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Asus may hop on the slim bezel trend with rumored VivoBook S15

The 7.8 mm bezel allows a 15.6-inch display to fit in the body of a typical 14" notebook, according to Asus.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 00:48
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Android smartphone coming soon

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active spotted in the wild

An image of the Samsung handset that carries the model number SM-G892A has just surfaced on the websites of The Wireless Power Consortium, the group in charge of the Qi wireless charging standard.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 23:55
HP Spectre X2 12 (2017) Windows convertible tablet with Kaby Lake processor and Intel Iris Plus 640 graphics

HP Spectre X2 12 (2017) images show up online

This updated convertible tablet promises to arrive soon with a 12.3-inch IPS display, as well as two processor options that belong to the Kaby Lake lineup, Intel Iris Plus 640 graphics, Bang & Olufsen audio, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 22:10
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 details on GFXBench surface online late May 2017

Huawei MediaPad T3 Lite 10 hits GFXBench

This upcoming MediaPad T3 slate is expected to debut as a mid-range device similar to its smaller-screen siblings that were already announced. According to GFXBench, it is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon processor, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 15:00
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Android smartphone press render leak late May 2017

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) press render leaks online

This handset recently surfaced on FCC, also receiving its WiFi and Bluetooth certifications. Now, what appears to be a press render reveals four color options - black, blue, gold, and pink.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 13:55
Dynamic Stretchable AMOLED Display by Samsung Display shows up May 23rd

World’s first stretchable display to be unveiled this week

This whole new technology will be displayed at the Society for Information Display 2017 in Los Angeles. The event starts tomorrow and runs until Thursday. Unlike flexible panels currently available, stretchable OLED displays can bend in both directions.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 10:55
Acer Iconia One 10 (B3-A40) Android tablet from the back, MediaTek MT8167 and 2 GB RAM

Acer Iconia One 10 (B3-A40) shows up online

This 10-inch slate that recently surfaced on FCC is expected to hit the market with two storage options - 16 GB and 32 GB - as well as a quad-core MediaTek processor, 2 GB RAM, all with Android 7.0 Nougat on top.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 09:45
Leak details differences between Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 SoCs

Leak details differences between Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 SoCs

It's no secret that Huawei and Qualcomm are already hard at work on their respective next generation SoCs, but early specifications for each are showing some interesting features that may come including the potential for Cortex-A75 cores.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2017 23:35
Asus teasing Ryzen laptops

Asus teasing Ryzen laptops

Other gaming manufacturers may soon follow suit, but it remains unclear if these Ryzen notebooks will also be sporting Polaris/Vega GPUs or the usual Nvidia Pascal.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2017 00:23
Huawei Nova 2 Android smartphone coming soon

Huawei confirms Nova 2 launch

Not long after it surfaced on TENAA, Huawei's head of smartphone operations, Kevin Ho, confirms on Twitter the imminent arrival of the Note 2 handset, showing the dual-camera smartphone in lime green finish.
Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2017 08:05
The alleged Meizu M5c listing, showing the red version of the phone. (Source: Android Police)

Leaked screenshot shows the upcoming Meizu M5c in red

Meizu's upcoming M5c smartphone looks just like its older brother and comes in various colors, if a recent leak is to be believed. The handset is a somewhat downgraded version of the Meizu M5, a fact reflected in its lower price.
John Garcia, 19 May 2017 22:58
Oppo R11 teaser shows dual-camera setup with 2X optical zoom

Oppo R11 confirmed to have a dual-camera setup

Already spotted on GFXBench and AnTuTu, this upcoming flagship has just been teased on Weibo. The image reveals a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP and a 20 MP camera, complemented by a 2X optical zoom-capable lens.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2017 10:25
Sources claim OLED panels for upcoming LG V30 and G7 smartphones

Sources claim OLED panels for upcoming LG V30 and G7 smartphones

LG is set to reduce its reliance on outsourced LCD panels by ramping up OLED production from its own in-house LG Display subsidiary.
Allen Ngo, 19 May 2017 01:54
Hyogun Lee during the Samsung Tizen Developer Conference 2017 keynote

Tizen smartphones to go global

Although these low-end handsets are only available in a few markets, the excellent sales recorded in India during the last two years made Samsung consider launching them in all markets. However, a time frame has not been disclosed yet.
Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2017 10:25
Samsung Galaxy J7 Max Android phablet with MediaTek processor

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max coming soon

This 5.7-inch Android handset is expected to hit the market with a MediaTek processor on board, next to 4 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as 13 MP front and back cameras.
Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2017 23:15
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 7.1.1 Nougat on top.
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 unveiled during WWDC 2017.
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 Apple, Samsung, and Google.
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 storage, and more.
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 quarter.
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 proves to be true.
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 cloud-based OS called Windows 10 S.
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

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