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Vivo is targeting the selfie generation with the Vivo X9 and X9 Plus.

Vivo: Renders of the Vivo X9 and X9 Plus show dual-front camera

New renders of the Vivo X9 and Vivo X9 Plus reveal new smartphones for the selfie generation, bringing a dual-lens camera to the front of the device. Vivo is expected to announce both phones on November 17th.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Nov 2016 15:58
Moto Z Play

88% Lenovo Moto Z Play Smartphone Review

The superior Z? As the cheaper sibling of the Moto Z flagship smartphone, the Moto Z Play can also be expanded via Moto Mods. As well as a larger battery, it is also equipped with a higher resolution primary camera at a much lower price. Our test reveals which features it does not have.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 165 g
Andreas Kilian, 01 Nov 2016 03:14
LG U mainstream smartphone coming to South Korea for 230 Euros

LG U mainstream smartphone coming to South Korea for 230 Euros

The 5.2-inch smartphone takes cues from the Nexus 5X while incorporating light color options and new glossy surfaces. Shipments are expected to begin before the end of this month.
Allen Ngo, 01 Nov 2016 00:44
LG V20 Android phablet hits major US carriers and retailers

LG V20 hits major carriers and retailers in the US

The unlocked V20 smartphone/phablet is now available in the US via multiple carriers and retailers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, US Celullar, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Best Buy, and others.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2016 21:45
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets software update, October 2016 security patch

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets a new security patch

Two weeks after the Galaxy S7 lineup received the new firmware in Europe, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets the same treatment. Sadly, this month's security update only hits the 5.7-inch Android phablet in Europe for the time being.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2016 19:45
The NOOK Tablet 7" from Barnes and Noble. (Source: FCC)

New Barnes and Noble NOOK tablet passes FCC testing

A recently released FCC report gives us an insight into what to expect from Barnes and Noble's newest device. Is the company looking to reenter the tablet market?
Sam Medley, 31 Oct 2016 18:22
Android 7.1 Nougat-based CyanogenMod 14.1 development begins

Android 7.1-based CyanogenMod 14.1 development begins

Although Android 7.0 Nougat is quite fresh, the team behind CyanogenMod has decided to drop version 14.0 (based on this Android build) and focus on releasing version 14.1 instead, a CyanogenMod release based on Android 7.1.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2016 12:55
Samsung Veyron (SM-W2017) in rose gold finish

Rose gold Samsung Veyron shows up online

The SM-W2017 handset, also known as Veyron, has been spotted recently receiving its FCC certification and rumors mentioned it more than just once or twice in the last months, even including a gold variant. Now, images of a rose gold variant surface online as well.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2016 11:35
Alleged Meizu Pro 6s specs on AnTuTu as leaked on Weibo

Meizu Pro 6s hits AnTuTu

The upcoming handset is expected to launch powered by the Helio X25 SoC, next to 4 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, as well as a generous 21 MP main camera. Unfortunately, rumors mentioned it would launch running the now aging Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2016 10:25
Lenovo Tab 3 10 Business TB3-X70L Tablet Review

82% Lenovo Tab 3 10 Business TB3-X70L Tablet Review

Well Connected. Sleek looks, mobile internet and good pricing make the Lenovo Tab 3 10 Business a suitable companion for offices. In this review, we will find out how suitable this tablet is for private use.
Mediatek MT8735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 10.1", 509 g
Florian Wimmer, 31 Oct 2016 07:31
Samsung corporate logo, Samsung acquires Tachyon

Samsung acquires Tachyon

The Virginia-based wireless enterprise startup joins Samsung to enhance its offering by speeding up the secure configuration of third-party apps even when they do not provide specific APIs.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2016 07:05
The Arc Hub is a new 7 in 1 USB-C Hub that is also compatible with Thunderbolt 3.

Arc Hub: The best mobile 7 in 1 USB-C-Thunderbolt Dock for your MacBook?

Bourge Design has recently unveiled their Arc Hub, a 7 in 1 USB-C Dock, that may be the ultimate universal docking station for your new MacBook or any other laptop with USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Alexander Fagot, 30 Oct 2016 23:13
This is the first real picture of the regular Mate 9 model from Huawei, due to be released November 3rd.

Huawei Mate 9 leak: Real pictures show the golden color option

After numerous render pictures, we can finally enjoy a real picture of the standard Mate 9 model. The golden color option reveals a 5.9 inch display and a dual-cam on the back. We also have a new teaser directly from Huawei and a few tidbits of information about the integrated dual-cam.
Alexander Fagot, 30 Oct 2016 16:49
The first real innovation since 2007? Lenovos new TV spot for the Moto Z and the MotoMods.

Lenovo Moto Z & MotoMods: Steve Jobs appears in new TV spot

Lenovo mentions Apple und their first iPhone in a new TV spot for the Moto Z and the MotoMods modular accessories and says, that there have not been any meaningful innovations since Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone in 2007.
Alexander Fagot, 30 Oct 2016 16:32
The Lenovo P2 featuring a 5,100 mAh battery might be released on November 8th.

Lenovo might release the Vibe P2 with huge battery on November 8th

Lenovo might release the Vibe P2 on November 8th together with the Moto M. The Vibe P2 was unveiled during IFA this year featuring a 5,100 mAh battery and a 14 nm-Snapdragon 625 processor.
Alexander Fagot, 29 Oct 2016 22:15
Samsung itself is already revealing details about the Galaxy S8.

Galaxy S8: Samsung is officially revealing details of their next big thing

The next Galaxy S8 will have a better camera, a slick design and integrated artificial intelligence, Samsung's vice president of mobile revealed last week during a conference call with analysts. It will most likely also be the most stable phone Samsung ever created.
Alexander Fagot, 29 Oct 2016 21:52
Huawei is promising better battery life and faster charging times for the Mate 9.

Huawei Mate 9: Teaser hints at long battery life

Huawei uploaded a new video, teasing the soon to be released Mate 9-series as having better battery life and faster charging times compared to the competition.
Alexander Fagot, 29 Oct 2016 21:28
The new Geotel phone looks particularily small next to a 4.7 inch iPhone 7.

Renders show Geotel is creating a new small smartphone

Customers looking for a small phone below 5 inch in size do not have much choice available to them. Geotel might soon give them a new one. New renders reveal that the company is working on something small and beautiful.
Alexander Fagot, 29 Oct 2016 21:07
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL Smartphone Review

86% Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL Smartphone Review

Designer piece. Asus has treated the 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 to premium looks while keeping performance and configuration in mind. The outcome is a good and affordable mid-range smartphone that hardly exhibits any shortcomings in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 155 g
Manuel Masiero, 29 Oct 2016 20:38
Asus Zenpad 3 8.0

85% Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 Z581KL Tablet Review

Zen of wishes? Asus' new tablet with the size of an iPad Mini not only offers good features including WWAN modem and stereo speakers, but it is also comparatively affordable. Does the more expensive competition have a problem?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Adreno 510, 7.9", 320 g
Andreas Kilian, 29 Oct 2016 20:33
Samsung Galaxy S8 leak suggests MWC 2018 reveal

Samsung Galaxy S8 leak suggests MWC 2018 reveal

The manufacturer may be sticking to its initial plans of unveiling the Galaxy S7 successor at MWC 2018 despite the continuing Note 7 troubles. Additional rumors point to a 5.5-inch AMOLED UHD display and up to 8 GB of RAM.
Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2016 04:37
ZTE Axon 7 MAX Android phablet now official

ZTE Axon 7 MAX launches in China

This 6-inch phablet is finally official, having a retail price of around $440 USD in its home market. Shipments are expected to begin next week. The specs confirm previous rumors - Snapdragon 625, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2016 18:35
Lenovo Phab 2 Android phablet to get a sibling next week

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro to go on sale next week

The upcoming 6.4-inch phablet that would bring the Google Tango 3D technology to the masses will go on sale November 1, carrying a price tag around $500 USD. Its specs are expected to include a QHD display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, and 4 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2016 10:45
Emporio Armani Connected hybrid connected watch starts at $245 USD

Emporio Armani Connected now available for purchase

This first connected luxury watch by Emporio Armani is the result of a partnership with Fossil and comes with basic features, but promises to offer an impressive battery life of no less than six months, all for a price tag starting below $250 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2016 09:15
Blackview A8 Max Smartphone Review

79% Blackview A8 Max Smartphone Review

Lacks contrast. Although well-equipped, the entry-level smartphone A8 Max from Blackview sells for only 90 Euro (~$99) - and that even includes shipping. The low-budget smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer scores with a good price-to-value ratio, but is held back by the rather unimpressive contrast ratio of its IPS HD panel.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720, 5.5", 177 g
Marcus Herbrich, 28 Oct 2016 08:18
Sony Xperia X Compact Smartphone Review

87% Sony Xperia X Compact Smartphone Review

Compact and enduring, but no more high-end. Sony once again offers a Compact version of its flagship smartphone this year. However, the smaller model will have to make do with slower components from now on. Our review shows why this is not necessarily a problem.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Adreno 510, 4.6", 135 g
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2016 08:13
ZTE Axon 7 MAX 6-inch Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

ZTE Axon 7 MAX leaks online

A fresh set of renders/official press images leaks online less than a day in advance of this phablet's launch event scheduled to take place later today. The specs rumored remain the same - 6-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, Android Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2016 18:45
Samsung Pay to go live in Canada next month

Samsung Pay to launch in Canada next month

After announcing that it would reach Canada this year, Samsung is now ready to launch its mobile payment service next month, when it will hit the local market offering support for CIBC Visa cards.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Oct 2016 17:05
Earnings: LG Electronics Q3 earnings down

Earnings: LG Electronics Q3 profit down

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced third-quarter 2016 sales of KRW 13.2 trillion (USD 11.8 billion) and operating income of KRW 283.2 billion (USD 252.7 million). Its mobile division posts worst results ever.
Ronald Matta, 27 Oct 2016 11:48
The OnePlus 3T might be a bit more expensive than the current model.

OnePlus 3T: $480 for the successor to the OnePlus 3?

A successor to the OnePlus 3 might be called the OnePlus 3T and the company may decide to charge $80 more for it, according to leaker Evan Blass. It may still take some time to arrive however.
Alexander Fagot, 27 Oct 2016 09:55
Worldwide smartphone shipments up 1.0% Year over Year in 3Q

Worldwide smartphone shipments up 1.0% Year over Year in 3Q

According to preliminary results from IDC vendors shipped a total of 362.9 million smartphones worldwide in the third quarter of 2016 (3Q16). Despite the recall of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, volumes were up 1.0%.
Ronald Matta, 27 Oct 2016 08:37
Allview unveils 5.5-inch V2 Viper Xe smartphone for 230 Euros

Allview unveils 5.5-inch V2 Viper Xe smartphone for 230 Euros

Romanian manufacturer Allview will begin shipping the V2 Viper Xe starting November 15th with a 50 Euro voucher incentive for those who pre-order.
Allen Ngo, 27 Oct 2016 00:35
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen Android tablet goes on sale in the US October 2016

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 with S Pen coming to the US this week

This Exynos 7870-driven Android slate with 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage space hits the US starting on October 28. The price of the WiFi-only variant is $349.99 USD, and the LTE-enabled one should arrive at a later time.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Oct 2016 16:55
Huawei will introduce the Mate 9 and the Mate 9 Pro on November 3rd.

Huawei: First official Mate 9 teasers

Huawei has started teasing their Mate 9 smartphone-series recently. Most of the information regarding the Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro has leaked weeks before that however.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Oct 2016 15:46
Philippe Starck and Xiaomi created an almost bezel-less ceramic phone with the MIX.

Xiaomi MIX: Bezel-less ceramic phone with 6.4 inch display to arrive in November

Xiaomi has introduced a new phone concept, called the MIX. With its ceramic body and near bezel-less screen on three sides, it looks like a Sharp Aquos series phone and will be available for Chinese customers to buy next month.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Oct 2016 15:23
BLU R1 Plus Android smartphone at FCC

BLU R1 Plus hits FCC

This upcoming 5-inch handset uses a MediaTek MT6737V processor and is expected to use a generous 4,100 mAh battery. A dual-SIM capable phone, the R1 Plus is expected to cost not much more than $100 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Oct 2016 12:30
Xiaomi is attacking the more expensive competition with the Mi Note 2.

Xiaomi is attacking Samsung, Google and Apple with the release of the Mi Note 2

Xiaomi priced the "Global Special Edition" of the Mi Note 2 containing 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage at $520. With its curved "edge" display, Snapdragon 821 processor and support for 22 global LTE-bands, Xiaomi is attacking the more expensive competition.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Oct 2016 09:05
Samsung to discount Galaxy S8 and Note 8 by 50 percent for Note 7 owners

Samsung to discount Galaxy S8 and Note 8 by 50 percent for Note 7 owners

Loyal Galaxy users in Korea who had purchased the Note 7 may be eligible for deep discounts on next year's Galaxy flagships.
Allen Ngo, 25 Oct 2016 07:14
The burning batteries of the Galaxy Note 7 might even cause a delay for the Galaxy S8.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Development delayed due to Galaxy Note 7 disaster

The Wall Street Journal reports, that the development of the Galaxy S8 has been delayed by two weeks because the root cause of the burning batteries in the Galaxy Note 7 has not been identified yet.
Alexander Fagot, 24 Oct 2016 14:40
A first live picture of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 shows the curved display.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: First live pictures of the single-cam version

Xiaomi will introduce the Mi Note 2 tomorrow. Today, live pictures of a black single cam version leaked onto Chinese Weibo, showing the curved display.
Alexander Fagot, 24 Oct 2016 13:53
The Mate 9 Pro with curved display may cost up to $1,300 according to Evan Blass.

Huawei Mate 9 Pro: Evan Blass reports pricing of up to $1,300

Leaker Evan Blass has recently leaked fresh new high quality renders of both Mate 9 models coming on November 3rd. He also revealed, that pricing my be unusually high for the maxed out version.
Alexander Fagot, 23 Oct 2016 20:32
The Vphone S8 has a 1.54 inch display and can be considered the smallest smartphone to date.

Vphone S8: Smallest smartphone in the world to have a 1.54 inch display

Vphone announced their $30 S8 smartphone, a tiny, almost square device which integrates 2G support, a heart rate monitor and pedometer as well as FM radio and Bluetooth 4.0.
Alexander Fagot, 23 Oct 2016 19:31
There won't be any LG Friends for the LG G6 a report from South Korea suggests.

LG to stop modular expansion options with the LG G6 next year

A report straight out of South Korea suggests that LG has decided to not make the LG G6 modular anymore. Instead, the company will apparently focus their efforts on stability and customer demand.
Alexander Fagot, 23 Oct 2016 18:54
Xiaomi confirmed the Samsung "edge" look of its Mi Note 2.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Curved display officially confirmed, new renders available

Xiaomi is teasing the upcoming Mi Note 2 phablet on its international Facebook and Twitter sites, confirming that it will feature a curved display similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. New renders appeared on Weibo as well, showing the device in gold and black color options.
Alexander Fagot, 23 Oct 2016 17:09
LG X Power Smartphone Review

82% LG X Power Smartphone Review

Long lasting. LG's X Power wants to persuade with a gigantic battery and low price. The Korean manufacturer also treats it to a quick-charge feature and USB OTG that allows recharging friends' smartphones. Find out just how long the battery really lasts and whether the smartphone shines in other aspects in this report.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.3", 139 g
Florian Wimmer, 23 Oct 2016 07:02
Google Wallpapers: Just a bunch of curated wallpapers for everyone.

Google Wallpapers: New Pixel feature now available for all Android phones

One of the new features of the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones is now available for everyone running Android 4.1 or higher. Google released Google Wallpapers to the Google Play Store.
Alexander Fagot, 22 Oct 2016 20:42
The Mi Note 2 might be the first international smartphone from Xiaomi, a leak reveals.

Online reseller leaks Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Might have global LTE-band support

Reseller Oppomart already lists the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 for $499, reaffirming a few alleged specs like the curved QHD display and revealing that the Mi Note 2 might be the first Xiaomi phone with global LTE-band support.
Alexander Fagot, 22 Oct 2016 20:28
Google Pixel carries the best smartphone camera according to DxOMark

Google Pixel carries the best smartphone camera according to DxOMark

Pixel camera quality is better than what current competitors can offer including the iPhone 7, HTC 10, and Samsung Galaxy S7.
Allen Ngo, 22 Oct 2016 04:02
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android phablet coming soon

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro leaks online

Chinese retailer Tmall already listed the 6-inch device in advance of tomorrow's launch. This phablet is powered by a Snapdragon 653 processor, next to no less than 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Oct 2016 19:20
Factory images are now available for the Pixel and PIxel XL Phone by Google

Google: Factory images available for Pixel und Pixel XL Phones

Thanks to an unlockable bootloader in the freely available Pixel and Pixel XL phones sold in the Google store, these phones are as perfect for developers and professionals as the former Nexus devices were. Factory and OTA images are now available from Google
Alexander Fagot, 21 Oct 2016 16:46

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