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BlackBerry Hamburg Android smartphone appears at FCC and GFXBench

BlackBerry Hamburg shows up at FCC and GFXBench

This mid-ranger without a physical keyboard is expected to launch loaded with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and 3 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 13:50
Oppo F1s launch event scheduled for August 3rd

Oppo sends out invites for F1s launch event

The successor of the popular Oppo F1 is expected to feature a 16 MP front camera and will be unveiled on August 3rd, as previously rumored.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2016 09:40
TENAA leaks reveal an unannounced Honor Note 8 phablet

TENAA leaks reveal an unannounced Honor Note 8 phablet

Official Huawei teasers suggest a 6.6-inch QHD display and a large 4400 mAh internal battery. Nonetheless, TENAA images show no dual rear cameras for the phablet.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2016 07:46
Cat unveils S60 smartphone with integrated IR camera

Cat S60 with integrated thermal camera now available

The S60 is the world's first rugged smartphone with an integrated thermal camera for consumer use. Prices start at around 650 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2016 08:19
Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now on 13.3 percent of active Android devices

Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now on 13.3 percent of active Android devices

Google Dashboard lays out the current distribution of Android versions. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is gaining ground while Lollipop, KitKat, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Gingerbread have all fallen month-over-month.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2016 01:02
Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch, global smartwatch market falling for the first time

Smartwatch shipments fall for the first time

While global shipments fell 32 percent in the second quarter, Apple's smart wearables faced an impressive downfall - no less than 55 percent.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2016 23:45
Sony Xperia F8331 flagship smartphone leaks

Sony Xperia F8331 flagship smartphone leaks

The model appears to be sporting a new design not found on any existing Xperia X smartphone and will purportedly have 4K recording capabilities.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 23:43
Motorola Moto Z modular Android handset coming to Verizon Wireless

Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force coming to Verizon next week

These 5.5-inch handsets powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and support for Moto Mods are available for pre-order and will be available starting July 28.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2016 13:35
The packaging of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 reveals core specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specifications leak

The retail packaging suggests a 10-core SoC, 3 GB RAM, and a large 4100 mAh battery for the 5.5-inch smartphone.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 09:55
Google Play Store ready for testing on the Pixel and Acer R 11 Chromebooks

Google Play Store ready for testing on the Pixel and Acer R 11 Chromebooks

The Google Chromebook Pixel and Acer Chromebook R 11 can now be updated for testing Play Store apps on Chrome OS. Full compatibility with all apps is not guaranteed.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 04:28
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Smartphone Review

80% Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) Smartphone Review

Expensive entry. Samsung launches a 2016 update of its entry-level device Galaxy J1, but the price was increased. Samsung is once again not very generous in terms of features. Can the smartphone justify the additional price, or should you have a look at the rivals?
Samsung Exynos 3475 Quad, ARM Mali-T720, 4.5", 131 g
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jul 2016 03:43
Samsung Gear S2 de Grisogono limited edition smartwatch

Samsung Gear S3 and Galaxy Tab S3 might launch in September

Italian technology journalist Antonio Monaco has confirmed an older rumor, so it looks like the Galaxy Tab S3 and the Gear S3 will arrive at IFA 2016.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2016 18:55
HTC 10 Lifestyle now available in Europe

HTC 10 Lifestyle now available in Europe

Online retailers in Poland and the Netherlands are already listing the 5.2-inch HTC 10 Lifestyle with a high starting price of 680 Euros. The smartphone is essentially the HTC 10 with a more mainstream Snapdragon 652 SoC.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2016 09:54
Chuwi to launch Vi10 Plus 2-in-1 detachable with dual-boot this month

Chuwi to launch dual-boot Vi10 Plus 2-in-1 detachable this month

The 10.8-inch Windows 10/Android hybrid tablet will include an Intel Atom SoC and up to 4 GB of RAM with a decently sized 8400 mAh battery.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2016 08:11
Wiko Lenny 3 Smartphone Review

78% Wiko Lenny 3 Smartphone Review

The 3rd Generation. The Wiko Lenny 3 applies a fresh coat of paint to the budget smartphone series. Wiko hopes the improved screen and cameras will receive good customer reviews. We reviewed the smartphone and here are our findings.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 177 g
Florian Wimmer, 20 Jul 2016 20:12
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua waterproof Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and M5 get Android Marshmallow

Both handsets have just begun to receive Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and the latest security updates.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2016 19:55
Meizu MX6 Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio X20 and fingerprint reader

Meizu unveils MX6 Android handset

This 5.5-inch smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, has 4 GB memory and 32 GB internal storage, being expected to debut in China at the end of the month, starting at $300 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2016 13:55
Sony Xperia X Performance Android smartphone now available in the US

Sony Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA now up for sale in the US

All the three models now available in the US have 5 inch screens, being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek processors, with prices that start at $279.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jul 2016 12:40
Huawei launches GX8 successor in China

Huawei launches GX8 successor in China

Known locally as the Maimang 5, this 5.5-inch mid-range smartphone will likely launch elsewhere as the G9 or GX9.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 20 Jul 2016 07:21
ZTE Axon 7 now available for pre-order in the U.S. for $400 USD

ZTE Axon 7 now available for pre-order in the U.S. for $400 USD

The smartphone launches on August 17th in two color options and the first set of buyers will receive a free case cover.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 Jul 2016 06:03
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Android tablet gets Marshmallow update on T-Mobile

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 gets Android Marshmallow

The update has about 1 GB in size and delivers Android 6.0.1 to the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 on T-Mobile.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2016 22:30
Specifications leak on upcoming unnamed Xiaomi smartphone (Source: Dailytech)

Specifications leak on upcoming unnamed Xiaomi smartphone

It's unclear if the specifications are detailing the Mi Note 2 Pro, Mi 5s, or a completely different model, but its FHD OLED display and UFS 2.0 storage are impressive hardware nonetheless.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2016 04:19
Archos 50e Neon budget smartphone now available for 80 Euros

Archos 50e Neon budget smartphone now available for 80 Euros

The 5-inch smartphone will ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and come in Citrus Yellow and Black Night color options for 80 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Jul 2016 07:41
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 images leak ahead of August 2nd Unpacked event

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 images leak ahead of August 2nd Unpacked event

Pictures suggest a 5.7-inch display with curved edges and a watertight chassis not unlike the Galaxy S7.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 18 Jul 2016 06:46
Asus ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone 3 Max launch event in Vietnam

Asus intros Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Max

These two new Zenfone 3 models come both with a fingerprint reader and offer mid-range specs at prices between $200 USD and $270 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2016 17:35
Render images of unknown Google smartwatches leak

Render images of unknown Google smartwatches leak

Android Police says Google may launch smartwatches codenamed "Swordfish" and "Angelfish" complete with Android Wear 2.0 software.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 17 Jul 2016 07:53
Huawei announces Honor 8 with dual rear cameras for 270 Euros

Huawei announces Honor 8 with dual rear cameras for 270 Euros

The 5.2-inch FHD smartphone is now available in China in five different colors and three different SKUs.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 17 Jul 2016 06:14
Asus C301SA Chromebook with 64 GB of internal storage coming soon

Asus C301SA Chromebook with 64 GB of internal storage coming soon

The 13.3-inch FHD Chromebook is expected to retail for just $300 USD. A touchscreen option may not be available.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2016 22:05
Alcatel Idol 4S Android smartphone with JBL headphones and VR headset

Alcatel Idol 4S smartphone now up for pre-order

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-powered Android smartphone can be pre-ordered for $350 USD and is expected to begin shipping in early August.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2016 15:50
Motorola Moto E3 Android smartphone coming in September 2016

Motorola Moto E3 coming in September

Considering its specs, it looks like this handset is just the Moto G4 Play using a different name. This handset is scheduled to hit the UK for around $130 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jul 2016 14:40
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 makes an appearance on GeekBench

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 makes an appearance on GeekBench

Both the Exynos 8890 model and its Snapdragon 820 variant are listed on Geekbench complete with single-core and multi-core scores.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2016 00:17
July update for Google patches over 100 vulnerabilities

Latest update for Android devices patches over 100 vulnerabilities

Nearly one-third of the bugs are considered critical and could allow for malware to be installed.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 14 Jul 2016 23:29
The Meizu smartphone is coming early next week

Meizu MX6 specifications leak on AnTuTu

Meizu has confirmed a July 19th reveal date, but an entry on AnTuTu has already revealed some hard specifications on the smartphone.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 14 Jul 2016 19:53
LG V10 Android flagship to get a successor in September 2016

LG V20 might launch in September

The handset that will arrive as LG V10's successor is expected to show up at IFA 2016 in Berlin, but the details are still unknown.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2016 13:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android flagship outsells Apple's iPhone 6S in the US

Samsung Galaxy S7 is outselling the iPhone 6S in the US

The Galaxy S7 series recorded a market share of 16 percent in the US, while Apple's iPhone 6S and 6S Plus only got a slice of 14.6 percent of their home market.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2016 11:55
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821

Asus unveils ZenFone 3 Deluxe phablet

The 5.7-inch Android Marshmallow device will have a variant with 256 GB UFS 2.0 internal storage, 6 GB RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, as well as two Snapdragon 820-powered ones.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2016 11:35
Samsung Pay customers are happier than those using Apple Pay

Samsung Pay beats Apple Pay once again

After outgrowing Apple Pay, now Samsung's mobile wallet also records a higher customer satisfaction number than its competitor.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2016 22:30
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Android tablet with MediaTek MT8176 processor and 4 GB RAM

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 is now official

This Android tablet with a high-resolution 9.7-inch display and 4 GB RAM is expected to hit Taiwan in August, where it will retail for about $340 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2016 18:30
Leaked Xiaomi Mi 5s renders show dual rear cameras

Leaked Xiaomi Mi 5s renders show dual rear cameras

Other supposed features include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a pressure-sensitive touchscreen.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jul 2016 06:28
OnePlus 3 Smartphone Review

89% OnePlus 3 Smartphone Review

Power player. All good things come in threes. Probably this is just what the Chinese smartphone manufacturer was thinking when it launched the third generation of the flagship killer: The OnePlus 3. But it is not all roses.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.5", 161 g
Daniel Schmidt, 13 Jul 2016 00:50
Vivo X7 launch day queue, first day sales were impressive

Vivo X7 sold over 250,000 units on its first day

While LG sold around 1.6 million G5 units in the first month, Vivo managed to sell more than 250,000 X7 handsets during the first day on the market.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2016 18:25
HTC 10 Android flagship to get a Desire sibling by the end of 2016

HTC Desire 10 might launch later this year

The handset is rumored to feature a dual-LED flash setup and to hit the market by the end of 2016, but no other details have been mentioned so far.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2016 16:25
Acer Chromebook R 11 CB5-132T-C8ZW Preview

Acer Chromebook R 11 CB5-132T-C8ZW Preview

Play Store apps on Chrome OS... almost. The latest Acer Chromebook convertible will be compatible with Play Store apps upon launch. Our pre-release developer unit, however, has been having some issues. Nonetheless, we can provide our take on the hardware and chassis while Acer continues to patch out bugs.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics (Braswell), 11.6", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Jul 2016 20:23
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) Android tablet hits the US market

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 now up for pre-order in the US

Only the 16 GB variant of this Android slate is now available for pre-order in the US, at a price of $299.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2016 10:30
The Galaxy Note 7 will be incompatible with the existing Gear VR if its USB Type-C rumor proves to be true

New Gear VR could launch with upcoming Galaxy Note 7

Mysterious Samsung device with the model name SM-R323 appears on tracking database just weeks ahead of the planned Galaxy Note 7 launch event.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jul 2016 05:43
Honor 5C Smartphone Review

84% Honor 5C Smartphone Review

It's an honor. A superb screen and decent camera wrapped in a metal casing – with a price of under 200 Euros (~$223), the Honor 5C makes a big impression. This review reveals whether the 5.2-inch smartphone is really that great.
HiSilicon Kirin 650, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 5.2", 156 g
Florian Wimmer, 11 Jul 2016 03:53
Possible Google Nexus 2016 design leaked

Possible Google Nexus 2016 design leaked

At least two size options should be coming differing only in internal specifications and dimensions. Unlike the Nexus 5X or 6P, the housing may be made mostly of aluminum.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jul 2016 08:53
The RGB ring around the rear camera could help take better selfies

Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 refresh could carry Smart Glow notification feature

If successful on the entry-level Galaxy J2, Samsung may expand the feature for its mainstream and high-end offerings as well.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jul 2016 07:56
Huawei P9 Plus Smartphone Review

89% Huawei P9 Plus Smartphone Review

Is everything better with the Plus? The new P9 Plus from Huawei is not just a bigger version of the standard P9, the display differs completely from the smaller sibling as well. The Press Touch feature is also reserved for the Plus model.
HiSilicon Kirin 955, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 5.5", 162 g
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jul 2016 07:53
ZTE Nubia N1 with 5000 mAh battery now official

ZTE Nubia N1 with 5000 mAh battery now official

The affordable 5.5-inch Nubia N1 should provide long runtimes with its large capacity battery for 230 Euros. Official SKUs for regions outside of China have not yet been announced.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 09 Jul 2016 03:40

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