Huawei Mate 10 billed for October release
The Huawei Mate 10 may be set for an October release. Edge display, 18:9 aspect ratio, Augmented Reality, iris scanning, Kirin 970. Sounds exciting.
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Next-gen Galaxy A and Galaxy C to feature dual cameras
Both expected to hit the market after the arrival of the Galaxy Note 8, the Galaxy A and Galaxy C families are expected to offer a dual-camera setup, but nothing has been confirmed by Samsung yet.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) now available in South Korea
The new Galaxy J5 comes with a durable metal frame, a 13 MP camera for selfies, 2 GB RAM, and Samsung's Exynos 7870 Octa processor, all driven by a 3,000 mAh battery. The price is around the $300 USD mark.
Moto X4 specs surface online
An insider familiar with the upcoming Moto X4 claims the latest leaks are wrong and this mid-ranger features a Snapdragon 630 processor, as well as dual rear cameras and an aluminum body with IP68 water resistance.
Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, gets leaked picture
An image of Motorola's 2017 flagship, the Moto Z2 Force, was leaked by Evan Blass via Twitter.
Motorola announces slew of new Moto Mods
Lenovo-owned Motorola announces several new Moto Mods at a press event in Ghana, Africa earlier this week. Among them are a 360-degree camera, a speaker from Marshall, and a DSLR Mod with switchable lenses.
First rumors of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 surface
We may be getting introduced to the Redmi Note 5 soon. 5.5" FHD display, 3790mAh battery, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, Quick Charge 3.0.
Google delays Backup and Sync's release
Although Google Drive was supposed to be replaced by Backup and Sync on June 28, it looks like this change has been delayed by a few weeks and, sadly, there is no accurate launch date to talk about at this stage.
Forget the display — even the OnePlus 5's audio is inverted
Users of the new OnePlus 5 smartphone are reporting that the handset inverts the left and right channels while recording video in a particular orientation.
Asus Zenfone 4 Max unveiled
Solid device but we have a feeling potential buyers would've preferred a Snapdragon 625 on this over the entry-level 430 and 435.
OxygenOS Open Beta 19 for OnePlus 3 and Open Beta 10 for 3T now available
In addition to various tweaks and fixes, the new Open Beta builds for OnePlus' handsets integrate the all-new OnePlus Launcher 2.1 app that comes with support for Weather and Calendar dynamic icons, and much more.
Asus delays Android Wear 2.0 update for ZenWatch 2
Although the arrival of the new firmware for the ZenWatch 3 has been confirmed to happen on July 11, it seems that those using the previous generation smartwatch by Asus might have to wait a few more weeks.
IFA 2017 | Sony might unveil a bezel-less handset in September
A rumor that surfaced on Weibo claims that Sony plans to unveil a 6-inch handset with a bezel-less design that uses a JDI ultra-narrow touchscreen with an aspect ratio of 18:9.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Mini to offer nigh-flagship specs for lovers of smaller devices
On a side note, Sony is also set to release a new pint-sized device, the XZ1 Compact, in September. That one carries a Snapdragon 835, though, so it'll be interesting to see which of these win the market.
SwiftKey gets support for GIFs
Although the latest update to this popular virtual keyboard app brings support for GIFs, the search feature is not available yet and full GIF support should be added as soon as possible.
A new gaming smartphone may be coming to the West soon
Once again attempting to capitalize on the popularity of Android and mobile gaming in the Far East, Snail Games has introduced a new gaming-oriented smartphone. The i7 features capable if not exceptional specifications, but it does include the whole range of controller buttons, all for a reasonable price.
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 gets Android Nougat
This 9.7-inch slate that arrived on the market last August gets Android 7.0 via OTA, the new firmware dropping some of the preinstalled apps in addition to the usual changes that come when moving from Marshmallow to Nougat.
LG launches G Pad IV 8.0 FHD LTE mid-range tablet
The mid-range successor of last year's G Pad III tablet is now available in South Korea for approximately $305.
Android 8.0 confirmed to arrive in Q3
Although the accurate launch date is still unknown and Android Oreo is still an unconfirmed name, Google revealed that the next major Android version is scheduled to arrive by the end of this year's third quarter.
Xiaomi may replace the Redmi Pro line with a new X series
There's a chance the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 has been canceled and will be replaced by a new Xiaomi X1. If reports of the new device's price are to be believed, this may turn out to be a reckless move by the OEM.
Samsung's Galaxy S8 trade-in program leaves many customers in the lurch
Disparities in the manner in which Samsung is honoring its trade-in program for the Galaxy S is irking many customers who had sent genuine working devices in hopes of a US$200 rebate.
Two months before the launch of the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung re-launches the Note 7 in Korea
Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note 7 again as the Galaxy Note Fandom Edition (FE) in South Korea. While the launch of the Note FE is only two months ahead of the launch of the Note 8, it looks like the Note 8 will be twice the price of the FE, so there will not be much cannibalization of sales.
Honor 9: Hands-on
Honor's flagship smartphone enters a new round and remains true to its principles: high-end features for a mid-range price. The Honor 9 offers many improvements in the detail, such as a faster SoC, more storage, an improved dual camera with hybrid zoom, and a stronger battery. We were able to get a first impression of the smartphone during its launch in Berlin.
Ungrip, the gimmicky smartphone accessory that works
It looks rather gimmicky but admittedly does a good job of not letting gravity introduce your phone to your face while using it in bed.
Sony Xperia XA1 Smartphone Review
Unique mid-range. Xperia XA1 is the name of Sony's mid-range smartphone this year. With high-resolution cameras and an extravagant design, it definitely has what it takes to be a crowd-pleaser. But can the SoC deliver enough power? And what about battery life? We will answer these and other questions in the test.
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 5", 143 gThe Sharp X1 is an Android One device with a huge battery
The Sharp X1 features a 5.3-inch FHD IGZO display, a Snapdragon 435, 3 GB of RAM, and a huge 3,900 mAh battery. The device will be available in Japan as a part of the Android One initiative.
Moto Z2 Play hits Verizon Wireless
This 5.5-inch mid-ranger that uses a Snapdragon 626 processor can be acquired from Verizon for $408 USD outright or 24 monthly payments of $17 USD each. These prices apply to the 3 GB/32 GB model, but Motorola plans to offer a 4 GB/64 GB model as well.
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review
All good things... With the update of its attractive Galaxy J series, we have the third generation of the J5 in our test. Samsung has radically changed the design and otherwise performs meaningful fine tuning. Fans of removable batteries will be disappointed, since the battery is now also built into the J5.
Update: OTA update with bug fixes released.
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 5.2", 158 gLG G6+ launches in South Korea
Although it has the same processor, screen size, and the same amount of memory as the LG G6, the G6+ comes with 128 GB internal storage space. Next to the G6+, a cheaper 32 GB LG G6 arrives in Korea as well, both featuring LG Pay support.
Blackview P2 Smartphone Review
Blackviewberry without keyboard. Not just the name of the Chinese manufacturer Blackview seems to be inspired by the Canadian manufacturer that used to be called RIM. But the smartphone with the simple name of "P2" is not trying to impress with a keyboard, but rather with good connectivity and a large battery. The specifications look promising, but is that enough?
Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 230 gA new budget-friendly phone expected to join the Project Fi lineup
One of the biggest complaints against Google's wireless service, Project Fi, is its lack of supported phones. In a recent statement, the company promised to add a new third-party device to the lineup "later this year".
Huawei MediaPad T3 7 coming to Japan next week
This new affordable tablet has an aluminum shell and uses a MediaTek MT8127 processor, running Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. The specs are in line with the price of less than $110 USD.
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom gets Android Nougat
In addition to Android 7.0 and various bug fixes, the new firmware also comes with support for Portrait mode. According to Asus, the autopush should be complete in about a week.
Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Tablet Review
Fast - or not really? The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 impresses with a quite high processor performance for lower mid-range tablets, but still cannot convince in terms of overall performance. How it manages to do this, you can find out in our test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917), Adreno 308, 9.6", 460 gSamsung Galaxy Note 7 FE might launch next week
The ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to return to the market in early July. This time, it will be sold as Galaxy Note 7 FE (Fandom Edition). The first country to get it would be South Korea, for a price tag of around $615 USD.
Alcatel A50 and Alcatel A30 PLUS now up for pre-order
These new Android Nougat-powered handsets can be acquired for less than $100 USD when the buyer chooses to go with the Prime Exclusive variants that have lock screen offers and ads.
Latest Galaxy flagship named "Best Smartphone" at the Asia Mobile Awards
This award comes after all the entries have been assessed by a panel of journalists, analysts and influencers "based on a wide array of criteria ranging from physical design and UX (user experience) to performance, simplicity of use, value for money and sheer innovation."
Moto Z2 specs leaked on GFXBench
According to a leaked GFXBench listing, the Moto Z2 will feature a Snapdragon 835, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5.5-inch 2K display.
Alcatel Idol 5S joins the Amazon Prime Exclusive lineup
This 5.2-inch handset is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor, next to 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and can be acquired for $280 USD (or just $200 USD with lockscreen offers & ads), but those who become paid Prime members receive $80 USD back as a gift card.
Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface
Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 have surfaced, and we're disappointed. A secondary display on the device's rear may be a novel feature but it fails to compensate for those huge bezels.
Asus plans to launch 6 new Zenfone 4 models
Six new Zenfone4 models were leaked on the Asus Zentalk forum and are ready to be launched in July.
The Snapdragon 450 is Qualcomm's newest 14nm midrange SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 is the first mainstream SoC to use 14nm FinFET process and is designed to deliver considerable improvements in battery life, graphics processing, compute performance, imaging and LTE connectivity over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 435.
Unofficial list of Samsung devices to get Android 8.0 shows up
While the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8 handsets will get Android O for sure, it is very likely that the Galaxy S6 series and the Note 5 phablet will never receive an official update to Android 8.0.
Huawei confirms global launch of Honor 9 and Honor Band 3
This premium handset powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor and featuring a dual camera setup (12 MP + 20 MP) will hit the Europe in July, starting at €450 EUR - roughly $511 USD.
New Sharp FS8016 on a benchmark tour
Sharp's new device, styled "FS8016" has earned our attention by its visits to various benchmarking apps. Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 5.5" 2K display.
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone hits FCC
Although most details are no longer secret, the FCC documents confirm the presence of Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11 ac, as well as NFC, next to support for wireless bands that allow it to work with all US carriers. However, this handset is expected to sell directly to customers only via Sprint.
Meizu reveals list of devices to get Nougat
Meizu comes up with this list extremely late, but after all it is better late than never. Registrations for the Nougat beta program will close on July 2 so until the final build shows up it might take at least a few extra weeks.
LineageOS to offer seamless system updates
In the beginning, only select devices are expected to get A/B system updates. To be more specific, LineageOS is supposed to bring this Nougat feature to Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL handsets.
Nokia 6 hits the US early next month at a low price
The Nokia 6 is coming to the States, and soon. It arrives in early July and sports an affordable $229 price tag.
Honor 8 Pro to launch in India as an Amazon exclusive
This premium handset offers a 5.7-inch 2K display, next to a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, a dual-camera setup, all driven by a 4,000 mAh battery.
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