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Oreo on the Mate 9 brings good tidings. (Source: CNET)

A generic AOSP ROM booting on the Mate 9 may be the biggest milestone in recent Android history

The Huawei Mate 9 was updated to support Project Treble on its Oreo beta. A user on XDA-Developers has successfully installed and booted a generic version of AOSP Android on the device in what may just be a groundbreaking event in...

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:28

The Mi 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi kicks off Oreo beta program for the Mi 6

Xiaomi has kickstarted its closed Oreo beta-testing program, with selection currently ongoing and expected to last for a few weeks. The open beta is expected to begin by January 2018.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:58

The OnePlus 5 gets nothing too, of course. (CNET)

No Treble for the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus confirms

In an AMA on OnePlus forums yesterday, company staff confirmed that no current OnePlus device—5T inclusive—will be updated to support Google's new Project Treble.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:47

The Nova 2. (Source: Minideals)

Live images of a possible Huawei Nova 3 and the Honor V10 spotted in the wild

Images of an unknown device carrying the "Aurora" brand name have surfaced, and we have reason to believe the device in question is the Huawei Nova 3. It's either that, or the Huawei P11.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:32

The BV8000 Pro.

Deal | Blackview offering a number of discounts for potential European buyers

Blackview is offering a number of discounts on its smartphones on Amazon today, with buyers in the UK, Spain, and France getting the chance to snag these devices on the cheap.

Ricci Rox, 21 Nov 2017 16:53

Maze Alpha X Android phablet with MediaTek Helio P25 in blue (Source: Maze Mobile)

Maze unveils the Alpha X phablet

The Chinese underdog Maze Mobile has just introduced the Alpha X, a 6-inch phablet with a MediaTek Helio P25 processor and a screen-to-body ratio of 89.6 percent. The variant with 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage can be pre-ord...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2017 21:20

Huawei Honor 7X officially coming to North America (Source: Huawei)

Huawei Honor 7X officially coming to North America

Prices and exact shipment dates will be revealed during a live global press event in two weeks.

Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2017 14:00

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro

86% Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro i5 Laptop Review

Who invented it? To recognize similarities to the Apple design language in other manufacturers has become a tradition nowadays. The inhibition threshold for this is particularly low in the Chinese brands. With the Mi Notebook Pro, Xiaomi follows Apple's MacBook Pro, at least in terms of the looks. At a price below 1000 Euros (~$1177), the device offers an attractive package with a quad-core CPU, dedicated graphics card, and pleasing aluminum case. But what is behind the exterior?
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 15.60" | 2 kg

J. Simon Leitner, 19 Nov 2017 15:00

The Honor V9. (Source: Digital Trends)

Released details of the Honor V10 point towards a nigh-perfect flagship

Final specifications of the upcoming Huawei Honor V10 have surfaced, and the Chinese flagship looks to be one of the best in its space, for the year. On paper, at least.

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2017 23:17

The Ulefone Power 2. (Source: Gearbest)

The Ulefone Power 3 will come with a hefty 6100 mAh battery

The Ulefone Power 3 is set for a December release, with the device expected to feature a 6100 mAh battery and an 18:9 display. More importantly, it's said to run on Android 8.1 out of the box, which would be an impressive feat for...

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2017 22:58

The BV8000 Pro. (Source: AndroidSis)

The BV9000 Pro is Blackview's next rugged premium device

The BV9000 Pro is expected to launch sometime next week, according to our sources, with the rugged device offering a number of improvements over its predecessor that was released a few months ago.

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2017 22:49

The OnePlus 5 is poised to receive the Oreo beta by the end of the month. (Source: Techradar)

The OnePlus 5 and 5T will receive Oreo by the end of the year

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 5 and 5T will receive Oreo beta updates by the end of the year, with the full, stable update to come in early 2018. The Oreo beta program for the OnePlus 3 and 3T has been opened for months.

Ricci Rox, 17 Nov 2017 18:24

Vivo V7 Android smartphone with 24 MP front camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 450

Vivo V7 now official in China

The new Vivo V7 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor and features a 24 MP camera for selfies, being similar to the Vivo V7+. However, the V7 comes with 32 GB internal storage, while its more expensive sibling features...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2017 23:55

The Meizu M6 Note. (Source: Pocket-Lint)

Meizu set to snub US market

Meizu's Head of Global Marketing, Ard Boudeling, has confirmed that the Chinese manufacturers will not be attempting to sell their devices in the US anytime soon, although other American markets are still game.

Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2017 20:53

The Gionee M7.

Gionee M7 Plus spotted in the wild, Snapdragon 660 in tow

Gionee's upcoming M7 Plus has been spotted on a few benchmarks, with the mid-range device making a few improvements on the M7 that was released in September.

Ricci Rox, 16 Nov 2017 20:27

The Redmi Note 5A was launched a few months ago but no one actually cares about it.

Redmi Note 5 listed online

The Redmi Note 5 has been listed on JD.com, which may be a sign that we're set to get the mid-range killers in the coming weeks. Details of the device are unknown at the moment but we expect to see either the Snapdragon 630 or 636...

Ricci Rox, 15 Nov 2017 20:29

The 7nm A11X Bionic could feature in the next gen iPad. (Source: Mydrivers.com)

Rumor | iPads in 2018 could be based on the 7nm Apple A11X Bionic octa-core CPU

Apple will be reportedly using the A11X Bionic CPU in the next generation iPads, which is an octa-core CPU based off TSMCs 7nm fabrication process.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Nov 2017 13:37

The Liva Q features a really small enclosure, measuring 2.75 x 2.75 x 1.18 in and weighing 9.1 oz. (Source: ECS)

ECS launches the Liva Q mini PC with diminutive dimensions

The Liva Q is one of the smallest mini PCs around, and can be powered by either the dual-core Celeron N3350 or the quad-core Pentium N4200 SoCs coupled with a maximum of 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The storage part is ensured by a 64 GB e...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Nov 2017 12:21

Still top dogs. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Global smartphone market sees rise in Q3

Average smartphone prices have seen a 7% rise over the course of the last year, and that's undoubtedly a product of the market's growth, with shipments for 2017 expected to total 7.4% more than what we saw in 2016.

Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2017 08:51

The Mate 10.

Honor V10 set for November 28 launch in China

The Honor V10 will be a cheaper version of the Huawei Mate 10 devices that were released about a month ago. Earlier reports pointed towards an early December launch in London but it looks like the Chinese market will be getting it...

Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2017 16:00

Doogee BL5000 Smartphone Review

78% Doogee BL5000 Smartphone Review

High-grade budget smartphone. On paper, the Doogee BL5000 has everything that an entry-level smartphone could ever dream of: a big battery, a high-resolution camera, lots of storage and a reasonably fast processor all at the entry-level price-point of 130 Euros (~$151). But can it also live up to high expectations?
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 210 g

Florian Schaar, 12 Nov 2017 14:26

Lei Jun, Xiaomi CEO.

OPPO and Xiaomi on the way to achieving facial recognition

Xiaomi and OPPO are said to be working on their versions of facial recognition technology that will rival Apple’s Face ID. This comes after MediaTek’s announcement of working with Meizu to do the same. Xiaomi and OPPO will be work...

Ricci Rox, 11 Nov 2017 19:12

Qualcomm headquarters, San Diego. (Source: Glassdoor)

Qualcomm signs multi-billion dollar deal with OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi

Chinese smartphone giants OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi have agreed a US$12 billion deal with Qualcomm, with the deal aimed at giving the American semi-conductor manufacturers an even stronger grip on the market.

Ricci Rox, 11 Nov 2017 19:00

Chinese retailers celebrating 11.11 Singles' Day with smartphone discounts (Source: Coolicool)

Deal | Chinese retailers celebrating 11.11 Singles' Day with smartphone discounts

Cheap smartphones are now even cheaper just for the occasion. The Vernee Mix 2 and LeEco Le Max 2 can be had new for $180 USD and $270 USD, respectively.

Allen Ngo, 11 Nov 2017 04:29

MediaTek headquarters.

MediaTek to take break from flagship SoCs

A MediaTek executive has, in an interview, revealed the company's plans for the future, with the Taiwanese manufacturers set to take a break from manufacturing flagship SoCs for a while, in favor of killer mid-range chipsets.

Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2017 21:16

The Mate 10.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro heading to the US under the AT&T umbrella

Huawei concluded talks with AT&T a few months ago, and it looks like the Mate 10 will be the first device to benefit from that partnership. Only the Mate 10 Pro, though, as Huawei, once again, ignores the regular Mate 10 .

Ricci Rox, 09 Nov 2017 19:55

Xiaomi announces their their full scale entrance into the Spanish market. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches into Western Europe with a new base of operations in Spain

Xiaomi has chosen Spain as the first country outside of China where they have a full business presence, due to the large and active fan-base there. Answers given during the Q&A session suggested that this new presence within Europ...

Craig Ward, 07 Nov 2017 23:59

Front render of the 5T. (Source: Evleaks)

OnePlus 5T billed for November 16 launch, fans to be allowed entry to event

The OnePlus 5T will be launched in Brooklyn on the 16th of this month. The general public will be able to watch a live stream of the events but fans of the company are also welcome to visit the venue. As long as they buy US$40 tic...

Ricci Rox, 06 Nov 2017 19:32

The V9 mirrored the Mate 9. (Source: Digital Trends)

Honor V10 to bring the Mate 10 package to the mid-range segment

Huawei is set to release the next device with a Kirin 970, the Honor V10, in December. The V10, also to be known as the Honor 9 Pro, will share a lot of features with the Mate 10, while costing significantly less.

Ricci Rox, 06 Nov 2017 19:23

The Mi 5C. (Source: Xiaomi Today)

Xiaomi Mi 6C set for December launch

Xiaomi may be set to launch the Mi 6C next month, with the mid-ranger expected to feature the Surge S2 SoC and the same dual rear camera setup used on the Mi 6.

Ricci Rox, 06 Nov 2017 19:16

Oppo foldable phone patent (Source: Phandroid)

Oppo apparently working on a foldable handset as well

The new foldable handset patent by Oppo reveals a device that seems to use a hinge to allow its user to bend the entire top part at an angle. Obviously, this might never turn into a market-ready product.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2017 18:10

Leagoo Kiicaa Mix Smartphone Review

71% Leagoo Kiicaa Mix Smartphone Review

Cheap and compact. The Kiicaa Mix retails for less than $150 USD but fails to carry the necessary 4G LTE bands for most users in the United States.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 153 g

Allen Ngo, 06 Nov 2017 04:02

Fujitsu has sold a controlling share in their PC division to Lenovo. (Source: Fujitsu)

Lenovo purchases 51 percent of Fujitsu's PC business, helps them aim for the number one spot

A joint venture partnership has been announced between Lenovo, the Development Bank of Japan, and Fujitsu which results in Lenovo obtaining a controlling share of the new collaboration.

Craig Ward, 02 Nov 2017 22:19

The Redmi Y1. (Source: NDTV Gadgets)

Xiaomi launches Redmi Y series in India

Xiaomi has launched two new devices for the Indian market, with both being selfie-focuses budget offerings. The two devices, the Y1 and Y1 Lite will ship with MIUI 9 and feature 16 MP selfie cameras.

Ricci Rox, 02 Nov 2017 08:59

$195 for the Mi A1 is as good as bargains get.

Xiaomi to offer multiple deals for 11.11

Xiaomi is set to offer a number of deals for the 11.11 shopping festival in China, most notable of them being the new Mi A1 which will be available at a nigh-irresistible price of US$195.

Ricci Rox, 02 Nov 2017 07:53

The Mate 10 Pro.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro to hit the UK on November 17

Huawei is set to release its flagship, the Mate 10 Pro, for the UK market. It will retail with a price tag of £699, which is pricey but still about par with the prices of other flagships released in that market.

Ricci Rox, 01 Nov 2017 13:56

The Meizu Pro 7 is the Helio X30's sole home.

MediaTek to partner with Meizu on new facial recognition technology

Meizu executive Ard Boudeling has announced the company's plans of partnering with MediaTek for the development of facial recognition technology that will rival Apple's Face ID.

Ricci Rox, 31 Oct 2017 21:54

Another one.

Xiaomi records 10 million shipments in October

Xiaomi has once again beat its record of 10 million shipments—a record made only last month—in what is, perhaps, the greatest testament to the company's remarkable growth this year.

Ricci Rox, 31 Oct 2017 21:37

Huawei headquarters. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Chinese smartphone market on slight decline as Huawei sits uneasily on its throne

Canalys has released a report on the Chinese smartphone market, with data showing Huawei's slim lead over OPPO at the top of the pyramid, Vivo's and Xiaomi's growths, and Apple's rebound after a poor 2016.

Ricci Rox, 30 Oct 2017 22:02

"Hold up, wait a minute. We've seen this somewhere before."

Having trouble getting an iPhone X? UMIDIGI's got you covered!

The iPhone X went on sale a few days and while buyers have had issues actually procuring one, UMIDIGI, a Chinese OEM is already set to offer a substitute, and one with a 7000 mAh battery to boot.

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2017 21:47

The Mi 5X is likely to be among the devices launched. (Source: MI)

Xiaomi set for foray into Spain

Xiaomi launched an arm of its business in Russia earlier in the year and the company is set to continue the trend with another launch in Spain. The event is scheduled for November 7 in Madrid.

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2017 13:56

Huawei App Store in China. (Source: Mobilbranche.de)

Huawei AppStore and video service to be expanded beyond China in early 2018

During the Huawei Eco Connect 2017 conference in Berlin, the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer, announced that they would be bringing their App Store to Europe, but there are questions around what benefit it will bring...

Craig Ward, 28 Oct 2017 23:59

The company has recorded impressive growth statistics but it remains to be seen if this is a sustainable trend.

First they came for Japan, then they came for the US

A report by Canalys has shown data pointing towards India's usurping of the US to become the second largest smartphone market in the world, with China standing at the top of the pyramid.

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2017 16:20

The Mi 5X.

Xiaomi set to introduce new smartphone line in India

Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi are set to announce the launch of a new product line for the Indian market. The line is said to be a camera-centric one, which may be a clue as to Xiaomi's ambition to completely dominate the Indian ma...

Ricci Rox, 26 Oct 2017 17:17

The Nova 2 was was released in May. (Source: Root Nation)

Huawei Nova 3 slated for December launch, Kirin 670 in tow

Huawei is set to launch its new Nova 3 in December. The high-end device looks to replicate most of what we've seen on the Nova 2i, with the slight difference being the Kirin 670 it will feature—an SoC we believe may provide worthy...

Ricci Rox, 26 Oct 2017 16:58

The OnePlus 5 was released in June. (Source: CNET)

OnePlus 5T billed for late November release

The OnePlus 5T has appeared on an AnTuTu listing, with details indicating the expected 18:9 full-screen display, Snapdragon 835, Android Oreo, and improvements in the dual rear camera setup.

Ricci Rox, 25 Oct 2017 22:01

Huawei's dominance in China is a major factor here. (China Daily Europe)

Huawei records 100 million shipments in Q1 to Q3

Huawei has recorded an impressive 100 million shipments over the course of the first three quarters of the year. The company sold an impressive total of 139 million smartphone units in 2016 and we expect similar figures by the end...

Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2017 18:31

The Redmi Note 5 renders aren't looking as implausible now. (Source: Gizbot)

Three Xiaomi devices on the way with full-screen displays

Two Redmi devices were certified at TENAA a few days ago but new information points towards the arrival of another Redmi phone, albeit one with a smaller display. All three devices are said to feature 18:9 full-screen displays, ho...

Ricci Rox, 24 Oct 2017 18:14

Intel, Globalfoundries, and Samsung reportedly competing for contract to produce Huawei's Kirin ARM SoCs

Industry sources have reported that Huawei subsidiary, HiSilicon, are looking for a second manufacturing partner for their 7 nm SoCs in addition to TSMC.

Craig Ward, 24 Oct 2017 16:27

OPPO R11s spotted on AnTuTu, billed for November 2 launch

OPPO R11s spotted on AnTuTu, billed for November 2 launch

OPPO has set the launch date of its new R11s for November 2. The device was spotted on AnTuTu earlier in the day with specifications sharing an uncanny resemblance to those on the original R11.

Ricci Rox, 23 Oct 2017 22:39

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