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Android Marshmallow usage doubled since March

Android Marshmallow usage doubles

In just a month, Android Marshmallow's market share jumped from 2.3 percent to 4.6 percent, the most impressive growth it achieved so far.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Apr 2016 19:15
Asus Zenfone 3 leaks reveal images and specifications (Source: Red Dot 21)

Asus Zenfone 3 leaks reveal images and specifications

Leaked product shots show a fingerprint sensor, metal chassis, multiple color options, and a seemingly Samsung-inspired design.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2016 23:24
Meizu MX5E smartphone announced

Meizu MX5E smartphone announced

The MX5E carries a similar (yet slightly lower) specifications and design as the MX5 model launched last year.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 05 Apr 2016 21:51
Oppo launches selfie-focused F1 Plus smartphone

Oppo launches selfie-focused F1 Plus smartphone

The new handset's front camera allows snapping 16 MP selfies and enhancing them with dedicated Beautify 4.0 software.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 05 Apr 2016 18:54
Oukitel K4000 Pro Smartphone Review

76% Oukitel K4000 Pro Smartphone Review

Resistant? Oukitel advertises it K4000 smartphone lineup as particularly resistant. The manufacturer claims that it will even cope with blows from a hammer or can be used for hitting a nail in wood. Our report reveals whether the quality of the screen in Oukitel's K4000 Pro is also impressive.
Mediatek MT6735, 5", 250 g
Marcus Herbrich, 05 Apr 2016 18:39
Google Nexus 6 by Motorola gets April security update, next to other devices

Google rolls out April security update

The new update fixes 6 critical issues and 13 high priority ones, hitting Google Nexus devices first, as usual.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2016 13:45
Lenovo Yoga Home 310 large Android tablet with Aura UI

Lenovo Yoga Home 310 leaks online

The concept spotted on Red Dot 21 is a large kitchen PC - laptop/tablet combo that has a 17.3-inch display.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2016 21:55
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get minor software update

T-Mobile issues minor update for the Galaxy S7 lineup

The new software update is about 215 MB in size, comingh with multiple optimizations and the latest security patches.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2016 21:15
Oppo Find 9 could come with Helio P10 SoC and 4 GB RAM (Source: mobile-dad.com)

Oppo Find 9 could come with Helio P10 SoC and 4 GB RAM

Mid-range smartphone may be equipped with high-end hardware according to latest GFXBench leak.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2016 20:17
Huawei P9 to be powered by Kirin 955 SoC

Huawei P9 to be powered by Kirin 955 SoC

Previously most bets were put on the Huawei's new handset to be powered by Kirin 950.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 04 Apr 2016 17:50
AT&T intros Samsung Galaxy Express Prime affordable Marshmallow smartphone

AT&T intros Galaxy Express Prime and Galaxy Express 3

This 5-inch handset uses the Exynos 3475 SoC, has 1.5 GB of memory, run Android Marshmallow out of the box and retails for $129.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2016 16:55
Vivo V3 Max official teaser Faster Than Faster

Vivo V3 and V3 Max coming soon

Both handsets will launch under the "Faster than Faster" banner and promise to offer full metal bodies, high-end features, and very fast cameras.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2016 13:30
Custom-made Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in 24K gold by Karalux

Karalux releases 24K gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Not long after Truly Exquisite and Goldgenie, Karalux unveils its custom 24K gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 flagships.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2016 13:00
Vivo X6S and X6S Plus are now official

Vivo X6S and X6S Plus are now official

The new phones sport the very same unibody design with rounded edges as their predecessors but are equipped with the Snapdragon 652 SoC instead of the less powerful MediaTek’s MT6752 processors.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 04 Apr 2016 09:59
HTC 10 Mini could follow the launch of the upcoming HTC 10 (Source: @upleaks, Supposed HTC 10 rendering)

HTC 10 Mini could follow the launch of the upcoming HTC 10

The 4.7-inch HTC 10 Mini will supposedly be just as powerful as the HTC 10 if not more so with its Snapdragon 823 SoC.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may be coming to Europe

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may be coming to Europe

A leaked list of model names suggests that the next Galaxy Note phablet could be coming to European territories. The current Galaxy Note 5 did not launch at all in a handful of regions.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 02 Apr 2016 01:17
LG G5 Android flagship sold three times more units in its launch day than LG G4

LG G5 launch day sales are impressive

LG managed to sell 15,000 G5 flagships on the first day of sales in South Korea, while the G4 only managed to sell 5,000 units one year ago, during its first day on the local market.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Apr 2016 23:25
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 Android flagships get Marshmallow

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get Marshmallow on Verizon

These two flagships are finally receiving the Marshmallow update on Verizon.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Apr 2016 20:55
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Android smartphone, soon with a Qualcomm Snapdragon variant as well

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) with Snapdragon processor coming soon

The device spotted on Geekbench carries model number SM-J7109, apparently uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC, and will probably go on sale in other markets than China.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Apr 2016 14:35
Samsung Galaxy J3 Android smartphone for motorcycle riders launches in India

Samsung launches Galaxy J3 in India

This handset for India-based motorcycle riders is now finally available for purchase via Snapdeal, for a price of roughly $135 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 22:50
Android Marshmallow statue, iOS 9.3 more reliable than Android 6.0

iOS 9.3, more stable than Android 6.0

Despite its bugs, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system crashes less than Android Marshmallow and is also recognized as "most stable new release in years."
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 21:55
LG G5 Android flagship hits South Korea

LG launches G5 flagship in South Korea

Sales of the flagship and accessories for it have begun in South Korea one day in advance of the April 1st US launch.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 20:45
Cyanogen and ZTE team up with AT&T to create new Android fork

AT&T plans to release its own mobile operating system

The carrier works with ZTE and Cyanogen to challenge Google's supremacy in the mobile operating systems market.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 19:45
Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime Android smartphone hits Cricket Wireless

Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime hits Cricket Wireless

This 5-inch Android handset is an affordable device powered by Marshmallow, having a retail price of $149.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 18:55
OxygenOS 3.0 enters public beta stage

OxygenOS 3.0 enters public beta

OnePlus has just released the first public beta of OxygenOS 3.0 for OnePlus 2, so the real deal should launch in early April if everything works well.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 17:45
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Android tablet now available in Canada

Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite and Galaxy Tab A 7.0 reach Canada

Both slates target budget-conscious users, offering basic specs like 7-inch displays and less than 2 GB of memory, but they are also priced accordingly.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 13:30
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro SM-A9100 headed for the Chinese market

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro to launch in China

This enhanced Galaxy A9 will launch with a 5000 mAh battery and other improvements as an exclusive device for the Chinese market.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2016 23:20
LG celebrates worldwide launch of the G5 with features overview

LG celebrates worldwide launch of the G5 with features overview

The G5 will make its debut in Korea tomorrow with additional territories to follow in the following weeks.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2016 21:51
More Huawei P9 photos leak online

More Huawei P9 photos leak online

New images show the metal body and dual rear cameras from multiple angles.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2016 20:44
Gionee W909 Android flip phone with MediaTek Helio P10 SoC

Gionee W909 flip phone now official

This handset features two 4.2-inch screens and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor, but does not come cheap.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2016 15:55
Samsung Pay updated in the US with support for 16 new banks

Samsung Pay gets updated in the US

One day after its launch on the Chinese market, this mobile payment service receives an update in the US, gaining support for sixteen new banks and credit unions.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2016 12:55
OnePlus 3 reveal purportedly coming April 7th

OnePlus 3 reveal purportedly coming April 7th

Leaked AnTuTu benchmarks claim a 5.5-inch FHD display and Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2016 00:46
HTC 10 Android smartphone might feature capacitive buttons

HTC 10 to feature capacitive keys

The latest teaser reveals what appears to be a set of capacitive buttons located right below the screen, but this feature has not been officially confirmed yet.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 23:55
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Android smartphone gets 6.0.1 update

Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Although this handset received earlier this year Android 6.0, it now starts to get Android 6.0.1 already, but only in India for the time being.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 23:15
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro Android smartphone now official

Xiaomi intros Redmi 3 Pro smartphone

This affordable handset has a fingerprint scanner, 3 GB of memory, and 32 GB of internal storage, all for less than $140 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 20:30
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android flagships tested with Helio X20 and Helio X25

Samsung testing Helio X20 and Helio X25 Galaxy S7 variants

Next to the Galaxy S7 handsets powered by Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets, Samsung might soon launch variants with a MediaTek Helio SoC inside.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 19:45
Samsung Milk Music shutting down in Australia next month

Samsung shuts down Milk Music next month

Unfortunately, the rumor becomes reality - Samsung will shut down its online music streaming service in Australia on April 28th.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 16:55
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) now official in China

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) now official in China

Although both handsets retain last year models' camera configuration, they come with minor upgrades in the other departments.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 16:15
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) affordable Android smartphone

Samsung teases smartphone for motorcycle riders

This handset is expected to be the new J3, but loaded with a "Bike Mode" feature that helps bikers keep their focus on the road.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 14:30
LG G5 Lite Android smartphone shows up at TENAA

LG G5 Lite hits TENAA

Although this version keeps the screen size and resolution of the G5 flagship, it uses a Snapdragon 652 processor and has 3 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 13:30
Samsung Pay mobile payments service hits China with support for 9 banks

Samsung Pay now available in China

This mobile payment service debuts in China as previously announced, offering support for nine banks at this time.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 09:45
Gold Samsung Galaxy S7 Android flagship now available in Canada

Gold Platinum Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge reach Canada

The gold platinum variants of Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge arrived in Canada two weeks later last year, and now the history repeats itself with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in gold platinum finish.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 05:45
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Android flagship Marshmallow update cancelled in Canada

Sony halts Marshmallow update for Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium

The update apparently causes Google Play Store and has been temporarily pulled back.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 22:50
Samsung Galaxy A7 mid-range Android smartphone

Samsung SM-C5000 spotted online

This handset has been imported to India for testing and is expected to launch in China as an affordable mid-ranger, but Samsung still has to confirm it.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 21:55
HTC 10 variants leak via Chinese website MyDrivers

HTC 10 to come in three variants

According to the rumors, the cheapest one will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage, while the top-of-the-line will pack 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 20:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get updated by Verizon Wireless

Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The two Samsung flagships on Verizon Wireless received a minor fix, described as a connectivity maintenance update.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 17:00
LG UX 5.0 custom Android UI shows up in official video footage

LG UX 5.0 shows up in official video

The latest version of LG's answer to Samsung's TouchWiz and HTC's Sense will launch later this week with the new LG G5 flagship.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 11:20
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Smartphone Review

91% Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Smartphone Review

Sets standards! The Galaxy S7 Edge is certainly not a bundle of groundbreaking innovations, but it fuses state-of-the-art premium technology in its casing and is presently rightly considered as the reference model of its class. However, there are some points of criticism and we would have wished Samsung had been a bit more intrepid in some points.
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa, ARM Mali-T880 MP12, 5.5", 157 g
Daniel Schmidt, 27 Mar 2016 21:20
Huawei Honor 7 gets Android Marshmallow update in Europe

Huawei Honor 7 gets Android Marshmallow in Europe

This 5.2-inch handset finally gets the Android 6.0 update, this being the new firmware that was supposed to arrive back in late February.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2016 17:45
Acer Aspire V Nitro gaming laptop

Acer splits in two

Due to its poor financial results in the last few years, Acer divides its business into two groups, namely Core Business and New Business.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2016 16:30

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