HP stops making low-end tablets
The company points at declining prices and slowing demand for the cheapest tablets as the main reasons behind this decision.
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Huawei Enjoy 5s goes official
The device features slim metal body as well as a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.
HTC One M8 finally gets Android Marshmallow
More than a month after its Google Play Edition sibling got the Marshmallow treatment, the Android 6.0 update for the unlocked HTC One M8 is ready.
Co-founder of Android Andy Rubin may start a smartphone company
Reports suggest that Rubin wants to work with Android again after a year-long hiatus.
BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update
This new firmware brings the usual performance tweaks and security patches, as well as camera improvements.
Huawei might manufacture the next-gen Nexus 7
After the Nexus 6P phablet, the Chinese company could manufacture another device for Google, but this time it will be a Nexus tablet.
Dual-SIM Oppo A53 launched
The Oppo A53 sports a magnesium-alloy body with smooth finish achieved by spraying fine zircon sand onto the chassis.
Motorola Moto 360 Sport coming to the US in January
This $299 USD smart wearable comes loaded with Android Wear and features heart rate monitoring, GPS, as well as a music player.
Asus ZenFone Selfie Limited Edition smartphone shows up online
This handset is a regular ZenFone Selfie with a pink 3D crystal back cover, keeping all the other specs and features unchanged.
Bluboo Xtouch Smartphone Review
Attractive and inexpensive. It's no secret that budget smartphones tend to looks dated and cheap. The Blueboo Xtouch, however, is one of the best-looking smartphones we've seen for under $180. Is there a catch to this 5-inch 1080p offering?
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 158 gOnePlus releases an iPhone case
It's meant to show iPhone users what they are missing out on.
AT&T finally offers the 64 GB Galaxy S6 Active
This second variant of the Exynos 7420-powered waterproof handset only available via AT&T is finally available for purchase, priced at $299.99 USD with a two-year contract.
QNAP launches QTS-Android combo NAS TAS-168/268
This new multimedia NAS is the world's only one to support both QTS and Android, providing a flexible and enjoyable personal cloud experience.
BlackBerry to leave Pakistan by the end of the year
The company formerly known as RIM has finally confirmed that all BES connections in Pakistan will close by 2016 and their handsets will no longer be available in the country as well.
Gold-plated BlackBerry Priv goes on sale this weekend
This custom-made handset is manufactured by Vietnamese brand Karalux and international customers will be able to get it for roughly $1,350 USD starting December 5th.
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge get Android 5.1.1
The two devices just got an update that enables Advanced Messaging and video calling, next to providing the usual fixes, tweaks, and security patches.
Xiaomi Mi 5 now rumored to launch in January
While this handset did not launch on November 26 as expected, the latest rumors claim it will hit the market in January.
ZUK Z2 to feature rotating camera
This upcoming handset is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip and at least 64 GB of internal storage, as well as a rotating camera.
LG working on the octa-core Nuclun 2 SoC
This new processor is expected to be more powerful than the Samsung Exynos 7420 and various sources claim it will hit the market next year.
Huawei unveils the Mate 8 phablet
This 6-inch Android phablet is powered by the Kirin 950 chip, features a fingerprint reader, and will hit the Chinese market in Q1 2016.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 get 3500 mAh battery case from ZeroLemon
The two cases can be acquired for as little as $39.99 USD each from Amazon, down from the regular retail price of $69.99 USD.
NVIDIA Shield tablet gets TWRP support
Last year's tablet for gamers now gets the ability to install new ROM images and backup existing firmware using an official solution.
OnePlus X gets OxygenOS 2.1.3
This update for OnePlus' mid-ranger focuses on SD card-related improvements, also providing the usual security patches and optimizations.
Gold Platinum Galaxy Note 5 hits Verizon and AT&T
The golden Galaxy Note 5 from Samsung does not use 24K gold, but is also affordable, having the same price as the white and black versions.
Samsung Galaxy A7 SM-A7100 hits TENAA
This 5.5-inch Android handset has an octa-core Exynos processor on board and is expected to hit the market in time for the holiday shopping season.
Microsoft announces the Nokia 230 mobile phone
The company is introducing a successor to the Nokia 130.
LG Ray hits Russia
This 5.5-inch mid-range handset has premium features and retails for roughly $230 USD in Russia, but will reach Latin America soon as well.
Fossil Q Founder now available for purchase
Although it was expected to retail starting at $275 USD, this smartwatch hits the market starting at $295 USD.
Google Play Store coming to China
The service is expected to launch in February, just in time for the Chinese New Year, but will only offer a limited amount of apps.
Square contactless reader accepts both Android Pay and Samsung Pay
Over 100 local businesses in the US have started using Square reader yesterday, thus being able to process both Apple Pay and Android/Samsung Pay transactions.
LG explains the hardware issue of the Watch Urbane 2
Less than a week after pulling this wearable from the market, LG issues an official statement about this move.
LG Class with aluminum case coming this December for 250 Euros
The previously announced 5-inch LG Zero will be rebranded as the LG Class for parts of Europe.
Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note 3
This 5.5-inch handset has an all-metal build and is the compay's first one to feature a fingerprint scanner.
Samsung Galaxy A9 hits Geekbench
The SM-A9000 model spotted recently is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 620 SoC and runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
OnePlus 2 available without invite on Black Friday
Next to the handset, those interested will also be able to purchase discounted accessories, but the details have not been disclosed yet.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 is now official
Xiaomi announced that it will launch a Windows 10 based version of the tablet in addition to the Android one by the end of this month.
Samsung W2016 flip smartphone launches in China
This new handset features dual AMOLED displays, is powered by Samsung's Exynos 7420 SoC next to 3 GB RAM, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop.
BlackBerry handset with Exynos 7420 spotted on GFXBench
An unknown BlackBerry handset appeared in the benchmark database powered by Samsung's notorious chip, but none of the two companies said anything about it yet.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could bring back the microSD slot
The next-gen flagships are expected to show up in early 2016, both bringing back the microSD slot, but Samsung still has to confirm this.
Oppo A33 entry-level smartphone launched
The handset sports a 5-inch display with qHD resolution (960 x 540 pixels) and is powered by the 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor.
ZTE Nubia Z11 with Snapdragon 820 leaks online
The handset supports ZTE's patented Frame interactive Technology (FiT) that allows to make use the phone's frame to interact with the device.
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini surfaces on GFXBench
This low-end 4.3-inch Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-powered handset is currently being tested and could launch soon for less than $100 USD.
Samsung Galaxy Tab E hits US Cellular
The carrier offers this 8-inch tablet online and in retail stores for $129.99 USD when tied to a two-year contract or 24 monthly payments of $8.75 USD, while the prepaid version is not available yet.
Samsung's Android Marshmallow update schedule leaks online
According to the leaked documents, the Note 5 will get the new firmware next month, Galaxy S6 in January, but Samsung has no plans to update the Galaxy S4.
Huawei Watch in rose gold hits the market
This limited edition smartwatch is available with leather strap for $699 USD or with a gold plated stainless steel band, for $799 USD.
Motorola Moto 360 (2015) Smartwatch Review
Tick-tock again. The second generation of the Moto 360 has undergone a minor facelift. It is state-of-the-art technically and even has a brightness sensor, however the sensor has its quirks. A model designed for women is also available.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026, Adreno 305, 1.56", 128 gUnlocked HTC One A9 gets security update in the US
This patch rolls out about 3 weeks after Google released it for its Nexus line and is the first update for the HTC One A9 since its launch.
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow hits Android One devices
Cherry Mobile Android G1, Android One device made for the Philippines, is apparently the first handset to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Xiaomi Mi 4 hits FCC
Although this Chinese company does not sell its phones in the US yet, things will probably change soon and the 5-inch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801-powered Mi 4 might be its first handset to hit the US market.
OnePlus family to receive Android 6.0 update early next year
OxygenOS is put on the backburner so OnePlus owners can get Marshmallow as early as possible.
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