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When it comes to playing locally stored music on an Android device, most people just use the app that comes pre-installed, which in most cases is Google Play Music, which isn't really your best option. Some people use Poweramp, but that's not ideal...

You couldn't possibly have missed our three-way smartphone comparison between the LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8, and Sony Xperia XZ Premium we published two weeks ago, but if that's somehow the case be sure to catch up now. The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge...

Week 22 of 2017 is now behind us and it brought some interesting hardware. Andy Rubin's new company Essential announced its first phone, Motorola delivered the Z2 Play, while ZTE brought the beastly Nubia Z17. Meanwhile OnePlus 5 leaks and...

The first BlackBerry got its name thanks to its characteristic keyboard - the keys made it look like a blackberry. That keyboard arrangement, with keys at the bottom, was an ergonomic win and became a trademark for the company. The BlackBerry...

Everyone loves large screens. We’re less passionate about large phones, though. It’s bezels that make all of the difference, so we’re happy to see manufacturers put smartphones on a bezel-burning diet. This is a relatively new trend, enabled by...

Our readers want to live cutting edge in tech - one in three voted in favor of advanced touchscreens that are pressure sensitive and hide fingerprint readers beneath them. Basically, the final evolution of the capacitive key. Hardware keys still...

Week 22 brought no change at the top of our Top 10 trending chart with the Samsung Galaxy S8 still the most frequently checked specification page on the site. The Infinity display flagship extends its streak at the top to 9 weeks and it looks good...

Over a couple of months after the Android 7.0 Nougat update arrived for the Nextbit Robin, the Andoid 7.1.1 update has been made available for the cloud-focused device. Currently factory images are available, although we expect the OTA rollout will...

Samsung's hugely popular J-series of smartphones is due for a refresh and by all accounts an official announcement should happen any day now - the Galaxy J7 (2017) and J5 (2017) even starred in hands-on videos, yet there's no word from Samsung on...

Back in February this year, there were reports that the alcatel Idol 4S will be available in Europe as the Idol 4 Pro. Now, it has been revealed that the phone will land in Germany next month - July 1 to be precise. The revelation has been...

A couple of months ago, a list of updates designated for Samsung’s devices leaked from Turkey and revealed which of Samsung’s mid-range devices, like the A and J series) would be getting Android Nougat. In that list, the Galaxy J5 (2015) was nowhere...

The Oppo R11 is due to be announced a week from now, and following render leaks, live shots and Oppo's own teaser, there seems to be little the company can surprise us with come June 11. Oh, and as if that wasn't enough, a GeekBench entry now...

The Motorola Moto E4 Plus has been the subject of a handful of leaks and rumors until now, with the latest one revealing the handset's design through press renders. Now, a new rumor, related to pricing information for the handset, has...

The ZTE Axon Pro is currently available at discounted rates in the US. Retailer Newegg is offering the device for nearly $180, which if you compare, is down nearly $220 from what the Chinese company is officially asking for the phone. It's...

A new, mysterious Samsung smartphone has received WiFi certification from the WiFi Alliance (WFA). As is usually the case, the WiFi listing for the device doesn't reveal much, except that it carries a model number of SM-A450F and runs Android Nougat...

Samsung has announced that its Bixby voice assistant now allows users to check their bank account details as well as transfer money between accounts. The new functionality has been launched in the company's home country of South Korea. The...

Google has announced that its smart speaker Google Home will arrive in Canada later this month. In a blog post yesterday, the Mountain View, California-based company said the launch is set for June 26. The device will understand both English and...

Google has confirmed a new feature for its Photos app. In a tweet sent out through Google Photos' official Twitter account, the company has confirmed that the app will now suggest photos to archive. New! See suggestions for photos to archive, so...

If you haven’t yet heard of Essential, it’s a company started by co-creator of Android and Danger, Andy Rubin. [Danger was the OS found on the Danger Hiptop a.k.a T-Mobile Sidekick] Essential promises an unmatched hardware experience along with a...

The Moto X Play from 2015 is the latest smartphone to be graced with an update to Android Nougat, perhaps surprisingly given its age. Moreover, this model is getting Android 7.1.1, and not 7.0 like most non-Nexus or Pixel devices have so far. That's...