S8+ Snapdragon 835 benchmarks spotted on Geekbench
Benchmarks of the S8+ have leaked on Geekbench, revealing solid (though not game-changing) performance.
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 launches in Europe
This long-awaited rugged handset is finally official. It comes with Nougat on board, using a low-end Exynos 7570 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The Xcover 4 is compliant with the MIL-STD 810G and IP68 stan...
BlackBerry Aurora listed by Indonesian retailer
One day after the first images of the BBC100-1 surfaced online, the BlackBerry Aurora shows up once again. This time, the handset is apparently up for pre-order, carrying a price tag of approximately $260 USD.
Pinebook prototype appears in photos online
The Pinebook, a $99 laptop made for Linux, was delayed last month. Pine64, the group behind the laptop, hasn't said anything since they missed their February goal. However, photos have recently surfaced of an Pinebook prototype.
Lenovo P2 Smartphone Review
P as in "potent battery". Lenovo launches a powerful mid-range handset called P2 on the market. The highlight is supposed to be its gigantic battery that is hidden in a relatively compact casing. The battery life is, in fact, top notch but what about the smartphone's other aspects?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 177 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 177 g
MWC 2017 | General Mobile unveils GM 6 Android One handset
This 5-inch handset seems to be the most powerful Android One device to date, featuring a MediaTek MT6737T processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as a fingerprint reader, all with Android Nougat on top.
Barnes & Noble's NOOK Tablet 7" now back in stock
Last month, not long after its late 2016 launch, this $50 USD Android tablet was recalled due to the faulty charger that shipped with it. Now it looks like the issues have been ironed out and the NOOK Tablet 7" is available for pu...
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 shows up at FCC
The Samsung handset with model number SM-G390F received its WiFi certification a while ago, and then it surfaced on Geekbench. Since it recently arrived at FCC, its launch should be close now.
Xiaomi Mi5c now official
This new handset is the first one to use Xiaomi's first processor, namely Surge S1. The Mi5c is expected to hit China for around $220 USD as a budget variant of last year's Mi5.
Jide Remix Pro tablet hits FCC
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-powered 12-inch tablet was first announced kast summer and now it seems like this slate with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage is finally ready to launch in the US.
MediaTek Helio X30 deca-core processor now available
The new processor is built using the 10 nm process and has a tri-cluster configuration with two Cortex-A73, four Cortex-A53, and four Cortex-A35 cores. First devices to use it are expected to debut in the second quarter of 2017.
MWC 2017 | Gionee announces selfie-centric A1 and A1 Plus
These two handsets use MediaTek processors (Helio P10 and P25), offering impressive front cameras (16 MP and 20 MP), LED flash on both front and back, as well as batteries with over 4,000 mAh each.
MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ Premium now official
This new 5.5-inch handset has a 4K HDR display and offers top-of-the-line specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The Xperia XZ Premium runs Android 7.1 and can record 960 fps footage for super-slow motion videos.
Acer Liquid Z6 Plus Smartphone Review
Acer's large smartphone. Acer's Liquid Z6 Plus is a middle-class smartphone with a large Full-HD display, fingerprint sensor and a huge battery. The middle class is highly contested, however - so is the Liquid z6 Plus able to stand out in any way?
Mediatek MT6753 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 169 g
Mediatek MT6753 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 169 g
MWC 2017 | Alcatel unveils A5 LED smartphone
Advertised as "the world’s first interactive LED-covered smartphone," this handset is powered by an octa-core processor and has a 5.2-inch HD display, as well as 4G LTE connectivity.
MWC 2017 | ZTE Blade V8 Mini and V8 Lite now official
These two 5-inch handsets come with Android Nougat on board and offer premium features for a mid-range price. The metallic unibody V8 Mini is the more advanced of them, sporting a dual camera setup and 3D shooting.
MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra now official
These two successors of last year's Xperia XA handsets come with Android Nougat, using a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, as well as the impressive 23 MP Sony Exmor RS sensor for the main camera.
MWC 2017 | Huawei uncovers the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic
These two new smartwatches feature a 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display, a Qualcomm processor, 768 MB RAM, 4 GB internal storage, GPS, and run Android Wear 2.0. Rated IP68, the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic are scheduled to hit the ma...
MWC 2017 | HMD's new Nokia 3 and 5 series detailed, set for launch in Q2
HMD has announced the worldwide release of the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 phones, along with their specs and pricing.
Asus delays ZenFone 3 Zoom's US launch
While an early version of this handset was shown at CES in January, Asus has decided to delay its launch until Q2 to improve its specs and to provide "an awesome smartphone to use."
MWC 2017 | LG officially unveils G6: Ultrawide on-the-go
The LG G6 is now official: 5.7" display with an aspect ratio of 2:1, Snapdragon 821, 4 GB of RAM, and an interesting dual-camera setup. Noticeably absent is support for LG's Friends.
MWC 2017 | Archos unveils two Graphite Android handsets
The 50 Graphite and 55 Graphite bring the dual camera setup to the masses, being expected to become available for purchase in June, starting around €130 EUR (roughly $137 USD).
MWC 2017 | Archos 101 Saphir rugged tablet now official
This upcoming slate has a 10.1-inch display, using a MediaTek processor next to 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The 101 Saphir is IP54-certified for protection from the elements, also featuring a shock-proof body.
Asus ZenFone Live now official
This upcoming 5-inch handset uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, also featuring a 13 MP PixelMaster main camera and a front shooter optimized for selfies and live streaming.
LG intros the X power2 smartphone
This new 5.5-inch mid-range handset comes with a large battery that can deliver up to 18 hours of web browsing or 15 hours of video playback. Its specs include 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and an unspecified octa-core process...
Samsung launches Exynos Series 9 8895 SoC
The Exynos 8895 is built on Samsung's 10 nm FinFET process and offers some notable improvements over last generations Exynos processors.
Galaxy S8+ specs tipped: will pack 6.2-inch screen, 10nm Exynos 9 or Snapdragon 835 SoC, iris scanner
Evan Blass has detailed the (alleged) specs for the Galaxy S8+ in full.
Xiaomi Pinecone processor coming next week
The name of this upcoming chip has not been confirmed yet, but most of the details should become official on February 28. This chip will make Xiaomi the second Chinese smartphone maker to manufacture central processing units for m...
Meitu launches selfie-focused T8 smartphone
This 5.2-inch handset has a hexagonal shape that might be considered ugly by many but comes with 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, and a dual camera setup on the front for the best selfie experience.
Huawei Honor V9 now official
This high-end phablet has a 5.7-inch WQHD display and is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, having a dual-camera setup able to capture 3D images for use with a 3D printer.
"Continuum"-style feature to be added to Remix OS
Jide has revealed plans to make RemixOS a Continuum-like feature for Android phones.
Huawei MediaPad T3 spotted at TENAA
This 8-inch slate should hit the market as Honor MediaPad T3 once/if it gets out of China, and its specs are expected to include a quad-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, all with Android Nougat on top.
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL Smartphone Review
Late luxury. Asus' latest ZenFone 3 Deluxe flagship smartphone will also be available on the European market soon. With Qualcomm's current premium SoC, a high-resolution 23-megapixel camera, and a large 5.7-inch AMOLED panel, the handset features some technological highlights. But how will it fare in the test compared with other equally first-rate competitors?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.70" | 172 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.70" | 172 g
Blackview R6 Smartphone Review
Priced (too) tightly? Blackview's R6 wants to offer a configuration that is usually only found in much more expensive smartphones for just 130 Euros (~$137): Full HD screen, fingerprint sensor, decent camera. Is this possible in view of the tight budget?
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 198 g
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 198 g
Samsung's upcoming Exynos 9 Series SoC to compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835
The updated Exynos chipset is likely to use the new 10nm FinFET manufacturing process, the same one used by its Qualcomm equivalent, the Snapdragon 835. This suggests that we may see a number of Samsung Galaxy S8 variants with dif...
ZTE might kill the Hawkeye project
What started as "Project CSX" and turned into ZTE Hawkeye seems to have failed. The Kickstarter campaign for it only raised about $36,000 USD of the $500,000 USD goal and ZTE has just decided to stop the campaign and reconsider th...
HTC One X10 images leak online
This previously rumored handset surfaces in a set of images showing a fingerprint reader on the back and three capacitive buttons below the screen. As many other unconfirmed handsets we keep hearing about these days, it should bec...
Huawei P8 Lite 2017 Smartphone Review
Flagship lite 2.0. Huawei's P8 lite was actually the slimmed down version of Huawei's second-last flagship phone. Nevertheless, it has now been reworked with a new design, Full HD panel, and many other improvements. Our report reveals whether the P8 lite (2017) is a good deal.
HiSilicon Kirin 655 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.20" | 147 g
HiSilicon Kirin 655 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.20" | 147 g
Apple hopes to take over the Indian market with locally made iPhone SE
An industry source has reported that Apple will begin assembling the iPhone SE in India, through Taiwanese ODM Winstron. Assembling Apple's cheapest handset in India will help make the phone more accessible for the vast majority o...
Meizu M5s now official
The new handset has a 5.2-inch 720p display and uses the MediaTek MT6753 processor, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage. It will hit China next week starting around $115 USD.
Moto G5 and G5 Plus specs leak online
A Spanish retailer accidentally posted press images for the phones, detailing in full the specification list for each device. The images were copied and reposted before they could be taken down.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 hits Geekbench
Three weeks after receiving its WiFi certification, this rugged handset surfaces on Geekbench with Android 7.0 Nougat on board, next to the 14 nm Exynos 7570 processor and 2 GB RAM.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Smartphone Review
Water-resistant. The Galaxy A5 series now enters the third round and has to keep its ground when fighting in the strong mid-range. More power, bigger storage, and water and dust protection are to help here. The test will show whether this will suffice.
Samsung Exynos 7880 | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | 5.20" | 159 g
Samsung Exynos 7880 | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 | 5.20" | 159 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 with Android 7.0 hits Geekbench
Not long after grabbing its WiFi certification, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 with Android 7.0 Nougat on board hits Geekbench. However, Samsung still has to launch the official Nougat firmware for this tablet and its siblings.
Alleged Galaxy J7 (2017) US variant spotted on GFXBench
The GFXBench listing of the Samsung device codenamed SM-J727VL reveals a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage, all with Android Nougat on top.
New "Instant Tethering" feature rolling out to select Android devices
Android 7.1.1 enables the new "Instant Tethering" feature on specific Nexus and Pixel phones. It fully automates internet sharing between devices once they have been verified once.
Samsung's Chromebook Plus now available for purchase
The Chromebook comes with a built-in stylus and support for Android apps via the Google Play Store for Chrome. Current retail price is $449.
Lenovo C2 Smartphone Review
Affordable battery-giant. The Lenovo C2 is an entry-level smartphone that is supposed to attract low-budget customers with a big and removable battery, an HD display, and dual SIM. Since the screen, camera, and battery life are quite good, this could work. But are there also any shortcomings?
Mediatek MT6735 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 139 g
Mediatek MT6735 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 139 g
BLU launches Tank Xtreme 5.0 rugged smartphone
Priced at just $130 USD, this rugged and water-resistant handset is powered by a MediaTek processor, next to 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage, coming loaded with Android Marshmallow.
Xiaomi may be making its own mobile SoC, codenamed "Pinecone"
Xiaomi may be joining Huawei as the second Chinese smartphone company to manufacture a mobile system-on-a-chip, or SoC.
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