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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

ZTE headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

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

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

Chinese Tech

Global smartphone sales rise, Samsung still number one

Farce ID: The OnePlus 6 flagship fell for a photo

Tencent to support the Chinese chip industry

Honor Play smartphone promises 4D gaming experience

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

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

Tech-related companies dominate most valuable global brands list

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

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

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

Update | Trump administration working on ZTE deal

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

Huawei announces decision to permanently end support for bootloader unlocks

BlackBerry KEY2 shows off dual-camera setup in teaser

Honor 10 reaches one million sales in less than a month

MediaTek unveils the new Helio P22 for the mid-range

HTC U12+ unveiled in style

Twitter account kills Asus Arez GPU brand, Asus reacts

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

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is set for a July launch

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

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

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

Xiaomi allegedly caught gaming promotional material for the upcoming Redmi Y2

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

Samsung open to selling its Exynos SoCs to ZTE

Xiaomi coming to France on May 22

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

Motorola silently intros the Moto 1S in China

House Appropriations Committee slaps down Trump's ZTE support

OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition revealed in all its glory

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

Dubious list of upcoming Xiaomi smartphones surfaces

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

Canalys: Samsung dominates African smartphone market, Tecno in second

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

Honor 10 launched globally

Oppo Realme 1 launching in India

Huawei Mate SE receives full Oreo update

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

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

BlackBerry KEY2 gets official announcement date

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

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

Huawei joins the Android Go crowd with the Y3 2018 smartphone

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

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

Lenovo developing new flagship smartphone

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

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

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