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Fitbit Blaze smart wearable-fitness tracker-smartwatch

CES 2016 | Fitbit launches Blaze smart wearable

This smartwatch with advanced fitness tracking capabilities works with over 200 smartphones across multiple platforms, but runs Fitbit's proprietary OS.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Jan 2016 13:30
Huawei Mate 8 (image: Huawei)

CES 2016 | International launch of the Huawei Mate 8

Huawei's flagship Mate 8, will be released in Germany this month from 599 Euros.
Andreas Kilian, J. Simon Leitner, 07 Jan 2016 11:57
Huawei Mediapad M2 10.0 (image: Huawei)

CES 2016 | Huawei reveals further innovations

Apart from the international launch of the Mate 8, Huawei has also revealed further innovations at the CES. For example, the have introduced the Mediapad M2 10.0, the golden version of the Nexus 6P, as well as smartwatch models especially designed for women.
Andreas Kilian, 07 Jan 2016 10:18
Amazon Fire Kids Edition (Late 2015) Tablet Review

77% Amazon Fire Kids Edition (Late 2015) Tablet Review

Family Fire. A thick protective cover, two-year worry-free warranty and a one-year subscription to "Amazon FreeTime Unlimited" is to make Amazon's cheapest Fire tablet suitable for children 3+ years with the Kids Edition. Parents will likely find the device interesting primarily for its reasonable price of 120 Euros (~$131).
Mediatek MT8127, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 7", 407 g
Andreas Kilian, 07 Jan 2016 06:24
Casio WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch with Android Wear

CES 2016 | Casio announces the WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch

This MIL-STD-810-certified smartwatch runs Android Wear and features a wide range of sensors, offering up to one month of battery life in timekeeping mode and more than a day when using the connected features.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2016 11:45
Huawei GX8 Android smartphone with metallic chassis and Qualcomm Snapdragon 615

CES 2016 | Huawei GX8 coming to the US this spring

The Chinese company has just confirmed that the 5.5-inch, metal-built GX8 will hit the US market for a price tag of $350 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2016 11:05
Huawei launches MediaPad M2 10 tablet

CES 2016 | Huawei launches MediaPad M2 10 tablet

The Huawei MediaPad M2 10 is less than 0.3 inches thick and weighs about 1.1 pounds.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 05 Jan 2016 23:17
Two new budget smartphone lines from Archos launched

CES 2016 | Two new budget smartphone lines from Archos launched

Right now, there are two handset in each series – all with dual-SIM capability.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 05 Jan 2016 13:35
The Lenovo Vibe S1 Lite is designed for the selfie generation (Picture: Lenovo)

CES 2016 | Lenovo announces Selfie Smartphone Vibe S1 Lite

Lenovo announced the selfie smartphone Vibe S1 Lite at CES. With its 8 MP webcam, it is designed for users that share selfies and groupies in social media platforms.
Andreas Müller, 05 Jan 2016 04:33
The Lenovo Link allows display and control of smartphone content on the PC (image: Lenovo)

CES 2016 | Lenovo Link brings the Android Smartphone to the PC display

Lenovo has announced a device called Lenovo Link at the CES. It allows display and control of an Android smartphone via PC display and keyboard.
Andreas Müller, 05 Jan 2016 04:33
LG unveils new K series smartphones

CES 2016 | LG unveils new K series smartphones

Both new handsets come feature 2.5D curved protective glass on top of the screen and run Android 5.1 Lollipop
Arkadiusz Piasek, 04 Jan 2016 20:49
Acer Iconia One 8 B1-850 Android tablet for kids

CES 2016 | Acer unveils a new Iconia One 8 tablet

This 8-inch kids-friendly Android slate comes loaded with an HD IPS display, a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for a starting price of $99.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2016 20:30
BlackBerry Passport smartphone and its siblings remain active in Pakistan with full features

BlackBerry not leaving Pakistan after all

After the Pakistani government agreed to leave BB's customers private data private, the company decided to continue its operations on the local market.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2016 16:45
Huawei P9 to launch at CES with 6 GB of RAM

CES 2016 | Huawei P9 to launch at CES with 6 GB of RAM

Should the report turn out to be true, the Huawei P9 would be the first handset on the market equipped with such a huge amount of RAM.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 04 Jan 2016 11:14
Huawei may announce Y6 Pro smartphone for lower middle-class segment

Huawei may announce Y6 Pro smartphone for lower middle-class segment

The 5-inch smartphone is expected to carry a very high capacity 4000 mAh battery.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 02 Jan 2016 07:08
LG G5 could come with dual displays and camera add-ons (Source: Nxtphone.com)

LG G5 could come with dual displays and camera add-ons

Unnamed sources say LG's upcoming flagship will innovate with proprietary detachable accessories.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 02 Jan 2016 06:25
Bluboo announces world's first triple-SIM 5-inch smartphone

Bluboo announces world's first triple-SIM 5-inch smartphone

The Xfire 2 will come later this month for just under $70 USD.
Allen Ngo, 01 Jan 2016 23:52
Acer Liquid Z630 Smartphone Review

81% Acer Liquid Z630 Smartphone Review

Marathon man. Acer's Liquid Z630 is shipped with a 5.5-inch IPS HD screen, 2 GB mid-range SoC by MediaTek, and 16 GB of flash memory for just 200 Euros (~$217 RRP). It also includes dual-SIM, micro-SD and a large, removable battery. The perfect deal?
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 165 g
Michael Moser, 01 Jan 2016 20:30
Google Nexus 6P Smartphone Review

88% Google Nexus 6P Smartphone Review

Heavy Metal. Google's latest Nexus flagship 6P follows in the footsteps of the old Nexus 6 with its 5.7-inch display and the fastest SoC you can currently get from Qualcomm. However, there is now another rival from Google itself, the Nexus 5X, and it is even 120 Euros (~$131) cheaper. Is the more expensive smartphone worth the money and how does the top model hold up against other competitors?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.7", 178 g
Andreas Kilian, 31 Dec 2015 09:05
Sony Xperia Z6 Lite may be in the works

Sony Xperia Z6 Lite may be in the works

The Lite version may be just one of five other smartphones in the upcoming Xperia Z6 series.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2015 20:52
Samsung develops Exynos 8870 SoC for third-party handsets

Samsung develops Exynos 8870 SoC for third-party handsets

The Exynos 8870 should be making its way to the Meizu Pro 6 smartphone and perform just slightly behind the Exynos 8890.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2015 08:48
Unannounced Samsung Windows tablet passes Wi-Fi certification

Unannounced Samsung Windows tablet passes Wi-Fi certification

Model number SM-W700 will sport 802.11ac and a potential 12-inch display with Intel Core M CPU options.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2015 21:10
Reports claim Samsung Galaxy S7 will come in both 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch sizes

Reports claim Samsung Galaxy S7 will come in both 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch sizes

The 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 may effectively replace the often-rumored Galaxy S7 Edge.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2015 20:01
Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 launched in India

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 launched in India

The device comes with a 4.5-inch display as well as a quad-core, MediaTek MT6580 processor and 1 GB of RAM.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 28 Dec 2015 19:24
Samsung Galaxy A9 with Snapdragon 652 benchmarks appear online

Samsung Galaxy A9 with Snapdragon 652 benchmarks appear online

Alleged AnTuTu results show the Snapdragon 652 coming very close to the current Snapdragon 810 SoC.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 28 Dec 2015 08:35
Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini listed by letstango

Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini spotted online

Although not confirmed by Samsung yet, this 4.6-inch Android handset has been listed by a UAE-based online shop LetsTango.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2015 07:46
Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 hands-on video now online

Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 hands-on video now online

The video is accompanied by supposed press renders and claims of a Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 28 Dec 2015 04:54
Rumors point to incoming Huawei D8 smartphone for 2016

Rumors point to incoming Huawei D8 smartphone for 2016

The roadmap shows the P9, P9 Max, and a possible D8 with Kirin 960 SoC and sapphire display.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 26 Dec 2015 06:46
More images and details leak on Xiaomi Mi 5 (Source: Zaeke.com)

More images and details leak on Xiaomi Mi 5

The smartphone promises to carry flagship specifications according to the source.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 26 Dec 2015 06:19
UMi claims upcoming Zero 2 to be world's first deca-core smartphone

UMi claims upcoming Zero 2 to be world's first deca-core smartphone

The Chinese manufacturer is also promising dual rear cameras, 2K resolution, and 4 GB RAM for under $300.
Allen Ngo, 24 Dec 2015 20:12
HTC launches mid-range One X9 smartphone

HTC launches mid-range One X9 smartphone

The smartphone includes a 5.5-inch FHD display with a Helio X10 SoC.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 24 Dec 2015 19:43
Samsung Galaxy A9 Android phablet now official in China

Samsung Galaxy A9 now official in China

This 6-inch handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, formerly known as 620, next to 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, microSD support, and has a generous 4000 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Dec 2015 11:52
Snapdragon 820 benchmarked

Snapdragon 820 benchmarked

In the first half of 2016, the first devices with the new high end SoC called Snapdragon 820 are supposed to appear. Qualcomm has now finished its developing devices and allowed us to run first benchmark tests on the high-end SoC.
Klaus Hinum, 24 Dec 2015 05:21
Alcatel One Touch Idol 4 could ship with Snapdragon 652

Alcatel One Touch Idol 4 could ship with Snapdragon 652

Other features include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB of internal memory.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 23 Dec 2015 20:00
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2015) Tablet Review

80% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2015) Tablet Review

A flash in the pan. Amazon's Fire HD 8 tablet features an HD screen and the brand new Fire OS 5 Bellini operating system with the familiar software restrictions. The starting price is 160 Euros (~$175) – if the user can live with adware. In this review read why the spark does not kindle a blazing fire.
Mediatek MT8135, PowerVR G6200, 8", 311 g
Michael Moser, 23 Dec 2015 19:41
BlackBerry Priv sales prove to be disappointing so far

BlackBerry apparently sold less than 50,000 Priv handsets

Although BlackBerry sold 700,000 handsets during the third quarter, Google Play Store data suggests that Priv sales did not exceed 50,000 units.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2015 09:10
Moto X Pure Edition (2014) gets Android Marshmallow update

Moto X Pure Edition (2014) gets Android Marshmallow

The unlocked/SIM-free editions of this handset now get Doze battery optimization, as well as all the other goodies that come with Android 6.0.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2015 08:33
Samsung SM-G9280 Galaxy S6 Edge+ pink gold Android smartphone hits China

Pink gold Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ hits China

Apart from its color, this handset has the same specs and price as the "regular" Galaxy S6 Edge+, but is only available in China for now.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Dec 2015 14:23
LG unveils G Pad II 8.3 LTE

LG unveils G Pad II 8.3 LTE

The most noteworthy feature of the new tablet is that it comes with a stylus.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 22 Dec 2015 13:14
Fairphone 2 modular Android smartphone foldable gift

Fairphone 2 now shipping

Fairphone promises to deliver 1,000 units by the end of the year, but only black matte back cover Fairphone 2 modular handsets are ready to ship by Christmas.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Dec 2015 09:34
LG G Pad II 10.1 Tablet Review

86% LG G Pad II 10.1 Tablet Review

Multimedia expert. According to LG, the G Pad II 10.1 is the ideal tablet for multimedia users. This seems true since in the tests the 10-inch tablet convinces with a long battery life, solid performance and good communication capabilities. However, it also has some minor shortcomings.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 10.1", 487 g
Manuel Masiero, 22 Dec 2015 08:03
New leaks claim Snapdragon 820 SoC for LG G5

New leaks claim Snapdragon 820 SoC for LG G5

LG's own Nuclun 2 SoC may skip the G5 in favor of the upcoming V10 smartphone.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 22 Dec 2015 07:19
OnePlus 2 Android flagship killer gets OxygenOS 2.2.0 update

OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 2.2.0

This new software update for OnePlus' second-gen flagship killer brings holiday wallpapers, NTFS and exFAT support for OTG, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Dec 2015 00:12
China Mobile claims March 2016 reveal date for Samsung Galaxy S7

China Mobile claims March 2016 reveal date for Samsung Galaxy S7

The leaked roadmap from China Mobile shows the next Samsung flagship with Snapdragon 820 SoC or Exynos 8890 depending on region.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2015 20:52
Huawei P9 flagship could be revealed this upcoming March

Huawei P9 flagship could be revealed this upcoming March

The device is expected to carry dual rear cameras, a QHD display, and a new octa-core Kirin SoC.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2015 19:52
LG G4 Android smartphone on Sprint gets Marshmallow update

Sprint LG G4 gets Android Marshmallow update

More than two months after the official Android 6.0 update for this handset came out, LG G4 owners on Sprint get Marshmallow as well.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2015 09:03
Gold Nexus 6P coming to the US

Gold Nexus 6P coming to Best Buy

This variant was exclusively available in Japan so far, but the golden Nexus 6P will reach both the US and India this week.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Dec 2015 07:52
LG Bello II Smartphone Review

80% LG Bello II Smartphone Review

Minus L. Not quite a year lies between LG's L Bello and LG's Bello II. The "L" in the name has disappeared; in return, it now features an updated Android OS and new design. However, the rear-facing camera also has a lower resolution, and the Bello II is heavier.
Mediatek MT6582, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 157 g
Florian Wimmer, 20 Dec 2015 07:30
Sony to streamline new smartphone offerings for 2016

Sony to streamline new smartphone offerings for 2016

Rumors from Foxconn claim only two new Sony smartphones to be released next year.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 Dec 2015 04:11
ZTE Axon Max with 6-inch display launched

ZTE Axon Max with 6-inch display launched

The handset boasts a 7.5 mm thin, aircraft-grade aluminium-titanium alloy chassis and weighs 188 g.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 19 Dec 2015 17:52

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