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E FUN Nextbook Ares 11A Android tablet with keyboard dock and Intel Atom Z8350 processor

E FUN launches Nextbook Ares 11A tablet

This new 2-in-1 convertible Android tablet has an 11.6-inch IPS display, is powered by the Intel Atom Z8350 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. Those interested can purchase it from Walmart for $179 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 26 May 2017 14:59
Nubia Z17 - First device to feature Quick Charge 4.0?

Nubia Z17 - First device to feature Quick Charge 4.0?

Quick Charge 4.0 was billed for a first half release, and it looks like the Nubia Z17 will be the first device to carry this technology.
Ricci Rox, 25 May 2017 23:11
Moto X Force Android handset gets Android 7.0 Nougat starting with Latin America

Moto X Force gets Android 7.0 Nougat

This Android handset that was unveiled back in late 2015 receives the most recent major iteration of Google's mobile operating system starting with Latin America, so the Verizon-exclusive Motorola Droid Turbo 2 should get the latest security patches as well.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 21:55
Huawei Y6 2017 - Budget device with front flash

Huawei Y6 2017 - Budget device with front flash

Huwaei's new budget device, the Y6 2017, has been announced. It will carry 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a front flash.
Ricci Rox, 25 May 2017 18:18
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB RAM

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 now official

This 6.44-inch phablet features a massive 5,300 mAh battery that is supposed to provide two days of regular use and uses a Snapdragon 625 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 16:25
Samsung Pay now official in Hong Kong after an early access phase

Samsung Pay hits Hong Kong

Concluding a brief early access phase, this mobile payments system is now fully available in Hong Kong. Apple Pay and Android Pay are both present in the area already, so gaining popularity in Hong Kong is a tough task for Samsung's service.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 16:05
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus launch event, Huawei P10 lineup coming to Canada June 2017

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus coming to Canada next month

These two new flagships are scheduled to go on sale in Canada on June 6. The P10 will be available via Rogers, Fido, Bell, and Videotron, while the P10 is expected to hit Canada exclusively via Rogers. The prices are not public yet.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 15:30
The Xperia Z3, released in Q4 2014, remains Sony's most well-received smartphone in years. (Source: Sony)

Sony discontinues upper-midrange phones

Sony has announced cuts to its "Premium Standard" product line amid profoundly disappointing international sales of those model smartphones.
Douglas Black, 25 May 2017 13:13
The Iconia One 10 features two micro-USB OTG ports to allow other peripherals while charging. (Source: Acer)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Acer announces new Iconia tablets for entertainment and productivity

Acer has announced the release of a plethora of new products at this years Computex at the company's home country of Taiwan. Both 10-inch Android tablets, the Iconia One 10 will focus on productivity while the Iconia Tab 10 targets media consumers.
Douglas Black, 25 May 2017 13:05
Leagoo M7 leak surfaces online

Leagoo M7 leak surfaces online

Pictures and details of the new Leagoo M7 leaked earlier today on Twitter and it looks like the Chinese company is bent on creating an iPhone 7 clone.
Ricci Rox, 25 May 2017 12:54
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Android phablet spotted with Android Nougat on board

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted with Nougat on board

This 5.7-inch phablet that arrived in South Korea last year was mentioned in the list of Nougat-compatible Samsung handsets a while ago but did not receive the new firmware yet. Now, we see it surface on GFXBench with Android 7.0 on board, so the update should arrive soon.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 12:05
Samsung Gear 360 (2017) VR camera accessory available in the US for $229 USD

Samsung Gear 360 (2017) camera hits the market for $229 USD

The new VR camera by Samsung is $100 USD cheaper than its predecessor, offering support for 4K video recording, as well as 2K live streaming to YouTube, Facebook, and other social networks.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2017 10:30
Samsung and Apple cleaned house in the ACSI's 2017 Customer Satisfaction Survey. (Image: ACSI)

Apple and Samsung dominate 2017 American Customer Satisfaction Index

The two brands claimed every spot in the ACSI's top 20 smartphones ranked according to customer satisfaction.
Sam Medley, 24 May 2017 23:26
Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 - Another overpriced device from Samsung?

Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 - Another overpriced device from Samsung?

Korean giants Samsung just announced the release of the new Galaxy Wide 2 - an overpriced entry level device that offers nothing new.
Ricci Rox, 24 May 2017 17:54
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 to come with massive battery and OTG support

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 to come with massive battery and OTG support

The Mi Max 2, which is likely to be announced tomorrow, will have a plus-sized battery and reverse-charging OTG capabilities.
Ricci Rox, 24 May 2017 17:49
Huawei Honor Band A2 fitness tracker coming in early June 2017

Honor Band A2 smart wearable coming next month

This new fitness tracker is a direct successor of last year's Band A1 and comes with a heart rate sensor, also featuring an OLED display and carrying a price tag of around $30 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 16:05
The new 3310 is cheaper, lighter, and smaller than its predecessor — but the likeness is unmistakable. (Source: CNET)

Nostalgic Nokia 3310 now available (but not numerous)

Nokia licensee HMD Global's revamp of the icon Nokia 3310 feature-phone has gone on sale today in the UK. It's priced around US$65, but expect stock to be bought up quickly by fans.
Douglas Black, 24 May 2017 15:49
Asus ZenFone Live Android smartphone now available for purchase in India

Asus Zenfone Live arrives in India

This 5-inch handset comes with a rich set of both hardware and software features that aim to improve its live streaming and photography performance. Indian customers can pick it in gold, pink, or black, for a price tag of around $155 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 15:45
Kodak Ektra camera-focused Android smartphone reaches the US market late May 2017

Kodak Ektra finally hits the US

This smartphone/digital camera hybrid was supposed to arrive in the US last month but did not make it back then. For $399 USD, this stylish handset comes with RAW support, 4K video support, as well as software solutions for quick editing of videos and images.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 15:15
Chinese brands such as Huawei are positioning themselves as manufacturers of premium, innovative products fit to compete against the world's best. (Source: Digital Trends)

Chinese smartphone makers surge while Apple and Samsung see decline

A new report by Gartner Inc. reveals Chinese smartphone OEMs saw huge growth over the past year while industry giants Apple and Samsung slightly negative growth.
Douglas Black, 24 May 2017 14:50
Huawei Honor 6A Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor now official

Huawei Honor 6A now official

This new budget-friendly Android handset comes with Android 7.0 Nougat on board, being powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 430 processor, next to 2 GB or 3 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 12:15
Asus X015D Android smartphone at TENAA, to hit the market as ZenFone Go 2

Asus ZenFone Go 2 hits TENAA

The handset that surfaced on the Chinese FCC is listed as ASUS_X015D and features a dual camera setup, as well as a 5.5-inch 720p TFT display, an octa-core processor, and a 4,850 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2017 11:25
Lenovo Moto G5S renders leak

Lenovo Moto G5S renders leak

The purported G5S and G5S Plus will each carry larger displays than the current G5 and G5 Plus with a new all-metal design.
Allen Ngo, 24 May 2017 08:29
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 LTE (Z500KL) Tablet Review

85% Asus ZenPad 3S 10 LTE (Z500KL) Tablet Review

For traveling. With the ZenPad 3S 10 LTE, now the LTE version of the Asus tablet series runs through our tests. You can find out in our detailed review, whether the purchase of the LTE device costing 450 Euros (~$504) is worth it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Adreno 510, 9.7", 490 g
Marcus Herbrich, 24 May 2017 01:28
Huawei Honor Play Pad 2 Android tablet now official with Snapdragon 425 inside

Huawei launches Honor Play Pad 2 tablet

This new Honor tablet comes in two sizes - 8 and 9.6 inches. Both feature an aluminum body and use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, running Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on top.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 22:45
Nokia 9 tops Geekbench 3

Nokia 9 tops Geekbench 3

A device, suspected to be the Nokia 9, was spotted breaking a few records on Geekbench today.
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2017 20:45
Meizu M5c mid-range Android smartphone now official late May 2017

Meizu M5c mid-range smartphone now official

This new smartphone has a plastic body and no specs to write home about - an unspecified quad-core processor running at 1.3 Ghz, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, a 5-inch HD display, all with Flyme 6 OS on top.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 20:35
Alcatel Pixi 4 (7) Android tablet starting at only $61 USD

Alcatel Pixi 4 (7) tablet starts at $61 USD

This low-end tablet has a dual-SIM setup, being powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor and only offering 1 GB RAM. However, it comes with Marshmallow on board and starts at just $61 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 16:15
Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 Android smartphone launches in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 unveiled in South Korea

This new Galaxy Wide handset is a mid-range handset with a 5.5-inch 2.5D LCD HD display, an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. Priced around $265 USD, it hits the South Korean market with Android 7.0 Nougat on board.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 15:50
Say goodbye to Messenger "Days", games, and poor performance by using Messenger Lite. (Source: Facebook)

If you're tired of Facebook Messenger's bloat, try Messenger Lite

Facebook's ubiquitous chatting app, Messenger, has become so bloated that Facebook has already spun off a version for developing markets called "Messenger Lite". To install it in most countries, however, you'll have to sideload it on your Android phone.
Douglas Black, 23 May 2017 14:20
Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD Android tablet might launch soon

Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD surfaces online

Although there are no specs to talk about at this stage, the image of this upcoming slate leaked by Evan Blass reveals that the next Ellipsis tablet runs what appears to be a stock Android build (maybe Nougat, but it might run Marshmallow as well) with a few Verizon Wireless apps added on top.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 11:35
Oppo R11 and R11 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Android handsets with dual camera setup at TENAA

Oppo R11 and R11 Plus spotted at TENAA

These two handsets will use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip, both offering a dual camera setup on the back and a 20 MP selfie shooter. Since Oppo published a few teasers already, their arrival at TENAA only confirms that the launch is imminent.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 10:35
Real Doogee Mix images revealed

Real Doogee Mix images revealed

Real images of the Doogee Mix finally surfaced and it's not nearly as bad-looking as we expected.
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2017 09:03
OnePlus 5 confirmed to carry front-facing fingerprint reader

OnePlus 5 confirmed to carry front-facing fingerprint reader

The OnePlus 5 was confirmed to carry a front-facing fingerprint by CEO Liu Zuoto on Weibo.
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2017 08:23
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
Nubia N1 Lite Android smartphone launches in India late May 2017

Nubia N1 Lite launches in India

This 5-inch handset launches in India for less than $110 USD. Its specs include a MediaTek MT6737 processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, a fingerprint reader, and runs Android Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 20:45
Neither snow nor rain can hold back the LG X Venture. (Source: LG)

The LG X Venture is a rugged smartphone coming to AT&T

Designed for users with on-the-go lifestyles, the LG X Venture sports a tough exterior that resists damage from water, dust, and extreme temperatures. Among its somewhat mid-range specs is a single standout feature: a long-lasting 4,100 mAh battery capable of lasting a full day on a single charge.
John Garcia, 22 May 2017 19:48
Nubia Z17 live image leaked

Nubia Z17 live image leaked

A live image of the ZTE Nubia Z17 leaked earlier today, revealing incredibly thin bezels on a device that bears a striking resemblance to the Huawei Honor 8.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2017 18:07
Sony to release three new devices in September

Sony to release three new devices in September

Sony are set to release three devices at their IFA event in September - Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia X1.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2017 18:06
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 premium Android tablet, Samsung dominates the Western European tablet market

Samsung now leading the West European tablet market

Apple lost its crown in Western Europe, where the company's tablet sales dropped 11.5 percent in the first quarter, while Samsung managed to grab the first place thanks to a year-over-year growth of nearly 18 percent.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 16:00
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
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
HTC U11 "Ocean" flagship in Sapphire Blue finish, HTC celebrates 20 years in the business

HTC celebrates two decades in the business

The Taiwanese company was one of the first brands to offer a 3G smartphone to the masses, while the HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1 became the first Android handset back in 2008. A recent anniversary video reassures consumers that HTC aims to "keep innovating" although the company has been sailing rough waters lately.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 09:05
Recently leaked Meizu M5c may launch on May 23

Recently leaked Meizu M5c may launch on May 23

A tweet by Meizu's official Twitter account has fanned the flames of the release of the recently-leaked M5c, validating speculation of a May 23 launch.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2017 07:55
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
Moto Z2 Play confirmed to carry 3000mAH battery

Moto Z2 Play confirmed to carry 3000mAH battery

Motorola's Moto Z2 Play has been confirmed by the company's official twitter handle to carry a 3000mAH non-removable battery. This will represent a significant downgrade from the Moto Z Play's 3510mAH one.
Ricci Rox, 21 May 2017 17:22
Nokia 9 prototype leaked - QHD display

Nokia 9 prototype leaked - QHD display

Nokia's new item on their production line, the Nokia 9, has had specs of its prototype leaked, with the device seen sporting an impressive 5.2" QHD display on CPU-Z.
Ricci Rox, 21 May 2017 15:05
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
Xiaomi MI Max 2 to launch on May 25

Xiaomi MI Max 2 to launch on May 25

Xiaomi are set to announce the launch of the MI Max 2 on May 25. The phablet, formerly expected to host the new Snapdragon 660, is now likely to ship with the entry-level Snapdragon 626 instead.
Ricci Rox, 20 May 2017 07:59

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