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It will be the first of its kind. (Source: NDTV)

World's first under-display fingerprint sensor smartphone to be launched by Vivo at CES

The world's first smartphone with an under-display fingerprint reader may be set to grace our screens this week, with Vivo teasing the announcement of a device with that feature.

Ricci Rox, 08 Jan 2018 21:17

CES 2018 | Rockchip intros AI-optimized RK3399Pro processor

The hexa-core RK3399Pro processor by Rockchip is the Chinese company's first one to feature a neural network processing unit. It uses the same core configuration as the RK3399Pro and its NPU performance reaches 2.4 TOPs.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2018 17:45

ASRock X399M Taichi for AMD Threadripper CPUs. (Source: ASRock)

CES 2018 | ASRock shows off new HEDT motherboards in micro-ATX form factors

ASRock is debuting micro-ATX motherboards for HEDT CPUs like AMD Threadripper and Intel Skylake-X based on the X399 and X299 chipsets respectively. Alongside the new boards, the company is also announcing an upgrade to the DeskMin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 09:41

The company looks to be on the way up. (Source: MediaTek)

There are apparently a number of 7nm MediaTek SoCs on the cards

MediaTek's ambitions for 2018 get grander as the days go by. The Taiwanese company is set to announce the 12nm Helio P40 and P70 soon, and word on the grapevine claims there may also be three 7nm SoCs on the cards this year.

Ricci Rox, 04 Jan 2018 18:38

New leak shows specs of Nokia 6, which might debut this Friday

A new leak via a Chinese regulatory agency shows that the 2018 refresh of the Nokia 6 may pack the Snapdragon 630, 4 GB of RAM, and a 5.5" 16:9 FHD screen. While these specs are still just a rumor, we may see an announcement about...

Sam Medley, 04 Jan 2018 04:43

Xiaomi Mi 7 to support Qi wireless charging

The Mi 7 may just be 2018's killer device. The Xiaomi flagship has been confirmed to offer wireless charging functionalities that, when coupled with a Snapdragon 845, facial recognition, and a sub-$500 price tag makes the device o...

Ricci Rox, 03 Jan 2018 22:59

The P20 baseline model will have an 18:9 display and a horizontally aligned tri-camera setup (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches affordable K320t dual camera smartphone with 18:9 display

Lenovo is the latest OEM to integrate the near-bezel-less 18:9 displays in its smartphone models. Apart from the 2:1 aspect ratio display with 1440 x 720 resolution, the K720t features a 1.3 GHz Spreadtrum SoC with either 2GB or 3...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jan 2018 12:33

The P20 baseline model will have an 18:9 display and a horizontally aligned tri-camera setup (Source: Weibo)

Huawei P20 sketches get leaked, tri-camera setup on the back

Huawei is among the first smartphone makers to promote the tri-camera trend in 2018 with a three-model P20 lineup of smartphones. The leaked sketches from Weibo also revealed 18:9 bezel-less displays and different alignments for t...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jan 2018 10:29

Phantom Redmi Note 5 to be powered by the "Snapdragon 632"

The Redmi Note 5 was said to be a confirmed no-show a few weeks ago, so it's a bit surprising to hear of a rumor claiming that a Redmi Note 5 with a mysterious Snapdragon 632 will be launched in the second half of 2018.

Ricci Rox, 02 Jan 2018 13:30

MediaTek headquarters. (Source: Fudzilla)

Details of the upcoming Helio P40 and P70 released

It's SoC week. Details of Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 640 and 670 surfaced a few days, so it's quite convenient that the specifications of MediaTek's major offerings for 2018, the Helio P4O and P70 have also been revealed.

Ricci Rox, 31 Dec 2017 21:17

Qualcomm are undisputed kings of the SoC market

Qualcomm's place at the head of the SoC-manufacturing table is unchallenged, with the American company boasting of a massive 42% market share in Q3 2017.

Ricci Rox, 31 Dec 2017 21:03

Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Assistant Speaker. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Yeelight Smart Assistant Speaker is a US$30 Alexa Dot

Xiaomi has announced a new smart speaker produced via their Yeelight subsidiary which will start shipping in early 2018. A dual AI system uses Xiaomi's AI technology inside China and Amazon Alexa worldwide.

Craig Ward, 30 Dec 2017 23:58

Details of the Meizu 15 Plus revealed, Snapdragon 835 in tow

Meizu's next premium device, the 15 Plus, will uncharacteristically be powered by a Snapdragon SoC. The Snapdragon 835, in this case. Considering a March launch is expected, an 835 is just a tad underwhelming. Better late than nev...

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 10:17

Huawei plans to expend into the US in 2018. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei shipped 153 million smartphone units in 2017

Huawei's Rotating CEO, Ken Hu, has announced that the company recorded a grand total of 153 million shipments this year, a significant 10% growth from the 139 million seen in 2016.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 09:59

ZTE Blade V9 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (Source: Helpix)

ZTE Blade V9 coming soon

The 5.7-inch ZTE Blade V9 has a screen ratio of 18:9, but mid-range specs: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, a dual camera setup on the back. Considering these specs, the price should not exceed U...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 19:09

Oreo update said to bring fast charging to the Mi A1

The Mi A1 received its first Oreo beta update last week and a user has claimed that his phone now charges faster after updating.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:30

The Mi 6 was a flagship without the bells and whistles of its rivals. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi to snub under-display fingerprint sensor on the Mi 7, opt for facial recognition instead

Xiaomi's Mi 7 is shaping up to be a flagship truly worthy of the headlines, with the company said to be working on implementing a facial recognition system on the device, while still keeping the regular fingerprint sensor.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:23

The new GP106-350-K3-A1 core. (Source: Expreview)

NVIDIA to launch exclusive GTX 1060 variant with 5 GB VRAM

NVIDIA will soon be launching a new variant of GeForce GTX 1060 with 5 GB GDDR5 VRAM. The card is meant to be sold in bulk to cybercafes and will be exclusive to the Chinese market.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 11:13

Huawei's purported 2018 roadmap. (Source: Gadgety.co.il)

Huawei's leaked roadmap gives a glimpse of what's to come in 2018, P20 in tow

A roadmap of what is supposed to come out of Huawei's stables in 2018 has surfaced during one of the presentations by the handset maker's Israeli importer. While we are already aware of the upcoming Mate 10 series, there was a rev...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 06:29

The Honor 9 Lite is Honor's latest addition. (Source: Honor)

Honor has sold 40 million Honor X devices till date

Honor is gearing up to be heavy competitiors in the mid-range segment. The company has announced the achievement of the 40 million shipments for devices in its X-series, starting with the Honor 4X released in 2014.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:24

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to feature 7-inch display, 5500 mAh battery, Snapdragon 660

The Mi Max series offers large devices with hefty batteries, so it's no surprise that the next device in the series, the Mi Max 3, will turn the dial to the extreme, with a larger display, bigger battery, and a SoC upgrade.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:23

The OnePlus 6 has also been rumored to mimic the iPhone X's design. (Source: CNET)

OnePlus 6 to feature under-display fingerprint sensor

OnePlus' next device, the OnePlus 6, may just feature the much-heralded under-display fingerprint sensor, and sources claim the phone could be released early as March 2018.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:09

The Huawei MateBook D gets an year-end refresh. (Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei makes a year-end splash with the refreshed MateBook D

Huawei has launched the refreshed MateBook D for 2018. Currently available for the Chinese market, the new version of the MateBook D comes in three variants with 8th gen Intel Core processors and the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPU.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2017 02:59

Honor 9 Lite launched, quad cameras in tow

Honor has released the Honor 9 Lite, with the device featuring four cameras, while shipping with a price tag as low as US$180.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:35

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

ZTE Axon 7 to receive Oreo by April 2018

The ZTE Axon 7 was a fan favorite, as it offered flagship features at a mid-range price point. Users of the device will enjoy the perks of Oreo, too, although they'll have to wait for a few more months.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:25

Mi 6X to feature iPhone X-esque dual rear camera placement

Xiaomi's Mi 5X was overshadowed by the Mi A1, even though both devices were, for all intents and purposes, the same. A leak has surfaced that suggests that the Mi 5X's successor, the Mi 6X, will adopt the same vertical dual rear c...

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 17:58

Honor will bring its retinue of bang for buck devices to Latin America next year

Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, recently launched its smartphones in the US, India, Europe, and the Middle East. The next region to get the company's attention will be Latin America, with the Honor 7X slated to be sold in that market f...

Ricci Rox, 21 Dec 2017 01:00

Huawei Mate 10 Pro Android flagship coming to the US in 2018

Huawei Mate 10 Pro confirmed to hit the US in 2018

The 6-inch Huawei Mate 10 Pro phablet will reach the US via multiple carriers in 2018 and, according to Richard Yu, the details will be unveiled next month in Las Vegas.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2017 22:10

The Lenovo ZUK Z2 Pro. (Source: Kimovil)

Lenovo Zuk Z2 and Z2 Pro get Android Oreo beta

The Lenovo ZUK Z2 and Z2 Pro have received Oreo betas, which is an impressive feat as both were launched on Marshmallow and got updates to Nougat months after. Too bad there's little to no chance the world will ever see a ZUK Z3.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2017 13:07

Talks are said to be ongoing between Xiaomi and Verizon. (Source: Technobuffalo)

Xiaomi and Huawei set to make entry into the US market

Huawei and Xiaomi are two of the top six smartphone manufacturers, a noteworthy feat considering their dire lack of presence in the US. Both companies look set to remedy that, however, with reports claiming that there are deals on...

Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2017 21:20

Focused on rugged devices the company may be but it's still capable of great aesthetic value.

The Blackview P6000 will ship with a 6180 mAh battery

There's a new Blackview device on cards. The smartphone, marketed as a heavyweight business device, will feature a large 6180 mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 14 Dec 2017 15:16

Details of the Honor 9 Lite revealed

Honor has sent out invites for the launch event of a yet unnamed device. The event will take place on December 21, with the device expected to be the Honor 9 Lite.

Ricci Rox, 14 Dec 2017 14:42

The Enjoy 7 Plus was launched back in April. (Source: Android Authority)

Huawei Enjoy 7S set for December 18 launch, details revealed

Huawei is set to announce the launch of the new Enjoy 7S at an event in Xi An, on December 13. The mid-ranger shares a lot of similarities with the Honor 9 Lite. So much, in fact, that we're tempted to claim that they're the same ...

Ricci Rox, 14 Dec 2017 14:01

Xiaomi to launch Mi 7 and Mi 7 Plus together, both to feature full-screen displays

Xiaomi's flagships are usually among the first to be released in the year, and it looks like the next-gen offering, the Mi 7, could be launched within the next few months. The device is touted to launch alongside a plus-sized vers...

Ricci Rox, 12 Dec 2017 17:14

The Honor 8 is a surprising inclusion. (Source: XDA Developers)

Honor President confirms that the Honor 7X, 8, 8 Pro, 9, and V9 will get Oreo

Honor's President, George Zhao, has confirmed in an interview that the brand's current devices like the 7X, Honor 8, Honor 9, Honor 8 Pro, and Honor V9 will all get updates to Android Oreo. The 7X, in particular, is of interest, a...

Ricci Rox, 12 Dec 2017 17:03

The Nokia 6 (2018) hits TENAA

The Nokia 6 (2018) has made its way over to TENAA, with the listing on the Chinese agency's website showing images of what we should expect from the mid-ranger with the model number "TA-1054".

Ricci Rox, 12 Dec 2017 16:50

The Honor 9i also sported a quad camera setup. (Source: Honor)

New Honor device with quad cameras to be launched on December 13

There's another Honor device on the cards, as the company has announced its intentions to hold another launch event on December 13. Nothing is known about this device except for the fact that it will feature quad cameras.

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2017 11:37

Huawei is Honor's parent company. (Source: Gizbot)

Honor announces plans to take over Indian smartphone market by 2020

Honor President George Zhao has declared the company's intentions to rule the Indian smartphone market by 2020, a goal it hopes to achieve by releasing bang-for-buck devices under the Rs 10,000 price point.

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2017 00:16

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 scored an impressive 90 points on DxOMark

The Mi Note 3, Xiaomi's new mid-ranger, made the journey over to DxOMark, with the device recording a score of 90, which places it in the same bracket as devices like the first-gen Google Pixel and the iPhone 7 Plus. Not bad for a...

Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2017 20:04

The Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro is a quad-core E-Ink tablet coming this month for $800

The Onyx Boox Max 2 Pro is a powerful (if expensive) eReader tablet with a huge 13.3-inch hi-res E-Ink display. The reader boasts a quad-core processor, a full version of Android 6.0, and a highly responsive E-Ink display, but the...

Sam Medley, 08 Dec 2017 21:48

The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: AndroidPIT)

The Huawei P11 will adopt the iPhone X's notch

Firmware files of an unnamed Huawei flagship device, which we expect to be the Huawei P11, has revealed details pointing towards the presence of a notch at the top of the display, much like what we've seen on the Essential PH-1 an...

Ricci Rox, 08 Dec 2017 20:14

They all settle at the end. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Update: OnePlus Replies | OnePlus users petition company for Treble support

Users of OnePlus devices have created an online petition asking the company to implement Treble support on its devices. This comes days after the company staff, in an AMA, vehemently expressed its refusal to provide Treble support...

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 23:18

Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro set for stable Oreo release

The Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro had their Oreo beta testing programs opened a few months ago, so it comes as no surprise that both devices are finally getting stable Oreo rollouts, with the P10 and V9 to follow soon.

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 23:00

Samsung Headquarters. (Source: Social Barrel)

Samsung has no place in the Chinese smartphone market, data shows

A report by Kanta World Panel has shown the state of the Chinese smartphone market, with figures indicating Huawei's lead, Apple's growth, and Samsung's almost palpable irrelevance.

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 22:51

The camera has been a major advertising focus for Huawei since their partnership with German camera maker, Leica. (Source: Huawei)

Leaked advertising material indicates Huawei P11 might have triple 40 MP rear lens and 5x Hybrid zoom

Huawei has been steadily improving their phone cameras to compete with the best available from the competition. Now four advertising posters have leaked via the portfolio of a creative agency that works with Huawei showing that th...

Craig Ward, 06 Dec 2017 23:58

PSA | Xiaomi issues BIOS fix for slow SSD performance in the Mi Notebook Pro

The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro suffered from less than ideal disk read and write speeds despite having a Samsung PM961 SSD onboard. A BIOS update is now available that enables full x4 bandwidth on the NVMe SSD PCIe lanes, leading to i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Dec 2017 15:38

Xiaomi Mi A1 set to begin beta testing for Oreo update

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was launched under the Android One program, which makes steady software updates a certainty. The device was slated to receive its Oreo update in December and there's a slim chance that deadline may actually be met...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2017 22:44

Image: BLU Twitter (highlighting added by news editor)

BLU releases software fix for bricked Life One X2 phones, but it may not work for everyone

BLU has released a fix for the phone-bricking OTA update they issued last week. While many users are reporting success, some customers will be left out to dry. Affected users are understandably upset at the latest misstep by BLU.

Sam Medley, 05 Dec 2017 17:03

Honor V10 launched globally, goes on sale in January

The Honor V10 has been confirmed, at a launch event in London today, to be available all over the world, including the US, UK, and India. The Honor flagship also comes with an attractive price tag.

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2017 16:16

The Honor 7X is the archetypal bang for buck device. (Source: Huawei)

Honor 7X released for American market and it may just be the king of mid-rangers

The Huawei Honor 7X is finally available in the US. It's predecessor, the Honor 6X, was an immensely successful offering, and the 7X looks set to build on that, as it offers excellent specifications at a nigh-unpassable price poin...

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2017 16:00