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HTC Perfume with Android 6.1 and Sense 8.0 UI coming in 2016

Perfume to become next year's HTC flagship

The HTC O2 flagship been apparently canceled, being replaced by the Perfume, which will launch with Android 6.1 Marshmallow and Sense 8.0 UI.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 15:55

iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5c smartphones by Apple

Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 6c might arrive in March

The next-gen smartwatch and a cheaper device that would join the iPhone 6 lineup could be unveiled during the second March launch event by Apple in a row, claim industry insiders.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2015 17:45

More rumors pinpoint January 21st launch for Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus

Launch date may coincide with the Snapdragon 820 SoC and retail for a starting price at just under 300 Euros.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 19:18

Sony Xperia Z6 rumoured to come in 5 sizes

According to various leaks, it might get official as soon as early January, at CES 2016.

Arkadiusz Piasek, 07 Dec 2015 11:32

Xiaomi: Smartphones Mi 5 und Mi 5 Plus im Doppelpack

Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus in legal trouble

The Chinese manufacturer is (again) accused of violating U.S. patents set by digital security provider Blue Spike LLC.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2015 07:18

More rumors surface on new 4-inch iPhone with A9 SoC and Apple Pay

Apple may introduce a 4-inch iPhone for launch during the first half of 2016 to sell alongside the current iPhone 6S.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Dec 2015 21:23

Google Pixel C Android tablet to launch December 8 2015

Google Pixel C tablet might launch next week

This 10.2-inch, NVIDIA Tegra X1-powered tablet is expected to hit the market on December 8th, loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and starting at $499 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 20:50

Xiaomi Mi notebook with Linux to hit the market in Q2 2016

First Xiaomi laptop might launch in Q2 2016

The Linux-powered notebook by Xiaomi is expected to target budget-conscious users, but a Huawei business laptop has also been mentioned by recent rumors.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 11:10

Co-founder of Android Andy Rubin may start a smartphone company

Reports suggest that Rubin wants to work with Android again after a year-long hiatus.

Joseph Lambert, 03 Dec 2015 05:25

Latest MacBook Air 2016 rumors point to an even thinner design

Apple may be planning a major overhaul of the MacBook Air. Next year's models could include an 11-inch SKU alongside a 15-inch SKU.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Dec 2015 04:31

Huawei Ascend Mate 7 Android phablet could soon get another Google Nexus sibling

Huawei might manufacture the next-gen Nexus 7

After the Nexus 6P phablet, the Chinese company could manufacture another device for Google, but this time it will be a Nexus tablet.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2015 21:08

Samsung may not update design for Galaxy S7

Rumors of Samsung's next flagship smartphones believe the update will be mostly internal.

Joseph Lambert, 02 Dec 2015 04:45

Xiaomi Mi 5 Android smartphone expected to show up in January 2016

Xiaomi Mi 5 now rumored to launch in January

While this handset did not launch on November 26 as expected, the latest rumors claim it will hit the market in January.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2015 04:34

ZUK Z2 Android smartphone render showing rotating camera

ZUK Z2 to feature rotating camera

This upcoming handset is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip and at least 64 GB of internal storage, as well as a rotating camera.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2015 04:28

LG Nuclun SoC to get a successor in 2016

LG working on the octa-core Nuclun 2 SoC

This new processor is expected to be more powerful than the Samsung Exynos 7420 and various sources claim it will hit the market next year.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2015 22:02

Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A7100 Android smartphone at TENAA

Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A7100 hits TENAA

This 5.5-inch Android handset has an octa-core Exynos processor on board and is expected to hit the market in time for the holiday shopping season.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2015 06:35

Samsung SM-A9000 specs and scores on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy A9 hits Geekbench

The SM-A9000 model spotted recently is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 SoC and runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2015 15:45

Evidence suggests Apple may be purposefully slowing down older versions of iOS

Harvard study finds correlation between iPhone launch times and user complaints of slowing software performance on older models.

Allen Ngo, 24 Nov 2015 05:48

Samsung Exynos 7 Octa processor coming soon to BlackBerry

BlackBerry handset with Exynos 7420 spotted on GFXBench

An unknown BlackBerry handset appeared in the benchmark database powered by Samsung's notorious chip, but none of the two companies said anything about it yet.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 17:37

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could bring back the microSD slot

The next-gen flagships are expected to show up in early 2016, both bringing back the microSD slot, but Samsung still has to confirm this.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 16:30

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini SM-J105F spotted on GFXBench with 4.3-inch display and Spreadtrum SC8830 processor

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini surfaces on GFXBench

This low-end 4.3-inch Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-powered handset is currently being tested and could launch soon for less than $100 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 13:56

Samsung Android M update roadmap leaks online

Samsung's Android Marshmallow update schedule leaks online

According to the leaked documents, the Note 5 will get the new firmware next month, Galaxy S6 in January, but Samsung has no plans to update the Galaxy S4.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 10:10

Android One handsets are first to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow hits Android One devices

Cherry Mobile Android G1, Android One device made for the Philippines, is apparently the first handset to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 20:23

Xiaomi Mi 4 Android smartphone coming to the US

Xiaomi Mi 4 hits FCC

Although this Chinese company does not sell its phones in the US yet, things will probably change soon and the 5-inch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801-powered Mi 4 might be its first handset to hit the US market.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 17:51

Updated Samsung Galaxy A7 spotted in the AnTuTu database

Although early rumors mentioned a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, it looks like this updated handset will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 7580 chipset after all.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 07:04

LG G4 Android flagship to get an all-metal successor

LG G5 to feature a metal unibody design

LG G4 will allegedly get a successor that uses a metal design, although nothing is official yet.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2015 17:50

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet on T-Mobile gets Marshmallow by accident

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets accidental Marshmallow update

The update landed on a Note 5 with a broken IMEI, so its official arrival still has to be announced.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2015 14:30

Xiaomi Mi 5 launch event hinted for November 24th

Xiaomi has sent out a limited number of invitations for a press event next Tuesday. The announcement is currently unknown, though possible candidates include the Mi 5 "Gemini", Redmi Note 2 Pro, or Mi Pad 2 tablet.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Nov 2015 03:02

Samsung expected to reveal a dualscreen flip smartphone

The unique and retro smartphone has been spotted at TENAA under the model name SM-W2016.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Nov 2015 02:13

HTC One X9 reaches TENAA

This upcoming Android handset "packed with city smarts" hits the Chinese FCC and it seems like its official unveil is now only days away.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2015 10:30

Pictures of the Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 successors have leaked

Unconfirmed specifications have also been made available including an Exynos 7 Octa SoC and a Snapdragon 615.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Nov 2015 06:37

AT&T testing Samsung Galaxy S7 rumor on Twitter by @evleaks

AT&T allegedly testing the Samsung Galaxy S7

The SM-G930A and SM-G935A Samsung handsets are currently being tested by AT&T, claims @evleaks.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2015 16:18

Vivo X6 Android phablet images show up at TENAA

Vivo X6 spotted at TENAA

This upcoming Android flagship will launch later this month, featuring 4 GB RAM, fingerprint scanner, as well as a MediaTek Helio X20 processor.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2015 13:55

HTC fitness band at FCC seems different from HTC Grip

HTC fitness band hits FCC

Although the Grip has not been officially launched or cancelled yet, facing multiple delays, another HTC wearable shows up online, this time in a FCC listing.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2015 16:40

Apple to reduce shipments of iPhone 6S for Q4 2015

The new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are selling well, but not quite as well as Apple may have predicted.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2015 22:43

Bluboo Uwatch Android Wear smartwatch to retail for $49.99 USD

Bluboo Uwatch coming later this month

The Uwatch might become the second smartwatch of this Chinese company after the Xwatch, but none of them is official yet.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 19:45

Zuk CEO confirms Z2 smartphone for 2016

The successor to the Zuk Z1 will ship with Android 6.0 and possibly a customized Android UI.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2015 19:10

Huawei P9 Max specifications leak on AnTuTu

The high-end phablet will supposedly come with the new Kirin 950 SoC.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2015 18:43

BlackBerry Vienna Android smartphone to become Priv's successor

Second BlackBerry Android handset leaks online

Codenamed Vienna, this smartphone promises to bring back the trademark front-facing physical keyboard layout that made BlackBerry handsets stand out, but there are no other details available for now.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 13:30

Samsung Exynos 7 Octa SoC 14 nm processor

Samsung Exynos 8890 enters mass production

This chip will be used for some Galaxy S7 units, expected to hit the market next to Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-powered ones.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2015 20:50

Samsung Gear Fit fitness wristband to get cheaper siblings

Samsung allegedly working on an entry-level fitness tracker

The much cheaper sibling of the Gear Fit fitness wristband could soon compete with low-end activity trackers made by Fitbit, Misfit, and Xiaomi.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 20:59

Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 images leak online

Updated Galaxy A5 and A3 leak online

Samsung will update these two mid-rangers soon, improving both their looks and their hardware, claim the latest leaks.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 19:15

HTC One X9 Android smartphone coming soon

HTC One X9 leaks online

This 5-inch handset is expected to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4 GB of memory and a 23 MP main camera, but its launch still has to be confirmed by HTC.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 12:50