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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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2018 15:13

Chinese flag, local smartphone market drops for the first time in history in 2017

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.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jan 2018 23:43

In-display fingerprint sensors were supposed to first arrive with the launch of iPhone X in late 2017. (Source: Vivo)

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.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2018 15:17

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.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 23:20

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.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 16:57

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.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 16:38

This school spent all their budget on the Lenovo 500e and couldn't afford to upgrade their blackboards. (Source: Lenovo)

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.

Craig Ward, 23 Jan 2018 22:59

The Lenovo 100e is a low-cost Chromebook competitor for the classroom. (Source: Lenovo)

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.

Craig Ward, 23 Jan 2018 22:58

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.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2018 22:05

The Mi 4C suffered from thermal handling issues. (Source: Gizmochina)

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.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2018 21:54

BLU R2 Plus 5.5-inch Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6753 SoC (Source: BLU Products)

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.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 21:43

Bang for every single buck. (Source: Xiaomi)

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.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 16:50

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.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 16:38

We wouldn't place much stock in these images. (Source: CJ.Sina)

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...

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 16:15

Photo showing Android 8.0 running on a ZTE Axon 7. (Source: ZTE forum via Android Soul)

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.

Craig Ward, 21 Jan 2018 20:53

The Meizu M6s looks sleek in Blue. (Source: Meizu)

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.

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2018 20:07

Image: OnePlus (w/ edits by article author)

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...

Sam Medley, 19 Jan 2018 21:38

Oppo R9s Android smartphone was the best-selling smartphone in China in 2017

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.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 13:28

The GPD Win 2 can play some triple A games at 720p. (Source: GPD)

The GPD Win 2 Windows handheld gaming device hits Indiegogo

The GPD Win 2 Indiegogo campaign gives as a look look at the upcoming handheld Windows gaming device, its specifications, and performance comparisons.

Craig Ward, 17 Jan 2018 15:44

The G6 is expected to cost around US$240. (Source: Droid Life)

Lenovo Moto G6 lineup leaks out

The G6 looks to be one of Lenovo's mid-range lineups for 2018. Design-wise, the G6 borrowed key elements from the X4 family and features 3D glass cases and fingerprint sensors.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2018 14:17

The Honor 8 is still an aesthetically stunning device. (Source: XDA-Developers)

The Honor 8 will not receive Android Oreo, and that's a shame

The Honor 8 was released barely 18 months ago, so it's something of a surprise to hear that it won't be receiving the update to Oreo.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:26

HiSilicon's Kirin has come a long way. (Source: AnandTech)

The Kirin 970 is better than the Snapdragon 835, Master Lu declares

Master Lu, a popular Chinese benchmark, has revealed performance scores for the top SoCs in the business, with the Kirin 970 edging out Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 to first place.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:18

Meizu's factory, Zhuhai. (Source: Engadget)

Meizu in decline as company registers just 20 million smartphone shipments in 2017

Meizu VP Yang Xun has, at a press briefing, announced that the company recorded a total of 20 million shipments in 2017, a slight decline from 2016's total.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jan 2018 22:03

The Mi A1's Android Oreo update has been suspended due to concerns over performance issues

The Mi A1, against all apparent odds, received its stable Oreo update on the last day of 2017. The company has pulled the update, though, after feedback from users showed a number of bugs. Probably should have kept this one in bet...

Ricci Rox, 13 Jan 2018 20:42

The SurBook Pro is powered by Intel's Gemini Lake CPUs. (Source: Anandtech)

CES 2018 | Chuwi announces new mini PC, tablet and 2-in-1 devices

All the devices are prototypes, so specs could change meanwhile. The GBox Pro mini PC is an HTPC powered by Intel's gen 8 core i5 CPU with integrated AMD Vega GPU, while the Hi9 Air tablet comes with a Mediatek SoC, and the SurBoo...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2018 11:57

The Honor 9 Lite sports a beautiful design. (Source: Honor)

Honor 9 Lite to be sold exclusively via Flipkart in India

The Honor 9 Lite will opt out of the recent trend of Amazon exclusives, with the budget device billed to go on sale in India via Flipkart's channel only.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2018 21:02

Huawei P20 benchmark appearance reveals 18.7:9 display, possible proof of the presence of a notch

The next Huawei P-flagship billed to be named the Huawei P20, made its way over to a HTML browser benchmark, with the listing showing a resolution in the mold of an 18.7:9 display ratio.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2018 20:56

OnePlus caught swiping user data again, only this time also sending it to China-controlled servers

OnePlus has been caught manhandling user data again, with a OnePlus 3T user on the OnePlus forums showing proof of his clipboard app sending data to an Alibaba-controlled server.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jan 2018 15:52

CES 2018 | Unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro makes its way over to the US

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro will be making its way over to US, albeit not under any carrier. While it's welcome news, we're not so sure of how accommodating the device's price tag is.

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2018 20:36

The Honor 7X has finally been listed on Amazon US

The Honor 7X, our pick for best value budget smartphone of 2017, has finally been listed on Amazon, and will go on sale on January 25.

Ricci Rox, 10 Jan 2018 20:16

The ZenFone Max Plus (M1) will have 3 color options, but only the black and bluish silver will be available in NA. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus presents affordable ZenFone Max Plus with high-end features

The ZenFone Max Plus integrates the Face Unlock function, found on high-end models, which complements the fingerprint scanner for additional security measures. Also included is a 4,130 mAh battery that should provide longer-lastin...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Jan 2018 17:52

Lenovo Mirage Solo plus controller and Mirage Camera. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2018 | Get lost in a mirage with the wireless Lenovo Mirage Solo VR headset and Mirage Camera

Lenovo is introducing a standalone Google Daydream headset that doesn't require external power or video signals, alongside a VR camera that allows easy 3D VR ready photo and video capture.

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 20:15

The Strix SKT T1 Hero edition features a gaming-grade keyboard with Faker's signature on the palm rest. (Source: Asus)

CES 2018 | Asus extends the ROG gaming laptop series with Strix SKT T1 Hero edition and updated G703 models

The Strix SKT T1 Hero edition is made in collaboration with the SK Telecom T1 eSports team and comes with branded collectibles and a Faker signature on the palm rest, while the updated G703 sports a 4.3 GHz pre-overclocked i7-7820...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Jan 2018 16:02

The Lenovo Smart Display combines a smart speaker and a tablet. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2018 | The Lenovo Smart Display is a tabletop tablet and Google Home rolled into one

If the idea of a smart speaker interested you, but the idea of not having a screen was of concern, then the Lenovo Smart Display is worth a look. It comes in 8-inch and 10-inch versions and allows both verbal and visual communicat...

Craig Ward, 09 Jan 2018 02:00

Don't expect an experience anywhere close to what the iPhone X offers. (Source: CNET)

The Doogee V will copy the iPhone X's frontal design, the Galaxy S9's rear, and also feature an under-display fingerprint sensor

There are lots of iPhone X clones out there but it's not every day you see a device that manages to copy both the iPhone X and an upcoming Samsung flagship, while also featuring tech none of those companies have been able to offer...

Ricci Rox, 08 Jan 2018 21:30