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.
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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.
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.
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...
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.
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
Mediatek Helio P25 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.70" | 253 g
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
The Helio P70 makes a visit to Antutu, trades blows with the Kirin 960
The Helio P70 has made its way over to AnTuTu and it shines, with scores showing the chipset giving the Kirin 960 a run for its money.
Smartphone shipments in China drop for the first time
Although the Chinese market recorded a few quarterly drops in the past, 2017 was the first year ever to end with a negative smartphone shipments growth.
Vivo X20 Plus with under-glass fingerprint sensor gets detailed specs and price upon Chinese launch
The in-display fingerprint sensor from Synaptics will be featured for the first time in the Vivo X20 Plus smartphone. This model comes with mid-range specs and will only be available in China at launch.
The Honor 7X is now on sale on Amazon US
The Honor 7X was one of our value picks of 2017 and it has finally gone on sale on Amazon US. The device itself may cost just $200 but tax and handling fees bring the total up to $225.
The next Huawei P-series device could be the P11 after all
Huawei's upcoming P-series device was said to be the P20 but that may not be the case as a document showing the "Huawei P11" moniker as trademarked by the company has surfaced.
The Meizu M15 Plus will take the bezel-less life to the extreme
The Meizu 15 Plus will be Meizu's next flagship and it will feature top of the line features and a killer design.
Three new ChromeOS educations notebooks from Lenovo starting at US$219
Lenovo has revealed three updated education Chromebooks for 2018, with the 100e and 300e providing rugged budget friendly options for classrooms, and the 500e adding some style and a pen for older children or university usage.
Lenovo introduces four new Windows 10 education notebooks starting at US$219
Lenovo has announced refreshes to their education line of notebooks from the entry-level 100e, to the more substantial ThinkPad 11e and 11e Yoga.
Nine released Honor devices to run on Oreo: Honor 8 a surprise inclusion, Honor 6X snubbed
An Honor representative on Huawei's official forums has confirmed the list of Honor devices that will run on the Oreo-based EMUI 8.0, with the Honor 8 and V8 surprise inclusions, and the Honor 6X apparently set to miss out.
Here's all you need to know about Xiaomi's upcoming Surge S2 SoC
The Surge S2 will be Xiaomi's second attempt at creating an in-house SoC. Details of the chipset have leaked and it looks rather interesting, with performance values that we expect to trade blows with the Snapdragon 821.
BLU R2 Plus budget smartphone hits Amazon
The 5.5-inch BLU R2 Plus is now available via Amazon for US$179.99. Its specs include a MediaTek MT6753 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage.
CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year
CES 2018 has come and gone, and we have witnessed OEMs showcasing the best of their innovations. While we had some noteworthy announcements that will shape the tech industry for years to come, there were also a lot of me-too products on display as well. We recap the event to look at some of the products that were show-stoppers and discuss what they may indicate for the overall tech landscape this year.
Deal | The Xiaomi Mi A1 is currently available on eBay for just $225
The Mi A1, one of our best value picks for 2017, is currently on sale on eBay at a nigh-unpassable price point of $225, $50 off its price on Amazon.
Honor 8 users petition company for Oreo update
The Honor 8, Honor’s flagship of 2016, was confirmed to not be eligible for an Android Oreo update, and users of the device do not take kindly to that, apparently.
Purported images and details of the Mi Max 3 surface
The Mi Max 3 will be Xiaomi’s phablet for the year and leaks of the device are already pouring in. The latest one details a 7-inch unit with dual rear cameras, an 18:9 FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 660, and a 5500 mAh battery. All fo...
ZTE and HTC bringing some Android 8.0 Oreo love to the US
Updates to Android 8.0 Oreo are slow to arrive. However, this weekend saw users in ZTE's US beta program receive Oreo software, and HTC announced that sprint has approved the Oreo update for the U11 on their network.
The Meizu M6s does a lot of things right for just $150
Meizu’s new budget device is one that takes on the world. It features the impressive Exynos 7872 and a slew of praise-worthy features at a high-value price point of just $150.
Up to 40,000 OnePlus customers may have had their credit card information stolen
The darling of the mobile phone enthusiast community is in hot water once again. Less than a week after it was discovered that OnePlus was sending user data to servers in China without permission, the Chinese OEM's merchant platfo...
Oppo R9s dominates the Chinese smartphone market
Although Huawei remains the leading brand in the Chinese smartphone market, the best-selling smartphone in 2017 was the Oppo R9s, with a market share of 3 percent.
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