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The additional confirmation we need that HTC is not holding back on the hardware for the next HTC flagship. (Source: The Inquirer)

HTC tests 2017 flagship with Snapdragon 835 on Verizon

Since other smartphones can only release their Snapdragon 835 phones after Samsung does, the inclusion of the chipset means that HTC's flagship may hit the market later in the year than the HTC 10 did in 2016.
Isaac Brown, 07 Feb 2017 07:11
A screenshot of the page shows some of the configuration options (DDR4LP was available, but not selected). (Source: Marco Bozzola)

XPS 13 9360 spotted with i7-7560U, Iris graphics

Dell's ever-popular ultrabook was spotted with some upgraded specs on Dell's Italian website before being taken down. A faster CPU/GPU was spotted, as well as DDR4LP RAM and new configuration options.
Douglas Black, 07 Feb 2017 06:59
Samsung may no longer source smartphone batteries from China

Samsung may no longer source smartphone batteries from China

The South Korean conglomerate will instead look to local and Japanese manufacturers for all of its upcoming Galaxy S8 battery demands.
Allen Ngo, 06 Feb 2017 23:50
Could Andrasta be the new Cyanogen Inc.? (Source: Andrasta.com)

Cyanogen, Inc. might be renamed to Andrasta

Cyanogen Inc. may be rebranding itself as Andrasta in order to separate future operations from the Cyanogen name.
Sam Medley, 06 Feb 2017 17:40
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro SM-C501X hits WiFi Alliance and gets WiFi certification

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro gets its WiFi certification

While the China-exclusive SM-C5010 surfaced in late December, the new Galaxy C5 Pro variant that received its WiFi certification, dubbed SM-C501X, is expected to be available in foreign markets. Sadly, nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2017 11:15
Nokia to hold MWC 2017 press conference on February 26th

Nokia to hold MWC 2017 press conference on February 26th

HMD Global may have a smartphone or two up its sleeve for show at this year's MWC. Rumors are few and far between on what exactly the company has been working on behind curtains.
Allen Ngo, 06 Feb 2017 04:09
More details and leaks suggest higher starting price for the LG G6

More details and leaks suggest higher starting price for the LG G6

Outside from the older Snapdragon 821 SoC, the G6 could also be shipping with a 32-bit quad-DAC module similar to the one used in the V20. New renders point to a 2:1 5.7-inch display and overall smaller dimensions than the LG G5.
Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2017 20:39
Jawbone has been fairly quiet since the release of the UP3 in September 2015. (Source: Jawbone)

Jawbone seeks exit from retail market to pursue medical businesses

The maker of the UP3 and other fitness wearables has been silent for a long time. Reports are now flying that Jawbone may be exiting the consumer market to focus on more lucrative clinics and medical businesses.
Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2017 06:15
The Radeon GPU would not be on-die as Intel's current HD and Iris integrated graphics are, but instead on a module. (Source: AMD)

Intel will release a CPU featuring AMD Radeon graphics: Bennett

Hard OCP Editor Kyle Bennett earlier claimed that Intel had signed a licensing agreement with AMD for graphics technology patents back in December. Now Bennett is reporting that we may actually see Intel chips with Radeon GPUs bef...
Douglas Black, 05 Feb 2017 04:48
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus renders show design and screen size differences

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus renders show design and screen size differences

More unofficial images suggest a screen size ratio closer to 2:1 instead of the expected 16:9 on both the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.
Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2017 04:22
Samsung SM-T378 details on WiFi Alliance, possibly a Tab S3 variant

Samsung SM-T378 gets its WiFi certification

The new tablet that surfaced on the website of the WiFi Alliance might be related to the Galaxy Tab S3, but nothing is official yet. No less than four versions of this slate have been certified, so we will most likely see them ari...
Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2017 20:51
Huawei Honor 8 Lite Android smartphone color options

Honor 8 Lite spotted in Finland

Although it still has to be officially unveiled, this 5.2-inch handset has been apparently listed as available for pre-order in Finland, being expected to begin shipping on February 17.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2017 12:50
Nintendo Switch gaming tablet online access fee to be less than $30 USD per year

Nintendo Switch online access to cost less than $2.5 USD a month

According to Nintendo's president, the online play for the Switch hybrid gaming console does not come for free. However, it is around two times cheaper than Playstation Plus and Xbox Live Gold.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Feb 2017 16:30
Huawei P10 Plus Android smartphone/phablet front render

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus renders show up online

This pair of handsets is powered by HiSilicon Kirin chipsets, also coming with Android Nougat on board. The high-end P10 Plus features up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage, as well as a dual-camera setup.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Feb 2017 13:55
Huawei Honor 8 Lite alleged image, launch rumored for March

Alleged Honor 8 Lite images leak online

The unannounced Huawei Honor 8 Lite is expected to show up at MWC, targeting the mid-range sector of the market. This handset would not feature a dual-camera setup or USB Type-C connectivity, claim the rumors.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Feb 2017 16:15
The source, whose identity remains unknown, managed to grab a few shots of what seems to be a LG prototype. (Android Authority)

LG G6 prototype images may have leaked online

These latest images may offer a glimpse at LG's upcoming flagship. Even though it's still encased in a development shell, the phone's screen size combined with the tiny bezel look very appealing.
Isaac Brown, 01 Feb 2017 05:27
Lenovo intends for the device to be budget-friendly and fun for the whole family. (Source: Notebook Italia)

Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus full spec details are out

Though news of this device dates back to last September, we're finally getting more information about Lenovo's next Android tablet. Almost everything you wanted to know about the Tab3 8 Plus is now available online.
Isaac Brown, 01 Feb 2017 04:39
Oppo Find 9 may launch in two variants with Snapdragon SoCs

Oppo Find 9 may launch in two variants with Snapdragon SoCs

Talk of Oppo's next flagship smartphone is suggesting very thin bezels and multiple SKUs with different Snapdragon SoCs for a starting price of about 550 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2017 22:46
LG Watch Style Android smartwatch leaked image

LG Watch Style rumored to retail for $249 USD

The upcoming Watch Style is expected to launch next to the fully-featured Watch Sport next week. Rumored to cost $249 USD and up, this smart wearable will come with interchangeable bands and a few color options.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 20:57
Nintendo Switch hybrid console might sell 12 million units in Japan

Nintendo expected to sell 12 million Switch consoles in Japan

A study that appears overly optimistic at this stage shows that almost 11 percent of Japan's population will buy the Nintendo Switch console, which means over 12 million units.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 16:30
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Android tablet hits FCC

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 arrives at FCC

The WiFi only SM-T820 model and the 4G LTE-capable SM-T825 surfaced on FCC, but the launch date of the Galaxy Tab S3 surfaced online. Reports from South Korea reveal that Samsung plans to unveil it on February 26 at MWC.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 15:15
Hexa-core Ryzen CPUs could be unlikely

Hexa-core Ryzen CPUs could be unlikely

AMD may be skipping hexa-core processors in favor of watered-down octa-core configurations for the mainstream lineup instead.
Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2017 04:48
Outlandish screen aside, the phablet isn't that exceptional, but at the very least it'll be another interesting 4K experiment. (Source: Gadget Detected)

Meizu Pro 7 leaks additional renders and specs

1800-nit brightness? 10,000:1 contrast? It all sounds a little out there, but the Meizu Pro 7 might surprise us in the end. The way it implements its 4K screen will be particularly exciting to observe.
Isaac Brown, 31 Jan 2017 04:39
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Android tablet spotted back in 2016 at TENAA hits GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 hits GFXBench

The device that surfaced on GFXBench had Android 7.0 "Samsung Edition" on board, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage,and a 9.7-inch multitouch display with 2,048X1,536 pixels.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 22:35
Toshiba Encore 2 Write Windows tablet, Windows 10 light version apparently in the works

Microsoft apparently working on a light Windows 10 version

This unconfirmed Windows 10 variant is expected to target lightweight devices similar to the Surface RT. As rumors claim, the new operating system could be the desktop Windows 10 Cloud with CShell modularity.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 20:34
Samsung Gear Fit 2 activity tracker to get a successor soon

Samsung Gear Fit Pro might launch soon

Those who do not find the Gear Fit 2 or the Gear S2/Gear S3 suitable for their health/fitness tracking needs might soon get a new smart wearable from Samsung that offers such features, allegedly named Gear Fit Pro.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 18:58
Nokia N1 Android tablet to get an impressive successor by the end of 2017

Nokia's Snapdragon 835-driven flagship rumored to be a tablet

The upcoming tablet is expected to offer the impressive 4K resolution, next to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and Android 7.0 Nougat on top.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2017 23:40
Sony Xperia Z4 tablet with Android, Sony to debut five new devices soon

Sony could launch five devices next month

One of these five devices could be the Xperia XZ2, a top-of-the-line handset with a 5.5-inch 4K display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, and the new Sony IMX400 sensor powering the main camera.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2017 23:55
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Windows tablet with detachable keyboard

A new Windows tablet by Samsung gets certified

The upcoming 10-incher might debut as the Galaxy TabPro S2, no less than four different models being expected to hit the market. For now, they have only received the WiFi certifications.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2017 23:25
Google Pixel XL Android smartphone to get a much cheaper sibling

Google might launch a cheaper Pixel handset

The cheaper Google phone is expected to launch later this year and is known as Pixel 2B for now. Sadly, the rumors do not say anything about its specs and features, so it might even hit the market as an Android One device.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jan 2017 20:25
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is expected to be completely redesigned. (Source: VentureBeat)

Samsung Galaxy S8 rumored to be announced on March 29th, will be redesigned

According to rumors, The Samsung Galaxy S8 will remove the physical home button and feature much larger displays. The phone is expected to be announced on March 29th.
Sam Medley, 27 Jan 2017 18:33
A purported leaked rendering of the S8's final design. (Source: Business Insider)

Samsung gets first dibs on Snapdragon 835 production, others wait until April

Industry sources that Samsung is hording the majority of the Snapdragon 835 SoCs to itself, causing other companies to have to use older, less desirable chipsets. The 835 is Qualcomm's design, but is being made using Samsung's 10n...
Douglas Black, 26 Jan 2017 01:17
Unlike the pictured Galaxy S7, the S8 will have a fingerprint scanner on the rear instead. (Source: The Guardian)

Samsung Galaxy S8 may be available for purchase around April 21st

Say goodbye to your bezels. Users are finally getting a potential date on which they may purchase a Galaxy S8, which will have a number of interesting features including the curved “infinity” display from the S7 Edge, a new assist...
Isaac Brown, 25 Jan 2017 03:05
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge pink line display problem reported by more users

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge facing display problems

The problem that first appeared back in March 2016 seems to have surfaced again, but Samsung still does not recognize it as a widespread issue. Even worse, when taken for repair, handsets with such problems might not be covered by...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 22:14
Samsung Z3 with Tizen 3.0 smartphone

Samsung Pride with Tizen 3.0 in the works

The handset also known as SM-Z250F is expected to become the first smartphone to run Tizen 3.0 out of the box and is known internally as Pride. It is anticipated to launch in the same areas as the Samsung Z2.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 21:25
Alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus renders show 3.5 mm audio jack

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus renders surface online

The larger sibling of the upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship will apparently keep the old 3.5 mm audio jack that most top-tier handsets seem to drop in favor of the new USB Type-C connector these days.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 20:25
10 nm chips wafer, 7 nm allegedly coming in 2018

Samsung to begin production of 7 nm chips in early 2018

An unconfirmed report from South Korea claims that Samsung plans to begin producing 7 nm chipsets in early 2018, but until then the company has to work on stabilizing the 14 nm production process as well.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 19:25
Huawei P10 Lite Android smartphone hits TENAA with

Huawei P10 Lite surfaces on TENAA

This upcoming handset is apparently another Huawei P10 variant, offering dual-SIM capabilities and the usual LTE connectivity options. Sadly, there are no other details to mention at this stage.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 12:46
Huawei Honor V9 Android phablet hits TENAA

Huawei Honor V9 hits TENAA

This Honor V9 successor comes with a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 6 GB RAM, a generous 5.7-inch QHD screen, no less than 128 GB internal storage, as well as a 3,900 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2017 10:50
A render of how the Galaxy S8 is expected to look based on multiple design leaks. (Source: Forbes)

Samsung plans "record-breaking marketing campaign" for rumored Galaxy S8 announcement on March 29

Reuters says safety concerns following the review of the Samsung Note 7 may have pushed back the Galaxy S8 launch date from its intended release at Mobile World Congress. Samsung is ramping up marketing efforts to new heights, pos...
Isaac Brown, 24 Jan 2017 03:33
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Android tablet with Exynos processor

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 specs leak online

The specs of the upcoming Tab S3 tablet with model numbers SM-T820 and SM-T825 have recently surfaced on Weibo. These specs include the Exynos 7420 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and UFS 2.0 internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2017 22:25
Mobile World Congress 2016, Samsung Galaxy S8 not launching at MWC 2017

Samsung Galaxy S8 not showing up at MWC

Since the Note 7 troubles were caused by the batteries (now this is finally official), Samsung has decided to improve the testing of this essential hardware part. As a direct consequence, it looks like the next Galaxy flagship wil...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2017 15:50
Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship concept render

Galaxy S8's Bixby to feature visual search and text recognition capabilities

Samsung's upcoming virtual assistant that is expected to come with the next Galaxy flagship will be able to conduct payments and control all native apps, but also to perform visual search operations and text recognition with the h...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2017 12:12
Sony G3221 on AnTuTu Android smartphone coming soon

Sony G3221 smartphone hits AnTuTu

The benchmark page for the G3221 reveals a Sony smartphone loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat that uses the MediaTek Helio P20 processor, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, and 16/23 MP cameras.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2017 11:35
ZTE Hawkeye Android smartphone might get the Snapdragon 835 after all

ZTE Hawkeye might get improved specs

After toning down the initial hardware specs announced for this handset, ZTE plans to improve at least a few highlights and has set up a poll that allows those interested to choose what they want, so the Snapdragon 835 might be ba...
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2017 09:20
HTC Halfbeak smartwatch with Android Wear 2.0 coming soon

HTC Halfbeak smartwatch surfaces online

The long-awaited HTC One Watch has just surfaced on Weibo as "Halfbeak" and seems like a smart wearable that is the result of HTC's collaboration with Under Armour. Sadly, its specs and launch date are not known.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2017 06:50
Hopefully the new Moto Z will have better battery life this time around to support the QHD screen. (Source: Android Police)

Motorola flagship spotted on Geekbench

The Moto Z (2016) may be getting its successor soon, though details about the hardware inside the phone remain scarce. What is clear thus far is that the phone will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset.
Isaac Brown, 21 Jan 2017 21:25
LG G6 teaser and invite to launch event, coming in late February

LG G6 to feature Google Assistant

Next to the heat pipes for cooling the processor and its water resistance, both teased by LG already, the upcoming G6 is also rumored to come with Google Assistant. However, this has not been confirmed by LG yet.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2017 17:35
Vivo X5 Max with 3.5 mm audio jack, this connector might soon disappear

The 3.5 mm audio jack might disappear earlier than expected

Since the latest iPhone and the HTC Bolt, Moto Z, or the latest LeEco smartphones dropped this old connector, it would not be a surprise to see all high-end handsets abandon it by the end of the year.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2017 10:25
Nokia 18.4-inch tablet specs on GFXBench, might show up at MWC 2017

Nokia's 18.4-inch tablet hits GFXBench

This huge tablet promises to be more powerful than the Samsung Galaxy View, the benchmark database revealing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, all with Android Nougat on top.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2017 21:50

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