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Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip architecture detailed, list of flagships using the Snapdragon 845 to come out in 2018

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 will power quite a few handsets in 2018

The list of flagships expected to hit the market by the end of 2018 with a Snapdragon 845 onboard includes the HTC U12, Nokia 10, Xiaomi Mi 7, OnePlus 6/6T, Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+, and many more. Obviously, this should be taken with a grain of salt for now.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2017 20:05

Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Review

90% Google Pixel 2 Smartphone Review

Small, but powerful! The smallish Pixel 2 smartphone features a 5-inch 16:9 display. In addition to being slightly cheaper, this is the only difference when compared with its bigger brother. The camera has managed to impress us but battery life is a little on the short side.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5", 143 g

Daniel Schmidt, 31 Dec 2017 17:28

Xiaomi Mi A1 with Android Oreo update, software details

Xiaomi Mi A1 gets Android Oreo as promised

After a short time spent as a beta release, Android Oreo is now rolling out to Xiaomi Mi A1 handsets across the globe. Unfortunately, it also carries a minor bug that makes the Phone app shortcut disappear from the home screen, but fixing it takes less than a minute.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2017 12:15

Google Duo videochat app coming soon to tablets

Google Duo is almost ready for tablets

Although there is no official launch date for it yet, a Google Duo developer confirmed on Twitter that a special version for tablets is currently in the making.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2017 09:10

LG ThinQ Smart Speaker powered by Google Assistant. (Source: LG)

CES 2018 | LG previews their premium Google Assistant ThinQ smart speaker ahead of CES

We can expect three new audio products from LG at CES in the form of a 5.1.2 channel soundbar, an 1800-Watt party speaker, and a premium smart speaker powered by Google Assistant that likely sits between the Google Home and Google Home Max.

Craig Ward, 31 Dec 2017 01:42

Huawei Honor V10 Android smartphone coming to India as Honor View 10

Honor V10 coming to India as Honor View 10 in early January

Amazon India is now taking registrations for the Honor View 10, also known as the Honor V10. The global launch is set for January 8, but the pricing for both India and the United States remains unknown.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 22:50

Huawei Enjoy 7S/PSmart Android smartphone color options

Huawei Enjoy 7S launches globally as Huawei PSmart

The Huawei Enjoy 7S will go on sale outside of China as the Huawei PSmart but without any different specs and features. This 5.65-inch handset with an 18:9 display is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor and runs Android Oreo with EMUI 8.0 on top.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 18:25

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Android phablet successor in the works as of late December 2017

Snapdragon 630-powered Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra apparently in the works

The Sony handset with the model number H4233 has visited GFXBench back in September, but now it surfaced on Malaysia's SRIM product certification body, so it will probably hit the market during MWC like its predecessor.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 16:20

OnePlus 5T Lava Red Limited Edition close up, Sandstone model might launch January 2018

Sandstone OnePlus 5T might hit the market next month

A recently uploaded YouTube video by OnePlus suggests that a stone-textured handset is on its way, although we will probably have an official confirmation at CES 2018, if not sooner.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 13:57

The Meizu Pro 7 Plus. (Pricebaba)

Details of the Meizu 15 Plus revealed, Snapdragon 835 in tow

Meizu's next premium device, the 15 Plus, will uncharacteristically be powered by a Snapdragon SoC. The Snapdragon 835, in this case. Considering a March launch is expected, an 835 is just a tad underwhelming. Better late than never, some would say.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 10:17

The Nokia 6. (Source: Pocket Lint)

Nokia 6 (2018) listed on TENAA, Snapdragon 630 a possibility

Details of the Nokia 6 (2018) have surfaced on TENAA, with the listing showing a device that keeps most of the features of its predecessor while offering what we believe to be a significant boost in SoC power.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 10:09

Huawei plans to expend into the US in 2018. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei shipped 153 million smartphone units in 2017

Huawei's Rotating CEO, Ken Hu, has announced that the company recorded a grand total of 153 million shipments this year, a significant 10% growth from the 139 million seen in 2016.

Ricci Rox, 30 Dec 2017 09:59

Moto Z2 Force Android smartphone gets Oreo update on T-Mobile

Moto Z2 Force on T-Mobile gets Android Oreo

One week after Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile releases Android Oreo for the Moto Z2 Force handsets on its network. The new firmware comes without any surprises and includes picture-in-picture mode, improved notifications, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2017 00:15

Google Pixelbook hybrid still available, Pixel C now out of the picture

Google buries the Pixel C tablet, the Pixelbook is now alone

The two-year-old Pixel C is still an impressive piece of hardware, but Google has finally decided to stop selling it. However, the Pixel C magnetic keyboard is still available, and it retails for just US$99 (US$149 MSRP).

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 21:10

ZTE Blade V9 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (Source: Helpix)

ZTE Blade V9 coming soon

The 5.7-inch ZTE Blade V9 has a screen ratio of 18:9, but mid-range specs: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, up to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, a dual camera setup on the back. Considering these specs, the price should not exceed US$250.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 19:09

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Tablet Review

81% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Tablet Review

Business to Go. It took Samsung almost three years to upgrade the Galaxy Tab Active. As before, it is water- and dust-resistant and should withstand drops fairly well. LTE and support for stylus input made the predecessor very popular with outdoor fans, and our review reveals that Samsung has only improved the Galaxy Tab Active 2 ever so slightly.

Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 8", 512 g

Mike Wobker, 29 Dec 2017 17:36

Samsung Galaxy S9+ Android flagship hits FCC together with Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ show up at FCC

Although Samsung might take a while to ensure the batteries inside the new Galaxy flagships are safe, the international Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ models have been already certified by the FCC. Sadly, there is no official launch date set yet.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2017 16:30

The Snapdragon 670 could be seen on 2018 flagships. (Source: Qualcomm)

Details of the upcoming Snapdragon 670, 640, and 460 leaked

Details of Qualcomm's upcoming SoCs, the Snapdragon 670, 640, and 460, have surfaced. While they all look rather impressive, we're not confident they'll see much use in 2018.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:41

The Mi A1. (Source: MIUI)

Oreo update said to bring fast charging to the Mi A1

The Mi A1 received its first Oreo beta update last week and a user has claimed that his phone now charges faster after updating.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:30

The Mi 6 was a flagship without the bells and whistles of its rivals. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi to snub under-display fingerprint sensor on the Mi 7, opt for facial recognition instead

Xiaomi's Mi 7 is shaping up to be a flagship truly worthy of the headlines, with the company said to be working on implementing a facial recognition system on the device, while still keeping the regular fingerprint sensor.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:23

The Nokia 2 already offers a package as close to the minimum as it gets. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia 1 to be acolyte under new Android Go program

The Nokia 1 will be HMD's most low-end device, and there's word that it may come under the umbrella of Google's new Android Go Program.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:14

Nokia 2 cheap yet durable Android smartphone

Nokia 2 is more durable than expected

Although it can be acquired for just US$100 in the United States, the Nokia 2 has a frame and physical buttons made of metal that allow it to withstand more punishment than most competitors.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 22:18

Beta builds of Android Oreo for the LG G6 have started rolling out to Chinese users. (Source: GFan BBS)

LG G6 undergoing beta testing for Android Oreo

The LG G6 will be soon receiving the Android Oreo update as beta testing has started for users in China. This follows on the heels of the LG V30 receiving the final Oreo build in South Korea a few days ago.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Dec 2017 13:02

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android phablet battery drain bricked units problems late 2017

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 facing serious problems

According to multiple Galaxy Note 8 users, their high-end phablets simply died after the battery ran out, refusing to charge and boot up. For now, Samsung is investigating the problem and advises all those affected to contact its customer support service.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 12:32

Huawei Mate 10 Android phablet coming to AT&T February 2018

Huawei Mate 10 coming to AT&T in February

Although we already heard that Huawei will enter the US market via AT&T and Verizon Wireless with the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, now we also know that the smaller of the two is scheduled to hit AT&T in February.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2017 11:15

HTC to focus on fewer smartphone models for 2018 (Image source: HTC)

HTC may cut its 2018 smartphone lineup to just a few models

A slightly updated U11 Plus, brand new U12, and a short list of mid-range models will reportedly make up the entire HTC smartphone lineup for this coming year.

Allen Ngo, 28 Dec 2017 08:10

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

The best alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)

Big and superior? The Galaxy J7 is almost always on the short list when it comes to a mid-range 5.5-inch screen smartphone. However, the competition never sleeps and there are now plenty of good deals in the same price range. Are they also real alternatives?

Florian Wimmer, 28 Dec 2017 00:00

Eelo prototype software running on a LeEco Le2. (Source: eelo)

Eelo, the Google-less Android OS from the creator of Mandrake Linux

Eelo is a new non-profit project started by the founder of Mandrake Linux with the goal of creating a fully open-source smartphone environment (Android, associated software, and associated services). It is in the early stages but they already have some functioning Google-less prototypes.

Craig Ward, 27 Dec 2017 23:05

OnePlus 5 Android flagship receives OxygenOS 5.0 update based on Android Oreo

OnePlus 5 gets Android Oreo via OxygenOS 5.0

Thanks to OxygenOS 5.0, the OnePlus 5 flagship finally gets all the Android Oreo features, but also the latest security patch from Google. Face Unlock is also on its way, but was not included in this build.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 17:15

The Moto G4 Plus can now be flashed with a 64-bit custom ROM.

64-bit custom ROM support now available for the Moto G4 Plus

The Moto G4 Plus can now get 64-bit custom ROMs thanks to the fine folks at XDA. Except for the system server process, all other processes now run in native 64-bit code.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 10:58

Garmin Vivofit 4 activity tracker (Source: Garmin)

Garmin Vivofit 4 now official

Although it lacks some advanced features, the Garmin Vivofit 4 activity tracker comes for less than 80 bucks and promises to deliver more than a year of autonomy on two SR43 replaceable batteries.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2017 09:55

LG has announced Android Oreo rollout for the South Korean market. (Source: LG)

LG V30 gets a taste of Oreo in South Korea sans Treble

LG has announced on its Korean website that it is rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to its V30 handset. The update is currently rolling out in the Korean market but users have found that it does not support Project Treble.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 09:31

Huawei's purported 2018 roadmap. (Source: Gadgety.co.il)

Huawei's leaked roadmap gives a glimpse of what's to come in 2018, P20 in tow

A roadmap of what is supposed to come out of Huawei's stables in 2018 has surfaced during one of the presentations by the handset maker's Israeli importer. While we are already aware of the upcoming Mate 10 series, there was a revelation of sorts about the P20 sometime in Q2 2018.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Dec 2017 06:29

BQ Aquaris V

83% BQ Aquaris V Smartphone Review

Surprise! The mid-range smartphone Aquaris V from BQ surprises with its accurate GPS module and fast WLAN. However, we did not expect the comparatively low processor performance. So is it a positive or a negative surprise?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Adreno 505, 5.2", 165 g

Florian Wimmer, 26 Dec 2017 19:06

The Honor 9 Lite is Honor's latest addition. (Source: Honor)

Honor has sold 40 million Honor X devices till date

Honor is gearing up to be heavy competitiors in the mid-range segment. The company has announced the achievement of the 40 million shipments for devices in its X-series, starting with the Honor 4X released in 2014.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:24

Mi Max 3 render. (Source: Cnmo)

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to feature 7-inch display, 5500 mAh battery, Snapdragon 660

The Mi Max series offers large devices with hefty batteries, so it's no surprise that the next device in the series, the Mi Max 3, will turn the dial to the extreme, with a larger display, bigger battery, and a SoC upgrade.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:23

The OnePlus 6 has also been rumored to mimic the iPhone X's design. (Source: CNET)

OnePlus 6 to feature under-display fingerprint sensor

OnePlus' next device, the OnePlus 6, may just feature the much-heralded under-display fingerprint sensor, and sources claim the phone could be released early as March 2018.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 14:09

The Moto X4. (Source: Thinkur)

Android One Moto X4 receives Oreo

The Moto X4 was initially launched as an Android One phone, which guarantees timely updates due to its affiliation with Google. Users of the device received Oreo updates a few days ago.

Ricci Rox, 26 Dec 2017 13:52

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) Android smartphone leaked image (Source: WinFuture/Roland Quandt)

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) surfaces online

The 5-inch Samsung Galaxy J2 (2018) is an affordable handset with a case made of plastic, capacitive front buttons, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 1.5 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. The latest rumors claim it will launch in Russia for the equivalent of about US$136.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2017 08:25

The Honor 9 Lite. (Source: Honor)

Honor 9 Lite launched, quad cameras in tow

Honor has released the Honor 9 Lite, with the device featuring four cameras, while shipping with a price tag as low as US$180.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:35

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

ZTE Axon 7 to receive Oreo by April 2018

The ZTE Axon 7 was a fan favorite, as it offered flagship features at a mid-range price point. Users of the device will enjoy the perks of Oreo, too, although they'll have to wait for a few more months.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:25

The Moto Z2 Force. (Source: Lenovo)

The Moto Z2 Force receives Oreo update, soak test for Moto Z begins

Motorola has sent out Oreo beta updates to Moto Z2 Force users in Brazil, with the posted Release Note pointing towards a full rollout in the coming days.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:18

HMD has been mostly successful on its climb to the top. (Source: Yle)

HMD sold 21 million phones in Q3

A report by IDC has estimated HMD's total mobile phone sales for Q3 to sit at the 21 million shipments mark. That figure, of course, accounts for both feature phones and smartphones.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 18:08

The Mi 5X. (Source: Mi)

Mi 6X to feature iPhone X-esque dual rear camera placement

Xiaomi's Mi 5X was overshadowed by the Mi A1, even though both devices were, for all intents and purposes, the same. A leak has surfaced that suggests that the Mi 5X's successor, the Mi 6X, will adopt the same vertical dual rear camera placement seen on the iPhone X.

Ricci Rox, 22 Dec 2017 17:58

Olixar X-Ranger Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus survival case (Source: MobileFun)

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ covers and cases surface online

A set of Olixar cases for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ can be already pre-ordered from MobileFun, and the UK online store also mentioned a February 28 release date for these accessories.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2017 11:55

The Honor 7X. (Source: Honor)

Honor will bring its retinue of bang for buck devices to Latin America next year

Huawei's sub-brand, Honor, recently launched its smartphones in the US, India, Europe, and the Middle East. The next region to get the company's attention will be Latin America, with the Honor 7X slated to be sold in that market for just US$199.

Ricci Rox, 21 Dec 2017 01:00

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android phablet (Source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the flagship of the year in India

Only one year after the catastrophic failure of the Note 7, Samsung managed to bounce back with the Galaxy Note 8 and the "Flagship Smartphone of the Year" award it has just received in India proves that the Galaxy Note lineup is doing great.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2017 22:40

Nova Launcher. (Source: Android Community)

Deal | Nova Launcher Prime now available for $0.99

Nova Launcher, one of the best launchers for Android, is currently on sale for just US$0.99.

Ricci Rox, 20 Dec 2017 22:35

Smartphone in smoke, the possible outcome of a Loapi Trojan malware infection (Source: Kaspersky Lab official blog)

The Loapi Trojan malware can blow up your Android phone

Android malware reaches a new high (or maybe "a new low," depends on how you see it) with the Loapi Trojan, a piece of code that can push the infected devices to the limit for mining Monero tokens until they blow up.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2017 19:30

Xiaomi Mi 5c high-end Android smartphone

Xiaomi goes for Samsung's crown in India

In just a year, Xiaomi managed to go up from 6 percent to 22.5 percent of the Indian smartphone market. To get there, the Chinese brand expanded at the expense of local brands, but now they are going for Samsung's slice of the pie.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2017 16:55

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