Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 is now officialThis apparently new 7.9-inch Android slate is, in fact, the Asus ZenPad Z8 without Verizon Wireless branding.Codrut Nistor, 02 Aug 2016 13:50
71% Samsung Galaxy View Tablet ReviewWhite giant. Thanks to its 18.4-inch screen, the Samsung Galaxy View stands out from the majority of tablets. This does, however, also affect the weight and the size. Where can you use such a tablet and can it convince in terms of technology?Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 18.40" | 2.7 kgAndreas Kilian, 02 Aug 2016 08:16
MediaTek gives first look at the deca-core Helio X30 SoCThe company's Chief Operating Officer detailed some core specifications of the upcoming flagship Helio X30 SoC including its 10 nm lithography and switch to integrated PowerVR graphics.Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 01 Aug 2016 06:24
82% UHANS S1 Smartphone ReviewThe beautiful beast. The Chinese smartphone label UHANS advertises its S1 smartphone model with this teaser. And this teaser is dead-on: Besides attractive looks, the entry-level handset proves to be powerful and exceptionally well equipped for this price range.Mediatek MT6753 | ARM Mali-T720 MP4 | 5.00" | 153 gMarcus Herbrich, 01 Aug 2016 01:14
87% Lenovo ZUK Z2 Smartphone ReviewA lot of smartphone for little money. With the second generation of the Z series, ZUK continues where the Z1 model left off: Very good technical specifications at a low purchase price. Only a handful of manufacturers manage a Snapdragon 820, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM for 270 Euros (~$302). Find out in our report where Lenovo's subsidiary brand ZUK had to make cutbacks.Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.00" | 149 gMarcus Herbrich, 31 Jul 2016 05:30
TCL 950 hits TENAAAlthough TCL is the company making Alcatel handsets, the upcoming TCL 950 promises to be more powerful than the Idol 4S flagship.Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2016 15:35
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 might launch next to a cloud storage serviceSimply dubbed "Samsung Cloud," this service will launch with the next-gen Note phablet as Samsung's competitor to Apple's iCloud or Microsoft's OneDrive.Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2016 13:55
Samsung allegedly testing a new Exynos processorThe unannounced Exynos 8895 chipset has been spotted on Indian import tracker Zauba, so it is certain that Samsung is working on it.Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2016 12:30
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 hits Bluetooth SIGThis upcoming clamshell design Android handset has been spotted at Bluetooth SIG carrying model number SM-G1600.Codrut Nistor, 28 Jul 2016 21:50
88% Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone ReviewLight smartphone heavyweight. The newest flagship model by the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi proves that it has arrived in the premium smartphone sector. High-end specifications, a generous configuration, weight of just 129 grams, and high-quality glass casing: These clearly challenge established companies at a local street price of just below 300 Euros (~$332).Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.15" | 129 gMarcus Herbrich, 27 Jul 2016 20:03
Xiaomi launches Redmi Pro Android smartphoneThis handset launches in three variants priced between $225 USD and $300 USD, all powered by MediaTek processors and featuring a generous 4050 mAh battery. Codrut Nistor, 27 Jul 2016 19:55
OnePlus 3 gets OxygenOS 3.2.2This incremental update comes with a few minor tweaks and fixes, including enhanced noise cancellation in video recording and the latest security patches.Codrut Nistor, 27 Jul 2016 18:25
Intex Aqua Fish hits the marketThis Sailfish OS-powered handset retails for around $80 USD and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage.Codrut Nistor, 26 Jul 2016 11:15
More HTC Nexus Sailfish specs leak onlineThis handset has been in the rumor mill for a while, but now new details emerge, revealing that it carries a Snapdragon 820/821 under the hood.Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 15:55
Samsung Galaxy Tab J debuts in TaiwanThis new 7-inch slate has below average specs and will ship with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for less than $200 USD starting in August.Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 15:30
BlackBerry Hamburg shows up at FCC and GFXBenchThis mid-ranger without a physical keyboard is expected to launch loaded with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and 3 GB RAM.Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 13:50
Oppo sends out invites for F1s launch eventThe successor of the popular Oppo F1 is expected to feature a 16 MP front camera and will be unveiled on August 3rd, as previously rumored.Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 09:40
Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force coming to Verizon next weekThese 5.5-inch handsets powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and support for Moto Mods are available for pre-order and will be available starting July 28.Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2016 13:35
80% Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Smartphone ReviewExpensive entry. Samsung launches a 2016 update of its entry-level device Galaxy J1, but the price was increased. Samsung is once again not very generous in terms of features. Can the smartphone justify the additional price, or should you have a look at the rivals?Samsung Exynos 3475 Quad | ARM Mali-T720 | 4.50" | 131 gAndreas Osthoff, 22 Jul 2016 03:43
Samsung Gear S3 and Galaxy Tab S3 might launch in SeptemberItalian technology journalist Antonio Monaco has confirmed an older rumor, so it looks like the Galaxy Tab S3 and the Gear S3 will arrive at IFA 2016.Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2016 18:55
NVIDIA to announce Tegra-Next SoC in AugustThe chip is expected to show up on August 22nd at the Hot Chips conference in California.Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2016 14:25
78% Wiko Lenny 3 Smartphone ReviewThe 3rd Generation. The Wiko Lenny 3 applies a fresh coat of paint to the budget smartphone series. Wiko hopes the improved screen and cameras will receive good customer reviews. We reviewed the smartphone and here are our findings.Mediatek MT6580M | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 5.00" | 177 gFlorian Wimmer, 20 Jul 2016 20:12
Meizu unveils MX6 Android handsetThis 5.5-inch smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, has 4 GB memory and 32 GB internal storage, being expected to debut in China at the end of the month, starting at $300 USD.Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2016 13:55
HP Elite x3 Windows phablet coming soonThe Elite x3 solution bundles consisting of the phablet, premium headset, and a dock are expected to begin shipping at the end of August, priced at $799 USD.Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2016 10:50
SoftBank buys ARM for $32 billionOnce the deal closes, ARM is expected to continue as an independent business within SoftBank, keeping its Cambridge headquarters as well.Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2016 22:55
Asus intros Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 MaxThese two new Zenfone 3 models come both with a fingerprint reader and offer mid-range specs at prices between $200 USD and $270 USD.Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2016 17:35
Acer Liquid Jade Primo Windows smartphone hits the USThis 5.5-inch Windows 10 handset that launched in Europe back in April is finally available in the US, where the Microsoft Store offers it for $649 USD (bundled with a desktop dock, keyboard, and a mouse).Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2016 14:55
Upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 will not supplant the Snapdragon 820Instead, the Snapdragon 821 will co-exist with the Snapdragon 820. Raw performance gain will be about 10 percent due to its faster clock rate.Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2016 23:54
Alcatel Idol 4S smartphone now up for pre-orderThis Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-powered Android smartphone can be pre-ordered for $350 USD and is expected to begin shipping in early August.Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2016 15:50
Motorola Moto E3 coming in SeptemberConsidering its specs, it looks like this handset is just the Moto G4 Play using a different name. This handset is scheduled to hit the UK for around $130 USD.Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2016 14:40
Lenovo unveils SoftBank 503LV Windows 10 Mobile handsetPowered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, this 5-inch smartphone also has 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and will launch in Japan this October.Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2016 13:30
LG V20 might launch in SeptemberThe handset that will arrive as LG V10's successor is expected to show up at IFA 2016 in Berlin, but the details are still unknown.Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2016 13:45
Asus unveils ZenFone 3 Deluxe phabletThe 5.7-inch Android Marshmallow device will have a variant with 256 GB UFS 2.0 internal storage, 6 GB RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, as well as two Snapdragon 820-powered ones.Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2016 11:35
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 is now officialThis Android tablet with a high-resolution 9.7-inch display and 4 GB RAM is expected to hit Taiwan in August, where it will retail for about $340 USD.Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2016 18:30
89% OnePlus 3 Smartphone ReviewPower player. All good things come in threes. Probably this is just what the Chinese smartphone manufacturer was thinking when it launched the third generation of the flagship killer: The OnePlus 3. But it is not all roses.Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.50" | 161 gDaniel Schmidt, 13 Jul 2016 00:50
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 now up for pre-order in the USOnly the 16 GB variant of this Android slate is now available for pre-order in the US, at a price of $299.99 USD.Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2016 10:30
84% Honor 5C Smartphone ReviewIt's an honor. A superb screen and decent camera wrapped in a metal casing – with a price of under 200 Euros (~$223), the Honor 5C makes a big impression. This review reveals whether the 5.2-inch smartphone is really that great.HiSilicon Kirin 650 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.20" | 156 gFlorian Wimmer, 11 Jul 2016 03:53
Samsung's Olympic Games Edition flagships now officialThe custom Galaxy S7 Edge flagships were formally introduced yesterday and can be pre-ordered in Germany for roughly $970 USD.Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2016 23:50
Sharp 507SH is a waterproof Android One handsetThis 5-inch handset is both water- and dust-proof, uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, and its battery provides up to three days of regular use.Codrut Nistor, 07 Jul 2016 19:55
LG X5 and X Skin launch in South KoreaThe two handsets come with modest specs (720p display resolution for 5-inch and 5.5-inch screens, up to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage) while their prices start around $170 USD.Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2016 22:20
BLU Energy XL Android phablet debuts priced at $299.99 USDThis 6-inch phablet has a generous 5000 mAh battery that also allows it to act as a power bank.Codrut Nistor, 06 Jul 2016 15:30
Motorola Moto Z Play might launch soonThe 5.5-inch Motorola Vertex handset that has been recently spotted on Zauba could soon launch as a more affordable member of the Moto Z lineup.Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2016 21:20
Samsung unveils the Swipe X703 affordable Android tabletThis 3G slate offers dual-SIM connectivity, having a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB storage space under the hood, all for around $110 USD.Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2016 18:45
IFA 2016 | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 might show up at IFA 2016A teaser suggests that this handset will be somehow superior to the Mi 5 while rumors claim the device will use a Samsung display with curved edges.Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2016 13:25
Huawei Honor V8 Max hits TENAAThis 6.6-inch device has an octa-core Kirin 950 processor and is powered by a 4400 mAh battery, but keeps its weight within reasonable limits, around 0.48 pounds.Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2016 12:15
Samsung unveils Galaxy Wide Android smartphoneThis 5.5-inch handset will debut in South Korea soon, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for around $275 USD.Codrut Nistor, 05 Jul 2016 11:25
Vivo X7 and X7 Plus now officialAlthough the X7 has a 5.2-inch display and the X7 Plus has 5.7 inches in size, they both use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage. Codrut Nistor, 04 Jul 2016 13:55
BlackBerry allegedly working on three new handsetsDubbed Mercury, Neon, and Argon, all these upcoming handsets are expected to use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and to run Android.Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2016 17:35
78% Wiko Robby Smartphone ReviewBig and colorful. Wiko's Robby is a phablet that is available in many colors. It features front-sided speakers, but not LTE. How does the affordable smartphone fare in the test?Mediatek MT6580M | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 5.50" | 185 gFlorian Wimmer, 03 Jul 2016 04:15
HTC Marlin specs leak onlineThis 5.5-inch handset is expected to launch packing a quad-core Qualcomm processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB or 128 GB internal storage.Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2016 09:25