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The ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7. (Source: Samsung)

A Reuters report adds credibility to the Galaxy Note 8's rumored August launch

Summer is about to get a lot hotter with the upcoming launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The premier phablet is expected to be slightly larger than the Galaxy S8 Plus and feature dual rear cameras.

John Garcia, 20 Jun 2017 21:33

Moto Z2 Androd smartphone leaked image closeup

Moto Z2 hits AnTuTu

This upcoming 5.5-inch handset is expected to arrive on June 27, packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, as well as a dual camera setup.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2017 22:25

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) details on GFXBench as Samsung SM-T835

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leaks online

This slate surfaced on GFXBench under the codename SM-T835 featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. An IFA launch might be in the cards, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2017 15:55

The YotaPhone 3 ("Yota3") is expected to have a similar design as its predecessor (pictured) with a slight performance boost. (Source: YotaPhone)

The YotaPhone 3 aims to refine the concept of an E Ink phone

Specifications for the next iteration of the YotaPhone were disclosed after the China-Russia Expo in Harbin. Insider sources suggest that the device may not be the high-spec flagship device that consumers were expecting.

Sebastian Eifrid, 19 Jun 2017 08:19

An arist's conceptual render of what a Surface smartphone might look like. (Source: Nasir Aslam)

Microsoft gives an enigmatic promise of what its Surface brand smartphone might be

Microsoft executives have made intriguing promises of what we should expect from the company's upcoming Surface branded smartphone device. More accurately, Microsoft has told us what not to expect from the device: anything but the ordinary.

Sebastian Eifrid, 17 Jun 2017 14:16

LeEco in shambles as company closes service center in Shanghai

LeEco is having significant issues after the disaster that was its expansion into the US. New information claims that the company is already shutting down service centers at home in China.

Ricci Rox, 16 Jun 2017 23:10

The Vivo's optical fingerprint reader was shown in a leaked video. (Source: WeiBo)

New phone from Vivo may feature a fingerprint reader embedded under the screen

A new phone from Vivo appearing in a leaked video was shown to be unlocked by fingerprint through a sensor embedded within the screen on the device. Rumors suggest that this type of sensor might be appearing in new smartphones soon.

Sebastian Eifrid, 16 Jun 2017 17:10

Meizu Pro 7 unofficial render shows secondary screen on the back

Meizu Pro 7 to feature a secondary display on the back

According to the latest leak, this upcoming handset will have a secondary display similar to the YotaPhone, but one that only covers about one-third of the back panel's surface.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Jun 2017 15:20

Yahoo is now a part of Verizon, remaining business becomes Altaba

Verizon completes acquisition of Yahoo

Marissa Mayer has resigned after the acquisition finally closed for a price tag of $4.5 billion. The remaining Yahoo business becomes Altaba and carries on as a publicly traded investment company.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2017 22:50

The Moto Z2 may make its debut later this month

According to an invite posted online today, Lenovo is announcing something on June 27. Looking at the image on the invite, the device is likely the Moto Z2.

Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 21:53

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phablet successor coming mid-August 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 apparently coming in August

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that Samsung has decided to launch the new phablet earlier than usual to have it on the market before the next-gen iPhone, widely rumored to show up in September.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2017 21:35

UMIDIGI C Note 2 specifications surface online

The UMIDIGI C Note was released just three months ago but the OEM already have the C Note 2 lined up. Specifications of the Note 2 leaked recently, with the device touted to feature the MT6750T, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.

Ricci Rox, 14 Jun 2017 19:49

Pixel XL 2 rumored to be cancelled

Multiple sources are reporting that Google has cancelled project "muskie," which was speculated to be a successor to Google's 2016 flagship Pixel XL.

Sam Medley, 14 Jun 2017 15:44

Essential Phone by Andy Rubin to be available in the US only via Sprint

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone to be a Sprint-exclusive

Although many people are waiting for Andy Rubin's phone and most of them might not want to be tied to a certain carrier, it looks like the Essential Phone is headed for the US as a Sprint-exclusive.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2017 10:45

Complete control over the design of the chips means more powerful and efficient hardware for their devices. (Source: Apple Insider)

Google snatches up veteran Apple chip architect, plans to make own chips

It has been revealed that Google hired one of Apple's key chip architects this past May. According to sources of Variety, Google is seeking to design their own hardware to better power future Pixel phones.

Douglas Black, 14 Jun 2017 10:03

The front looks good, yet there is no doubt many will be disappointed by their high expectations for the device. (Source: reddit/kamikasky)

Leak purports to show the first real face of the iPhone 8

A reddit user has allegedly revealed the front panel of the iPhone 8, and it looks more like the Essential Phone than a Galaxy S8 or iPhone.

Douglas Black, 14 Jun 2017 09:25

Samsung Z4 smartphone to launch soon in South Africa

Samsung Z4 heading for South Africa

Less than a year after the Z2 (launched back in September in the country), the Tizen 3.0-driven Samsung Z4 is scheduled to hit South Africa via Vodacom for a price tag of around $100 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2017 17:15

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet successors coming in late July 2017

Asus ZenFone 4 confirmed to arrive at the end of July

Although it was supposed to arrive last month, the ZenFone 4 lineup is now scheduled for a late July unveil. This has been revealed by Asus' CEO Jerry Chen, who recently spoke to Taiwanese website DigiTimes.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2017 20:10

Alcatel Pixi 5 Android tablet back side layout shown on FCC

Alcatel Pixi 5 tablet apparently certified by the FCC

The new Android slate that arrived at FCC has the official name Alcatel 9024O, but its documentation also calls it "PIXI5-8" so it is rather safe to assume this is the Pixi 5 with an 8-inch display.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jun 2017 11:55

Moto X4 with Snapdragon 660 set for possible June 30 release

Motorola took a lengthy break from the Moto X series but it looks like we'll be getting a new entry soon. The Moto X4, previously referred to as the Moto X (2017), has been touted for a June 30 launch. Snapdragon 660, dual rear cameras, IP68, 3800mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2017 09:26

Lenovo may be considering an executive shakeup this year

The sinking Motorola brand has been a growing thorn on parent company Lenovo to the point where new leadership is now on the table.

Allen Ngo, 09 Jun 2017 06:44

A Facebook contest may have revealed the OnePlus 5's price

A recent contest for a Finnish rock festival is giving away a OnePlus 5 as part of its grand prize. Inadvertently, it may have also given away the price of the upcoming handset.

John Garcia, 08 Jun 2017 21:24

Nokia 5 Android smartphone to be succeeded by the Nokia 9 flagship

Nokia 9 hits AnTuTu

The TA-1004 model that surfaced on AnTuTu has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor under the hood, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and two 13 MP cameras, all with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on top.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2017 22:15

This is how the OnePlus 5 actually looks

The OnePlus 5's final design has been leaked just two weeks before the phone's official launch. The first thing most people will notice: it looks just like an iPhone 7 Plus.

John Garcia, 06 Jun 2017 23:15

Honor 9 billed for June 12 release

The Honor 9 is set to be released on June 12. It will feature the Kirin 960, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2017 13:05

ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870

ZTE are billed to announce the release of their new mid-range device, the V870. It will come with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and the Snapdragon 435.

Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2017 00:40

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 Android tablet coming soon with WiFi Onlye

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 shows up online

Only a few days after its 10-inch sibling surfaced officially, the 8-inch MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 shows up online with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and Harman Kardon speakers on board.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jun 2017 00:20

OnePlus 5 launch date teaser image reveals June 20 as date of arrival

OnePlus 5 to launch in two weeks

A new OnePlus 5-related teaser surfaced on Weibo, this time showing a calendar with the number 20 circled and the "Save the date" tagline next to it. These being said, we should get ready for the arrival of the new OnePlus handset.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 19:35

Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X

Xiaomi's new device, spotted carrying a Snapdragon 660 on GFXBench a while ago, has been speculated to be released as the Mi 6X.

Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2017 18:41

Amazon Fire Phone smartphone to get a successor currently known as "Ice"

Amazon Fire Phone successor in the works as "Ice"

Two unnamed sources who spoke to Gadgets360 reveal the plans to replace fire with ice, this supposedly being the name of Amazon's next generation of smartphones. These handsets are expected to come with a Snapdragon 435 processor, Android 7.1.1, and a price tag around $100 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 17:05

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Android smartphone listed on Amazon France

Samsung might announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) smartphone today

This 5.2-inch Android handset has been spotted on Amazon with a full metal body, packing an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and running Android 7.0 Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Jun 2017 07:45

New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

An unidentified device leaked on Weibo earlier. 5" display, Yun OS, no fingerprint reader.

Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2017 08:56

Oppo R11 press images leaked

The leaked press images reveal the color options of the phone and confirm some of the rumors concerning the phone's design.

Sam Medley, 02 Jun 2017 07:03

Xiaomi MIUI 8 custom Android UI successor coming in July

MIUI 9 might roll out in July

Although Xiaomi revealed that MIUI 9 is expected to roll out in July, there is still no official launch day to talk about at this stage. The list of features expected to arrive with the updated UI includes split-screen capabilities, picture-in-picture mode, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 31 May 2017 21:45

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface

Renders of the Mi Note 3 leaked earlier in the day, with the device shown sporting dual rear cameras and a front-mounted fingerprint reader.

Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 19:53

"Unknown heart" might be Nokia 9, shows up on Geekbench with 8 GB RAM

Unknown Nokia handset with 8 GB RAM hits Geekbench

Although Nokia 9 supposedly surfaced on Geekbench a while ago as HMD Global TA-1004 with 4 GB RAM, now we hear that this upcoming flagship might launch with no less than 8 GB RAM. However, nothing is official yet.

Codrut Nistor, 30 May 2017 16:05

Maze Alpha processor details now official Helio P25

Maze Alpha confirmed to use the Helio P25 SoC

Initially unveiled without any details about the processor, the Maze Alpha phablet is now one step closer to its launch, as Maze Mobile has just confirmed the use of MediaTek's Helio P25 SoC.

Codrut Nistor, 29 May 2017 19:20

ZTE K81 sketch spotted at FCC might be Trek 2 HD successor

ZTE K81 Android tablet hits FCC

This upcoming slate previously received its WiFi certification, and now it surfaces once again. The K81 appears to be a successor of last year's AT&T exclusive Trek 2 HD and is expected to hit the market later this year.

Codrut Nistor, 29 May 2017 10:49

More Lenovo Moto Z2 Play renders leak suggesting a June 1st reveal

The long-rumored Z2 Play is expected to be slightly thinner than the Z2 and with a smaller internal battery while maintaining compatibility with existing MotoMods.

Allen Ngo, 29 May 2017 07:41

Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2017 already out in the wild

Samsung has yet to even announce the new models and YouTube users already have the devices on hand.

Allen Ngo, 29 May 2017 06:11

Leak details ARM Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 for 2018

The Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 will succeed the A73, A53, and Mali-G71, respectively, when they launch sometime next year. ARM will reveal more about the SoCs and the accompanying features at Computex 2017.

Allen Ngo, 28 May 2017 08:17

The Apple Worldwide Developer Conference will take place June 5-9 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. (Source: Apple)

WWDC forecast: Kaby Lake MacBooks with a chance of Air

The latest information on Apple's upcoming WWDC suggests CPU upgrades for all MacBooks, updated iPads, and possibly the reappearance of the 11.6-inch MacBook Air.

Douglas Black, 28 May 2017 06:33

Huawei Honor 9 images leak ahead of June 27th reveal

TENAA documents reveal three SKUs for the upcoming Honor 8 successor and a largely unchanged chassis design.

Allen Ngo, 27 May 2017 05:20

Leak details 4.0 GHz Core i9-7900X CPU sporting ten cores

The 175 W TDP deca-core processor will likely succeed the current Broadwell-E Core i7-6950X if these specifications prove to be true.

Allen Ngo, 26 May 2017 02:51

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Android phablet spotted with Android Nougat on board

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted with Nougat on board

This 5.7-inch phablet that arrived in South Korea last year was mentioned in the list of Nougat-compatible Samsung handsets a while ago but did not receive the new firmware yet. Now, we see it surface on GFXBench with Android 7.0 on board, so the update should arrive soon.

Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 12:05

Asus X015D Android smartphone at TENAA, to hit the market as ZenFone Go 2

Asus ZenFone Go 2 hits TENAA

The handset that surfaced on the Chinese FCC is listed as ASUS_X015D and features a dual camera setup, as well as a 5.5-inch 720p TFT display, an octa-core processor, and a 4,850 mAh battery.

Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 11:25

Lenovo Moto G5S renders leak

The purported G5S and G5S Plus will each carry larger displays than the current G5 and G5 Plus with a new all-metal design.

Allen Ngo, 24 May 2017 08:29

An alleged final design dummy for the iPhone 8. (Source: Benjamin Geskin)

The iPhone 8 isn't here yet ... but the first iPhone 9 rumors are

Even before this year's iPhone gets an official unveiling, the rumor mill is starting to spin for its successor. A report claims that Samsung and Apple have struck a deal for two models of next year's "iPhone 9," including one model with a huge display.

John Garcia, 23 May 2017 23:29

Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD Android tablet might launch soon

Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD surfaces online

Although there are no specs to talk about at this stage, the image of this upcoming slate leaked by Evan Blass reveals that the next Ellipsis tablet runs what appears to be a stock Android build (maybe Nougat, but it might run Marshmallow as well) with a few Verizon Wireless apps added on top.

Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 11:35

Oppo R11 and R11 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Android handsets with dual camera setup at TENAA

Oppo R11 and R11 Plus spotted at TENAA

These two handsets will use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip, both offering a dual camera setup on the back and a 20 MP selfie shooter. Since Oppo published a few teasers already, their arrival at TENAA only confirms that the launch is imminent.

Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 10:35

Leaks / Rumors

A Reuters report adds credibility to the Galaxy Note 8's rumored August launch

Moto Z2 hits AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) leaks online

The YotaPhone 3 aims to refine the concept of an E Ink phone

Microsoft gives an enigmatic promise of what its Surface brand smartphone might be

LeEco in shambles as company closes service center in Shanghai

New phone from Vivo may feature a fingerprint reader embedded under the screen

Meizu Pro 7 to feature a secondary display on the back

Verizon completes acquisition of Yahoo

The Moto Z2 may make its debut later this month

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 apparently coming in August

UMIDIGI C Note 2 specifications surface online

Pixel XL 2 rumored to be cancelled

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone to be a Sprint-exclusive

Google snatches up veteran Apple chip architect, plans to make own chips

Leak purports to show the first real face of the iPhone 8

Samsung Z4 heading for South Africa

Asus ZenFone 4 confirmed to arrive at the end of July

Alcatel Pixi 5 tablet apparently certified by the FCC

Moto X4 with Snapdragon 660 set for possible June 30 release

Lenovo may be considering an executive shakeup this year

A Facebook contest may have revealed the OnePlus 5's price

Nokia 9 hits AnTuTu

This is how the OnePlus 5 actually looks

Honor 9 billed for June 12 release

ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8.0 shows up online

OnePlus 5 to launch in two weeks

Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X

Amazon Fire Phone successor in the works as "Ice"

Samsung might announce the Galaxy J5 (2017) smartphone today

New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

Oppo R11 press images leaked

MIUI 9 might roll out in July

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface

Unknown Nokia handset with 8 GB RAM hits Geekbench

Maze Alpha confirmed to use the Helio P25 SoC

ZTE K81 Android tablet hits FCC

More Lenovo Moto Z2 Play renders leak suggesting a June 1st reveal

Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 2017 already out in the wild

Leak details ARM Cortex-A75, A55, and Mali-G72 for 2018

WWDC forecast: Kaby Lake MacBooks with a chance of Air

Huawei Honor 9 images leak ahead of June 27th reveal

Leak details 4.0 GHz Core i9-7900X CPU sporting ten cores

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted with Nougat on board

Asus ZenFone Go 2 hits TENAA

Lenovo Moto G5S renders leak

The iPhone 8 isn't here yet ... but the first iPhone 9 rumors are

Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD surfaces online

Oppo R11 and R11 Plus spotted at TENAA

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