Xiaomi teases its Pinecone chips with a second trailer

Xiaomi is going to unveil its Pinecone chipsets in just three days and the manufacturer's PR campaign is now live. Two days ago, we saw Wang Feng starring in the first Pinecone trailer, and now Xiaomi is pushing a second teaser. Enjoy! And here is the first trailer featuring the two-time World Memory Champion Feng. The Pinecones will be Xiaomi's...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 specs sheet leaks, details the screen and keyboard

With no S8, the Galaxy Tab S3 will be the star of Samsung's show. The tablet boasts some high-end features worthy of attention, but perhaps not patience - why wait when you can have a look at this leaked infographic? The Tab S3 will feature a 9.7" screen with HDR support and an S Pen for all your sketching needs. Pogo pins allow for a hardware connection...

LG G6 teaser videos hint at a dual camera with #nobumps

We love how open LG is about the upcoming LG G6 flagship. The company uploaded a small cache of videos highlighting key features of the flagship, starting with the dual cameras. LG flexed some hashtag muscle to boast #nobumps #eventhecameraissetback. Next up is a video that asks the uncomfortable question "Too Big?" and isn't very subtle about...

LG Stylo 2 Plus on T-Mobile starts getting Nougat update

T-Mobile has started rolling out a new update to LG Stylo 2 Plus units on its network. The update arrives as software version K55010p, weighs in at around 554 MB, and brings along Android Nougat (version 7.0). According to the magenta carrier's software update page for the device, the latest Stylo 2 update also includes some enhancements, including...

Moto G5 leaks in the wild, retail package in tow

If you're eagerly awaiting Lenovo to release the Moto G5 we've got a fresh leak for you. Courtesy of an OLX listing we get a sneak peek at the upcoming budget droid itself along with its retail contents. The listing appears to have been pulled, which only lends credibility to this leak. Motorola Moto G5 If the retail package is the real deal then...

CloudFlare bug leaked sensitive information and passwords out in the wild

CloudFlare is an Internet security company that takes care of your sensitive information across various websites. Companies like Uber and OKCupid use it to protect their users from malicious people. But this time CloudFlare goofed up - what is said to be a bug has caused sensitive data like messages, cookies, usernames, and passwords to be randomly...

CouldFlare bug leaked sensitive information and passwords out in the wild

CloudFlare is an Internet security company that takes care of your sensitive information across various websites. Companies like Uber and OKCupid use it to protect their users from malicious people. But this time CloudFlare goofed up - what is said to be a bug has caused sensitive data like messages, cookies, usernames, and passwords to be randomly...

What to expect at MWC 2017

If you aren't already excited about MWC 2017, now is probably the perfect time. The official proceedings kick off on March 27 and the Barcelona venue closes its doors on March 2. However, there are press events already lined up for this weekend, so the first exciting announcements are now mere hours away. As usual, we are already on location and...

Sony Xperia XZ Premium leaks, due for release in May

Sony has a new 4K-screened Xperia coming out and it's the Xperia XZ Premium. A leaked press image shows the upcoming flagship with its Chrome mirror finish on the back (as on the Xperia Z5 Premium) and confirms it will continue using the current design scheme, established by the X series. The leaked image has the date of May 7 under the clock which...

Huawei Nexus 6P starts getting Android 7.1.2 beta

When Google announced the Android 7.1.2 beta roll out late last month, it was said that Nexus 6P's beta update is still being worked on, and is expected "to release soon." Well, those who've been waiting for it will be glad to know that the the update has started rolling out. It's a large update, weighing in at around 1.30GB. Needless to say that...

Huawei P10 launch to be livestreamed on Sunday

Huawei's flagships the P10 and the P10 Plus - are some of the devices we are looking forward to seeing at the MWC in Barcelona on Sunday. The Shenzhen-based company has already teased the slogan for the phone - "Change the way the world sees you", hinting the device will have bold design and impressive front camera. All the details will be unveiled...

Week 8 in review: Galaxy S8 and LG G6 leaks galore

Just before the floodgates of MWC announcements have opened, let's do a quick summary of what happened in the week leading up to the event. You don't need us to tell you that it's been a ongoing stream of rumors and revelations related to the stars of the hour - the LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8, even if the latter isn't going to show up in Barcelona....

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom US launch has been delayed

The Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom was set to land in the United States sometime this quarter (the company's official website still says that). However, looks like that won't be the case as Asus has now confirmed the launch has been delayed. The confirmation came in the form of a reply to a query on Facebook, where-in the company said the device has been delayed...

Top 10 trending phones of week 8

The Mobile World Congress is happening as you read this article. Waiting for new devices is probably the reason we don't have a lot of newcomers in our chart - Galaxy A7 (2017) is gone and Apple's iPhone 6 is back. Since Galaxy J7 Prime toppled the Redmi Note 4 off the pole position, now the Samsung resides happily on top. And even it was a galactic...

Google to pull the plug on Spaces in April

Google has announced that it's pulling the plug on Spaces, a small group sharing app the Mountain View, California-based company launched last year. The app, which allows people to instantly get together and share around any topic, will be shut down on April 17. But before that, it will become read-only starting March 3. "This means you can't create...

Nougat update starts hitting Motorola Droid Turbo 2

The Motorola Droid Turbo 2 has started receiving a new update. Arriving as software version 25.11.10, the update brings along Android Nougat (version 7.0). The 'Android security patch level', however, stays at December 1 2016. As is usually the case with over-the-air roll outs, the update may take some time to hit your device. Meanwhile, if you feel...

BlackBerry Mercury is now official, aptly named KEYone

You probably remember our hands-on of the BlackBerry Mercury DTEK70. Back then we told you this wwas only a preliminary name and that the company will spill all the details about the device come MWC time. Without further ado, meet the BlackBerry KEYone. BlackBerry KEYone press images BlackBerry jumped ship from its own OS to Android in an effort...

New Xperia Ear update expands voice notification support, includes updated head gestures

Sony's Xperia Ear accessory has started receiving a new update that bumps the companion app to build number 1.1.0.A.2.1, and brings along a host of improvements. Prime among them is the ability to read alerts and provide notifications for any app - previously, voice notifications only worked with a handful of apps including SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 starts getting February security update

Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its Galaxy Note 4 smartphone. Arriving as version N910FXXS1DQB4, and currently hitting units in Europe, it's a security update that brings along Android fixes for the month of February. Given the size of the update (around 380MB), it's likely that some other changes (presumably, enhancements and improvements)...

Google Allo is making its way to the desktop, could it be too late, though?

Google's Allo was a highly anticipated alternative to Google Hangouts. Finally, users would be able to use Google's new predictive messaging platform, complete with the (new at the time) Google Assistant. Something that upset many users coming from Hangouts was the inability to use the service across multiple devices, or at the very least, on a desktop...

Galaxy S8 sign up page leaked ahead of announcement

With MWC right up ahead, the mobile industry is gearing for a slew of devices, smartphones and gadgets, not to mention the enormous amount of material that we'll have to write home about. Although the Galaxy S8 isn't expected to be announced until much after MWC, yet it still manages to steal the spotlight from phone makers that will be up on their...

vivo V5 review: Oddball

Vivo V5 is all about the selfies, and you can tell it right away by a quick inspection on its specs sheet. The V5 surely looks good, but it has a lower-res screen, mediocre chipset, uninspiring main camera, and it didn't even deserve the latest Funtouch launcher. If it wasn't for the high-res selfie snapper, it would have been the definition of mediocrity. Source:...

LG Watch Style and Watch Sport hands-on

LG announced a duo of Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches a couple of weeks ago - the LG Watch Style and LG Watch Sport. They both feature circular displays and are the first watches to come with the new Wear 2.0 OS. We spent some quality time the Style and Sport, and we are ready to share with you some first impressions. LG Watch Style LG Watch Style...

iPhone 7 Plus catches fire, Apple investigating

A viral video showing a rose gold iPhone 7 Plus catching on fire has caught Apple's attention as well (pun intended). The trending Twitter post shows a smoke coming out of a burst iPhone 7 Plus and it has been shared over 25,000 times. So my IPhone 7 plus blew up this morning 🤗 was not even using it, literally no explanation for this pic.twitter.com/sQ8CJt4Y69—...

GFX leaks Xiaomi Mi 5c, Huawei P10, and Moto G5

The MWC is closing in, and new phones are being tested one last time before their premieres at the expo. And there is no surprise of the abundance of still unannounced phones appearing at the GFX database prior to the Barcelona show. Xiaomi Mi 5c went through the GFX benchmark test, and the app captured its specs. There are no surprises, the app...

Nokia 3310 will run S30+ and have Nokia 150 design cues

You may have heard of the legendary Nokia 3310 and may have heard that Nokia is bringing it back in a couple of days at the Mobile World Congress 2017. But otherwise details have been scarce on what exactly the 3310 reboot will be. All we've heard is that it will have a similar, if not the same design and a larger, colored display. But the popular...

Ringing Bells roller-coaster is over, founder arrested on fraud suspicion

The founder of Ringing Bells, the company behind the infamous $4 smartphone, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. A local retailer has filed a complaint against Ringing Bells for unfulfilled $45,000 order. They even tried to resolve the matter with the "Freedom" maker, but received death threats instead of actual phones. Ringing Bells came under...

Vivo launches Y55s smartphone in India

Vivo has announced a new mid-range smartphone in India, the Y55s. The Y55s has a 5.2-inch, 720p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 3GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera, and 2730mAh battery. The phone runs on Vivo Funtouch OS 3.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It's a dual SIM device with...

Archos announces two new budget phones, 55 Graphite and 50 Graphite

Archos has announced two new budget Android phones ahead of MWC. The first of the two is the Archos 55 Graphite, which has a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display with 2.5D curved glass, MediaTek MT6737 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 13 megapixel main rear camera with a 2 megapixel secondary camera for depth of field effect, 5 megapixel front...

New 10.5" and 12.9" iPads to hit the shelves in May or June

Everyone expected Apple to announce three new iPads in the beginning of 2017 but it looks like we might need to wait a little longer. We already heard Apple tablets will arrive in the summer and now new reports confirm that info - the 10.5" and 12.9" iPad will arrive in May. Insiders from TPK Holding, Foxconn and General Interface Solution spoke...

Xiaomi Mi 5c leaks in another live photo

The Xiaomi Mi 5c has been frequenting the rumor mill for quite some time now. The new mid-range device with a metal body was originally set-up for a November 30 release. Then the alleged date was moved back to December 6. After that came and went as well, deadline speculations mostly died off, but the leaks definitely didn't. We already have specs...

February security update starts hitting Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 edge in India

Samsung Galaxy S7 units in India have started receiving a new update. Weighing in at around 100MB, it's a security update that brings Android fixes for February. The 'security patch level' now shows 1 February 2017. While there's no confirmation on whether the Galaxy S7 edge is also receiving the latest security patch, we don't see any reason why...

Yet another Samsung Galaxy S8 live image leaks

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship has already leaked in live images but we really can't get too many of those. Today a couple of new images show the upcoming Galaxy S8 from both front as well as back, but wrapped in a case. The new images align nicely with previous leaks, showing the same bezel-free design and single camera on the back with a...

Update to LeEco Le Pro3 and Le S3 brings app drawer

LeEco has pushed out a new update to its Le Pro3 and Le S3 smartphones. It's a major update that an app drawer, improved camera performance, and some additional enhancements. The newly-added app drawer is located in the apps dock, just above the 'home' button. Coming to the camera improvements, the Le S3 can now take batter pictures in low-light...

Google has renamed its Messenger app to Android Messages

Google's Messenger app has received a new update. While in terms of functionality, there aren't any major changes, what's news-worthy is that the Mountain View, California-based company has changed the name of the app. The app is now called Android Messages. "A new name! Messenger is now Android Messages, the messaging app built for Android," the...

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ to have similar specs, new leak reveals

Just a day after complete spec sheet for the Samsung Galaxy S8+ leaked, a similar leak has emerged for the Galaxy S8, revealing almost identical specs. The only difference is display - the Galaxy S8, according to the leaked image above, will sport a 5.8-inch (full rectangle)/5.6-inch (rounded corners) QHD+ Super AMOLED display. Here are the two leaks...

Xiaomi Mi Mix to be available outside of China soon

Unveiled back in October last year, the Xiaomi Mi Mix has only been available in China so far. That, however, is going to change soon as the device has been announced for UAE. The phone will go on sale there sometime in March. As for price, the Mi Mix will carry an AED 2,999 price tag in UAE, which translates into around $815. The handset is also...

LG X power2 announced with 5.5-inch display, 4,500mAh battery

LG has announced a new smartphone. Dubbed X power2, it's the successor to last year's X power. The device is powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz chipset, and sports a 5.5-inch HD display. RAM options include 1.5GB/2GB, while internal memory is 16GB. The camera department is handled by a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. Measuring 154.7 x 78.1 x...

Vidhance will showcase its buttery-smooth video stabilization for smartphones at MWC

Vidhance is quite the new kid on the block. Operating under Swedish parent company: Imint AB. Vidhance is the company's focus on a consumer-oriented suite of real-time video algorithms built specifically for consumer products, most notably, the smartphone sector. Imint will be showcasing its Vidhance capabilities at MWC, which kicks off next week...

Huawei Watch 2 has a sporty look, leaked press renders reveal

It's an open secret that Huawei will unveil a new smartwatch this Sunday in Barcelona at its pre-Mobile World Congress event where we'll also see the P10 and P10 Plus smartphones becoming official. That is because even a company official has basically confirmed this. However, we've heard very little about the upcoming wearable up until this point,...

LG G6 to be released on March 10, Samsung Galaxy S8 confirmed for April 21

It's long been rumored (on quite a few occasions) that Samsung will make the much anticipated Galaxy S8 and S8+ official at an event in New York on March 29, with the new flagships' release date being April 21, at least for markets other than South Korea. And today a new report from the company's home country comes to confirm those dates, with one...

Meizu to launch super fast mCharge 4.0 at MWC

Meizu has already scheduled a MWC press event on February 28 in Barcelona. Its slogan is Faster Than Ever, but that's all the hints we got so far. According to the latest rumors though, the star of the Meizu show will be mCharge 4.0. That's quite obvious in fact, just look at that big lightning sign on the invitation. The next iteration of mCharge...

Archos 101 Saphir rugged tablet goes official

Archos joins the pre-MWC fever with the announcement of the 101 Saphir rugged tablet. It has a 10.1" display, MediaTek chipset with 1GB of RAM, a 6,000 mAh battery, but most importantly - a drop and water-resistant body. The 101 Saphir has a 10.1" IPS screen of 1280x800px resolution and runs on the MT8163 chip with quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU at 1.3GHz,...

Asus ZenFone Live debuts with real-time beautification cameras

Remember the Zenfone 3 Go that leaked last week? Well Asus silently introduced it with a different name - Zenfone Live (ZB501KL), targeted at the selfie fans. The device may have average specs but the highlight is the BeautyLive app that lets you stream live through the 13 MP main camera or the 5 MP front one while applying a beautification filter...

Samsung unveils Exynos 9 - a 10nm chip to challenge the Snapdragon 835

Samsung's Exynos chipset is venturing into 10nm territory with the latest Exynos 9 Series 8895. This chip promises up to 27% higher performance and 40% lower power consumption than a comparable 14nm chip. The chipset features an octa-core CPU starring second generation custom Samsung cores (four of them) as the big cluster while Cortex-A53 (again,...

Xiaomi Pinecone chipset gets its own trailer, starring World Memory Champion

Xiaomi recruited Wang Feng to star in the trailer of its upcoming chipset, Pinecone. Yes, a trailer for a chipset - Xiaomi is sparing no expense to drive up the hype. Anyway, Feng is a two-time World Memory Champion and he shows off his skills by memorizing and then recalling 100 groups of numbers (each group consisting of several digits) He even...

New Nokia 3310 to have broadly same design, larger color display

We already know that a new version of the iconic Nokia 3310 is coming, and it will cost €59. And now we have some more details about the phone. According to a new report, the re-imagined 3310 will have broadly the same design but will be slimmer and lighter. The report also confirms that the handset will remain a featurephone with physical keyboard...

Complete spec sheet of Samsung Galaxy S8+ leaks

In a tweet today, the usually reliable tipster evleaks confirmed nearly all key specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8+ smartphone. The spec sheet reveals a 6.2-inch QHD+ Super AMOLED display (or 6.1-inch if you account for the rounded corners) and 4GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy S8+ spec sheet. Impress your friends, confound your enemies...with...

UBI predicts 72% AMOLED market share for Samsung by 2020

According to a recent report from market research company UBI Research, by 2020, Samsung's share of the smartphone AMOLED market will stand at 72%. That's actually a substantial decrease from, the 89% the Koreans hold now, but the market itself is expected to explode to $57B milestone by that year so the net growth is still going to be pretty strong....

Gboard for iOS update adds voice typing, new emoji and Google Doodles

Google has updated the Gboard app for iOS. For starters there is now support for 15 additional languages, including Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Catalan, Hungarian, Malay, Russian, Latin American Spanish, and Turkish. Voice typing has also been included and now you can just tap a button to dictate messages....