Notebookcheck Logo

Android

    settings restrict
Page Type
Restrict articles to display by Page Type. Each article only falls under one Page Type category.
, , , , , , ,
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,    
Tags
Restrict articles to display by their associated tags. Articles can have multiple tags and can be further restricted with the "and" or search relation.
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,    
Search
Search by article title: 
additional restrictions: Android
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Android smartphone, 40 percent Samsung users willing to switch

Samsung might lose almost half of its smartphone users

A recent survey suggests that no less than 40 percent of Samsung's smartphone users have plans to drop the maker of the ill-fated Note 7 for another brand when buying their next handset.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2016 10:45
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Desaster: Third quarter profit slashed by a third

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Third quarter profit slashed by a third

Samsung expects Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation will wipe operating profit over the next six month. Samsung Electronics plans to normalize its mobile business by expanding sales of flagship models such as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.
Ronald Matta, 14 Oct 2016 10:00
Lenovo Moto G4 Play Smartphone Review

82% Lenovo Moto G4 Play Smartphone Review

Round 4. The Moto G4 Play may be the cheapest device of the Moto G lineup, but Lenovo has not cut all the corners. In our tests, the 5-inch Android smartphone impressed us with its good price-to-performance ratio, good hardware and long runtimes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ8016, Adreno 306, 5", 137 g
Manuel Masiero, 14 Oct 2016 08:33
Sharp Aquos Xx3 Android smartphone coming in February 2017

Sharp Aquos Xx3 mini Android smartphone now official

This 4.7-inch handset has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor under the hood, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It will hit the market in February 2017.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 17:05
Futuremark: Android performance of LG Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5

Futuremark: Android performance of LG Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5

With the major update of PCMark for Android benchmark app Futuremark adds another new feature, the ability to compare scores across Android versions as OS updates can breathe new life into older devices.
Ronald Matta, 13 Oct 2016 14:58
Xiaomi Mi Max Prime Android phablet with 6.44-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime unveiled in India

This new phablet has an impressive 6.44-inch display and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 12:05
Huawei Mate 9 renders show flat and curved screen variants

Huawei Mate 9 to come in flat and curved screen variants

A recent image shows both different designs for this upcoming handset, but it looks like the curved one will only be available in China, unfortunately.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 08:45
Huawei Honor 8 Android smartphone and lower specced Honor 8 Smart now available in India

Huawei Honor 8 and Honor 8 Smart hit India

In addition to the 5.2-inch Honor 8 that is already available in other markets, Huawei also introduced the cheaper Smart, a device targeting the Indian market.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 22:15
BlackBerry DTEK60 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC

BlackBerry DTEK60 now up for pre-order in the US

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-driven handset formerly known as Argon has a 21 MP main camera, 4 GB RAM, and can be purchased for $499.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 20:20
Huawei Honor Holly 3 Android smartphone with Kirin 620 processor and 2 GB RAM

Huawei launches Honor Holly 3 Android smartphone

This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB expandable storage, all for a price around $150 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 18:05
The IMX 398 sensor in the Oppo R9s is supposed to guarantee amazing quality pictures

Oppo touts image quality of the Sony IMX 398 sensor in its R9s teasers

Oppo has been busy teasing the R9s lately, letting people know that the Sony IMX 398 sensor will be able to capture amazing pictures thanks to a combination of distinct features like a F/1.7 aperture and dual-core autofocus.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2016 18:00
Android Nougat statue at Googleplex, Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming in October 2016

Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming later this month

Expected to launch in December, Android 7.1 Nougat will get a Developer Preview release soon, with the Nexus 5X, the Nexus 6P, and the Pixel C the first devices to receive it.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 10:15
Yu Yutopia smartphone with Cyanogen OS

Cyanogen OS goes modular

Soon after naming a new CEO, Cyanogen Inc. announces that all interested device makers will be able to license just some features instead of a full OS.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 21:50
Samsung discontinues the Galaxy Note 7 for good

Samsung kills the Galaxy Note 7

The saga of this ill-fated Android device has come to an abrupt end - in a very expensive move, Samsung completely drops its latest Galaxy Note phablet.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 18:59
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini Android smartphone to get a successor next week

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini successor might arrive next week

Expected to launch as ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S, this handset might focus on mobile photography features as its predecessor, but there are no details available yet.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 14:30
Samsung Galaxy S8 might launch during Galaxy Unpacked 2017 in February

MWC 2017 | Samsung Galaxy S8 migh launch in February 2017

What appears like a leaked image of a future Galaxy Unpacked event suggests that this next-gen flagship is scheduled to show up at MWC 2017.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 10:25
Will OnePlus release a new model with LCD-panel and Snapdragon 821 processor?

OnePlus 3: Production stop and new model with LCD-panel possible

According to industry sources, OnePlus could stop production of the OnePlus 3 in order to have free capacities for a follow-up model with LCD-panel and Snapdragon 821 processor.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2016 09:21
Nokia Android smartphone teaser 2016

Nokia D1C shows up on AnTuTu

The first Nokia smartphone with Android has been spotted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 on board, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 09:20
The Snapdragon 830 has already arrived in India, ready to be tested.

Qualcomm: Snapdragon 830 units on their way to India

Test units with Qualcomm's next generation processor MSM8998 on board have turned up on India's import/export database Zauba. Most likely, this model will be next year's Snapdragon 830 and power a lot of high-end Android phones in 2017.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2016 08:55
Samsung warns users about using the Galaxy Note 7 and stops worldwide sales.

Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have been stopped

Samsung issued a statemen, warning users about using the Galaxy Note 7 and asking all retail partners and carriers to stop selling it. This comes just one day after Samsung stopped production of the Galaxy Note 7.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2016 08:38
HTC One Watch smartwatch images leak on Weibo

HTC One Watch shows up online

After a very long time in the rumor mill, it looks like the HTC smartwatch might finally be ready to hit the market, as shown by the images that surfaced on Weibo.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 18:25
Huawei Honor 6X Android smartphone as shown at TENAA

Huawei Honor 6X launching next week

This 5.5-inch handset is expected to hit the market powered by a Huawei Kirin 620 processor and to retail for a price of roughly $200 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 16:55
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Android smartphone with Exynos 7870 and 3 GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime hits the Philippines

This Exynos 7870-powered handset with a 5.5-inch full HD TFT display hits the third market, less than one month after reaching Vietnam and India.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 11:10
Samsung halts Galaxy Note 7 production due to repeated explosions

Samsung halts Galaxy Note 7 production

After five incidents involving Note 7 units that were supposed to be safe, it looks like Samsung has decided to stop production of this phablet.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 08:45
Even the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units seem to be unfit for general use.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units still exploding: Stop using them!

Last week has been a disastrous one for Samsung and its current flagship the Galaxy Note 7. Even the new model that was said to be safe to use, exploded in five cases and caused injuries. Tech magazines recommend to stop using them and get a refund.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 23:01
Backorders of the OnePlus 3 take three weeks to ship: Is a new version coming?

OnePlus 3 running out of stock: New version coming?

Chinese Weibo is the source of a new rumor that a new version of the OnePlus 3 is coming. The current OnePlus 3 seems to run low on stock again and takes at least three weeks to ship in the US.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 22:37
The  Kirin 960 will be the first processor with ARM Cortex-A73 cores.

Huawei: The Kirin 960 processor might be revealed on October 19th

Huawei has sent out invitations for a press event on October 19th. The company did not reveal what product it will show on that day but it is widely believed to be the Kirin 960 processor, successor to last year's Kirin 950.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 20:05
The new Sony IMX 398 Sensor will have its debut in the Oppo R9s.

Oppo will release the R9s with new Sony sensor on October 19th

Oppo made it official. Event invitations point to October 19th as the start of its R9s smartphone, successor to the successful Oppo 9R. There might even be a Plus-version and both are said to feature a new Sony IMX-sensor.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 19:50
Leagoo M5 Smartphone Review

78% Leagoo M5 Smartphone Review

Hottie!Leagoo's M5 is an affordable entry-level smartphone with one great feature - according to the manufacturer, the screen is fracture and breakage resistant should it be dropped. To achieve this, the manufacturer has installed a solid metal frame and an especially hardened glass front. However, this resistance seems to be at the expense of heat dissipation since the M5 presents its hot side in the test.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Oct 2016 04:54
UMi Super Euro Edition Smartphone Review

77% UMi Super Euro Edition Smartphone Review

Limited edition. Only 999 UMi Super Euro Edition smartphones were supposedly released worldwide. The blue smartphone is thus pretty exclusive, although it doesn't differ much from the standard UMi Super. The smartphone from China is great in some areas, but some features are far from "super".
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 202 g
Florian Wimmer, 09 Oct 2016 04:51
Sharp unveils Corner R smartphone with bezel-free FHD display

Sharp unveils Corner R smartphone with bezel-free FHD display

A prototype 5.2-inch FHD smartphone from Sharp makes its debut at an electronics show in Japan.
Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2016 02:15
The LG V20 will be the first phone to support LTE band 66.

LG V20: First smartphone supporting LTE-Band 66 starts shipping October 28th

T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Wind in Canada all announced recently that they will start shipping the LG V20 on October 28th. The LG V20 is the first smartphone to offer band 66 support, which will improve speed and offer better indoor reception.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Oct 2016 21:46
This could very well be a prototype unit of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2.

Xiaomi: Possible Mi Note 2 prototype unit leaked

Pictures of an unkown Xiaomi phone appeared on Weibo yesterday. Even though no information was supplied with the pictures, it seems likely that this indeed isX the Mi Note 2.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Oct 2016 21:17
Oppo 9Rs and 9Rs Plus are coming to China soon.

Oppo 9Rs (Plus): TV spot and official teaser

Oppo is said to unveil the successor to the Oppo R9 phone in two weeks but the company has already started to tease the R9s and R9s Plus on Weibo and Chinese national TV.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Oct 2016 14:32
LeEco chose the Le Max 2 as their first high-end phone for the US-market.

LeEco Le Max2 & Le S3: This is LeEco's first US-Phone lineup

LeEco leaked details about their first US-phone and TV-lineup by accidentally publishing information ahead of time. Here is what's coming to the US in 10 days.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Oct 2016 14:06
Samsung may manufacture both the Snapdragon 830 and Exynos 8895

Samsung may manufacture both the Snapdragon 830 and Exynos 8895

Samsung and Qualcomm are reportedly partnering on a new 10 nm FoPLP manufacturing process for use on both the next generation Snapdragon and Exynos SoCs.
Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2016 05:47
Oukitel U7 Plus Smartphone Review

78% Oukitel U7 Plus Smartphone Review

There is strong shadow where there is much light. It is quite justified to be skeptical about the quality of smartphones sold at a street price of around 75 Euros (~$84). Oukitel, however, proves that a manufacturer can build an appealing device even in the very low-budget sector with its U7 Plus model. Although some compromises have to be made when buying the entry-level smartphone, Oukitel's U7 Plus convinces with its good price-performance ratio in the test.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 5.5", 195 g
Marcus Herbrich, 08 Oct 2016 01:20
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC coming to the US

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe coming to the US

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 821-powered phablet is scheduled to hit the US market by the end of October, carrying a price tag of $799 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2016 18:55
Kodak smartphone teaser late 2016

Kodak teasing a new smartphone

The new handset is expected to launch in two weeks, but there is no information on the specs of this successor to the mid-range IM5 smartphone.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2016 17:55
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablets to face a second recall

Sprint to replace "safe" Galaxy Note 7 units

After the first incident with a supposedly safe Note 7, Sprint has decided to allow its customers to replace their last-gen Samsung phablets with any other handset.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Oct 2016 15:25
Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note7 blows up in a plane

Replacement Note 7 catches fire inside an airplane

A replacement unit obtained from AT&T apparently blew up on a Southwest Airlines flight, but the plane was still at the gate and, fortunately, nobody was injured.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Oct 2016 15:15
Lenovo PHAB2 Pro Tango Android phone launching in November 2016

Lenovo PHAB2 Pro Tango handset coming next month

While Project Ara has been dropped, it looks like the Project Tango-born PHAB2 Pro phablet is finally ready to hit the market and will begin shipping in November.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Oct 2016 13:35
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet now back in stock at T-Mobile

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 returns to T-Mobile

Although this carrier still has to replace some Note 7 units with battery issues, sales of safe handsets will resume tomorrow on T-Mobile.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Oct 2016 18:35
Google Android 7.1 Nougat coming soon to Nexus devices

Android 7.1 update coming to Nexus devices

The developer preview version of Android 7.1 Nougat is expected to come out by the end of the year, targeting at least the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6, and Pixel C devices.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Oct 2016 13:45
Google Pixel and Pixel XL Android smartphones now up for pre-order on Verizon Wireless

Google Pixel now up for pre-order on Verizon

Verizon Wireless is the only carrier to have the new Pixel and Pixel XL handsets up for pre-order at this time. Their full retail prices are $649.99 USD and $769.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Oct 2016 10:30
New Samsung Galaxy Note7 emojis late September 2016 update

Samsung Galaxy Note7 gets new emojis

Next to the new green icon for units not affected by the notorious exploding battery issue, the phablet also gets a rich set of new emojis with the latest update.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Oct 2016 20:45
Huawei MediaPad M3 Android tablet coming soon to the US

Huawei MediaPad M3 confirmed to hit the US

This 8.4-inch, Kirin 950-powered Android tablet will soon land on US soil, but the details of its launch are not public yet.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Oct 2016 16:15
Windows Hello for Windows 10 might soon hit Android as well

Windows Hello might hit Android

Windows fans also using Android devices might soon be able to use the fingerprint and face recognition authentication technologies currently available on Windows 10.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Oct 2016 15:10
The blue Pixel XL might be a Verizon exclusive. Today it will be officially unveiled.

Verizon Google Pixel leak and pricing information: What is Google Magic?

Just a few hours before Google's big hardware event today, yet another leak surfaced recently, unveiling a blue version of the phones and some Verizon pricing information. It also mentioned a new buzzword: Google Magic
Alexander Fagot, 04 Oct 2016 10:07
You can watch the Google event live today at 9 am PT, noon ET and 5 pm UK time.

Today is Google Pixel day: Watch the live stream here!

We are expecting to see a bunch of hardware, including the Pixel Phones, Google Home, a VR-headset and a new Chromecast. Google might also be giving us a glimpse into the future by teasing Andromeda.
Alexander Fagot, 04 Oct 2016 10:07

Tags

3D Printing (231) 5G (5287) 6G (3) Accessory (9006) AI (2114) Alder Lake (1080) AMD (6199) Android (28123) Anime / Manga (51) Apple (5971) Arc (232) ARM (8639) Arrow Lake (324) Astronomy / Space (414) Audio (2767) Benchmark (555) Biotech (336) Blackwell RTX 5000 (297) Business (11710) Camera (1746) CES 2026 (222) Cezanne (Zen 3) (267) Charts (875) Chromebook (518) Climate (9) Comics (16) Concept / Prototype (222) Console (3918) Convertible / 2-in-1 (2170) CPU (275) Cryptocurrency (393) Cyberlaw (721) Deal (6111) Desktop (7561) DIY (398) Drone (182) E-Ink (166) E-Mobility (3981) Education (68) Exclusive (35) Fail (2109) FemTech (15) Foldable (1825) Gadget (5107) Galaxy A (222) Galaxy M (10) Galaxy S (2801) Galaxy Tab (664) Game Releases (877) Gamecheck (238) Gamescom 2025 (37) Gaming (20189) Garmin   Gator Range (1) Geforce (4885) Google Pixel (1640) GPU (2299) Hack / Data Breach (60) Handheld (1782) Health (71) Home Theater (1147) How To (99) Humor (23) IFA 2025 (86) Intel (2393) Intel Evo (392) Internet of Things (IoT) (1013) iOS (1340) iPad (322) iPad Pro (694) iPhone (2900) Jasper Lake (60) Laptop (13512) Launch (10956) Leaks / Rumors (16960) Linux / Unix (1022) List (406) Lucienne (Zen 2) (51) Lunar Lake (261) MacBook (1156) macOS (143) Medusa Point   Meteor Lake (382) Microsoft (397) Mini PC (1670) Monitor (2408) Movies / TV-Shows (186) MS Surface (64) MSI (524) NAS (63) Network (31) Nova Lake (6) Nvidia (824) Open Source (335) Opinion (396) Panther Lake (66) Public Transport (23) Radeon (548) Raptor Lake (728) Renewable (431) Renoir (379) Retro (221) Review Snippet (1642) RISC-V (58) Robot / Robotics (146) Robot Vacuum (78) Rollable (1) Rugged (195) Ryzen (Zen) (2206) Samsung (916) Science (1051) Security (1502) Server/Datacenter (140) SFF (6) Single-Board Computer (SBC) (609) Smart Home (3478) Smartphone (27390) Smartwatch (4533) Snapdragon X Series (138) Social Media (253) Software (10352) Sports / e-Sports (140) Storage (2667) Tablet (5626) ThinkPad (1676) Thunderbolt (1403) Touchscreen (8235) Ultrabook (2708) Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) (1009) Watch (27) Wearable (6258) Wi-Fi 7 (328) Wi-Fi 8   Windows (8345) Workstation (1374) XPS (424) Zen 3 (Vermeer) (352) Zen 4 (589) Zen 5 (499) Zen 6 (17)
Please share our article, every link counts!
Mail Logo
Google Logo Add as a preferred
source on Google
Redaktion, 2013-05- 8 (Update: 2013-09-27)