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Huawei P9 Lite Smartphone Review

85% Huawei P9 Lite Smartphone Review

Product care. Huawei supplements its P9 lineup with the classy mid-range smartphone P9. The 5.2-inch Android handset proved to be a worthy successor of the bestseller P8 Lite in the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 650, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 5.2", 147 g
Manuel Masiero, 30 May 2016 09:32
OnePlus 3 finally spotted at TENAA for certification

OnePlus 3 finally spotted at TENAA for certification

Documents reveal a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, 4 GB RAM, and a Snapdragon 820 SoC as previously predicted.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 29 May 2016 06:43
Moto Z MotoMods accessories leak

Moto Z MotoMods accessories leak

Like LG, Lenovo will be betting on optional attachments and accessories to market its upcoming flagship Moto Z series. Camera and Smart Cover MotoMods may launch alongside the smartphone.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 29 May 2016 00:37
UMi Touch Smartphone Review

81% UMi Touch Smartphone Review

Entry-level smartphone. The Chinese manufacturer UMi launches an affordable smartphone model dubbed Touch on the market that presents almost "too good" technical specs for this price range. Find out whether there is a catch in our report.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.5", 199 g
Marcus Herbrich, 28 May 2016 21:41
Samsung Galaxy C5 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625

Samsung Galaxy C5 is now official

This mid-ranger is powered by a Snapdragon 617 processor, features a slim metal unibody design, packing 4GB of RAM and 32 GB or 64 GB of expandable storage.
Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2016 10:20
Samsung Pay might soon launch with support for non-Samsung smartphones

Samsung Pay Mini might launch soon

This new mobile payment service will work on both non-Samsung Android smartphones, but will also support Apple handsets.
Codrut Nistor, 28 May 2016 07:55
Acer Liquid Zest Plus Android smartphone with 5,000 mAh battery

Computex 2016 | Acer Liquid Zest Plus coming to the US in July

This 5.5-inch Android handset with a 5000 mAh battery and 13 MP tri-focus main camera will hit the US market for $199 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2016 21:45
ZTE Axon 7 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and up to 6 GB RAM

ZTE Axon 7 is now official

This 5.5-inch premium handset is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor and features up to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, but the 4 GB/64 GB variant starts below $500 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2016 18:15
Microsoft Next Lock Screen 3.2 lock screen app for Android

Microsoft updates Next Lock Screen app

Version 3.2 of this lock screen app has a new logo, improved Weather functionality, better resource management, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2016 13:55
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition limited edition Android flagship

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition coming next month

This limited edition variant of the Galaxy S7 Edge flagship comes in an exclusive black and gold color combination, also featuring a golden-colored Bat-Signal on its back.
Codrut Nistor, 27 May 2016 07:55
Sony Xperia X with powerful 23 MP rear camera launching this weekend

Sony Xperia X with powerful 23 MP rear camera launching this weekend

The 5-inch 1080p Sony smartphone will retail for approximately 600 Euros with multiple color options.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 26 May 2016 23:46
Lenovo TB3-850M Android tablet back side image at TENAA

Lenovo TB3-850M Android tablet hits TENAA

This upcoming 8-inch slate has a quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage space, offering cellular LTE connectivity so it can be used as a phone as well.
Codrut Nistor, 26 May 2016 17:15
PayPal app for BlackBerry support ceases June 30th

PayPal to discontinue BlackBerry, Amazon Fire, and Windows Phone apps next month

Support for the PayPal apps on these three platforms will cease on June 30th, but users of the BBM app will still be able to send payments using it.
Codrut Nistor, 26 May 2016 15:30
Huawei P9 Plus now officially available

Huawei P9 Plus now officially available for 700 Euros

The 5.5-inch P9 Plus will carry the same Kirin 955 SoC, rear Leica cameras, and FHD display resolution as the 5.2-inch P9 with more RAM and internal storage.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 26 May 2016 02:01
Samsung to drop Android Wear

Samsung to stop making Android Wear devices

With Tizen becoming Samsung's mobile operating system of choice for a wide range of devices, the company should drop Android Wear soon, but they deny the rumor for now.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2016 15:20
OnePlus 3 Android smartphone coming mid-June 2016

OnePlus 3 coming next month

The next-gen 5.5-inch OnePlus flagship killer is expected to bring NFC connectivity back, and it is expected to launch June 14th.
Codrut Nistor, 25 May 2016 13:25
Apple iPhone 7s may incorporate glass casing

Apple iPhone 7s may incorporate glass casing

Catcher Technology CEO says Apple will look into glass in an attempt to better differentiate its iPhones from the competition.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 25 May 2016 08:31
Asus Zenfone Max second generation official with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615

Asus Zenfone Max gets new hardware

The second generation of this 5.5-inch handset comes with up to 3 GB RAM and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2016 14:55
Samsung Galaxy S5 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update on T-Mobile

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Android Marshmallow

Two months after Sprint, T-Mobile finally updates the Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1, but the new firmware also includes a "device slowness fix."
Codrut Nistor, 24 May 2016 11:15
Samsung Galaxy A9 gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy A9 gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

The A9 SM-A9000 has just become the first Galaxy A device to receive Android Marshmallow, with Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 expected to get updated soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2016 14:35
Samsung Galaxy C5 SM-C5000 now spotted at FCC

Samsung Galaxy C5 shows up at FCC

The device spotted at FCC has the specs and features already mentioned by earlier rumors and leaks - metallic body, Snapdragon 617 processor, and 4 GB memory.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2016 10:10
HTC 10 Smartphone Review

89% HTC 10 Smartphone Review

Successful comeback! After the HTC One M9 came up short of expectations last year, HTC has made many improvements and now offers a great premium-range smartphone with a decent camera.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.2", 161 g
Daniel Schmidt, 23 May 2016 08:17
LG K4 Smartphone Review

73% LG K4 Smartphone Review

LTE at an entry-level price. LG offers an affordable entry-level smartphone with LTE functionality for 119 Euros (~$133), dubbed K4 LTE. That is, however, its only highlight. The review sample makes a rather outdated impression in all other aspects. Have too many cutbacks been made?
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 4.5", 120 g
Andreas Osthoff, 21 May 2016 08:26
Asus ZenFone 3 reveal may finally be coming next week

Asus ZenFone 3 reveal may finally be coming next week

The countdown ends May 30th for an unveiling at Computex 2016. The "Zenvolution" may include up to three different models of the ZenFone 3.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 20 May 2016 22:15
Google Nexus 6P handset will not get Android N seamless updates

Current Nexus devices will not get Android N seamless updates

No Nexus handset currently on the market will get the next-gen Android version, but Google still has to make the official announcement.
Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2016 21:15
ZTE Axon 7 set for a reveal on May 26

ZTE Axon 7 set for a reveal on May 26

Sound quality will apparently be a major selling point for the upcoming smartphone. ZTE declined to share any other details about the device.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 May 2016 20:19
Motorola Moto X will now be the Moto Z

Motorola Moto X will now be the Moto Z

The Verizon Droid name gets a slight modification to be more in line with the new Moto X and Moto Z naming convention.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 20 May 2016 09:43
Leagoo Shark 1 Smartphone Review

79% Leagoo Shark 1 Smartphone Review

XL Size. The Shark 1 from the Chinese manufacturer Leagoo proves to be extra-large in more than one aspect. The decently-equipped middle-class smartphone with its 6-inch display and a weight of 241 grams is larger and heavier than most. In addition, it features a battery with a capacity of 6300 mAh - large by any standard. Among other things, we'll take a look at the battery life to see if it delivers what the capacity promises.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 6", 241 g
Marcus Herbrich, 20 May 2016 09:16
Archos 50 Cobalt smartphone available for 130 Euros

Archos 50 Cobalt smartphone available for 130 Euros

The affordable 5-inch LTE smartphone is coming to Germany and other parts of Europe with a 2.5D HD display and quad-core MediaTek SoC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 May 2016 02:14
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Android smartphone available on T-Mobile

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) hits T-Mobile

This 5.5-inch mid-ranger comes loaded with Android Marshmallow, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, as well as full support for T-Mobile's 4G LTE network.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2016 22:55
Gionee Marathon M5 Plus 6-inch Android phablet with 5020 mAh battery

Gionee Marathon M5 Plus now available in India

This 6-inch phablet is powered by a 5020 mAh battery and a MediaTek MT6753 processor, features 4G LTE connectivity, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1 UI on top.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2016 14:00
Samsung Galaxy C5 Android smartphone hits TENAA

Samsung Galaxy C5 hits TENAA

The TENAA listing confirms most specs already leaked, such as the metallic body, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 4 GB memory, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2016 12:35
Android apps and Google Play Store now available on Chromebooks

Google Play Store coming to Chrome OS

Although Google is not merging Chrome OS and Android yet, they have just announced that Android apps and the Google Play Store are both coming to Chromebooks.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2016 11:30
Sony Xperia XA Ultra phablet now official

Sony Xperia XA Ultra phablet now official

The 6-inch phablet ships with a Helio P10 SoC and a powerful wide-angle 16 MP front-facing camera with Optical Image Stabilization and HDR.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 19 May 2016 02:24
Samsung Pay updated with membership cards support, 38 new banks

Samsung Pay gets another update

In addition to 38 new banks and credit unions, the update also brings support for membership and loyalty cards.
Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2016 20:50
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 Active SM-G891A Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active allegedly coming next month

The handset that should launch on AT&T in less than a month shows has been spotted in what appears to be an official photo that reveals a gold/desert camo color scheme.
Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2016 15:50
Motorola Moto G4 Plus Android smartphone Motorola Moto G Plus

Motorola unveils three new handsets

Next to the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus handsets, Motorola has also revealed the entry-range Moto G4 Play, and all three are expected to hit the US this summer.
Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2016 14:30
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Android flagship gets Marshmallow update on AT&T

AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow

The 1.5 GB firmware update finally brings Android 6.0 to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on AT&T, next to various minor improvements, fixes, and a revamped TouchWiz interface.
Codrut Nistor, 18 May 2016 10:45
Sony could be phasing out the Xperia C and M series

Sony could be phasing out the Xperia C and M series

The manufacturer will unify its Xperia brand and do away with letter subcategories by 2018 according to leaked screenshots.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 18 May 2016 01:31
Oppo Find 9a smartphone spotted in AnTuTu database

Oppo Find 9a smartphone spotted in AnTuTu database

The listed x9007 model name suggests a smaller or more affordable version of the unannounced Find 9 smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 May 2016 04:15
Successor to the ZTE Axon may be the Axon 7

Successor to the ZTE Axon may be the Axon 7

The new 5.5-inch Axon smartphone will compete directly against other flagships including the LG G5, HTC 10, and eventual iPhone 7.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 17 May 2016 01:37
Charm by Samsung fitness band is now official

Samsung Charm fitness band is now official

This smart accessory for Android-powered handsets offers fitness tracking capabilities in conjunction with S Health, as well as basic notifications for calls and text messages.
Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2016 18:45
LG K10 Smartphone Review

81% LG K10 Smartphone Review

Pitch-dark. LG's K10 wants to add style to the lower mid-range. Read why its screen and the camera's gloomy photos stand in its way in this report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.3", 140 g
Florian Wimmer, 16 May 2016 18:20
ZTE Zmax Android phablet successor coming this summer to T-Mobile

ZTE Zmax Pro allegedly coming this summer

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 617-powered 6-inch Android phablet is expected to show up this summer in the US, where it will launch exclusively on T-Mobile.
Codrut Nistor, 16 May 2016 12:55
Nubia Z11 spotted at TENAA as multiple variants

Nubia Z11 spotted at TENAA as multiple variants

ZTE has so far only introduced one member in the Nubia Z11 family. These latest leaks, however, show that the other two larger variants should be coming sooner rather than later.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 May 2016 02:56
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2016)

82% Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Tablet Review

Compact. The particularly handy design bestows Samsung's new tablet from the 7-inch category with almost smartphone-like traits. However, tight 8 GB of storage and an entry-level SoC curb the fun. Our test will reveal whether the Galaxy Tab A7 convinces in real world use anyway.
Spreadtrum SC7731, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 7", 283 g
Andreas Kilian, 14 May 2016 20:46
HTC Desire 820 Android smartphone gets 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

HTC Desire 820 gets Android 6.0.1 update

This handset that launched back in 2014 finally gets Marshmallow, as well as the latest major iteration of the HTC Sense UI.
Codrut Nistor, 14 May 2016 11:55
New Nvidia Shield tablet shows up at FCC

Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 successor spotted at FCC

The upcoming slate is similar to the existing Shield Tablet K1 in terms of design, but most of its specs still have to be confirmed.
Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2016 22:55
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 specs leaked details, product coming to the US in August

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 coming to the US in August

Since Galaxy Note 5 launched in mid-August, it would not be a surprise to see this rumor coming true and to see its successor showing up around August 15th as well.
Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2016 20:55
Huawei Honor V8 with QHD display now official

Huawei Honor V8 with QHD display now official

The 5.7-inch smartphone will be Huawei's first model with a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Other features include dual rear cameras and an octa-core Kirin 950 SoC for a starting price of about 300 Euros.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 May 2016 08:29

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