The HTC One M9 is billed for a surprise Oreo update
The HTC M9 was released way back in 2015, so it's something of a surprise to learn that it will be receiving the update to Oreo. An early March rollout is expected.
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Motorola Moto X4 Smartphone Review
Alexa, where are you? The Moto X4 is released with a dual camera, IP68 protection, and a stylish design, trying to conquer the midrange market. However, the promised support for Amazon Alexa is not currently available on our test device. Is the Moto X4 still worth buying? Our review will show.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.20" | 163 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.20" | 163 g
Moto G4 Play explodes during charge
Another device has exploded, this time a Moto G4 Play in Brazil. This would be the second case of this kind in recent times, as a Moto G4 also took the fiery route last month.
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.
Users of the LG G6 in Europe will receive Oreo just before Android P is released
The LG G6 was launched on Android Nougat just over a year ago, and LG has confirmed that the European model of the device will receive its update to Oreo in June.
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.
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.
Budget-friendly LG Aristo 2 now official
The Snapdragon 425-powered LG Aristo 2 comes with Android 7.1.2 onboard and only features 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. However, its price is far below the US$100 mark, so there is not much to complain about.
Another one bites the dust - next Xperia device to ditch 3.5mm headphone jack
A Sony device, a few hours ago, made its way to FCC's certification bus stop, and there's reason to believe it will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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.
Acer Iconia Tab 10 Tablet Review
Gold chain substitute. The Acer Iconia Tab 10 stands out with above-average performance at an ambitious price. But can it meet these expectations? A few minutes of close contact with the device quickly leave a lasting impression.
Mediatek MT8176 | PowerVR GX6250 | 10.10" | 531 g
Mediatek MT8176 | PowerVR GX6250 | 10.10" | 531 g
Apple HomePod gets FCC certification, signals impending release
Apple is well behind the smart speaker 8-ball when it comes to the launch of its Siri-powered HomePod. First unveiled in June, it has now received FCC certification suggesting its launch can't be too far away.
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.
Samsung's new Exynos 7872 brings class to the budget segment
The Exynos 7872 was released a few days ago, and we’re impressed, especially by its performance.
LG patents reveal folding smartphone plans
LG looks to be planning a competitor for the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy X. Patents have been uncovered potentially revealing the Korean maker's hand.
Vivo X20 Plus UD tipped to arrive January 25
The much-discussed under screen fingerprint technology featured in the Vivo X20 Plus UD is tipped to market on January 21. It will be the first smartphone on the market to feature the cutting-edge technology.
HTC U11 Life Smartphone Review
Ensured updates. If it were not for the touch-sensitive sides and Android One which ensures operating system updates for two years, the HTC U11 Life would be a mid-range device like many others. Does this make it a very special smartphone?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.20" | 142 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.20" | 142 g
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.
Bezel-less Sony XZ Pro surfaces ahead of MWC 2018
Sony's 2018 flagship, the Xperia XZ Pro, has leaked out a month ahead of its expected reveal at Mobile World Congress on February 26. The device is the first from the Japanese maker to feature a contemporary bezel-less design.
Details of the Moto X5 revealed, device to feature a notch
The Moto X4 was one of our picks for best value smartphones of 2017, and its successor looks to continue that fine form. The X5, according to a leak, will feature an 18:9 display with minimal bezels, and also what appears to be a ...
The Samsung Galaxy S9 will ship with a 3000mAh battery, go on sale on March 16
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will keep the same battery capacities as their predecessors, with the smaller sibling to house a 3000mAh battery, and the plus-sized variant to opt for a 3500mAh one.
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.
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.
Chuwi's affordable Hi9 Gamer tablet now available
The Hi9 Gamer tablet runs Android 7.0 out of the box and comes equipped with an 8.4-inch 2560 x 1600 display, a quad-core MediaTek SoC, a PowerVR GPU and 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM.
HTC U11 EYEs launched with dual front cameras
The HTC U11 EYEs has just been launched and will be sold in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China with price tags in the US$500 price range.
BlackBerry Motion finally available in the US
After a few months of full availability in Canada, the UK, and most European countries, the BlackBerry Motion finally reached the US market via Amazon and Best Buy.
Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime launching in India later this week
In the aftermath of a pretty long stream of rumors and teasers, the Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime is now finally ready to hit the Indian market. This 5.5-inch handset with an Exynos 7870 processor will be available in two configuration...
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ hit FCC once again
Last time, the international versions of the upcoming flagships arrived at FCC. Now, the US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are being tested and one step closer to being released.
Windows 10 on ARM shown running on a Lumia 1520
Thanks to the rooting capabilities provided by WP Internals, developers are now able to find ways of running Windows RT and even Windows 10 on ARM on Lumia handsets paving the way for some cool hacks.
Windows Phone Internals 2.3 may help resurrect ageing Lumia devices
Rooting and custom ROM development has traditionally been Android's USP. Now, Windows Phone users too can join the fun, thanks to the efforts of XDA Developer, Heathcliff74.
LG G7 leaks in renders with barely there bezels
LG's 2018 flagship has made its first appearance in the flesh. The purported render of the device reveals an evolution of the G6 design with even thinner top, bottom and side bezels.
The Nokia 8's camera belongs in 2015, DxOMark report reveals
The Nokia 8 made its way to DxOMark over the week, with the first-gen HMD flagship registering camera scores that wouldn't look out of place on a device straight out of 2015.
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...
CES 2018 | Casio's latest devices aim to bring smart tech to the outdoors
Casio introduced a new smartwatch, GPS watch, and action camera, all of which have a rugged design intended for heavy outdoor use.
Alleged Galaxy S9 retail box spotted online
The purported Samsung Galaxy S9 box image that surfaced on Imgur reveals a 5.8-inch Infinity Display, a "Super Speed Dual Pixel" 12 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, and more.
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...
CES 2018 | MediaTek-powered Movi smartphone features a built-in projector, already retails for US$599
Although its specs or design are nothing really special, the Movi smartphone makes up for that by integrating a built-in projector that can deliver a 720p image at a size of 12 to 200 inches.
Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) now official
The Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) is now available in Vietnam for the equivalent of around US$145. This low-end handset has an unspecified 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, only 1.5 GB RAM, and runs Android Nougat out of the box.
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.
LG ThinQ speaker has an 8-inch touch screen
LG has launched its ThinQ WK9 Google Assistant Touch Screen Speaker. The AI-powered device also features audio tuned by high-end audio maker Meridian Audio.
Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) coming to India via Amazon later this month
In India, the 6-inch Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) can be pre-ordered exclusively from Amazon starting today and will be fully released in that market on January 20.
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.
Samsung dashes hopes of a foldable Galaxy Note smartphone for this year
Samsung's head of mobile has reneged on his promise to deliver a foldable Galaxy Note this year. Instead it may not now make an appearance until late 2019.
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