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Official images of the Mi Mix 2S finally released

Xiaomi has released an official teaser for the upcoming Mi Mix 2S. The device is showing sporting minimal bezels and no notch. All things considered, it looks exactly like the Mi Mix 2. The device will feature a Snapdragon 845 and...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2018 00:08

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro get listed on Geekbench

The upcoming Huawei P20 Pro has been spotted on Geekbench and has posted some good numbers albeit more or less in line with the scores posted by the P20. While benchmark numbers are not everything, the P20 and its Pro cousin fall ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Mar 2018 14:19

It features a headphone jack, at least. (Source: Fonearena)

This is the OPPO R15 which likely also doubles up as the OnePlus 6

OPPO has announced its two new devices, the R15 and R15 Dream Mirror, in China. If history's anything to go by, the upcoming OnePlus 6 will share a lot of similarities with these devices, including a notch and a 3.5mm jack.

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2018 01:35

The Razer Phone is the only device in the world with Quick Charge 4.0 support

Qualcomm released Quick Charge 4.0 back in November 2016 and followed it up with an improved Quick Charge 4+ seven months later. Both versions of the technology don't look to have a lot of takers, though, with the list of supporte...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2018 01:12

The Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is finally receiving its stable Oreo update

Seven months after the release of Android Oreo, the Samsung Galaxy S8 is finally receiving the stable update to Android 8.0. Users in the US on Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile have gotten updates, with the story being similar in Aus...

Ricci Rox, 20 Mar 2018 00:41

LG Zone 4 budget Android smartphone (Source: Verizon Wireless)

Verizon intros the LG Zone 4 phone with Snapdragon 425 and HDR support

The latest result of the collaboration between LG and Verizon Wireless is the LG Zone 4 low-end Android smartphone. The highlights of this handset include a 5-inch HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB i...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 21:35

BLU Vivo XL 3 Android phone with Oreo onboard (Source: Amazon)

5.5-inch BLU Vivo XL 3 hits Amazon with Android Oreo onboard

One month after the Android Nougat-driven BLU Vivo X got listed on Amazon, the US-based company BLU Products is back with a 5.5-inch handset that runs Android Oreo out of the box. The BLU Vivo XL 3 has a 2:1 ratio display, a singl...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 18:05

The Galaxy S9+ is the smartphone with the highest production cost released by Samsung to date. (Source: TechInsights)

Samsung is spending US$379.5 to produce a Galaxy S9+

The Galaxy S9+ is Samsung's costliest device to produce to date, but it's still less expensive than the iPhone X. Among the most expensive components integrated in the Galaxy S9 there are the Exynos 9810 SoC, the AMOLED screen and...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Mar 2018 13:05

Alcatel 1X Android Go smartphone to hit the US mid-2018

Alcatel 1X and 3V coming to the US in the coming months

Introduced back in February during MWC 2018 alongside the Alcatel 3, 3X, and 5, the Android Go-powered Alcatel 1X and the 6-inch Alcatel 3V with a dual camera setup are both ready for the US market. Although the prices and launch ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2018 10:05

Xiaomi has released Oreo kernel sources for the Mi A1

Xiaomi has released Android 8.0 kernel sources for the Mi A1. The device's Nougat sources were released a few weeks ago, so this is rather unexpected from Xiaomi. A surprise, but a welcome one to be sure.

Ricci Rox, 19 Mar 2018 00:30

Samsung USA is offering big discounts on S9 accessory bundles. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung USA offering steep discounts on S9 bundles

Samsung is pulling out all the stops to encourage people to upgrade to its new Galaxy S9 models. US customers can currently enjoy steep discounts on genuine accessories when purchasing the new models outright.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2018 05:56

The Xperia XZ2 is the first Sony smartphone without a headphone jack. (Source: Sony)

Sony says it is following market trends with headphone jack omission on XZ2/Compact

Sony has explained its reasons for dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack on its new Xperia XZ2 series. According to the company, it is because of design reasons and the market trend towards wireless headphones.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2018 11:35

The HTC U12+ will come with a dual 8 MP camera on the front and 16 MP + 12 MP cameras on the back. (Source: Evan Blass)

HTC U12+ specs get leaked

HTC may completely skip the U12 launch and release the U12+ flagship smartphone in mid Q2 this year. As a competitor for Samsung's Galaxy S9+, the U12+ comes with a WQHD+ LCD screen, top of the line Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM, 6...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Mar 2018 16:49

The Lenovo Mirage Solo standalone VR headset. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Snapdragon 835-powered Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset coming May 11

First introduced at CES 2018 with a planned mid-year launch, Lenovo’s Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset will land on May 11. The device features what is effectively a built-in smartphone to provide a completely untethered VR experie...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Mar 2018 04:45

Motorola Moto E4 Moto E4 low-end Android smartphone

T-Mobile finally gets the Motorola Moto E4

Although the Moto E4 has been around since last July and Verizon Wireless has been selling it ever since for just US$69.99, T-Mobile decided to add this 5-inch Android Nougat smartphone to its portfolio now instead of waiting for ...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 12:20

Huawei Y7 (2018) mid-range phone rumored to feature a 2:1 5.5-inch display, single main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (Source: Android Headlines)

Huawei Y7 (2018) renders surface online

Shortly after seeing the Huawei Y9 (2018) launch in Thailand, an unofficial render of the next-gen Huawei Y7 surfaced online. This mid-range Android handset is rumored to feature a 5.5-inch display with 2,160 x 1,080 pixels, a sin...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 08:35

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (Source: Raspberry)

Raspberry announces the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ with same US$35 price as its predecessor

Raspberry have announced the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, an update to the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B that originally released two years ago. The most significant improvements are in networking (wired and wireless) and an increase in ...

Craig Ward, 14 Mar 2018 23:33

The R15 proudly features the controversial iPhone X notch. (Source: Weibo)

Oppo R15/R15 Plus specs leaked on Weibo

Oppo's upcoming R15 and R15 Plus smartphone models will be powered by MediaTek's Helio P60 SoC and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, respectively. Both come with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage, pre-installed Android 8.1, a 20 MP selfie cam, a...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Mar 2018 13:05

Essential is rolling out the Android 8.1 update customers. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone PH-1 Android 8.1 Oreo update now live for all users

Andy Rubin has green lit the rollout of the Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Essential Phone PH-1. The update is available immediately to all users over-the-air and brings a raft of new features to the device.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Mar 2018 09:25

Honor 7C Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (Source: Honor China)

Honor 7C now official in China with Snapdragon 450 and dual cameras in tow

Although the rest of the world has to wait for it, the 5.99-inch Honor 7C has just been introduced in China. The specs of this handset also include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 3 GB or 4 GB RAM, a dual camera setup on the ...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 23:42

OPPO F7 teaser shows notched display (Source: OPPO)

OPPO F7 coming with a notch on March 26

OPPO F7, the successor of the OPPO F5 lineup, will be unveiled on March 26. Although most technical details are still to be revealed, we know of the 6.2-inch display with a rather strange resolution of 2,280 x 1,080 pixels and its...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 19:47

Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) details (Source: Geekbench Browser)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) hits Geekbench

Although the upcoming Galaxy J-series handsets are rumored to feature Samsung Exynos processors, the Samsung SM-J805G device — believed to be the Galaxy J8+ (2018) — surfaced online with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 under the hood, 4...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2018 12:12

President Trump has personally intervened quash Broadcom's accquisition plans for Qualcomm. (Source: Daily Observer)

In a highly unusual move, President Trump blocks Broadcom bid for Qualcomm

US president Donald Trump has personally intervened to quash the proposed acquisition of Qualcomm by Singapore-based Broadcom. In signing an executive order barring the deal, President Trump cited US national security concerns as ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2018 11:27

The Samsung Galaxy S9. (Source: The Inquirer)

The first day of Samsung Galaxy S9 sales in Korea show it lagging behind the S8

A report by a Korean outlet has estimated the S9 day-one pre-order sales numbers to stand at 180,000, down 31% from the S8's 260,000 figure. It's about expected, though, as the S9 doesn't actually offer a substantial upgrade over ...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:51

The Mi 7 is likely being re-developed, will now feature a notch

A while ago, a report by XDA-Developers detailed the Mi 7 using information gleaned from a new firmware file. According to a new report, though, the Mi 7 may have gone through significant changes over the past few weeks, with alte...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:43

Samsung finally releases official roadmap for Oreo release

Samsung Canada has released a roadmap for the rollout of Android Oreo. The S8 and S8+ will receive their updates on March 19, and the Note 8 about a week later. Users of other new Samsung devices will, of course, have to wait till...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 23:03

The Huawei Mate SE is the Honor 7X the US deserved

Huawei has released the Mate SE, a rebrand of the hugely popular Honor 7X. The Mate SE is identical to the Honor 7X but features a slightly tweaked camera design, an extra GB of RAM, and 32 more GBs of storage. It comes with a pri...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 22:09

This appears to be an official press render for the P20 Pro. (Source: GSMArena)

The upcoming Huawei P20 devices will feature vertically-aligned rear cameras - Live images and hands on video leaked

Press renders and live images of the Huawei P20, P20 Lite, and P20 Pro have shown them all sporting vertically aligned rear cameras—tri-rear cameras in the case of the P20 Pro. This comes after a video by Huawei teased a horizonta...

Ricci Rox, 12 Mar 2018 20:40

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 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

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Official images of the Mi Mix 2S finally released

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro get listed on Geekbench

This is the OPPO R15 which likely also doubles up as the OnePlus 6

The Razer Phone is the only device in the world with Quick Charge 4.0 support

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is finally receiving its stable Oreo update

Verizon intros the LG Zone 4 phone with Snapdragon 425 and HDR support

5.5-inch BLU Vivo XL 3 hits Amazon with Android Oreo onboard

Samsung is spending US$379.5 to produce a Galaxy S9+

Alcatel 1X and 3V coming to the US in the coming months

Xiaomi has released Oreo kernel sources for the Mi A1

Samsung USA offering steep discounts on S9 bundles

Sony says it is following market trends with headphone jack omission on XZ2/Compact

HTC U12+ specs get leaked

Lenovo Snapdragon 835-powered Mirage Solo Daydream VR headset coming May 11

T-Mobile finally gets the Motorola Moto E4

Huawei Y7 (2018) renders surface online

Raspberry announces the new Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ with same US$35 price as its predecessor

86% ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro ZD552KL Smartphone Review

Oppo R15/R15 Plus specs leaked on Weibo

Essential Phone PH-1 Android 8.1 Oreo update now live for all users

Honor 7C now official in China with Snapdragon 450 and dual cameras in tow

OPPO F7 coming with a notch on March 26

The Best Smartphones of MWC 2018

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Samsung Galaxy J8+ (2018) hits Geekbench

In a highly unusual move, President Trump blocks Broadcom bid for Qualcomm

The first day of Samsung Galaxy S9 sales in Korea show it lagging behind the S8

The Mi 7 is likely being re-developed, will now feature a notch

Samsung finally releases official roadmap for Oreo release

The Huawei Mate SE is the Honor 7X the US deserved

The upcoming Huawei P20 devices will feature vertically-aligned rear cameras - Live images and hands on video leaked

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

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

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-driven ZTE Nubia N3 spotted online

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

Upcoming ZTE Nubia devices will ship with stock Android

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

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

Full Huawei P20 range leaks out, notches galore

Opinion: The iPhone X notch is not great design, so why copy it?

77% Huawei P Smart Smartphone Review

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

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

Lenovo S5 smartphone most likely to launch this month

Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE Advanced now available for everyone

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845-powered Nokia 9 coming later this year

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

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

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

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