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Samsung Galaxy S7 may ship with unibody Magnesium alloy chassis

Samsung Galaxy S7 may ship with unibody Magnesium alloy chassis

LG and Samsung are said to be investing in a lighter and stronger type of Magnesium alloy.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2015 21:46
OnePlus 2 Mini renders leak online

OnePlus 2 Mini renders leak online

OnePlus has made it clear that it will launch more than one smartphone before the end of the year. With the OnePlus 2 out of the way, is the OnePlus 2 Mini up next?
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2015 20:33
Aquaris A4.5 smartphone coming to Europe for 170 Euros

Aquaris A4.5 smartphone coming to Europe for 170 Euros

The BQ Aquaris A4.5 will be the first smartphone from the manufacturer to formally launch in Spain and Portugal. The 4.5-inch smartphones comes with a quad-core MediaTek SoC and 1 GB RAM.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 Sep 2015 19:09
Entry-level Samsung Galaxy Core Prime coming to India

Entry-level Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition coming to India

The Galaxy Core Prime Value Edition will be available for 8600 Rupees or the equivalent of 115 Euros and come with a smaller screen size.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 20 Sep 2015 18:19
Amazon unveils new Fire HD tablets with Fire OS 5 for as low as $50 USD

Amazon unveils new Fire HD tablets with Fire OS 5 for as low as $50 USD

The four new Fire tablets range from 7-inches to 10-inches and will ship this September 30. The new Fire TV Stick and remote will ship this October.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2015 08:32
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 owners get generous gifts package

Samsung intros gifts package for Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+

Owners of the two flagship devices get a comprehensive package that includes 100 GB of OneDrive storage for two years, six-month subscriptions to The Guardian, NY Times, Scribd, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2015 06:55
Xiaomi Mi 4c confirmed to have Snapdragon 808 and USB Type-C

Xiaomi Mi 4c confirmed to have Snapdragon 808 and USB Type-C

Xiaomi will officially reveal the Mi 4c smartphone on September 22. Nonetheless, the manufacturer has already confirmed some core specifications.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2015 01:46
LG to announce new phablet on September 21

LG to announce new phablet on September 21

The manufacturer has released a teaser of the new device that is presumably the 5.7-inch H740.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2015 00:21
Upcoming Amazon Fire tablet refresh may sport Android 5.1

Upcoming Amazon Fire tablet refresh may sport Android 5.1

Amazon is expected to introduce up to four new tablets in the 6-inch to 10-inch size range. The first image of one supposed Fire model has also leaked.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2015 22:22
Doogee Nova Y100X Smartphone Review

75% Doogee Nova Y100X Smartphone Review

5-inch smartphone for $90 USD. Smartphones are getting bigger, but that doesn't mean prices have to follow. The Doogee Nova Y100X is one of the cheapest 5-inch phones currently available with decent hardware in tow. What corners were cut along the way?
Mediatek MT6582, ARM Mali-400 MP, 5", 119 g
Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2015 22:19
Meizu Pro 5 Geekbench results are better than those of Galaxy Note 5

Meizu PRO 5 is faster than Galaxy Note 5

According to a recent Geekbench entry, Meizu's upcoming handset is faster than Galaxy's high-end phablet.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2015 15:23
Huawei Nexus 6 specifications leak on Geekbench 3

Huawei Nexus 6 specifications leak on Geekbench 3

Both Geekbench and GFXBench have the supposed Nexus 6 2015 in their respective databases with the codename "Angler".
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2015 06:02
LG H740 tablet spotted at GFXBench with Snapdragon 615 SoC

LG H740 tablet spotted at GFXBench with Snapdragon 615 SoC

The 5.7-inch phablet will supposedly sport a 1080p panel with 2 GB RAM and a 12 MP rear camera.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2015 00:21
Verizon Moto X first-gen Android smartphone gets 5.1 Lollipop update

First-gen Moto X on Verizon finally gets Android 5.1

The update is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop and might bring the Stagefright fix as well, although Verizon only mentioned "security patches," without any other details.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2015 21:00
Meizu Pro 5 to launch in two variants

Meizu PRO 5 shows up next Friday

The first member of the new Meizu Pro lineup debuts on September 25 in two variants - one with a Samsung processor under the hood, and the other with a deca-core MediaTek SoC.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2015 21:47
Samsung Galaxy TabPro 12.2 premium tablet gets Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update

Samsung Galaxy TabPro 12.2 gets Android 5.1.1

This large premium slate with LTE connectivity and high-end specs gets updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop in North European countries, but the rest of the world should get it soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2015 20:34
Samsung SM-W700/Galaxy View might run Windows

Samsung SM-W700 Windows tablet leaks online

The large Galaxy View tablet teased by Samsung last month might be a Windows slate after all and is expected to cost around $460 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2015 16:23
Alegged HTC A9 Aero photos

HTC A9 Aero might launch later this month loaded with Android 6.0

This handset will allegedly show up on September 29, powered by a MediaTek deca-core Helio X20 SoC and loaded with Android Marshmallow and Sense 7 GP.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2015 14:09
Sony Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra get Android 5.1 Lollipop update

Sony Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra get Android 5.1.1

These three older handsets now get new firmware and, according to Sony, M2 and M2 Aqua are the next in line.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2015 20:56
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 sells more than 2 million in China

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 sells more than 2 million in China

The budget 5.5-inch Redmi Note 2 is the manufacturer's bestseller so far.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 Sep 2015 20:35
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 launches in Taiwan

Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 launches in Taiwan

Xunwei VP reveals no current plans for Huawei to launch an iPad Pro competitor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 Sep 2015 19:27
Samsung Galaxy S7/Project Lucky spotted on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy S7 spotted on Geekbench

After a 4G LTE model with 4 GB of RAM, a new Galaxy S7 variant shows up on Geekbecnh, but this time without LTE and with less memory.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2015 17:35
Motorola Moto X Force could cost in excess of $600 USD

Moto X Force might launch this December

This handset is expected to launch as a rugged and possibly even faster Moto X with a shatterproof display, but priced around $630 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2015 15:53
Microsoft acquires Double Labs

Microsoft quietly acquires Double Labs

Although the Redmond giant already released its own Android lockscreen app, they have just added Echo Notification Lockscreen to the portfolio with the purchase of Double Labs, the startup behind this app.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2015 12:06
Motorola Moto X Play Smartphone Review

84% Motorola Moto X Play Smartphone Review

Mingling in the mid-range. Motorola has pitched its mid-range Moto X Play phone to compete against price-performance whoppers such as OnePlus' One. The buyer gets a gigantic battery, plenty of performance and a high-resolution camera for under 400 Euros (~$454). Find out whether this is the new mid-range champion.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, Adreno 405, 5.5", 169 g
Florian Wimmer, 14 Sep 2015 05:43
LG G4s Smartphone Review

83% LG G4s Smartphone Review

Yet another sibling. The current G4 family from LG already got a new member with the G4c. Now we get the next sibling. The LG G4s sits right between the top model and the compact version in terms of size and features. Still, the G4s cannot convince us completely, despite the good genes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, Adreno 405, 5.2", 140 g
Patrick Afschar Kaboli, 12 Sep 2015 23:27
OnePlus apologizes for disappointing OnePlus 2 launch

OnePlus apologizes for disappointing OnePlus 2 launch

The company is aware that its OnePlus 2 delays have been met with increasingly irate customers and fans.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Sep 2015 04:50
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA Tablet Review

86% Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Z580CA Tablet Review

Wise man's tablet. Zen means to live life to the fullest - a high claim. Asus also expects much from its latest tablet. The ZenPad S 8.0 is supposed to be the slimmest of its kind and features a big RAM capacity of 4 GB. Asus mentions beauty, strength, and luxury - for a fair price.
Intel Atom Z3580, PowerVR G6430, 8", 298 g
Patrick Afschar Kaboli, 11 Sep 2015 08:30
Huawei to run Golden Ticket sweepstakes for Honor 7

Huawei to run Golden Ticket sweepstakes for Honor 7

One lucky Honor 7 buyer will receive 5 years of prizes from Honor and JBL.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2015 06:03
Samsung Galaxy J2 coming in September 2015

Samsung Galaxy J2 passes through FCC

This handset has also been spotted on a Samsung support page as SM-J200H so it should become official later this month.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Sep 2015 17:22
Futuremark compares over 3 million 3DMark benchmarks with handy infographics

Futuremark compares over 3 million 3DMark benchmarks with handy infographics

Futuremark has dug deep into its huge database and has unearthed interesting results regarding smartphones, tablets, Apple, and Android that are worth sharing.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2015 07:23
Android 5.0 and 5.1 make up 21 percent of all active Android devices

Android 5.0 and 5.1 make up 21 percent of all active Android devices

Google Dashboard reveals its findings after monitoring Android devices from September 1 to September 7.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2015 05:09
Samsung Galaxy S7 Android smartphone unofficial render

Samsung Galaxy S7 to launch in two sizes

Insiders claim this handset will launch in 5.2-inch and 5.8-inch variants before the end of the year.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Sep 2015 18:19
BLU Vivo Air LTE unlocked Android smartphone is only 0.2 inches thick

BLU Vivo Air LTE shipping later this month

One of the world's thinnest 4G LTE handsets is now up for pre-order, while shipments will begin September 22nd.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Sep 2015 17:14
MobiWire unveils 5.5-inch Winona smartphone for 200 Euros

MobiWire unveils 5.5-inch Winona smartphone for 200 Euros

The smartphone will be just 7 mm thick and run Android 5.1 with an octa-core SoC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Sep 2015 04:13
6-inch $50 USD Amazon Fire Tablet might launch soon

Amazon allegedly working on a cheap 6-inch Fire Tablet

A new Fire Tablet is expected to launch later this year for an incredibly low price - just $50 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2015 13:20
Sony unveils Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone

IFA 2015 | Sony unveils Xperia Z5 Premium smartphone

The Z5 Premium sports an incredible 4K resolution display.
Joseph Lambert, 08 Sep 2015 02:56
Wiko unveils Lenny 2, Sunset 2, and Rainbow Jam smartphones

IFA 2015 | Wiko unveils Lenny 2, Sunset 2, and Rainbow Jam smartphones

The Wiko exhibit had the manufacturer's latest entry-level smartphones starting as low as 60 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2015 21:09
Huawei details Y5 and Y6 budget smartphones

IFA 2015 | Huawei details Y5 and Y6 budget smartphones

The Y5 and Y6 will bring LTE and dual SIM features to a more affordable lineup.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2015 20:32
Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 tablet to cost 280 Euros at launch

IFA 2015 | Huawei MediaPad M2 8.0 tablet to cost 280 Euros at launch

The 8-inch FHD Android tablet will be very slim (7.8 mm) with separate Wi-Fi and LTE configurations.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2015 18:55
Oppo releases the R7 Lite smartphone

Oppo releases the R7 Lite smartphone

The new handset is identical to its older sibling, the Oppo R7, on the outside, but comes with several hardware downgrades under the hood.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 07 Sep 2015 18:08
Lenovo Vibe X3 Android smartphone spotted at TENAA

Lenovo Vibe X3 spotted at TENAA

Although this handset did not show up at MWC as expected, it has just been spotted at TENAA so it should get officially unveiled soon.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2015 16:04
Good Technology joins forces with former rival BlackBerry

BlackBerry acquires Good Technology

The two companies have signed an agreement with a value of $425 million in cash, BlackBerry gaining improved security capabilities across all platforms.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2015 07:58
Lenovo shows off Phab and Phab Plus tablets

IFA 2015 | Lenovo shows off Phab and Phab Plus tablets

The budget 6.8-inch and 7-inch phablets will carry Snapdragon 400 and 615 SoCs.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2015 05:43
Lenovo details Vibe P1 and Vibe P1m

IFA 2015 | Lenovo details Vibe P1 and Vibe P1m

The Vibe P1 and P1m will retail for $280 and $160 USD, respectively, with large internal battery packs to recharge other devices.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2015 04:53
Sony SmartBand 2 coming late September

IFA 2015 | Sony SmartBand 2 coming late September

The successor to the original SmartBand fitness tracker will have a new design and a heart rate sensor.
Daniel Schmidt/ Allen Ngo, 07 Sep 2015 04:29
HTC Desire 728G coming this October for 300 Euros

HTC Desire 728G coming this October for 300 Euros

The 5.5-inch mainstream smartphone will come with 13 MP and 8 MP rear and front cameras, respectively.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 06 Sep 2015 06:06
Acer unveils six new Liquid smartphones with Windows 10 and Android 5.1

IFA 2015 | Acer unveils six new Liquid smartphones with Windows 10 and Android 5.1

The Liquid M320 and M330 will run Windows 10 while the Liquid Z320, Z330, Z530/Z530S, and Z630/Z630S will run Android 5.1.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 06 Sep 2015 05:36
CAT S30 rugged Android smartphone with IP68 and Mil-SPEC 810G certification

IFA 2015 | CAT unveils S30 rugged smartphone

This handset is the successor of the S40, featuring a slightly smaller display and the same certifications for protection from the elements and various hazards.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2015 00:10
Innos D6000 Android smartphone with dual battery

Innos D6000 is the first dual-battery smartphone available worldwide

This 5.2-inch Android handset has mid-range specs and is powered by a built-in 2480 mAh battery and a removable 3520 mAh power pack, all for just $250 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2015 22:40

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