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OnePlus One: invitation-free purchases coming each Tuesday

OnePlus One: invitation-free purchases coming each Tuesday

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus announced that the One will start being available for purchase without an invite on every Tuesday. The promotion applies to all markets except India, where the OnePlus One will be available to purchase invitation-free only on February 10th.

Mihai Andrici, 09 Feb 2015 13:13

Sony Xperia E1 II

Mid-range Sony Xperia E1 II leaked by Spanish retailer

The successor of the Sony Xperia E1 has been spotted on the website of a Spanish retailer. The main highlights of the updated entry-level smartphone include a quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM.

Mihai Andrici, 09 Feb 2015 11:09

Nvidia Shield Tablet with Tegra X1 SoC could be coming in March

Nvidia might release a new Shield tablet with Tegra X1 in March

Nvidia is reportedly planning to release an updated Shield tablet powered by their new SoC with its Maxwell graphics in just a month.

Andrey Konstantinov, 07 Feb 2015 16:10

Gionee to unveil new ultra-slim smartphone on March 2

MWC 2015 | Gionee to unveil new ultra-slim smartphone on March 2

The race towards thinner and thinner smartphone continues. Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee announced that it will unveil a new ultra-thin smartphone on March 2nd at MWC 2015.

Mihai Andrici, 06 Feb 2015 16:47

OnePlus: Oxygen OS release date set for February 12

OnePlus: Oxygen OS release date set for February 12

OnePlus CEO Peter Lau announced that the company's own custom Android implementation called Oxygen OS will reach OnePlus One owners on February 12. Upcoming OnePlus smartphones will launch with Oxygen OS preinstalled.

Mihai Andrici, 06 Feb 2015 16:44

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: once a rumor, soon to be reality

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge trademarks registered in South Korea

The rumors about the upcoming Galaxy S6 version with curved-edge display were true.

Andrey Konstantinov, 06 Feb 2015 15:57

HTC One M9 and M9 Plus: new details surface online

HTC One M9 and M9 Plus: new details surface online

The back cover of a golden HTC One M9 aka HTC Hima has been leaked online, allowing us a sneak peak at the design of the upcoming HTC flagship. In addition, the source confirms the previously rumored specs for the HTC One M9 Plus.

Mihai Andrici, 05 Feb 2015 14:25

Asus oficially unveils the Zenfone C

Asus oficially unveils the Zenfone C

Asus has officially unveiled a new affordable Android smartphone in Taiwan. The Asus ZenFone C comes with a 4.5-inch display and a dual-core Intel Atom processor.

Mihai Andrici, 05 Feb 2015 13:44

Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus overtake Android handsets

Apple iPhone overtakes Android handsets in the US

Apple’s smartphone sales grew across the US, Europe and China during the Christmas quarter, overtaking Android handsets in the US for the first time since 2012.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Feb 2015 23:08

Motorola Moto X 2014 reaches 1 million pre-orders in China

Motorola Moto X 2014 reaches 1 million pre-orders in China

Motorola announced that it the Moto X (2014) has already been pre-ordered by 1 million Chinese customers.

Mihai Andrici, 04 Feb 2015 19:44

Android 5.1 update introduced on Android One handsets in Indonesia

Android 5.1 spotted in the wild

Android One handsets for the Indonesian market come loaded with Android 5.1, which is the next update after 5.0.2 and will probably roll out to Nexus devices soon.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Feb 2015 18:53

Apple iOS topped Android in the US during Q4 2014

Apple iOS topped Android in the US during Q4 2014

Kantar Worldpanel recently announced the results of a very interesting report: in the United States, Apple's iOS was on par with Google's Android during Q4 2014. In most countries, however, Android has a comfortable lead over iOS.

Mihai Andrici, 04 Feb 2015 18:24

Samsung_Galaxy_S6_render

This could be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6

Rumors about the upcoming Galaxy S6 from Samsung just keep surfacing online. New colors, new payment system, faster hardware, these have all been subjects in the past month. Today it's time to take a look at what could be the design of the handset.

Mihai Andrici, 04 Feb 2015 17:54

LoopPay mobile payment system could soon work with Galaxy S6

Samsung's new payment system coming with Galaxy S6

Apple Pay might get a competitor from Samsung as soon as March, when the South Korean company will launch a payment system based on LoopPay.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2015 22:38

Verizon Galaxy S5 Lollipop official update notes

Verizon Galaxy S5 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update

Samsung Galaxy S5 owners connected to Verizon Wireless' network can finally update their handsets to the latest Android release and enjoy the new Material Design UI and other improvements.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2015 08:24

Samsung Unpacked 2015 event to take place at MWC 2015 in Barcelona

MWC 2015 | Curved Samsung flagship could arrive next month

Invites to a special Samsung event that takes place in Barcelona one day before MWC 2015 opens its gates for the public reveal a curved device - most likely a new Galaxy S flagship.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Feb 2015 22:51

InfoSonics verykool s5015 Spark II Android smartphone for selfies

InfoSonics launches verykool s5015 Spark II smartphone

This new Android handset has a frontal camera with flash, a quad-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity and retails together with a faux-leather smart jacket cover.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Feb 2015 19:33

Motorola Moto G2 with LTE support is now available in Brazil

Motorola Moto G2 4G now available in Brazil

Motorola's popular midrange smartphone is now available with 4G/LTE support, two SIM slots and a larger battery.

Andrey Konstantinov, 02 Feb 2015 19:16

The Huawei Ascend P8 will be unveiled on April 15th in London

The Huawei Ascend P8 will be unveiled on April 15th in London

Huawei will officially announce its P8 smartphone in London on April 15, 2015. The smartphone is expected to come with a Full HD display and an octa-core processor.

Mihai Andrici, 31 Jan 2015 15:18

OnePlus announces OxygenOS, the company's own custom Android ROM

OnePlus announces OxygenOS, the company's own custom Android ROM

OnePlus announced the name of the custom custom ROM that the company is preparing for the international version of the One: OxygenOS. The Chinese version of the smartphone will receive a specially customized version of the ROM called HydrogenOS (H2 OS).

Mihai Andrici, 31 Jan 2015 15:16

LG: Overheating problems resolved, G Flex 2 will arrive on schedule

LG insists that the problems with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 are resolved

According to the company, the overheating issues are now fixed and the G Flex 2 smartphone powered by Snapdragon 810 will be released on schedule.

Andrey Konstantinov, 30 Jan 2015 18:37

Saygus V2 waterproof Android smartphone now up for pre-order

Saygus V2 now on pre-order for $549 USD

This waterproof Android handset comes with IPX7 protection rating, impressive cameras with optical image stabilization, as well as a Full HD 5-inch borderless screen.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2015 13:51

Samsung Galaxy J1 Android smartphone with 4.3-inch display and dual-core processor

Samsung Galaxy J1 is now official

This low-end Android handset has been unveiled in Malaysia and comes with a dual core processor, 4.3-inch display, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2015 21:43

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Android smartphone with Snapdragon 410, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage

Xiaomi Redmi 2 gets updated

The budget Android smartphone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor now has 2 GB of memory and 16 GB of internal storage, twice as much as before.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2015 20:06

Lenovo Tab S8 Tablet Review

86% Lenovo Tab S8 Tablet Review

Light as a feather. Lenovo's Tab S8 does not even weigh 300 grams but is quite a bargain. It offers a Full HD screen, an 8-megapixel camera, and front-facing speakers for 199 Euros (~$225). Discover whether Lenovo's tight calculation is also worthwhile for the customer in our review.

Intel Atom Z3745, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 8", 300 g

Florian Wimmer, 29 Jan 2015 04:17

ZTE Blade S6 5-inch 4G LTE Android L smartphone

ZTE unveils Blade S6 4G smartphone

This 5-inch Android Lollipop smartphone offers 4G LTE connectivity and a Sony-made 13 MP made camera for only $250 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2015 16:33

Meizu M1 Note mini: mid-range smartphone with an attractive price

Specifications of Meizu M1 Note mini leaked through GFXBench

The benchmark reveals the smartphone's display size and resolution, SoC model and available communications one day before Meizu's "Connected" event where the device is expected to be introduced.

Andrey Konstantinov, 27 Jan 2015 21:08

OnePlus Two 2 Release Date

OnePlus Two release date rumored for Q3 / 2015

A recent report from Forbes unveils new information regarding the OnePlus One successor. The Chinese manufacturer will allegedly launch the OnePlus 2 at some point during the 3rd quarter of 2015.

Mihai Andrici, 27 Jan 2015 15:24

HTC One M9 Hima surfaces in the Geekbench database

HTC One M9 Hima surfaces in the Geekbench database

The HTC One M9 Hima was recently spotted in the Geekbench 3 database. According to the benchmark's website, the handset will feature an octa-core Snapdragon 810 chipset and 3GB of RAM.

Mihai Andrici, 27 Jan 2015 15:22

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Smartphone Review

80% Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Smartphone Review

The red dragon. Xiaomi has become the third-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, but the company's devices aren't yet prevalent in Europe or America. We took a look at the Redmi Note 4G phablet to see whether the imported Asian device is a good alternative to the usual options on the Western market.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928, Adreno 305, 5.5", 199 g

Florian Wimmer, 27 Jan 2015 06:28

Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch Review

Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch Review

All-around smart? Motorola puts its Moto 360 smart watch with leather band and classic design into the smart watch race -- and, at first glance, the Moto 360 makes a good first impression. Our report will check to see if this $249 USD gadget, in everyday use, holds up to this initial impression.

Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 1GHz, 1.56", 49 g

Florian Wimmer, 26 Jan 2015 06:41

An optional keyboard dock is offered for both the Pro Tablet 10 and the Pro Slate 10.

HP launches a new education-focused tablet

The Bay Trail powered device comes in Windows and Android flavors sharing the same specifications.

Andrey Konstantinov, 23 Jan 2015 23:25

Asus ZenWatch (Wi500Q) Smartwatch Review

Asus ZenWatch (Wi500Q) Smartwatch Review

Timeless design, short on time. The Asus ZenWatch offers both an upscale design as well as high-end materials without the use of plastic. The smartwatch offers quite a few useful additional features as well. Although the battery capacity is not that generous, it lasts for at least a full day.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026, Adreno 305, 1.63", 70 g

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Jan 2015 06:49

HP Slate Pro 12

HP Pro Slate 8 & Pro Slate 12 officially announced

HP recently unveiled two new high-end Android tablets, the HP Pro Slate 8 and Pro Slate 12. The two devices are based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chip and are just 8mm thick.

Mihai Andrici, 21 Jan 2015 14:48

Samsung Galaxy S6 to be unveiled on March 2nd

Samsung executive: Galaxy S6 to be unveiled on March 2 at MWC 2015

A top Samsung executive has been quoted today by the South Korean media claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be unveiled on March 2 in Barcelona at the 2015 edition of the Mobile World Congress.

Mihai Andrici, 21 Jan 2015 14:47

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to come with dual curved edges

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to come with dual curved edges

According to Sammobile, Samsung is working on an "Edge" version of the Galaxy S6 flagship, one which will feature a curved display on both sides. The functionality is expected to be inspired by last year's Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, a phablet with a single curved edge on the right side.

Mihai Andrici, 20 Jan 2015 14:52

Allview P6 Energy

Allview's P6 Energy: 5-inch smartphone with a 5000mAh battery priced at 190 Euro

Allview announced today the AllView P6 Energy, a new affordable smartphone. The dual-SIM handset comes with a very large 5000 mAh battery, a quad-core processor, a 5-inch 720p display, and Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Mihai Andrici, 20 Jan 2015 14:50

ZTE Blade V2 officially announced

ZTE Blade V2 officially announced

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE has just unveiled a new mid-range smartphone. The ZTE Blade V2 comes with main features such as 5-inch 720p display, a 13MP primary camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor.

Mihai Andrici, 20 Jan 2015 14:48

HTC to unveil its first smartwatch on March 1st at MWC 2015 alongside the M9 Hima

HTC to unveil its first smartwatch on March 1st at MWC 2015 alongside the M9 Hima

HTC recently started handing out invites for a press event scheduled on March 1st at MWC 2015 in Barcelona. The One M9 / Hima flagship smartphone and the company's first smartwatch could be both unveiled at the event.

Mihai Andrici, 19 Jan 2015 22:23

Samsung Galaxy J1 price

Samsung SM-J100H price leaked by Russian retailer

A Russian online retailer has leaked the price of the first smartphone in the upcoming J-Series from Samsung. The leak reveals that the entry-level Samsung J1 LTE SM-J100F will cost the equivalent of about $170.

Mihai Andrici, 19 Jan 2015 18:21

Xiaomi Mi Note Teardown

Xiaomi Mi Note: first teardown reveals internal hardware and structure

The Xiaomi Mi Note and Mi Note Pro are the two latest smartphones from the largest Chinese smartphone manufacturer. The design of these handsets has been known to us since last week when they have been officially announced. But what's under the hood?

Mihai Andrici, 19 Jan 2015 17:13

Yota Devices YotaPhone 2 Smartphone Review

83% Yota Devices YotaPhone 2 Smartphone Review

Twice as good? Like the first YotaPhone, the successor also features two screens. An AMOLED screen adorns the front, and an additional eInk screen is on the back. The Russian company has completely reworked the design and has also done many things better than in the precursor. However, the temperature development is still a problem.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974, Adreno 330, 5", 144 g

Daniel Schmidt, 19 Jan 2015 06:33

An LTE-capable smartphone from Sony passes FCC: could it be the Xperia Z4?

Unknown Sony smartphone suspected to be Xperia Z4 receives FCC approval

According to the official documents, the device supports several LTE bands and its firmware is marked with a higher build number than even the Lollipop update for the Xperia Z3.

Andrey Konstantinov, 18 Jan 2015 16:14

Sony Xperia Z4 is expected to show up at MWC 2015

Sony Xperia Z4 passes certification in Japan

Though Sony's mobile division keeps reporting losses, their next flagship could be announced in six weeks.

Andrey Konstantinov, 16 Jan 2015 23:30

HTC One M9 launch event at MWC 2015 in Barcelona

MWC 2015 | HTC One M9 coming March 1

HTC has already sent out invites to a March 1 event in Barcelona and insiders claim the next One flagship will be there, although the "Utopia in progress" tagline can be used to tease virtually anything.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2015 22:08

Xiaomi Mi Note and Mi Note Pro officially unveiled

Xiaomi Mi Note and Mi Note Pro officially unveiled

Xiaomi recently announced two new Android phablets, the Mi Note and the Mi Note Pro. The specs include a 5.7-inch display running at 1080p or 1440p, a Snapdragon 801 or 810 chip, and up to 4GB of RAM. Prices start at roughly $370 for the Mi Note and about $530 for the Mi Note Pro.

Mihai Andrici, 16 Jan 2015 15:18

Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A Tablet Review

85% Asus Memo Pad 8 ME581CL-1B027A Tablet Review

New memorandum? Asus wants to make a statement and elevates its 8-inch tablet from the Memo Pad series to the status quo of the class. The Memo Pad 8 ME581Cl represents the top model of this group; its price sits just above $355. It includes an Intel Atom quad-core 64-bit SoC, 2 GB RAM, a bright Full HD IPS display, fast ac-WLAN as well as LTE and NFC. In brief: Here, the mix works.

Intel Atom Z3560, PowerVR G6430, 8", 299 g

Michael Moser, 16 Jan 2015 10:20

Google Nexus 6 (Motorola XT1100-M0E10) Smartphone Review

86% Google Nexus 6 (Motorola XT1100-M0E10) Smartphone Review

You have grown! The Google Nexus 6 is manufactured by Motorola and follows Google's philosophy in terms of size at (almost) 6 inches. Our review reveals whether Google's device, which is not really a bargain anymore, can compete with the iPhone 6 Plus and other phablets.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084, Adreno 420, 6", 184 g

Florian Wimmer, 16 Jan 2015 10:13

YotaPhone 2 Android smartphone with two screens

YotaPhone 2 could hit the US this spring via T-Mobile

Currently available in Europe for roughly $850 USD, this dual-screen Android smartphone is expected to reach the US via T-Mobile for about $650 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jan 2015 21:42

Oppo R1C smartphone is now official

Oppo officially announces R1C smartphone

The highlights of the new device are its sapphire glass back panel and a 64-bit SoC.

Andrey Konstantinov, 14 Jan 2015 23:30

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