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Nokia 8 flagship coming soon with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (Source: HMD Global)

Nokia 8 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage hits FCC

Nokia 8 is still not present in China and the US, but it looks like these two key markets will receive special versions of this flagship. Two variants for the US have just been spotted on FCC, and they both feature 6 GB RAM and 12...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2017 20:20

Amazon allegedly working on Alexa-enabled smart glasses

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that Amazon's Lab126 group is working on a pair of glasses with Alexa support via a bone-conduction audio system. However, this accessory is expected to come without a camera or a screen sim...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2017 20:45

The Surface Pro 2017. (Source: Microsoft)

Online retailer starts pre-orders for the Surface Pro 2017 LTE edition before it is officially annouced

We expect Microsoft to officially announce the LTE version of the Surface Pro 2017 at their 'Future Decoded' in London. However, an online retailer has just listed two Intel i5 based variants for pre-order with pricing details and...

Craig Ward, 20 Sep 2017 22:01

Samsung dual camera setup unofficial render (Source: mobile.it168.com)

Samsung allegedly working on a 1,000 fps camera sensor

Insiders familiar with the matter revealed that Samsung Electronics is going to begin mass-producing a new image sensor that can record up to 1,000 frames per second. This capability provides advanced slow motion recording to mobi...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2017 06:25

The 'Just Black' and the 'Black and White' Pixel 2 XL made by LG. (Source: Droidlife)

The Pixel 2 XL will be the most expensive Google phone so far and has a funky black and white design

Renders and pricing for the LG made Pixel 2 XL were leaked today, showing that there are at least two color options with one being a funky two tone black and white design. There will be a 64 GB and 128 GB model with pricing puttin...

Craig Ward, 20 Sep 2017 01:12

Three new HTC phones in the works, Q4 launch expected

HTC, in spite of its recent troubles, is reportedly set to release three devices in the last quarter of the year, with one of them looking like a flagship. Details of all three devices remain fuzzy at the moment.

Ricci Rox, 19 Sep 2017 20:24

Huawei Pay patent application details (Source: The United States Patent and Trademark Office)

Huawei Pay might launch in the US by the end of 2017

One year after being launched in China, Huawei Pay is still exclusively available in that market, but a recently discovered patent application reveals that this mobile payment service is heading for the US market.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2017 17:35

Bose QuietComfort 35 II with Google Assistant (Source: Reddit)

Bose QuietComfort 35 II to feature Google Assistant support

Although Bose still has to announce these headphones, a Reddit user spotted the QuietComfort 35 II retail box and shared an image that clearly shows the "Google Assistant built-in" logo on it.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2017 17:10

5G phones could hit the market by 2019

Qualcomm's CEO recently unveiled that the first 5G smartphones for the masses will hit the market in 2019, about one year earlier than previously expected.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2017 12:05

Is it Coffee Lake, Ice Lake, or Iced-Coffee Lake? (Source: Pixabay)

Eurocom says Intel will have an 8C/16T 'enthusiast' consumer CPU by late 2018

A Eurocom company representative has posted on a thread in the NotebookReview forums saying that their Tornado F5 and upcoming Tornado F7 will feature 8C/16T CPUs in the second half of 2018. This could be a high-end revision of 14...

Craig Ward, 17 Sep 2017 19:36

Alleged A11 Antutu benchmark results. (Source: Weibo via wccftech)

Apple A11 scores 25 percent higher on Antutu than highest SnapDragon 835 result

Apple has told consumers to expect large performance gains from their new A11 SoC, and a newly leaked Antutu benchmark supports that claim.

Craig Ward, 16 Sep 2017 20:46

What appears to be the upcoming retro ThinkPad. (Source: Reddit)

Lenovo image shows the Retro Thinkpad design

An eagle-eyed Reddit user has found an image on Lenovo's website which appears to be the upcoming Retro ThinkPad. The retro ThinkPad is based on the T470 chassis and features a classic IBM-style 7-row keyboard.

Craig Ward, 15 Sep 2017 16:46

Nokia 8 Android flagship (Source: HMD Global)

Nokia 8 with Oreo onboard hits Geekbench and GFXBench

Since it surfaced on both Geekbench and GFXBench running Android 8.0 Oreo, the Nokia 8 might soon become the first Nokia handset to get this major update. Unfortunately, the new firmware has no official launch date yet.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2017 18:50

The GFXBench entry reveals the Nokia 9 will launch with the very latest version of Android. (Source: GFXBench)

Nokia 9 hits GFXBench with Snapdragon 835, Android O

HMD's next flagship, the Nokia 9, looks to be shaping up as a solid competitor. The latest information suggests Android 8.0 Oreo, a Snapdragon 835 SoC, 4GB RAM, "bothie" camera setup, and IP68 certification.

Douglas Black, 14 Sep 2017 11:55

The GTX 1070 Ti would join the GTX 1050 Ti and GTX 1080 Ti models later this year. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia rumored to launch the GTX 1070 Ti

A Chinese leak presents the ASUS GTX 1070 Ti STRIX O8G powered by the Pascal GP104 chip that integrates 2304 CUDA cores and includes 8 GB of GDDR5. The GTX 1070 Ti variant would be released later this year for US$350.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Sep 2017 11:24

Is the Pixel 2 to be powered by a Snapdragon 835 or 836? (Source: Forbes)

Snapdragon 836 rumored for Pixel 2 might be vaporware

After initially claiming that the Google Pixel 2 smartphone will be the first with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 836, Evan Blass now suggests that it will miss out on the unannounced chipset.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Sep 2017 12:40

Production glitches with iPhone 8 OLED screen could hurt holiday sales, claims Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal has reported that they were informed of "production glitches" by a source close to the issue. The problems have apparently caused a shortage of completed products and this shortage could continue into the C...

Craig Ward, 07 Sep 2017 23:59

The current Surface Book with Performance Base. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Keynote expected at 'Future Decoded', likely a new Surface Book and potential windows ARM devices

Microsoft is holding their 'Future Decoded' conference on 31st October and 1st November, and Panos Panay is scheduled to give a Surface keynote presentation. We expect a new Surface Book reveal, due to the October/November timing ...

Craig Ward, 06 Sep 2017 19:46

Does that budget smartphone actually use both cameras on the back? (Image: Mrwhosetheboss, YouTube)

Dual-camera dupe: some smartphones with dual-camera setups only have one camera enabled

A few videos recently posted to YouTube took a closer look at the Doogee Mix and found that the dual-camera setup actually uses one camera and some software tricks to simulate effects that would otherwise require two camera module...

Sam Medley, 06 Sep 2017 16:14

Artist's impression of the iPhone 8. (Source: Forbes)

Latest iPhone 8 rumor reveals 512 GB model with a $1,200 price tag

As previous rumors have suggested, Apple's upcoming iPhone should be the most expensive yet. Starting at US$999 for the base model with 64 GB of storage and going all the way up to US$1,199 for a 512 GB version, the iPhone 8 will ...

John Garcia, 04 Sep 2017 23:51

First Xiaomi Mi 7 rumors surface - Q1 2018 launch a possibilty

Rumors of the Mi 7 have surfaced, with sources claiming the flagship will feature a 6" OLED display, up to 8 GB of RAM, a glass or ceramic build, and the Snapdragon 845.

Ricci Rox, 04 Sep 2017 11:12

The Mi 5X was launched at the tail end of July. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Geekbench

Xiaomi's new device, the Mi A1, has been listed on Geekbench, with its scores and specifications largely being a match to what we saw in the recently released Mi 5X. The A1 is expected to be an Android One device, which means that...

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2017 19:26

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 teaser image reveals official launch date (Source: MIUI)

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 to launch on September 11

Xiaomi has just confirmed that its Mi MIX 2 phablet will be unveiled on September 11 in Beijing. They did not reveal any specs except a "revolutionary 2.0 bezel-less display."

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2017 13:15

Early Samsung Galaxy S9 rumors claim Snapdragon 845 SoC and H1 2018 launch window

The Galaxy S8 successor is expected to be just a slight step up in both software and hardware with the small possibility of an embedded onscreen fingerprint sensor.

Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2017 19:45

Xiaomi Mi A1 leaked image spotted on Weibo, some details also surfaced

Xiaomi Mi A1 surfaces on Weibo

This handset is supposed to launch as the first Xiaomi smartphone with stock Android on board. The details are not available yet, but the leaked images reveal a Galaxy S8-like slim-bezel design.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Aug 2017 19:10

The Honor 6C launched with the price equivalent of US$275 in Europe, so the touted US$120 one this time out sounds a bit incredulous. (Source: GSMArena)

Honor 6C to be Chinese rival to Redmi Note 5A

The Honor 6C may have launched in Europe but the Chinese market is still yet to get it, with Huawei positioning the lower mid-range offering as a rival to the just released Redmi Note 5A.

Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2017 19:09

The nearly bezel-less iPhone 8 could soon be upon us. (Source: iDrop News)

The iPhone 8 could launch on September 12

Apple has scheduled a product announcement event on September 12 and all expectations are that this could very well be the event that the Cupertino giant would announce the new iPhones and the Watch Series 3 to the world.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Aug 2017 19:07

Xiaomi Mi 5X Android smartphone to launch in India on September 5

Xiaomi Mi 5X to launch worldwide on September 5

This budget handset that has the same camera setup as the Mi 6 flagship currently retails for the equivalent of US$220 in China and next week it will finally hit other markets.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Aug 2017 15:45

Expect more benchmark results to start leaking on the other Coffee Lake chips as we get closer to their official launch. (Source: PixaBay)

DEBUNKED | Leaked benchmark shows lower clocked i3-8350K has slightly better single core performance than i7-7700K

*Update in main text* Screenshots leaked from a i3-8350K benchmark using CPU-Z show it has slightly better single-thread performance than the i7-7700K despite having a slower clock speed. The multi-thread performance is good for t...

Craig Ward, 26 Aug 2017 17:50

Alcatel Idol 5 leaked image (Source: WinFuture.de)

Alcatel Idol 5 leaks online

The new Idol handset that surfaced recently on GFXBench appears to be on its way. A set of (apparently) official press images has just leaked online thanks to Roland Quandt, alongside the confirmation of the handset's main specs.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2017 16:35

The massive 32 square-inch GPU die is flanked by four stacks of HBM2 memory chips cumulating 16 GB. (Souce: Nvidia)

Nvidia reveals more details on the upcoming Volta GPUs

The 12 nm process Volta GPU comes with a 32 square-inch die, which is 33% larger compared to the current P100. It integrates 5120 CUDA cores and 16 GB of XBM2 VRAM. Nvidia plans to release professional cards that pack up to eight ...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Aug 2017 13:42

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie (regular edition) to get a new sibling in Malaysia

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite coming to Malaysia next month

This handset comes in addition to the six ZenFone 4 variants that have been recently released. Its main highlight is the 16 MP front camera and is expected to hit Malaysia for around US$210.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2017 12:50

The Pixel 2 is said to be powered by a yet-unknown Snapdragon 836 SoC.

Pixel 2 to debut October 5 with new Snapdragon 836 SoC

The latest news on Google's Pixel 2 smartphone suggests an October 5th official unveiling — making it exactly one year since the original Pixel smartphone was launched. Information also hints at the incorporation of a Snapdragon 8...

Douglas Black, 24 Aug 2017 07:49

The original XZ was released in September last year. (Source: Sony)

Pricing details of the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact revealed

Twitter leaker Roland Quandt has revealed pricing details for Sony's upcoming XZ1 and XZ1 Compact high-end offerings. While both won't qualify for the bargain market, they're appropriately priced.

Ricci Rox, 23 Aug 2017 21:50

YotaPhone 3 from behind at TENAA, launch in China is imminent

YotaPhone 3 hits TENAA

The next-gen YotaPhone has a 5.5-inch main display and a 5.2-inch monochrome touchscreen on the back. It uses the Snapdragon 625 processor and is expected to hit the market starting around US$360.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2017 11:20

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Android handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon surfaces online

Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Galaxy A5 (2018) surfaces online

The SM-A5300 handset that arrived at Geekbench is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and has 6 GB of memory, while the A5 (2017) has an Exynos 7880 chip under the hood and just 3 GB RAM.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 23:45

Android 8.0 Oreo robot leaked image via Evan Blass

Android 8.0 to launch as Oreo, reveals Evan Blass

Although a few other names surfaced in the Android 8.0-related rumors we heard so far, it seems like the next major iteration of Google's mobile operating system will be named Oreo after all.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 18:30

Asus ZenFone 4 Max Android smartphone being launched in Taiwan

Asus ZenFone 4 Max being released in Taiwan

Only available for purchase in Russia so far, the 5.5-inch ZenFone 4 Max is now official in Taiwan. However, the details regarding its price and launch date are still shady at this time.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 14:45

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) at TENAA, details now available, launch is imminent

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) hits TENAA

Not long after obtaining its FCC certification, this upcoming 8-inch Android slate surfaces at TENAA with a quad-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB and 64 GB storage versions, as well as a 5,000 mAh battery.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2017 13:20

The Sharp S1 was released in February this year. (Source: The Gadget Freak)

Google to collaborate with Xiaomi on new Android One phone

Chinese behemoths Xiaomi are allegedly working with Google on the creation of a new Android One phone. Considering Xiaomi's MIUI skin isn't loved by many, it'll be interesting to see Google software on a Xiaomi device.

Ricci Rox, 21 Aug 2017 06:05

If this video is anything to go by, we'll be getting even thinner bottom bezels. (Source: GSMArena)

Video of the Mi Mix 2 leaked

The design of the Mi Mix 2 has been revealed in a Facebook video by designer Philippe Starck, and it's more edgeless than ever. The Mi Mix was arguably Xiaomi's real flagship for 2016, so it'll be fun to see how much the OEM can p...

Ricci Rox, 18 Aug 2017 22:40

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 SM-T375 Android tablet successor surfaces on FCC

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 successor hits FCC

Samsung's next-gen affordable 8-inch Android tablet is expected to hit the market soon, as it has just received all the needed certifications from the WiFi Alliance and the FCC. However, the details are nowhere to be found yet.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2017 18:45

Google Search Lite experimental app now in the works August 2017

Google Search Lite app in the works

This upcoming version of Google's most used mobile app aims emerging markets, where low-end handsets are very popular. The official announcement still has to arrive, but the app is already in testing.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2017 12:55

The Nokia 8 will be the first proper Nokia flagship in years. (Source: GSMArena)

Nokia 9 to be a separate, larger release

The Nokia 8 was released within the last few days and there's already word of a Nokia 9, the company's more impressive, larger flagship. Nothing is concrete at this point, though, but we'll be looking forward to it.

Ricci Rox, 18 Aug 2017 11:52

The Huawei Mate 10 sports an edge-to-edge display and is expected to be powered by the Kirin 970. (Source: Weibo)

Details of the Kirin 970 surface on Weibo

HiSilicon's next-gen Kirin 970 has been spotted on Chinese social media platform Weibo. While much cannot be inferred from the listed specifications, it's shaping up to be a worthy competitor to whatever Qualcomm and MediaTek put ...

Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2017 20:45

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 3 comes with built-in LTE but only for VoIP. (Source: MacRumors)

The Apple Watch Series 3 could do VoIP instead of direct phone calls

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo seems to suggest that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 3 might support VoIP instead of traditional phone calls, possibly to avoid user experience issues and also due to the lack of internal space...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Aug 2017 16:29

Huawei Mate 10 mid-October launch event invitation

Huawei confirms mid-October launch event

The Chinese phone maker has just sent out invites for the Mate 10 launch, confirming that this next-gen phablet would be unveiled in October, just as most recent rumors revealed.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2017 10:50

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

Helio P23 and Helio P30 billed for August 29 launch

Taiwanese manufacturer MediaTek have sent out invites for an event scheduled for August 29, one where they are expected to announce the release of two new mid-range SoCs—the Helio P23 and P30.

Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2017 09:05

The Redmi 4A was released in November last year. (Source: Gadgets Now)

Redmi Note 5A hits TENAA

The Redmi Note 5A has been spotted on TENAA, and the listed specifications are quite unimpressive, as they represent a step backward. A 5.5" 720p display, 3000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 425 is, well, underwhelming.

Ricci Rox, 17 Aug 2017 08:07

Google files patent for a Pixel C notebook

Google might not launch a new Pixel notebook, but this patent that recently surfaced online shows an interesting device that comes with a section that can be covered and opened.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 22:15

Leaks / Rumors

Nokia 8 with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage hits FCC

Amazon allegedly working on Alexa-enabled smart glasses

Online retailer starts pre-orders for the Surface Pro 2017 LTE edition before it is officially annouced

Samsung allegedly working on a 1,000 fps camera sensor

The Pixel 2 XL will be the most expensive Google phone so far and has a funky black and white design

Three new HTC phones in the works, Q4 launch expected

Huawei Pay might launch in the US by the end of 2017

Bose QuietComfort 35 II to feature Google Assistant support

5G phones could hit the market by 2019

Eurocom says Intel will have an 8C/16T 'enthusiast' consumer CPU by late 2018

Apple A11 scores 25 percent higher on Antutu than highest SnapDragon 835 result

Lenovo image shows the Retro Thinkpad design

Nokia 8 with Oreo onboard hits Geekbench and GFXBench

Nokia 9 hits GFXBench with Snapdragon 835, Android O

Nvidia rumored to launch the GTX 1070 Ti

Snapdragon 836 rumored for Pixel 2 might be vaporware

Production glitches with iPhone 8 OLED screen could hurt holiday sales, claims Wall Street Journal

Microsoft Surface Keynote expected at 'Future Decoded', likely a new Surface Book and potential windows ARM devices

Dual-camera dupe: some smartphones with dual-camera setups only have one camera enabled

Latest iPhone 8 rumor reveals 512 GB model with a $1,200 price tag

First Xiaomi Mi 7 rumors surface - Q1 2018 launch a possibilty

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Geekbench

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 to launch on September 11

Early Samsung Galaxy S9 rumors claim Snapdragon 845 SoC and H1 2018 launch window

Xiaomi Mi A1 surfaces on Weibo

Honor 6C to be Chinese rival to Redmi Note 5A

The iPhone 8 could launch on September 12

Xiaomi Mi 5X to launch worldwide on September 5

DEBUNKED | Leaked benchmark shows lower clocked i3-8350K has slightly better single core performance than i7-7700K

Alcatel Idol 5 leaks online

Nvidia reveals more details on the upcoming Volta GPUs

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite coming to Malaysia next month

Pixel 2 to debut October 5 with new Snapdragon 836 SoC

Pricing details of the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact revealed

YotaPhone 3 hits TENAA

Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Galaxy A5 (2018) surfaces online

Android 8.0 to launch as Oreo, reveals Evan Blass

Asus ZenFone 4 Max being released in Taiwan

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) hits TENAA

Google to collaborate with Xiaomi on new Android One phone

Video of the Mi Mix 2 leaked

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 successor hits FCC

Google Search Lite app in the works

Nokia 9 to be a separate, larger release

Details of the Kirin 970 surface on Weibo

The Apple Watch Series 3 could do VoIP instead of direct phone calls

Huawei confirms mid-October launch event

Helio P23 and Helio P30 billed for August 29 launch

Redmi Note 5A hits TENAA

Google files patent for a Pixel C notebook

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