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Report shows Honor may have ran a campaign against the new Redmi Note 5 on social media

A detailed report by Onphones has shown proof of Honor India running a subtle, clandestine social media campaign against Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 5 devices on Twitter.
Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 00:30
The Mi Mix 2. (Source: Wccftech)

The Mi Mix 2S is coming on March 27

The Mi Mix 2S has finally been confirmed to be official and on its way. It will be launched on March 27, which, quite interestingly, is the same day the upcoming Huawei P20 is billed to be unveiled.
Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 00:00
The BlackBerry KEYone operates on Android 7.1 Nougat. (Source: The Verge)

850,000 BlackBerry devices were shipped in 2017

Shipping figures for BlackBerry and TCL have been revealed: 850,000 BlackBerry devices were shipped in 2017. According to reports, BlackBerry management have been calling the year a success, especially in part due to the BlackBerr...
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2018 19:17
ZTE Tempo Go Android Go smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor (Source: ZTE USA)

MWC 2018 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210-powered ZTE Tempo Go joins the Android Go crowd

The ZTE Tempo Go might look familiar to some, and this happens for a good reason: this Android Go handset is nothing more than a ZTE Tempo X with a new name and Google's highly optimized Android Oreo variant. The specs are exactly...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2018 15:40
The ZTE Blade V9 and V9 Vita. (Source: CNET)

MWC 2018 | ZTE introduces the Blade V9 and V9 Vita in grand style

ZTE has announced the release of its two new devices, the Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita. The V9 will be powered by a Snapdragon 450, while the V9 Vita opts for the less powerful Snapdragon 435. Both devices feature 18:9 displays, wit...
Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2018 19:51
The Huawei P20 will officially launch on March 27 in Paris. (Source: Android Authority/Huawei)

Huawei P20 name is now official, set to launch on March 27

The upcoming successor to the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus will be the P20 and not P11. This was confirmed in a Huawei launch invite teaser, which confirms the March 27 launch date in Paris along with indications of a triple-camera set...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Feb 2018 15:40
The Redmi Note 5 Pro. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Android 8.1 update for the Redmi Note 5 Pro will likely bring Treble support

A teardown of the Redmi Note 5 Pro's firmware has revealed the famous “ro.treble.enabled" line in its build.prop, one that points towards the presence of Project Treble support in the build. MIUI is certainly divisive, so Treble s...
Ricci Rox, 24 Feb 2018 23:55
Purported renders of the Mi Max 3. (Source: CJ.Sina)

Mi Max 3 to support wireless charging, feature iris scanner

A teardown of the upcoming Mi Max 3's firmware has revealed details of the device's admittedly impressive features. The plus-sized device will feature an iris scanner and wireless charging, both features that have never been seen ...
Ricci Rox, 23 Feb 2018 17:56
Q4 2017 saw Gartner record the first decline in smartphone sales. (Source: TheDigitalWay/Pixabay)

Q4 2017 brought the first ever decline in smartphone sales according to Gartner

Gartner has recorded a 5.6 percent decline in smartphone sales from Q4 2016 to Q4 2017. Key reasons given include a lack of good budget smartphone options and owners of more expensive phones opting for a longer phone lifecycle bef...
Craig Ward, 23 Feb 2018 17:49
Intel's 5G modems will be included in select HP, Lenovo, Dell and Microsoft laptops. (Source: Intel)

5G laptops to arrive by 2019 thanks to Intel/HP/Lenovo/Dell partnership

Previously scheduled for 2020 adoption, 5G networks could come as soon as 2019, at least for the US and Chinese regions, thanks to a partnership made by Intel with the most important laptop OEMs.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Feb 2018 15:49
The Mi 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Firmware files of the Mi 7 throw some more light on what we should expect from the Xiaomi flagship

The Mi 7 will be Xiaomi's next device in its premium Mi product line. A teardown of what appears to be the device's firmware has revealed some more information about it. Files on the firmware point towards the presence of features...
Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 23:20
The Meizu M6 Note. (Source: Pocket Lint)

The Meizu X2 is coming, and it will be powered by the Snapdragon 845

Meizu Vice President Li Nan has confirmed that a new device is in the works. The device, the Meizu X2, will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 and will likely ship with a price tag in the $450 range when it is launched much later in...
Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 16:48
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini.

The ZTE Blade V9 and Moto G6 Play pay a quick visit to Geekbench

The Blade V9 has made the trip over to Geekbench, Snapdragon 450 in tow. It's joined by the Moto G6 Play, Motorola's upcoming budget device which features the less impressive Snapdragon 430.
Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2018 16:02
Xiaomi has been backing up the Black Shark Tech Inc. mobile-making company since August 2017. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's "Blackshark" gaming phone spotted in AnTuTu benchmarks

The 'Blackshark" comes equipped with a Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 8 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. It also integrates a 2160 x 1080 screen and runs Android 8.0. The AnTuTu benchmark results place it above the Samsung G...
Bogdan Solca, 21 Feb 2018 13:35
Huawei Honor 7X Android phablet, unlocked variant could retail as Mate SE in the US

Unlocked Huawei Honor 7X apparently being rebranded as Mate SE in the US

At the end of last week, the Huawei Mate SE was listed on both Amazon and B&H Photo Video. Even more, it also got an official page on Huawei's website. However, all these listings of the rebranded Huawei Honor 7X were removed sinc...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Feb 2018 13:33
The leak does not reveal any device renders or schematics. (Source: Pocket-lint)

HTC's entry-level Desire 12 specs revealed through leaked retail box

HTC is once again pushing the envelope for entry-level devices with the upcoming Desire 12.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Feb 2018 14:57
Xiaomi could become the fourth-largest smartphone brand in the world by the end of the year. (Source: Business Today)

Xiaomi could become the second largest Chinese smartphone brand by Q2 2018

A report by analytics firm Digitimes has projected Xiaomi to overtake OPPO and become the second biggest Chinese smartphone brand in the world, just behind Huawei.
Ricci Rox, 19 Feb 2018 20:14
Maze Alpha X Smartphone Review

81% Maze Alpha X Smartphone Review

Cheap, bezel-less, good? The Maze Alpha X succeeds the recently introduced Maze Alpha and sells for 50 Euros (~$62) more on the virtual shop counter. On the outside, the screen has grown by 240 pixels vertically and the pixel-free portion on the front was decreased accordingly. We will evaluate the device's strengths and weaknesses in this review.
Mediatek Helio P25 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 6.00" | 210 g
Florian Schaar, 18 Feb 2018 23:49
The Mi Mix 2S could be the world's first SD 845-powered smartphone. (Source: Weibo / XDA Developers)

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is coming for real, iPhone X-like gestures and Snapdragon 845 in tow (video)

New evidence points to the existence of the highly anticipated Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S — the first smartphone touted to sport the Snapdragon 845 SoC. The Mi Mix 2S could also feature iPhone X-like gestures for navigation along with a sid...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Feb 2018 23:33
Expect a full screen and 18:9 aspect ratio with the HTC Desire 12. (Source: TechRadar)

Leak claims new HTC device is the HTC Desire 12

Notebookcheck recently reported on a new smartphone being developed by HTC, however, the device was codenamed "Breeze" at the time. This new model is now expected to be the upcoming HTC Desire 12.
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2018 22:06
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Note 5 Pro roll out in India

The Snapdragon 625-powered Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is an affordable all-rounder that starts at US$156, while the slightly more expensive Redmi Note 5 Pro employs a Snapdragon 636 chip, a dual main camera, and a 20 MP selfie shooter.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2018 20:05
3D render of the 8-4 inch MediaPad M5. (Source: Gizmochina)

Leaked report offers potential MediaPad M5 specs

Huawei is widely expected to reveal new devices at MWC 2018 which may include the latest tablets in the MediaPad range. Leaks about the MediaPad M5 report that three variations will be made available.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2018 21:49
Huawei was founded by a former member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. (Source: GamerSeason)

US spy chiefs stick Huawei on "no buy" list

The heads of a number of American intelligence agencies have backed a "no buy" list that includes devices produced by Chinese manufacturers Huawei and ZTE. The agents praised American telecommunications companies for not bowing do...
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2018 18:59
MIUI 9 rolled out in November last year. (Source: Gizmochina)

List of Xiaomi devices to receive MIUI 10 surfaces

The next version of Xiaomi's MIUI skin, likely to be named MIUI X, will be released to all recent devices. We expect a rollout in the second half of the year.
Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2018 08:54
Blackview BV9000 Pro Smartphone Review

80% Blackview BV9000 Pro Smartphone Review

Powerful brick. Back in August, we had the BV8000 Pro in review. Today, we are proud to present its successor, the BV9000, and you better watch out: That thing is a massive brick and most likely tougher than a human being. It also marks a point in time where Blackview is the only OEM with two current outdoor smartphones listed in our database. The newcomer shares several features with its own predecessor. In some aspects Blackview has managed to improve upon the phone, in others the company has made it worse. Let’s take a closer look and find out what exactly this means in our extensive review of the BV9000.
Mediatek Helio P25 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.70" | 253 g
Florian Schaar, 13 Feb 2018 18:03
Asus is rumored to showcase the ROG gaming phone at MWC this year. (Source: NoypiGeeks)

Rumor | Asus is working on a gaming smartphone

The upcoming smartphone could be showcased at MWC 2018 together with the Zenfone 5 family. Being a gaming device, Asus could also opt to release it under the ROG brand.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Feb 2018 16:08
Mi India Xiaomi Mi TV teaser still image (Source: @XiaomiIndia)

Xiaomi Mi TV apparently heading for India

While the Redmi Note 5 is headed for India and expected to arrive on February 14, it looks like the Mi TV is going to be introduced locally on the same day.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 21:15
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
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini.

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
The Mi Note 3. (The Indian Express)

Deal | The Mi Note 3 is currently available for under $300

The Mi Note 3, one of our top value picks of 2017, has seen yet another price slash—one that takes the price tag of its base model below the $300 mark.
Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:15
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 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
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 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
Image: Oukitel

Oukitel's U18 is a courageous copycat of the iPhone X, complete with a "notched-display."

Are you an Android user wishes your phone had a huge notch in the display, a la the iPhone X? Chinese OEM Oukitel has you covered. Their new U18, available for pre-order today, is a USD $159 Android alternative to Apple's flagship...
Sam Medley, 02 Feb 2018 00:43
The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

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
Never settle. (Source: XDA-Developers)

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
Save the date. (Source: Gizmochina)

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 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
Image: Lenovo

Gemini Lake meets Yoga: Lenovo posts spec sheet for upcoming Yoga 330 powered by Pentium Silver N5000

Lenovo just posted a spec sheet and user manual for the Yoga 330, an upcoming low-range convertible powered by Intel's new Gemini Lake Pentium and Celeron processors. No word on pricing yet, but based on the specs, it should retai...
Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2018 22:32
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
The average Chinese youth is, perhaps, likelier to use an iPhone. (Source: South China Morning Post)

Study in China shows age demographic of smartphone users

A study by Chinese analytic firm Jiguang has provided data that throws some light on the demographical userbase of Xiaomi and Huawei smartphones in China.
Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2018 09:05
Mi Notebook Air 13.3". (Source: MI)

The updated Xiaomi Notebook Air 13.3" features Kaby Lake-R CPUs, and costs almost $1000

Xiaomi has released an update to its 2017 Mi Air 13.3" offerings. The updated model of the notebook will be powered by the 8th-gen Intel CPUs, with an accompanying price tag close to the $1000 mark.
Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2018 08:43
The Mi 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Mi 7 to snub MWC launch, cost north of $450

The Mi 7, Xiaomi's next premium device, is set for a post-MWC announcement. The device has also been touted to launch with a price tag close to the $500 mark.
Ricci Rox, 29 Jan 2018 22:27
Chuwi could hopefully offer upgrades to Android 7.0 at least, as the 5.1 version is really outdated. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi's dual OS Hi8 Air tablet coming soon

The entry-level tablet runs Windows 10 and Android 5.1 at the same time. It is powered by Intel's X5 Cherry Trail X8350 clocked at 1.44 GHz / 1.92 GHz coupled with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Package also includes a Bl...
Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2018 14:40
The Mi 5X, (Source: Xiaomi)

Purported real images of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have surfaced

The Mi 6X will succeed the Mi 5X that doubled up as the Mi A1 last year. A new leak with live images of the supposed device has surfaced online.
Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2018 17:22

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