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Nokia X5 Android smartphone with MediaTek processor (Source: SuomiMobiili)

The Nokia X5 might launch tomorrow in China

Expected to launch in China later this week for a price starting around the equivalent of US$150, the upcoming Nokia X5 is powered by a yet-to-be-revealed MediaTek processor and sports a 720p 5.86-inch notched display. This handse...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2018 21:30
Huawei Mate 20 trademark filing details (Source: Mobiel kopen)

Huawei trademarks the Mate 20 name

According to a recent trademark filing with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, the next-gen Huawei Mate device will be the Mate 20. This is still a bit far from an official confirmation, but it definitely minimizes t...
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2018 18:30
OPPO A3s Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and notched display (Source: MySmartPrice News)

OPPO A3s details surface online, a 6.2-inch notched display included

The yet to be announced OPPO A3s seems to be a re-branded OPPO A5 and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, a dual camera setup on the back, as well as a massive 6.2-inch notched display. ...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2018 20:20
Microsoft Surface Pro Windows tablet to get a cheaper sibling as of mid-July 2018

A new — and affordable — Microsoft Surface tablet might arrive this week

The affordable Microsoft tablet — most likely the one known as Lex and supposed to arrive this fall — will apparently land in stores this Friday. According to insiders familiar with the matter, this 10-inch Windows slate will star...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2018 17:52
Xiaomi POCOPHONE layout and dimensions draft, handset surfaces at FCC (Source: Slashleaks)

The Xiaomi POCOPHONE handset hits FCC

The upcoming Xiaomi POCOPHONE landed at FCC with two variants, both featuring 6 GB of memory. However, one of them sports 64 GB of internal storage space, while the other offers 128 GB. The draft of the handset's back also reveals...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2018 16:02
Samsung Galaxy S10 concept render with tri-camera setup on the back

The Samsung Galaxy S10+ flagship might feature five cameras

A dual camera for selfies and a tri-camera setup on the back — this is the mobile photography hardware rumored to be used by Samsung for the upcoming Galaxy S10+ flagship. Currently codenamed "Beyond 2," this handset is expected t...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2018 11:40
Samsung Galaxy Tab Advanced2 SM-T583 Android tablet live image (Source: Tabletmonkeys)

Samsung Galaxy Tab Advanced2 and Advanced2 XL live images spotted online

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab Advanced2 and the Galaxy Tab Advanced2 XL are expected to hit the market soon with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, thinner bezels than their predecessors, as well as without a physical Home button. Both...
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2018 10:25
The Surface Phone is apparently not yet ready for primetime. (Source: Phone Arena)

Microsoft's 'Andromeda' Surface Phone is going back to the drawing board

Prominent Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley has learnt that Microsoft is still working out the nitty-gritty of the long-rumored Surface Phone or 'Andromeda' device, whose leaks and renders have been doing the rounds on the Internet....
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jul 2018 16:01
Samsung SM-J737V Geekbench listing showing Exynos 7885 processor and 2 GB RAM (Source: MySmartPrice News)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy J7 Aero hits Geekbench, Exynos 7885 in tow

Expected to arrive in the US exclusively via Verizon Wireless, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Aero apparently has just surfaced on Geekbench. The listing for the SM-J737V device has been removed since it was spotted by MySmartPrice News, a...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Jul 2018 12:05
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 render shows thin bezels (Source: Android Headlines)

New Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 renders surface online, thin bezels included

The successor of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 tablet surfaced a few times so far but still has to be confirmed by the company's officials. The new renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 show slimmer bezels than the previous ones, also ...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2018 17:25
Huawei Nova 3 with FullView display and two dual cameras (Source: TENAA)

The Huawei Nova 3 hits TENAA with FullView display and two dual cameras

The upcoming Huawei Nova 3 is a massive mid-range handset with a 6.3-inch FullView display, a design similar to the P20 flagship, and dual cameras for both selfies and daily mobile photography tasks. Expected to be unveiled on Jul...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2018 12:50
Microsoft Andromeda/Surface Phone laptop mode (Source: David Breyer)

Unofficial Microsoft Andromeda renders show gaming and laptop usage modes

Although the Microsoft Andromeda project — expected to hit the market as the Surface Phone — has been in the rumor mill for quite a long time, everything should be clarified this fall. In the meantime, we bumped into a new set of ...
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jul 2018 14:37
The Galaxy Tab S4 is expected to bring dual-screen capabilities to Samsung DeX. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung DeX will reportedly receive dual-screen capabilities

Dual-screen support is reportedly coming to Samsung DeX with the release of the Galaxy Tab S4 later this year. DeX has previously allowed the phone's screen to be used as a touchpad for controlling the mouse, but displaying conten...
Craig Ward, 02 Jul 2018 13:08
The secondary display is placed on the back, under the camera setup. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia Z18S leaked pics reveal dual-display, no notch

Even though it is not the foldable phone everyone is waiting for, Nubia's Z18S still comes with a dual-display setup. The front screen has no notch or selfie cam, so the bezels are as thin as they can get. The secondary screen is ...
Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2018 21:18
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro. (Source: AnandTech)

Purported Kirin 980-powered Huawei mate X coming with 40 + 20 MP rear cameras and no notch

According to certain sources, Huawei has an unexpected Mate device in the works. This device will, like the Mate 20, feature the upcoming Kirin 980. It will also forego a notch in favor of a more traditional bezel-less design.
Ricci Rox, 29 Jun 2018 05:45
Renders of the Nokia 9. (Source: India Today)

Nokia device with Snapdragon 845, in-display fingerprint reader, and LG-made OLED panel on the way

Nokia is said to be working on a flagship device that could very well be the much-expected Nokia 9. The device is codenamed "A1P" and will feature a Snapdragon 845, an in-display fingerprint reader, and possibly a penta-lens camer...
Ricci Rox, 28 Jun 2018 10:04
This could be the reality in a couple of years. (Source: VNReviews)

The LG V40 will sail uncharted waters by featuring five cameras

Word of the LG V40 has surfaced, with the device touted to feature a notch, facial recognition, and grand sum of five cameras. Life is Good but more isn't always better.
Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2018 10:47
The Samsung Galaxy S9+. (Source: Android Central)

Development plans for the Samsung Galaxy S10 revealed

The Samsung Galaxy S10 may still be nine months away but word from reputable sources have given us a better understanding of what to expect from Samsung’s milestone device. The S10 is expected to come in three models, the cheapest...
Ricci Rox, 26 Jun 2018 16:24
The Moto One Power. (Source: Techienize)

Update | The Moto One Power is the spiritual successor to the original Moto Z Play

The Moto Z Play was loved by enthusiasts when it was released two years ago. Sadly, the company failed to live up to expectations with its successor, the Moto Z2 Play. Fans of the Moto Z Play may have a reason to smile now, though...
Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2018 15:16
Android Go robot logo, Samsung SM-J260G to debut with Android Go soon as of late June 2018

Samsung's first Android Go smartphone gets one step closer to launch

Not long after surfacing online for the first time, the Samsung SM-J260 is back in dozens of markets worldwide. However, this Android Go handset is not available for purchase yet, since Samsung is only testing it at this stage. Th...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jun 2018 12:58
'Cheza' could be HP's first Snapdragon 845-powered Chromebook (Source: Aboutchromebooks.com)

'Cheza' could be HP's first detachable Chromebook with a Snapdragon 845

Promised features like eSIM and Always Connected PCs could debut on the Snapdragon 845-powered 'Cheza' Chromebook. More unverified code in Chromium have shed some light on the unannounced model including the potential for a 1440p ...
Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2018 01:49
The Samsung Galaxy S9+. (Source: Android Central)

Samsung to ditch the iris scanner on the Galaxy S10

With the recent rise of both 3D facial recognition technology and in-display fingerprint sensors, Samsung is set to ditch the iris scanner on the Galaxy S10 in favor of something more mainstream.
Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2018 10:37
Kirin. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Purported Kirin 1020 to end the current Snapdragon dominance

Huawei is said to be working on an SoC that will end Qualcomm's reign over the Android SoC market. The chipset, supposedly the Kiirin 1020, is touted to offer twice the performance of the current Kirin 970.
Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2018 10:23
Mi Max 3 renders. (Source: Cnmo)

The Mi Max 3 could feature a Snapdragon 636, a 3.5mm jack, and no notch

The Mi Max 3 popped up on TENAA a few days ago, throwing some more light on what we should expect from the device. Some highlights include an IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 5400 mAh battery, and a notchless 6.9-inch display...
Ricci Rox, 22 Jun 2018 09:34
Upcoming Samsung handset with screens on both sides (Source: Mobiel kopien)

New Samsung patent shows a dual-screen handset similar to the YotaPhone

Although the space on the back of the Samsung device shown in the patent that surfaced online thanks to Mobiel kopen might not be a secondary display after all, it is nice to think that a device similar to the YotaPhone might hit ...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2018 22:53
Samsung's Exynos SoCs offer fine performance. (Source: The Verge)

Samsung said to be working on producing its own mobile GPUs

Samsung is said to be working on producing its own in-house GPUs. Till now, Exynos chipsets have been paired with ARM's Mali GPUs. This move will bring Samsung one step closer to challenging Qualcomm in the SoC market.
Ricci Rox, 21 Jun 2018 08:13
Could the Huawei Mate 20 forego the notch? (Source: MyDrivers)

Leaked picture and sketch of the Huawei Mate 20 show a dual-camera setup but no signs of a notch

A leaked picture of what could be the Huawei Mate 20 is doing the rounds online and apparently, the device does not sport a notched display. A sketch of the Mate 20 has also leaked revealing a dual camera setup with an LED flash i...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jun 2018 17:46
The Meizu 15 Plus featured an Exynos 8895. (Source: Gizchina)

The Meizu 16 devices are coming, Snapdragon 845 in tow

Meizu CEO Jack Wong has confirmed that the company will build on the success of the recently released Meizu 15 devices with a pair of direct successors in the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. One of the devices will feature a Snapdragon 845.
Ricci Rox, 20 Jun 2018 11:31
Apple iPhone SE will no longer get a successor, claim recent rumors mid-June 2018

Apple allegedly killed the iPhone SE 2

Despite all the leaks and rumors about the successor of the iPhone SE, it seems that Apple has recently decided to stop its development. Insiders familiar with the inner workings of the Cupertino giant mention that three other han...
Codrut Nistor, 18 Jun 2018 19:10
The Honor V10. (Source: Phone Radar)

Mysterious Honor V12 checks in for certification

A device with the Honor V12 moniker has appeared on the FCC and TENAA websites for certification. One would expect it to be a successor to last year’s Honor V10 flagship but the listed specifications and renders give us other idea...
Ricci Rox, 15 Jun 2018 14:02
Nokia handset with notched display concept render Nokia X 2018

Kill the notch: The Samsung Galaxy S10 and the LG G8 rumored to be notch-free

All those Samsung and LG fans who can't live with an ugly notched display might have a reason to celebrate once the next generation flagships come out. The reason is that these two brands are supposedly ready to use "sound-emittin...
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2018 23:04
Lightning connector on iPhone 7 smartphone

Next year's iPhones might ditch the Lightning connector

According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, Apple is currently redesigning the chargers and the charging interface for its next-gen iPhones and iPads. The iPhones expected to arrive next year will probably drop the exi...
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2018 14:52
Renders of the Nokia 5.1 Plus surface as HMD makes plans for Snapdragon 710-powered device

Renders of the Nokia 5.1 Plus surface as HMD makes plans for Snapdragon 710-powered device

Renders of the upcoming Nokia 5.1 Plus have surfaced. Going by the images, the device will feature a notch, making it the second Nokia device to do so, after the Nokia X6 that was released a short while ago.
Ricci Rox, 12 Jun 2018 14:50
Microsoft Surface lineup to get a new affordable slate in 2018, currently known as the Surface Lex

A budget Microsoft Surface tablet codenamed Lex might launch this fall

The Microsoft Surface Lex, also known as the Surface L, is rumored to arrive with type covers currently codenamed "Gibs" while its list of specs and features apparently includes USB Type-C and LTE connectivity. Compared to the Sur...
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2018 10:55
Phil Spencer has been offering a number of exciting revelations at E3 2018. (Source: JeuxVideo24)

E3 2018 | Microsoft is working on new Xbox consoles

A Microsoft executive has confirmed that the company is working on new Xbox consoles. Phil Spencer, who is the Executive Vice President of Gaming and head of the Xbox brand, stated that the development team behind the highly succe...
Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jun 2018 22:16
A mid-range Pixel would be the Android enthusiast's dream. (Source: ZDNet)

Google is set to release a Snapdragon 710-powered mid-range Pixel device

Google is said to be working on a new mid-range Pixel device. The device is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 710, and could have a slight touch of Xiaomi on it.
Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2018 16:04
Image source: Twitter (@Hitman)

HITMAN 2 may be announced on Thursday

A logo bearing the words "HITMAN 2" appeared on WB Games' site Monday night before being promptly removed, hinting that a new Hitman game may be just around the corner. The official Hitman twitter seems to confirm this; a new twee...
Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2018 23:23
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite at TENAA (Source: TechRadar)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite spotted online with a notched display

The upcoming Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is expected to debut as a larger Mi A1 because it sports the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and up to 4 GB RAM/64 GB internal storage. However, its generous 5.99-inch display has a notch and ...
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2018 16:56
Nintendo has sold nearly 18 million units of the Switch console. (Source: Express)

Fortnite might be coming to the Nintendo Switch

It seems Fortnite might be making its way to another new platform sometime in the near future. The game has apparently been rated for the Nintendo Switch console by the South Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee. With t...
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jun 2018 04:02
The rumored Z5 device would have been the successor to 2015's Xperia Z4. (Source: Sony)

Rumored Sony tablets may have been cancelled

There were recent rumors that Sony had been working on new Android-powered tablets that were known as the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5C. However, apparently the Japanese tech giant has now decided to shelve the idea of releasing new ta...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jun 2018 23:20
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1170 and 1180: Not coming soon. (TechRadar)

Nvidia GeForce GTX 11 series not coming soon

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been fielding some questions about the expected GeForce GTX 11 series at a Computex 2018 press conference. Reporters quizzed Huang about when the new GPUs might be released and received the reply “it’s ...
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jun 2018 21:46
Samsung Galaxy A6 Android smartphone coming to AT&T according to Evan Blass

Samsung Galaxy A6 expected to hit the US via AT&T

The mid-range Samsung Galaxy A6 (model number SM-A600A) is supposed to hit the US via AT&T, reveals Evan Blass. Sadly, he did not mention a price tag or a date of launch. This 5.6-inch handset ships with Android Oreo onboard and s...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Jun 2018 17:10
Apple internal tool up for sale on the black market (Source: ZDNet)

A collection of Apple internal tools allegedly up for sale on the black market

An unnamed hacker claims to have access to a set of internal tools that can be used to reveal — obviously private — Apple customer account information. According to this individual, at least 20 people have acquired usernames and p...
Codrut Nistor, 04 Jun 2018 10:35
Microsoft made a partnership with GitHub in regard to project migration from the now defunct CodePlex platform. (Source: Fossbytes)

Microsoft may be considering GitHub acquisition

A report has stated that Microsoft may be considering buying GitHub for US$5 billion. The hosting service was founded in 2008 and was valued at US$2 billion back in 2015, when the company confirmed it had raised US$250 million in ...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jun 2018 06:31
An image showing what appears to be a possible gaming phone attached to a physical controller. (Source: Asus ROG)

Asus ROG tweets image suggesting a gaming phone to compete against Razer Phone, Xiaomi Black Shark, and ZTE Nubia Red Magic

A tweet from Asus ROG can be seen as evidence that previous rumors about the planned release of an ROG gaming phone are correct. The tweet shows an unknown phone attacked to a gaming controller, which leaks suggest is equipped wit...
Craig Ward, 02 Jun 2018 09:53
Potential leak reveals a proper successor to the peculiar Lenovo Yoga Book (Image source: Lenovo)

Potential leak points to a proper successor to the peculiar Lenovo Yoga Book

Despite swiftly killing off its Chrome OS-based Yoga Book early last year, Lenovo may have been silently working on a brand new Yoga Book 2 all along. The "YOGA BOOK Pen2" could suggest a brand new stylus for a yet-to-be-announced...
Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2018 19:36
The Pixel 2 XL featured an LG-made OLED panel. (Source: ZDNet)

Development plans for the Pixel 3 XL revealed

According to Roland Quandt, the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are set for an August/September launch. Both devices are also going to built by Foxconn, the Taiwanese company most known for manufacturing iPhones.
Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2018 14:34
Dell could soon ride the Windows 10 on ARM wave. (Source: BetaNews)

Dell likely to join Asus, HP, and Lenovo to bring new Windows 10 on ARM devices

Dell could very well join in the Windows 10 on ARM bandwagon alongside new devices Asus, HP, and Lenovo if word on the street is to be believed. Dell was earlier skeptical of Windows 10 on ARM and adopted a wait and watch approach...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Jun 2018 10:11
Assassin's Creed Origins was released on October 27, 2017. (Source: Ubisoft)

Update | New Assassin's Creed game may have been leaked

It’s possible the latest installment in the incredibly successful Assassin’s Creed franchise may have just been leaked. French website JeuxVideo-Live has posted an image of a promotional keychain that features the title “Assassin’...
Daniel R Deakin, 31 May 2018 23:30
Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible to get 32 GB RAM option in Q4 2018 (Source: Dell)

Frank Azor: The Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible with 32 GB RAM coming in Q4 2018

Although its high-end variant is also available in black — unlike the XPS 15 9570 laptop — and features an 8th generation Intel Core i7-8705G processor, the XPS 15 9575 convertible only comes with 16 GB of soldered memory, so ther...
Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2018 10:45

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