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Samsung Galaxy S8+ Android flagship now coming with 6 GB RAM in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy S8+ with 6 GB RAM hits Hong Kong

This version will not reach any other market for now. Shipments are scheduled to begin before the end of the month, the price of a flagship with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage reaching the equivalent of almost $900 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 15 May 2017 08:55

HTC's U Ultra is the latest in a long line of HTC devices to meet a tepid reception. (Source: HTC)

HTC pledges to streamline operations after 8th consecutive quarter of losses

Taiwanese ODM HTC has reported its 8th consecutive quarter of losses this Q1 2017. The latest financial report from the company revealed its lowest revenue in a year. The upcoming flagship HTC U 11 is a possible bright-spot for the company this year.

Douglas Black, 15 May 2017 03:39

HTC U 11 teaser claims "360 real-life recording" features

HTC U 11 teaser claims "360 real-life recording" features

A teaser launched just days ahead of the official reveal is seemingly hinting at 360-degree recording capabilities, but this is likely an exaggeration for extra-wide front and rear camera sensors.

Allen Ngo, 14 May 2017 08:18

Project Treble will introduce a new "Vendor Interface" between the Android framework and OEM implementation. (Image: Android Dev Blog)

Google hopes to speed up Android updates from OEMs with Project Treble

Project Treble aims to create an API, allowing vendors to focus on changes to the Android framework rather than changing specific code in the OS for their devices. The result will hopefully be faster and more reliable OS updates from all OEMs.

Sam Medley, 13 May 2017 21:34

Gionee S10 Android smartphone with dual cameras leaks online

Dual-camera Gionee S10 handset coming soon

This upcoming handset is expected to hit the market with a MediaTek MT6755 processor on board, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a dual-camera setup, all with Android 7.0 Nougat on top.

Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2017 08:55

Vivo X9s Plus spotted at TENAA for certification

Vivo X9s Plus spotted at TENAA for certification

The X9s Plus and its dual front-facing cameras could be one of the first smartphones to ship with the Snapdragon 660 SoC.

Allen Ngo, 13 May 2017 04:15

Google's "Taimen" phone leaks on Geekbench

The next flagship from Google may have been posted on Geekbench 4, giving us a first look at its speedy performance.

Sam Medley, 12 May 2017 23:04

Nubia Z17 Android flagship with dual-camera setup and Snapdragon 835

Nubia Z17 apparently surfaces online

Next to a few TENAA images, there is one fresh AnTuTu entry related to this upcoming handset. The specs it reveals include a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, as well as a dual-camera setup.

Codrut Nistor, 12 May 2017 21:55

Possibly the best-looking smartphone under $200. (Source: Sony Mobile)

Sony's affordable Xperia L1 is now available in the US

The L1's gorgeous appearance belies its $199 price tag. Under the hood, however, the phone packs components more in line with its mid-range price.

John Garcia, 12 May 2017 19:11

HTC U11/Ocean Android flagship unconfirmed yet, surfaces on GFXBench

HTC U11 shows up on GFXBench

Also known as HTC Ocean, this 5.5-inch handset surfaces online once again. The list of specs revealed by GFXBench includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 23:55

ZTE Blade X Max Android phablet with 6-inch full HD display and quad-core Snapdragon processor

ZTE Blade X Max hits Cricket Wireless

This 6-inch phablet is now official and has the specs mentioned by the latest rumors, including a quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. The price can go as low as $99 USD for new Cricket Wireless customers (regular price is $150 USD).

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 21:15

The rumored flagship-tier flip phone from Samsung, the SM-W2017. (Image: The Investor)

Samsung may be working on a flagship-class flip phone

The clamshell design may live on in a rumored Samsung device boasting some smartphone features, including OLED displays, a fingerprint reader, and a Snapdragon 430.

Sam Medley, 11 May 2017 16:56

Garmin Quatix 5 marine GPS smartwatch series coming in June 2017

Garmin Quatix 5 marine GPS smartwatch coming next month

This new smart wearable is based on the Fenix 5 platform and comes in two variants, priced at $599.99 USD (basic) and $849.99 USD (sapphire crystal display protection and stainless steel band).

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 16:20

Huawei Honor 8 Lite Android smartphone now available in India

Honor 8 Lite launches in India

This 5.2-inch handset that was unveiled back in February is now available in India, where the only variant up for purchase right now is the $279 USD model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, in a premium black finish.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 13:45

Getac ZX70 rugged Android tablet compatible with IP67 and MIL-STD 810G standards

Getac ZX70 rugged tablet now official

This new 7-inch Android tablet for use in the field comes with Marshmallow on board and has been certified to comply with the IP67 and MIL-STD 810G standards for protection from water submersion and extreme conditions.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2017 12:55

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ red tint display issue solved by a software update on AT&T

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AT&T get the red tint fix update

Although this patch has been around for a while, it is now finally available for AT&T users as well. Once applied, it offers an easy way for Galax7 S8/S8+ users to eliminate the red tint issue.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 21:45

Image: To the Moon on Google Play Store

Indie hit To The Moon comes to Android

Highly praised for its story and soundtrack, To the Moon now brings its one-of-a-kind experience to Android.

Sam Medley, 10 May 2017 21:10

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 launches in Taiwan priced at $657 USD (32 GB WiFi version)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 arrives in Taiwan

This tablet that was unveiled back at MWC 2017 is now ready to go on sale in Taiwan, where it will hit the market in two days starting around $657 USD for the 32 GB WiFi variant.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 10:35

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Android smartphone with dual-camera setup and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom finally hits the US

After quite a long wait, this 5.5-inch handset powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor and featuring a dual-camera setup with a 2.3X optical zoom factor can be acquired in the US for $329 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2017 07:10

Unlocked Galaxy S7 units in the US get Android Nougat

Unlocked Galaxy S7 handsets in the US get Android Nougat

After quite a few carrier variants received the new firmware, the Galaxy S7 SM-G930U model finally gets the first Android Nougat-based update. Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge units in the US should follow soon as well.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 20:55

Unlocked phones are only available in Midnight Black at this time. (Source: TechCrunch)

Unlocked Galaxy S8/S8+ now available in the US

Pre-orders for the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available with an availability date set for May 31st.

Isaac Brown, 09 May 2017 19:56

HTC has confirmed their next flagship, the HTC U 11, is coming on May 16. (Source: Android Headlines)

HTC continues revenue slump after disappointing U Ultra and U Play sales

HTC is struggling against stiff competition from China and weak smartphone sales, but they're not through the woods yet. If their recent financial report is any indication, their HTC U 11 will need to pull its weight.

Isaac Brown, 09 May 2017 19:54

Upcoming Nubia Android smartphone with dual-camera setup, probably the Z17 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor

New Nubia handset leaks online

This upcoming handset features a dual-camera setup, as well as the flash strip design that was introduced by the Meizu E2. Although this might be wrong, the leaked image might show the Snapdragon 835-driven Nubia Z17.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 16:20

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet to get a successor later this month

Asus ZenFone 4 Max surfaces online

This 5.5-inch handset was listed on an official Asus website apparently by accident, being removed promptly. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4G LTE, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 15:45

LG X power2 Android smartphone coming to the US in May 2017

LG X power2 coming to the US this month

Although it was supposed to arrive in June, this smartphone with a massive 4,500 mAh battery and a 13 MP main camera with Zero Shutter Lag is expected to hit the North American market by the end of this month.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 15:15

Oukitel K10000 Pro Android smartphone with 10,000 mAh battery

Oukitel K10000 Pro coming soon

The successor of the handset with a 10,000 mAh power pack unveiled back in late 2015 promises to arrive with the same massive battery, next to a MediaTek MT6750T processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and a 12V/2A charger that can fully charge it in about three hours.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 12:35

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android phablet successor apparently in the works

Samsung Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C10 Plus are in the works

These two new handsets are expected to debut as the direct successors of the Galaxy C9 and C9 Pro. Their model numbers are SM-C9100 and SM-C9150/9158, but no other details are available right now.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 10:55

More analysts showing Huawei well ahead of competitors in China

More analysts showing Huawei well ahead of competitors in China

Huawei knocks Oppo back to second place with Xiaomi inching closer to overtaking Apple in the Chinese smartphone market.

Allen Ngo, 09 May 2017 07:55

Huawei Watch smartwatch gets Android Wear 2.0 firmware

Huawei Watch gets Android Wear 2.0

This long-awaited update has finally started its rollout. The first reports about it surfaced on Reddit, and there is no official info about it yet. This update was expected to arrive at the end of March.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 06:55

Opera Max Android app now updated to version 3.0.31

Opera Max 3.0 rolls out

This major update of Opera's web browser for Android devices turns the app into "a smart assistant," adding enhanced data management and savings, unlimited privacy protection, as well as a new design.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2017 06:25

The Blackberry Priv and Passport are no longer available directly from Blackberry. (Image: Blackberry)

Blackberry pulls Priv and Passport from online store

The smartphones were pulled from Blackberry's online store this morning, as well as older devices like the Classic. The DTEK50 and DTEK60 are still available for purchase at discounted prices.

Sam Medley, 08 May 2017 22:28

OnePlus has a reputation for delivering excellent phones at affordable prices since its launch in 2013 with the OnePlus One, which started at $299. (Source: ZDNet)

OnePlus officially announces OnePlus 5 launch date

The OnePlus 3 and recently launched OnePlus 3T will get a worthy successor in the OnePlus 5 which is coming this summer. OnePlus is known for offering fans smartphones with high-end specs well below the cost of flagships from Apple, Samsung, and Google.

Isaac Brown, 08 May 2017 16:11

Xiaomi's MIUI 8 custom UI successor coming soon with split-screen and Android Nougat

MIUI 9 leaks online

The new MIUI version is expected to show up in the middle of 2017. This new firmware would be based on Nougat, and its list of features is said to include screen recording, split-screen, picture-in-picture, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 08 May 2017 06:00

Oppo unveils F3 Selfie Expert smartphone with dual front-facing cameras

Oppo unveils F3 Selfie Expert smartphone with dual front-facing cameras

The 5.5-inch smartphone is a smaller version of the existing F3 Plus with a MediaTek SoC instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon set to launch later this week.

Allen Ngo, 08 May 2017 02:46

Honor 8 Pro Smartphone Review

87% Honor 8 Pro Smartphone Review

On to new pastures. Huawei has delivered one of its best flagship smartphones yet with the latest Honor 8 Pro. You can find out in our detailed review, how the most powerful Honor device of all times fares in the comparison with well-known competitors of the high-end segment.

HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 5.7", 184 g

Marcus Herbrich, 07 May 2017 01:37

OnePlus teases long-rumored OnePlus 5 smartphone

OnePlus teases long-rumored OnePlus 5 smartphone

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau is confirming that his company is indeed working on the next flagship smartphone, but not much has been revealed as is typical of the manufacturer.

Allen Ngo, 05 May 2017 06:33

The Samsung Galaxy S6, in gold. (Source: Samsung)

Android Nougat upgrade is rolling out to AT&T's Galaxy S6 devices

The 2-year-old Samsung Galaxy S6 line is finally receiving Android Nougat, at least on AT&T. The devices are being upgraded to version 7.0 and should enjoy all of Nougat's software improvements and new features.

John Garcia, 04 May 2017 18:33

Acer teases Holo 360 smartphone with integrated 360-degree cameras

Acer teases Holo 360 smartphone with integrated 360-degree cameras

The work-in-progress Android smartphone was just a small asterisk in the Next@Acer press event, but it serves as a tiny glimpse into what Acer may have in store in the next few years.

Allen Ngo, 04 May 2017 09:09

Sharp Aquos R may be coming soon to Europe

Sharp Aquos R may be coming soon to Europe

The Aquos smartphone series has a long history in Japan and only dabbled in regions overseas. This may soon change according to a rumor claiming that Sharp will reintroduce the Aquos series to Europe with the upcoming Aquos R.

Allen Ngo, 04 May 2017 08:10

Image: Kickstarter

Jelly smartphone brings Android 7.0 and 4G in a 2.45-inch package

The device claims to be the world's smallest 4G capable smartphone. Measuring in at 1.7" by 3.6" by 0.5", it can accurately lay claim to that title.

Sam Medley, 03 May 2017 22:49

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Tablet Review

91% Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Tablet Review

One for everything. It has been quite a while since Samsung has upgraded its premium tablet. We were therefore eager to see how the new device, which is equipped with a lot of features and even the S Pen, performs. The tablet can convince in our review, but Samsung cannot keep its premium promise in all areas.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 9.7", 434 g

Daniel Schmidt, 03 May 2017 21:53

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 Android tablet back sketch as shown on FCC

Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 hits FCC

Less than a month after surfacing online, this upcoming 10-inch Android tablet gets certified by the Federal Communications Commission. The prices in the US should start below $400 USD, but its launch still has to be confirmed.

Codrut Nistor, 03 May 2017 17:55

Editor's Choice: Our Editors' Current and Favorite Notebooks

Editor's Choice: Our Editors' Current and Favorite Notebooks

Ever wondered which notebooks the editors prefer to use day-to-day? The staff of Notebookcheck reveal their preferences.

Douglas Black, 03 May 2017 17:31

Leaked HTC U 11 specifications sheet shows Snapdragon 835 SoC and more

Leaked HTC U 11 specifications show Edge Sense and more

A supposed box shot shows some key features of the upcoming smartphone including Edge Sense, Gorilla Glass 5, and IP57 certification. Interestingly, the smartphone may only support Quick Charge 3.0 instead of 4.0 if the source proves to be true.

Allen Ngo, 03 May 2017 06:58

Image: Amazon

Amazon will end its free mobile app program this summer

The Amazon Underground app store will no longer accept submission after May 31st. Amazon will also no longer list free apps for Android after this summer.

Sam Medley, 02 May 2017 23:32

Lenovo Moto G5 Smartphone Review

83% Lenovo Moto G5 Smartphone Review

The next generation. With its latest reincarnation, the Moto G tries to lure us with good value for money and a charming appearance. Our in-depth review is going to reveal whether or not the fifth generation Moto G is once again going to tread in its predecessor's footsteps and become yet another compelling midrange Moto smartphone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), Adreno 505, 5", 144.5 g

Florian Wimmer, 02 May 2017 06:55

Huawei chief apologizes for "arrogant" handling of Mate 9 UFS debacle

Huawei chief apologizes for "arrogant" handling of Mate 9 UFS debacle

The controversy has sparked Huawei Mobile CEO Richard Yu to initiate a "Customer Listening Taskforce" program and a promise for higher consumer standards in the future.

Allen Ngo, 02 May 2017 05:33

Samsung Mobile chief DJ Koh told CNET not long ago that we'd see a "better, safer and very innovative Note 8" later this year. (Source: CNET)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will launch later this year

The Galaxy Note series has had its brand tarnished by abrupt battery combustion last year, but the Note 8 is indeed coming this year in what could be an August release.

Isaac Brown, 01 May 2017 16:48

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets Nougat on T-Mobile

Android Nougat coming to T-Mobile's Galaxy S6 Edge+ next week

This curved-display flagship device that arrived in late 2015 is now finally ready for the first Android Nougat update on T-Mobile and will be updated next week, one week after the Galaxy Note 5 received the new software as well.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Apr 2017 23:25

Vivo V5s Android smartphone with 20 MP front camera for selfies

Vivo V5s now up for pre-order

This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by the octa-core MediaTek MT6750 processor, next to 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, as well as a generous 20 MP front camera for best selfies in its class. Those interested can pre-order it in India for the equivalent of $296 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Apr 2017 19:05

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