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HiSense A2 Pro dual-display Android smartphone (Source: MyDrivers)

Dual-display HiSense A2 Pro is ready to take on the Yota 3

The new HiSense A2 Pro is a slightly improved HiSense A2 with a 5.5-inch full HD AMOLED main display and a 5.2-inch e-ink secondary display with 2.5D tempered glass protection. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and can be acqu...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2017 20:25

MediaTek headquarters. (Source: Fudzill)a

MediaTek announces launch of its new low-end MT6739 SoC

MediaTek has announced the launch of its new entry-level SoC, the MT6739. The new chipset supports dual rear cameras, the trending 18:9 display, and FHD video encoding at 30fps.

Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2017 12:40

The Blackview S8 comes with quad cameras and a bezel-less display

The S8 is Blackview's take on the trending bezel-less display and, while it may not be perfect, there's little doubt that it's a solid offering in its intended market space.

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2017 23:33

The Honor 7X is expected to follow Huawei's new full-screen trend. (Source: Gizmochina)

Honor 7X billed for October 11 launch

Huawei has released a poster that teases the launch of its upcoming mid-ranger, the Honor 7X. The Honor 6X was a success, so it'll be interesting to see what its successor offers.

Ricci Rox, 27 Sep 2017 15:29

The iPhone 8 Plus comes with an $800 price tag.

Analytic firm estimates component costs of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus to be just over a third of their retail prices

With the iPhones released a few weeks ago, analytical platform IHS Markit has released a new report on the production cost of both the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, with that of the 8 Plus being 37% of its retail price.

Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2017 12:44

The CP600 iGame Edition comes with an RGB cooling system. (Source: Colorful)

Colorful reveals 3 new NVMe SSDs

Colorful will be the first company to ship new NVMe 1.3 M.2 2280 SSDs with the new PCIe 3.0 X4 2262/2263/2263XT controllers from SiliconMotion. There are three models: a budget CN600 DRAM-less edition, a mid-range CN600 DRAM editi...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Sep 2017 11:55

Gionee M7 launched - Helio P30, 18;9 display, dual rear cameras

The Gionee M7 has been launched, with the device being the first to ship with MediaTek's Helio P30 that was announced back in August.

Ricci Rox, 26 Sep 2017 08:59

The docking keyboard is not offered with the tablet. (Source: Jumper)

Deal | Get the Jumper EZpad 6 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet for only US$169.99

The Jumper EZpad 6 is powered by Intel’s Atom Cherry Trail x5-Z8350 ULV quad-core CPU, comes with 4 GB DDR3LP memory plus 64 GB internal storage, and features an 11.6-inch 1080p IPS display. The docking keyboard is sold separately...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Sep 2017 12:19

All this considered, this is about par for cyber information control in most parts of the world. (Source: The Verge)

Your private data isn't so private after all, Wechat confirms

It's been a good week for privacy intrusions, with GO Keyboard being reported to siphon user data. This time out, it's the Wechat app on all the headlines, as the app's new privacy policy sheds light on how public, private user da...

Ricci Rox, 24 Sep 2017 09:56

The Mi Note 3 may have paved the way for future Snapdragon 660-powered Xiaomi devicres. (Source: Playfuldroid)

Don't get your hopes up on the Redmi Note 5

Recent leaks have detailed the specification sheet of the upcoming Redmi Note 5, and while Xiaomi fans may have their hopes up, we're quite skeptical as to the veracity and plausibility of the reported information. Here's why you'...

Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2017 20:10

That's an A in the design department. (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Maimang 6 launched in China

The Maimang 6, expected to launch as the Mate 10 Lite outside China, has been announced, with its quad camera formation and 18:9 display making for a novel package from Huawei.

Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2017 13:35

ZTE Tempo X Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (Source: Boost Mobile)

ZTE Tempo X hits Boost Mobile for just $79.99 USD, features a Snapdragon 210 processor

The ZTE Tempo X arrives more than a year after Boost Mobile introduced its predecessor, the ZTE Tempo. This new handset sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor and only 1 GB RAM, but it comes loaded with Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2017 16:45

Ultra-thin Chuwi LapBook Air 14 shipping October 10th for $460 USD

Users in Europe may get the notebook even earlier from September 30th. The LapBook Air 14 will be a passively-cooled competitor to the MacBook Air series and other superthin Ultrabooks.

Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2017 05:10

Both devices feature dual rear cameras. (Source: Weibo)

Images and pricing details of the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro revealed

Huawei's upcoming flagships, the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, are billed for a mid-October launch. Here, we have a look at the first set of details available for both devices.

Ricci Rox, 20 Sep 2017 14:00

Motorola flips again, promises Android O for Moto G4

People complained, and Motorola listened. In a statement issued today, Motorola has promised to make good on its marketing and update the Moto G4 Plus to Android Oreo. Unfortunately, there is currently no time frame on when the up...

Sam Medley, 18 Sep 2017 23:00

UMIDIGI sems to have a lot of love for the red-black combo.

The UMIDIGI S2 offers an acute lack of bezels for $200

The UMIDIGI S2 looks to be the OEM's take on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Impressive design language aside, the S2 offers solid mid-range features, with its 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, Helio P20, 18:9 aspect ratio, and 5100mAh batter...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2017 14:33

The G9 Plus was released just over a year ago.

UPDATE | Huawei G10 with quad cameras billed for September 22 launch

The Maimang series offers upper mid-range devices for the Chinese market, with the devices being rebranded with the "G" prefix for western markets. The Maimang 6 is expected to feature quad cameras and an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2017 21:12

What appears to be the upcoming retro ThinkPad. (Source: Reddit)

Lenovo image shows the Retro Thinkpad design

An eagle-eyed Reddit user has found an image on Lenovo's website which appears to be the upcoming Retro ThinkPad. The retro ThinkPad is based on the T470 chassis and features a classic IBM-style 7-row keyboard.

Craig Ward, 15 Sep 2017 16:46

Speedy operation? Sort of. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo launches the A71 in India for US$200

The Oppo A71 has been launched in its second market and is now available in India. The US$200 device has a 5.2-inch 720p screen, MediaTek MT6750 SoC, 3 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of storage.

Craig Ward, 13 Sep 2017 01:51

Xiaomi markets the Mi Notebook Pro as a serious alternative for Apple's MacBook Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mi Notebook Pro line with Intel's gen 8 CPUs

The Mi Notebook Pro line is powered by the latest gen 8 CPUs from Intel and feature a 15.6-inch display. Options include up to 16 GB DDR4 RAM, up to 1 TB SSDs, and the MX150 GPU from Nvidia. Availability is limited to China for th...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Sep 2017 15:02

Huawei's 'Band 2 Pro' fitness watch with GPS arrives in the Unites States for only US$69

The Huawei Band 2 Pro which was announced back in July, is now available in the United States via Amazon at US$69. The fitness wearable features an integrated GPS to track activities such as running and swimming without the need t...

Craig Ward, 09 Sep 2017 18:54

Chuwi Hi9 tablet coming this October

The Chinese manufacturer quietly unveiled its budget 8.4-inch Hi9 tablet at IFA 2017 to little fanfare.

Allen Ngo, 09 Sep 2017 07:57

Huawei Honor V9 Play Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6750 processor (Source: Vmall)

Huawei Honor V9 Play now official

The new Huawei Honor V9 Play is a 5.2-inch smartphone that sports a MediaTek MT6750 processor, 3 GB or 4 GB of RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. Sadly, it has no dual camera setup and retails for more than US$150.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2017 22:10

Vivo V7+ now available for preorder in India, boasts a 24 MP selfie shooter

The 6-inch smartphone features an 18:9 aspect ratio, a scree-to-body ratio of 84%, and a 24 MP selfie camera, all for IN₹21,990 (about US$344). Preorders in India begin today. The V7+ should start shipping out on September 15th.

Sam Medley, 07 Sep 2017 23:01

Zotac releases new Zbox M and smartphone-sized Zbox P mini-PCs

Today Zotac announced two new mini-PCs, further expanding their mid-range Zbox M and ultra-compact Zbox P series. The Zbox MI553 comes in a standard and a Plus variant, has a mobile Intel i5-7300HQ processor, and an eGPU compatibl...

Craig Ward, 07 Sep 2017 21:04

Does that budget smartphone actually use both cameras on the back? (Image: Mrwhosetheboss, YouTube)

Dual-camera dupe: some smartphones with dual-camera setups only have one camera enabled

A few videos recently posted to YouTube took a closer look at the Doogee Mix and found that the dual-camera setup actually uses one camera and some software tricks to simulate effects that would otherwise require two camera module...

Sam Medley, 06 Sep 2017 16:14

ZTE Blade A2S Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6753 processor (Source: JD.com)

ZTE Blade A2S hits China this Friday

The 5.2-inch ZTE Blade A2S is a new handset with a price slightly higher than US$100. Its list of specs includes an octa-core processor by MediaTek, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2017 14:05

The "above 12 MP" improved camera modules will begin production in October 2017. (Source: Apple)

Apple could up the megapixel count and the screen size for the iPhone 9

Apple plans to include camera modules with more than 12 MP in the iPhone 9 models. The company has already booked the Largan Chinese facility and will roll out the new camera modules that could feature dual or multiple lenses, lar...

Bogdan Solca, 06 Sep 2017 12:26

Lenovo has been fined US$3.5 million and had restrictions placed on pre-installed software on their systems in the United States. (Source: Geralt/Pixabay)

Lenovo fined US$3.5 million for pre-installing adware on some laptops in 2015

The saga about some Lenovo laptops coming pre-installed with adware in 2015 has now come to an end with the results of their court case being announced a few hours ago. Lenovo must pay a fine of US$3.5 million and has had some res...

Craig Ward, 06 Sep 2017 01:07

Xiaomi Mi A1 Android One smartphone with Snapdragon 625 and dual camera setup (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi launches the Mi A1 smartphone

The new Mi A1 smartphone comes with stock Android 7.1.2 Nougat on board but uses Xiaomi's own photo app. It sports a dual camera with 2X optical zoom and a price of less than US$235.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2017 17:30

First Xiaomi Mi 7 rumors surface - Q1 2018 launch a possibilty

Rumors of the Mi 7 have surfaced, with sources claiming the flagship will feature a 6" OLED display, up to 8 GB of RAM, a glass or ceramic build, and the Snapdragon 845.

Ricci Rox, 04 Sep 2017 11:12

The Mate 10 will be the first device to come with the new Kirin 970

IFA 2017 | Kirin 970 officially unveiled, Neural Processing Unit for AI functionalities onboard

The Kirin 970 has been officially announced, and while it doesn't really do much new in terms of raw power, it brings improvements in the GPU and power efficiency region, with the SoC being built on TSMC's 10nm process.

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2017 23:42

Huawei's Australian division had previously hinted at the Mate 10's October launch event. (Source: Twitter | @HuaweiMobileAU)

IFA 2017 | Huawei CEO officially announces October launch for Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro

Previously mentioned in an email invitation, Huawei's upcoming October 16 event was announced again, this time during the company's keynote at IFA. The event will launch the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, both of which will sport Huawei...

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 20:51

The Mi 5X was launched at the tail end of July. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Geekbench

Xiaomi's new device, the Mi A1, has been listed on Geekbench, with its scores and specifications largely being a match to what we saw in the recently released Mi 5X. The A1 is expected to be an Android One device, which means that...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2017 19:26

Motorola Moto X4 mid-range Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and dual cameras (Source: Motorola)

IFA 2017 | Motorola intros the Moto X4 smartphone

The new Moto X4 mid-ranger is a 5.2-inch handset with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board that features a Snapdragon 630 processor, various memory/storage configurations depending on the market, and a dual camera setup. It will hit the ...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2017 09:45

The Robin Blue variant of the Honor 9. (Source: Vmall)

Robin Blue Honor 9 no longer Chinese exclusive, headed to the UK

The Honor 9's limited edition Robin Blue variant will make its UK debut later this month. An increase in RAM accompanies the phone's vibrant paint job, but the rest of the specs remain unchanged.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 07:42

ZTE silently intros the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone

Featuring the same design as the Snapdragon 835-powered Nubia Z17, ZTE's Nubia Z17 Lite has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 under the hood. It comes with two 13 MP cameras on the back, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2017 17:27

MediaTek Helio P23 and P30 mid-range SoCs now official, devices coming in Q4 2017

MediaTek intros Helio P23 and P30 mid-range processors

The two new chips keep the typical mid-range Cortex-A53 core blocks used by their predecessors, but provide new GPUs and modems. Both are scheduled to roll out in the last quarter of this year.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2017 09:57

Maze Alpha variants late August 2017, Maze Alpha with 6 GB RAM now available

Maze Alpha with 6 GB RAM now available for purchase

This 6-inch phablet with more memory than before is now available for US$209.99 exclusively on GearBest. Its buyers get a chance to win a 4 GB Alpha, the older Maze Blade smartphone, or a protective case for the Alpha.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2017 04:15

The Honor 6C launched with the price equivalent of US$275 in Europe, so the touted US$120 one this time out sounds a bit incredulous. (Source: GSMArena)

Honor 6C to be Chinese rival to Redmi Note 5A

The Honor 6C may have launched in Europe but the Chinese market is still yet to get it, with Huawei positioning the lower mid-range offering as a rival to the just released Redmi Note 5A.

Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2017 19:09

You won't be forgetting its IP68 rating anytime soon.

Blackview BV8000 Pro camera bug fixes released

The BV8000 Pro sports a 5" FHD display, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, a Helio P25, and a 4180mAh battery. Being a rugged phone, it also comes with an IP68 certification.

Ricci Rox, 27 Aug 2017 13:34

Its bezels could be smaller but there's not much else to complain about. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu M6 Note announced, Snapdragon 625 in tow

Meizu has announced the launch of its mid-range M6 Note, and it offers a decent package for the prices listed, with the device making significant improvements over its predecessor, camera-wise particularly.

Ricci Rox, 24 Aug 2017 21:11

Not all apps using the Igexin SDK were found to be collecting data, but they all had the potential to do it. (Source: Pixabay)

Igexin use their advertising SDK to siphon user data back to their servers in China

Igexin, the developer of an advertising software kit, has been caught collecting user data and sending it back to servers in China. Their kit was used in 500 legitimate applications and used the permissions granted to those apps t...

Craig Ward, 23 Aug 2017 23:05

Hacking your phone through the touchscreen? Yes, it can be done. (Image: Shattered Trust)

New research paper demonstrates smartphone security hole in replacement hardware

A research team has successfully compromised a smartphone by injecting malicious code into the drivers for the touchscreen. The code allows full access to the device, including the ability to alter files, use the phone's camera, d...

Sam Medley, 22 Aug 2017 23:36

The Gionee X1 is available in Champagne Gold and Black.

Budget Gionee X1 released in India

The X1 is Gionee's newest budget device for the Indian market. It features the MT6737, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, a rear fingerprint reader, and a 3000mAh battery. Not a bad deal for US$140, all things considered.

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2017 18:49

With the latest 8 GB RAM version of the Nubia Z17, ZTE is offering a serious competitor for the OnePlus 5 and the LG G6. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE is offering the Nubia Z17 8 GB RAM version for pre-orders

The 8 GB RAM Nubia Z17 can now be pre-ordered for US$479 (64 GB storage model) or US$599 (128 GB storage model) between August 21 - 28. Pre-order perks include 10,000 mAH power banks, headphones and discount vouchers.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Aug 2017 11:26

It's about time Xiaomi came up with a new design, though.

Redmi Note 5A launched

The Redmi Note 5A has been announced and while it makes no significant improvements on the previous devices in the series, you'll still have a hard time finding better devices at that price point.

Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2017 23:10

The new Lenovo Legion Y920 gaming desktop. (Source: Lenovo)

Gamescom 2017 | Three new Lenovo Legion gaming desktops with corsair as sole memory supplier

Lenovo has announced the Legion Y520 Tower, Y720 Tower, and Y920 Tower gaming PC's which feature Kaby Lake processors and a choice of Pascal or Polaris graphics cards. The top end Y920 has options for Intel K-Series processors, an...

Craig Ward, 21 Aug 2017 21:23

The Sharp S1 was released in February this year. (Source: The Gadget Freak)

Google to collaborate with Xiaomi on new Android One phone

Chinese behemoths Xiaomi are allegedly working with Google on the creation of a new Android One phone. Considering Xiaomi's MIUI skin isn't loved by many, it'll be interesting to see Google software on a Xiaomi device.

Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2017 06:05