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The selfie cam appears to be placed in the lower right of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S. (Source: Xiaomi)

Update | Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S officially released, boasts impressive specs and quad-layer ceramic body

The Mi MIX 2S is powered by an overclocked Snapdragon 845 SOC coupled with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, and the body/back plate will be made out of quad-layered ceramic material, which is more resistant to scratches. It will also ...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Mar 2018 14:55

Official specifications sheet and pricing details of the Huawei P20, P20 Pro, and P20 Lite revealed

The Huawei P20, P20 Pro, and P20 Lite are set to be launched tomorrow in Paris. Specifications and pricing details of the devices have leaked, with the P20 particularly looking like a fine balance of features and price.

Ricci Rox, 26 Mar 2018 16:02

OnePlus will no longer sell the OnePlus 5T in North America

OnePlus has announced that it will no longer sell the OnePlus 5T in North America. The 5T was released in November, just four months ago, so this could go down as the shortest sales cycle of any device ever. It, of course, also me...

Ricci Rox, 26 Mar 2018 15:27

The Blackview P10000 Pro. (Source: Blackview)

The Blackview P10000 Pro features an...11000 mAh battery

Blackview is set to debut yet another battery monster in the P10000 Pro. The device will feature an 11000 mAh battery, USB Type-C, and 25W fast charge that’s said to charge the device full in slightly over two hours.

Ricci Rox, 25 Mar 2018 15:21

The leaked OnePlus 6 specs position it as a high-end smartphone that could rival even the Samsung Galaxy S9+. (Source: GizmoChina)

OnePlus 6 specs get leaked

The latest leaked specs reveal that the OnePlus 6 will only have a few things in common with the Oppo R15. The high-end Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage, plus the 20 MP selfie cam and the 20 MP + 16 M...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Mar 2018 17:09

ZTE Nubia V18 Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (Source: Nubia Technology)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered ZTE Nubia V18 phablet debuts in China

With a price of around US$205, the new 6-inch ZTE Nubia V18 is powered by the ubiquitous Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mid-range processor. It also features 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a 4,000 mAh battery. Sadly, it does not c...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2018 14:45

The Huawei P9 will receive its Oreo update in May. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Huawei P9, Mate 8, and Honor 6X set to receive Oreo updates in a bit

The Huawei Honor 6X was released back in 2016 on Android Marshmallow. It received the update to Nougat a few months later and is set for one final blaze, with confirmation on Huawei's forums touting a May 2018 Oreo rollout for the...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 03:29

Huawei's hopes of making any headway in the US market have been dashed. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei's plans of developing a presence in the US takes another major hit as Best Buy ends business partnership

Best Buy has pulled out of its partnership with Huawei. This means that the Chinese OEM will no longer be able to sell its smartphones via the retail store. Best Buy was Huawei's major channel of selling smartphones in brick-and-m...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 03:08

The Meizu E3. (Source: TechnologyNewsWorld)

The Meizu E3 is a device with powerful cameras and a price tag under $300

Meizu has announced the release of the next device in its mid-range E-series. The E3 features a Snapdragon 636, a powerful dual rear camera setup, 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and fast charging technology.

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 03:02

The Redmi Note 5 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Redmi Note 5 Pro can now be updated to Android 8.1, Treble support in tow

The Indian Redmi Note 5 Pro launched on Android Nougat, while its Chinese variant ran on Oreo out of the box. The latter enjoys Treble support, and a discovery has shown that users of the Indian model can flash the Chinese Oreo bu...

Ricci Rox, 23 Mar 2018 02:45

The Huawei P20 Pro is expected to feature a massive 40 MP main sensor. (Source: TechRadar)

Is Huawei developing a 512 GB phone?

It appears Huawei might be working on a smartphone that offers a whopping 512 GB of storage space. A recent online listing for a Huawei device offers specification details such as 6 GB RAM and 512 GB ROM. If the Chinese technology...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2018 23:27

The Finney smartphone may feature specs such as 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM, and a 5.5-inch display. (Source: Sirin Labs)

Huawei could be working on a blockchain smartphone

There has been a report suggesting that Huawei Technologies is developing a smartphone that could utilize blockchain technology. Officials from the Chinese multinational have apparently been in talks with representatives from Siri...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Mar 2018 21:07

Lenovo S5 announced, Snapdragon 625 in tow

Lenovo has announced the launch of its new mid-ranger, the S5. The S5 features a 5.7-inch FHD+ display, a 13 MP + 13 MP dual rear camera setup, a Snapdragon 625, 3000 mAh battery, and USB Type-C. All of that at a price point just ...

Ricci Rox, 21 Mar 2018 23:17

Xiaomi Mi A1 details after applying the new update

Last month's security patch finally available for the Xiaomi Mi A1 in Europe

Although Xiaomi released Android 8.0 Oreo for the Mi A1 handset before the end of 2017 as they previously had promised, the first security patch of the new year arrives with a long delay. Even worse, the new firmware does not brin...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2018 11:55

Huawei P20 Lite goes official, launches as the Nova 3e in China

Huawei has launched the first of the P20 smartphones, the P20 Lite, in Europe and China with the Chinese variant being christened the Nova 3e. With a midrange Kirin 659 at the helm of affairs, the P20 Lite features a notched 19:9 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Mar 2018 07:03

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

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

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

ZTE Headquarters. (Source: Digital Trends)

After a lackluster 2016, ZTE recorded a whopping US$736 million profit in 2017

ZTE was hit with a massive US$892 million fine by the US government back in 2016, a fine that led to the company posting a massive US$377 million net loss for that year. All looks to be well with the Chinese electronics giant now,...

Ricci Rox, 19 Mar 2018 00:00

The Samsung Galaxy S9. (Source: The Inquirer)

Samsung releases kernel sources for the S9 and S9+

Samsung has released kernel sources for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, just weeks after the devices were announced. The combination of kernel sources and Project Treble support should ensure that the devices get excellent communit...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 20:43

Honor 7X receives Oreo beta, Treble support in tow

The Honor 7X is currently receiving its first Oreo beta. The update brings a number of UI changes and the much-expected Project Treble support that will allow the device enjoy the community development it has lacked so far.

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 20:28

The Redmi Note 4 was powered by a Snapdragon 625. (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumors of a mysterious Xiaomi device with the phantom Snapdragon 632 allude to vaporware

Word of a device powered by a "Snapdragon 632" has surfaced again, and just like the first time out, we're leery. There doesn't look to be any such SoC in the works, and the source information is as wonky as it gets.

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 16:34

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

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

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

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

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

An MXM graphics card has a reduced form factor and comes with no additional cooling system. (Source: Tom's Hardware)

Rumor | ASRock could be getting into graphics card production

ASRock is more likely to produce MXM graphics cards for its own mini PC lineups rather than get into discrete gaming and mining card production. However, considering the AMD partnership and the current GPU crisis, ASRock could hel...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Mar 2018 12:42

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

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

VIVO V9 surfaces online on Weibo

The teaser image that was posted on Weibo reveals an iPhone X-style display with a similar notch as that of Apple's flagship that more and more Chinese brands seem to be after these days. The VIVO V9 will have a 24 MP front camera...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2018 17:57

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

Broadcom has made offers of US$117 billion and US$121 billion to acquire Qualcomm. (Source: Mac Rumors)

CFIUS may have just stopped Broadcom acquiring Qualcomm

It seems that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) may have just thwarted any further attempt by Broadcom to succeed in its quest to takeover Qualcomm. CFIUS has sent a letter raising concerns to offici...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2018 22:30

American company Essential has already patented a design for a pop-up selfie camera. (Source: CNET)

Vivo may mass produce its Apex concept phone

Vivo’s Apex concept phone was one of the more interesting products on display at the recent Mobile World Congress. The device offered a massive screen-to-body ratio, an in-display fingerprint sensor and a cool pop-up camera. The C...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2018 22:03

Xiaomi may be heading to Western shores soon.

Challenger approaching: Xiaomi may enter the U.S. smartphone market by the end of the year

The 4th largest smartphone manufacturer (as of Q4 2017) may be entering one of the only markets it hasn't actively pursued: the United States. While the brand sells several other electronic devices (like speakers and home products...

Sam Medley, 05 Mar 2018 18:34

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

Broadcom has recently been trying to acquire Qualcomm. (Source: LiveMint)

Broadcom could redomicile to the US soon

According to a report, technology company Broadcom Limited could be redomiciling to the US in the near future, possibly by May. The company is currently based in Singapore and has a co-headquarters in San Jose, California. Broadco...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2018 00:28

Apple shipped 8 million wearables in 4Q17. (Source: NY Times)

Apple tops global wearables market

It seems Apple is now ready to dominate the global wearables market after the company claimed top spot in market share for the fourth quarter in 2017. According to data analysts IDC, Apple also led in market share and shipment vol...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Mar 2018 18:37

The Snapdragon 700 series will bring AI and premium features to lower price tiers. (Source: Anandtech)

MWC 2018 | AI for the masses: Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform Series

On the occasion of MWC 2018, Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform series SoCs tailored towards bringing on-device AI and satisfying the needs of Chinese OEMs for more premium features at lower price tiers.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Feb 2018 17:02

Chinese Tech

Update | Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S officially released, boasts impressive specs and quad-layer ceramic body

Official specifications sheet and pricing details of the Huawei P20, P20 Pro, and P20 Lite revealed

OnePlus will no longer sell the OnePlus 5T in North America

The Blackview P10000 Pro features an...11000 mAh battery

OnePlus 6 specs get leaked

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered ZTE Nubia V18 phablet debuts in China

Huawei P9, Mate 8, and Honor 6X set to receive Oreo updates in a bit

Huawei's plans of developing a presence in the US takes another major hit as Best Buy ends business partnership

The Meizu E3 is a device with powerful cameras and a price tag under $300

The Redmi Note 5 Pro can now be updated to Android 8.1, Treble support in tow

Is Huawei developing a 512 GB phone?

Huawei could be working on a blockchain smartphone

Lenovo S5 announced, Snapdragon 625 in tow

Last month's security patch finally available for the Xiaomi Mi A1 in Europe

Huawei P20 Lite goes official, launches as the Nova 3e in China

Official images of the Mi Mix 2S finally released

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

Xiaomi has released Oreo kernel sources for the Mi A1

After a lackluster 2016, ZTE recorded a whopping US$736 million profit in 2017

Samsung releases kernel sources for the S9 and S9+

Honor 7X receives Oreo beta, Treble support in tow

Rumors of a mysterious Xiaomi device with the phantom Snapdragon 632 allude to vaporware

HTC U12+ specs get leaked

T-Mobile finally gets the Motorola Moto E4

Huawei Y7 (2018) renders surface online

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

OPPO F7 coming with a notch on March 26

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

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

79% Oukitel K10 Smartphone Review

Rumor | ASRock could be getting into graphics card production

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

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

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

VIVO V9 surfaces online on Weibo

Lenovo S5 smartphone most likely to launch this month

CFIUS may have just stopped Broadcom acquiring Qualcomm

Vivo may mass produce its Apex concept phone

Challenger approaching: Xiaomi may enter the U.S. smartphone market by the end of the year

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

Broadcom could redomicile to the US soon

Apple tops global wearables market

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MWC 2018 | AI for the masses: Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform Series

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