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A new smartphone has appeared on GeekBench’s database with an HTC model number: 2Q5W1. This isn’t a new HTC flagship, however. Based on the specifications from GeekBench, the tested device is powered a Snapdragon 625 CPU with 3GB of RAM. New HTC...

Last month, we covered the possibility of a new Redmi Note 5 smartphone for global markets. Two Xiaomi devices have passed through China’s 3C earlier last month, which we suspected were two versions of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (one with less RAM,...

The folks over at Mobile Fun have posted a video taking a close look at the official Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ cases. These cases are identical to the current Galaxy S8 and S8+ flip cases (sometimes called “S-View” or "Clear View") with the only...

Microsoft has introduced new price points for each of its Surface Laptop and Surface Book 2 models. Both now start at a lower price, albeit with reduced specs. Starting with the Surface Laptop, the new base model comes with an Intel Core m3...

The YouTube TV app is now available for tvOS. Google revealed this information in a tweet from the YouTube TV account. The app is available for the 4th and 5th generation Apple TV devices in supported regions only. Hey @AppleTV users, check the...

Samsung is almost ready to release the update to Android Oreo for its S8 and S8+ smartphones, following a lengthy beta testing period that has recently ended. The company even put out an infographic today detailing the new features you can expect to...

The parent company of Google, Alphabet, posted Q4 2017 and fiscal year 2017 results. The report said the 2017 revenues were $110.9 billion, which is a 23% increase year over year. The October-December period accounted for $32.3 billion, $4.69...

HMD took it slow when it resurrected the Nokia brand. It initially launched the Nokia 6 in China and managed to sell 100,000 units in the first quarter (per IDC numbers). Its confidence grew and expanded to more regions and introduced more...

The global MIUI 9 rollout continues with Xiaomi Redmi 3s and Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime getting the Nightly update. The firmware version is MIUI V9.2.2.0.MALMIEK and is 376 MB in size and is based on Android Marshmallow with an April 2017 security...

Razer has made a special edition of its Phone to celebrate the Chinese New Year (also known as the Spring Festival). The Razer Phone 2018 Gold Edition comes in a special red-sleeved box with golden Razer stickers. The phone itself is the same as...

Less than a month after the approval for a touch-sensitive bezel patent, Huawei now holds the rights for smartphone gestures performed on the back of your hand. This means ultrasonic or infrared sensors follow the finger. This solution takes care...

International Data Corporation and Strategy Analytics published their reports on the global smartphone shipments in Q4 and the full year 2017. The data reveals that Apple shipped 77.3 million iPhones in Q4 2017, most of any other manufacturer. For...

After 6 years as Sony CEO, Kazuo "Kaz" Hirai is stepping down to a more sidelined position as chairman and will be replaced by current CFO Kenichiro Yoshida. Yoshida will take the reins on April 1, vacating the spot of CFO, which will be taken by...

Samsung is edging ever closer to seeding the final Oreo firmware to the Galaxy S8 and S8+ and has put together an infographic, detailing all that's new about Samsung Experience 9, which is the software suite for Oreo Samsung smartphones. There...

Shortly after rolling out the January security patch to the Galaxy Note8, Samsung has started pushing out a new update to its flagship smartphone. Carrying the build number of N950FXXU3BRA8, the update is currently hitting units in Brazil and...

A couple of devices from Huawei's sub-brand Honor are getting a new update. Specifically, the Honor 9 and Honor 8 Pro are getting the EMUI 8.0 update which brings along Android Oreo. As for changes, all major Oreo goodies should be there,...

Apple’s latest quarter report is out for the Holiday Season. This report includes initial iPhone 8 sales, as well as the first wave of iPhone X sales. Combined, the company shipped 77.3 million iPhones. This is just 1.15% below the same quarter from...

YouTube Go is one of the apps that’s part of Google’s effort to get the same information to people in developing countries while using a lot less data. There are other apps with the same concept: a lightweight version of an otherwise data-hungry app...

Samsung held an Oreo Beta program for those who signed up to test non-final firmware builds of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The program has since closed and testers are waiting for Samsung to finally drop the final stable release of Oreo for the...

Virgin Mobile isn't the only company that's now offering refurbished iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units to eager customers. Apple itself has stepped into this market starting today. You can buy a certified refurbished iPhone 7 for $499 (with 32GB...