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Feb 28, 2018

The M.2-to-SD adapter is custom-made and only serves to demo the proof of concept. (Source: Anandtech)

MWC 2018 | Western Digital shows fast SD cards with PCIe X1 interface

The proof of concept demoed at MWC 2018 delivers sequential reads of up to 880 MB/s and sequential writes of 430 MB/s, which are significantly better than what the current UHS-III standard ofers. However, WD says that PCIe SD cards will not see commercial use any time soon.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Feb 2018 12:36

Amazon has reportedly acquired Ring for more than US$1 billion. (Source: Ring)

Rumor: Amazon acquires video doorbell maker Ring for US$1 billion

According to Reuters, Amazon has acquired the smart video doorbell maker Ring for more than US$ 1 billion. The current Ring doorbells can integrate with Amazon Alexa and it's likely that the company wants to expand in the home security market. This would be Amazon's second acquisition of smart doorbell companies after purchasing Blink last year.

Jonathan Maes, 28 Feb 2018 11:44

Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) at FCC (Source: XDA Developers)

Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) with Android Go onboard surfaces online

Surprisingly enough, Huawei is not present at MWC 2018 with any Android Go handset. However, it seems that such a device is almost ready to hit the market. References to the Huawei Y5 Lite (2018) with Android Oreo Go edition onboard were recently spotted in some firmware files. Shortly after that happened, this MediaTek-powered handset apparently arrived at the FCC as well.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 11:10

The Moon is all set to join the Earth's mobile revolution. (Source: New Atlas / Vodafone)

Promising the Moon: Nokia and Vodafone to set up the first lunar 4G network in 2019

A group of German scientists belonging to PTScientists are looking forward to launch the first privately funded unmanned lunar rover mission in 2019. Telecom heavyweights Vodafone and Nokia are helping to devise the first 4G communications network on the Moon to aid in transmission of scientific data and HD video of the abandoned NASA Apollo 17 rover and the lunar surface.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Feb 2018 11:05

Asus ZenFone 5Q phablet (Source: Asus)

MWC 2018 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630-powered Asus ZenFone 5Q phablet debuts with four cameras

Introduced in Barcelona during MWC as the ZenFone 5 Lite, this 6-inch phablet with a 2:1 ratio display will arrive in the US as the Asus ZenFone 5Q. Its list of technical specs includes a dual camera setup on each side, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage. The three colors available are known as Rouge Red, Moonlight White, and Midnight Black.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 10:15

The LG G7 could deliver one of the highest display-to-body ratio yet. (Source: Korean Patent Office)

LG display patent points to full-screen LG 2018 flagship

LG could be set to reveal its most cutting-edge smartphone design yet if a patent for a new full-screen display module is any guide. The new panel is almost all-display with just a small cutout for what would likely house a speaker and tiny front-facing camera.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Feb 2018 09:55

The Panasonic ToughPad FZ-M1 has an integrated FLIR thermal camera to simplify field assessments. (Source: Panasonic)

MWC 2018 | The ToughPad FZ-M1 is a rugged outdoor tablet from Panasonic with an integrated FLIR thermal camera

Start computing in the rain with Panasonics new ToughPad FZ-M1 ruggedised Windows 10 Pro tablet. As is common with ruggedised devices, it is equipped with an older generation SoC — Intel 6th generation in this case. The integrated FLIR thermal imaging camera indicates the type of use that Panasonic is targeting.

Craig Ward, 28 Feb 2018 01:24

The ESRB will add a special label to games with in-game purchases. (Source: ESRB)

Games with in-game purchases will receive special label by ESRB after loot box controversy

Loot boxes and microtransactions have been more present than ever in today's games, and some titles even managed to create quite the controversy by adding these in-game purchases to a full-priced game. The ESRB will now give a special label to all games with in-game purchases that will be visible on the box.

Jonathan Maes, 28 Feb 2018 01:03

Feb 27, 2018

Asus ZenFone 5/5Z with dual camera (Source: Asus)

MWC 2018 | Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z now official with dual cameras in tow

The Asus ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z have been unveiled at MWC 2018 in Barcelona tonight, just as expected. Although both feature a dual camera setup with a flagship Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4 µm pixels and a 6.2-inch display, the ZenFone 5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor inside, while the ZenFone 5Z is powered by the top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 23:05

Bill Gates made his first Reddit AMA appearance in 2013. (Source: CNET)

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

In a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held today, Bill Gates made a comment about cryptocurrencies that suggests he is not currently a huge advocate of the decentralized and unregulated digital payment systems. In contrast, Steve Wozniak has offered a more favorable view of virtual currency, even though he has actually been subject to Bitcoin-trading fraud himself.

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 22:25

Two million copies of Chrono Trigger were sold in Japan in just two months. (Source: Polygon)

Chrono Trigger port finally comes to Windows

The classic Japanese role-playing game Chrono Trigger has just been released for Microsoft Windows. A surprise announcement in regard to the game's launch was made on Steam today. The popular game was originally released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and has previously been ported to the PlayStation, the Nintendo DS and to mobile platforms (Android, iOS), but there has never been a PC version before.

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 21:09

OnePlus 6 front and back (Source: OnPhones)

OnePlus 6 hands-on images leak online

The two images that allegedly show the upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship surfaced on a WhatsApp group, where it was posted by someone claiming to be an insider familiar with the matter. One of these images confirms a previous rumor that mentioned a front with a notch similar to that of Apple's iPhone X. The other one shows a back with a vertical dual camera setup and an oval-shaped fingerprint reader.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 20:12

HP ProBook 450 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

86% HP ProBook 450 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

Portable workhorse. The ProBook 450 G5 was one of the first business notebooks offering the newest generation of Intel Core processors. In this review, we will cover, whether this cheap office notebook is worth your time.

Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 27 Feb 2018 18:48

Both Nvidia and AMD are based in California. (Source: Deskdecode)

AMD makes significant gain on Nvidia market dominance

A report created by research company Jon Peddie has shown that AMD has been making decent inroads into Nvidia’s overall dominance of the discrete graphics card market. Figures for the fourth quarter of 2017 show AMD with a market share of 33.7% while Nvidia has 66.3%. This is a considerable market share leap for AMD, who managed 27.2% of the market share in 3Q17.

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 18:43

The Nokia 1. (Source: Liliputing)

MWC 2018 | The Nokia 1 takes on the extreme budget market, alone and unarmed

Nokia has released the Nokia 1 at MWC. The device, the very definition of an extreme budget smartphone, looks to offer excellent bang for buck, especially since it trudges forward under the banner of Google's new Android Go. Here, we have a look at what makes the Nokia 1 a device you may want to have a look at, and other devices that could potentially offer you more value for your money.

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 18:01

The Snapdragon 700 series will bring AI and premium features to lower price tiers. (Source: Anandtech)

MWC 2018 | AI for the masses: Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform Series

On the occasion of MWC 2018, Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 700 Mobile Platform series SoCs tailored towards bringing on-device AI and satisfying the needs of Chinese OEMs for more premium features at lower price tiers.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Feb 2018 17:02

The leaked render of the BlackBerry "Ghost" phone without the usual mechanical keyboard. (Source: Evan Blass)

BlackBerry is working on a bezel-less phone

Apart from featuring a bezel-less display that does not seem to have the dreaded 2:1 ratio, the "Ghost" smartphone is clearly one of those atypical models that do not come with BlackBerry's signature mechanical keyboard.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2018 16:33

Sony Xperia L2 in review

78% Sony Xperia L2 Smartphone Review

CES novelty in review. Presented by Sony at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Sony Xperia L2 is currently the Japanese manufacturer's cheapest smartphone. The €249 (~$307; RRP) device, which has a fingerprint scanner and runs Android 7.1.1, is now available in Germany. Find out how the Xperia L2 fares in our tests.

Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 178 g

Thomas Meyer, 27 Feb 2018 16:31

The new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. (Source: CNET)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 could have a possible name change and feature a 7nm Snapdragon 855 at the helm of affairs

Samsung could be looking for a name change to its flagship Galaxy S series and rumors are rife that the next Samsung flagship might not be referred to as the Galaxy 'S10'. Samsung's mobile head, DJ Koh, did not refute the rumors and said while a name change is being contemplated upon, the Galaxy brand is here to stay.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Feb 2018 15:03

Alcatel 1T 10 cheap Android tablet (Source: Alcatel Mobile)

MWC 2018 | Low-end Alcatel 1T Android tablet starts below US$90

In addition to the new Android-driven phones that were introduced at this year's Mobile World Congress, Alcatel has also launched a low-end tablet that comes in two form factors. The Alcatel 1T 7 and the Alcatel 1T 10 come with Android 8.1 Oreo onboard and can provide a battery file of up to 15 hours on a single charge. This slate will soon be available for purchase starting at 69.99 EUR (around US$86).

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 14:51

The first 10 nm CPUs arriving from Intel should be the Cannon Lake family, followed by Ice Lake. (Source: HDWon)

New Intel Ice Lake-U / Cannon Lake-Y / Coffee Lake-U CPUs and specs get leaked on 3DMark

The Ice Lake and Cannon Lake CPUs are ultra-low voltage processors featuring the 10 nm manufacturing process. The Coffee Lake-U i7-8559U CPU seems to be similar to the existing Kaby Lake-U CPUs, but its specs have been bumped considerably.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Feb 2018 14:07

The new Xperia Ear Duo earphones offer a "dual listening" experience. (Source: Sony)

MWC 2018 | Sony intros anti-noise-cancelling Xperia Ear Duo headphones

Sony has used MWC to introduce a new "dual listening" experience headset it calls the Xperia Ear Duo. The headphones allow users to interact with music, or notifications, at the same time as being able to hear their immediate environment.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Feb 2018 10:27

LineageOS 15.1 rolls out to select devices (Source: LineageOS)

Android 8.1 Oreo-based LineageOS 15.1 now available for select devices

After a few months of hard work, the team behind LineageOS revealed a new version of this custom ROM. Based on Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1 comes with a new Trebuchet launcher, interface styles, LiveDisplay integration, QR support in Snap camera, and more. The first devices supported are the OnePlus 3/5/5T, Xiaomi's Mi 5/5S/5S Plus, Google's Nexus 5X and 6P, the LePro3/Pro3 Elite by LeEco, as well as the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 slates.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Feb 2018 10:20

Chromebooks like the Google Pixelbook could soon support Linux in a virtual machine. (Source: Google)

Chrome OS to support running Linux software in virtual machines

Google could be set to make its Chrome OS a much more potent threat to Microsoft if a new commit in the Chromium source is any guide. A developer project known as Crostini shows signs of Google officially introducing support for Linux virtual machines on Chrome OS.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Feb 2018 09:47

NVIDIA Quadro P3200 GPU

NVIDIA Quadro P3200 GPU

1792 Pascal cores @ 708 - 1202MHz, 192 Bit GDDR5 @ 7008MHz

Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro P3200 graphics card for Notebooks.

SanDisk Extreme 400 GB. (Source: SanDisk)

MWC 2018 | The SanDisk Extreme 400 GB MicroSD card is the world's fastest UHS-I MicroSD card

MicroSD cards have been getting steadily faster over the last few years with sequential speeds that compete with 2.5-inch hard drivers and improvements in IOPS that make them more able to handle application storage. The newly announced SanDisk Extreme 400 GB is more than 50 percent faster than smaller capacity Sandisk Ultra UHS-I MicroSD cards.

Craig Ward, 27 Feb 2018 00:34

Sounds about right.

Report shows Honor may have ran a campaign against the new Redmi Note 5 on social media

A detailed report by Onphones has shown proof of Honor India running a subtle, clandestine social media campaign against Xiaomi's new Redmi Note 5 devices on Twitter.

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 00:30

The Mi Mix 2. (Source: Wccftech)

The Mi Mix 2S is coming on March 27

The Mi Mix 2S has finally been confirmed to be official and on its way. It will be launched on March 27, which, quite interestingly, is the same day the upcoming Huawei P20 is billed to be unveiled.

Ricci Rox, 27 Feb 2018 00:00

Feb 26, 2018

They don't look so bad. (Source: Sony)

MWC 2018 | Here are the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, 3.5mm jacks inexplicably missing

Sony has released its new pair of flagships, the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, at the ongoing MWC in Barcelona. Both devices are, of course, powered by the new Snapdragon 845, and sport new blazing designs. The company sticks to a single rear camera on both, however, but still impresses in that department, with both devices having the ability to shoot 1080p videos at 960fps.

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2018 23:18

Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA (i5-7200U, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook Review

86% Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA (i5-7200U, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook Review

14-inch Camouflage. Update 2/22/2018: finalized our additional tests. Asus is pretty ambitious with its latest subnotebook, to say the least. At 14 inches it is large enough for serious work but at the same time highly portable with just 13 mm of thickness and a weight of no more than 1.1 kg. Thanks to NanoEdge, Asus has been able to fit a large screen into a 13-inch case. Big, ugly ports are also a thing of the past: the future belongs to 2x Thunderbolt 3, which is incidentally also used for charging.

Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 14", 1.1 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 26 Feb 2018 21:47

Nvidia recommends a GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB for playing FFXV at 1920x1080 settings. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia release new GeForce Game Ready driver for FFXV with PUBG boost

Nvidia has released a new GeForce Game Ready driver that is currently available for download. The driver has been optimized for Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition and offers performance boosts for several other games, including PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. Performance improvements range between 3% and 7%, depending on the system, graphics card and resolution.

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2018 20:59

The BlackBerry KEYone operates on Android 7.1 Nougat. (Source: The Verge)

850,000 BlackBerry devices were shipped in 2017

Shipping figures for BlackBerry and TCL have been revealed: 850,000 BlackBerry devices were shipped in 2017. According to reports, BlackBerry management have been calling the year a success, especially in part due to the BlackBerry KEYone smartphone that was released in April 2017. Market analysts IDC stated that over 403 million smartphones were shipped in 4Q17.

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2018 19:17

The E5 Plus looks considerably more streamlined than its predecessor. (Source: @evleaks)

Leak shows Moto E5 Plus with dual camera setup

A leaked render of the Moto E5 Plus smartphone has revealed an interesting detail: The device is likely to come with a dual camera system. The E5 range is expected to be an update of Motorola’s E4 range, which was released in June 2017. The render shows a number of differences from the predecessor. Details in regard to price and release date have yet to be confirmed.

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Feb 2018 18:21

Jolla has announced the third version of Sailfish OS at the MWC. (Source: twitter.com/tnkgrl)

MWC 2018 | Jolla announces Sailfish 3 OS and expansion to new devices

Jolla has announced a new major version of Sailfish OS at the Mobile World Congress, which will simply be known as Sailfish 3. The new version will feature an updated application store, support for 4G, VoLTE and should have noticeable performance improvements. Sailfish 3 will also be made available for more devices.

Jonathan Maes, 26 Feb 2018 18:12

Motorola presents the Health Mod and the Livermorium Slider Keyboard Mod. (Source: Motorola/Lenovo)

MWC 2018 | Motorola shows Moto Mods for measuring vital signs and a full-sized physical keyboard

Motorola has presented two Moto Mods at the MWC for its smartphones. The Health Mod can measure vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen saturation. A Moto Mod with a full-sized QWERTY keyboard was also shown.

Jonathan Maes, 26 Feb 2018 18:00

The Yoga 730 is part of Lenovo's high-end 2-in-1 convertible line. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2018 | Lenovo showcases Yoga 730 2-in-1 with Cortana/Alexa assistants and Flex 14 notebook

The showcased models did not feature full integration with Alexa, as the vocal commands only prompt on screen answers instead of voiced answers, but the final products should fix this. Spec-wise, the Yoga 730 impresses with high-end features that can easily rival a gaming laptop, while the Flex 14 is more of a mid-range solution.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Feb 2018 17:10

ZTE Tempo Go Android Go smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor (Source: ZTE USA)

MWC 2018 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 210-powered ZTE Tempo Go joins the Android Go crowd

The ZTE Tempo Go might look familiar to some, and this happens for a good reason: this Android Go handset is nothing more than a ZTE Tempo X with a new name and Google's highly optimized Android Oreo variant. The specs are exactly what one could expect for the sub-US$80 price tag: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage, 5-inch display with 480 x 854 pixels, as well as a 5 MP main camera with LED flash.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2018 15:40

The 100e is the only model not to feature the 2-in-1 design among the three new Chromebooks. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2018 | Lenovo's 100e/300e/500e Chromebooks are some of the toughest devices at MWC

Spec-wise, the 100e, 300e and 500e Chromebooks are powered by Intel Celeron or MediaTek SoCs and can support 4-8 GB of RAM, with 32-64 GB of internal storage. Additionally, the 300e and 500e come with a 2-in1 design. The three models feature rugged cases and affordable price tags.

Bogdan Solca, 26 Feb 2018 14:00

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S9 infographic shows no major upgrades except the camera (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is mostly the S8 with a better camera

When compared to their predecessors, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ offer solid improvements in the camera department, but there are no changes when it comes to the display, connectivity, or battery capacity. However, audiophiles will surely enjoy the stereo speakers tuned by AKG and the Dolby Atmos surround sound. At last, we should also mention that the Galaxy S9 lineup comes with Oreo onboard.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2018 12:45

The Vivo APEX FullView Concept Smartphone showcases several innovations. (Source: Vivo)

MWC 2018 | Vivo stuns with APEX concept phone featuring 98 percent screen-to-body ratio

Vivo has used MWC to take the wraps of the APEX FullView Concept Smartphone. The device introduces several breakthroughs in smartphone technology, including a display that doubles as the device's speaker.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Feb 2018 06:55

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ are finally official. (Images: Samsung)

MWC 2018 | Samsung Galaxy S9 debuts with variable-aperture camera, AR Emojis, and more

They're finally here. The latest flagships from Samsung, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, share a lot in common with last year's S8 and S8+ with some incremental improvements. The biggest change lies in the camera, which now features a variable aperture for better low-light shots and 960 frame-per-second video capture.

Sam Medley, 26 Feb 2018 05:52

The Nokia 7 Plus aims to bring flagship features to the upper midrange segment. (Source: HMD Global)

MWC 2018 | HMD Global announces the Nokia 7 Plus sporting a Snapdragon 660 and Zeiss optics

HMD Global has announced the Nokia 7 Plus — an upper midrange phone promising to offer flagship design and performance. The Nokia 7 Plus brings forward some of the imaging and audio prowess of the Nokia 8 coupled with AI-led features in an Android One package.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Feb 2018 03:31

Nokia 8 Sirocco. (Source: NotebookCheck)

MWC 2018 | The Nokia 8 Sirocco from HMD Global is the first flagship phone to join 'Android One'

Finnish company HMD Global, has announced the new Nokia 8 Sirocco, the first flagship phone to be part of 'Android One.' Internal specs remain mostly identical, but the design has been revamped with impressively small bezels for a phone that retains the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Craig Ward, 26 Feb 2018 03:30

Never settle. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Opinion | 2018 devices being launched on Nougat epitomize everything wrong with the Android ecosystem

Over the last few weeks, devices like the Nokia 6 (2018) and Redmi Note 5 have been launched. Fine devices they may be, but the fact they run on Android Nougat out of the box—six months after the release of Oreo—leaves a sour aftertaste.

Ricci Rox, 26 Feb 2018 01:25

Feb 25, 2018

81 new external reviews +

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Images: HMD Global

MWC 2018 | HMD Global keeps the nostalgia train rolling with the 8110 4G

Nokia fans of old are getting some more fan service this year. HMD introduced a remodel of the classic Nokia 8110 "banana phone," a slider phone originally released in 1996. The classic phone (which was fairly popular due to its curved shape, slide-out keypad cover, and appearance in "The Matrix" movies) gets a new shot at life in the form of a cheap 4G feature phone.

Sam Medley, 25 Feb 2018 23:59

Alcatel's 3-series offers decent value.

MWC 2018 | Alcatel announces the release of its new 3-series devices

Alcatel has announced the release of three new devices in its 3-series line. The Alcatel 3 will retail for €149.99, the 3V for €189.99, and the 3X for €179.99. All three devices share similar features, with slight, cosmetic differences across them.

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2018 23:46

Huawei MediaPad M5 10.8 Android tablet (Source: Huawei)

MWC 2018 | Huawei MediaPad M5 tablet with Android Oreo onboard now official

The new Huawei MediaPad M5 comes in two sizes (8.4 and 10.8 inches) and multiple connectivity/storage configurations. All models feature a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 4 GB RAM, an 8 MP front camera, a 13 MP main image shooter, and run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box (with EMUI 8.0 on top, obviously). This new tablet comes with USB Type-C, but Huawei also decided to drop the 3.5 mm audio jack.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2018 20:05

The ZTE Blade V9 and V9 Vita. (Source: CNET)

MWC 2018 | ZTE introduces the Blade V9 and V9 Vita in grand style

ZTE has announced the release of its two new devices, the Blade V9 and Blade V9 Vita. The V9 will be powered by a Snapdragon 450, while the V9 Vita opts for the less powerful Snapdragon 435. Both devices feature 18:9 displays, with the V9 showcasing a 5.7-inch FHD+ display, and the V9 Vita going with a 5.45-inch HD+ one.

Ricci Rox, 25 Feb 2018 19:51

General Mobile GM 8 (Source: General Mobile)

General Mobile intros GM 8 Android One handset with 2:1 display

Although some recent leaks claimed it would arrive as an Android Go device, the General Mobile GM 8 is now official with full Oreo onboard as an Android One handset. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, as well as a 5.7-inch display with 1,440 x 720 pixels. This Turkish handset is expected to hit the market soon for the equivalent of US$260 and up.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2018 17:15

The Huawei P20 will officially launch on March 27 in Paris. (Source: Android Authority/Huawei)

Huawei P20 name is now official, set to launch on March 27

The upcoming successor to the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus will be the P20 and not P11. This was confirmed in a Huawei launch invite teaser, which confirms the March 27 launch date in Paris along with indications of a triple-camera setup. We are also treated to a press render showing off the P20 and a possible P20 Plus.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Feb 2018 15:40

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