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The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were unveiled back in February. (Source: The Inquirer)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 devices were the best-selling smartphones in the world in April

Samsung’s Galaxy S9 devices have been said to be numerical improvements over the S8 devices but you wouldn’t think that if you saw their sales numbers. The flagships finally overtook the iPhone X and iPhone 8 pair to become the be...

Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 13:38

There have been similar reports. (Source: Telegraph)

Chinese police now installs surveillance software on tourists' phones

A user on Reddit has narrated the tales of their trip into China, which saw the country’s border police accost them and install what was almost definitely surveillance software on their Android devices.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2018 13:06

Budget Jumper EZbook X4 laptop with Gemini Lake already shipping (Source: Gearbest)

Budget Jumper EZbook X4 laptop with Gemini Lake now shipping

Intel's 14 nm Goldmont Plus platform is seeing a very limited release as laptops equipped with Celeron N4000/N4100 or Pentium N5000 SoCs are still difficult to come by. Chinese manufacturers may finally be jumping in to scoop up t...

Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2018 02:55

Ulefone announces the launch of the archetypal iPhone X clone, the Ulefone X

iPhone X clones are a dime a dozen, and the latest device to join that hallowed list is the subtly-named Ulefone X. The new device may be a shameless clone but it does look good on paper, which is more than can be said for a few o...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:36

ZTE Headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

ZTE to pay US$1.4 billion fine as penance for its sins

Following Trump's intervention, ZTE has finally been granted a lifeline out of its current dire straits. The Chinese company has been ordered to pay a massive US$1.4 billion fine for its misdemeanours that saw it hit with a trade ...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:34

Nubia Z18 spotted online with a fine design

Live images of Nubia's upcoming flagship, the Nubia Z18, have surfaced, revealing everything the device has to offer. Slim bezels, a chin, and a notch are some of the biggest talking points.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jun 2018 15:31

Motorola unveils the new sub-premium Moto Z3 Play

Motorola has finally unveiled its latest device, the sub-premium Moto Z3 Play. The smartphone is definitely solid on paper but its five hundred dollar price tag may be off-putting to some.

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2018 15:48

Huawei GPU Turbo technology promises 30 percent power savings in smartphones (Source: Huawei)

Honor GPU Turbo technology promises 30 percent power savings in smartphones

GPU Boost will not increase the clock rate of the GPU as its name might suggest. Instead, the Honor technology will dramatically improve the power efficiency of GPUs in its smartphones to improve battery life. The manufacturer is ...

Allen Ngo, 07 Jun 2018 05:29

The Lenovo Z5 sports a notch. (Source: The Verge)

The Lenovo Z5 has been unveiled and it turns out Lenovo has been lying to us all

Over the past month, Lenovo carried out a subtly engaging media campaign for its upcoming device, the Z5. That device was unveiled yesterday, however, and it would seem that most of the company's claims were pure hogwash.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2018 16:04

The Huawei Matebook D is getting a refresh to include the AMD Ryzen 2500U with Vega 8. (Source: NotebookCheck)

Computex 2018 | The Huawei MateBook D gets an unexpected refresh to include the Ryzen 5 2500U with Vega 8 graphics

AMD’s press conference earlier today contained a number of interesting new AMD-powered devices. One that stood out was the refreshed Huawei MateBook D with Ryzen APU and Vega graphics.

Craig Ward, 06 Jun 2018 10:28

The GF63 is getting quite a few design queues form the GS65 Stealth Thin model.

Computex 2018 | MSI showcases budget GF63 gaming laptop

If you are searching for a 15-inch hexa-core laptop but maybe budget is not that generous, MSI has you covered with the GF63 series which should be launched soon. This sub-US$1000 model integrates the Intel i7-8750H six-core CPU c...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jun 2018 20:07

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite at TENAA (Source: TechRadar)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite spotted online with a notched display

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is expected to debut as a larger Mi A1 because it sports the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and up to 4 GB RAM/64 GB internal storage. However, its generous 5.99-inch display has a notch and ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2018 16:56

Xiaomi launches the mid-range flagship Mi 8 SE, Snapdragon 710 in tow

Xiaomi, yesterday, released a trio of devices in its Mi 8 lineup. The Mi 8 SE is the cheapest and least powerful of the devices but still manages to offer unbeatable value, especially considering its sub-$300 price tag.

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2018 14:32

Vivo launches the Y83, the first Helio P22-powered smartphone

Vivo has unveiled its latest device, the Vivo Y83. While mostly unspectacular, it will go down as the first device to be powered by MediaTek's mid-range Helio P22 SoC.

Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2018 14:30

The Mi 8 Explorer Edition features an in-display fingerprint sensor. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi shows off the Mi 8 Explorer Edition with in-display fingerprint sensor and 3D face recognition

Alongside the Mi 8 reveal, Xiaomi also showed off a limited edition Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition features an in-display fingerprint sensor and a transparent back that reveals the innards. The Mi 8 Explorer Edit...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 May 2018 13:33

Xiaomi's latest Mi 8 flagship is now official. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi unveils the iPhone X-esque Mi 8 flagship featuring dual GPS and IR face unlock

Xiaomi has taken wraps off its newest flagship model, the Mi 8. The Mi 8 comes with the latest Snapdragon 845 chip, dual cameras, and a dual GPS system. The Mi 8 gets launched in 8 other markets apart from China and packs most fea...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 May 2018 11:39

Meizu M6T Android smartphone with dual camera and MediaTek MT6750 processor (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu M6T is now official, packs a dual-camera setup for less than US$125

Starting at less than US$125, the new Meizu M6T is powered by the outdated MediaTek MT6750 processor, but its main selling point is the 13 MP + 2 MP main camera setup on the back. This 5.7-inch handset also has a 3,300 mAh battery...

Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2018 05:55

Samsung's top place is expected to remain under pressure from Chinese brands during 2018. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Global smartphone sales rise, Samsung still number one

A report from the research company Gartner has stated that global sales of smartphones in the first quarter of 2018 have risen slightly from figures issued in the same quarter of 2017. Over 383.5 million smartphones were sold in 1...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2018 01:58

OnePlus 6 facial recognition being tricked using a photo (Source: rik)

Farce ID: The OnePlus 6 flagship fell for a photo

Although the OnePlus 6 has been well received and provides an excellent value, the fingerprint and the PIN/password remain the safest methods of unlocking it. A recent statement coming directly from OnePlus makes it clear that fac...

Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2018 19:05

Tencent is determined to help bolster the Chinese chip-making capacities. (Source: KrAsia)

Tencent to support the Chinese chip industry

The foreign import bans imposed on ZTE are bound to shake things up in China, at least in a positive way. Tencent - one of the biggest video game company in China - is willing to take constructive actions in order to increase Chin...

Bogdan Solca, 29 May 2018 22:10

The new Honor Play gets AI capabilities that supposedly boost the gaming experience. (Source: Huawei)

Honor Play smartphone promises 4D gaming experience

Huawei seems to be ready to join the gaming smartphone craze with its upcoming Honor Play model. The latest smartphone teaser posted by the Chinese company on Weibo emphasizes the AI functionalities that should bring a "groundbrea...

Bogdan Solca, 29 May 2018 20:59

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S will support Google ARCore apps. (Source: Digit)

Google brings ARCore apps to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in China via the Xiaomi App Store

Google has partnered with Xiaomi to make ARCore apps available on the Xiaomi App Store in China. Google has not revealed any further details but these apps will be first made available for Xiaomi's latest flagship, the Mi Mix 2S, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 May 2018 16:29

OnePlus 6's Always On Ambient Display feature has been removed in a day 1 update. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 6's Always On Ambient Display removed due to "battery concerns"

OnePlus has removed the Always On Display setting in the new OnePlus 6 via a day 1 patch that installs after first boot. While users have been clamoring on the OnePlus Forums for the feature to return, the company replied that the...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 May 2018 13:35

Google retained the top spot in the BrandZ ranking. (Source: Digital Trends)

Tech-related companies dominate most valuable global brands list

A report from a brand equity database shows that technology companies and tech-related brands currently dominate the ranking for top 10 most valuable global brands. At least eight out of the 10 brand names listed are directly invo...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 May 2018 02:40

Sketch of the Lenovo Z5. (Source: Weibo)

Update | The Lenovo Z5 will be Lenovo's next flagship, and it will feature both a bezel-less display and no notch

Lenovo Vice President Chang Cheng has, once again, teased the company's upcoming device on Weibo. This time, he clarifies that the device will be named the Lenovo Z5. The teaser paints the picture of a device with absolutely no be...

Ricci Rox, 28 May 2018 15:26

Update | Xiaomi Mi 7 spotted online carrying an extremely attractive price tag

Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, the Mi 7, has been spotted online. The device is expected to feature a Snapdragon 845, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, 3D facial recognition, and wireless charging...and all of that could come with a US$...

Ricci Rox, 28 May 2018 15:13

The Alpha X could very well go down as the company's last device. (Source: Maze)

Last year's promising smartphone OEM, Maze Mobile, may just have gone under

Maze was one of the upcoming smartphone companies in 2017. The company released devices like the Blade and Alpha and while both had their issues, they also offered great value for money. Sadly, it would seem that we won't be getti...

Ricci Rox, 27 May 2018 14:27

ZTE was initially banned from doing business with US companies for seven years after breaking trade sanctions. (Source: Reuters)

Update | Trump administration working on ZTE deal

A report by The New York Times has stated that the Trump administration has worked out a deal that would prevent ZTE from complete collapse. According to a source familiar with the matter, ZTE would have to comply with a number of...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 May 2018 23:50

This is the stacked display design that should considerably improve battery life. (Source: The Verge)

TicWatch Pro has 2 screens and month-long-lasting battery

The innovative stacked display design developed by Mobvoi for the upcoming TicWatch Pro should provide a substantial battery life boost. While in standard mode, the battery may last around 2 days, but there is also an Essential mo...

Bogdan Solca, 25 May 2018 19:49

Not a very smart business decision, Huawei. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei announces decision to permanently end support for bootloader unlocks

Huawei has announced its decision to end official support for bootloader unlocks. Devices released after May 24 will not be eligible for unlocks, while those already released will have that option closed to them in 60 days.

Ricci Rox, 25 May 2018 15:15

The new button on the KEY²'s physical keyboard could be for launching a dialpad or app drawer. (Source: The Verge/BlackBerry)

BlackBerry KEY2 shows off dual-camera setup in teaser

BlackBerry Mobile has released a new teaser clip for the KEY² smartphone. The brief video shows that the device will feature a dual-camera system and reveals a new button on the keyboard that has fuelled speculation in regard to i...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2018 22:23

The Honor 10 features a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI acceleration. (Source: Honor)

Honor 10 reaches one million sales in less than a month

Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor, has issued a press release to announce that the Honor 10 flagship smartphone has already managed one million sales. This is an impressive feat, considering the device was only released in China on April ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2018 07:25

The Helio P60 has been mostly successful, and MediaTek will attempt to build on that success. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek unveils the new Helio P22 for the mid-range

MediaTek has unveiled its new SoC, the Helio P22. The chipset is built on a 12nm manufacturing process and will offer stiff resistance to SoCs like the Snapdragon 450 and Kirin 659.

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2018 00:09

HTC U12+ unveiled in style

HTC has finally unveiled its new device, the U12+. The flagship sports a 6-inch QHD+ Super LCD display, a Snapdragon 845, IP68 certification, a quad camera setup, and a host of other features that make it one of the most impressiv...

Ricci Rox, 24 May 2018 00:02

Twitter account kills Asus Arez GPU brand, Asus reacts

With the announcement of Nvidia's GeForce Partner Program, Asus thought it would be wise to differentiate its GPU brands into ROG (for Nvidia) and Arez (for AMD). Since the GPP was killed in its infancy, speculators were quick to ...

Bogdan Solca, 23 May 2018 21:03

The Meizu 6T will go against the Redmi S2 for the crown of best budget camera device

Meizu is set to unveil its next device, the M6T, at an event in China, on May 29. The device will sport a dual rear camera setup and 18:9 device, and will go against Xiaomi's recently released Redmi S2.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2018 15:30

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is set for a July launch

CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, has announced that the company's Mi Max 3 will be unveiled in July. Details of the device remain unconfirmed but it's expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 660.

Ricci Rox, 22 May 2018 15:14

Huawei MateBook X Pro launching in U.S. for $900 after rebates (Source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X Pro launching in U.S. for $900 after gift card rebates

The $300 USD gift card will apply to new purchases of the MateBook X Pro made through Amazon and NewEgg in an attempt to create buzz. The promotion will end after June 10. Huawei's latest 13.9-inch laptop is thicker than its last ...

Allen Ngo, 21 May 2018 15:00

The Redmi 5A in all its glory. (Source: GadgetMatch)

Xiaomi's Redmi 5A overcomes the Galaxy S9 devices to become the best-selling Android device in Q1

According to data by Counterpoint Research, Xiaomi's Redmi 5A clinched top spot as the best-selling Android device in the world. The device, by its lonesome self, accounts for 1.8% of all smartphones sold in the world in March. Th...

Ricci Rox, 21 May 2018 14:38

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) showing dual SIM plus MicroSD slot. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Y5 Prime official specs and images now available, includes triple card slot for dual SIM and MicroSD

The Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) is now listed on Huawei’s website, indicating that it might not be long until it hits store shelves. The older Y5 (2017) released in June of last year, so this timing would match. With 2 GB RAM / 16 GB s...

Craig Ward, 20 May 2018 23:28

Model posing with an unseen smartphone. (Source: OnPhones)

Xiaomi allegedly caught gaming promotional material for the upcoming Redmi Y2

According to a report by OnPhones, Xiaomi may have been using fake camera samples for its Redmi Y2 promotional content. This wouldn't be the first an OEM does something of the sort.

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2018 16:12

The Asus Zenfone 5 is a mid-range device that competes with the top dogs, DxOMark says

The Asus Zenfone 5 has made its way over to DxOMark, with the camera evaluation platform placing it alongside devices like the iPhone 8 and HTC U11. That's quite impressive for a US$400 mid-ranger.

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2018 16:01

Samsung open to selling its Exynos SoCs to ZTE

ZTE may have found a way out of its current troubles, as word claims that Samsung is willing to sell its Exynos SoCs to the company, in a bid to expand its ARM processor business.

Ricci Rox, 19 May 2018 15:44

Xiaomi coming to France on May 22

Promising to bring a "new attitude" to Europe, Xiaomi is ready to enter the French market. The Chinese brand will open its first Mi Store in Paris on May 22, but more are expected to follow in other French cities over the coming m...

Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2018 08:08

Chuwi GBox HTPC promises quad-core Gemini Lake in a compact form factor

Not to be confused with the ZBox or XBox, the GBox mini PC targets home theater users and video streamers in a chassis just 0.98 L in volume and 1.5-inches thick. Chuwi is promising that the new Gemini Lake platform can bring a 60...

Allen Ngo, 18 May 2018 23:27

Motorola Moto 1S Android handset (Source: Lenovo China)

Motorola silently intros the Moto 1S in China

The new Motorola Moto 1S is about the same device as the Moto G6 but comes with Lenovo ZUI 3.5 on top of Android 8.0 Oreo and ZUI branding on the back. This handset also sports a 5.7-inch full HD+ 2:1 display, a Qualcomm Snapdrago...

Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2018 13:35

The House Appropriations Committee's considerable influence is linked to the size of the federal budget. (Source: House Appropriations Committee)

House Appropriations Committee slaps down Trump's ZTE support

According to a report, it appears the US House Appropriations Committee does not share the same sentiment in regard to ZTE as President Donald Trump. Trump recently tweeted a message stating he wanted to help ZTE find a way to kee...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2018 01:20

The OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition comes in highly detailed packaging. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition revealed in all its glory

OnePlus has just unveiled the OnePlus 6 device and hot on its heels comes the Marvel Avengers Limited Edition version. This variant of the new flagship phone is delivered in an Avengers-themed box that even contains an Iron Man-st...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 May 2018 00:23

OnePlus 6 launched: A new design and all "the speed you need"

OnePlus entered the market half a decade ago with the US$300 OnePlus One, their invite-only “flagship killer.” Since then they have released increasingly more expensive phones, and the OnePlus 6 represents their biggest redesign f...

Craig Ward, 16 May 2018 22:03