Two mysterious Xiaomi phones pop up on TENAA

Is it just us, or has naming in the mobile realm really gone downhill lately? We are far from the idea that Xiaomi is the only OEM guilty on this account, but one look at the Redmi announcements over the past couple of years is surely enough to confuse even the most loyal of fans and experts out there. At least it is less of a mess over in the higher...

OnePlus says it had a blast touring Europe. Check out some behind the scenes footage

A few months back OnePlus decided to implement its "never settle" slogan quite literally and took to the road on a grand Euro tour. The growing start-up has always had a closer relationship and involvement with its fans than most, which really made the effort special. While meet-ups are typically a regular thing for the OnePlus team, this time a...

Verizon's new buy-back program can save you up to $300 on a new Google Pixel or Pixel XL

If you are interested in picking up one of Google's new Pixel phones in the US, you can either go on the Google store directly or Project Fi or hit up Verizon for a unit. The latter is currently the only major carrier that offers the handsets and thankfully with no carrier lock and with updates coming straight from Google. In the absence of a Pixel...

New report claims Lenovo will out the P2 and the Motorola Moto M on November 8

We already know the budget-friendly Motorola Moto M is in the works. A few helpful leaks in, we are also fairly well acquainted with what to expect in terms of specs and appearance. Now, in a new turn of events, it appears Lenovo might not even make us wait until December for the full-metal handset, as a new promotional material suggests a November...

Apple really wants developers to take the Touch Bar seriously

As we are sure most of you already heard, Apple finally brought an arguably overdue refresh to its Mac Pro laptop lineup on Thursday. It consists of a trio of new laptops, two in the 13-inch and on in the 15-inch form factor. All of them are more powerful and significantly thinner then their predecessors, have better screens, improved touchpads and...

Oppo tops Chinese smartphone market in Q3, vivo claims second spot

According to data shared by IHS Research analyst Kevin Wang, Oppo has dethroned Huawei to become the top smartphone player in China. The former sold 22 million smartphone units in the third quarter, compared to 18 million by the latter. Not only Oppo, vivo also surpassed Huawei, recording a total of 19 million units in sales in Q3. It's worth mentioning...

LG V20 goes on sale in Canada

The LG V20 is now available for purchase in Canada, where carriers Videotron and Wind Mobile are currently offering the device. A quick look their websites reveals that the handset is being sold outright for CAD 1,029.95 (around $770) and CAD 999 (around $745), respectively. Those purchasing the phone (irrespective of their carrier choice) will also...

Samsung Gear S3 is now officially available to pre-order in UK

Samsung has started accepting pre-orders for its Tizen-powered Gear S3 smartwatch in the UK. A quick look at the company's UK website reveals that the Classic as well as Frontier models are up for pre-order, carrying a £349 price tag each. The South Korean firm is also running a promo where-in the first 1,000 people who pre-order the smartwatch will...

AT&T Priv's 'No Service' issue: BlackBerry working with AT&T to expedite the fix

BlackBerry has announced that it's currently working with AT&T to speed up the release of a fix to the 'No Service' issue that some Priv users have been facing on the carrier's network for over a month now. "The root cause for this issue has been identified, and a solution will be made available shortly as BlackBerry is working with AT&T...

Survey showed 12 out of 24 Note7 owners switched to iPhone

Research firm IDC surveyed 1,082 U.S. customers of the Note7 through on online survey on October 17 and 18, just a few days after the phone maker decided to permanently discontinue the productivity-focused phablet. Of the 1,082 U.S. consumers, 507 were current Samsung owners, 347 were past Samsung users, 228 of which have never owned a Samsung device....

Coral blue Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 4G+ to arrive in Taiwan and Singapore

The Note7's Coral blue offering turned out to be a popular color choice. Unfortunately for many, Samsung had to discontinue sales of the Galaxy Note 7. So, no S-Pen (for now) but that doesn't mean you can't have Samsung's soft-blue-and-tinge-of-orange color combo, as it will come to the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge. Currently, Samsung plans to release...

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Google Pixel XL review: Upsampled

Google was always a service - the best search engine on Earth. Now under the Alphabet umbrella, Google is becoming a brand - for online services yes, but also for hardware. Leading the charge are the Pixels, Google's equivalent to Samsung's Galaxy or Apple's i-gadgets... and every bit as premium. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_xl...

Huawei outs another Mate 9 teaser, focuses on battery

Xiaomi caused a lot of excitement with the Mi Note 2 and Mi Mix announcements, but Huawei is yet to make its next move. Of course, we are talking about the Huawei Mate 9, which will be unveiled on November 3. Taking that into consideration, it should come as no surprise that the Chinese OEM is currently at the top on its teaser game. Today brings...

Xiaomi Redmi 4 (unofficially) detailed: 1080p screen, 3s-like specs

The Xiaomi Redmi 3 launched in January and saw multiple revisions (3s, Pro, Prime), but the new Redmi 4 is quickly clearing the regulatory hurdles to gaining an official status. Info coming out of China suggests that the new model will upgrade the 5" screen to 1080p resolution (up from 720p) and the 13MP camera on the back gains a second LED for...

LG announces UltraFine 5K and 4K monitors for Macs

LG has two new ultra high definition displays, designed specifically to work well with Macs. There is the UltraFine 5K Display and then the UltraFine 4K Display. The UltraFine 5K Display is a Thunderbolt display. It has a 27-inch IPS panel with 5120 x 2880 resolution. It has 500 nits maximum brightness and supports the DCI-P3 color space. On the...

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro spotted entering India

Keeping up with Samsung's ever-growing device lineup is getting extra difficult with each passing month. 2016 in particular, saw an explosion of brand new device families and offers, only a few of which arguably have what it takes to stand out. The fresh new "C" lineup definitely falls under this category. We already reviewed the Galaxy C5 and C7,...

Skype now lets you send messages using Siri

Microsoft has pushed out a new update to Skype for iOS. The update bumps the version to 6.27.1, and brings along the ability to send messages using Apple's smart assistant, Siri. "Send Skype messages to your Skype contacts using Siri," the change-log for the update says. In addition to this, with the updated app, you can now view your Skype recent...

Oppo R9s is now available for purchase

As scheduled, the newly-unveiled Oppo R9s is now available for purchase. The device has gone on sale in China, where it can be purchased through both online and offline channels. It carries an RMB 2,799 (around $415) price tag. There have been reports that the Chinese company is expecting a high demand for the handset, and has already stocked around...

13-inch MacBook Pro differences: More than just Touch Bar

Yesterday, Apple announced the brand new MacBook Pro with the cool new Touch Bar, a strip of display above the keyboard that replaces the function key row with context specific functions that can be customized by users and developers. However, the company also announced a variant of the smaller 13-inch model without the Touch Bar. Now on surface...

LG U announced with octa-core CPU, 13MP camera

LG has announced a new smartphone. Dubbed LG U, the device is powered by an octa-core 1.14GHz processor, and sports a 5.2-inch full HD display. RAM is 2GB, while internal memory is 32GB, although expandable. The handset features a 13MP main cameraand an 8MP front shooter. Measuring 147.6 × 73.2 × 7.7mm and weighing in at 135g, it runs Android 6.0...

60% of Apple's mobile devices are now running iOS 10

Apple has released its latest iOS adoption numbers, revealing that the version 10 of its mobile operating system now powers 60% of compatible devices. That's a rise of 6% compared to the last time these figures were released. As for other versions, iOS 9's share currently stands at 32%, down from its share of 38% that was revealed a couple of weeks...

Meizu Pro 6s' AnTuTu listing confirms Helio X25 SoC

Meizu's upcoming Pro 6s smartphone has now been spotted on AnTuTu, revealing some of its key specifications. The benchmark listing reveals that the device is powered by Helio X25 chipset, something which Meizu's VP Li Nan hinted recently. As for other specs, the AnTuTu listing reveals the device sports a full HD display, has 4GB/32GB memory configuration,...

Sony's PlayStation Vue is now available on Android TV

Sony has announced that its streaming TV service PlayStation Vue is now available on the Android TV platform. "We're pleased to announce that you can watch your favorite TV shows, movies, and sports through PlayStation Vue on Android TVs starting today," the company said in a blog post. To get started, all you need is a PS Vue account and an Android...

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) appears on AnTuTu with Exynos SoC

After GFXBench and India's import/export tracking website Zauba, the Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) has now been spotted on AnTuTu benchmarking website. The listing reveals that the device is powered by an Exynos 7870 chipset, and has 64GB storage. Other specifications revealed by AnTuTu, including HD display, 3GB RAM, and 16MP/16MP camera combo are inline...

Galaxy S8 to feature "slick design and an improved camera," Samsung says

Samsung has said that its upcoming Galaxy S series flagship smartphone will have a "slick design and an improved camera." The comment was made by none other than the South Korean company's mobile-communications vice president. Mr Lee further revealed that the device will also feature an enhanced artificial-intelligence service, although he didn't...

Twitter counts Vine's days left, Vine is shutting down

Vine was the perfect platform to compliment Twitter. Users could film micro clips within 6 seconds that would loop over and over. And the resulting content is nothing short of Amazing. Many "internet personalities" gained popularity on the platform, and the six-second limit resulted in some really creative videos. Twitter re-strategized Vine by increasing...

Project Tango phone, Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is hitting the US on November 1

Last month, we reported about Lenovo's upcoming phablet the Phab 2 Pro, which is the first smartphone to showcase Google's Project Tango. Tango was Google's conception that allows hardware to detect its own location in 3 dimensions by using advanced infrared sensors. The Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is now showing on Lenovo's US website under the Phab 2's product...

T-Mobile is giving you $325 if you use the Google Pixel on its network

Yesterday T-Mobile's CEO teased a big announcement coming today, somehow being related to Google's Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. And now we know what it is. While the magenta carrier isn't going to start selling the handsets directly, it is making you an offer you pretty much can't refuse if you already own one. So, basically, pick up a Pixel from...

Apple unveils three new MacBook Pro models starting at $1,499

As expected, Apple finally announced some new MacBooks at its special event today. The MacBook Pro line has received a much needed refresh. The new MacBook Pro laptops still come in 13" and 15" sizes, though this time you can choose between silver and gray as colors. They're made from aluminum, even more this time around than in the previous design....

One TV app to rule them all - coming to Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad

Apple has announced a new TV app that will soon become available to the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad. The TV app combines all known video streaming services into one easy to use interface and you'll no longer need to switch apps for live TV or on demand content. The TV app always knows what you are watching and where you left the last time, follows...

Samsung is planning "significant changes" to quality assurance after Note7 drama

What is done is done and and at the end of the day Samsung has to bear most, if not all of the consequences of the unfortunate Galaxy Note7 battery fiasco. As for the aftermath, there are definitely more than a few sad fans and it comes as no surprise that Samsung stands to loose a "heartbreaking amount of money". However, the image problem is arguably...

ZTE Axon 7 Max launched in China for $442

ZTE has launched the Axon 7 Max, a mid-range phablet. The Axon 7 Max has a 6-inch 1920x1080 display that supposedly has 3D viewing capabilities. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage space, expandable with microSD. On the back are not one but two cameras with laser autofocus and dual LED flash. On the front...

Motorola Moto M leaks again with specs and a release time frame

Motorola, now under Lenovo management, appears to be working persistently hard to keep its good reputation in the budget smartphone segment. By all accounts, the legendary Moto G and Moto E will soon be getting a fresh new sibling - the Moto M. After a few early leaked photos and renders we are already excited for the full-metal handset. Looks aside,...

HTC Q3 results: revenue rises, losses shrink

HTC released the financial results for the third quarter of this year (that ended in September). The company showed growing revenues - 18% sequentially and 4% year-on-year - but it still posted an operating loss. The total revenue for the quarter was NTD 22.2 billion (USD 700 million) with a gross margin of 16.1%. The operating margin has improved,...

No, the Xiaomi Mi Max doesn't actually have a 91.3% screen-to-body ratio

Xiaomi captured people's imagination with the "bezel-less" Mi Mix - a spark of true innovation in a time when smartphone design has become very stale. But we want to dispute Xiaomi's claims of 91.3% screen-to-body ratio. Here's the thing. We took this official image (left) and measured it in Photoshop - both the phone and its screen (if you want...

OnePlus 3T said to feature a Sony IMX398 sensor

OnePlus has always managed to stand out in its own way on the vast smartphone market. The growing startup puts great emphasis on value products and is famous for carefully and meticulously creating its handsets with a quality over quantity mindset. That being said, it is always exciting to hear about a new product in the works. It will likely bear...

Huawei Enjoy 6 official: 5" AMOLED, 13MP camera, metal body

The Huawei Enjoy 6 is now official though for the time being limited to China. It takes on the Xiaomi Redmi 3 head on with a 5" AMOLED screen (720p resolution) and a metal body with a fingerprint reader on the back. The phone is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 chipset (octa-core CPU) with a surprisingly roomy 3GB of RAM and a more cramped 16GB storage...

Samsung's Q3 results: Mobile profits down over 95% due to Galaxy Note7 debacle

Samsung has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2016, and - as expected - the Galaxy Note7 fiasco has taken a huge toll on the company's profits. The tech giant's mobile division reported an operating profit of KRW 0.10 trillion ($87.8 million), which is down 96% from the same time last year. That's also the lowest figure for...

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) gets Bluetooth certified as well

The Samsung SM-J327P, which is alleged to be the Galaxy J3 (2017), has received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The listing, however, does not reveal anything about the device's specifications. The model has already cleared the FCC in the US, and also been spotted on Geekbench. Specs-wise, from what has been revealed...

Report says Samsung Galaxy Note7 fiasco won't affect Gear S3's launch

Following Samsung's announcement that the Galaxy Note7 has been permanently discontinued, there were reports from Korean media that the Note7 debacle will have a negative impact on the company's future projects, many of which will get delayed. However, according to a new report, that's not true - at least in the case of the tech giant's Gear S3 smartwatch....

Two new Xiaomi phones receive TENAA certification

A couple of new Xiaomi smartphones have been certified by the Chinese telecommunication authority TENAA. Listed as 2016111 and 2016112, the devices have almost identical specifications, including quad-core 1.4GHz processor, 5-inch HD display, 2GB/16GB memory configuration, and 13MP/5MP camera combo. Xiaomi 2016111 Weight and size of the devices are...

Sony Xperia XA Ultra and C5 Ultra getting new updates

Sony has started pushing out new updates to its Xperia XA Ultra and Xperia C5 Ultra smartphones, bringing security patches as well as other changes. Specifically, the Xperia XA Ultra update includes Android security patch for the month of October as well as a fix for an issue related to the device's camera ISO setting - any manual change to ISO wasn't...

Samsung Pay coming to Canada early next month

If you are in Canada and are waiting for Samsung Pay to launch in your country, here's some good news: the South Korean company's mobile payments service will be available in Canada in the first week of November. This was revealed by a Samsung customer service representative in response to a user query on Twitter. The rep also revealed that initially,...

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) getting security updates

Samsung has started pushing out new updates to the 2016 editions of its Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 smartphones. Currently rolling out in Europe, the updates bring Android security patches - October patch for the Galaxy J5 (2016) and September patch for the Galaxy J7 (2016). As is usually the case with OTA roll-outs, it may take some time for the update...

T-Mobile CEO has "BIG news" about Google Pixel

Just a couple of hours ago, T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted a photo of the Google Pixel with a hint: "it works great on our network". Now, the hint doesn't really reveal much, only that John Legere enjoyed using the Google Pixel. Could it be that the Pixel will come to T-Mobile? That's not likely, after all, the Google Pixel is to remain exclusive...

Google's new video shows how to switch from iPhone to Pixel

Google has just posted two new videos on its YouTube account which breaks down the setup process for transferring your data from an iPhone and familiarizing yourself with your phone. The first video is "Switching from iPhone", and explains how to prepare your iPhone for transferring data to your Google Pixel or Pixel XL. The nice lady reminds you...

ZTE ZMax Pro hits T-Mobile for $180

The ZTE ZMax Pro is not a brand new device. It was released earlier this year for Metro PCS in the States. However, the company is bringing the 6-inch phablet to T-Mobile starting today for $180. The ZMax Pro only sold for $99 on Metro PCS, but the caveat is that the handset will remain locked to the pre-paid carrier, as the device was subsidized...

ZTE Axon 7 review: The brightest sound

ZTE is back in the cheap and cheerful flagship race with the Axon 7. The company has its aim set up high, and we can't help but see the OnePlus 3 as a locked target. The thing is, the Axon 7 has a potential to aim for the stars of the show - the Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7. Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_axon_7-review-1512.p...

Huawei confirms Kirin 960 chipset for the Mate 9

Surprising absolutely no one, Huawei has today confirmed that the Mate 9 phablet will be powered by its Kirin 960 chipset. The SoC was officially unveiled at an event last week. The Mate 9 will be announced in Munich on November 3, which is next Thursday. The company has been putting out teasers for the Mate 9 left and right, confirming the fact...