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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Smartphone Review

89% Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Smartphone Review

Small giant. Despite the appended word Compact, the Xperia Z5 Compact is a very good choice and very close to the larger sibling Z5. Our review will show whether users of the predecessor Xperia Z3 Compact should think about an upgrade as well.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 4.6", 138 g
Michael Moser, 13 Nov 2015 03:32
Bluboo Uwatch Android Wear smartwatch to retail for $49.99 USD

Bluboo Uwatch coming later this month

The Uwatch might become the second smartwatch of this Chinese company after the Xwatch, but none of them is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 19:45
Zuk CEO confirms Z2 smartphone for 2016

Zuk CEO confirms Z2 smartphone for 2016

The successor to the Zuk Z1 will ship with Android 6.0 and possibly a customized Android UI.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2015 19:10
Huawei P9 Max specifications leak on AnTuTu

Huawei P9 Max specifications leak on AnTuTu

The high-end phablet will supposedly come with the new Kirin 950 SoC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2015 18:43
Acer Predator 8 Android gaming tablet with Intel Atom x7-Z8700 SoC

Acer Predator 8 now up for pre-order

This Intel Atom x7-Z8700-powered tablet for gamers hits the market as previously announced - just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 14:30
BlackBerry Vienna Android smartphone to become Priv's successor

Second BlackBerry Android handset leaks online

Codenamed Vienna, this smartphone promises to bring back the trademark front-facing physical keyboard layout that made BlackBerry handsets stand out, but there are no other details available for now.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 13:30
LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE hits Verizon Wireless for $499.99 USD

Verizon opens pre-orders for the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition

Less than a week after AT&T, Verizon becomes the second carrier in the US to bring this smartwatch with 4G LTE cellular support to its customers.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 11:45
LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE with Google Android Wear featuring cellular support

Google adds cellular support to Android Wear

Thanks to this software update, users of the new LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE can use cellular data as well.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2015 10:51
Huge Philips Swift S616L phablet surfaces online

Huge Philips Swift S616L phablet surfaces online

The device is powered by quad-core, 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, supported by 2 GB of RAM.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 12 Nov 2015 08:38
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa SoC 14 nm processor

Samsung Exynos 8890 enters mass production

This chip will be used for some Galaxy S7 units, expected to hit the market next to Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-powered ones.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2015 20:50
Fuhu Nabi Compete fitness trackers for kids and families

Fuhu launches Nabi Compete fitness tracker for kids

The makers of the Nabi line of tablets launch the first competitive/collaborative wearable created for kids and families.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2015 18:50
Apple Music now available for Android

Apple Music now available for Android

Apple finally brings its music streaming service to Android devices.
Joseph Lambert, 10 Nov 2015 22:14
Samsung Gear Fit fitness wristband to get cheaper siblings

Samsung allegedly working on an entry-level fitness tracker

The much cheaper sibling of the Gear Fit fitness wristband could soon compete with low-end activity trackers made by Fitbit, Misfit, and Xiaomi.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 20:59
Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 images leak online

Updated Galaxy A5 and A3 leak online

Samsung will update these two mid-rangers soon, improving both their looks and their hardware, claim the latest leaks.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 19:15
Samsung Galaxy View 18-inch Android tablet

Samsung Galaxy View now available in the US

The WiFi model of the long-awaited 18.4-inch Android tablet can be acquired for $599 USD, but the cellular version still has to hit the market.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 17:30
Xiaomi Mi Band 1S activity tracker with heart rate monitoring

Xiaomi Mi Band 1S launches in China tomorrow

The successor of the popular Mi Band offers heart rate monitoring, but keeps the price below the $20 USD mark.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 17:00
HTC One X9 Android smartphone coming soon

HTC One X9 leaks online

This 5-inch handset is expected to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4 GB of memory and a 23 MP main camera, but its launch still has to be confirmed by HTC.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 12:50
Huawei launches G7 Plus Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC and fingerprint scanner

Huawei unveils G7 Plus mid-ranger

This new 5.5-inch Android handset has a metal build and features a fingerprint reader on the back, optically stabilized main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC under the hood.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 12:05
TAG Heuer Connected luxury smartwatch with Android Wear and Intel Atom SoC

TAG Heuer Connected watch now official

This luxury Android Wear-powered smartwatch can be purchased for $1,500 USD and uses three exclusive digital watch faces inspired by the design of the Carrera family of timepieces.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2015 11:45
ZTE T230 entry-level smartphone leaks online

ZTE T230 entry-level smartphone leaks online

The device, spotted on the company’s Australian website, features very basic specifications at a very reasonable price of $88.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 10 Nov 2015 10:29
BlackBerry Priv receiving mixed reviews around the net

BlackBerry Priv receiving mixed reviews around the net

The U.S. press has weighed in on the latest BlackBerry Android and most say the smartphone is nothing spectacular.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2015 08:07
Das LG Zero verwöhnt mit einem edlen Äußeren - im Inneren ruht Mittelklasse-Technik (Bild: LG)

LG Zero smartphone coming to Europe

The metallic mid-range smartphone will be available in Italy first for 300 Euros.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2015 07:41
 

The Nexus 6P camera glass found to break

The Nexus 6P may have a design flaw in which the glass protecting the rear-facing camera breaks easily.
Joseph Lambert, 09 Nov 2015 18:26
Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship might arrive in December

Xiaomi Mi 5 rumored to arrive in December

The Chinese phonemaker's next flagship is expected to show up on December 3rd, powered by the next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2015 14:25
Xiaomi has sold one million handsets in India in Q3 2015

Xiaomi has sold one million handsets in Q3 in India

While Huawei and Xiaomi fight for the crow in China, the later enjoys an impressive growth on the Indian market.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2015 12:12
HTC One M8 Google Play Edition gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow update

HTC One M8 Google Play Edition gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

While the first HTC handset to get the Sense UI-enhanced Android 6.0 update is the M9, the One M8 GPE is the first smartphone made by them to get updated, since it runs pure Android.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2015 10:15
Onyx Boox flexible e-reader delayed for spring 2016

Onyx Boox flexible e-reader delayed until next spring

This 13.3 inch flexible e-reader was expected to launch last month, but its makers have only released a few images of the prototype for now.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2015 09:30
Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition Android smartphone available for $399 USD

Asus launches ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition

This limited edition handset comes in a carbon fiber box, features an additional back cover, 128 GB internal storage, runs Android Lollipop, and is powered by the Intel Atom Z3580 SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2015 08:00
Android 6.0 steadily creeping up in usage statistics

Android 6.0 steadily creeping up in usage statistics

The latest major Android release now makes up 0.3 percent of active Android users.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Nov 2015 06:27
Samsung Galaxy A9 listed as SM-A9000 with 6-inch display

Samsung Galaxy A9 listed as SM-A9000 with 6-inch display

Current rumors point to an alleged 6-inch Galaxy A9 according to Indian freight sources.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Nov 2015 06:07
Ulefone Paris Smartphone Review

80% Ulefone Paris Smartphone Review

Attractive and inexpensive. The 5-inch Paris brings about a sense of luxury on an otherwise inexpensive device. Is there a catch to this $150 smartphone?
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 125 g
Allen Ngo, 09 Nov 2015 03:12
Motorola Moto X Force coming to Europe

Motorola Moto X Force coming to Europe

The flagship smartphone will have a QHD display, Snapdragon 810 SoC, and other high-end features.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 08 Nov 2015 05:16
Huawei reveals HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset

Huawei reveals HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset

The 16 nm FF+ chipset will integrate ARM Mali-T880 graphics with MP4 support and VoLTE.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Nov 2015 04:10
OnePlus X now available through invites only

OnePlus X now available through invites only

The upcoming OnePlus X is available for 270 Euros with an optional "Rosewood" protective case for an extra 25 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Nov 2015 03:55
20,000 Android apps are afflicted by malicious adware

20,000 Android apps are afflicted by malicious adware

Researchers have found a new kind of adware that can latch onto popular apps.
Joseph Lambert, 07 Nov 2015 19:06
Google Nexus 6P Smartphone Preview

88% Google Nexus 6P Smartphone Preview

First impressions. Short measurements before our full review on the Google smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.7", 178 g
Allen Ngo, 07 Nov 2015 06:15
Chronos turns classic digital wristwatch into a smart time piece

Chronos turns any wristwatch into a smart one

This smart disc turns any time piece into a smartwatch, featuring customizable alerts and a freely available Android/iOS-compatible app companion.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2015 13:31
Meizu Pro 5 mini Android smartphone shows up online priced at $390 USD

Meizu Pro 5 mini shows up online

This 4.7-inch handset has high-end features, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and costs less than $400 USD in Europe, where is has just been spotted online.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2015 13:13
Creators of MileIQ mileage tracking app Mobile Data Labs join Microsoft

Microsoft acquires Mobile Data Labs

The latest acquisition of the Redmond giant is well known for the popular MileIQ app, which has over 1 million users and has been the leader of the finance app category in iTunes for almost two years.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2015 11:45
Verizon Ellipsis Kids tablet with Android priced at $249.99 USD

Verizon Ellipsis Kids tablet launching next week

This slate comes with a free premium subscription to Zoodles Kid Mode, 4G LTE connectivity, a generous 5000 mAh battery, as well as multiple parental control features.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2015 10:40
Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Preview

88% Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Preview

First Impressions. Short measurements before our full review on the Google smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.2", 136 g
Allen Ngo, 06 Nov 2015 07:16
HTC One A9 now available with multiple color options

HTC One A9 now available with multiple color options

Buyers can choose between Carbon Gray or Opal Silver with Topaz Gold and Deep Garnet to follow soon.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2015 20:42
Xiaomi expanding into Africa with the Redmi 2 and Mi 4

Xiaomi expanding into Africa with the Redmi 2 and Mi 4

The Chinese manufacturer will begin selling two of its smartphones starting later this month in regions of Africa.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2015 19:19
HP TouchPad with CyanogenMod Android 4.0-based firmware

HP TouchPad gets unofficial Marshmallow update

This 9.7-inch tablet launched almost 5 years ago loaded with webOS and never got an official Android update, but its hardware is capable to run Android 6.0.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2015 17:10
Motorola Moto Shop, first experiential store of the company in downtown Chicago

Moto Shop experiential store to open this Saturday in Chicago

This new store is "the first-ever Motorola experiential boutique in the heart of downtown Chicago" and has an impressive amount of Moto Maker customization options on display.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2015 07:02
Huawei Honor lineup to get Android M in February 2016

Huawei Honor lineup to get Marshmallow by February 2016

Honor 7 will get a beta version of the update soon, followed by other Honor smartphones, while the final Android M firmware release should come out in February.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2015 12:06
Huawei MediaPad M2 Tablet Review

86% Huawei MediaPad M2 Tablet Review

Metal head. Unlike its precursor, Huawei's MediaPad M2 8.0 is now covered in a metal casing. Once again, the tablet scores with a potent HiSilicon Kirin Octa-core processor, decent HD IPS touchscreen, and great battery life. The latest Android 5.1 operating system and fast Wi-Fi round off the couch surfer - a good deal for around 280 Euros (~$306).
HiSilicon Kirin 930, ARM Mali-T628 MP4, 8", 330 g
Michael Moser, 04 Nov 2015 10:25
First FreedomPop phone is built using Intel parts

First FreedomPop phone coming in 2016

The handset will use the low-cost Intel SoFIA platform and will use WiFi for voice calls and text messages each time that is possible.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Nov 2015 09:55
AT&T HTC One A9 to hit the market for $99.99 USD with a two-year contract

BlackBerry Priv and HTC One A9 coming to AT&T this Friday

While the HTC handset is already available online for purchase, both handsets will hit AT&T's retail stores on Friday.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2015 14:28
Asus ZenFone 2 Laser Android smartphone coming to the US

Asus ZenFone 2 Laser coming to the US this month

This 5.5-inch Android handset with laser autofocus launched in India back in August and this month reaches the US starting at $199 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Nov 2015 11:57

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