Huawei Mate 9 hits the US market
The massive 5.9-inch handset is the first one to come with Amazon Alexa preinstalled. US customers can get it starting tomorrow via Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H Photo, for a price of $599 USD.
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CES 2017 | Nvidia unveils updated SHIELD TV streaming box
The set top box can stream 4K HDR content and AAA PC games via Nvidia's Geforce NOW service.
CES 2017 | ZTE Hawkeye now official
Previously known as Project CSX, this crowdsourced Android smartphone is finally official and can be pre-ordered on Kickstarter for a discounted price of $199 USD, but shipments are only expected to start in Q3 2017.
LG G Pad X 8.0 on T-Mobile gets Android Nougat
Not long after the LG V20 launched as the first new handset to come with Android Nougat on board, LG launches the first Android 7.0 firmware update for one of its tablets, namely the G Pad X 8.0 V521.
ZTE to launch its first Android Wear smartwatch later this year
In a recent interview, ZTE USA's chairman and CEO confirmed they are working together with a local carrier for the release of the company's first Android Wear smartwatch. Unfortunately, he did not reveal any other details.
CES 2017 | RCA launches a 17.3-inch AiO, a 7-inch tablet, and two 12.2-inch convertibles
The Voyager III tablet is a low-end device with a $50 USD price tag, while the convertibles come with up to 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (the Windows-driven one) and prices up to $450 USD.
CES 2017 | Asus launches ZenFone 3 Zoom
This 5.5-inch Android handset comes with a generous 5,000 mAh battery and 2.3X optical zoom lens that can help this smartphone created with mobile photography in mind to achieve a total zoom factor of 12X.
Samsung to have 10 million Galaxy S8 units available at launch
A recent report reveals that Samsung's suppliers received a production plan that involves no less than 10 million Galaxy S8 units that should be ready to hit the market in April.
CES 2017 | First Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski coming in March
The first Android Wear smartwatch by Swarovski is expected to show up in March at the yearly Baselworld show for the world's watch and jewelry industry. Sadly, it seems this new luxury smart wearable will only target ladies.
CES 2017 | Miraxess shows off Mirabook smartphone laptop dock
The Mirabook is a Lap Dock for your Android or Windows phone featuring USB Type-C, HDMI, 24-hours of battery life, and an aluminum chassis.
CES 2017 | Qualcomm officially announces Snapdragon 835 SoC
The flagship SoC from mobile giant Qualcomm is the first mobile platform to be manufactured using a 10 nm FinFET process. Specifically tailored for VR experiences and UHD media, the SoC promises improved power in a smaller, more efficient package.
Vivo V5 Plus coming to India later this month
The new Vivo V5 Plus handset features dual front-facing cameras will debut on January 23rd and comes with the goal to bring "the biggest selfie camera revolution" to the Indian market.
New Moto M handset spotted online
The Moto M in gold has been available for a while, and now what appears to be the same handset in black surfaced on Weibo. Unfortunately, it might only become available in India and China.
LG announces January security patch
A new security bulletin is already up on LG's official website dedicated to Android patches. LG's January security patch comes with 81 fixes, arriving ahead of Google's first update of the month for Nexus and Pixel devices.
HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to drop the headphone jack
According to an unverified source quoted by OnLeaks, HTC's Ocean Note and U Ultra are the same device and we will soon see it launch without the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.
Samsung may be adding Continuum-like desktop functionality to Galaxy S8
A leak purports to show Samsung may be adding Continuum-like functionality to the Galaxy S8. If true, this signals a new trend for the mobile market.
ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone leaks online
Apparently by mistake, Qualcomm has confirmed the rumors about a Snapdragon 821-driven Tango phone by Asus. Since the blog post has been removed already, it seems like the ZenFone AR is as real as it gets.
OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 3.5.6
This minor update solves the network drop problem that came with OxygenOS version 3.5.5, a firmware release that arrived less than two weeks ago. Unfortunately, it does not include any new features.
Alleged press image of upcoming Sony Xperia X surfaces online
Back in 2016, Sony replaced the Z lineup with the new X series. Now, the next Xperia X seems to be ready to debut at CES later this week, and what appears to be an official press image has already been spotted online.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active with Android 7.0 Nougat hits GFXBench
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has just been spotted on the GFXBench online database running Nougat, so it looks like the update will arrive later this month, as previously announced.
Verizon releases security patches for multiple Android flagships
This major US carrier closed last year by releasing security patches for no less than 11 flagships on its network, including older devices like the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy S5.
OnePlus 3 gets a new Open Beta update
A few weeks after the first OxygenOS Open Beta firmware, OnePlus releases a new ROM build based on Android Nougat, which now includes a Data Saver feature, as well as multiple optimizations and fixes.
Samsung Galaxy A (2017) series now official
Although the new Galaxy A handsets come with Android 6.0.1, they offer IP68 water and dust resistance, USB Type-C connectivity, as well as 16 MP front cameras.
Meizu Roadmap for 2017 was leaked: Mostly MediaTek-SOCs in sight
In the last few days of the old year, an alleged roadmap leaked out of Meizu's offices revealing information about planned smartphone launches in 2017. Almost all of them will come with MediaTek Chips inside.
Andromium announced a four month shipping delay for the Superbook
Andromium, the makers of the Android Notebook-Shell Superbook announced a four month shipping delay due to necessary design changes and rising component prices. However, backers are getting some benefits out of the delay.
ZTE Blade V8: Dual-Cam midrange phone will be announced at CES
ZTE is said to announce a new midrange phone at CES 2017 this coming week. The Blade V8 will feature a Snapdragon 430 processor and a dual-cam on the back and compete with the Honor 8 from Huawei.
Qualcomm to announce detailed specs of the Snapdragon 835 at CES
Qualcomm recently tweeted, that the Snapdragon 835 processor will come into focus at the CES 2017 in Las Vegas. We are expecting to get detailed information regarding features and specs of the future flagship processor.
Asus ZenPad 3s 10 (Z500M-1H006A) Tablet Review
Pleasant sounding elite of tablets . Asus' ZenPad 3s wants to be a serious competitor for Apple and aims to attract iPad owners. Thanks to a high-quality casing and hi-res sound, this might even function - were it not for some strange happenings during the test...
Mediatek MT8176, PowerVR GX6250, 9.7", 430 gLenovo: Moto X (2017) Render images and video leaked
New render images and a short video of the Moto X for 2017 were released yesterday. Based on leaked CADs, they show a very familiar design, which will not be compatible with the MotoMods apparently.
OnePlus 3 und 3T: OTA-Android 7-Rollout has started
Just a few hours before the new year, OnePlus has started to rollout a stable OTA-Android 7-Update to its OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T-users worldwide. Reports come in, that the update is already available to some users.
Foxconn-made JDTab J01 tablet hits the market next month
Previously leaked as a Meizu slate, this tablet made by Foxconn comes with Harman Kardon audio, a MediaTek MT8173 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, all for around $215 USD.
Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus get Android Nougat
Motorola updated the Moto Z to Nougat back in November, and now the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus receive the Android 7.0 update as well. All Moto X and Moto Z variants should get the new firmware soon as well.
BLU Vivo XL2 hits FCC
Although the FCC filing only contains a few images, previous rumors mentioned a 5.5-inch display, a MediaTek processor, microSD support, a 3,150 mAh battery, as well as a basic camera/flash setup on the back.
Xiaomi Mi 5s gets MIUI 8
The global stable ROM version 8.0.3.0.MAGMIDI for the Xiaomi Mi 5s is finally available. The update is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and sadly there is no changelog for it yet.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy S7 series coming in January
The Galaxy Beta program will shut down later today, and the official notice that delivers this information also reveals that the final Android 7.1.1 Nougat software update should arrive in January "as soon as possible."
Alcatel One Touch Idol 4S Smartphone Review
Best in class thanks to accessories? TThe One Touch Idol 4S is the new flagship smartphone from Alcatel and is shipped with many accessories. However, a closer look reveals some drawbacks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Adreno 510, 5.5", 149 gBlackBerry partner TCL's "Mercury" handset to have 4.6-inch 3:2 display, hardware keyboard
More details regarding BlackBerry's new "Mercury" handset have emerged, confirming a Snapdragon 625 CPU, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 4.6-inch screen.
Samsung teases Galaxy A3 and A5 2017 launch
The mainstream Galaxy A series could get its first waterproof smartphone in less than a month.
Umidigi to detail Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro smartphones next week
The Umi name change to Umidigi will reflect on the higher-end Umidigi Z Pro smartphone. Both the upcoming Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro are expected to each sport the new Helio X27 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy S8: Bixby assistant to replace S Voice in all native apps
Contrary to S Voice, the semi intelligent Samsung Viv assistant named Bixby is said to be available system wide on the Galaxy S8. It will offer better intelligence and a better user experience, if Google allows it.
LG G6: First render images and video show glossy and matte finish
Based on leaked CAD designs, render images were published that show the LG G6 from all sides and reveal a non-modular, closed design which will probably be available with a matte or glossy metallic finish on the back.
Asus releases Zennovation Zenfone teaser ahead of CES 2017
The "Zennovation" teaser from Computex 2016 is making a comeback right before CES 2017 with new product announcements imminent.
Elephone S7 Limited Edition with Helio X25 SoC on sale for the Holidays
The Galaxy S7 Edge clone just got a little faster and is now available for $250 USD.
Confirmed: Google Smartwatches will be released early 2017 with Android Wear 2.0
Jeff Chang, Google product manager for Android Wear, has confirmed that the rumored Google smartwatches exist and will be released in the first quarter of 2017 together with Android Wear 2.0.
Gionee: Expensive M2017 Luxury Phone with 7,000 mAh battery released in China
Even though Gionee only added a midrange processor to the M2017, it is targeting business men and women that are willing to spend $1007 on the 10 mm thick designer phone. Unfortunately, it lacks support for essential LTE bands in Europe and the US.
Meizu M5S: Images and Specs leak ahead of launch
Thanks to TENAA and 3C-Leaks we can share some information about the M5S, a new Meizu entry level phone, that will come with HD-display and up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
LG is planning to sell the G6 a month before Samsung announces the Galaxy S8
After reports that Samsung may delay the Galaxy S8 into April of next year, LG apparently decided to rush the release of the LG G6 to get a head start on Samsung.
BlackBerry: TCL confirms a new BlackBerry device for CES 2017
TCL recently confirmed, that they will introduce a new BlackBerry smartphone at CES 2017. According to previous rumors, the most likely candidate is the Mercury phone with QWERTY keyboard, that may be launched under a new name during CES 2017.
Samsung: Galaxy S8 might come with 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage
Samsung may put one of its recent 8 GB modules into the Galaxy S8, that are being manufactured using the 10 nm process, a usually quite reliable user on Weibo recently said. Faster UFS 2.1 storage may also be part of the package.
BlackBerry DTEK60 Smartphone Review
BlackBerry's Lifeboat? With the DTEK60, BlackBerry delivers a well-equipped Android smartphone, backed with the company's renowned reputation for security. But is it enough to save the company?
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