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BlackBerry Priv Android smartphones on AT&T get first software update

AT&T BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update

Just as expected, the new firmware comes with camera improvements, security patches, and performance tweaks.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2015 16:45
Specifications leak on 6-inch Samsung Galaxy A9

Specifications leak on 6-inch Samsung Galaxy A9

New details on the capstone to Samsung's mainstream Galaxy A series show a FHD display and Snapdragon 620 SoC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2015 21:51
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime 4G Android KitKat smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime hits India

This new handset is a slightly improved version of the original Redmi Note and is the second phone manufactured locally, after the Redmi 2 Prime.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2015 20:42
Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition with Android Marshmallow and more internal memory

Honor 7 Enhanced Edition is now official

This new handset has the same specs as the regular edition, only featuring more internal storage and running Android Marshmallow out of the box.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2015 20:35
BLU Products Life One X dual-SIM Android smartphone with octa-core MediaTek SoC

BLU Products Life One X hits Amazon

This 5.2-inch Android handset powered by a MediaTek processor is a "Moto G killer" and can be purchased unlocked for just $149 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2015 02:34
Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review

88% Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review

More than meets the eye. The newest Android operating system and strong Qualcomm SoC provide the Nexus 5X with what it needs for good performance. The dimensions will also likely appeal to fans of smaller-sized handsets. They have been reduced considerably compared with last year's Google Nexus 6.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.2", 136 g
Andreas Kilian, 13 Dec 2015 09:38
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Smartphone Review

87% Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Smartphone Review

New revision. The Galaxy S5 Neo from Samsung is the new version of the former flagship smartphone Galaxy S5. Is it an inexpensive alternative to the current Galaxy S6?
Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.1", 145 g
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Dec 2015 06:55
Xiaomi Redmi 3/Kenzo results on Geekbench

Xiaomi Redmi 3 spotted on Geekbench

The handset also known as Kenzo uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and 2 GB of memory, but only appears to be running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2015 23:28
Walmart Pay mobile payment system launches

Walmart launches its own mobile payment system

This service is already active, and its design allows it to work with other digital wallets, including Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2015 21:02
Android 6.0 Marshmallow usage remains low

Android 6.0 Marshmallow usage remains low

Google statistics show a a rise of just half a percent for the latest version of Android.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2015 19:57
Oukitel K10000 boasts 15 days battery life

Oukitel K10000 boasts 15 days battery life

The battery also supports reverse charging which means it can be used as a power source for other devices.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 10 Dec 2015 17:44
Google Pixel C tablet with keyboard dock to get multi-window support in the future

Multi-window support coming to Android

Members of the team behind Pixel C revealed in an Ask Me Anything session on reddit that multi-window mode will be added to Android, but that will only happe in the next major version.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 16:30
HTC Perfume with Android 6.1 and Sense 8.0 UI coming in 2016

Perfume to become next year's HTC flagship

The HTC O2 flagship been apparently canceled, being replaced by the Perfume, which will launch with Android 6.1 Marshmallow and Sense 8.0 UI.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 15:55
AT&T HTC One A9 Android smartphone gets December security update

HTC One A9 on AT&T gets the December security update

The update includes improvements to the camera software in addition to the usual security patches and performance tweaks.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2015 14:30
Bluboo lauching X9 smartphone before the end of the year

Bluboo lauching X9 smartphone before the end of the year

The 5-inch smartphone will include a fingerprint reader on the back and will support 4G LTE.
Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2015 05:15
Samsung refreshes Galaxy A8 with Exynos 5433 SoC

Samsung refreshes Galaxy A8 with Exynos 5433 SoC

The Japan-only smartphone will be a variant of the current Galaxy A8 with a faster Exynos processor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2015 22:56
Google Pixel C Android tablet now available for purchase starting at $499 USD

Google Pixel C tablet hits the market

This 10.2-inch Android slate became available for purchase via the Google Store yesterday as expected, starting at $499 USD (the 32 GB variant).
Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2015 11:00
HTC One A9 now available in Gold and Burgundy

HTC One A9 now available in Gold and Burgundy

The One A9 is expanding to two additional colors just in time for the Holidays.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2015 09:44
Lenovo Zuk Z1 officially launching in Indonesia

Lenovo Zuk Z1 officially launching in Indonesia

BliBli.com will be the official online retailer for the Z1 in the region. Starting prices will be roughly 270 Euros for the 5.5-inch FHD smartphone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 22:03
Lenovo A7010 smartphone surfaces online

Lenovo A7010 smartphone surfaces online

The handset comes with 5.5-inch FullHD display and MediaTek MT6753 processor.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 08 Dec 2015 21:19
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update brings new emojis

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow hits Nexus devices

Next to the new emojis, this Android update also brings various security patches and performance tweaks, counting as December's security update.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2015 16:55
Asus ZenFone Max ZC550KL Android smartphone with 5000 mAh battery

Asus ZenFone Max is now official

This 5.5-inch handset has a generous 5000 mAh battery and a premium design, while its features include Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen protection, 4G LTE connectivity, and 2 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2015 07:30
Amazon Fire HD 8 Reader's Edition tablet now up for pre-order

Amazon launches Fire HD 8 Reader's Edition tablet

This 8-inch slate comes with a year of Kindle Unlimited and a leather cover, has a price of $249.99 USD and can be already pre-ordered.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2015 05:55
Huawei Mate 8 launches this December 9th in China

Huawei Mate 8 launches this December 9th in China

Prices start at around 430 Euros for the low-end SKU or up to 1000 Euros if purchased as a bundle with a Huawei Watch.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2015 04:32
Sony Xperia Z6 rumoured to come in 5 sizes

Sony Xperia Z6 rumoured to come in 5 sizes

According to various leaks, it might get official as soon as early January, at CES 2016.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 07 Dec 2015 11:32
OnePlus X Smartphone Review

85% OnePlus X Smartphone Review

Revamped. The X model by OnePlus is a smartphone that is positioned below the present flagship but is better in some aspects. It only sports an SoC from last year, and thus the configuration is very similar to that of the flagship device. However, the X is more than just a renamed One.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA, Adreno 330, 5", 138 g
Daniel Schmidt, 07 Dec 2015 05:53
Android 6.0 Marshmallow coming to Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note

Android 6.0 Marshmallow coming to Xiaomi Mi 4 and Mi Note

Though still in the early testing stages, Xiaomi will soon update its two popular smartphones with Marshmallow and MIUI intact.
Allen Ngo, 07 Dec 2015 04:50
Growth of smartphone shipments in 2015 has slowed

Growth of smartphone shipments in 2015 has slowed

According to IDC, smartphone shipments have only increased by single-digits.
Joseph Lambert, 05 Dec 2015 21:32
ZTE Blade A1 smartphone to sell for 85 Euros

ZTE Blade A1 smartphone to sell for 85 Euros

The recently announced Blade A1 will come with MicroSD support, LTE, 8 MP front-facing camera, and even a fingerprint sensor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Dec 2015 21:39
Samsung Galaxy S I9000 2010 smartphone gets unofficial Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S gets unofficial Marshmallow update

The original Galaxy S flagship launched with Android 2.1 and only got official updates up to 2.3, but now users of this five-year old device can enjoy an unofficial Marshmallow update.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2015 21:15
LG V10 gifts package for 2015 holiday season - battery, charging cradle, microSD card

LG V10 shipping with free battery, charging cradle, and microSD card

LG V10 purchases made until December 20th will also include a bundle worth more than $125 USD that consists of a second 3000 mAh, a charging cradle, and a 64 GB microSD card.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2015 15:45
OnePlus 2 drops the invite system starting December 5

OnePlus 2 drops the invite system starting tomorrow

OnePlus is ditching the invite system for its latest flagship handset, but not only for the holiday season.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2015 14:15
Xiaomi Mi 4 gets official Windows 10 ROM

Microsoft Windows 10 now available for Xiaomi Mi 4

Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE users are the first to get the ability to download and install Windows 10 on their devices as they wish.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 21:25
Google Pixel C Android tablet to launch December 8 2015

Google Pixel C tablet might launch next week

This 10.2-inch, NVIDIA Tegra X1-powered tablet is expected to hit the market on December 8th, loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and starting at $499 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 20:50
Vivo X6 smartphone and X6Plus phablet, both with the MediaTek MT6752 processor on board

Vivo X6 and Vivo X6Plus are now official

These two new handsets from China use the MediaTek MT6752 processor, offering premium looks and impressive specs for their prices.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 16:05
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Android smartphone

Samsung unveils updated Galaxy A handsets

The updated Galaxy A phones have screen sizes between 4.7 and 5.5 inches, all offering improved specs, a premium design that uses both metal and glass, enhanced camera features, as well as a fingerprint sensor.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 15:45
Oppo R7S Plus Android phablet with 4 GB RAM spotted at TENAA

Oppo R7S Plus with 4 GB RAM hits TENAA

This 6-inch Android handset also features 32 GB or 64 GB of storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC, as well as a generous 4100 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 15:25
HP stops making low-end tablets

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.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 03 Dec 2015 13:11
Huawei Enjoy 5s goes official

Huawei Enjoy 5s goes official

The device features slim metal body as well as a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 03 Dec 2015 13:07
HTC One M8 smartphone with Android and Windows Phone

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.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2015 06:18
Co-founder of Android Andy Rubin may start a smartphone company

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.
Joseph Lambert, 03 Dec 2015 05:25
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone gets software update

BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update

This new firmware brings the usual performance tweaks and security patches, as well as camera improvements.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2015 21:15
Huawei Ascend Mate 7 Android phablet could soon get another Google Nexus sibling

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.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2015 21:08
Dual-SIM Oppo A53 launched

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.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 02 Dec 2015 15:10
Motorola Moto 360 Sport Android Wear smartwatch hits the US in January

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.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2015 12:28
Asus ZenFone Selfie Limited Edition Android smartphone with pink 3D crystal back cover

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.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2015 11:20
Bluboo Xtouch Smartphone Review

81% 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 g
Allen Ngo, 02 Dec 2015 03:47
OnePlus releases an iPhone case

OnePlus releases an iPhone case

It's meant to show iPhone users what they are missing out on.
Joseph Lambert, 01 Dec 2015 14:55
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active waterproof Android smartphone 64 GB variant hits AT&T

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.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2015 12:31
QNAP TAS-168 and TAS-268 multimedia NAS with QTS/Android dual system support

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.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Dec 2015 11:47

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