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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X Android smartphone at TENAA

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X hits TENAA

This handset looks like the Redmi Note 4, but comes with more memory and storage, a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, 13 MP main camera, as well as a generous 4,100 mAh battery. Its launch date is not official yet, but since it reached TENAA, we expect it to arrive by the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jan 2017 11:35
LG G6 Android flagship leak, launch scheduled to take place at MWC

MWC 2017 | LG G6 confirmed to arrive at MWC

A LG spokesman has confirmed the launch of this waterproof, non-modular flagship with a big screen and a small body. Besides, a new teaser reveals some attributes of the handset that would arrive next month.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jan 2017 10:55
Google Chrome web browser leading the market as of January 2017

Chrome is the most popular web browser

Less than a decade since its arrival, Google Chrome leads the market with an impressive 44 percent share, followed by Safari with around 25 percent. Internet Explorer only gets third place, with less than 16 percent.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 23:55
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android smartphone coming to India next month

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 coming to India next week

According to an invite recently sent by Xiaomi to local media outlets, the successor of the Redmi Note 3 launches in India on January 19. Although it arrived in China with a MediaTek Helio X20 on board, the Redmi Note 4 is expected to hit India with a Snapdragon processor inside.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 23:21
The LG V20 Pro is smaller than the V20 but comes in a waterproof shell.

CES 2017 | LG V20 Pro: Hands-on of the waterproof little brother of the LG V20

The smaller brother of the LG V20 was displayed at CES 2017 and got the hands-on treatment. Contrary to the big one, the 5.2 inch V20 Pro is waterproof. However, it was only released in Japan so far.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2017 21:51
LeEco Le Pro3 Android phablet goes on sale via Target

LeEco Le S3 and Le Pro3 hit Target's website

As previously announced, these two unlocked Android handsets are now up for sale via Target. Le S3 has a $249.99 USD price tag, while the more powerful Le Pro3 can be acquired for $399.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 21:35
HTC's launch event will be live streamed tomorrow at 11 am EST / 10 am CST / 9 am MT / 8 am PT.

HTC will live stream tomorrow's launch event on Youtube

Contrary to most other tech companies, HTC has not unveiled major new products at CES 2017. Instead, they will reveal something for U tomorrow during a launch event that will be live streamed on Youtube.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Jan 2017 21:21
Lenovo Moto G5 Plus photos and specifications leak

Lenovo Moto G5 Plus photos and specifications leak

Online seller leaks the upcoming Moto G5 Plus with a mainstream Snapdragon 625 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 5.5-inch 1080p display.
Allen Ngo, 11 Jan 2017 20:58
OnePlus 3T now available in Soft Gold color option

OnePlus 3T now available in Soft Gold color option

The gold option will not cost buyers any more than the existing gray color at 439 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 11 Jan 2017 20:46
Android 7.1 coming to... Chromebooks?

Android 7.1 coming to... Chromebooks?

Android N has been trickling out to flagship smartphones for a few months now, but Chromebooks may be the next devices in line to receive the update. Android 7.1 promises to bring better Android app management for Chrome OS.
Sam Medley, 11 Jan 2017 20:26
Xiaomi Mi 6 Android smartphone leaked images via MyDrivers

Xiaomi Mi 6 leaks online

The popular Xiaomi Mi 5 is expected to get a successor with 4 GB RAM and a flat display soon, but the leaked information also mentions a Mi 6 Pro variant next to the regular Mi 6. This one is expected to have 6 GB RAM and a curved display.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 19:25
The image of Meizu's invite to the Jan. 27th event that circulated Weibo. (Source: Playfuldroid)

Meizu sets January 27 date for major announcement likely showcasing M5s

A leak in December revealed Meizu's 2017 smartphone launch roadmap, indicating that the company would release the M5s in February. Many expect the M5s to be the focus of the January 27th event.
Isaac Brown, 11 Jan 2017 17:47
Lenovo P2 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 goes on sale in India via Flipkart

Lenovo P2 hits India via Flipkart

This 5.5-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 under the hood and a 5,100 mAh was only available in China and a few other markets so far. India gets two versions via Flipkart, one with 3 GB RAM and the other with 4 GB, starting around $250 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 17:16
Nokia 6 Android smartphone China-exclusive might get a voice assistant soon

Nokia working on a voice assistant as well

Dubbed "Viki" for now, Nokia's voice assistant is expected to take on Siri, Cortana, Google Voice, and Samsung's upcoming Bixby/Kestra some day in the future. For now, there is only a recent trademark file and nothing more.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 13:05
Samsung Galaxy S8 upcoming flagship unofficial render

Samsung hopes to ship 60 million Galaxy S8 units in 2017

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that Samsung aims to ship no less than 60 million Galaxy S8 handsets by the end of 2017, higher than any of the flagships they ever released.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 11:35
A leaked drawing of something resembling a Xiaomi Redmi Note. (Source: Gizchina)

Xiaomi may launch new Redmi Note in the US

Leaked details of a mysterious Redmi Note-like phone in an alleged FCC filing suggest that Xiaomi is finally ready to make a wider range of devices available for US consumers.
Isaac Brown, 11 Jan 2017 01:16
LG Stylo 3 Android phablet with MediaTek MT6750 processor

CES 2017 | LG intros Stylo 3 mid-range phablet

This handset is also known as Stylus 3 and has a 5.7-inch HD display, being powered by a MediaTek MT6750 SoC, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It should reach the US in the coming months.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 23:20
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android phablet hits India and other Asian markets

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro coming to India and other Asian countries

After spending a while exclusively on the Chinese market, this Snapdragon 653-powered phablet comes to India, where is expected to become available by the end of the month. Other countries in the area, including Thailand and Vietnam, will get it soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 22:10
LG's upcoming G6 may feature a unique 18:9 aspect ratio. (Source: LG)

LG G6 display may feature 18:9 aspect ratio and no bezels

The upcoming flagship may feature a new 2880x1440 display produced by LG Display.
Sam Medley, 10 Jan 2017 20:34
Samsung Pay Mini and Bixby reference on official Samsung Pay webpage

Samsung Pay Mini and Bixby spotted online

Although it looks like this was not intended, Samsung might have just confirmed the Bixby voice assistant and the Pay Mini service, as both have been spotted on an official Samsung Pay beta page.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 20:30
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Android smartphone surfaces running Nougat

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge with Android Nougat gets its WiFi certification

Although it has just arrived on the market with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on board, this handset now has been spotted receiving its WiFi certification, but loaded with Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 18:17
Google Voice Android app logo, new features coming soon

Google Voice to get updated soon

After unleashing online a banner about the new update by mistake and then removing it, Google has finally confirmed that the refreshed Voice app is coming soon, but without revealing any details.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 17:00
Nokia E1 Android smartphone to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

Nokia E1 specs leak online

This upcoming handset is rumored to use the 5.2-inch form factor, but with a modest 720p display. It will also pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 13:50
With a battery of this size, the Pegasus 3S should be able to go the distance. (Source: Anzhuo)

Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3S will be available this month

Among the more expensive of the budget phones, the Zenfone Pegasus 3S's main selling point is its impressively large 5000 mAh battery, which is a substantial improvement over last year's model.
Isaac Brown, 10 Jan 2017 08:03
8 GB SDRAM could soon become the standard for high-end handsets. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces 8GB LPDDR4X DRAM for phones

Semiconductor company SK Hynix has announced the release of 8 GB LPDDR4X DRAM, made possible through high-density 16Gb chips. The DRAM is 30% smaller and 20% more power efficient than current LPDDR4.
Douglas Black, 10 Jan 2017 04:47
OnePlus 3T Android smartphone gets Nougat-based OxygenOS 4.0.1 update

OxygenOS 4.0.1 rolls out

Last week, while everyone was paying attention to CES, OnePlus finally introduced the first Nougat-based update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T handsets, dubbed OxygenOS 4.0. Now, OxygenOS 4.0.1 is already available.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 23:45
The Changhong H2 seems like something out of science fiction. (Source: Consumer Physics)

CES 2017 | Changhong's H2 smartphone has a "molecular identifier"

The sensor aims to give users data about objects based on their chemical and physical makeup solely from a simple scan.
Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2017 22:35
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Android phablet now reaches Taiwan and the UAE

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) hits Taiwan and the UAE

Exclusively available in South Korea via SK Telecom until now, this 5.7-inch Android phablet has been quietly released in Taiwan and the UAE, hopefully opening the path to other markets as well.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 21:35
Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi International introduced the white version of the Mi Mix at CES 2017.

CES 2017 | Xiaomi: The Mi Mix ceramic phone will be available in white

Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi International introduced the white version of the Mi Mix concept phone last weekend during CES 2017. However, unless you import it yourself, it will still only be available officially in China.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 21:30
The Mi Note 2 supports 22 LTE-bands in its international version and now comes in three new colors.

CES 2017 | Xiaomi: The Mi Note 2 was shown in three more colors

Not only the Xiaomi Mi Mix received a new color option during CES 2017, Xiaomi also showed three new colors for the powerful Mi Note 2, the only world-phone the Chinese company has introduced so far.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 21:29
Asus ZenFone 3 Android smartphone now gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 gets Android Nougat

The new firmware only rolls out to users of the 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 handsets in the Philippines for now, but global availability is expected to follow in the days to come.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 19:35
Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Tango phablet gunmetal gray variant, soon to have a competitor by Huawei

CES 2017 | Huawei might launch a Tango handset as well

The existing Lenovo Phab 2 Pro and the upcoming Asus ZenFone AR will soon have a new Tango-enabled handset to compete with. Huawei has just confirmed that its Tango-capable smartphone or phablet is scheduled to hit the market soon.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 16:40
What might be the P10 Plus (Source: Weibo)

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus expected to launch this spring

Huawei's flagship P10 handset could launch as early as March 2017 alongside dual-curved screen premium variant, the P10 Plus. As of now, the details surrounding the smartphone's hardware are still the subject of speculation.
Isaac Brown, 09 Jan 2017 13:24
Samsung Chromebook Pro closeup, one of the many Samsung products that got awards at CES 2017

CES 2017 | Samsung wins 120 awards

Next to quite a few media and industry awards, Samsung received no less than 34 CES Innovation Awards at this year's edition of the Las Vegas technology show, including a Best of Innovation award in the video display category.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 09:07
Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL Smartphone Review

81% Asus ZenFone 3 Max ZC520TL Smartphone Review

Long battery life, limited performance. Asus' ZenFone 3 Max aims to impress with its high-capacity battery and satisfy all runtime-junkies. However, they will have to make compromises in other aspects as our test shows.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.2", 148 g
Florian Wimmer, 09 Jan 2017 04:56
Samsung Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker gets iOS compatibility

Samsung extends iOS compatibility to the latest Gear devices

After a long wait, iPhone users interested to use a Gear device with their handset can finally bring the two worlds together. They need an iPhone 5 or later with iOS 9 or higher to use the new Gear S or Gear Fit app.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 16:45
ZTE Hawkeye crowdsourced Android smartphone with eye tracking features coming later this year

ZTE to cut up to 3,000 jobs worldwide

Although it is currently expanding on multiple Western markets, including the US, ZTE seems to be profoundly affected by a drop in its market share in China, industry sources revealing that over 3,000 employees will be soon laid off.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 14:45
Nokia 6 Android smartphone by HMD Global to be exclusive to China, launch in early 2017

Nokia 6 now official, to debut in China

This 5.5-inch handset will ship loaded with Android Nougat and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage, all for a price below $250 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 09:55
Fossil Q hybrid smartwatches available for purchase January 2017, three more announced at CES 2017

CES 2017 | Fossil unveils three Q smartwatches

The three upcoming hybrid smartwatches that join the large Q family are dubbed Accomplice, Modern Pursuit, and Grant. With prices between $175 USD and $215 USD, they are expected to hit the market this spring.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2017 20:25
Wiko U Feel Prime Smartphone Review

82% Wiko U Feel Prime Smartphone Review

Affordable Prime. Wiko offers its 5-inch smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, Full HD screen and dual-SIM for less than 300 Euros (~$316). Our report reveals whether the device is just cheap or it is also competitive.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), Adreno 505, 5", 150 g
Florian Wimmer, 07 Jan 2017 19:43
Xiaomi Mi Mix

87% Xiaomi Mi Mix Phablet Review

It's all about the screen. Xiaomi installs a huge 6.4-inch screen in a casing that is just a bit bigger than those of conventional premium-range smartphones into its new high-end phablet. Starting at a price of around 700 Euros (~$737), it is not exactly a bargain. Is importing the innovative handset worthwhile anyway?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 6.4", 209 g
Andreas Kilian, 07 Jan 2017 19:06
ZTE Blade V8 Pro Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and dual-camera setup

CES 2017 | ZTE launches Blade V8 Pro smartphone

This 5.5-inch Android handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and has a dual-camera setup (13 MP + 13MP), 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, all for a pre-order price of $229.98 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2017 09:05
Kodak Ektra Androdi smartphone focused on mobile photography

Kodak Ektra coming to the US in April

This handset focused on photo-related features that made its European debut last month is now on display at CES and will become available for pre-order in the US and Canada this April.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 23:20
ZTE Blade V8 Android smartphone coming in February

CES 2017 | ZTE Blade V8 now official

The new Blade smartphone features bokeh and 3D shooting abilities thanks to a dual-camera setup. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC, runs Android Nougat, and is expected to hit the market beginning with Russia and Japan next month.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 22:35
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 at TENAA, now gets its WiFi certification as well

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 gets its WiFi certification

This tablet has been mentioned by multiple rumors and leaks in the last few months and now, not long after surfacing on TENAA, the Galaxy Tab S3 gets its WiFi certification from the WiFi Alliance.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 19:55
Chuwi's Hi13 2-in-1 sports a 3000 x 2000 resolution and a keyboard dock, much like the Surface Book. (Source: Chuwi)

CES 2017 | Chuwi announces Hi13 tablet powered by Apollo Lake

The Hi13 sports a 13.5-inch 3000 x 2000 display, which is the same resolution as Microsoft's Surface Book. Could the Redmond made 2-in-1 be facing stiff Chinese competition?
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2017 18:16
Alcatel A3 XL 6-inch Android Nougat phablet

CES 2017 | Alcatel unveils A3 XL phablet

This 6-inch phablet comes with Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, but its overall specs can barely place it in the lower area of the mid-range sector. However, it is also priced accordingly - $200 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 16:05
Nokia D1C Android smartphone render, launch date in 2017

Nokia to launch up to seven smartphones this year

While previous rumors claimed that HMD-owned Nokia plans to launch four handsets in 2017, it seems the figure will go up to six or seven, thus allowing this iconic brand to cover the entire price range.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2017 14:01
The GraalPhone aims to integrate an Android handset with a Windows notebook. (Source: Brad Linder/Liliputing)

CES 2017 | GraalPhone 4-in-1 concept gives a taste of a possible future of computing

French startup GraalPhone is teasing its own version of an "ultimate device" this CES, showing off a 4-in-1 concept system.
Douglas Black, 06 Jan 2017 04:58
Casio WSD-F20 smart outdoor watch with Android Wear and GPS support coming in April 2017

Casio unveils WSD-F20 smart outdoor watch

This new smart outdoor watch is MIL-STD-810-compliant as its predecessor, but the WSD-F20 comes with GLONASS and Michibiki GPS support. Its launch is scheduled for April, but the price is not known yet.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2017 17:40

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