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YU has announced that it will be open sourcing the OS on its smartphones and inviting developers to download and contribute to the new YU-OPEN-OS. As part of the new Project Highway, YU will be "curating source codes from multiple drop points,...

The Nubia Z11 Max is scheduled for announcement on June 7, a new teaser image featuring new-found brand ambassador Cristiano Ronaldo reveals. The event will take place in the Beijing National Aquatics Center (the Water Cube). Nubia Z11 Max...

Just days after ZUK CEO effectively revealed that the company's upcoming Z2 smartphone will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 8890 chipset, a new teaser has been spotted on Weibo, throwing up more questions than answers as it features a Qualcomm...

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 could become available at some point in June, according to a report from not long ago. The upcoming wearable has been leaking a lot lately. We've already seen it in official press renders, a couple of hands-on images, and it's...

If you thought the 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 edge was too large, multiply that 500 times and you'll get the size of Samsung's latest ad of the dual-edge smartphone. Installed on the facade of a building in the Sokol district of Moscow, the LED signage...

ASUS has launched an updated version of the ZenFone Max in India. One of the changes in the new model is the upgrade to an octa-core Snapdragon 615 chipset. The phone also comes in two variants with 2GB or 3GB RAM options, and has 32GB...

After similar promos in March and April, Samsung is back with a new Samsung Pay promo. This time, the South Korean company is offering a free $20 gift card to those who make their first Samsung Pay purchase within two weeks from now - or until June...

If you are in the United States, and are planning to purchase Samsung's newest flagship smartphone (the Galaxy S7 or S7 edge), here is a deal for you: Best Buy is offering a free Samsung smart TV with each handset. The TV in question is a...

Looks like the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) - which was launched back in March this year, and is currently officially only available for purchase in China - could soon be landing in other markets worldwide. While the device launched in China...

Microsoft has updated the minimum hardware requirements for its Windows 10 Mobile platform, allowing the OS to be installed on devices with screen-size up to 9-inches. Previously, the limit was 8-inches. Another change that the Redmond,...

Google added the ability to run apps side by side in Android N but so far we could only run different applications side by side, which means if you wanted, say, two browser windows side by side, you'd have to install a separate browser alongside...

We met with the Zopo Speed 8 at MWC, and it was our first encounter with the Mediatek Helio X20 chipset, which boasts a 10-core CPU. We now have a final unit at the office for some more tinkering, and you can see how we might be eager to run some...

ZTE has launched a new smartphone in the US. Dubbed ZTE Grand X Max 2, the device - which comes with a large 6-inch display and dual rear camera setup - is now available for purchase from AT&T's prepaid subsidiary Cricket. Other...

Announced this week, the Lenovo Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus were quick to enter the Top 10 trending chart. And while the Moto G4 settled into a modest 8th spot the Plus shot straight to Number 1, knocking the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 out of the...

Sony officially announced that the Xperia Z series is no more and the unofficial talk is that the other Xperia lines have been cut. Only the new Xperia X will live on. In a way, Sony has come full circle as the Xperia X1 was the first to bear that...

Last week we asked you to pick the Best Android smartphone from the 2016 roster and the vote was very definitive - the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is the fan favorite by a landslide. The runner up is the HTC 10, which along with the S7 edge left all...

In one of the busiest weeks of late we saw the announcement of the 4th generation Moto G, now in three flavors. The Moto G4, Moto G4 Plus and Moto G4 Play became official on Tuesday and we also got a chance for a brief hands-on. We were also...

Oculus pushed an update to its games store that requires users to have a Rift connected to download games. Previously, one could download any of the Rift exclusive titles from Oculus' store even without owning a Rift, which enabled users to run...

Outside of the typical monthly schedule, which brings in the latest Android security patch, Samsung has released new firmware updates for the current flagships Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The timing is extraordinary, but then so is the nature of...

Cricket Wireless is now offering the Microsoft Lumia 640 for $29.99 with a new activation. That number changes to a nominal $9.99 if you bring your number from another carrier. If you go for the more recent Lumia 650, you'll need to pay $119.99...