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OnePlus 5 (model A5000) specs spotted on AnTuTu mid-May 2017

OnePlus 5 surfaces on AnTuTu

The unit listed on AnTuTu has the model number A5000 and comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 inside, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, 16 MP cameras (not clear if a dual setup on the back or one on each side), all with Android 7....
Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2017 20:05
Huawei Mate 9 Android flagship might get EMUI 5.1 after all

Huawei Mate 9 with EMUI 5.1 spotted online

Although Huawei recently claimed that its handsets currently running EMUI 5.0 would not get EMUI 5.1, an updated Mate 9 has been spotted in the wild by a member of the well-known XDA Developers community.
Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2017 23:25
Huawei MateBook E Windows 10 convertible coming late May 2017

Huawei to launch three new MateBooks next week

The company's CEO has recently revealed that the three upcoming Windows 10 laptops by Huawei are scheduled to be unveiled at the end of next week as MateBook D, MateBook E, and MateBook X.
Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2017 21:10
The leaked photo showing Motorola's 2017 smartphone lineup. (Source: Evan Blass)

Leaked image shows a bunch of Moto phones coming this year

A leaked photo purportedly shows Motorola's planned smartphones for the rest of 2017. The lineup includes the recently announced C and C Plus, as well as a returning Moto X handset.
John Garcia, 15 May 2017 20:29
HTC U 11 teaser claims "360 real-life recording" features

HTC U 11 teaser claims "360 real-life recording" features

A teaser launched just days ahead of the official reveal is seemingly hinting at 360-degree recording capabilities, but this is likely an exaggeration for extra-wide front and rear camera sensors.
Allen Ngo, 14 May 2017 08:18
Gionee S10 Android smartphone with dual cameras leaks online

Dual-camera Gionee S10 handset coming soon

This upcoming handset is expected to hit the market with a MediaTek MT6755 processor on board, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a dual-camera setup, all with Android 7.0 Nougat on top.
Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2017 08:55
Leaks suggest new 10.5-inch iPad Pro coming this summer

Leaks suggest new 10.5-inch iPad Pro coming this summer

At least one manufacturer of iPad accessories is supposedly already preparing multiple folio cases in various colors for the unannounced tablet.
Allen Ngo, 13 May 2017 00:43
 

Google's "Taimen" phone leaks on Geekbench

The next flagship from Google may have been posted on Geekbench 4, giving us a first look at its speedy performance.
Sam Medley, 12 May 2017 23:04
Nubia Z17 Android flagship with dual-camera setup and Snapdragon 835

Nubia Z17 apparently surfaces online

Next to a few TENAA images, there is one fresh AnTuTu entry related to this upcoming handset. The specs it reveals include a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, as well as a dual-camera setup.
Codrut Nistor, 12 May 2017 21:55
HTC U11/Ocean Android flagship unconfirmed yet, surfaces on GFXBench

HTC U11 shows up on GFXBench

Also known as HTC Ocean, this 5.5-inch handset surfaces online once again. The list of specs revealed by GFXBench includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 23:55
The rumored flagship-tier flip phone from Samsung, the SM-W2017. (Image: The Investor)

Samsung may be working on a flagship-class flip phone

The clamshell design may live on in a rumored Samsung device boasting some smartphone features, including OLED displays, a fingerprint reader, and a Snapdragon 430.
Sam Medley, 11 May 2017 16:56
Tim Cook at Apple's WWDC, opening keynote for WWDC 2017 scheduled for June 5

Apple WWDC opening keynote set for June 5

During the opening event of the conference that will run from June 5 to June 9, Apple is expected to reveal new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Some reports also claim that a competitor for Amazon Echo might also be unv...
Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 19:15
An alleged render of the T-Mobile REVVL T1. (Source: Android Authority)

REVVL is an upcoming line of affordable T-Mobile smartphones

T-Mobile is tripling down on its current value-minded strategy with a new line of smartphones. The REVVL T1, T2, and T3 Pro aim to offer good specs and good looks at an affordable price.
John Garcia, 09 May 2017 21:47
Upcoming Nubia Android smartphone with dual-camera setup, probably the Z17 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor

New Nubia handset leaks online

This upcoming handset features a dual-camera setup, as well as the flash strip design that was introduced by the Meizu E2. Although this might be wrong, the leaked image might show the Snapdragon 835-driven Nubia Z17.
Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 16:20
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet to get a successor later this month

Asus ZenFone 4 Max surfaces online

This 5.5-inch handset was listed on an official Asus website apparently by accident, being removed promptly. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4G LTE, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 15:45
Google Fuchsia Armadillo OS for smartphones work in progress

Google working on a new OS for smartphones

Known as "Fuchsia," this operating system for smartphones uses a custom kernel that is not based on Linux. Sadly, Google did not reveal anything about its plans for this operating system yet.
Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 13:15
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android phablet successor apparently in the works

Samsung Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C10 Plus are in the works

These two new handsets are expected to debut as the direct successors of the Galaxy C9 and C9 Pro. Their model numbers are SM-C9100 and SM-C9150/9158, but no other details are available right now.
Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 10:55
Image: AMD

Supposed leak reveals AMD Vega GPU specs

A recent Linux Direct Rendering Manager, supposedly from AMD, contains the specifications of an unnamed Vega GPU. The card in question has 8 GB of HBM2 and posted 12.5 TFLOPS of performance.
Sam Medley, 08 May 2017 18:42
OnePlus has a reputation for delivering excellent phones at affordable prices since its launch in 2013 with the OnePlus One, which started at $299. (Source: ZDNet)

OnePlus officially announces OnePlus 5 launch date

The OnePlus 3 and recently launched OnePlus 3T will get a worthy successor in the OnePlus 5 which is coming this summer. OnePlus is known for offering fans smartphones with high-end specs well below the cost of flagships from Appl...
Isaac Brown, 08 May 2017 16:11
Lenovo IdeaPad 720S notebook with Intel Core i5-7200U processor

Unannounced Lenovo IdeaPad 720S surfaces online

This upcoming notebook surfaced on well-known websites such as TigerDirect, although it does not appear to be in stock yet. Its specs include a 14-inch full HD IPS display, the Intel Core i5-7200U processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD s...
Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2017 14:05
Acer Chromebook 11 N7 C731, Chromebook sales to increase by 16 percent in 2017

Chromebook shipments expected to grow by over 16 percent this year

After an excellent year, Chromebook sales are expected to continue growing in 2017 as well. Gartner anticipates a 16.3 percent growth this year, which means shipments of almost 11 million units.
Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2017 06:45
Xiaomi's MIUI 8 custom UI successor coming soon with split-screen and Android Nougat

MIUI 9 leaks online

The new MIUI version is expected to show up in the middle of 2017. This new firmware would be based on Nougat, and its list of features is said to include screen recording, split-screen, picture-in-picture, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2017 06:00
A leaked screenshot that shows the tablet's "productivity mode." (Source: Android Police)

Motorola is working on a new tablet, its first in half a decade

The Lenovo subsidiary reportedly has a new tablet in the works. It features a "productivity mode" option that makes the user interface feel more like that of a traditional PC.
John Garcia, 05 May 2017 21:20
"On May 23 in Shanghai, Microsoft will show the world what’s next." (Source: Twitter)

Microsoft teases another Surface device on May 23

Just days after Microsoft released the Surface Laptop at their #MicrosoftEDU event, the company is teasing yet another Surface-related device at an event in Shanghai on May 23.
Douglas Black, 05 May 2017 15:32
OnePlus teases long-rumored OnePlus 5 smartphone

OnePlus teases long-rumored OnePlus 5 smartphone

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is confirming that his company is indeed working on the next flagship smartphone, but not much has been revealed as is typical of the manufacturer.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2017 06:33
Sharp Aquos R may be coming soon to Europe

Sharp Aquos R may be coming soon to Europe

The Aquos smartphone series has a long history in Japan and only dabbled in regions overseas. This may soon change according to a rumor claiming that Sharp will reintroduce the Aquos series to Europe with the upcoming Aquos R.
Allen Ngo, 04 May 2017 08:10
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 Android tablet back sketch as shown on FCC

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 hits FCC

Less than a month after surfacing online, this upcoming 10-inch Android tablet gets certified by the Federal Communications Commission. The prices in the US should start below $400 USD, but its launch still has to be confirmed.
Codrut Nistor, 03 May 2017 17:55
Samsung may soon displace Intel as the world's largest chip manufacturer

Samsung may soon displace Intel as the world's largest chip manufacturer

Intel has been the leading company in semiconductor sales since 1993. This could finally change in just a few short months when Samsung is expected to earn 3.4 percent more in revenue than its US competitor this coming second quar...
Allen Ngo, 03 May 2017 07:39
Leaked HTC U 11 specifications sheet shows Snapdragon 835 SoC and more

Leaked HTC U 11 specifications show Edge Sense and more

A supposed box shot shows some key features of the upcoming smartphone including Edge Sense, Gorilla Glass 5, and IP57 certification. Interestingly, the smartphone may only support Quick Charge 3.0 instead of 4.0 if the source pro...
Allen Ngo, 03 May 2017 06:58
The Surface Laptop keeps the Surface aesthetic, but ditches the traditional Windows 10 OS. (Source: Twitter User @h0x0d)

Microsoft's new "Surface Laptop" reveals how seriously the company takes Chromebooks as a threat

Images and information leak about the Microsoft's latest piece of hardware, the Surface Laptop. The Laptop is designed to combat the rising popularity of Chromebooks in education and business by running a lighter, more secure clou...
Douglas Black, 02 May 2017 08:11
Samsung Mobile chief DJ Koh told CNET not long ago that we'd see a "better, safer and very innovative Note 8" later this year. (Source: CNET)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will launch later this year

The Galaxy Note series has had its brand tarnished by abrupt battery combustion last year, but the Note 8 is indeed coming this year in what could be an August release.
Isaac Brown, 01 May 2017 16:48
Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship facing random restarts

Samsung Galaxy S8 users now facing random restarts

In addition to the Bixby button problems and the red tint issues, it looks like Galaxy S8 users also have to face random reboots. Strange enough, the handset seems to be restarting for no obvious reason.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Apr 2017 16:15
Google-branded Bluetooth headphones hit FCC

Google Bluetooth headphones hit FCC

Although it would be interesting to see this accessory on the market, it looks like the Google-branded wireless headphones that recently surfaced on FCC are only for use inside the company's HQ.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Apr 2017 12:55
Analysis: Acer Triton 700 with Nvidia GTX 1080 "Max-Q" GPU?

Analysis: Acer Triton 700 with Nvidia GTX 1080 "Max-Q" GPU?

Acer's Triton 700 is a super-slim high-end gaming laptop with graphics performance somewhere in the ballpark of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 or GTX 1080 according to some communicated benchmarks. The designation of the GPU, however, is still unknown, and many aspects point to a new GPU.
J. Simon Leitner, 28 Apr 2017 01:01
ZTE Blade X Max Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor

ZTE Blade X Max surfaces online

This 6-inch handset is expected to hit Cricket Wireless with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor on board, next to 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and Android 7.0 Nougat pre-installed.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2017 20:00
Acer: High-end Gaming Notebooks Predator Triton 700

Acer: High-end Gaming Notebooks Predator Triton 700

Acer's brand-new Triton 700 gaming laptops promise maximum performance in slim cases. The highlight is the mechanical keyboard in the 19 mm slim 15.6-inch casing. Interesting: Acer does not specify the exact GPU and only talks about "Nvidia GeForce GTX GPUs". Could this be one of the first models with the rumored Nvidia Max-Q GPUs?
J. Simon Leitner, 27 Apr 2017 18:03
Acer Aspire Switch 3 Pro convertible with Intel Pentium N4200 and Windows 10 Pro

Acer Aspire Switch 3 Pro coming soon

Acer's upcoming convertible slate has the same design as last year's Switch Alpha 12. It apparently uses a fanless cooling system as well but employs the Intel Pentium N4200 processor. Although this was not confirmed yet, we might...
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2017 15:00
Google Pixel XL Android smartphone to get Snapdragon 835-powered successor

Google Pixel 2 handsets might use the Snapdragon 835 SoC

The successors of the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are known as Walleye and Muskie for now, and there are also references to a Snapdragon 835 processor, but the launch date and other details are not public at this stage.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2017 23:25
The latest unconfirmed render of the iPhone 8. (Source: BGR)

Apple might launch only two iPhones instead of three this year

The rumors surrounding Apple's iPhone production drama seem to never end. The latest unconfirmed news suggest that there are only two iPhones currently being worked on, instead of three.
John Garcia, 25 Apr 2017 19:04
The new job posting that is fueling the hardware rumors. (Source: Zats Not Funny!)

Spotify has plans to launch its own hardware

Having conquered the software side of music streaming, Spotify now seems intent on trying its hand at hardware. A new job listing strongly suggests that the company is in the beginning stages of creating a new wearable.
John Garcia, 24 Apr 2017 18:46
LG X power2 Android smartphone launch allegedly delayed until June 2017

LG X power2 apparently coming in June

While this Android handset was unveiled a few days before MWC 2017 kicked off and was supposed to hit the market last month, it looks like LG delayed the X power2 until early June.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2017 18:40
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Android smartphone surfaces again on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) hits GFXBench with updated specs

Although it surfaced on GFXBench a while ago, the refreshed Galaxy J3 returns with updated specs, namely more storage space and memory. Now, we only need to wait for this handset to get an official launch.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2017 16:05
Alleged image of upcoming Lenovo Moto Z2 Play low-end Android smartphone

Moto Z2 Play surfaces online

The alleged render of the cheapest upcoming Moto Z2 phone has made it online, but there are no specs to talk about at this stage. However, the design looks similar to that of the original Z Play, so the changes below the hood migh...
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2017 11:40
Saygus V Squared Android smartphone vaporware could launch with Snapdragon 835

Delayed Saygus V Squared to use the Snapdragon 835 processor

Those still waiting for the Saygus V Squared to come out two years after being unveiled do not get any launch date, but at least the handset's specs have been upgraded with a Snapdragon 835 processor. It only remains to see if the...
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2017 10:30
LG V30 may ship this Autumn with curved OLED display and Snapdragon 835 SoC

LG V30 may ship this Autumn with curved OLED display and Snapdragon 835 SoC

The LG V20 never officially launched in Europe, but this Fall could see the global release of the V30 flagship that looks to be everything that the G6 should have been.
Allen Ngo, 22 Apr 2017 04:49
A leaked image showing the HTC U Ultra. (Source: Evan Blass)

HTC Ocean has a new name and new color options

With its launch fast approaching, the HTC Ocean reportedly has been re-branded as the HTC U 11. The new name should make it easier for customers to identify the handset as the Taiwanese company's new flagship.
John Garcia, 21 Apr 2017 21:20
HTC squeezable phone teaser surfaces online, HTC Squeeze launches in June

HTC's squeezable handset coming in less than a month

HTC has just confirmed that the next U handset will be squeezable, so its owner will be able to make gestures by squeezing the sides or swiping on them. This way, HTC plans to take smartphone controls beyond the limits of the disp...
Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2017 23:55
According to online analytics provider StatCounter, Chrome has nearly 47.5% of the browser market across all platforms in the US. (Source: Wall Street Journal)

Google Chrome might get a built-in ad blocker this year

Web advertising giant Google is planning to create an ad blocker for Google Chrome, the world's most popular internet browser. With ad-blocking software becoming more popular, Google wants to shut out some of the competition from ...
Isaac Brown, 20 Apr 2017 20:15
Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship to get a dual-camera successor

Galaxy Note 8 might come with dual cameras and a 6.4-inch display

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that the successor of the ill-fated Note 7 would launch as the first Samsung handset with a dual camera setup. However, nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2017 13:55
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Android phablet leaked images via Weibo

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 shows up online

Images of this all-metal 6.4-inch phablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor inside has just surfaced on Weibo, so it is very likely to see it unveiled next to the Mi6 later today.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2017 12:55

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