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Panasonic Eluga A3 Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6737 now available in India

Panasonic Eluga A3 and A3 Pro now available in India

These two 5.2-inch handsets come with MediaTek processors, 3 GB RAM, 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, 13 MP main cameras, Android 7.0 Nougat, and can be acquired for up to US$200 in Mocha Gold, Gold, or Gray.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2017 12:30

The Note 8 could be available immediately following its announcement. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 could launch as early as August 24 in the US

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is all set for an official unveiling on August 23 but if word on the street is to go by, the device could land up in shelves as early as the next day, at least in the US.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2017 11:42

The Redmi Note 4 was released in January. (Source: Geekbuying)

Redmi Note 4 explodes, owner injured

Another Redmi Note 4 has blown up, this time leaving burns on the user's thighs. The owner was riding his bike when the device combusted, in an event eerily reminiscent of the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco.

Ricci Rox, 14 Aug 2017 08:51

The OnePlus 5 was released last month but the recent events have dampened public perception of the company. (Source: GSMArena)

Android O to be last major OS update for the OnePlus 3/3T

The OnePlus 3T was released in November last year but will not be getting any major OS updates after Android O. O is expected to be released within the next few weeks.

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2017 22:03

The X4 is expected to retail with a price tag in the region of US$410. (Source: GSMArena)

Final details of the Moto X4 revealed, Snapdragon 660 a no-show

Final details of the Moto X4 have been released and we can't help but be disappointed by Moto's choice of the Snapdragon 630 over the Snapdragon 660. That, and the downgrade to a 3000mAh battery makes this a less enticing buy than...

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2017 09:54

Huawei Honor 9 in Robin Blue finish and 6 GB RAM now available

Huawei Honor 9 now available in Robin Blue

This special variant of the Huawei Honor 9 handset comes with 6 GB RAM like the Honor 9 Premium, but only features 64 GB storage space like the standard model. Sadly, the Honor 9 is not officially available in the US yet.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2017 21:05

UMIDIGI S2 Pro announced - Images released

The S2 Pro has been announced by UMIDIGI and it shows a marked improvement over previous devices in the series. It features a 5.99" 18:9 display, a Helio P25, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5100mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 12 Aug 2017 19:32

The original Pixel will receive an upgrade to Android O. (Source: Google)

Android O tipped to arrive August 21

Google's Android O remains on schedule for an August 21 release despite recent rumors suggesting that it might be delayed, according to Evan Blass.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2017 06:07

HTC U11 Ocean Android mid-ranger to launch later this year

HTC U11 Life coming to T-Mobile later this year

At the end of a long stream of HTC Ocean Life-related rumors, we find out that this mid-range handset is going to hit the market later this year as HTC U11 Life, but this has not been confirmed officially yet, either.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 23:55

Moto Z2 Force Android smartphone to hit China with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage

Moto Z2 Force with 6 GB RAM hits TENAA

While the US market only got a model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, it looks like China is on its way to a Moto Z2 Force with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, but with a slightly lower battery capacity.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 22:30

Nintendo Switch with removable Joycon controllers. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo sued over joycon controller design, meanwhile NVIDIA says Nintendo are "innovators"

NVIDIA has praised Nintendo for being innovators and risk takers for their successful Switch console. Meanwhile, Nintendo is facing a lawsuit from Gamevice, who claim that the detachable controller design of the switch infringes o...

Craig Ward, 11 Aug 2017 19:52

The Redmi Note 4 was released in January 2017. (Source: Gearbest)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 gets Nougat update

The Redmi Note 4 was released in January and has finally received a Nougat update. It's nice of Xiaomi to keep users of budget devices in mind but considering Android O will launch within the next few weeks, this is still rather d...

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2017 11:07

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Android smartphone surfaces online before official launch

Three Asus ZenFone 4 handsets surface online

Although these new models have not been announced yet, the product listing pages for the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Selfie, and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro went live on Asus France's official website.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 21:40

Maze Comet teaser reveals a metal and leather case, octa-core MediaTek processor, and more

Maze Comet coming in September

Not long after the attractive low-cost Blade and the (more or less) bezel-less Alpha, Chinese startup Maze Mobile promises to come up with a 5.7-inch handset made using leather and metal that reminds us of Vertu's latest luxury ph...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 19:55

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition Android flagship availability to improve

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition coming soon to new markets

This handset with more storage and memory than the regular KEYone arrived as an exclusive edition for India, and now a teaser for IFA 2017 suggests that more markets would follow this fall.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 17:05

Oppo R11 FC Barcelona limited edition smartphone launches in China mid-August 2017

Oppo R11 FC Barcelona edition to hit China next week

This limited edition football-themed Android smartphone will be available starting on August 18 for a price of around US$522. Unfortunately, there is no information about its release in other countries for now.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 16:02

T-Mobile REVVL Android smartphone now available

T-Mobile REVVL now official

This US$125 handset runs Android Nougat and features a 5.5-inch HD display, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, a fingerprint reader, as well as a 3,000 mAh battery and quite average cameras that use 5 MP and 13 MP sensors.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 12:35

Gionee A1 Lite Android smartphone now available in India

Gionee A1 Lite launches in India

This 5.3-inch affordable handset with a 20 MP front camera and a MediaTek MT6753V processor under the hood can be acquired in India starting today for around US$234. The only two color choices available are gold and black.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 11:10

The leaked render depicts an almost 100% screen-to-body ratio for the Mi MIX 2. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 gets leaked all-screen front render

The leaked render presents the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 as an almost bezel-less smartphone that integrates a piezoelectric speaker, but does away with the front camera. The new model is thinner and is expected to hit the Chinese market thi...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2017 10:33

Lenovo K8 Note launch event, sales begin August 18

Lenovo K8 Note launches in India

This Lenovo handset comes with a MediaTek Helio X23 processor and runs pure Android 7.1.1 Nougat, leaving aside the company's custom interface recently known as Vibe Pure and introduced as Vibe a few years ago.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 18:35

Even the HP Elite X3 might not get OS feature updates going forward. (Source: AAWP)

"We'll explain things when we're ready", says a Microsoft rep about Windows 10 Mobile

In a rather reticent tweet, Microsoft's Brandon LeBlanc has tweeted that the company is not yet ready to go public with plans regarding the future of the ill-fated Windows 10 Mobile. For fans of the platform however, it has opened...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Aug 2017 16:55

One cent less but those are just semantics, really. (Source: Gizmochina)

The Blackview A7 brings dual rear cameras to town for less than $40

The Blackview A7 is without a doubt the cheapest smartphone to feature dual rear cameras. Less than 40 bucks for such a device is a pretty good deal, though it must be said that dual rear sensors don't imply better camera performa...

Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2017 16:00

The M5 Note was released in December last year. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu M6 Note with dual rear cameras to launch on August 23

The Meizu M6 Note is Meizu's mid-range offering for the year, and it looks to be an impressive offering for the price touted, with a sheet of features including MediaTek's Helio P25, a metal unibody, and a 4000mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 09 Aug 2017 15:21

HTC U11 Android flagship to get 60 fps video shooting capabilities soon

HTC U11 to get 60 fps video recording

HTC has just confirmed on Twitter that its flagship device would get 60 fps video recording support "over the next couple of months" but failed to come up with a launch date for the software update that would deliver this feature.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 12:10

Sharp Aquos S2 Android smartphone with bezel-less display now available in China

Sharp Aquos S2 hits China

Japanese brand Sharp has been releasing bezel-less handsets since 2014, and now the new Aquos S2 is available in China as promised. The price of this Qualcomm Snapdragon 630-powered phone is around US$370.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 08:05

A case manufactuers render showing what is claimed to be the iPhone 8 with an all-screen design. (Source: Evan Blass)

New iPhone 8 case render adds support to all-screen design

A render made by a case manufacturer showing an iPhone in their rugged case appears to show the iPhone 8 will have an all-screen design and an on-screen button. The location of the fingerprint scanner isn't shown, but it could be ...

Craig Ward, 08 Aug 2017 15:22

LG GPad X2 8.0 Plus Android tablet spotted online, launch is imminent

LG GPad X2 8.0 Plus leaks online

Although this 8-inch tablet is not official yet, a T-Mobile support page for it is already live. This page reveals the following specs and features: a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, Android 7.0, as well as a...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2017 10:35

LG X Venture rugged Android handset now available unlocked in the US

Unlocked LG X Venture hits the US market

This 5.2-inch rugged handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor that was initially available as an AT&T exclusive is finally available unlocked from Amazon, carrying a price tag of US$297.05.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2017 08:35

The HP Elite X3 is currently the highest-end smartphone running Windows 10 Mobile. (Image source: HP)

Windows may be moving to a unified mobile/desktop OS

According to rumors, Microsoft may soon be killing of development of Windows 10 Mobile in favor of pursuing a unified operating system that more closely ties development and features of the desktop version of Windows to a retooled...

Sam Medley, 08 Aug 2017 00:01

UMIDIGI Crystal with dual rear cameras announced

The much awaited UMIDIGI Crystal has finally been launched and it's a solid device for its intended market space. Presale begins on August 15.

Ricci Rox, 07 Aug 2017 20:44

The Galaxy S8 Active includes many key aspects of the S8 but excludes the curved bezels, presumably for ruggedness reasons. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy S8 Active is now official and it releases tomorrow on AT&T

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S8 Active with the rugged phone being exclusive to AT&T for a limited time before it will presumably be available on other US carriers as well as off-contract. During the launch period, ...

Craig Ward, 07 Aug 2017 18:34

The Pixel/Pixel XL are now available at a great discount. (Source: Engadget)

Deal | The Google Pixel is now $200 less dearer

Google has discounted its Pixel smartphones by US$200 to kickoff its Back to School event. That's not all: there's a free Daydream View VR headset bundled in as well.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2017 18:27

Look mom, no bezels! (Source: Slashleaks)

Live pictures of the Galaxy Note 8 surface, reveal dual cameras and a redesigned S-Pen

New pictures of the Galaxy Note 8 have just gone live and seem to corroborate earlier reports of a Galaxy S8-esque design with a squared-off look at the corners, along with the presence of dual rear cameras and a redesigned S-Pen.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2017 17:57

T-Mobile Alchemy Android smartphone allegedly made by Coolpad

T-Mobile Alchemy coming this fall

In addition to the upcoming REVVL, T-Mobile is expected to launch a handset developed by Coolpad as well. Scheduled to launch this fall, this smartphone is allegedly called "Alchemy" and is supposed to cost around US$100.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 15:45

Asus Zenpad Z8s Android tablet with Snapdragon 652 now available on Verizon

Asus Zenpad Z8s hits Verizon

This new slate is a direct successor to last year's ZenPad Z8, keeping the 7.9-inch IPS display and US$249.99 price tag, but featuring a faster processor, more memory, and Android Nougat instead of Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 11:35

It took just thirteen years to get to these heights. (Source: Hillary Fox)

Statistics show Facebook's dominance over the Android app market

A list by Prioridata has revealed the top ten apps in the world, with Facebook-affiliated apps taking up six slots.

Ricci Rox, 06 Aug 2017 11:00

You'd be hard-pressed to find a better-looking device. (Source: XDA Developers)

Deal | You can snag an Honor 8 for less than $300

The Honor 8 sports a 5.2" FHD display, up to 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and HiSilicon's Kirin 950.

Ricci Rox, 05 Aug 2017 18:54

Having an Apple watch could become much more than the status symbol it currently is with the addition of its own cellular connection. (Source: Apple)

New Apple Watch will pack an LTE modem, eschewing the need for an iPhone

A Bloomberg report referencing trusted sources claims that Apple is getting ready to release an LTE-enabled Apple Watch towards the end of the year. The addition of an LTE modem in the Watch would mean the device could operate com...

Douglas Black, 05 Aug 2017 05:15

Traditional light mode with color customization (left) and new dark mode with color customization (right). (Source: Own)

You can now send money using Skype and set the interface to dark mode

Microsoft has released two feature updates to their Skype iOS and Android apps in quick succession. The first brought PayPal integration to iOS and Android apps, while the second adds a dark mode option to the Android app which he...

Craig Ward, 04 Aug 2017 23:38

The Meizu Pro 7 launched with MediaTek's Helio X30 flagship a few weeks ago. (Source: Android Authority)

OPPO and Vivo to make return to old MediaTek ways

Hopefully, the return of two industry giants like OPPO and Vivo helps in getting MediaTek back to the relatively impressive heights it was at before, if only for the benefits competition in the industry offers to consumers.

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2017 18:59

Moto E4 Plus Android smartphone finally available in the US early August 2017

Moto E4 Plus finally hits the US market

This 5.5-inch handset with a massive 5,000 mAh battery has been available in India for a while, and now it arrives in the US, where it can be acquired for prices starting at US$129.99.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2017 15:55

The Nokia 8 has been confirmed to come in silver. (Source: GSMArena)

The Nokia 8 may be the first device to ship with Android O, also expected to feature a monochrome rear camera sensor

The Nokia 8 is expected to be launched on August 16, which happens to be about a week after the supposed launch date of Android O. A Geekbench listing has shown a device that looks to be the Nokia 8 running on O.

Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2017 13:26

Edge-to-edge displays are the rave. (Source: Weibo)

Honor Note 9 to come with massive 4600mAh battery

The Honor Note 9 is to the Honor 9 what the Galaxy Note 8 is to the S8: Larger, more powerful, and almost certainly more expensive.

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 18:57

The Pixel was a great device. It had a headphone jack, too. (Source: GSMArena)

Upcoming Pixel smartphones will ditch the headphone jack

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be Google's flagships for the year, but new information touting both devices to opt out of headphone jacks has surfaced. Pixel fans won't take kindly to this, for sure.

Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 17:52

LG teased the bottom of the V30 display in their press release. (Source: LG)

LG teases nearly bezel-less OLED display for the V30 smartphone

The front panel of the V30 integrates a P-OLED QHD+ display with Gorilla Glass 5 and the FullVision 2:1 design.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Aug 2017 15:33

BlackBerry KEYOne Limited Edition Black debuts in India with improved specs

BlackBerry KEYOne hits India with better specs

While the original KEYOne is built by TCL, the Limited Edition Black that retails in India is built and distributed by Optiemus, also featuring more memory and storage (4 GB and 64 GB vs. 3 GB and 32 GB on the TCL version).

Codrut Nistor, 03 Aug 2017 12:02

LG Q6 Android smartphone launch details now official

LG Q6 coming to South Korea this week

According to the South Korean tech giant, its first mid-range handset to offer a FullVision display is scheduled to hit the local market this week, while the rest of the world should get it "in the weeks to come."

Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2017 14:55

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Panasonic Eluga A3 and A3 Pro now available in India

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 could launch as early as August 24 in the US

Redmi Note 4 explodes, owner injured

Android O to be last major OS update for the OnePlus 3/3T

79% Blackview BV8000 Pro Smartphone Review

Final details of the Moto X4 revealed, Snapdragon 660 a no-show

Huawei Honor 9 now available in Robin Blue

UMIDIGI S2 Pro announced - Images released

Android O tipped to arrive August 21

HTC U11 Life coming to T-Mobile later this year

Moto Z2 Force with 6 GB RAM hits TENAA

Nintendo sued over joycon controller design, meanwhile NVIDIA says Nintendo are "innovators"

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 gets Nougat update

Three Asus ZenFone 4 handsets surface online

Maze Comet coming in September

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition coming soon to new markets

Oppo R11 FC Barcelona edition to hit China next week

T-Mobile REVVL now official

Gionee A1 Lite launches in India

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 gets leaked all-screen front render

Lenovo K8 Note launches in India

"We'll explain things when we're ready", says a Microsoft rep about Windows 10 Mobile

The Blackview A7 brings dual rear cameras to town for less than $40

Meizu M6 Note with dual rear cameras to launch on August 23

HTC U11 to get 60 fps video recording

Sharp Aquos S2 hits China

New iPhone 8 case render adds support to all-screen design

LG GPad X2 8.0 Plus leaks online

Unlocked LG X Venture hits the US market

Windows may be moving to a unified mobile/desktop OS

80% LG X power2 Smartphone Review

UMIDIGI Crystal with dual rear cameras announced

Galaxy S8 Active is now official and it releases tomorrow on AT&T

Deal | The Google Pixel is now $200 less dearer

Live pictures of the Galaxy Note 8 surface, reveal dual cameras and a redesigned S-Pen

82% Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 Smartphone Review

T-Mobile Alchemy coming this fall

Asus Zenpad Z8s hits Verizon

Statistics show Facebook's dominance over the Android app market

Deal | You can snag an Honor 8 for less than $300

New Apple Watch will pack an LTE modem, eschewing the need for an iPhone

You can now send money using Skype and set the interface to dark mode

OPPO and Vivo to make return to old MediaTek ways

Moto E4 Plus finally hits the US market

The Nokia 8 may be the first device to ship with Android O, also expected to feature a monochrome rear camera sensor

Honor Note 9 to come with massive 4600mAh battery

Upcoming Pixel smartphones will ditch the headphone jack

LG teases nearly bezel-less OLED display for the V30 smartphone

BlackBerry KEYOne hits India with better specs

LG Q6 coming to South Korea this week

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