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Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Android tablet gets Nougat update

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 gets Android Nougat

This 9.7-inch slate that arrived on the market last August gets Android 7.0 via OTA, the new firmware dropping some of the preinstalled apps in addition to the usual changes that come when moving from Marshmallow to Nougat.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2017 17:45

The G Pad IV 8.0 FHD LTE tablet weighs as much as a Coke can. (Source: LG)

LG launches G Pad IV 8.0 FHD LTE mid-range tablet

The mid-range successor of last year's G Pad III tablet is now available in South Korea for approximately $305.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jul 2017 14:46

Android 8.0 confirmed to launch in Q3 2017, might be known as "Oreo"

Android 8.0 confirmed to arrive in Q3

Although the accurate launch date is still unknown and Android Oreo is still an unconfirmed name, Google revealed that the next major Android version is scheduled to arrive by the end of this year's third quarter.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Jul 2017 12:05

Xiaomi may replace the Redmi Pro line with a new X series

Xiaomi may replace the Redmi Pro line with a new X series

There's a chance the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 has been canceled and will be replaced by a new Xiaomi X1. If reports of the new device's price are to be believed, this may turn out to be a reckless move by the OEM.

Ricci Rox, 03 Jul 2017 08:54

Samsung claimed to offer a generous rebate for those wanting to hop onto the S8 bandwagon (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Galaxy S8 trade-in program leaves many customers in the lurch

Disparities in the manner in which Samsung is honoring its trade-in program for the Galaxy S is irking many customers who had sent genuine working devices in hopes of a US$200 rebate.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Jul 2017 04:49

Samsung is re-launching the year-old Galaxy Note 7 as the Galaxy Note Fandom Edition for US$600. (Source: Samsung)

Two months before the launch of the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung re-launches the Note 7 in Korea

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Note 7 again as the Galaxy Note Fandom Edition (FE) in South Korea. While the launch of the Note FE is only two months ahead of the launch of the Note 8, it looks like the Note 8 will be twice the price of the FE, so there will not be much cannibalization of sales.

Douglas Black, 03 Jul 2017 04:09

The Honor 9 was introduced today in Berlin.

Honor 9: Hands-on

Honor's flagship smartphone enters a new round and remains true to its principles: high-end features for a mid-range price. The Honor 9 offers many improvements in the detail, such as a faster SoC, more storage, an improved dual camera with hybrid zoom, and a stronger battery. We were able to get a first impression of the smartphone during its launch in Berlin.

Daniel Schmidt, 02 Jul 2017 18:06

Ungrip, the gimmicky smartphone accessory that works

Ungrip, the gimmicky smartphone accessory that works

It looks rather gimmicky but admittedly does a good job of not letting gravity introduce your phone to your face while using it in bed.

Ricci Rox, 01 Jul 2017 18:32

Sony Xperia XA1 Smartphone

84% Sony Xperia XA1 Smartphone Review

Unique mid-range. Xperia XA1 is the name of Sony's mid-range smartphone this year. With high-resolution cameras and an extravagant design, it definitely has what it takes to be a crowd-pleaser. But can the SoC deliver enough power? And what about battery life? We will answer these and other questions in the test.

Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 5", 143 g

Florian Wimmer, 01 Jul 2017 17:12

The Sharp X1 is an Android One device with a huge battery

The Sharp X1 is an Android One device with a huge battery

The Sharp X1 features a 5.3-inch FHD IGZO display, a Snapdragon 435, 3 GB of RAM, and a huge 3,900 mAh battery. The device will be available in Japan as a part of the Android One initiative.

Sam Medley, 01 Jul 2017 03:12

Moto Z2 Play Android smartphone hits Verizon Wireless

Moto Z2 Play hits Verizon Wireless

This 5.5-inch mid-ranger that uses a Snapdragon 626 processor can be acquired from Verizon for $408 USD outright or 24 monthly payments of $17 USD each. These prices apply to the 3 GB/32 GB model, but Motorola plans to offer a 4 GB/64 GB model as well.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2017 22:25

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

83% Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

All good things... With the update of its attractive Galaxy J series, we have the third generation of the J5 in our test. Samsung has radically changed the design and otherwise performs meaningful fine tuning. Fans of removable batteries will be disappointed, since the battery is now also built into the J5. Update: OTA update with bug fixes released.

Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 5.2", 158 g

Daniel Schmidt, 25 Jun 2017 00:00

LG G6+ Android phablet hits South Korea next to cheaper 32 GB LG G6 flagship

LG G6+ launches in South Korea

Although it has the same processor, screen size, and the same amount of memory as the LG G6, the G6+ comes with 128 GB internal storage space. Next to the G6+, a cheaper 32 GB LG G6 arrives in Korea as well, both featuring LG Pay support.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2017 15:35

Blackview P2 Smartphone Review

79% Blackview P2 Smartphone Review

Blackviewberry without keyboard. Not just the name of the Chinese manufacturer Blackview seems to be inspired by the Canadian manufacturer that used to be called RIM. But the smartphone with the simple name of "P2" is not trying to impress with a keyboard, but rather with good connectivity and a large battery. The specifications look promising, but is that enough?

Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 230 g

Florian Schaar, 30 Jun 2017 10:08

Thanks to its incorporation of various Wi-Fi and cellular networks, Project Fi boasts a wide coverage area. Its number of supported devices, however, is rather limited. (Source: Google)

A new budget-friendly phone expected to join the Project Fi lineup

One of the biggest complaints against Google's wireless service, Project Fi, is its lack of supported phones. In a recent statement, the company promised to add a new third-party device to the lineup "later this year".

Sebastian Eifrid, 30 Jun 2017 09:45

Huawei MediaPad T3 7 Android tablet launches in Japan in early July 2017

Huawei MediaPad T3 7 coming to Japan next week

This new affordable tablet has an aluminum shell and uses a MediaTek MT8127 processor, running Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. The specs are in line with the price of less than $110 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2017 01:15

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Android handset finally gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom gets Android Nougat

In addition to Android 7.0 and various bug fixes, the new firmware also comes with support for Portrait mode. According to Asus, the autopush should be complete in about a week.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2017 23:05

Huawei MediaPad T3 10

78% Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Tablet Review

Fast - or not really? The Huawei MediaPad T3 10 impresses with a quite high processor performance for lower mid-range tablets, but still cannot convince in terms of overall performance. How it manages to do this, you can find out in our test.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917), Adreno 308, 9.6", 460 g

Florian Wimmer, 29 Jun 2017 19:47

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet to return as Samsung Galaxy Note 7 FE

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 FE might launch next week

The ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to return to the market in early July. This time, it will be sold as Galaxy Note 7 FE (Fandom Edition). The first country to get it would be South Korea, for a price tag of around $615 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2017 16:15

Alcatel A50 Android smartphone now up for pre-order on Amazon

Alcatel A50 and Alcatel A30 PLUS now up for pre-order

These new Android Nougat-powered handsets can be acquired for less than $100 USD when the buyer chooses to go with the Prime Exclusive variants that have lock screen offers and ads.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2017 12:55

Samsung representative receives the "Best Smartphone" award at AMO 17 for the Galaxy S8 flagship

Latest Galaxy flagship named "Best Smartphone" at the Asia Mobile Awards

This award comes after all the entries have been assessed by a panel of journalists, analysts and influencers "based on a wide array of criteria ranging from physical design and UX (user experience) to performance, simplicity of use, value for money and sheer innovation."

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2017 09:25

Moto Z2 specs leaked on GFXBench

Moto Z2 specs leaked on GFXBench

According to a leaked GFXBench listing, the Moto Z2 will feature a Snapdragon 835, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 5.5-inch 2K display.

Sam Medley, 28 Jun 2017 23:53

Alcatel Idol 5S Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor

Alcatel Idol 5S joins the Amazon Prime Exclusive lineup

This 5.2-inch handset is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor, next to 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and can be acquired for $280 USD (or just $200 USD with lockscreen offers & ads), but those who become paid Prime members receive $80 USD back as a gift card.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jun 2017 21:40

Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface

Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface

Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 have surfaced, and we're disappointed. A secondary display on the device's rear may be a novel feature but it fails to compensate for those huge bezels.

Ricci Rox, 28 Jun 2017 19:52

The Asus Zenfone 4 will be available in July. (Source: GSM Arena)

Asus plans to launch 6 new Zenfone 4 models

Six new Zenfone4 models were leaked on the Asus Zentalk forum and are ready to be launched in July.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jun 2017 16:47

Snapdragon 450 is the first 14nm mainstream SoC from Qualcomm. (Source: Anandtech)

The Snapdragon 450 is Qualcomm's newest 14nm midrange SoC

Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 is the first mainstream SoC to use 14nm FinFET process and is designed to deliver considerable improvements in battery life, graphics processing, compute performance, imaging and LTE connectivity over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 435.

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jun 2017 15:57

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active rugged Android flagship confirmed to receive Android 8.0 update

Unofficial list of Samsung devices to get Android 8.0 shows up

While the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S8 handsets will get Android O for sure, it is very likely that the Galaxy S6 series and the Note 5 phablet will never receive an official update to Android 8.0.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jun 2017 15:55

Huawei Honor 9 premium Android handset launches globally next to Honor Band 3 in July

Huawei confirms global launch of Honor 9 and Honor Band 3

This premium handset powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor and featuring a dual camera setup (12 MP + 20 MP) will hit the Europe in July, starting at €450 EUR - roughly $511 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jun 2017 14:55

New Sharp FS8016 on a benchmark tour

New Sharp FS8016 on a benchmark tour

Sharp's new device, styled "FS8016" has earned our attention by its visits to various benchmarking apps. Snapdragon 660, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 5.5" 2K display.

Ricci Rox, 27 Jun 2017 22:08

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone coming soon as it has just surfaced on FCC's website

Andy Rubin's Essential Phone hits FCC

Although most details are no longer secret, the FCC documents confirm the presence of Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11 ac, as well as NFC, next to support for wireless bands that allow it to work with all US carriers. However, this handset is expected to sell directly to customers only via Sprint.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2017 16:25

Meizu M5c Android smartphone, Meizu unveils list of devices to receive Android Nougat

Meizu reveals list of devices to get Nougat

Meizu comes up with this list extremely late, but after all it is better late than never. Registrations for the Nougat beta program will close on July 2 so until the final build shows up it might take at least a few extra weeks.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2017 10:30

LineageOS to offer seamless system updates

In the beginning, only select devices are expected to get A/B system updates. To be more specific, LineageOS is supposed to bring this Nougat feature to Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL handsets.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2017 07:10

A photo showing off the Nokia 6's large IPS display. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia 6 hits the US early next month at a low price

The Nokia 6 is coming to the States, and soon. It arrives in early July and sports an affordable $229 price tag.

John Garcia, 26 Jun 2017 21:53

Huawei Honor 8 Pro Android phablet coming to India as an Amazon exclusive in early July 2017

Honor 8 Pro to launch in India as an Amazon exclusive

This premium handset offers a 5.7-inch 2K display, next to a HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, a dual-camera setup, all driven by a 4,000 mAh battery.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 19:58

Samsung Galaxy S8+ in Rose Pink finish coming to Taiwan in July 2017

Rose Pink Galaxy S8+ coming next month

Not long after rebranding to blue, gold, and gray color options of the Galaxy S8/S8+ flagships for the Taiwanese market, Samsung decides to launch a limited edition Rose Pink variant in the country. It will become available next month online, for a short period.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 16:10

New Nubia device spotted on TENAA - Z17 Lite?

New Nubia device spotted on TENAA - Z17 Lite?

ZTE Nubia may be about to release a new device, one that's most likely to be the Nubia Z17 Lite. 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and possibly, a Snapdragon 625

Ricci Rox, 26 Jun 2017 16:07

Samsung Pay receives support for Discover cards in late June 2017

Samsung Pay gets support for Discover cards

Although Discover promised its customers to bring the company's cards to Samsung Pay in early 2016, adding this functionality took far longer than expected. However, Discover cards can now finally be added to Samsung Pay.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 15:20

The Galaxy S8 isn't the only flagship Android phone with slim bezels; the G6 wears the look just as well. (Source: CNET)

Deal: LG G6 now available for just US$420

If you want a flagship phone without the flagship tax, a top eBay seller is now selling this year's impressive LG G6 for only US$420.

Douglas Black, 26 Jun 2017 15:10

Oppo R11 Plus billed for June 30 retail date

Oppo R11 Plus billed for June 30 retail date

The Oppo R11 Plus will go on sale on June 30. 6" FHD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, Snapdragon 660, 3880mAh battery.

Ricci Rox, 26 Jun 2017 13:58

Nova Launcher beta with Dynamic Badges feature, Google Now hits Lollipop via Nova Google Companion

Nova Launcher brings Google Now to Lollipop devices

The latest beta build of this popular launcher app for Android delivers Google Now to handsets still stuck with Lollipop. Unfortunately, those who stay away from alpha- and beta-stage software will have to wait until this feature reaches the Nova Launcher app available via Google Play.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 11:50

Asus ZT582KL/ZenPad Z8 2017 Android tablet heading for Verizon Wireless

Asus ZenPad Z8 2017 leaks online

This new slate that should hit Verizon Wireless in the coming weeks might be the same as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-driven ZenPad 3S 8.0 that made its debut at COMPUTEX last month.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 06:42

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Android smartphone with Exynos 7870 processor to launch as Galaxy Halo on Cricket Wireless

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) to hit Cricket Wireless

This 5.5-inch handset is expected to launch as Galaxy Halo on Cricket Wireless, most likely by the end of July. The price should be around $380 USD, and the list of color options allegedly consists of black, pink, gold, and blue.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Jun 2017 06:20

Xiaomi Mi6 Smartphone Review

89% Xiaomi Mi6 Smartphone Review

Insider tip. Anyone looking for a powerful high-end smartphone now, should take a closer look at the Xiaomi Mi6. For about 400 Euros (~$450), Xiaomi's flagship smartphone offers quite a lot, except for LTE-band-20 support. As our test shows, the sixth generation of the Mi series also cannot keep up with the high-end competition in one respect.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.15", 168 g

Marcus Herbrich, 25 Jun 2017 20:58

Details of the Pixel 2 "Taimen" and "Walleye" surface

Details of the Pixel 2 "Taimen" and "Walleye" surface

The medium-sized Muskie was canceled, and we've been left with just the Taimen and Walleye. While both occupy the extremes on the size table, they do share a few similarities in specifications. This year's Pixel devices are shaping up to be entertaining.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2017 11:25

Samsung Galaxy J7 Duos, J5 Duos, and J3 Duos launching next month

Samsung Galaxy J7, J5, and J3 Duos launching next month

The rest of the Galaxy J models will come in just a few weeks starting at 169 Euros for the lower-end J3 SKU.

Allen Ngo, 25 Jun 2017 07:39

Google's latest announcement will bring a feature users of G Suite have come to expect to Gmail for everyone. (Source: Gmail)

Google says it will stop Gmail's scanning of email to target ads

In a recent post to the company blog, Google announced its plans to "more closely align" the free version of Gmail and the enterprise version found in subscription-based G Suite. This includes removing ad personalization based on the contents of your emails.

Sebastian Eifrid, 24 Jun 2017 20:13

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active hits GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active hits GFXBench

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active was spotted on GFXBench earlier on. 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and of course, the Snapdragon 835.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jun 2017 13:32

Ulefone T1 with Helio P25 announced

Ulefone T1 with Helio P25 announced

Ulefone are set for the launch of their new upper mid-range device, the T1. Helio P25, 6GB of RAM, and a whole bunch of LTE frequency bands that would make North American usage viable.

Ricci Rox, 24 Jun 2017 10:50

BlackBerry DTEK60 Android smartphone with 2,560X1,440-pixel display

Next BlackBerry handset might have a full HD display

Although nothing is official yet, it seems that the next BlackBerry smartphone will finally use a common screen resolution and will not use BB's iconic design that includes a QWERTY keyboard.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2017 09:25

More images of the UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro

More images of the UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro

We recently laid our hands on a few images of UMIDIGI's new devices and they look quite good. You may not be getting top of the line features but that form factor won't let you down one bit.

Ricci Rox, 23 Jun 2017 22:52

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