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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

The Redmi Note 5 will be succeeded by a Redmi Note 6. (Source: XDA)

Dubious list of upcoming Xiaomi smartphones surfaces

An image showing a list of upcoming Xiaomi devices have surfaced. While there are items on the list that make some sense—Redmi Note 6, Redmi Note 6A, Redmi 6 Plus—a few others cast doubt on the veracity of the entire thing.

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2018 15:40

Nokia X6 officially unveiled - Snapdragon 636, dual rear cameras, 3.5mm jack

HMD has unveiled its new device, the Nokia X6. The X6 is positioned between the Nokia 6.1 and the Nokia 7 Plus in the company's lineup of devices and comes with a brilliant design, powerful processor, and capable cameras.

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2018 15:16

Samsung Headquarters. (Source: Social Barrel)

Canalys: Samsung dominates African smartphone market, Tecno in second

A report by Canalys has shown Samsung's dominance over the African smartphone market. The company shipped 3.4 million smartphone units in Q1 2018, up 42% from the same period in 2017. Tecno puts the pressure on from second place.

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2018 10:09

Canalys: Xiaomi recorded stunning 1500% year-on-year growth in Indonesia

While Xiaomi's worldwide growth has been worthy of accolades, the 8-year-old company's expansion in certain markets has been even more impressive. Case in point is the Indonesian market, where the company recorded a shocking 1500%...

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2018 09:59

Honor 10 launched globally

Honor released its latest flagship at an event in London yesterday. The device, the Honor 10, will be available across Europe—unfortunately not in the US—and offers a premium package at a mid-range price point.

Ricci Rox, 16 May 2018 09:39

The Oppo Realme 1 borrows the glossy diamond-cut design from the F7 and A3 models. (Source: AndroidCentral)

Oppo Realme 1 launching in India

Realme is Oppo's first brand created specifically for the Indian youth in search for a premium mid-range smartphone with affordable prices. The Realme 1 offers a large 2160 x 1080 6-inch IPS LCD screen together with a MediaTek Hel...

Bogdan Solca, 15 May 2018 19:42

Huawei Mate SE receives full Oreo update

Huawei sent out the full, stable Oreo update to users of the Honor 7X a few weeks ago. The next device on the list is the Huawei Mate SE, an upgraded Honor 7X designed for the North American market.

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2018 17:50

Live image of the Nubia Z18 shows it redefining the term "bezel-less"

A new live image of the upcoming Nubia Z18 shows the device having no side bezels at all. Nubia's design game has been excellent in the past and we expect the Z18 to be the company's latest attempt at taking it up a notch.

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2018 17:40

Renders of the Moto Z3 Play. (Source: Android Headlines)

Evan Blass: The Moto Z3 Play comes in a stunning Deep Indigo

Motorola is set to release the successor to the Z2 Play in the coming weeks. More renders of the device have surfaced, showing it in a brilliant, unconventional indigo colorway.

Ricci Rox, 13 May 2018 12:48

BlackBerry KEY2 gets official announcement date

The Twitter account for BlackBerry Mobile has teased an announcement date for the aptly named successor to the company’s KEYone smartphone: the KEY². According to the tweet, the KEY² will be unveiled in New York on June 7 at 10 a...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 May 2018 23:37

The S8 Lite comes in a charming red color option. (Source: Weibo)

Images | Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite could be set for May 21 launch

Renders of Samsung's next smartphone, the Galaxy S8 Lite have surfaced. The S8 Lite is said to be set for a May 21 launch and will feature a Snapdragon 660. Going by the renders, the device's design is nigh-identical to the S8's, ...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2018 22:55

Xiaomi Redmi S2 released - Snapdragon 625, dual rear cameras, $160

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest budget device, the Redmi S2. The S2 offers features like dual rear camera, EIS, and a Snapdragon 625...and comes with a US$160 base price tag. It could also be rebranded to be an Android One device i...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2018 22:48

Huawei Y3 2018 Android Go smartphone with MediaTek MT6737M processor (Source: Huawei South Africa)

Huawei joins the Android Go crowd with the Y3 2018 smartphone

With the same price as the Nokia 1, the Huawei Y3 2018 is now available for purchase in South Africa. Its specs include a 5-inch display with only 854 x 480 pixels, a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB internal stora...

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2018 23:19

Stack of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S showing the various color options. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo IdeaPad 330 and 330S cover the budget and mid-range segment, options include i7-8750H and GTX 1050

Today Lenovo announced the new IdeaPad 330 and IdeaPad 320S which they claim to meet the specifications, price, and looks that most consumers want in an affordable laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad came about in the late 2000’s as a cons...

Craig Ward, 10 May 2018 16:00

Lenovo 530S showing maximum 180 degree screen angle. Color is 'copper.' (Source: Lenovo)

The updated Lenovo IdeaPad 530S is an ultrabook in a larger form factor

The Lenovo IdeaPad 530S is a relatively thin and light notebook compared to the screen sizes on offer and the price segment which it occupies. Equipped with a Core i7 (probably U-series), up to an MX150, and a 1440p display, this ...

Craig Ward, 10 May 2018 16:00

The new Lenovo smartphone is expected to offer an impressive screen-to-body ratio. (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo developing new flagship smartphone

It appears Lenovo may be working on a new flagship smartphone. A partial image of a bezel-less device has been published on the Weibo account for Chang Cheng, the Lenovo Group’s VP. There is seemingly no controversial notch presen...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2018 22:22

ZTE ceases "major operating activities," may be on the way out

In a statement issued to stockholders today, ZTE said that the it was suspending all "major operating activities" due to the sales ban placed on the company by the U.S. Department of Commerce. While ZTE has enough cash on hand to ...

Sam Medley, 09 May 2018 22:16

The Kirin 980 will integrate a new AI co-processor and an improved GPU. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's Kirin 980 SoC confirmed to get 7 nm treatment and new AI co-processor

The next gen Kirin 980 is being manufactured at TSMC's foundries and uses the 7 nm process. Huawei will also include a new AI chip from Cambricon and an improved GPU, so the upcoming Kirin 980 will surely battle it out with Samsu...

Bogdan Solca, 09 May 2018 20:32

The EUV lithography is not yet fully operational and is expected to be used at maximum capacity by the end of 2018. (Source: Anandtech)

TSMC reveals more details on the 5 nm manufacturing process

The 7 nm manufacturing process will be superseded by the 5 nm one by 2020. Right now, TSMC is working to improve the extreme ultraviolet lithography tech that should lead to reduced power consumption and considerable performance g...

Bogdan Solca, 09 May 2018 19:56

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

The Lenovo M-series 'Tiny' PC. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 and M720 'Tiny' are the first one liter PCs with PCI-E expansion

Lenovo has announced the M720 and M920 updates to the ThinkCentre tower, small form factor (SFF), and 'Tiny' models. These business orientated machines feature affordable price tags and optional Thunderbolt 3 and dGPU.

Craig Ward, 08 May 2018 20:10

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

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

Huawei cuts Mate 10 Pro down to $650 USD, introduces new Mocha Brown color

The Mate 10 Pro launched in the United States for $800 three months ago, but it can now be purchased for $150 less through major online retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and B&H. Huawei's mid-range MateBook D laptop will also be $200...

Allen Ngo, 08 May 2018 02:51

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

MSI and Gigabyte are among the biggest Taiwanese AIB suppliers on the market right now. (Source: Hardware Zone)

AMD and Nvidia graphics card prices continue to fall as demand is down 40% in April

The graphics card demand drop is certainly a serious profitability issue for the Taiwanese suppliers, but this also means that gamers can now get the graphics cards they need for prices close to the original MSRP. Crypto miners ar...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Apr 2018 20:35

ZTE dual-notch design patent, ZTE Iceberg concept might become a product someday (Source: Mobiel kopen)

The Iceberg is back: ZTE patents a dual-notch handset

The ZTE Iceberg concept that surfaced on the iF World Design Guide might have seemed nothing more but another over-the-top design, but now a patent showing a similar device has been spotted online. Now, it only remains to see if Z...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2018 14:30

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 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

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

Xiaomi still kings of the Indian smartphone market with a 31% market share

A report by Canalys has disclosed the current standings in the Indian smartphone market. The world's second-largest smartphone market belongs to Xiaomi, with the company boosting its stock over the first quarter of 2018 to reach a...

Ricci Rox, 25 Apr 2018 00:44