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Honor will announce the global release of a new smartphone with dual-cam during CES.

Huawei: Honor set to announce a new smartphone with Dual-Cam at CES 2017

According to new posts on HonorGlobal's Facebook and Twitter pages, Huawei will release a new smartphone with dual-camera during CES 2017 in January of next year. Most analysts expect a global release of the Honor 6x.

Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 23:11

The Nokia D1C smartphones are entry level to midrange phones expected to arrive early next year.

Nokia: Leak shows alleged frontpanel of next year's D1C smartphones

A picture showing the front panel of the alleged Nokia D1C entry level to midrange smartphone was leaked recently and may have been taken directly in one of the Chinese factories where the smartphones are being assembled.

Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 20:59

Both Cyanogen OS and CyanogenMod are dead. The team has produced a fork and named it Lineage.

Cyanogen OS and CyanogenMod are dead: Long live Lineage!

After Cyanogen announced that it will suspend all services by years end, the CyanogenMod team decided to let the Open Source project die as well and continue work under a new fork named Lineage.

Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 16:55

ElePhone S7 Smartphone Review

79% ElePhone S7 Smartphone Review

Samsung Galaxy S7 replica. The current premium model of the Chinese manufacturer ElePhone S7 has been put through our test course. Its outer resemblance to Samsung's counterpart is striking. The technical specifications of ElePhone's S7 are very promising and the first impression is also positive.

Mediatek Helio X20 MT6797, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 5.5", 148 g

Marcus Herbrich, 24 Dec 2016 20:33

HTC One A9s Smartphone Review

82% HTC One A9s Smartphone Review

Something new from the east? The One A9s from the Taiwanese manufacturer HTC is the much more affordable successor to the One A9 we reviewed last year. We will find out what changed compared to the previous model.

Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5", 150 g

Florian Wimmer, 23 Dec 2016 04:23

CUBE iWork8 Air tablet with Windows 10 and Android 5.1 Lollipop

CUBE iWork8 Air dual-boot tablet available for less than $90 USD

This 8-inch tablet comes with Windows 10 and Android 5.1 Lollipop on board, its hardware specs including an Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2016 19:55

Google Nexus 9 tablet gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat update on T-Mobile

Google Nexus 9 tablets on T-Mobile get Android 7.1.1

Since this is not the first Nougat-based firmware for the Nexus 9 tablets on T-Mobile, the update is tiny, weighing only 52 MB. Even this way, the update comes with a few noticeable changes, such as support for sending GIFs from the keyboard.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2016 17:15

International variant of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 finally gets Android Marshmallow worldwide

A few weeks after releasing the update for the Redmi Note 3 in India, Xiaomi finally begins to deliver the Android Marshmallow firmware to the international version of this 5.5-inch handset.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2016 14:45

Nokia D1C smartphone concept render 2017, new Nokia smartphones coming in 2017

Future Nokia Android smartphones surface online

The well-known brand is now no longer under Microsoft's wing, being owned by HMD. Leaving its ill-fated Windows past behind, the company is now ready to launch new Android handsets, and a few images already surfaced online.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2016 11:48

Samsung might decide to postpone the launch of the Galaxy S8 and increase prices.

Samsung's Galaxy S8 might be more expensive and come later than expected

Samsung may decide to postpone the launch of the Galaxy S8 to April of next year according to sources from within the company. Due to higher production costs, the upcoming flagship might also increase in price by 15 to 20 percent.

Alexander Fagot, 20 Dec 2016 22:53

The Lenovo ZUK Edge has a high display-to-body-ratio of 86.4 percent.

Lenovo ZUK Edge is official: Cheap SD821-phone has small bezels

Lenovo has officially introduced the ZUK Edge in China today. The high-end phone starts at $330, offers a fairly large display-to-body-ratio of 86.4 percent and supports a wider range of LTE-bands than regular Chinese smartphones in this price range.

Alexander Fagot, 20 Dec 2016 22:33

Upcoming Sony Xperia handset render launch expected at CES 2017

CES 2017 | Sony to unveil a new Xperia handset next month

Sony announced that its press conference at CES will be held on January 4 and will also broadcast the event online. The only image leaked so far shows a 5-inch handset with USB-C that is believed to come as a follower of the Xperia XA.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2016 21:35

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Android smartphone launching on Sprint in January 2017

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge coming to Sprint in January

This upcoming handset is, basically, a Galaxy J3 (2016) powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, but also featuring 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. Other carriers are expected to sell it as the Galaxy J3 (2017).

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2016 20:45

LG V20 premium Android handset to get a worthy successor in January 2017

CES 2017 | First IP68 certified LG X smartphone might show up at CES

One of the several new handsets that LG is expected to unveil during next month's event in Las Vegas is said to be X Caliber, the company's first IP68 certified smartphone to join the X family.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2016 18:59

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro specs on Geekbench, now surfaces on FCC

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro hits FCC

Not long after its appearance on Geekbench, this 5.7-inch handset surfaces at FCC. The filing reveals a 3,300 mAh battery, but Samsung still has to make the official announcement, so everything should be taken with a grain of salt for now.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2016 16:45

BQ Aquaris X5 Plus

85% BQ Aquaris X5 Plus Smartphone Review

Bright+. BQ, a Spanish manufacturer, is launching the Aquaris X5 Plus, a mid-range device with a fingerprint sensor, dual SIM functionality and a (very) bright 5-inch FHD screen. In our review, we will find out how well the smartphone fares in the modern market.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976, Adreno 510, 5", 145 g

Andreas Kilian, 20 Dec 2016 06:24

Specs on the new Shield have yet to be leaked, but an update to the Tegra X1 is a safe bet. (Source: Android Police)

Nvidia Shield refresh leaked ahead of CES

Images of an updated Nvidia Shield console have leaked ahead of CES. The Shield may come in two sizes and features an improved controller. Specs are unknown.

Douglas Black, 20 Dec 2016 03:34

Gionee will soon introduce the M2017 featuring a curved AMOLED display and a 7,000 mAh battery.

Gionee: New images show black M2017 flagship featuring a 7,000 mAh battery

Gionee has plans to introduce their M2017 flagship phone next week on December 26th. New images taken during a partner conference popped up online in advance, showing an all black version of the unusual smartphone.

Alexander Fagot, 19 Dec 2016 21:27

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Android smartphone coming to Europe in January 2017

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) coming to Europe next month

These two mid-range handsets are expected to hit Western Europe in early 2017, starting at roughly $360 USD. Both will be available in the same colors - black, blue, gold, and pink.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2016 20:35

Android Pay gets updated December 2016

Android Pay gets support for 31 new banks and credit unions

In what will probably remain its last refresh for this year, this digital wallet platform developed by Google receives support for no less than 31 new banks and credit unions in the US.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2016 16:55

LG G Pad III 10.1 Android tablet with 4G LTE now official in South Korea

LG launches G Pad III 10.1 Android tablet

The successor of the 8-inch G Pad III that arrived back in May comes with a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, comes with Android Marshmallow, and has a price around $360 USD in South Korea.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Dec 2016 09:20

The next Gear VR might be available soon, the Samsung VP confirmed recently.

Samsung: New Gear VR will come soon, Mixed Reality solution in the works

A new version of the Samsung Gear VR should be released soon, possibly during Mobile World Congress at the end of February next year. We might also see Mixed Reality solutions from Samsung eventually, however, consumer products are far from being ready.

Alexander Fagot, 18 Dec 2016 22:45

Samsung has finished internal investigations to find the reason for the Galaxy Note 7 problems.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Internal investigations completed

The Korean Investigator reported, that Samsung has completed internal investigations to find the reasons for the battery-disaster of the Galaxy Note 7 and is now in the process of informing external labs. We are expecting an official announcement until years end.

Alexander Fagot, 18 Dec 2016 22:08

The Galaxy S8 may get released without the Viv assistant and optical fingerprint sensor. (Image: Techconfigurations)

Samsung Galaxy S8: Two planned features might not make it to the final version

Samsung may have to cut two planned features from the final version of the Galaxy S8. The innovative optical fingerprint sensor may be replaced by a traditional one at the back of the unit and the Viv Assistant could be dropped due to legal reasons.

Alexander Fagot, 17 Dec 2016 23:17

The Honor Magic has a uniquely slick look, decent specs, and some ambitious software features at a mid-range price. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei Honor Magic gets official specs, Christmas release date

The 5-inch Honor Magic will premier with Huawei's own AI-driven digital assistant, called "Magic Live." It may also use Huawei's graphene battery technology. It will be available in China on December 25.

Douglas Black, 16 Dec 2016 15:26

OnePlus 3T Smartphone Review

88% OnePlus 3T Smartphone Review

Flagship 2.0. After less than six months, OnePlus has introduced the successor to its high-end smartphone OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T. We will find out what the improved version is capable of and if the upgrade is worth it.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 5.5", 158 g

Manuel Masiero, 16 Dec 2016 01:08

Bluetooth 5.0 might be integrated into the Samsung Galaxy S8, according to rumors.

Samsung: The Galaxy S8 might be the first phone to feature Bluetooth 5

According to rumors, the Galaxy S8 might be the first phone to feature Bluetooth 5.0, after the Bluetooth SIG officially announced the 5th major reversion of Bluetooth to be available in phones soon.

Alexander Fagot, 15 Dec 2016 22:15

The Lenovo ZUK Edge will be officially unveiled on December 20th.

Lenovo: ZUK Edge starts selling on December 20th

Lenovo's VP recently posted a teaser on Weibo revealing that the release date for the ZUK Edge will be December 20th. The handset might become one of the cheapest smartphones with Snapdragon 821.

Alexander Fagot, 15 Dec 2016 21:47

OnePlus 3T Android smartphone gets December 2016 Marshmallow-based update

OnePlus 3T gets another Marshmallow update

The OxygenOS 3.5.4 firmware for this fresh handset is, unfortunately, still based on the old Android Marshmallow. It does not offer any new features but has multiple tweaks and fixes instead.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2016 19:50

The Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro has turned up on Chinese TENAA leaks.

Samsung: Galaxy C5 Pro and C7 Pro pushed back to January 2017

Samsung apparently decided to push back the release of their Galaxy C5 Pro and Galaxy C7 Pro midrange phones to early 2017. A new leak courtesy of TENAA reveals pictures of the Galaxy C7 Pro.

Alexander Fagot, 14 Dec 2016 22:11

Gionee will unveil the fancy looking M2017 on December 26th in China.

Gionee M2017: High-End phone featuring 7,000 mAh battery launches on Boxing Day

Chinese smartphone maker Gionee has decided on a December launch for their high-end phone M2017. An official poster reveals that the 10 mm thick smartphone with 7,000 mAh battery will be announced on Boxing Day.

Alexander Fagot, 14 Dec 2016 21:50

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Smartphone Review

84% Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Smartphone Review

New edition. Samsung's mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy J7, has undergone a facelift. The result is the Galaxy J7 (2016), which comes with a more stylish case, more performance and a larger battery compared to its predecessor. Our review shows whether the upgrade has been worth it.

Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 5.5", 169 g

Manuel Masiero, 14 Dec 2016 16:29

Nova Launcher 5.0 Android launcher app now available

Nova Launcher 5.0 now available

The new version of this Android launcher marks the fifth anniversary of the very popular application that has been downloaded more than 10 million times so far.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2016 16:15

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle Smartphone Review

79% HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle Smartphone Review

Provoking the mid-range. HTC has often tried to score with stylish looks, hi-res sound, and decent cameras. Thus, HTC's Desire 10 Lifestyle dual-SIM handset is an interesting offer in the mid-range. Can the 720p panel and relatively slow SoC stop this wave?

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928, Adreno 305, 5.5", 155 g

Florian Wimmer, 14 Dec 2016 04:06

Cronologics joins Google to help improve Android Wear

Google acquires Cronologics

The startup that joins the search giant has been founded in part by former Google employees back in 2014. Now, the Cronologics team will be working on improving Android Wear directly.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Dec 2016 15:30

Alcatel One Touch Pop 4S Smartphone Review

81% Alcatel One Touch Pop 4S Smartphone Review

High contrast. Alcatel's One Touch Pop 4S "flagship" handset of the Pop 4 lineup is all set to run through our test course. The affordable mid-range smartphone offers an interesting technical configuration in conjunction with a very high-contrast IPS screen. However, its system performance cannot compete with equally priced mid-range smartphones.

Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 150 g

Marcus Herbrich, 13 Dec 2016 04:55

Odin2 mini tablet projector coming in June 2017

Odin2 mini tablet/projector coming in June 2017

This mini tablet/projector hybrid surfaced on Indiegogo, where its campaign already reached the goal. Now, the 5-inch Android Marshmallow-driven device is almost ready to hit the market, but shipments are expected to start in June.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Dec 2016 19:15

Bluboo Dual will be one of the cheapest smartphones with dual rear cameras

Bluboo Dual will be one of the cheapest smartphones with dual rear cameras

Other than its dual rear camera advantages, the 5.5-inch FHD smartphone will have 2 GB RAM, a quad-core MediaTek SoC, dual-SIM capabilities, and MicroSD support for just under $150 USD.

Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2016 19:06

LG V5 Android smartphone renders leak online

LG V5 renders leak online

The upcoming V5 Android smartphone is expected to target the mid-range area of the market. The images that surfaced show what appears to be a plastic body with a removable back panel, as well as a fingerprint reader.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Dec 2016 18:25

Action Launcher 3.12.0 Android launcher app update now available

Action Launcher 3 gets updated

The latest version of this launcher app for Android now features a home screen with support for widgets accessible via a swipe from the right edge, scrolling dock pages, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Dec 2016 15:20

Android 7.1.1 Nougat now available on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Android 7.1.1 Nougat coming to the Samsung Galaxy S7 series

Samsung will preview Android 7.1.1 on its latest flagship smartphones before any other manufacturer outside of Google.

Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2016 06:42

Wileyfox Spark+

82% Wileyfox Spark+ (Plus) Smartphone Review

Clever Fox. The Wileyfox Spark+ is establishing itself in the entry-level mobile market by using classic features: removable battery, dual SIM functionality and a microSD card slot. This market segment is bristling with competitors and our test model will have to prove itself against them in our in-depth review.

Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 134.5 g

Andreas Kilian, 12 Dec 2016 03:18

Veniamin Geskin created a possible design for the Samsung Galaxy S8.

Bloomberg: Samsung is going for an All-Screen Design in the Galaxy S8

Like many other sites, Bloomberg recently reported about the future of the Galaxy S8 and predicted an all-screen design with a much higher display area. However, due to extensive testing, sales are expected to be delayed until April 2017.

Alexander Fagot, 11 Dec 2016 19:58

The Huawei Mate 9 will go on sale in the US on January 6th, according to Evan Blass.

Huawei: Mate 9 is said to go on sale January 6th

Huawei has unveiled the Mate 9 in Germany back in November but so far did not officially release the phone in the US. According to leaker Evan Blass, Huawei will start selling it in the US on January 6th.

Alexander Fagot, 11 Dec 2016 19:29

Nubia Z11, Z11 Mini, Z11 Max, and N1 smartphones now available

Nubia Z11, Z11 Mini, Z11 Max, and N1 smartphones now available

The ZTE Nubia smartphones are retailing for as low as 220 Euros for the N1 to as high as 600 Euros for the flagship and almost borderless Z11.

Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2016 05:33

OnePlus photo contest will net the winner a OnePlus 3T

OnePlus photo contest will net one winner a OnePlus 3T

Snap, tag, and win for a chance to receive a OnePlus 3T smartphone worth about 440 Euros. Users must be using an existing OnePlus device to enter the competition.

Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2016 05:02

Samsung will soon announce the 2017 edition of the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7.

Samsung Galaxy A-Series (A3, A5, A7) 2017 pictures, specs and render-videos leak

After leaking pictures and a video for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) last week, the rest of the A-series for next year received a similar treatment and reveal Samsung's midrange lineup with a surprisingly waterproof Galaxy A7-phone.

Alexander Fagot, 10 Dec 2016 23:37

Oppo may soon add smartphones to its portfolio of devices available in the US.

Oppo may be planning to sell smartphones in the US

The most successful smartphone manufacturer in China may soon start selling smartphones in US as well. Mostly known for blu-ray players in the US, Oppo is apparently preparing to expand their smartphone business to the US.

Alexander Fagot, 10 Dec 2016 22:40

Wileyfox Spark X Smartphone Review

80% Wileyfox Spark X Smartphone Review

Competitive. Wileyfox is launching its fifth smartphone, the Spark X. It offers dual-SIM, LTE and a large battery. For a 5.5-inch phone, it has great ambitions, as its price tag is below 200 Euros (~$211).

Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 163 g

Michael Moser, 10 Dec 2016 22:22

Google Drive now allows for a limited glimpse into the Android device backups.

Android backups are now manageable in Google Drive, sort of

Google released new versions of the Google Drive Android app and the Google Drive web interface, that allow you to take a glimpse into your Android device's backup with limited functionality.

Alexander Fagot, 10 Dec 2016 22:09

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