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You may not have heard of the Fraunhofer Society, but you’ve almost certainly used some of its inventions - notably MP3 (but it also contributed to AAC audio and H.264 video). Recently, many rushed to declare MP3 “dead” because Fraunhofer killed its...

The upcoming Huawei nova 2 mid-ranger was certified by TENAA at the beginning of May. We already told you May 26 is the launch date, and now we know most of the device’s specs. The Huawei nova 2 will have 5.2” screen of Full HD resolution and...

A new Samsung phone has leaked in a couple of official-looking presentation slides. The device dubbed Galaxy J7 Max is being compared with Oppo's F1s and F3 as well as the vivo V5. The leaked images reveal the device is powered by a Mediatek...

If you are in the US and are planning to purchase the Google Pixel XL, you'll be glad to know that the company is currently offering a deal where-in those purchasing the device will get a free case. The deal is available on all Pixel XL...

Nougat for Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) started rolling out earlier this month. Russia was the first market to get it and now the update has started hitting units in India. The update weighs in at around 985MB (985.58MB to be precise). Given the...

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) made its official debut today. It's now available in the United States, where AT&T has the phone listed on its website and is offering it for $179.99 outright, or $6/month on installments. The handset is powered...

T-Mobile's BOGO deal on the LG G6 was supposed to last until June 8. However, surprisingly, it has been pulled. The link to the deal web-page on the magenta carrier's website is now inactive, and the following leaked screenshot clearly confirms that...

The usually reliable leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks on Twitter) has shared a new leak that pretty much reveals Motorola's entire 2017 lineup. The leaked image shows a presentation slide that details the company's 'c', 'e', 'g', 'X', and 'Z' series of...

If you are in the US and want an Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S8+, you might want to take a look at the deal an eBay retailer is offering. fashionlife786 - a Top Rated Plus retailer - is selling the international model (SM-G955FD) of the flagship...

A week after we reviewed the Xperia XA1, its bigger brother the Xperia XA1 Ultra came knocking at our office's door. Having similar design, the Jumbo-sized mid-ranger comes with mightier battery, bigger screen of higher resolution and more...

We have witnessed a steady growth of smartphone screen sizes, a process that isn't showing signs of slowing down even though many handsets are already pushing up against 6 inches. Some bemoan the loss of small phones, taking solace in the occasional...

About a year ago we asked you what was the ideal screen screen size and the answer was “between 5-inch and 5.3-inch”. Will the answer be the same this year? Last year we pointed out the growth trend in most product lines. For example, the...

Week 19 of 2017 was a busy one with leaks coming from all directions. OnePlus was easily the company to make the most headlines as the pieces of the company’s upcoming 5 flagship puzzle start to fall into place. Meanwhile, Samsung is preparing to...

People want a solid bundle when they buy a new phone - nearly half of voters expect a good quality charger and headphones to come in the box. That is for high-end phones, of course, low-cost handsets can squeak by with a basic package, but expensive...

It was a relatively calm week in our top 10 chart with the top three remaining unchanged. That means the Samsung Galaxy S8 tops the list for the 7th week in a row, while the Galaxy J7 Prime and Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 complete the rostrum. The larger...

Google has redesigned its Contacts app to version 2.0. The new version brings a cleaner interface and has incorporated the account switcher in a much better way. Now there's a slide-out menu with an account switch button like on other Google apps...

Nike has launched two new cases for the iPhone 7 based around its popular range of shoes, the Nike Air Force 1 and the Nike Roshe. The cases feature the respective tread pattern on the back. The Air Force 1 is available in Blue while the...

Microsoft's Build 2017 conference, was probably the most forward-looking and paradigm-shifting such event to come along in years. The Redmond giant used the venue to introduce a whole new visual identity to replace Metro, called Fluent Design. It...

We're still a little bit fuzzy on details when it comes to HTC's upcoming U 11 device. However, this shouldn't be the case for much longer, since the official launch date is already set for May 16. Now, a new report claims HTC won't keep fans...

Word of a new mid-ranger from Huawei's Honor sub-brand has been floating around the rumor mill for some time now. A new report claims to have some much-needed specifics on the handset, namely an announcement date of June 20 or June 21 and a...