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Chuwi could hopefully offer upgrades to Android 7.0 at least, as the 5.1 version is really outdated. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi's dual OS Hi8 Air tablet coming soon

The entry-level tablet runs Windows 10 and Android 5.1 at the same time. It is powered by Intel's X5 Cherry Trail X8350 clocked at 1.44 GHz / 1.92 GHz coupled with 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Package also includes a Bluetooth keyboard and expected price is in the US$100 range.

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2018 14:40

Google Bulletin app (Source: Google Posts)

Crowd-sourced, local news app Google Bulletin now available for testing

The Google Bulletin experimental platform is in an early access mode for now, and it promises to deliver relevant community news directly from those who live in a certain area.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 12:30

Global app downloads by store in Q4 2017 (Source: App Annie)

Google Play increased its lead in Q4 2017 by downloads, still making less money than Apple's App Store

Although the amount of Google Play app downloads in Q4 2017 is more than double the number achieved by Apple's App Store, the tables turn when talking about the revenue they generated. In this area, Apple leads by about 95 percent.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 11:00

BLU Pure View Android smartphone with 18:9 display and dual front camera setup (Source: Amazon)

BLU Pure View packs an 18:9 display and dual front cameras for just US$200

The BLU Pure View was silently introduced last week on Amazon with an 18:9 display, 5V/2A quick charge, face unlock, and a dual front camera setup onboard. However, this 5.7-inch handset is only powered by the outdated MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 09:50

Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus renders. (Source: @evleaks)

The Galaxy S9/S9 Plus could feature 'Intelligent Scan' biometric authentication and depth-sensing stickers

An APK teardown of the Settings APK in Note 8 Oreo builds reveals a new biometric authentication called 'Intelligent Scan' that could probably feature in the upcoming Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. The APK teardown further reveals that the new dual-camera setup in the S9 Plus could enable depth-sensing stickers that can be added to photographs.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2018 03:17

Purported real images of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have surfaced

The Mi 6X will succeed the Mi 5X that doubled up as the Mi A1 last year. A new leak with live images of the supposed device has surfaced online.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2018 17:22

Nokia 7 Plus spotted on Geekbench, Snapdragon 660 in tow

A few weeks ago, a camera app revealed that the Nokia 7 Plus would be on HMD's lineup of smartphones for 2018. The device has made its way over to Geekbench, with the benchmark listing showing it powered by a Snapdragon 660, and running on Android Oreo.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2018 17:05

The Helio P70 makes a visit to Antutu, trades blows with the Kirin 960

The Helio P70 has made its way over to AnTuTu and it shines, with scores showing the chipset giving the Kirin 960 a run for its money.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jan 2018 15:13

Apple WatchOS 4.3 Developer Beta brings some new usability features

The latest developers beta for Apple's WatchOS 4.3 brings back Apple Music integration, improved fitness information in the Siri watch face, and a new portrait charging mode. Apple's WatchOS holds a 57 percent share of the smartwatch market.

Craig Ward, 27 Jan 2018 23:54

Deal | Essential Phone now available for just $435

The Essential PH-1 was one of our picks for best value smartphone of 2017, and it's cheaper right now, as Amazon has it listed at US$435. Not a bad deal for a device with a QHD display, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a Snapdragon 835.

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2018 13:34

The Nokia 10 could have a rotating penta-lens setup. (Source: Baidu)

The Nokia 10 could implement a rotating penta-lens camera setup

The Nokia 10 could feature a rotating penta-lens camera setup, if rumor on the street is to be believed. If HMD Global can pull it off, it will be the first major camera advancement for the brand since the Lumia 1020.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Jan 2018 11:44

Wine can now run on Android, but is marked as 'experimental.' (Source: Sponchia/Pixabay)

WINE 3.0 can now be installed on Android to run Windows programs

The 3.0 release of Wine brings several improvements, including experimental Android support. This allows Windows x86 software to run on phones and tablets with a compatible SoC, and Windows RT software on the rest.

Craig Ward, 25 Jan 2018 23:56

Google I/O 2018 teaser, possible Android P reference spotted (Source: Google Developers)

Android 9.0 could be unveiled in May as Pineapple Cake

Although this is not official yet, Android P is very likely to show up at Google I/O 2018, an event that is scheduled to take place in early May.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2018 23:02

Exynos SoCs might power more smartphones soon. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Exynos CPUs will soon power more mid-range smartphones

Samsung is mulling to sell its Exynos SoCs to other smartphone vendors in a bid to boost its foundry utilization and increase its market share in the mid-range segment.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jan 2018 16:07

In-display fingerprint sensors were supposed to first arrive with the launch of iPhone X in late 2017. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X20 Plus with under-glass fingerprint sensor gets detailed specs and price upon Chinese launch

The in-display fingerprint sensor from Synaptics will be featured for the first time in the Vivo X20 Plus smartphone. This model comes with mid-range specs and will only be available in China at launch.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2018 15:17

The XD Plus runs emulated console games, including PS1/PSP, Nintendo games up to DS, older PC games and arcade MAME. (Source: GPD)

GPD XD Plus Android handheld gaming system now available for pre-order

Powered by MediaTek's quad-core MT8176 SoC coupled with 4 GB RAM and a PowerVR GX6250 GPU, the XD Plus can run many retro games including older PSP/PS1, Nintendo DS/Gamecube and Arcade or old PC games.

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2018 13:33

The HTC One M9 is billed for a surprise Oreo update

The HTC M9 was released way back in 2015, so it's something of a surprise to learn that it will be receiving the update to Oreo. An early March rollout is expected.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2018 00:29

The Honor 7X is now on sale on Amazon US

The Honor 7X was one of our value picks of 2017 and it has finally gone on sale on Amazon US. The device itself may cost just $200 but tax and handling fees bring the total up to $225.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 23:20

The aftermath of the explosion. (Source: 4gnews)

Moto G4 Play explodes during charge

Another device has exploded, this time a Moto G4 Play in Brazil. This would be the second case of this kind in recent times, as a Moto G4 also took the fiery route last month.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 17:42

The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

The next Huawei P-series device could be the P11 after all

Huawei's upcoming P-series device was said to be the P20 but that may not be the case as a document showing the "Huawei P11" moniker as trademarked by the company has surfaced.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 16:57

Users of the LG G6 in Europe will receive Oreo just before Android P is released

The LG G6 was launched on Android Nougat just over a year ago, and LG has confirmed that the European model of the device will receive its update to Oreo in June.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 16:49

The Meizu M15 Plus will take the bezel-less life to the extreme

The Meizu 15 Plus will be Meizu's next flagship and it will feature top of the line features and a killer design.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jan 2018 16:38

Nokia 8 gets Android 8.1 beta

Two months after the public build of Android 8.0 Oreo, the Nokia 8 flagship receives a beta of the Android 8.1 firmware. This update comes with cheese on top of the patty for the hamburger emoji, as well as many unspecified small improvements.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2018 01:33

Firefox 58 update notification, new version launched with tracking protection and faster graphics

Firefox 58 now official with tracking protection and faster graphics

Launched earlier today, Firefox 58 promises to deliver smoother graphics, improved support for progressive web apps on Android devices, faster page loading, tracking protection, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 23:35

Nine released Honor devices to run on Oreo: Honor 8 a surprise inclusion, Honor 6X snubbed

An Honor representative on Huawei's official forums has confirmed the list of Honor devices that will run on the Oreo-based EMUI 8.0, with the Honor 8 and V8 surprise inclusions, and the Honor 6X apparently set to miss out.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2018 22:05

The Mi 4C suffered from thermal handling issues. (Source: Gizmochina)

Here's all you need to know about Xiaomi's upcoming Surge S2 SoC

The Surge S2 will be Xiaomi's second attempt at creating an in-house SoC. Details of the chipset have leaked and it looks rather interesting, with performance values that we expect to trade blows with the Snapdragon 821.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jan 2018 21:54

BLU R2 Plus 5.5-inch Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6753 SoC (Source: BLU Products)

BLU R2 Plus budget smartphone hits Amazon

The 5.5-inch BLU R2 Plus is now available via Amazon for US$179.99. Its specs include a MediaTek MT6753 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 21:43

Android Wear 2.8 dark theme (Source: Imgur via Reddit)

Android Wear 2.8 brings improved notifications and new dark theme

A few days after images showing an updated smartwatch surfaced on Reddit, Google confirmed the release of Android Wear 2.8, highlighting the fact that this is an update for the smartphone app and not the same as the OTA for some wearables.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 13:55

The microSDXC cards are no bigger than a thumbnail. (Source: Integral Memory)

Integral Memory first to launch 512 GB microSDXC memory cards for mobile devices

The first 512 GB microSD cards are slated to launch this February with reading speeds up to 90 MB/s and support for 1080p video recording.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2018 13:49

LG Aristo 2 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC (Source: LG USA)

Budget-friendly LG Aristo 2 now official

The Snapdragon 425-powered LG Aristo 2 comes with Android 7.1.2 onboard and only features 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. However, its price is far below the US$100 mark, so there is not much to complain about.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 12:10

Game Speed Booster hits MIUI 9 (Source: MIUI)

MIUI 9 gets Game Speed Booster

The Game Speed Booster optimizations are now available for the MIUI 9 Global Beta ROM, as well as for the Chinese Beta and Chinese Stable ROMs. Thanks to this tool, the user can disable navigation buttons or keep a steady brightness level while playing, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2018 21:20

Google Fuchsia OS in January 2018 (Source: Ars Technica)

Google Fuchsia OS demo surfaces online

The new demo shows still a product not ready for the market, but in a more advanced status than it was back in May 2017. Now, Fuchsia OS features a few different split-screen modes and works on the Google Pixelbook Chromebook.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Jan 2018 18:45

Jack has been left to die. (Source: Xperiablog)

Another one bites the dust - next Xperia device to ditch 3.5mm headphone jack

A Sony device, a few hours ago, made its way to FCC's certification bus stop, and there's reason to believe it will not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 17:04

Bang for every single buck. (Source: Xiaomi)

Deal | The Xiaomi Mi A1 is currently available on eBay for just $225

The Mi A1, one of our best value picks for 2017, is currently on sale on eBay at a nigh-unpassable price point of $225, $50 off its price on Amazon.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 16:50

Honor 8 users petition company for Oreo update

The Honor 8, Honor’s flagship of 2016, was confirmed to not be eligible for an Android Oreo update, and users of the device do not take kindly to that, apparently.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 16:38

We wouldn't place much stock in these images. (Source: CJ.Sina)

Purported images and details of the Mi Max 3 surface

The Mi Max 3 will be Xiaomi’s phablet for the year and leaks of the device are already pouring in. The latest one details a 7-inch unit with dual rear cameras, an 18:9 FHD+ display, a Snapdragon 660, and a 5500 mAh battery. All for a killer price of $230.

Ricci Rox, 22 Jan 2018 16:15

Photo showing Android 8.0 running on a ZTE Axon 7. (Source: ZTE forum via Android Soul)

ZTE and HTC bringing some Android 8.0 Oreo love to the US

Updates to Android 8.0 Oreo are slow to arrive. However, this weekend saw users in ZTE's US beta program receive Oreo software, and HTC announced that sprint has approved the Oreo update for the U11 on their network.

Craig Ward, 21 Jan 2018 20:53

The Alexa assistant is coming to Android via the Alexa app. (Source: Amazon)

Amazon Alexa assistant added to Alexa app for Android

Amazon is bringing its Alexa voice assistant to Android phones. Previously only available on select Android devices, Alexa will make its way into the Alexa app in the coming days as part of an update.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2018 04:17

The Meizu M6s looks sleek in Blue. (Source: Meizu)

The Meizu M6s does a lot of things right for just $150

Meizu’s new budget device is one that takes on the world. It features the impressive Exynos 7872 and a slew of praise-worthy features at a high-value price point of just $150.

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2018 20:07

Samsung's new Exynos 7872 brings class to the budget segment

The Exynos 7872 was released a few days ago, and we’re impressed, especially by its performance.

Ricci Rox, 20 Jan 2018 17:04

LG folding phone concept design. (Source: GSMInfo)

LG patents reveal folding smartphone plans

LG looks to be planning a competitor for the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy X. Patents have been uncovered potentially revealing the Korean maker's hand.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2018 03:58

Vivo X20 Plus with under display fingerprint tech. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X20 Plus UD tipped to arrive January 25

The much-discussed under screen fingerprint technology featured in the Vivo X20 Plus UD is tipped to market on January 21. It will be the first smartphone on the market to feature the cutting-edge technology.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Jan 2018 03:17

Microsoft Word in Wine, Wine 3.0 now available January 2018

Wine 3.0 open-source compatibility layer now available

Wine 3.0 is now available as the second annual release of this well-known compatibility layer and arrives more than 24 years since the initial release. This new version comes with improved compatibility with Android, Direct3D 10 and 11 support, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jan 2018 23:00

Image: OnePlus (w/ edits by article author)

Up to 40,000 OnePlus customers may have had their credit card information stolen

The darling of the mobile phone enthusiast community is in hot water once again. Less than a week after it was discovered that OnePlus was sending user data to servers in China without permission, the Chinese OEM's merchant platform was compromised. OnePlus has just revealed the full scope of the attack: up to 40,000 users may have had their credit card information stolen.

Sam Medley, 19 Jan 2018 21:38

All the sensors, the camera and the upper speaker are integrated in the display. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung files patent for in-display camera and fingerprint scanner

The patent may be implemented in the successor of the Galaxy S9 at the soonest, but then again, as with many patents, it could only be just a cool concept that may never be featured in Samsung's devices.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jan 2018 20:28

Android

Chuwi's dual OS Hi8 Air tablet coming soon

Crowd-sourced, local news app Google Bulletin now available for testing

Google Play increased its lead in Q4 2017 by downloads, still making less money than Apple's App Store

BLU Pure View packs an 18:9 display and dual front cameras for just US$200

The Galaxy S9/S9 Plus could feature 'Intelligent Scan' biometric authentication and depth-sensing stickers

Purported real images of the Xiaomi Mi 6X have surfaced

Nokia 7 Plus spotted on Geekbench, Snapdragon 660 in tow

The Helio P70 makes a visit to Antutu, trades blows with the Kirin 960

Apple WatchOS 4.3 Developer Beta brings some new usability features

Deal | Essential Phone now available for just $435

The Nokia 10 could implement a rotating penta-lens camera setup

WINE 3.0 can now be installed on Android to run Windows programs

Android 9.0 could be unveiled in May as Pineapple Cake

Exynos CPUs will soon power more mid-range smartphones

Vivo X20 Plus with under-glass fingerprint sensor gets detailed specs and price upon Chinese launch

GPD XD Plus Android handheld gaming system now available for pre-order

EMUI: We have checked up on Huawei's promise

The HTC One M9 is billed for a surprise Oreo update

86% Motorola Moto X4 Smartphone Review

The Honor 7X is now on sale on Amazon US

Moto G4 Play explodes during charge

The next Huawei P-series device could be the P11 after all

Users of the LG G6 in Europe will receive Oreo just before Android P is released

The Meizu M15 Plus will take the bezel-less life to the extreme

Nokia 8 gets Android 8.1 beta

Firefox 58 now official with tracking protection and faster graphics

Nine released Honor devices to run on Oreo: Honor 8 a surprise inclusion, Honor 6X snubbed

Here's all you need to know about Xiaomi's upcoming Surge S2 SoC

BLU R2 Plus budget smartphone hits Amazon

CES 2018: Our impressions of the biggest show of the year

Android Wear 2.8 brings improved notifications and new dark theme

Integral Memory first to launch 512 GB microSDXC memory cards for mobile devices

Budget-friendly LG Aristo 2 now official

MIUI 9 gets Game Speed Booster

Google Fuchsia OS demo surfaces online

Another one bites the dust - next Xperia device to ditch 3.5mm headphone jack

Deal | The Xiaomi Mi A1 is currently available on eBay for just $225

Honor 8 users petition company for Oreo update

Purported images and details of the Mi Max 3 surface

ZTE and HTC bringing some Android 8.0 Oreo love to the US

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Amazon Alexa assistant added to Alexa app for Android

The Meizu M6s does a lot of things right for just $150

Samsung's new Exynos 7872 brings class to the budget segment

LG patents reveal folding smartphone plans

Vivo X20 Plus UD tipped to arrive January 25

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Wine 3.0 open-source compatibility layer now available

Up to 40,000 OnePlus customers may have had their credit card information stolen

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