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IFA 2016 | ZTE unveils 5.2-inch Axon 7 mini with Snapdragon 617 SoC for 300 Euros

The Axon 7 mini will integrate Dolby Atmos stereo speakers for a launch in North America and parts of Europe this September 7th.

Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2016 06:44

Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Android tablet with MediaTek processor, 4 GB RAM, up to 64 GB storage is present at IFA

IFA 2016 | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 coming soon

Although announced more than a month ago, this slate still has no official pricing and a global launch date, but can be seen in action at IFA.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Sep 2016 06:20

Archos 133 Oxygen Android tablet with 13.3-inch display and Rockchip RK3368 processor

IFA 2016 | Archos 133 Oxygen tablet now official

This Android tablet has modest specs overall but delivers a large full HD display for less than $240 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 18:55

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagships

Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge

The two flagships now receive FM radio and voice improvements, as well as the usual bug fixes.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 15:55

Samsung recalling all Galaxy Note 7 phablets sold due to battery-related problems

Samsung recalling all Galaxy Note 7 units sold so far

Shortly after the first report of a Galaxy Note 7 battery blowing up surfaced online, Samsung decided to recall all units sold worldwide and to replace them.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 15:35

Project Ara might be dead according to internal sources at Google.

Google: Is Project Ara, the modular smartphone concept, dead?

According to internal sources at Google who reported to Reuters, Google has stopped working on Project Ara, the ambitious modular smartphone concept, that has already faced numerous delays and changes during its history.

Alexander Fagot, 02 Sep 2016 14:08

October 4th: Google Pixel Phones, 4K Chromecast, Daydream VR and Google Home incoming?

According to Android Police, Google might be planning a big hardware related event for October 4th, where the new Pixel Phones, a 4K-Chromecast, a Daydream VR-Viewer und Google Home will be presented to the public.

Alexander Fagot, 02 Sep 2016 13:30

Google Nexus 6P Android smartphone to get a Pixel handset as successor

Google might replace Nexus with Pixel

After some rumors that mentioned Google's intentions to discontinue the Nexus lineup in the past, now we hear that the search giant's next-gen handsets will launch as Pixel and Pixel XL.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 12:45

TP-Link Neffos X1 lineup now official, launch expected in Q4 2016

IFA 2016 | TP-Link intros Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max smartphones

Both handsets are powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor and feature an all-metal casing, as well as a curved back, being expected to hit the market in Q4.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 11:20

HTC announces One A9s smartphone with Helio P10 SoC

The 720p 5-inch mainstream smartphone will be launching in Europe before the end of the year with 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of storage for a starting price of 300 Euros.

Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2016 10:03

Some Galaxy Note 7 phablets may be carrying faulty batteries

Units with batteries manufactured by ITM Semiconductor could be at risk of fire with multiple reports of overheating and permanent damage.

Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2016 08:33

Samsung Gear S3 Classic smartwatch coming to AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless

IFA 2016 | Samsung unveils Gear S3 Classic and Frontier smartwatches

Both models feature GPS, integrated speakers, and are IP68-rated for protection from the elements. The LTE-capable Frontier is being expected to hit the US via AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless later this year.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2016 20:20

Lenovo Vibe P2 spotted at TENAA with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor

Lenovo Vibe P2 hits TENAA

This handset was spotted at Geekbench as well, its specs including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and a generous 5,000 mAh battery.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2016 16:15

Is the Hasselblad lens really that much worse than the onboard camera on the Moto Z?

Lenovo True Zoom-Moto Z-MotoMod: Snazzy Labs hates it!

Just a few hours after Lenovo and Hasselblad unveiled their True Zoom MotoMod for the Moto Z series of smartphones, the first hands on videos appeared all over the internet. One in particular stands out because of its rather harsh first verdict on the quality of the module.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Sep 2016 15:10

Finally it's here: The long awaited True Zoom MotoMod addon for the Moto Z series of smartphones.

IFA 2016 | Finally: Lenovo and Hasselblad reveal the long awaited True Zoom Moto Z-MotoMod.

Lenovo and Hasselblad finally showed their long awaited True Zoom MotoMod for their Moto-Z series of smartphones. 300 US-Dollars will give Moto Z users true 10 times optical zoom, RAW support and a bigger pixel size camera, but no additional battery.

Alexander Fagot, 01 Sep 2016 12:49

ZTE Nubia Z11 Android smartphone launches globally

ZTE Nubia Z11 coming to Europe and the US

This flagship is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, next to up to 6 GB of memory and 64 GB internal storage, all for a starting price of around $550 USD on the European market.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2016 11:45

"World's thinnest and most lightweight 2-in-1 tablet." That's what Lenovo has to say about the Yoga Book. (Bild: Lenovo)

IFA 2016 | Lenovo: Convertible Yoga Book officially announced

Lenovo announced the 10.1 inch convertible Yoga Book at IFA today that ships with either Android or Windows 10.

Florian Wimmer, 31 Aug 2016 20:31

Asus Zenfone 2 lineup gets new firmware update to Marshmallow

Asus Zenfone 2 finally gets Android Marshmallow

After multiple delays, this handset that launched last year as the first sub-$300 smartphone to feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage gets Android 6.0.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2016 18:45

Pebble 2 Collection White, Pebble 4.0 firmware now available

Pebble firmware 4.0 now available

The new firmware brings a redesigned Health app, 4-button quick launch, Timeline updates, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2016 16:55

Since April there have been several developer version of Android Nougat for the Xperia Z3. (Bild: Sony)

Sony: No Android Nougat for devices with Snapdragon 800/801

Sony developers gave insight as to why there will be no Android 7 on the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3: Seems like Google is to blame.

Florian Wimmer, 31 Aug 2016 13:06

Archos 55 Diamond Selfie Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor

IFA 2016 | Archos 55 Diamond Selfie now official

This mid-range Android Marshmallow handset is powered by a Snapdragon 430 processor, but features no less than 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, as well as a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2016 11:40

Alcatel Fierce 4 Android Marshmallow smartphone hits T-Mobile for $69 USD

Alcatel Fierce 4 coming soon to T-Mobile

This 5.5-inch Android Marshmallow handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for less than $70 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Aug 2016 20:55

Meizu m3e Star Trek edition Android smartphone to launch in China

Meizu m3e Star Trek edition shows up online

This special edition Android mid-ranger will have the same specs as the regular one and is expected to hit China at the same time as Star Trek Beyond.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Aug 2016 15:55

Samsung Galaxy A5 Android smartphone, first generation

Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 (2017) spotted online

The third iteration of this smartphone lineup has been spotted on Zauba already, so we should see them launch in early 2017.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2016 21:55

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 wll probably feature Samsung's popular Edge-Design.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Curved Edge-Design and Dual Camera?

The successor to last year's Xiaomi Mi Note is rumored to feature a dual-curved screen and a dual-lens system just like the recently launched Redmi Pro.

Alexander Fagot, 29 Aug 2016 19:40

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet hits China with just 4 GB RAM instead of the 6 GB rumored

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hits China with 4 GB RAM

Although multiple rumors mentioned that a 6 GB version would reach China, the only Note 7 variant available there carries 4 GB of memory.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Aug 2016 15:55

Wine: Bringing Windows programs to Chromebook

Open source software Wind already provides a shell that allows you to run Windows programs on Linux and Mac systems. Now, there will also be a variant for Android.

Florian Wimmer, 29 Aug 2016 09:10

Messenger app WhatsApp will soon get new features. (Photo: Screenshot)

WhatsApp: New features coming soon

WhatsApp doesn't develop the Android and iOS version of its App together. So the two operating systems will get different new features.

Florian Wimmer, 27 Aug 2016 19:26

The new Archos 55 Helium is a cheap phone with a big screen.

IFA 2016 | Three new 5.5 inch smartphones by Archos

The Helium LTE range by Archos will get three new models. All are 5.5 inches in size and are quite cheap.

Florian Wimmer, 27 Aug 2016 18:26

Cheap and with a lot of storage: Archos 50f Helium.

IFA 2016 | Archos: Cheap LTE smartphone with finger print sensor

Archos 50f Helium comes with 32 GByte storage, Android 6 and HD display. The price is as low as 149 Euro.

Florian Wimmer, 27 Aug 2016 15:25

Four precise linear actuators, but no screen: Moment.

Moment: Wearable with haptic feedback, without screen

Like a smartwatch on your wrist, but without a screen – that's Moment. Plus, you brain is supposed to learn from the haptic feedback.

Florian Wimmer, 27 Aug 2016 15:23

Penguin Tux is the official mascot of Linux, he is celebrating his 20th anniversary.

25 years of Linux: Happy anniversary!

Congratulations, little penguin! 25 years ago, Linus Torvalds announced his own open-source OS.

Florian Wimmer, 26 Aug 2016 12:21

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in pink gold finish finally coming to the US market

Pink gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge coming to the US

More than four months after its arrival in South Korea and not before Europe, either, the US market finally receives this color option for the Galaxy S7 flagships.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2016 11:40

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio X20 processor

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launches in China

The new handset has a 5.5-inch full HD display, is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 processor, and starts as low as $135 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2016 16:55

Samsung SM-W2017 Veyron Android flip-phone on AnTuTu

Samsung Veyron shows up on AnTuTu

The successor of Samsung's SM-W2016 clamshell smartphone has been spotted on AnTuTu sporting a Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2016 15:25

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 blown up due to USB Type-C convertor recharging

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 blows up in China

The incident took place while charging the phablet with a micro USB to Type-C converter for the cable and only occurred once so far.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2016 14:55

LG Nexus 5 gets unofficial Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update

Google Nexus 5 gets unofficial Android 7.0 firmware

Although Google decided not to offer Nougat for most existing Nexus devices, Nexus 5 users can already load an early build of Android 7.0 released by an independent developer.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2016 10:40

Everyone who buys a selected Lenovo smartphone will find Microsoft apps on them in the future. (Picture: Lenovo)

Lenovo: Microsoft apps on selected Android devices

Chinese manufacturer Lenovo will install apps like Office, Skype and OneDrive on selected Android devices. Is that something that will make users happy?

Florian Wimmer, 25 Aug 2016 08:55

Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the smartphone market

Both manufacturers almost exclusively collect all profits made in the smartphone market with larger profit margins than the rest of the competition.

Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 25 Aug 2016 08:45

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus: New Android Tablet leaked

A new Lenovo Tablet leaked before its official announcement. The Yoga Tab 3 Plus is meant to round-off Lenovos line of Yoga Android-tablets. It is positioned in the mid-end market-segment.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Aug 2016 02:22

Amazon Kindle Fire 7 Android tablet might get a successor soon

A new Amazon Fire tablet shows up at FCC

The description of a new tablet that has been spotted earlier this week looks like an unannounced Amazon device might soon hit the market.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2016 22:55

Most currently available models from Sony will get Android 7. (Bild: Sony)

Android 7: These devices by Sony, HTC & Lenovo will get an update

Following the release of Android 7, three manufacturers have announced which devices will get an update to Google's latest operating system.

Florian Wimmer, 24 Aug 2016 22:38

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get August security update

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get a new security update

The unlocked variants of the two flagship models have just begun to receive this month’s security update all across the United States.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2016 21:55

Android Nougat statue at Googleplex, Android 7.1 Nougat/MR1 spotted

Android 7.1 Nougat apparently in the works

Android 7.1 was spotted in the Developer Console, and it looks like it might arrive as MR1 - the first Maintenance Release update to the latest major version of Google's mobile operating system.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2016 19:35

Samsung Pay turns one-year old and nears 100 million transactions

Samsung Pay nearing 100 million transactions

Samsung's digital wallet platform is now one-year old and has about five million users each month.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2016 13:40

Google is planning regular feature- and security updates starting with Android 7.

Google Android 7: Regular Maintenance Releases planned

Google is planning to release regular Maintenance Releases for Android 7 Nougat starting as early as this fall. According to rumors, this year's Nexus-devices could be announce together with the availability of MR 1.

Alexander Fagot, 24 Aug 2016 13:32

Samsung Cloud Together Android app now available for download

Samsung Cloud Together now available for download

This app helps its users to manage popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Aug 2016 10:40

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IFA 2016 | ZTE unveils 5.2-inch Axon 7 mini with Snapdragon 617 SoC for 300 Euros

IFA 2016 | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 coming soon

IFA 2016 | Archos 133 Oxygen tablet now official

Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung recalling all Galaxy Note 7 units sold so far

Google: Is Project Ara, the modular smartphone concept, dead?

October 4th: Google Pixel Phones, 4K Chromecast, Daydream VR and Google Home incoming?

Google might replace Nexus with Pixel

IFA 2016 | TP-Link intros Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max smartphones

HTC announces One A9s smartphone with Helio P10 SoC

Some Galaxy Note 7 phablets may be carrying faulty batteries

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IFA 2016 | Samsung unveils Gear S3 Classic and Frontier smartwatches

Lenovo Vibe P2 hits TENAA

Lenovo True Zoom-Moto Z-MotoMod: Snazzy Labs hates it!

IFA 2016 | Finally: Lenovo and Hasselblad reveal the long awaited True Zoom Moto Z-MotoMod.

ZTE Nubia Z11 coming to Europe and the US

IFA 2016 | Lenovo: Convertible Yoga Book officially announced

Asus Zenfone 2 finally gets Android Marshmallow

Pebble firmware 4.0 now available

Sony: No Android Nougat for devices with Snapdragon 800/801

IFA 2016 | Archos 55 Diamond Selfie now official

Alcatel Fierce 4 coming soon to T-Mobile

Meizu m3e Star Trek edition shows up online

Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 (2017) spotted online

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Curved Edge-Design and Dual Camera?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hits China with 4 GB RAM

Wine: Bringing Windows programs to Chromebook

WhatsApp: New features coming soon

IFA 2016 | Three new 5.5 inch smartphones by Archos

IFA 2016 | Archos: Cheap LTE smartphone with finger print sensor

Moment: Wearable with haptic feedback, without screen

25 years of Linux: Happy anniversary!

Pink gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge coming to the US

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launches in China

Samsung Veyron shows up on AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 blows up in China

Google Nexus 5 gets unofficial Android 7.0 firmware

Lenovo: Microsoft apps on selected Android devices

Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the smartphone market

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus: New Android Tablet leaked

A new Amazon Fire tablet shows up at FCC

Android 7: These devices by Sony, HTC & Lenovo will get an update

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get a new security update

Android 7.1 Nougat apparently in the works

Samsung Pay nearing 100 million transactions

Google Android 7: Regular Maintenance Releases planned

Samsung Cloud Together now available for download

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