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Bloatware is often talked about when it comes to Android-running devices, but the truth is most people don't actually use all the apps iOS comes with either. These then have to go into a junk folder of sorts, since there is no way for you to get rid...

A new LG device was caught in the database of the GFXBench benchmark for Android. Right now it's known only by its model number, which is H740. The LG H740 is an upcoming mid-range phablet, by the looks of the specs which have been revealed by...

Last week OnePlus used its social media accounts to tease the fact that "something luxurious" would be coming. "A bit of welcome luxury", the company boasted. At the time we assumed we'd see a leather back cover for the OnePlus 2, but that's not...

At its IFA press event at the beginning of this month, Samsung ended its Gear S2 announcement by teasing an upcoming big tablet called Galaxy View. Although the Korean company did not out any other details, we've only had one huge Samsung tablet...

Just yesterday we saw the upcoming Huawei Nexus 6 (codenamed Angler) in the database of the Geekbench benchmark for Android. That helpfully confirmed a couple of key specs of the device, namely the Snapdragon 810 chipset it uses, the fact that it...

If you're getting excited about the upcoming Windows Phone flagship from Microsoft you probably don't want to hear about another mid-ranger, but here it is. The Microsoft Lumia 550 has cropped up in a Swiss store for CHF 114 ($117/€104) and it could...

Earlier this year a Samsung official announced that the company is building a bendable phone – think a flip phone with one continuous screen that covers the insides of both halves. A popular leakster on Weibo claims to have internal knowledge of the...

After the Opera Mini update, the browser maker has issued a new version of its core product – desktop Opera. The update brings improved privacy, security and personalization options. First up is support for SurfEasy – Opera's own VPN network...

Qualcomm held its own dedicated event today to detail its next premium chip offer as well as a couple of midrange offerings. The beastly Snapdragon 820 was hastily announced back in March, during MWC 2015, undoubtedly to draw attention away from the...

Samsung has finally gotten round to the Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 LTE (SM-T905) and is treating the once flagship tablet to Android Lollipop. The largest slate in the lineup moves straight to the latest 5.1.1 OS version from its current 4.4.2 KitKat...

Vodafone UK has partnered with Sony to offer an exclusive edition of the Sony Xperia Z5, the Bond phone. It will come with some special Spectre content – Bond themes and wallpapers plus a behind-the-scenes blog from Moneypenny (who also stars in the...

Following the revelation that popular media streaming service Plex is planning to support Apple TV, VideoLAN has also announced that it is working on a VLC app for the Cupertino-based company's set-top-box. The announcement was made by...

Less than a week after it was spotted on Geekbench running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, a new rumor is suggesting that HTC's upcoming One A9 flagship (codenamed Aero) will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box. Hima_Aero will run Android 6.0 and...

The Lenovo Phab Plus - which was announced late last month with a gigantic 6.8-inch display and is currently only available in China - is now up for pre-order in Malaysia. Carrying a price tag of RM 1,199 ($278), the device will go on sale in the...

Just seven months after Russia initiated an antitrust probe into Google, the company has been found guilty of "abusing its dominant market position," according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. The probe was initiated after a...

The original Moto X from 2013 has been updated to Android 5.1 Lollipop in June. In July even AT&T's version of the smartphone got the update. However, Verizon's model is only now about to receive the new software. The carrier nicknamed Big Red...

Sony is now rolling out the update to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for three of its smartphones - the Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra. This follows a similar rollout which made its way to the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, and Xperia...

We're now just over two weeks away from Google's rumored September 29 event during which the two new Nexus phones are supposed to become official. As such, leaks about both the LG Nexus 5X and the Huawei Nexus are starting to show up left and...

Microsoft isn't the only company sending out media invites today. It's been joined by LG, which is going to hold an event in New York City on October 1. As you can see from the invite itself (which is pictured to the left), there's going to be...

Today Microsoft has started sending out media invites for an event it's holding on October 6 in New York City. The invite itself only says that we're going to see new Windows 10 devices, as you can gather from the image below. However, past leaks...