely house a speake...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Feb 2018 09:55

Asus ZenFone 5/5Z with dual camera (Source: Asus)

MWC 2018 | Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z now official with dual cameras in tow

The Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z have been unveiled at MWC 2018 in Barcelona tonight, just as expected. Although both feature a dual camera setup with a flagship Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4 µm pixels and a 6.2-inch display, the Z...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 23:05

The Snapdragon 700 series will bring AI and premium features to lower price tiers. (Source: Anandtech)

MWC 2018 | AI for the masses: Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform Series

On the occasion of MWC 2018, Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform series SoCs tailored towards bringing on-device AI and satisfying the needs of Chinese OEMs for more premium features at lower price tiers.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Feb 2018 17:02

The leaked render of the BlackBerry "Ghost" phone without the usual mechanical keyboard. (Source: Evan Blass)

BlackBerry is working on a bezel-less phone

Apart from featuring a bezel-less display that does not seem to have the dreaded 2:1 ratio, the "Ghost" smartphone is clearly one of those atypical models that do not come with BlackBerry's signature mechanical keyboard.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2018 16:33

Alcatel 1T 10 cheap Android tablet (Source: Alcatel Mobile)

MWC 2018 | Low-end Alcatel 1T Android tablet starts below US$90

In addition to the new Android-driven phones that were introduced at this year's Mobile World Congress, Alcatel has also launched a low-end tablet that comes in two form factors. The Alcatel 1T 7 and the Alcatel 1T 10 come with An...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 14:51

Report shows Honor may have ran a campaign against the new Redmi Note 5 on social media

A detailed report by Onphones has shown proof of Honor India running a subtle, clandestine social media campaign against Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 5 devices on Twitter.

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 00:30

The Mi Mix 2S is coming on March 27

The Mi Mix 2S has finally been confirmed to be official and on its way. It will be launched on March 27, which, quite interestingly, is the same day the upcoming Huawei P20 is billed to be unveiled.

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 00:00

MWC 2018 | Here are the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, 3.5mm jacks inexplicably missing

Sony has released its new pair of flagships, the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, at the ongoing MWC in Barcelona. Both devices are, of course, powered by the new Snapdragon 845, and sport new blazing designs. The company sticks to a s...

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2018 23:18

The E5 Plus looks considerably more streamlined than its predecessor. (Source: @evleaks)

Leak shows Moto E5 Plus with dual camera setup

A leaked render of the Moto E5 Plus smartphone has revealed an interesting detail: The device is likely to come with a dual camera system. The E5 range is expected to be an update of Motorola’s E4 range, which was released in June...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2018 18:21

ZTE Tempo Go Android Go smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor (Source: ZTE USA)

MWC 2018 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210-powered ZTE Tempo Go joins the Android Go crowd

The ZTE Tempo Go might look familiar to some, and this happens for a good reason: this Android Go handset is nothing more than a ZTE Tempo X with a new name and Google's highly optimized Android Oreo variant. The specs are exactly...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2018 15:40

The 100e is the only model not to feature the 2-in-1 design among the three new Chromebooks. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2018 | Lenovo's 100e/300e/500e Chromebooks are some of the toughest devices at MWC

Spec-wise, the 100e, 300e and 500e Chromebooks are powered by Intel Celeron or MediaTek SoCs and can support 4-8 GB of RAM, with 32-64 GB of internal storage. Additionally, the 300e and 500e come with a 2-in1 design. The three mod...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Feb 2018 14:00

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S9 infographic shows no major upgrades except the camera (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is mostly the S8 with a better camera

When compared to their predecessors, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ offer solid improvements in the camera department, but there are no changes when it comes to the display, connectivity, or battery capacity. However, au...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2018 12:45

The Vivo APEX FullView Concept Smartphone showcases several innovations. (Source: Vivo)

MWC 2018 | Vivo stuns with APEX concept phone featuring 98 percent screen-to-body ratio

Vivo has used MWC to take the wraps of the APEX FullView Concept Smartphone. The device introduces several breakthroughs in smartphone technology, including a display that doubles as the device's speaker.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Feb 2018 06:55

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are finally official. (Images: Samsung)

MWC 2018 | Samsung Galaxy S9 debuts with variable-aperture camera, AR Emojis, and more

They're finally here. The latest flagships from Samsung, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, share a lot in common with last year's S8 and S8+ with some incremental improvements. The biggest change lies in the camera, which now features...

Sam Medley, 26 Feb 2018 05:52

Nokia 8 Sirocco. (Source: NotebookCheck)

MWC 2018 | The Nokia 8 Sirocco from HMD Global is the first flagship phone to join 'Android One'

Finnish company HMD Global, has announced the new Nokia 8 Sirocco, the first flagship phone to be part of 'Android One.' Internal specs remain mostly identical, but the design has been revamped with impressively small bezels for a...

Craig Ward, 26 Feb 2018 03:30

Opinion | 2018 devices being launched on Nougat epitomize everything wrong with the Android ecosystem

Over the last few weeks, devices like the Nokia 6 (2018) and Redmi Note 5 have been launched. Fine devices they may be, but the fact they run on Android Nougat out of the box—six months after the release of Oreo—leaves a sour afte...

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2018 01:25

MWC 2018 | HMD Global keeps the nostalgia train rolling with the 8110 4G

Nokia fans of old are getting some more fan service this year. HMD introduced a remodel of the classic Nokia 8110 "banana phone," a slider phone originally released in 1996. The classic phone (which was fairly popular due to its c...

Sam Medley, 25 Feb 2018 23:59

MWC 2018 | Alcatel announces the release of its new 3-series devices

Alcatel has announced the release of three new devices in its 3-series line. The Alcatel 3 will retail for €149.99, the 3V for €189.99, and the 3X for €179.99. All three devices share similar features, with slight, cosmetic differ...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2018 23:46

Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Android tablet (Source: Huawei)

MWC 2018 | Huawei MediaPad M5 tablet with Android Oreo onboard now official

The new Huawei MediaPad M5 comes in two sizes (8.4 and 10.8 inches) and multiple connectivity/storage configurations. All models feature a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 4 GB RAM, an 8 MP front camera, a 13 MP main image shooter, ...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2018 20:05

The ZTE Blade V9 and V9 Vita. (Source: CNET)

MWC 2018 | ZTE introduces the Blade V9 and V9 Vita in grand style

ZTE has announced the release of its two new devices, the Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita. The V9 will be powered by a Snapdragon 450, while the V9 Vita opts for the less powerful Snapdragon 435. Both devices feature 18:9 displays, wit...

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2018 19:51

General Mobile GM 8 (Source: General Mobile)

General Mobile intros GM 8 Android One handset with 2:1 display

Although some recent leaks claimed it would arrive as an Android Go device, the General Mobile GM 8 is now official with full Oreo onboard as an Android One handset. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, up to 4 G...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2018 17:15