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Nubia X8 smartphone will allegedly carry 4K display and Snapdragon 823 SoC (Source: Gizmochina)

Nubia X8 smartphone will allegedly carry 4K display and Snapdragon 823 SoC

The 6.4-inch phablet should be followed by three other lower-end models. Official prices and launch dates have yet to be announced.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 27 Apr 2016 19:46
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Motorola Droid Turbo 2 gets Android Marshmallow

This update arrived a few weeks ago but was suspended before reaching all users, and now is back for a full deployment.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2016 18:30
Samsung Galaxy S5 Android flagship gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Marshmallow in Europe

The new firmware has been spotted in both Italy and Germany, so Galaxy S5 users in the US should also get ready to receive it soon.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2016 09:00
ZTE A2017/Axon 2 Android smartphone hits TENAA

ZTE A2017 hits TENAA

This upcoming 5.5-inch handset features a QHD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2016 07:30
BlackBerry Priv Android flagship to get Marshmallow update in early May

BlackBerry Priv to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow next month

This flagship launched with Android Lollipop and, after a long wait, BlackBerry has finally unveiled that Android 6.0 will roll out to Priv handsets starting May 3rd.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2016 20:55
HTC One S9 Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio X10 SoC

HTC One S9 now official in Germany

This 5-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek processor accompanied by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, runs Android Marshmallow with HTC Sense, and retails for roughly $560 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2016 18:30
Huawei expressing interest in more QHD smartphones

Huawei expressing interest in more QHD smartphones

Huawei CEO is opening up to the possibility of higher resolution smartphones after trying on competing VR headsets and comparing it to Huawei's own lower-resolution VR solution.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 26 Apr 2016 18:25
Samsung Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000) details show up on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy C7 shows up on GFXBench

GFXBench confirms the specs recently spotted on AnTuTu - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 GB RAM, as well as 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2016 16:30
Samsung Pay leads the South Korean market

Samsung Pay leads the South Korean market

This mobile payment system has almost 2.6 million users in Korea, each of them using it more than once a day in average.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2016 13:30
Samsung Gear S2 by de Grisogono to get a successor this fall, soon after the Gear S3 launch

Samsung might unveil the Gear S3 smartwatch at IFA

While Gear S2's successor is expected to come out this fall at IFA, insiders also claim that a luxury limited edition will come at Baselworld 2017 in March.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 19:15
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posing with Mi Band 2

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 spotted in the wild

The new fitness band from China's leading smartphone maker features an LCD display and a physical button.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 16:45
Huawei Honor V8 spotted at TENAA, to come in three variants

Huawei Honor V8 to launch in three variants

The new handset is expected to launch on May 10th, powered by a Kirin processor and loaded with Android Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 16:15
Meizu M3 cheap Android smartphone with octa-core processor

Meizu M3 hits China

Although it starts below $100 USD, this new 5-inch handset has LTE support, an octa-core processor, and a 13 MP main camera.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 14:40
JXD S192 Android gaming tablet with NVIDIA Tegra K1 and 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

JXD S192 gaming tablet now up for pre-order

Although powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC, this 7-inch slate only runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and its pre-order price is around $315 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 12:30
Xiaomi Mi 5 Android handset,

Xiaomi QuickPass mobile payment system coming soon

The phone maker and UnionPay are working on QuickPass, a mobile wallet for Xiaomi handsets, but its date of arrival is unknown for now.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 10:55
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Android smartphone gets S Bike Mode

Galaxy J2, Galaxy J5, and Galaxy J7 get S Bike Mode

Soon after Samsung introduced this feature with the J3, the other members of the Galaxy J lineup get S Bike Mode as well.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2016 08:30
Huawei Honor 5X down to 200 Euros

Huawei Honor 5X down to 200 Euros

The already inexpensive Honor 5X just got even cheaper with a price drop of 30 Euros at various European outlets.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2016 05:13
Sony Xperia Z3 gets Android N developer version

Sony Xperia Z3 gets Android N developer version

Nexus smartphones are no longer the only Android devices to get official preview versions of upcoming major Android updates.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2016 23:12
Apple iPhone SE Smartphone Review

80% Apple iPhone SE Smartphone Review

Power dwarf. The less expensive versions of the iPhone have not been a real success so far. This could change with the iPhone SE, because it is very fast, enduring and fills a niche with its 4-inch screen.
Apple A9, A9 / PowerVR GT7600, 4", 113 g
Florian Wimmer, 24 Apr 2016 18:38
Sony Xperia X gets a detailed teardown

Sony Xperia X gets a detailed teardown

Sony Mobile breaks down the Xperia X to show off unique camera features and other core components.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2016 06:39
LG G5 Android flagship sales in Korea still very strong

LG selling 8,000 G5 flagships a day in Korea

Demand for the latest LG flagship remains strong in Korea, where G5 sales in the first three weeks on the market are more than double compared to its predecessor's first month of sales.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 20:50
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might succeed both the Note Edge and Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might feature a 5.8-inch curved display

Rumored to show up as early as June, the next-gen phablet is expected to pack a 5.8-inch curved display, as well as a 4000 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 18:55
Motorola Moto G4/Plus render, product might launch in early June

Motorola launch event coming in early June

While rumors claim the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus will soon be ready to launch, the only thing revealed by a Motorola official is that an "exciting" product is coming in June.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 17:45
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy S5 Sport on Sprint get Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport and Galaxy Note Edge on Sprint get Android Marshmallow

The new firmware contains Android 6.0.1, as well as the latest security patches from both Google and Samsung, next to the usual minor tweaks and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 15:55
Amazon Kindle Fire new colors and 16 GB option April 2016

Entry level Kindle Fire gets 16 GB option and three new colors

The $50 USD Kindle Fire can now be acquired in blue, magenta, and tangerine, but those looking for more storage can also get the 16 GB version for $69.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 12:00
Lenovo Zuk 2 Pro Android flagship with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and 6 GB RAM

Lenovo Zuk 2 Pro launches in China

This new handset features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 6 GB LPDDR4 memory, as well as 128 GB UFS 2.0 internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 10:35
Acer Liquid Zest Plus mid-range Android handset

Acer announces Liquid Zest Plus mid-range smartphone

This upcoming handset features a generous 5,000 mAh battery and a 13 MP main camera with laser, phase detection, and contrast detection autofocus.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2016 10:00
Xiaomi Max first render leaks online

Xiaomi Max render spotted online

One week after its alleged front panel was spotted online, a full render of the Xiaomi Max shows up and reveals a few additional details.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Apr 2016 22:50
Huawei P9 Lite datasheet reveals core specifications

Huawei P9 Lite datasheet reveals core specifications

A retailer specifications sheet reveals almost everything about the P9 Lite including its aluminum chassis and expected starting price.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Apr 2016 18:51
Acer Liquid Z630S Smartphone Review

82% Acer Liquid Z630S Smartphone Review

Careful update. With the Liquid Z630S, Acer launches an improved version of the Z630 sister model on the market. The "S" in the name stands for more working memory, a stronger processor, and larger internal storage. Find out in our report whether the surcharge is worthwhile.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.5", 156.3 g
Marcus Herbrich, 21 Apr 2016 18:29
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get April security update

AT&T updates Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The two flagships have just begun to receive a new firmware that contains the latest security updates, as well as palm rejection enhancements.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Apr 2016 17:30
Pink gold Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge now available

Pink gold Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge now available

The pink gold color option for the Galaxy S7 lineup joins the four choices currently available, but only in South Korea for now.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Apr 2016 14:55
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) Android smartphone hits Europe

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) reach Europe

Not long after its release in China, these two updated mid-rangers reach Europe, with Spain and France being the first two markets to get it.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Apr 2016 10:20
Samsung Pay gets support for 20 new banks and credit unions in the US

Samsung Pay gets updated in the US once again

This time, the mobile payments service receives support for 20 additional banks and credit unions.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Apr 2016 09:30
Huawei Honor V8 teaser image shows a dual camera setup

Huawei Honor V8 coming next month

The handset is expected to feature a dual camera setup and to use a Kirin 950 processor, next to 4 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2016 23:55
Samsung Gear S2 band adapter accessory is now official

Samsung Gear S2 band adapter is now official

This handy accessory is finally official and can be acquired in Germany, Singapore and South Africa, but more markets will join them soon.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2016 21:55
LeEco Le 2 and Le 2 Pro Android smartphones hit the Chinese market

LeEco announces Le 2, Le 2 Pro, and Le Max 2

These three new handsets hit the Chinese market for prices between $170 USD and $385 USD, the top-of-the-line model packing a Snapdragon 820, 6 GB RAM, and a 21 MP IMX230 main camera.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2016 21:15
Xiaomi Max front panel leak show very narrow bezels

Xiaomi Max front panel leak show very narrow bezels

The unannounced 6.4-inch phablet may be easier to hold than initially anticipated.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 20 Apr 2016 19:07
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may come with 6 GB of RAM and Exynos 8890 SoC

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 may come with 6 GB of RAM and Exynos 8890 SoC

CPU-Z leak claims a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 for the 5.77-inch display.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 19 Apr 2016 22:52
New leaks detail 5.5-inch 2016 Motorola Moto G smartphone

New leaks detail 5.5-inch 2016 Motorola Moto G smartphone

At least two sizes could be in the works with displays as large as 5.5-inches and a 16 MP rear camera.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 19 Apr 2016 19:44
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on T-Mobile

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

The largest Galaxy S6 device on T-Mobile finally gets the massive Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, a new firmware that has over 1.3 GB in size.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2016 18:45
ZTE launches Nubia Z11 Mini

ZTE launches Nubia Z11 Mini

The device comes with a 5-inch, FullHD display with Gorilla Glass 3 on top, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and 3 GB of RAM.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 19 Apr 2016 18:42
Samsung Galaxy C7 (SM-7000) Android smartphone specs with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC

Samsung Galaxy C7 specs show up online

According to AnTuTu, this upcoming handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2016 18:25
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet gets Marshmallow update on T-Mobile

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets Android Marshmallow

After Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and Sprint did the same, T-Mobile finally delivers the Android 6.0 firmware to the Note 5 phablets on its network.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2016 23:55
Samsung Good Lock Android lock screen app is now official

Samsung introduces Good Lock Android lock screen app

Good Lock finally got officially released yesterday, three weeks after showing up on the Galaxy Apps store.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2016 23:45
Samsung Galaxy C5 SM-C5000 on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy C5 shows up on GeekBench

This upcoming 5.2-inch handset will apparently have a metallic body and its specs are expected to include a Snapdragon 617 Soc and 4 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Apr 2016 17:25
HTC 10 will have Red color option for Japan

HTC 10 will have Red color option for Japan

The 5.2-inch smartphone will come in Gold, Gray, Silver, and apparently also in deep Red exclusively for users in Japan.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Apr 2016 07:01
Huawei unveils mainstream Y5 II and Y3 II smartphones

Huawei unveils mainstream Y5 II and Y3 II smartphones

The high-end P9 series will be joined by a couple of smaller and much more affordable options.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 17 Apr 2016 02:17
Meizu unveils Pro 6 smartphone with 3D Touch and octa-core SoC

Meizu unveils Pro 6 smartphone with 3D Touch and octa-core SoC

The pressure-sensitive 5.2-inch display and MediaTek Helio X25 SoC smartphone will cost users roughly 350 Euros.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 16 Apr 2016 21:40
Apple iOS sales in China hold now 2nd place worldwide

China is now the second global market in terms of iOS revenue

Although it became the market with most iOS downloads back in Q1 2015, China generates less iOS revenue than the US, but has recently surpassed Japan and grabbed the second position worldwide.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2016 00:35

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