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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on AnTuTu alleged specs surface online, GFXBench also reveals Galaxy Note 8 specs

Galaxy Note 8 surfaces on AnTuTu and GFXBench

This long-awaited phablet that is expected to show up next week surfaced online with a both Qualcomm and Samsung processors on board, next to 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a 12 MP main camera.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 19:30
The original Sony Xperia XZ from 2016. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia XZ1 images surface showing design and specifications

Photos of what is allegedly the Sony Xperia XZ1 have appeared on a Turkish website, showing a recognizable Xperia handset with a few tweaks to the design. The packaging screen protector was still on in the photo showing many of th...
Craig Ward, 16 Aug 2017 16:48
Google Pixel 2 live photo, features list to include squeezable edges according to FCC

Google Pixel 2 features squeezable edges

According to a filing with the FCC that surfaced online yesterday, the HTC-made Google Pixel 2 borrows the squeezable sides of the HTC U11. This feature is allegedly called "Active Edge" and launches Google Assistant by default.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Aug 2017 08:55
Huawei Mate 10 rumors point to a new Kirin 970 SoC (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate 10 rumors point to a new Kirin 970 SoC

The expected October time frame for the Mate 10 lines up with previous rumors about a Q3 to Q4 delivery date of the Kirin 970 processor.
Allen Ngo, 16 Aug 2017 06:01
Meizu M6 Note launch flyer, phone might feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

Meizu M6 Note might use a Snapdragon processor

Although its predecessor used a MediaTek processor and most rumors mentioned the M6 Note would use a chip from the same manufacturer, Meizu's head of global marketing mentioned that this handset might come with a surprise in this ...
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 21:55
Samsung patent showing Note handset with breathalyzer-stylus accessory

Samsung patent reveals a Note device with breathalyzer stylus

Although this is only in the patent stage for now, future Note devices might come with a breathalyzer-stylus accessory that also bends to act as an external microphone and a gas sensor.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 20:25
Asus ZenFone 4 Pro ZS551KL leaked specs

Asus ZenFone 4 Pro specs leak online

The latest leak concerning this 5.5-inch handset that is expected to show up later this week reveals 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, a dual-camera setup, as well as Android 7.1 Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 16:55
Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro leaked image shows offline Spotify support

Gear Fit 2 Pro leak reveals offline Spotify support

In addition to offline Spotify support and an integrated GPS module, this upcoming wearable is rumored to offer 5 ATM water resistance. It is expected to show up on August 23, alongside the new Galaxy Note.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 14:25
Saygus V Squared Android phone might finally launch in 2017

Saygus V Squared hits FCC

After countless delays, the crowdfunded Saygus V Squared handset was labeled by everyone as vaporware, but this might have been wrong. The phone has apparently cleared the FCC and might finally reach the market.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 11:15
Colorful Balloons vs. Facebook Moments, Facebook coming to China in disguise

Facebook hits China via Colorful Balloons

Although Chinese regulators have something against social networks and foreign search engines, it seems that Facebook has just found its way to the local market via a photo-sharing app that launched via a local partner.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2017 07:35
The i9-7960X sits in the new i9 X-series of processors. (Source: Intel)

Overclocked 16-core i7-7960X at 5.4 GHz scores three times higher than i7-7700K on Geekbench

A Geekbench v3 multi-core score of 78323 has been achieved by a i9-7960X overclocked to 5.4 GHz on all 16 cores using liquid nitrogen (LN2) as the coolant, which is three times higher than an i7-7700K. While LN2 results are always...
Craig Ward, 14 Aug 2017 18:32
The Note 8 could be available immediately following its announcement. (Source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 could launch as early as August 24 in the US

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is all set for an official unveiling on August 23 but if word on the street is to go by, the device could land up in shelves as early as the next day, at least in the US.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2017 11:42
Gear Fit 2 Pro support page now live mid-August 2017

Gear Fit 2 Pro surfaces online

Shortly after surfacing on FCC, the Gear Fit 2 Pro (SM-R365) was also spotted on an official Samsung website. Sadly, there are no details to talk about right now, but it is very likely to see this wearable unveiled next month.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2017 18:10
The original Pixel will receive an upgrade to Android O. (Source: Google)

Android O tipped to arrive August 21

Google's Android O remains on schedule for an August 21 release despite recent rumors suggesting that it might be delayed, according to Evan Blass.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2017 06:07
HTC U11 Ocean Android mid-ranger to launch later this year

HTC U11 Life coming to T-Mobile later this year

At the end of a long stream of HTC Ocean Life-related rumors, we find out that this mid-range handset is going to hit the market later this year as HTC U11 Life, but this has not been confirmed officially yet, either.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 23:55
Moto Z2 Force Android smartphone to hit China with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage

Moto Z2 Force with 6 GB RAM hits TENAA

While the US market only got a model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, it looks like China is on its way to a Moto Z2 Force with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, but with a slightly lower battery capacity.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 22:30
A leaked render of the LG V30.

LG V30 Plus to launch alongside standard V30 model

The LG V30 will not be alone when it debuts later this month. It will be joined by the V30 Plus, a more robust version of itself which will include boosted specs and some features missing from the standard V30. Of course, with bet...
John Garcia, 11 Aug 2017 19:25
Samsung Contacts update reveals possible Bixby global launch (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung Bixby might go global

Without any official confirmation of a Bixby global launch yet, Samsung updated its Contacts app and added "Bixby English global launching" to its changelog. For now, the US remains the only market where Bixby is available with En...
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 17:00
Fitbit Watch smartwatch renders leak online mid-August 2017

Upcoming Fitbit Watch leaks online

The unofficial renders that surfaced online reveal a handset that looks similar to the Fitbit Blaze and the rumors claim it will hit the market in silver, rose gold, and dark steel finish.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2017 10:40
It's loss after loss for LeEco (Source: Mobileworldlive)

LeEco troubles continue as company closes only shop in Russia

Chinese company LeEco has been in dire straits over the last few months, with their attempts at expanding into the Indian, American, and European markets meeting with significant stumbling blocks. This time, reports have claimed t...
Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2017 09:49
Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Android smartphone surfaces online before official launch

Three Asus ZenFone 4 handsets surface online

Although these new models have not been announced yet, the product listing pages for the ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Selfie, and ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro went live on Asus France's official website.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 21:40
BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition Android flagship availability to improve

BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition coming soon to new markets

This handset with more storage and memory than the regular KEYone arrived as an exclusive edition for India, and now a teaser for IFA 2017 suggests that more markets would follow this fall.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Aug 2017 17:05
The Garmin Vivofit 3 looks less like a fitness tracker and more like a smartwatch. (Image source: Wareable)

Garmin Vivoactive 3 takes design cues from other smartwatches in leaked photos

The upcoming fitness tracker from Garmin features a round face and an overhauled UI more reminiscent of Garmin's own Fenix line of wearables. This may position the Vivoactive 3 against competing smartwatches, especially Fitbit's u...
Sam Medley, 09 Aug 2017 23:32
Source: VK.com

Leaked images show off YotaPhone 3

Images of what may be the upcoming Yota 3 have just been leaked. The images show off a much thinner and more modern looking smartphone than Yota's previous devices. On display is an elliptical fingerprint reader, a beautiful AMOLE...
Sam Medley, 09 Aug 2017 22:33
HTC U11 Android flagship to get 60 fps video shooting capabilities soon

HTC U11 to get 60 fps video recording

HTC has just confirmed on Twitter that its flagship device would get 60 fps video recording support "over the next couple of months" but failed to come up with a launch date for the software update that would deliver this feature.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Aug 2017 12:10
Xiaomi Mi 6 Android flagship with dual camera to have a sibling in India

Xiaomi to launch a dual-camera handset in India

Xiaomi has two handsets with a dual camera setup on the market, but none in India yet. However, this is going to change in September, when the first Xiaomi phone with this popular feature is scheduled to hit the local market.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2017 19:35
A case manufactuers render showing what is claimed to be the iPhone 8 with an all-screen design. (Source: Evan Blass)

New iPhone 8 case render adds support to all-screen design

A render made by a case manufacturer showing an iPhone in their rugged case appears to show the iPhone 8 will have an all-screen design and an on-screen button. The location of the fingerprint scanner isn't shown, but it could be ...
Craig Ward, 08 Aug 2017 15:22
LG GPad X2 8.0 Plus Android tablet spotted online, launch is imminent

LG GPad X2 8.0 Plus leaks online

Although this 8-inch tablet is not official yet, a T-Mobile support page for it is already live. This page reveals the following specs and features: a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage, Android 7.0, as well as a...
Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2017 10:35
Is this the Google Pixel 2? (Photo source: GSM Arena. Image edited to show more detail)

Live photos show what may be the Google Pixel 2

Live photos show off what is likely a development model of the Google Pixel 2. There are slight changes to the aesthetic, but (sadly) a headphone jack is nowhere to be found.
Sam Medley, 07 Aug 2017 22:50
Samsung Galaxy S9 concept render, the real thing expected to feature a large battery

Samsung Galaxy S9 to feature a large battery

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that the next-gen Galaxy flagship will use a new type of mainboard that would allow for a bigger battery without increasing the device's dimensions.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 21:22
T-Mobile Alchemy Android smartphone allegedly made by Coolpad

T-Mobile Alchemy coming this fall

In addition to the upcoming REVVL, T-Mobile is expected to launch a handset developed by Coolpad as well. Scheduled to launch this fall, this smartphone is allegedly called "Alchemy" and is supposed to cost around US$100.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2017 15:45
The HomePod's firmware keeps springing up new surprises about the next iPhone. (Source: iHelp BR)

The iPhone 8 can likely be unlocked even while resting

A deep dive into Apple's HomePod firmware has revealed strings that point to the iPhone 8's enhanced Pearl ID facial recognition that could enable the user to unlock the phone even in odd angles, such as lying flat on a table.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Aug 2017 14:07
Source: T-Mobile

Leaks show off T-Mobile's budget-oriented REVVL T1 smartphone

T-Mobile has leaked information on the upcoming REVVL T1 via a support page for the device on their website. The budget-oriented device looks to be a competitor to other budget champs like the Motorola Moto E4.
Sam Medley, 05 Aug 2017 23:19
Having an Apple watch could become much more than the status symbol it currently is with the addition of its own cellular connection. (Source: Apple)

New Apple Watch will pack an LTE modem, eschewing the need for an iPhone

A Bloomberg report referencing trusted sources claims that Apple is getting ready to release an LTE-enabled Apple Watch towards the end of the year. The addition of an LTE modem in the Watch would mean the device could operate com...
Douglas Black, 05 Aug 2017 05:15
The Vega cards will come in air-cooled and water-cooled variants. (Source: AMD)

Early reviews claim AMD RX Vega GPUs are monster Ethereum miners

It looks like Ethereum mining could become great again with AMD's latest Vega 64 and 56 GPUs. Equipped with 8 GB of HMB2 VRAM, the Vega cards are rumored to provide 100% faster hashing speeds, while maintaining reasonable prices.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2017 15:39
The Nokia 8 has been confirmed to come in silver. (Source: GSMArena)

The Nokia 8 may be the first device to ship with Android O, also expected to feature a monochrome rear camera sensor

The Nokia 8 is expected to be launched on August 16, which happens to be about a week after the supposed launch date of Android O. A Geekbench listing has shown a device that looks to be the Nokia 8 running on O.
Ricci Rox, 04 Aug 2017 13:26
The Fitbit Blaze is currently Fitbit's most robust device, but its feature set still falls far behind other smartwatches. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit says it will release a new smartwatch later this year

The wearables giant Fitbit has announced that their highly-anticipated smartwatch should be ready in time for the holiday season later this year. The smartwatch was delayed earlier this year, and while there isn't a hint of a spec...
Sam Medley, 03 Aug 2017 21:22
Edge-to-edge displays are the rave. (Source: Weibo)

Honor Note 9 to come with massive 4600mAh battery

The Honor Note 9 is to the Honor 9 what the Galaxy Note 8 is to the S8: Larger, more powerful, and almost certainly more expensive.
Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 18:57
At top: LG V30; On bottom: LG G6, LG V30, and Samsung Galaxy S8+, respectively. (Source: @UniverseIce | Twitter)

Here is the first full-frontal image of the LG V30

A leaked press render gives us our first look at the front of the LG V30. The image shows off the upcoming handset's slim bezels, its similarity to the LG G6, and most interestingly the omission of the V-series' secondary display.
John Garcia, 03 Aug 2017 18:47
The Pixel was a great device. It had a headphone jack, too. (Source: GSMArena)

Upcoming Pixel smartphones will ditch the headphone jack

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be Google's flagships for the year, but new information touting both devices to opt out of headphone jacks has surfaced. Pixel fans won't take kindly to this, for sure.
Ricci Rox, 03 Aug 2017 17:52
Coffee Lake processors are likely to be Socket 1151, but could lack backward compatibility. (Source: VideoCardz)

Coffee Lake product roadmap shows six-core CPU using Socket 1151

Product road map slides for Intel Coffee Lake show a 95 W six-core CPU, and two new motherboard chipsets, Kaby Lake Refresh and Cannon Lake. The slides show Socket 1151, but there may be chipset limitations that stop Coffee Lake f...
Craig Ward, 03 Aug 2017 14:41
A render of the Note 8 with its stylus. (Source: @evleaks | Twitter)

Details about the Galaxy Note 8's specs have been leaked

A list of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8's specs has been leaked ahead of the handset's launch. The leak confirms the use of a Snapdragon 835 or Exynos 8895 processor, depending on region, and the camera setup, amid other details.
John Garcia, 02 Aug 2017 23:27
ASRock confirms that Coffee Lake isn't compatible with 100-series and 200-series motherboards. (Source: Pixabay)

'Coffee Lake' isn't compatible with your current motherboard says ASRock

ASRock has inadvertently confirmed via Twitter that Coffee Lake CPUs will require a new motherboard when replying to a users question regarding whether they will support the new CPUs on one of their existing Z270 motherboards.
Craig Ward, 02 Aug 2017 21:34
The microphone and speaker could be integrated in the stand. (Source: GSMArena)

Facebook is working on a video chat device

Prototypes of the video chat device include a 13”-15” screen, “smart camera technology” with wide-angle lenses and AI-powered microphones and speakers. Bloomberg informs that the official launch could occur in 2018 and the device ...
Bogdan Solca, 02 Aug 2017 10:30
Intel: Kaby Lake refresh (KBL-R/U) comes without AMD iGPU

Intel: Kaby Lake refresh (KBL-R/U) comes without AMD iGPU

We were able to obtain more specific details regarding AMD GPUs in Intel's CPUs. Insiders have further mentioned four new mobile microprocessors.
Update 8/2/17: Intel is not going to incorporate AMD-GPUs into its mobile microprocessors.
Silvio Werner, J. Simon Leitner, 01 Aug 2017 17:53
Nokia 8 variants detailed on GFXBench as Nokia 9

Three Nokia 8 variants surface online

The upcoming flagship has been spotted on AnTuTu and GFXBench, although the latter listed the same model numbers as Nokia 9 models. The Nokia 8 is expected to arrive in about two weeks.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2017 16:35
Alleged image of the Galaxy Note 8. (Source: evleaks/twitter)

Newly leaked image shows what to expect from the Galaxy Note 8

Noted product leaker, Evan Blass, has posted an image of the Galaxy Note 8 on twitter. It shows front, back, and side profile in two colors. The fingerprint scanner is in the same troublesome location as the Galaxy S8, and there a...
Craig Ward, 01 Aug 2017 15:17
The W2017 was released in November last year. (Source: GSMArena)

Press renders of the upcoming premium Samsung flip phone released

Press renders of the Samsung clamshell phone have surfaced, lending credence to the idea that we may be closer to launch than previously thought.
Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2017 11:04
Proper successor to the Surface Book may be coming soon

Proper successor to the Surface Book may be coming soon

The recent discounts on the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 in the UK could mean that the Surface Book 2 is on its way.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2017 01:19
There's not much in the way of live images right now. (Source: DBS Designing)

LG V30 to go on sale in September

The LG V30, LG's main flagship for the year, is expected to go on sale in September, roughly two weeks after its launch in August.
Ricci Rox, 29 Jul 2017 23:24

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