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New day, new info on the seemingly inevitable, yet never actually happening, Android 8.0 Oreo updates for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. This time it's courtesy of the Samsung-run Turkish website that translates to “Are we up to date?” which...

The LG Q7 is methodically gathering the certifications needed before official launch. After it became clear a couple of days ago that it's been certified in Russia alongside the G7, the Q7 has now cleared the US FCC - or at least that's what we're...

Xiaomi's model lineup is looking more confusing by the day, particularly in the lower end, and a new device revealed on TENAA isn't going to help. The Chinese regulator has certified a smartphone that goes by the model designation M1803E6E and we...

Verizon has started pushing out a new update to LG V30 units on its network. The update arrives as software version VS99620b, and brings along multiple changes, including ThinQ branding and AI cam. To begin with, post update, the start screen of...

If you are in the US, and are looking to purchase a dual SIM variant of Samsung's Galaxy S9 smartphone, here's a deal for you: a Top Rated Plus eBay seller is offering the device for $660. Keep in mind the variant on offer is global one,...

In a statement to The Verge, Google has confirmed that it plans to put all of Allo’s resources into smoothing the way for RCS or Rich Communication Services. This is a new standard that it set to replace SMS and will soon be compatible across most...

The LG G7 ThinQ will become official on May 2. A steady flow of leaks has recently emerged about it, and one detail was pretty worrying: the G7 was said to have an extra button on the side for some AI features. Naturally, many people assumed it...

According to a new rumor originating at some unnamed case makers, Apple will launch the long-awaited iPhone SE 2 in May. The name isn't set in stone, however, keep that in mind. The new device will be powered by Apple's A10 Fusion chipset, which...

Not funny, Verizon. People have been waiting for the Oreo update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge for a long time – these may be 2016 phones, but they are still flagships! So, when the Verizon Support page showed that the duo is finally getting the...

A new ZTE Nubia smartphone is nearing release. The mystery phone, which we'll refer to as NX617J, has passed certification with the TENAA and subsequently showed up on Geekbench. Specs-wise the NX617J has a 6-inch 18:9 screen of 2160x1080px...

Panasonic today announced the Eluga I7 in India. The phone is highlighted by its 18:9 5.45-inch "Big View" display, large 4,000mAh battery and affordable INR 6,499 (~€80) price tag. The Eluga I7 goes on sale on April 24, and it will be a Flipkart...

In the rush to prepare for Sunday’s event someone lost track of a brochure that neatly lists out all the specs for the Meizu 15, the 15 Plus as well as the Meizu M15 (the lite model). The Meizu 15 duo shares a 12 MP + 20 MP dual camera. The main...

While the launch was announced earlier this month, the Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 plus are finally available for pre-order in India. Both can be had from Nokia.com or individually from other online stores – the 7 plus is on Amazon, the 8 Sirocco is...

Vivo is treating Indian fans of its V9 to a cheaper sidekick with the same level of charm but a lower price tag. The vivo V9 Youth shares much of what makes the V9 proper good but reduces its INR 22,990 (~ €280) price tag to INR 18,990 (~...

The Meizu 15 and 15 Plus are relentless when it comes to benchmarks. First the Meizu 15 Plus revealed its Exynos 8895 chipset on AnTuTu, then the smaller Meizu 15 passed by Geekbench with a Snapdragon chip (either a 660 or 635) and now it's the...

A new update has started rolling out to the Nokia 2 smartphone. Currently hitting units in India, it's a security update that brings along Android patch for the month of April. There's currently no information on what other major changes (if...

The code name for LG's next V series smartphone has been revealed. The usually reliable tipster Evan Blass took to Twitter to reveal that the V40 is internally codenamed Storm. LG V40 is codenamed Storm. pic.twitter.com/fNqLUdNzsP— Evan Blass...

Sony took the wraps off its Xperia XZ2 Premium this week, and that means its predecessor is getting cheaper. The XZ Premium from last year can now be purchased for just $524.99. That's a whopping $275 less than the phone's initial price in the US,...

Last year Microsoft finally confirmed that Windows Phone is dead, but even after that point it still sold some such devices through its official online store. Not anymore, though. Today there are zero Windows Phones in stock at the Microsoft...

Samsung is now rolling out a new update (based on Android Oreo) for the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in Europe. Specifically, people in Germany have received it already. It's a 570MB download that will install software version G950FXXU1CRD7 for the S8, and...