Huawei launches the Honor 9i but it's nothing we haven't seen alreadyHuawei has once again repackaged the same device for our purchasing pleasure. Maimang 6, Nova 2i, and now, Honor 9i. Some would say it's getting a tad annoying.Ricci Rox, 05 Oct 2017 14:47
Razer CEO teases its first smartphoneRazer's CEO has teased its forthcoming gaming focused smartphone in his jeans pocket ahead of its official unveiling later this year. The company has kept a very tight lid on the device as little else has emerged by way of solid i...Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Oct 2017 13:49
Both variants of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro appear in live photosThe Huawei Mate 10 Pro has surfaced in the flesh for the first time ahead of its official unveiling. A closer look at the photos also hints at what might the second Mate 10 Pro variant as has been rumored.Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Oct 2017 12:35
Herein lies the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, Google's new flagshipsGoogle has announced the launch of its two new flagships, the Pixel 2 and its larger Pixel 2 XL sibling. These devices are mostly positioned as the Android alternatives to the Apple offerings, so it comes as no surprise that they ...Ricci Rox, 04 Oct 2017 20:29
New Polished Blue variant of Nokia 9 surfacesNew renders of the Nokia 9 have emerged and reveal a device that looks to follow in the footsteps of Samsung's Galaxy S8 devices. With a curved AMOLED display, it will sit above the Nokia 8 in HMD's well-received range of Nokia-br...Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Oct 2017 11:38
Details of the upcoming Android One HTC U11 Life revealedThe HTC U11 Life will be HTC's first foray into Google's Android One program, and will follow in the footsteps of the recently released Mi A1 by offering mid-range specifications at a, hopefully, modest price point.Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2017 21:47
HMD goes a step further, promises Android P for current Nokia devicesThe current Nokia devices are already slated to receive Android Oreo before 2017 runs out. HMD Global, however, has promised even more, with its current lineup expected to get the update to Android P when it's released next year.Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2017 19:33
Details and images of both Pixel devices revealedDetails of the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 2 XL are all but confirmed, as we all wait for the official event that takes place on October 4.Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2017 09:55
What can you do with a Chromebook?Chromebooks, which run on Google's ChromeOS, have quickly become one of the major drivers of mobile computing as they provide an easy way to access the web without worrying a lot about deployment, administration and configuration. Although ChromeOS is an almost online-exclusive OS, Chromebooks can still be adapted to handle most workflows. In this article, we explore what a Chromebook can do and help you decide if you should be hopping on the Google bandwagon.Vaidyanathan Subramaniam & Sam Medley, 03 Oct 2017 09:24
Xiaomi scores another win - 10 million units shipped in SeptemberXiaomi CEO Lei Jun has posted an image celebrating the company's new record, an all-time high 10 million smartphone shipments in September.Ricci Rox, 02 Oct 2017 21:39
90% Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Smartphone ReviewBack to being best. The Note 8 shines with a big, superb Infinity screen, high performance and, for the first time, with a dual-camera. As usual, the S-Pen that can be inserted into the casing is included. Whether Samsung has developed the ideal phablet after the Note 7 disaster will be clarified in the test. Update: new update improves security and adds new Wi-Fi features. Update: Information concerning PWM, display response times, temperatures and power consumption has been added.Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 | 6.30" | 195 gDaniel Schmidt, 02 Oct 2017 14:34
Huawei Mate 10 to support Mirabook, have DeX-like functionalityThe Huawei Mate 10 looks set to follow both Microsoft and Samsung in offering a dock that converts the device into something offering a PC-like experience. The tip comes from the maker of the Mirabook Android and Windows Continuum...Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Oct 2017 05:44
New mid-range Asus phone with large battery on the cardsLaptop makers Asus are reportedly working on a new mid-range smartphone. This device will feature a 5.7-inch display, dual rear cameras, and a large 4030 mAh battery. It will also be the first Asus device to sport the trending 18:...Ricci Rox, 01 Oct 2017 17:48
77% Lenovo Tab 4 10 Tablet ReviewMulti-talented. With comprehensive accessory packages, Lenovo wants to equip its affordable Tablet Tab 4 10 for all usage scenarios. We find out about the quality of the tablet itself in our test. Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | 10.10" | 505 gFlorian Wimmer, 01 Oct 2017 01:07
The Ulefone Power Max will feature a humongous 13,000 mAh batteryUlefone's next device, the Power Max, will toe the line between power bank and smartphone with a hefty 13000 mAh battery. Imagine what you could do with that—power a whole estate, maybe?Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 19:34
Deal | You can snag an LG V20 for $300The LG V20—new, unlocked, 64 GB version—is now available on Walmart and Amazon for a bargain price of $302. It features a 5.7-inch QHD display, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, Snapdragon 820, dual rear cameras, and a 3200 mAh batte...Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 18:56
Pricing details of the Honor 7X revealedThe Honor 6X came with a price tag in the $200 range but its successor will go one step further, with a starting price of $300. Relatively pricey, yes, but a fair deal considering the expected package.Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 18:45
Huawei Nova 2i launched, quad cameras in towThe Huawei Nova 2i has been launched, with the mid-range device turning out to be—rather surprisingly—the international model of the Maimang 6 that was just released in China.Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2017 18:39
Samsung to launch two Galaxy S9 models in 2018Insiders familiar with the matter confirmed that Samsung is already working on the firmware for the Galaxy S9 (SM-G960) and the Galaxy S9+ (SM-G965), both these handsets being expected to arrive in the first part of 2018.Codrut Nistor, 30 Sep 2017 13:45
Alcatel Idol 5 heading for Cricket WirelessThe VR-ready, MediaTek Helio P20-powered Alcatel Idol 5 is scheduled to hit Cricket Wireless at the end of October 2017. The price tag of the handset reads US$199, but the UNI360 VR Goggles accessory is not included in the package...Codrut Nistor, 30 Sep 2017 01:36
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active might reach T-Mobile soonAlthough all Galaxy Active handsets that were launched by Samsung so far were AT&T exclusive devices, it seems that the Galaxy S8 Active might be the first one to break this rule by joining T-Mobile's portfolio as well.Codrut Nistor, 29 Sep 2017 22:15
LG K7i "Mosquito Away" Android smartphone hits IndiaAlthough it has modest specs, the 5-inch LG K7i (LGX230I) debuts in India as "the world's first phone with Mosquito Away technology." This handset comes with a special cover with an ultrasound emitter and a special stand to keep i...Codrut Nistor, 29 Sep 2017 16:30
Gionee M7 Power - bigger battery, mid-range specsThe M7 Power is the more mid-rangey brother of the recently released M7 smartphone. It is powered by the less impressive Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 octa-core, but it comes with a 5,000 mAh battery that makes it ideal for mobile movie...Bogdan Solca, 29 Sep 2017 13:41
LG V30 pricing and availability revealedDetails about the availability and pricing of the LG V30 have been revealed for the US and the UK. It will be available on all of the major US carriers with Vodafone offering the device in the UK on a plan.Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Sep 2017 11:44
Internal hardware specs leak for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, no Snapdragon 836 in sightMany of the internal specifications have been leaked for the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The Snapdragon 835 is absent but the cameras will finally receive OIS.Craig Ward, 29 Sep 2017 00:28
Dual-display HiSense A2 Pro is ready to take on the Yota 3The 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
ZTE Axon M foldable handset surfaces onlineCodenamed Axon Multy, the foldable device that might launch as the ZTE Axon M in less than three weeks is rumored to feature twin full HD displays that turn into a massive 6.8-inch touchscreen with a resolution of 1,920 x 2,160 pi...Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2017 16:15
All released Nokia devices to receive Oreo before the end of 2017HMD Global manager Mark Trundle has, in an interview, confirmed that the Nokia 3, 5, 6, and 8 are all set to receive the update to Oreo before the end of the year.Ricci Rox, 28 Sep 2017 13:02
MediaTek announces launch of its new low-end MT6739 SoCMediaTek 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
Unessential? Essential may have sold just 5,000 phones to Sprint customersIt appears that the Essential Phone is off to a very slow sales start in the US. Estimates suggest that its US carrier Sprint may have sold just 5,000 devices to its customers since launching earlier this month.Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Sep 2017 11:14
MediaTek MT6737-powered Panasonic Eluga I4 budget smartphone rolls out in IndiaThe Panasonic Eluga I4 comes one year after the Eluga I3 and sports a MediaTek MT6737 processor, runs Android Nougat out of the box, and provides 4G VoLTE support. Its price tag reads around US$126.Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2017 10:45
Upcoming Sony phones to abandon all-bezel designDuring an interview, the Managing Director of Sony India has said that they will release a new range of smartphone's with a new and improved design 'soon.' This means that in 2018 we could see Sony flagship phones with a more mode...Craig Ward, 28 Sep 2017 00:18
The Blackview S8 comes with quad cameras and a bezel-less displayThe 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
Honor 7X billed for October 11 launchHuawei 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
iPhone X to pack 3GB of RAM, biggish (for Apple) 2,716 mAh batteryThe iPhone X will pack one of the largest batteries Apple has put in a smartphone. It's RAM, however, will be the same 3 GB found in the iPhone 8 Plus.Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Sep 2017 04:47
Pixel 2 models to get another unique launcher, moreA source that has played with the Verizon version of the Google Pixel 2 has revealed some previous unknown details about the device. Interestingly, like the original Pixel, Google will give the Pixel 2 a custom Android launcher to...Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Sep 2017 13:18
Gionee M7 launched - Helio P30, 18;9 display, dual rear camerasThe 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
HP Elite x3 not dead yet, sales to continue through to 2019HP has committed to giving backing its Elite x3 smartphone into 2019. As one of the last Windows 10 Mobile flagship devices to be found anywhere, there had been suggestions its days are numbered.Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Sep 2017 03:50
Asus Chromebook Flip C101 is now available in the USThe Rockchip RK3399-powered ASUS Chromebook Flip C101PA-DB02 convertible has a metallic body, it features a 10.1-inch touchscreen display, and can be acquired for less than US$300.Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2017 19:20
Germany feels Nokia love, gets special Nokia 8 variant next monthGerman fans of the Nokia 8 are set to be the first to receive a special version of the device with a RAM upgrade to 6 GB. The new variant will also get 128 GB of storage space as well when it hits the country on October 20.Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Sep 2017 12:11
iFixit teardown rates iPhone 8 repairability as 6 out of 10, but glass back almost impossible to replaceiFixit have completed their teardown of the iPhone 8. They found that the screen and battery were fairly easy to replace, but that the rear glass panel was extremely difficult to remove due to large amounts of glue.Craig Ward, 23 Sep 2017 20:51
Don't get your hopes up on the Redmi Note 5Recent 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
Huawei Maimang 6 launched in ChinaThe 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
Android pattern unlock is the easiest authentication method to snoopA study by researchers from the University of Maryland and the US Naval Academy has been published showing that a six-spot pattern unlock is six times easier for snoopers to repeat after seeing once than a six-digit PIN.Craig Ward, 23 Sep 2017 02:20
iPhone 8 Plus has the best camera on any smartphone according to DxOMarkDxOMark have put the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus through their extensive test suite, declaring that they are the best smartphone cameras they have tested to date. Strong points include exposure, contrast, color reproduction, an...Craig Ward, 22 Sep 2017 22:21
Nokia 8 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage hits FCCNokia 8 is still not present in China and the US, but it looks like these two key markets will receive special versions of this flagship. Two variants for the US have just been spotted on FCC, and they both feature 6 GB RAM and 12...Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2017 20:20
82% Huawei Y7 (2017) Smartphone ReviewConvincing. The Huawei Y7 aims to convince its buyers with a metal case, a strong processor, and a large battery. While these assets are good, the competition in the 200-Euro price range (~$238) is strong. You can find out in our test how the Huawei Y7 fares. Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.50" | 165 gFlorian Wimmer, 22 Sep 2017 19:14
Imagination releases new PowerVR mobile GPUs and its first Neural Network AcceleratorThe PowerVR Series9XE GPUs are designed for entry-level mobile devices and cost-effective products, while the more advance Series9XM chips are aimed at mid-range smartphones/tablets, premium gaming set-top boxes and infotainment s...Bogdan Solca, 22 Sep 2017 14:43
Moto G5S Plus coming to the US later this monthYesterday, the Moto G5S Plus became available for pre-order across the US starting at US$229.99. The successor of the popular Moto G5 Plus is scheduled to launch on September 29.Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2017 12:16
Asus Zenfone 4 series finally hits EuropeAfter launching in the Asian market a few months back, Asus has finally announced the launch of its Zenfone 4 series for the European market.Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2017 12:07