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Essential Phone Android flagship gets new software update on its way to Oreo

Essential Phone gets portrait mode and reduced compression

While the users of Andy Rubin's flagship can take the Android Oreo beta update for a spin, the Essential Phone gets a minor update that introduces the long-awaited portrait mode and multiple image quality improvements.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2017 02:05

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 "Deep Sea Blue" Android flagship (Source: Samsung)

There is no such thing as a "Microsoft Edition" Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8

Although the so-called "Microsoft Edition" Galaxy S8 has been available in the Microsoft Store for a few months, Samsung finally decided to let the world know that these flagships sold by the Redmond giant's store are not special at all.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2017 23:10

Samsung W2018 luxury flip phone with f/1.5 camera (Source: SamMobile)

Samsung W2018 now official with world’s first f/1.5 aperture phone camera

The Samsung W2018 is a luxury dual-display flip phone that features the world's first f/1.5 aperture phone camera. Expected to retail for more than US$2,000, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and features a Bixby button.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2017 19:20

Indian Intelligence Bureau calls out smartphone apps sending data to China

Indian Intelligence Bureau calls out smartphone apps sending data to China

The Indian Intelligence Bureau has directed its border troops to format their smartphones and delete a number of specified apps, citing the reason as a discovered data trail leading from these apps to China.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2017 19:06

E for effort. (Source: Pricebaba)

The Meizu Pro 7 Plus has a worse camera than its predecessor

The Meizu Pro 7 Plus made its trip over to popular camera benchmarking platform DxOMark over the week, with the Chinese flagship putting up numbers that failed to match what we saw on its predecessor while being significantly worse than any other flagship released this year.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2017 18:50

Don't expect an exact replica of the PC experience. (Source: Playbattlegrounds)

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is coming to Android

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, popularly referred to as PUBG, may be the hottest thing in the gaming industry right now, with the MMO reaching a Steam record of close to three million peak players.

Ricci Rox, 01 Dec 2017 18:32

Snapdragon 845 will be featured in Samsung's Galaxy S9 and Xiaomi's Mi7 flagship smartphones. (Source: Qualcomm)

Rumor | Upcoming Snapdragon 845 SoCs to feature third gen Kryo cores

The new Kryo cores should include four ARM Cortex-A75 processors and four efficient Cortex-A53 cores, along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The Snapdragon 845 is also expected to support quad 25 MP cameras (2 front + 2 rear) and the X20 modem with 1.2 Gbps downlink speeds.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Dec 2017 14:06

Lock screen advertising on Android (Source: Android Police)

Google Play removes most apps with lock screen ads

A few years after removing apps that showed ads as push notifications, Google takes one more step in the right direction and forbids apps that display ads in the device's lock screen from being distributed via Google Play.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 23:59

The HTC U11 Life. (Source: PCMag)

Oreo rollout begins for unlocked HTC U11 Life

HTC's VP of Product Management, Mo Versi, has confirmed that the U11 Life will receive Android Oreo starting today. Only unlocked versions of the device will receive it now, though, as was the case with the U11.

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2017 21:52

The LG V30. (Source: The Pocket Lint)

LG V30 and V30+ receive Oreo beta

The LG V30 and V30+ were released a few months ago, with both devices running on Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box. Users in South Korea, however, have started receiving Oreo beta updates. We expect an international rollout soon.

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2017 21:46

The Redmi 4 Prime offered solid mid-range features in a compact body. (Source: Honorbuy)

Xiaomi Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus to launch on December 7

Xiaomi has released a post on Chinese platform Weibo that specifies the launch date for the upcoming Redmi 5 and its plus-sized sibling. Considering how close the launch date is, it's quite surprising that actual details of the devices are anything but confirmed at the moment.

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2017 21:38

Google Datally mobile data-saving app in action (Source: Google)

Google launches Datally mobile data saving app

Since having more than a few GB of free, full-speed mobile data remains a dream for many Android users around the world, Google Datally comes to help them by providing the tools needed to better manage its usage.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 21:05

Microsoft Edge on Android and iOS handsets (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Edge now available as a stable release for Android and iOS

Now that the beta period is over, Microsoft Edge is ready for both Android and iOS devices. Its list of changes includes password sync, a dark theme, and the very handy "Continue to PC" feature.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 19:30

Huawei Mate 10 Lite Smartphone Review

84% Huawei Mate 10 Lite Smartphone Review

Chunky mainstream. Apart from the display size, the Huawei Mate 10 Lite does not have much in common with its namesake, the Mate 10 Pro. The Lite costs less than half as much as the Pro and is a very alluring mid-range smartphone. Our extensive review is going to reveal not only its strengths but also its flaws.

HiSilicon Kirin 659, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 5.9", 164 g

Daniel Schmidt, 30 Nov 2017 14:12

ZTE Axon 7 Android flagship production ends in late November 2017

ZTE stops making Axon 7 handsets

ZTE Axon 7 has been around since mid-2016 and now it runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat, but it also received CyanogenMod support in the meantime. Sadly, ZTE has just confirmed that this handset is no longer being manufactured.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 13:45

The Gemini PDA is the size of a large smartphone, but it acts like a notebook with its included keyboard. (Source: Planet Computer)

Crowdfunded Gemini PDA with ten-core SoC coming in January 2018

The Gemini tries to combine the best features of a smartphone and a notebook. It has a 6-inch 2160 x 1080 LCD screen and a QWERTY keyboard that hides a Mediatek X27 ten-core SoC, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage. Prices range from US$299 to US$399 depending on the network connectivity options.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2017 13:00

Samsung has acquired AI startup Fluenty

Fluenty has recently become the first South Korean AI startup to join Samsung on their path to a much better Bixby virtual assistant. As usual, the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 02:40

OnePlus 5T Lava Red Limited Edition (Source: Weibo)

OnePlus 5T Lava Red Limited Edition hits China

Although a Star Wars-themed special edition was apparently on its way, OnePlus only released a Lava Red Limited Edition of the 5T flagship. Sadly, it is only available in China for now.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Nov 2017 00:25

Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship has camera focus problems

Shake your Samsung Galaxy S8 to help its camera focus properly

As strange as it may seem, Samsung recommends a "gentle tap to the back" or "a small shake" of their Galaxy S8 to those who complain that their phone's main camera is taking blurry photos and has problems focusing.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2017 22:50

Sony Xperia X Performance Android flagship gets Oreo update

Sony Xperia X Performance gets Android Oreo

Next to the Xperia XZ and XZs, the Sony Xperia X Performance also receives the Android Oreo update this month. The new firmware includes the latest security patch from Google and comes with new features such as autofill, smart text selection, Xperia Actions, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2017 18:10

Angry BLU users comments on Reddit

BLU Products releases phone-bricking OTA update

The latest OTA update for the phones of the popular US-based BLU Products apparently managed to brick a lot of phones and a lot of people are (very) angry about it. Sadly, there is no official solution for this problem that does not involve a factory reset.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2017 12:58

Huawei facial recognition technology preview during the Honor V10 launch event (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei previews Face ID competitor

During the Honor V10 launch event, Huawei also revealed the face recognition technology they are currently developing and a demo of its animated emojis, both (advertised as) better than the Face ID and the Animoji by Apple.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2017 23:20

Nintendo's new Animal Crossing game may be a financial win for the company.

Pocket change: Nintendo's latest foray into mobile gaming may be a financial boon

Nintendo's latest mobile title, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, may be a solid win for the Japanese juggernaut. The app has eclipsed 15 million downloads in its first week of release, and Nintendo's stock shot up 4.16% over the past week and has risen 92% year-to-date.

Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2017 19:39

The Aurora Blue color option. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei officially reveals Honor V10

The Honor V10 combines the best features from previous models such as the Mate 10 and the Mate 10 Pro and also sports a more affordable price. It is powered by the Kirin 970 SoC and comes with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM options, as well as 64 GB or 128 GB storage options. The 3.5 mm audio jack is also among the features.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Nov 2017 15:28

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Android smartphone less powerful sibling J5 Prime coming soon

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) hits FCC

Not long after being spotted in multiple benchmark database websites, the new Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Android smartphone is now almost ready to hit the market, since it has just been listed by the FCC.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 23:30

Oppo F5 Youth Android phablet with MediaTek Helio P23 SoC (Source: Oppo Philippines)

Oppo F5 Youth debuts in the Philippines

The Oppo F5 Youth is a lighter version of the selfie-centric Oppo F5. It still has a full HD+ 6-inch display but uses a MediaTek Helio P23 processor, runs the Android 7.1-based ColorOS 3.2 firmware, and features a 16 MP camera for selfies.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 20:45

The S11 S features impressive back and front dual camera setups. (Source: Gionee)

Gionee launches S11 flagship lineup with two variants for the Western markets

The S11 and S11 Lite will be available worldwide, while the S11 S is only meant for the Chinese market. What sets the S11 and S11 S apart are the two dual camera setups for rear and front, featuring advanced HDR effects, hardware bokeh and autofocus capabilities.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Nov 2017 14:43

Unlocked HTC U11 Android flagship gets Oreo update

Unlocked HTC U11 receives Android Oreo

According to Mo Versi, HTC's Vice President of Product Management, the unlocked HTC U11 flagship receives the Android 8.0 update starting today. He also revealed that the Sprint variant and the older HTC 10 should get the new firmware soon as well.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 13:10

Razer CEO says that the missing headphone jack is a feature. (Source: Razer)

Razer Phone CEO explains headphone jack absence

Min-Liang Tan has posted an explanation of why the gaming company dropped the venerable audio jack on its new Razer Phone. The demise of the headphone jack is all about giving users better features, according to Razer's CEO.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Nov 2017 11:43

OnePlus 5 Android flagship to get the facial recognition feature of the OnePlus 5T

OnePlus 5 to get facial recognition capabilities

A leaked Android Oreo-based firmware build for the OnePlus 5 reveals that this handset might soon get the Face Unlock feature that has been introduced last week with the new OnePlus 5T flagship.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Nov 2017 10:35

The Redmi Note 4 was a best-seller. (Source: MI)

Opinion | A Snapdragon 625 on the Redmi Note 5 may be the biggest mistake Xiaomi ever makes

Leaks surfacing last week point towards the next-gen Redmi Note 5 shipping with the Snapdragon 625, a thought that is sure to ring sour in the minds of Xiaomi fans across the globe.

Ricci Rox, 26 Nov 2017 16:24

The XZ Premium.

Deal | The Xperia XZ Premium is available for $550

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is currently on sale on Best Buy and Amazon for just $550, $150 off its launch price, which is an incredible bargain for one of the few Android devices with a 4k display.

Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:40

Nokia 8. (Source: Twitter)

Nokia 8 gets Oreo update, 5 and 6 to follow

HMD has sent out a final, stable Oreo update to the Nokia 8, effectively making them the third OEM to do so—impressive no matter how you look at it—with the Nokia 5 and 6 to follow suit in the coming weeks.

Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:27

The Xperia XZ. (Source: Sony)

The Xperia XZ and XZs receive Oreo

Sony has sent out Oreo updates to the Xperia XZ and XZs, keeping up its good form of sending updates out on time. We expect the Xperia X phones—X, X Performance, and X Compact to receive their updates in the coming weeks.

Ricci Rox, 25 Nov 2017 19:22

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android phablet hits Microsoft Store

Microsoft Edition Galaxy Note 8 hits Microsoft Store

With the Lumia handsets dead and gone, the Devices section of the Microsoft Store is now hosting smartphones by other brands, and the latest to arrive is the Microsoft Edition Galaxy Note 8. This handset is a regular Note 8 with a set of pre-loaded apps by Microsoft, including Cortana and Microsoft Launcher.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 22:55

Moto Z2 Force. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | The Moto Z2 Force is up for grabs for under $400

The Moto Z2 Force is currently available on T-Mobile, with prospective buyers having the option to pay it off at once for just US$375, an impressive 48% discount off its regular retail price of US$720.

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 19:59

The iPhone X. (Source: CNET)

There's a chance the OnePlus 6 copies the iPhone X's design

Images of the upcoming OPPO R13 have surfaced online. The device could very well pass off as an iPhone X. Considering the relationship between OPPO and OnePlus, we wouldn't be surprised to see the OnePlus 6 take the same form.

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 19:49

Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship and various accessories

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ might show up in January

New rumors claim that Samsung's next-gen flagships, namely the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+, could be revealed in full or at least teased during the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Sadly, there is nothing new to say about the possible launch of a Galaxy S9 Mini variant.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 14:15

MI7 would be the first Xiaomi smartphone to feature an edge-to-edge AMOLED display. (Source: Gizbot)

Rumor | Xiaomi Mi7 to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM and edge-to-edge 6-inch OLED display

The Mi7 flagship is expected to hit the market in Q1 2018 and it could also include a rear fingerprint sensor, a 16 MP camera and facial recognition technology.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2017 13:57

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) Tablet Review

78% Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) Tablet Review

Couch surfer. Amazon Prime customers who do not mind some advertisements will find the 10-inch seventh generation Fire HD Tablet great value for money. As expected, the tablet is no high-end product, however it definitely comes with a few high value components that make it an entertainment specialist. In our review, we will shed light onto the limitations you can expect with this device.

Mediatek MT8173, PowerVR GX6250, 10.1", 497 g

Daniel Schmidt, 21 Nov 2017 16:00

Christmas comes early for S6 users. (Source: The Android Soul)

The Samsung Galaxy S6 may just receive Android Oreo

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is way over two years old, so it comes as a pleasant surprise that Samsung service representatives have confirmed that the device will receive Android Oreo in the near future.

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 08:46

BlackBerry KEYone Special Gold Plated Edition (Source: Axion Telecom)

BlackBerry KEYone 2 apparently surfaced on Geekbench

A handset known as "Qualcomm BBF100-1" surfaced on Geekbench and it is very likely to see it soon available on the market as a direct successor to the BlackBerry KEYone. Sadly, this handset has not been officially confirmed yet.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2017 00:15

LG G6. (Source: Digital Trends)

Deal | You can snag an LG G6 for a smidgen over £360 in the UK

The G6, LG's flagship released earlier in the year has seen a massive price slash over the months from its launch price of £649. Prospective buyers in the UK can get one on the cheap right now for just £363.

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:56

Apple headquarters, Cupertino. (Source: Urban Splatter)

Apple are kings of the UK smartphone market

Data by Counterpoint has shown Apple's position as the kings of the UK smartphone market, albeit with a nigh-intangible advantage over rivals Samsung. Alcatel, surprisingly, finds a spot in the top five—just below Huawei, and above Motorola.

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:43

Oreo on the Mate 9 brings good tidings. (Source: CNET)

A generic AOSP ROM booting on the Mate 9 may be the biggest milestone in recent Android history

The Huawei Mate 9 was updated to support Project Treble on its Oreo beta. A user on XDA-Developers has successfully installed and booted a generic version of AOSP Android on the device in what may just be a groundbreaking event in the history of Android.

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:28

Reviewers are very disappointed in the quality of the dual-camera of the Razer phone. (Source: Razer)

Razer CEO ensures camera fixes for the Razer gaming phone will be released soon

Reviewers were quite displeased with the overall quality of the dual 12 MP camera setup on the Razer phone, so the Razer CEO himself came forth and ensured everyone the company is well aware of the camera bugs and it will roll out fixes in the coming weeks.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2017 12:17

ZTE Blade V8 Mini in Review

82% ZTE Blade V8 Mini Smartphone Review

An inexpensive smartphone with a dual camera. ZTE is expanding their lower mid-range product line. Alongside the ZTE Blade V8 64 GB, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has now introduced the ZTE Blade V8 Mini to the mobile market. The ZTE Blade V8's smaller sibling costs only 179 Euros (~$215, recommended retail price; not yet available on the American market). It is equipped with a dual camera, a fingerprint scanner and Android 7.0.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Adreno 505, 5", 149 g

Thomas Meyer, 23 Nov 2017 03:37

The Mi 6. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi kicks off Oreo beta program for the Mi 6

Xiaomi has kickstarted its closed Oreo beta-testing program, with selection currently ongoing and expected to last for a few weeks. The open beta is expected to begin by January 2018.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:58

The OnePlus 5 gets nothing too, of course. (CNET)

No Treble for the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus confirms

In an AMA on OnePlus forums yesterday, company staff confirmed that no current OnePlus device—5T inclusive—will be updated to support Google's new Project Treble.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:47

The Nova 2. (Source: Minideals)

Live images of a possible Huawei Nova 3 and the Honor V10 spotted in the wild

Images of an unknown device carrying the "Aurora" brand name have surfaced, and we have reason to believe the device in question is the Huawei Nova 3. It's either that, or the Huawei P11.

Ricci Rox, 22 Nov 2017 23:32

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