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How to check if your PC is protected from Meltdown and Spectre

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities exposed inherent flaws in hardware and software design, which we've been using for many years. Chip vendors and developers alike are scrambling to quickly release fixes to prevent any damag...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 03:08

Sales of Andy Rubin's Essential Phone PH-1 have been underwhelming. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone sells just 88,000 units in its first 6 months on the market

Andy Rubin's Essential is getting a tough dose of the reality of selling high-end smartphones in a market dominated by Samsung and Apple. New figures from IDC show that the startup has sold fewer than 90,000 handsets since it laun...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Feb 2018 00:24

Asus ZenFone 5 Lite color options (Source: Evan Blass)

New Asus ZenFone 5 Lite images and details leak online

Not long after the regular ZenFone 5 surfaced online, the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite was spotted in black, white, and red, next to a few technical details. Both handsets are expected to feature a vertical dual camera setup on the back an...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 17:00

The bezel-free Xiaomi Mix 2s has surfaced in a leak. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mix 2s leak shows bezels reduced to almost zero

Xiaomi, the smartphone maker that started the recent trend towards bezel-less devices, looks to be the first to get rid of bezels all-together if a new leak is accurate. The new Mix 2s has only the smallest of notches to incorpora...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 08:54

The Galaxy S9 shown with headphone jack on DeX Pad. (Source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy S9 to keep headphone jack in DeX Pad leak

Samsung's Galaxy S9 has leaked once more courtesy of serial leakster Evan Blass. In addition to getting a good look at the new DeX Pad, the leaked images show the bottom edge of the S9 confirming that it has retained a headphone j...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Feb 2018 11:26

Sharp Aquos S3 notch closeup (Source: Slashleaks)

Another iPhone X wannabe: Sharp Aquos S3 leaks online

The Sharp Aquos S3 might look a bit too much like the iPhone X, but its specs are rumored to be far away from the flagship zone. The highlights include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 or 660 processor, at least 4 GB RAM/64 GB internal s...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 22:52

Huawei P20 Lite leaked images (Source: ComputerHoy)

Huawei P20 Lite renders and live images surface online

The Huawei P20 Lite features a vertical dual camera setup on the back and its display makes it look a lot like the iPhone X. If the rumors turn out to be true, it will be unveiled by the end of March.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 21:05

Samsung Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+ leaked images

Samsung Galaxy S9 with Snapdragon 845 onboard hits Geekbench

As it happened so far, the next-gen Galaxy flagship will come with both Snapdragon and Exynos processors onboard, depending on the market. The Geekbench 4.0 test results for the Snapdragon 845-powered variant have just surfaced on...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 18:45

LG V30 Android flagship to get a successor with 256 GB storage and LG Lens camera

LG V30s with 256 GB storage and LG Lens AI camera features could arrive at MWC 2018

With a rumored price of over US$900, the upcoming LG V30s is expected to fit in the same niche of the market as the iPhone X and Note 8 (at least price-wise), while its new camera is rumored to provide AI capabilities similar to S...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 16:46

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's revised offer early February 2018

Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's new offer

Back in November, Qualcomm's Board of Directors rejected Broadcom's US$105 billion acquisition offer. Now, even after an increase to US$121 billion, the negative answer of the board remains unanimous.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 10:44

EMUI 8 rollout schedule for various Honor devices. (Source: Neowin / @Honor_FR)

EMUI 8 rollout schedule for various Honor devices detailed

Honor France has released a timeline for the OTA rollout of EMUI 8 for various Honor devices. The rollout starts from 7th February and continues into Q2 2018 depending on the Honor variant.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Feb 2018 08:39

The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei P20 confirmed to feature tri-rear cameras

The Huawei P20 is Huawei’s upcoming flagship. The company has sent out invites for a launch event scheduled for March 27, with the invite teasing the presence of three cameras at the rear of the device.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:45

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

The ZTE Axon 7 receives its Oreo update in the guise of an MiFavor 5.2 OTA

Users of the ZTE Axon 7 in China are currently receiving updates to the company's MiFavor 5.2 skin, an OTA that also doubles up as a boost over to Android Oreo 8.0.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:36

ZTE Blade V9 set for MWC launch

The ZTE V8 offered fine value for money when it was launched last year. Its successor, the V9, is set for an MWC launch later this month.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:29

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 launch teaser (Source: @Flipkart)

Budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 coming to India next week

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will hit India on February 14, at noon. This handset will launch exclusively on Flipkart just like its predecessor, the best-selling Redmi Note 4.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 21:20

The Meizu E2 was launched about this time last year. (Source: GoAndroid)

Live images of the Meizu E3 surface

The Meizu E3 will be Meizu's next mid-range device. Purported live images of the smartphone have surfaced, with the device shown featuring dual rear cameras, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an 18:9 display.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 20:17

The Sony Xperia XZ2 is coming soon

A tweet by Three Ireland's official account has claimed that the Xperia XZ2 is coming soon. That may mean, however unlikely, that we could have the device as soon as next month.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 19:42

HTC headquarters, Hsintien, Taiwan. (Source: News4Europe)

HTC has an entry-level 18:9 device in the works

The new 18:9 aspect ratio has mostly been reserved for the more expensive devices. HTC, however, is said to be set to release an entry-level device with that form factor.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 19:12

Asus ZenFone 5 X00PD Android smartphone manual images (Source: WinFuture)

Mid-range Asus ZenFone 5 smartphone with vertical dual camera setup sufaces online

A bunch of Asus ZenFone 5 manual images surfaced online, and the details that surfaced next to them reveal a few intriguing things. Although this handset sports a main dual camera setup, runs Android Oreo out of the box and featur...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 13:15

The Honor View 10 offers great performance at relatively affordable prices.

Kernel sources for Honor View 10 now available

Huawei has posted kernel sources for the Honor View 10 smartphone. This follows in the wake of Huawei's announcement of the Honor Open Source Program, which aims at releasing the kernel sources and APIs to take advantage of the ne...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Feb 2018 12:54

The Pixel 2 Visual Core custom designed by Google and Intel. (Source: Google)

Pixel 2 Visual Core finally gets enabled with latest update

An update for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL rolling out now finally enables the Pixel 2 Visual Core that has remained dormant since launch. The activation should reduce the load on the CPU, while also helping to boost processing performa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Feb 2018 07:32

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro launches in the US on February 18. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei dangles US$150 carrot for US Mate 10 Pro launch

Huawei may not have carrier support for the US launch of its Mate 10 Pro flagship Android smartphone, but that doesn't appear to have deterred the company. Customers who preorder the device will pick up a bonus US$150 voucher to h...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Feb 2018 07:08

The S9+ will likely go for US$950. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 will set you back $850

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is set for a February 25 launch, and word on the grapevine claims it will be launched with an MSRP of $850, $100 more than its predecessor.

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2018 20:50

The Moto Z2 Play. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Deal | Moto Z2 Play now available for $349.99

The Moto Z2 Play is currently available for just $349.99, $150 off its MSRP.

Ricci Rox, 05 Feb 2018 20:25

Huawei Hono 7X limited edition February 2018 deal (Source: Honor Official Store)

Honor 7X in red hits the US for US$199.99

Just in time for this year's Valentine Day, the Honor 7X can now be acquired in red. Priced at US$199.99, it also comes with a free case, but the amount of units available is limited.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2018 17:55

The Nokia 7 Plus appears in a screenshot. (Source: Nokia Power User)

Nokia 7 Plus leak confirms presumed specifications

HMD's next smartphone, the Nokia 7 Plus has appeared in the flesh for the first time ahead of its launch. The leak suggests rumors about its specs thus far have been spot on.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2018 10:29

The Oculus Go devkit has made an appearance in the wild. (Source: Reddit)

Oculus Go devkit leak shows strong app support

Facebook-owned Oculus is getting closer to the launch of its new standalone Oculus Go headset as the leak of its devkit highlights. Also revealed is that the device will have a rich selection of over 1000 apps when it launches ear...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2018 10:05

Apple's underperforming iPhone X. (Source: Apple)

iPhone holiday sales point to weak iPhone X demand

The first negative holiday quarter of iPhone sales growth suggests that rumors of weaker than expected iPhone X demand were on the money. Despite a record holiday quarter, Apple missed analyst expectations for iPhone sales.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Feb 2018 06:30

The new Gold Edition Razer Phone. (Source: Razer)

Razer Phone gets limited Gold Edition variant

If you are disappointed you missed the green logo edition of the Razer Phone that was made available to early adopters, Razer has launched a new Gold Edition variant with a gold logo. The limited edition model comes with special p...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Feb 2018 06:04

Nokia 8 Android flagship might get a version with OLED display soon

Nokia 8 Sirocco with OLED display might show up at MWC 2018

Next to the 4G LTE-capable Nokia 3310, a Nokia 8 with an OLED display is also expected to drop at MWC 2018. The Sirocco name was used by Nokia more than a decade ago for a handset whose gold-plated favor retailed for more than US$...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Feb 2018 21:05

Windows Polaris could first Arrive on the Surface Phone in late 2018. (Source: Surface-phone.it)

Windows Polaris could run legacy Win32 apps through remote Azure servers

Even though Polaris will not support Win32 apps natively, Microsoft could use Azure-based remote services like RAIL or VAIL for legacy software. The upcoming Surface Phone is rumored to be the first device that will run Polaris an...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Feb 2018 20:08

DxOMark awards the LG V30 a disappointing score of 82, and we're leery

The LG V30 has made its way over to DxOMark. The device manages a rack up a total score of 82, with an underwhelming score of 73 in the video department making us leery of the entire evaluation criterion.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2018 15:01

The Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

List of Samsung devices to receive Android Oreo revealed, Galaxy S6 missing

A list of Samsung devices to receive the Android Oreo update has been gleaned from firmware files of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Most devices listed are no-brainers but the Galaxy S6 is a notable absentee.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2018 14:47

The Honor 7X is a best-seller. (Source: Huawei)

The Honor 7X is now being manufactured locally in India

The Honor 7X, one of our best value picks of 2017, is now being manufactured locally in India, at a Flex manufacturing plant in Chennai.

Ricci Rox, 02 Feb 2018 14:38

Huawei P11 to be launched on March 27

The Huawei P11, or P20 depending on who you ask, has been confirmed to be set for a March 27 launch, at an event scheduled to hold in Paris.

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2018 22:01

The U12 will be announced within the next few months. (Source: HTC)

Deal | HTC U11 sees temporary $100 price slash in the US

The HTC U11, starting today, will see a price slash that shaves $100 off its regular retail price. The deal ends on February 15.

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2018 21:49

5-inch Xperia device pulls up at FCC, 18:9 display a distinct possibility

An unknown Sony Xperia device has made its way over to FCC with a 5-inch display and measurements that point towards an 18:9 display ratio.

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2018 21:38

OnePlus releases report for 2017, company sees explosive rise in revenue

OnePlus has released a report that points towards a significant growth in its sales numbers, with smartphone shipments seeing a 55% year-on-year growth and revenue said to have doubled.

Ricci Rox, 01 Feb 2018 21:26

The Ulefone T2 Pro will be the first device to feature the new Helio P70 SoC

The Helio P70 made a huge splash in the waters last week when it was benchmarked. It looks like we'll be getting a device powered by the SoC as early as next month, as an announcement by Ulefone claims the company's upcoming T2 Pr...

Ricci Rox, 31 Jan 2018 17:26

The next major Sony flagship will likely sport a bezel-less OLED display. (Source: Gizchina)

The next Xperia flagship could sport OLED panels made by LG

Sony has apparently struck a deal with LG, one that will see future Xperia flagships feature LG's OLED display panels.

Ricci Rox, 31 Jan 2018 17:14

The Meizu Pro 7 Plus. (Source: Pricebaba)

Live images of the Meizu 15 Plus have surfaced

Live images of Meizu's upcoming 15 Plus have surfaced, showing a device with nigh-nonexistent bezels and what appears to be a lack of a visible fingerprint sensor.

Ricci Rox, 31 Jan 2018 17:06

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Android smartphone gets MIUI 9.2 on top of Marshmallow, no Nougat in sight

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 gets MIUI 9, but no Nougat

Although the new stable MIUI ROM for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 carries the build number 9.2.4.0, it still uses a Marshmallow core. Sadly, it seems that this Snapdragon 650-powered handset will never get Android Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2018 16:15

Asus ZenFone Max Plus Android smartphone, ZenFone 5 Max coming soon

Mid-range Asus ZenFone 5 Max with Android Oreo onboard surfaces online

The direct successor of the 5.5-inch ZenFone 4 Max has just received its WiFi certification on January 26. The upcoming handset will obviously launch as the ZenFone 5 Max and runs Android 8.0 Oreo.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2018 11:55

Over 700,000 rogue apps removed from Google Play Store in 2017

Thanks to improved focus and machine learning, Google has been able to remove 700,000 bad apps from the Play Store, 99 percent of which were caught before being installed by any users.

Craig Ward, 30 Jan 2018 23:51

Google welcomes its new employees courtesy of HTC. (Source: Google)

Google wraps up $1.1 billion deal for HTC talent

Google has officially welcomed the talent that it purchased from HTC for US$1.1 billion. The team from HTC has been behind the development of the Pixel and Pixel 2 smartphones and will continue to design and develop future Pixel d...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jan 2018 12:12

The Mix 2 offered a stunning design. (Source: Wccftech)

The Mi Mix 2S could be the first Snapdragon 845 device

Xiaomi may be set to announce the launch of the Mi Mix 2S, an update to the Mi Mix 2 that was released back in September, and it could be the first device to feature the new Snapdragon 845.

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2018 09:43

The Vivo Xplay6 was released over a year ago. (Source: Digit)

The Vivo Xplay 7 will sail uncharted waters with a massive 10 GB of RAM on deck

Vivo's upcoming flagship, the Xplay 7, could be the first device to feature 10 GB of RAM. That's impressive, by all means, by we're not sure how useful it would actually be.

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2018 09:33

Apple Macs with ARM coprocessors inside coming by the end of 2018

ARM coprocessors coming to new Mac models later this year

Although we heard rumors involving an ARM coprocessor for Macs already, this time they come from Bloomberg Technology. According to them, Apple might launch three new Mac models in 2018 that feature an ARM coprocessor for improved...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2018 01:05

ZTE Blade V9 Android smartphone hits FCC

ZTE Blade V9 with Android Oreo onboard hits FCC

The device that arrived at FCC features the ID code SRQ-ZTEBLADEV9 and its specs confirm some of the previous leaks, such as 2 GB/3 GB RAM and 16 GB/32 GB storage variants. Fortunately, the operating system pre-installed is Androi...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 17:35