MWC 2017 | Google pledges second-generation Pixel smartphone
Google’s 2016 flagship smartphone, the Pixel, was a critical and commercial success upon release. Today at MWC, Google announced a follow-up phone will be released before the end of 2017.
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 launches in Europe
This long-awaited rugged handset is finally official. It comes with Nougat on board, using a low-end Exynos 7570 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The Xcover 4 is compliant with the MIL-STD 810G and IP68 standards.
Honor 6X ProKit coming with more storage, RAM, and accessories for 320 Euros
The higher-end Honor 6X ProKit will sell alongside the existing Honor 6X when it launches this March 10th.
MWC 2017 | Allview X4 Soul Style now available for 330 Euros
Unlike most smartphones, the front-facing camera of the Allview X4 Soul Style will be at a higher megapixel count than the rear camera for better selfies.
BlackBerry Aurora listed by Indonesian retailer
One day after the first images of the BBC100-1 surfaced online, the BlackBerry Aurora shows up once again. This time, the handset is apparently up for pre-order, carrying a price tag of approximately $260 USD.
OnePlus 3 and 3T receive Android 7.1.1-based beta update
The new beta software update has almost 1.5 GB in size and comes with improvements to the Gallery app and a new Shot on OnePlus wallpaper option, also taking care of a few bugs and providing various tweaks.
HP launches inexpensive convertible chromebook for education
Google has announced the launch of a new rugged Chromebook convertible from HP.
MWC 2017 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge named Best Smartphone of the Year
This top-of-the-line handset was recognized as best smartphone of 2016 at this year's Glomo Awards in Barcelona, an event that unfolded at the Mobile World Congress trade show.
MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ Premium named best new smartphone at MWC
With a slick design, killer specs and a dash of innovation, Sony's Xperia XZ Premium trounced the competition at MWC 2017 and was declared by the GSM Association to be the best new smartphone of the event.
Pinebook prototype appears in photos online
The Pinebook, a $99 laptop made for Linux, was delayed last month. Pine64, the group behind the laptop, hasn't said anything since they missed their February goal. However, photos have recently surfaced of an Pinebook prototype.
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe gets Android Nougat
Less than two months after the ZenFone 3 handsets received Android 7.0, Asus updates the 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 Deluxe. However, the Nougat update for these devices ends support for the Share Link app, also removing the "ShakeShake" feature.
Lenovo P2 Smartphone Review
P as in "potent battery". Lenovo launches a powerful mid-range handset called P2 on the market. The highlight is supposed to be its gigantic battery that is hidden in a relatively compact casing. The battery life is, in fact, top notch but what about the smartphone's other aspects?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 177 gMWC 2017 | General Mobile unveils GM 6 Android One handset
This 5-inch handset seems to be the most powerful Android One device to date, featuring a MediaTek MT6737T processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as a fingerprint reader, all with Android Nougat on top.
YouTube on the Tube: Google announces YouTube TV streaming service
The service will cost $35/month for 6 accounts. It will feature content from ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and about 35 other channels.
Barnes & Noble's NOOK Tablet 7" now back in stock
Last month, not long after its late 2016 launch, this $50 USD Android tablet was recalled due to the faulty charger that shipped with it. Now it looks like the issues have been ironed out and the NOOK Tablet 7" is available for purchase once again.
Leaked images show a Blackberry made for Indonesia
The BBC100-1 may be coming to Indonesian markets soon. The low-specced device looks like a budget affair from Blackberry.
Microsoft Arrow Launcher 3.0 now available
The new version of this Android launcher is 20 percent more efficient when loading animations and pages, also using 15 percent less battery power. At last, it also comes with additional wallpapers to choose from and is easier to customize.
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 4 shows up at FCC
The Samsung handset with model number SM-G390F received its WiFi certification a while ago, and then it surfaced on Geekbench. Since it recently arrived at FCC, its launch should be close now.
MWC 2017 | Meizu announces Super mCharge, an ultra-fast charging solution
Chinese smartphone maker Meizu says their charging solution can charge a smartphone up to 30 percent in just five minutes, claiming that this charging speed is 11 times faster than the iPhone 7 Plus and 3.6 times faster than the fast charging solution used by the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Xiaomi Redmi 4X coming this March for as low as 699 Yuan
The generously-sized 4100 mAh internal battery will be larger than most budget and even mainstream 5-inch smartphones.
Xiaomi Mi5c now official
This new handset is the first one to use Xiaomi's first processor, namely Surge S1. The Mi5c is expected to hit China for around $220 USD as a budget variant of last year's Mi5.
Jide Remix Pro tablet hits FCC
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-powered 12-inch tablet was first announced kast summer and now it seems like this slate with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage is finally ready to launch in the US.
MWC 2017 | Google will not produce more Pixel laptops
Google is shifting the Pixel brand entirely into mobile devices such as smartphone and tablets, thus concluding the company's efforts to secure a niche within the premium notebook category. Google is still devoted to working on Chrome OS, however.
MWC 2017 | Gionee announces selfie-centric A1 and A1 Plus
These two handsets use MediaTek processors (Helio P10 and P25), offering impressive front cameras (16 MP and 20 MP), LED flash on both front and back, as well as batteries with over 4,000 mAh each.
MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XZ Premium now official
This new 5.5-inch handset has a 4K HDR display and offers top-of-the-line specs, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The Xperia XZ Premium runs Android 7.1 and can record 960 fps footage for super-slow motion videos.
Acer Liquid Z6 Plus Smartphone Review
Acer's large smartphone. Acer's Liquid Z6 Plus is a middle-class smartphone with a large Full-HD display, fingerprint sensor and a huge battery. The middle class is highly contested, however - so is the Liquid z6 Plus able to stand out in any way?
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 169 gMWC 2017 | Sony's upcoming Xperia XZs and Xperia XZ Premium flagships will be able to capture slow motion video
Sony is giving its flagships a powerful new camera upgrade that's capable of capturing slow motion footage at 960 frames per second. The specs on these phones will be impressive, but will gaudy features be enough to win market share back?
MWC 2017 | Jolla to develop a mobile OS for China
Jolla and a Chinese consortium signed an exclusive agreement for the development of a Sailfish-based operating system for the local market. The investment in growing the Sailfish-driven ecosystem in China is expected to reach $250 million.
MWC 2017 | Alcatel unveils A5 LED smartphone
Advertised as "the world’s first interactive LED-covered smartphone," this handset is powered by an octa-core processor and has a 5.2-inch HD display, as well as 4G LTE connectivity.
MWC 2017 | Oppo showcases dual-camera with 5x optical zoom
The company claims their new "proprietary image fusion technology for digital zoom" allows for a lossless 5x zoom. This 5.7mm-tall module uses a periscope-like system that reflects incoming light into a prism to increase the focal length of the camera.
MWC 2017 | ZTE Blade V8 Mini and V8 Lite now official
These two 5-inch handsets come with Android Nougat on board and offer premium features for a mid-range price. The metallic unibody V8 Mini is the more advanced of them, sporting a dual camera setup and 3D shooting.
MWC 2017 | Sony Xperia XA1 and XA1 Ultra now official
These two successors of last year's Xperia XA handsets come with Android Nougat, using a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, as well as the impressive 23 MP Sony Exmor RS sensor for the main camera.
Google Assistant hits Android Marshmallow
Already available on Pixel handsets, Google Home, Google Allo, and Android Wear, Google's virtual assistant is now ready to reach various other devices that run Marshmallow and Nougat.
MWC 2017 | Huawei uncovers the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic
These two new smartwatches feature a 1.2-inch circular AMOLED display, a Qualcomm processor, 768 MB RAM, 4 GB internal storage, GPS, and run Android Wear 2.0. Rated IP68, the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic are scheduled to hit the market next month.
MWC 2017 | Lenovo Tab 4 coming this May for as low as $109 USD
The new Tab 4 Android tablets are geared towards families and children with optional LTE and features for both entertainment and productivity.
MWC 2017 | Motorola unveils mainstream Moto G5 and G5 Plus smartphones
The 5th generation Moto G smartphones will come in 5-inch and 5.2-inch sizes with Snapdragon 430 and 625 SoCs for as low as 199 Euros.
MWC 2017 | HMD's new Nokia 3 and 5 series detailed, set for launch in Q2
HMD has announced the worldwide release of the Nokia 3, 5, and 6 phones, along with their specs and pricing.
MWC 2017 | Huawei P10 and P10+ now official, feature photo enhancement
The new flagships from Huawei, the P10 and P10 Plus, feature improved rear-facing cameras from Leica, as well as a Leica engineered front-facing cameras. In addition to the new photo enhancements, the P10 and P10 Plus will be available in a myriad of colors.
Asus delays ZenFone 3 Zoom's US launch
While an early version of this handset was shown at CES in January, Asus has decided to delay its launch until Q2 to improve its specs and to provide "an awesome smartphone to use."
MWC 2017 | LG officially unveils G6: Ultrawide on-the-go
The LG G6 is now official: 5.7" display with an aspect ratio of 2:1, Snapdragon 821, 4 GB of RAM, and an interesting dual-camera setup. Noticeably absent is support for LG's Friends.
MWC 2017 | Archos unveils two Graphite Android handsets
The 50 Graphite and 55 Graphite bring the dual camera setup to the masses, being expected to become available for purchase in June, starting around €130 EUR (roughly $137 USD).
Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo 2 gets Androud Nougat
This Verizon Wireless-exclusive handset that arrived on the market in the fall of 2015 gets the Android 7.0-based firmware update with the December 2016 security patches included.
MWC 2017 | Blackberry: KeyOne Smartphone announced & Hands-On
Blackberry fans will be happy about a new handheld with mechanical buttons after the button-less DTEK60. Blackberry calls the new smartphone KeyOne, which is once again manufactured by TCL and equipped with Blackberry's Android based software with special security features.
MWC 2017 | Archos 101 Saphir rugged tablet now official
This upcoming slate has a 10.1-inch display, using a MediaTek processor next to 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The 101 Saphir is IP54-certified for protection from the elements, also featuring a shock-proof body.
Asus ZenFone Live now official
This upcoming 5-inch handset uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, also featuring a 13 MP PixelMaster main camera and a front shooter optimized for selfies and live streaming.
LG intros the X power2 smartphone
This new 5.5-inch mid-range handset comes with a large battery that can deliver up to 18 hours of web browsing or 15 hours of video playback. Its specs include 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and an unspecified octa-core processor.
Huawei Watch 2 leaks: sporty design with cellular chops
Recently leaked images of the Huawei Watch 2 show off a sport-centric design and nanoSIM slot for cellular connections. The Watch 2 may debut at MWC next week.
Samsung launches Exynos Series 9 8895 SoC
The Exynos 8895 is built on Samsung's 10 nm FinFET process and offers some notable improvements over last generations Exynos processors.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 release dates confirmed
March and April will bring a clash of flagships as LG and Samsung square off. It's LG's G6 against Samsung's Galaxy S8, two of this year's anticipated high-end smartphones.
Galaxy S8+ specs tipped: will pack 6.2-inch screen, 10nm Exynos 9 or Snapdragon 835 SoC, iris scanner
Evan Blass has detailed the (alleged) specs for the Galaxy S8+ in full.
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