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Google has announced to support more locales and languages for Google Assistant in 2018. (Source: Elger van der Wel)

Google Assistant will support 17 new languages in 2018

Google is planning on bringing its Google Assistant service to a large number of new countries and the voice assistant will also support multiple new languages in 2018. The company has announced this during a presentation at the Digital New Initiative Summit in Amsterdam.

Jonathan Maes, 15 Feb 2018 15:37

Warriors of Waterdeep pre-registration now live (Source: Ludia)

Dungeons & Dragons coming back to mobile this spring thanks to Warriors of Waterdeep

Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast and Ludia announced Warriors of Waterdeep, a new Dungeons & Dragons mobile game for both Android and iOS. This turn-based RPG is free to play and uses card packs. Although it will not launch this month, those interested can pre-register and will receive a special gift pack on launch.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2018 23:35

3D render of the 8-4 inch MediaPad M5. (Source: Gizmochina)

Leaked report offers potential MediaPad M5 specs

Huawei is widely expected to reveal new devices at MWC 2018 which may include the latest tablets in the MediaPad range. Leaks about the MediaPad M5 report that three variations will be made available.

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Feb 2018 21:49

The Nokia 8 is yet to have its kernel sources released. (Source: Juho Sarvikas)

A year after launching its first device, HMD is yet to release kernel sources for any of its smartphones

HMD, perhaps only second to Google in terms of software updates, has failed to release kernel sources for any of its devices so far. Users are also stuck with locked bootloaders, which makes any attempts at community support futile.

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2018 09:16

MIUI 9 rolled out in November last year. (Source: Gizmochina)

List of Xiaomi devices to receive MIUI 10 surfaces

The next version of Xiaomi's MIUI skin, likely to be named MIUI X, will be released to all recent devices. We expect a rollout in the second half of the year.

Ricci Rox, 14 Feb 2018 08:54

A new Android exploit has users unwittingly mining for Monero. (Source: Malwarebytes)

First large scale mobile mining malware hits millions of Android users

"Millions" of Android users have been affected by a cryptocurrency malware exploit, according to researchers at Malwarebytes. Users are redirected to a website that hijacks their device and mines for the Monero cryptocurrency.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Feb 2018 08:08

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Android flagships almost hit 4 million units sold in 2017

Google has sold 3.9 million Pixel handsets in 2017

Although Google is still way behind the giants that are Apple and Samsung, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL reached more than 3.9 million customers in 2017. However, both Google's handsets arrived in October, making this number of sold units quite impressive.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 22:47

Blackview BV9000 Pro Smartphone Review

80% Blackview BV9000 Pro Smartphone Review

Powerful brick. Back in August, we had the BV8000 Pro in review. Today, we are proud to present its successor, the BV9000, and you better watch out: That thing is a massive brick and most likely tougher than a human being. It also marks a point in time where Blackview is the only OEM with two current outdoor smartphones listed in our database. The newcomer shares several features with its own predecessor. In some aspects Blackview has managed to improve upon the phone, in others the company has made it worse. Let’s take a closer look and find out what exactly this means in our extensive review of the BV9000.

Mediatek Helio P25, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 5.7", 253 g

Florian Schaar, 13 Feb 2018 18:03

Asus is rumored to showcase the ROG gaming phone at MWC this year. (Source: NoypiGeeks)

Rumor | Asus is working on a gaming smartphone

The upcoming smartphone could be showcased at MWC 2018 together with the Zenfone 5 family. Being a gaming device, Asus could also opt to release it under the ROG brand.

Bogdan Solca, 13 Feb 2018 16:08

Gigaset GS370 Plus Smartphone review

81% Gigaset GS370 Plus Smartphone review

Wasted potential. With the GS370 Plus, the German communications company Gigaset offers an attractively priced mid-range smartphone with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Weaknesses with the screen, among other things, damage our overall impression of the 5.7-inch device though.

Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.7", 145 g

Marcus Herbrich, 13 Feb 2018 15:28

BLU Vivo X phablet (Source: BLU Products)

BLU Vivo One and Vivo X unlocked Android handsets coming soon

Miami-based BLU Products unleashed two new handsets, namely the quad-camera Vivo X and the budget-friendly Vivo One. Just as expected, both run Android Nougat and use MediaTek processors.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2018 12:25

Samsung will launch a new wireless charging pad alongside the Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. (Source: WinFuture.de)

Leaked manual reveals a new wireless charger for the Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung has prepared a new wireless charging pad for its upcoming flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

Jonathan Maes, 13 Feb 2018 10:29

Google is all set to overhaul the UX in Android P. (Source: XDA Developers)

Android P to get more 'Notch' friendly

Google has started work on the next iteration of the Android OS, Android P. The update is expected to overhaul the Android UI and also bring OS level support for devices that sport an iPhone X-like notch.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 08:31

Sales of Andy Rubin's Essential Phone PH-1 have been underwhelming. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone sells just 88,000 units in its first 6 months on the market

Andy Rubin's Essential is getting a tough dose of the reality of selling high-end smartphones in a market dominated by Samsung and Apple. New figures from IDC show that the startup has sold fewer than 90,000 handsets since it launched six months ago.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Feb 2018 00:24

Street Fighter IV Champion Edition for Android pre-registration banner (Source: Capcom Mobile)

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition coming soon to Android

Quite a while after reaching iOS (July 2017), Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition is finally (almost) ready to launch on Google Android. This mobile game is based on the 2008 title and features 25 playable characters.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 19:25

Asus ZenFone 5 Lite color options (Source: Evan Blass)

New Asus ZenFone 5 Lite images and details leak online

Not long after the regular ZenFone 5 surfaced online, the Asus ZenFone 5 Lite was spotted in black, white, and red, next to a few technical details. Both handsets are expected to feature a vertical dual camera setup on the back and should be unveiled at MWC 2018.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 17:00

SquareHome 2 Android launcher with Windows 10 Live Tiles interface (Source: Google Play)

Get Windows 10 Live Tiles on Android thanks to SquareHome 2

Although it has not been updated since last November, SquareHome 2 remains a popular launcher app that is widely regarded as the best solution for those who want Windows 10 Live Tiles on their Android device.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 13:15

Microsoft Launcher 4.6 Android launcher app (Source: Google Play)

Microsoft Launcher finally gets Cortana support

Microsoft Launcher, the Android app once known as Arrow Launcher, has reached version 4.6 and finally received full Cortana support. This digital assistant can make calls, schedule meetings, change the wallpaper, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 09:48

HTC headquarters, Hsintien, Taiwan. (Source: News4Europe)

HTC's struggles continue as company sees yet another drop in revenue

HTC released its sales numbers for the month of January, with revenue showing a steep decline across the board.

Ricci Rox, 12 Feb 2018 09:00

The bezel-free Xiaomi Mix 2s has surfaced in a leak. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Mix 2s leak shows bezels reduced to almost zero

Xiaomi, the smartphone maker that started the recent trend towards bezel-less devices, looks to be the first to get rid of bezels all-together if a new leak is accurate. The new Mix 2s has only the smallest of notches to incorporate a front-facing camera.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 08:54

The Galaxy S9 shown with headphone jack on DeX Pad. (Source: Evan Blass)

Galaxy S9 to keep headphone jack in DeX Pad leak

Samsung's Galaxy S9 has leaked once more courtesy of serial leakster Evan Blass. In addition to getting a good look at the new DeX Pad, the leaked images show the bottom edge of the S9 confirming that it has retained a headphone jack.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Feb 2018 11:26

VLC 3.0.0 "Vetinari" on Windows 10 (32-bit version)

VLC 3.0 now available with 8K and Chromecast support

The first version of the "Vetinari" branch, VLC 3.0.0 is capable of streaming to Chromecast devices even in non-native formats, also supporting 4K and 8K hardware decoding on a wide range of devices, including Android flagships.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 23:59

Sharp Aquos S3 notch closeup (Source: Slashleaks)

Another iPhone X wannabe: Sharp Aquos S3 leaks online

The Sharp Aquos S3 might look a bit too much like the iPhone X, but its specs are rumored to be far away from the flagship zone. The highlights include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 or 660 processor, at least 4 GB RAM/64 GB internal storage, and Android Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 22:52

Huawei P20 Lite leaked images (Source: ComputerHoy)

Huawei P20 Lite renders and live images surface online

The Huawei P20 Lite features a vertical dual camera setup on the back and its display makes it look a lot like the iPhone X. If the rumors turn out to be true, it will be unveiled by the end of March.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 21:05

Samsung Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+ leaked images

Samsung Galaxy S9 with Snapdragon 845 onboard hits Geekbench

As it happened so far, the next-gen Galaxy flagship will come with both Snapdragon and Exynos processors onboard, depending on the market. The Geekbench 4.0 test results for the Snapdragon 845-powered variant have just surfaced online and it looks like there is still room for optimizations until the handset's launch.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 18:45

LG V30 Android flagship to get a successor with 256 GB storage and LG Lens camera

LG V30s with 256 GB storage and LG Lens AI camera features could arrive at MWC 2018

With a rumored price of over US$900, the upcoming LG V30s is expected to fit in the same niche of the market as the iPhone X and Note 8 (at least price-wise), while its new camera is rumored to provide AI capabilities similar to Samsung's Bixby Vision camera feature.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 16:46

Archos has unveiled the Core 55S, 57S and 60S smartphones with an 18:9 screen ratio and an affordable price tag.

Archos unveils three affordable Core smartphones with 18:9 displays

Archos has announced three new smartphones with a 18:9 display and affordable price tags under 150 Euros. The company will release the Core 55S, Core 57S and Core 60S this spring.

Jonathan Maes, 09 Feb 2018 11:50

Sony XBR55X900F 4K Android smart TV with Google Assistant (Source: Amazon)

Sony smart TVs with Google Assistant coming soon

In addition to the X900F series that Sony unveiled at CES 2018, this iconic Japanese brand also announced the X850F series. Both feature Google Assistant support and have been listed already on Amazon at prices that range between US$1,499 and US$3,999.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 09:30

EMUI 8 rollout schedule for various Honor devices. (Source: Neowin / @Honor_FR)

EMUI 8 rollout schedule for various Honor devices detailed

Honor France has released a timeline for the OTA rollout of EMUI 8 for various Honor devices. The rollout starts from 7th February and continues into Q2 2018 depending on the Honor variant.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Feb 2018 08:39

The Huawei P10 Plus. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei P20 confirmed to feature tri-rear cameras

The Huawei P20 is Huawei’s upcoming flagship. The company has sent out invites for a launch event scheduled for March 27, with the invite teasing the presence of three cameras at the rear of the device.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:45

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

The ZTE Axon 7 receives its Oreo update in the guise of an MiFavor 5.2 OTA

Users of the ZTE Axon 7 in China are currently receiving updates to the company's MiFavor 5.2 skin, an OTA that also doubles up as a boost over to Android Oreo 8.0.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:36

The ZTE Blade V8 Mini.

ZTE Blade V9 set for MWC launch

The ZTE V8 offered fine value for money when it was launched last year. Its successor, the V9, is set for an MWC launch later this month.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:29

The Mi Note 3. (The Indian Express)

Deal | The Mi Note 3 is currently available for under $300

The Mi Note 3, one of our top value picks of 2017, has seen yet another price slash—one that takes the price tag of its base model below the $300 mark.

Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2018 22:15

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 launch teaser (Source: @Flipkart)

Budget-friendly Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 coming to India next week

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will hit India on February 14, at noon. This handset will launch exclusively on Flipkart just like its predecessor, the best-selling Redmi Note 4.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 21:20

Samsung Galaxy S8 Android flagship gets Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0 update

Android Oreo-based Samsung Experience 9.0 rolling out to Galaxy S8 flagships

After a really long wait, the official Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ has begun its rollout. Beta testers in Europe are the first ones to get the new firmware, but regular users should start to receive it after 24 hours as well.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 19:47

Essential Phone Android flagship gets February 2018 security patch

Essential Phone gets the February security patch

Although there is still a lot of work to be done in the camera software department, the Essential team was very quick in delivering this month's security patch from Google for the company's only handset.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Feb 2018 15:15

Huawei has released an important update for the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, with numerous fixes and optimizations. (Source: Huawei)

Update for Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro fixes camera and connectivity issues

Huawei has started with the first update for its Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro smartphones. The update enhances the quality of the beauty filter, improves battery life, and squashes some camera and connectivity bugs.

Jonathan Maes, 08 Feb 2018 11:48

Sony headquarters, Toyko, Japan. (Source: Zimbio)

Sony reports strong quarterly financial results, but loses ground in smartphones

Sony's third quarter results for 2017/18 show the company is performing well regarding profitability, with gaming, financial, semiconductor, and music standing out for income contribution. Mobile communication profitability drops further as Sony tries to breath new life into their smartphone designs.

Craig Ward, 08 Feb 2018 01:29

Nubia Z17 Mini

83% Nubia Z17 Mini Smartphone Review

Touches into the edges. The Nubia Z17 Mini is a 5.2-inch mid-range smartphone that tries to impress with a special mode of controlling the device from the edges of the screen. A dual-camera on the rear and ample storage options are other good reasons. Therefore, can you overlook this outdated Android?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Adreno 510, 5.2", 155 g

Florian Wimmer, 07 Feb 2018 20:03

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a premium device with dual camera technology. (Source: CNET)

Samsung bringing dual cameras to entry-level devices

In a press release today, Samsung has announced a software solution for dual camera features which will enable the technology to be introduced into budget and mid-range smartphones. ISOCELL Dual image sensors will offer refocusing and low-light shooting functionality.

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2018 17:38

ADB.Miner worm global infection map (Source: 360 Netlab Blog)

ADB.Miner worm turns your Android device into a mining rig

Although it quickly infected a few thousand devices worldwide, the spread of the cryptocurrency mining malware ADB.Miner seems to be quite limited at this time. However, there is still time for this piece of code to become a serious global threat.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 16:35

OnePlus X Android smartphone successor rumors debunked by Carl Pei

OnePlus X successor not coming anytime soon

Less than 10 minutes after GSMArena published the rumor about a Snapdragon 835-powered, 5.5-inch OnePlus X2 being in the works, the co-founder of the popular Chinese brand, Carl Pei, denied it.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 14:37

Image: Amazon (with edits). Prices may not be reflective of Amazon's new policies.

Amazon to drop lock screen ads from their Prime Exclusive phones

Phones sold through Amazon's Prime Exclusive Phone program will no longer display lock screen ads, according to the retailer. The phones, which which were sold at prices substantially lower than MSRP, will instead feature Amazon-centric apps only while retaining (most of) their discounts.

Sam Medley, 06 Feb 2018 23:59

Android Oreo finally breaks the 1 percent barrier

With Android Lollipop usage finally below 25 percent, Android Oreo managed to climb above the 1 percent barrier for the first time in history. Android Nougat usage also grew up by more than 2 percent in February compared to the first month of this year.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 20:40

The Meizu E2 was launched about this time last year. (Source: GoAndroid)

Live images of the Meizu E3 surface

The Meizu E3 will be Meizu's next mid-range device. Purported live images of the smartphone have surfaced, with the device shown featuring dual rear cameras, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and an 18:9 display.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 20:17

The Xperia XZ1. (Source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia XZ2 is coming soon

A tweet by Three Ireland's official account has claimed that the Xperia XZ2 is coming soon. That may mean, however unlikely, that we could have the device as soon as next month.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 19:42

Android Wear 2.0 watch face

Google fixes Android Wear 2.0 lag problems

While disabling "OK, Google" detection on Android Wear devices was a workaround that severely limited their capabilities, a new software update finally takes care of the annoying lag issue that has been around for about a month.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 19:25

HTC headquarters, Hsintien, Taiwan. (Source: News4Europe)

HTC has an entry-level 18:9 device in the works

The new 18:9 aspect ratio has mostly been reserved for the more expensive devices. HTC, however, is said to be set to release an entry-level device with that form factor.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 19:12

LG headquarters. (Source: Wccftech)

Life isn't all good for LG as company makes silent exit from Chinese smartphone market

LG's smartphone division has struggled of recent and the company has finally decided to cut its losses in the Chinese smartphone market.

Ricci Rox, 06 Feb 2018 18:55

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch hits the US for US$99.99

Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch hits the US for US$99.99

The Amazfit Bip Android Wear smartwatch was launched in China last year, and now it can be pre-ordered in the US for less than US$100. This smart wearable with an impressive battery life is expected to start shipping in the US next month.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2018 16:45

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