Week 2 in review: Nokia is back and the rumor mill is on fire
We knew it was coming and it has finally happened - Nokia is back in the smartphone game. The new Nokia 6 marks the glorious return and the industry is still quite busy poking around for more info on the new ambassador of the legendary Finnish brand.
To thicken the plot even further, HMD Global, which holds the rights to the name, has also promised a slew of other announcements on February 26. So mark the date and start counting down, as some info has also surfaced on a potential Nokia 8 flagship model. In the meantime, after some uncertainty, we are also happy to report that the Nokia 6 will be leaving China after all.
Although the spotlight was naturally usurped by Nokia, many other rumors also graced the first week of 2017, giving us a lot to look forward to.
Samsung might be gearing up for a whole new device family this year and the refreshed Moto G line should be coming shortly. LG is likely busy working on the G6 and it should come as no surprise that Xiaomi already has a Redmi or two in the works.
HTC started 2017 with a couple of hot announcements - the U Ultra and U Play devices. A new Vive handset should be coming shortly as well.
Huawei also has a new phone to kick off the year - unfortunately one with a seriously confusing name. And, as expected, the mystery surrounding the future iPhones and the Samsung Galaxy S8 keeps constantly unraveling bit by bit as well.
Android-powered Nokia 6 marks the brand’s return to smartphones
Nokia 6 comes with Android 7.0 Nougat and an unibody carved from a solid block of 6000 series aluminum.
Nokia 6 hands-on shows that sweet metal body in full glory
A bunch of live photos let us take a better look of the new smartphone.
Alleged Nokia 8 leaks - the company's 2017 flagship
The device will allegedly come with a stunning camera and a Snapdrgon 835 CPU.
HTC U Ultra is now official: Sapphire glass, Snapdragon 821, 5.7" QHD display
UareU is one catchy slogan, but we tend to like our 3.5mm jacks - none to be found on the Ultra.
Moto G5 Plus hands-on images and specs leak, it looks just like the rumored Moto X (2017)
So the handset that was said to launch either as the Moto X (2017) or Moto C is in fact the G5 Plus.
Samsung Galaxy S8 leaks in case maker's renders
Ghostek has listed a shock-resistant case for the upcoming Galaxy S8.
Nokia promises multiple announcements for February 26
Nokia (well, HMD) is coming to the MWC again, nostalgia and hope swell.
New Xiaomi phone leaks in live images
The device is said to be the Redmi Note 4X. However, the design revealed by these images is different from what we saw at TENAA late last month.
Samsung Galaxy X1 and Galaxy X1 Plus leak
The leak came in the form of a Weibo post that also revealed model numbers for these devices - SM-X9000 and SM-X9050.
Nokia 6 will become available on January 19
The recently announced mid-range smartphone will be exclusive to China, at least at first.
iPhone 8 to have stainless steel frame for its glass sandwich design
Apple will thus abandon the aluminum alloys it's been using for its smartphones in the past few years.
New HTC Vive smartphone leaked in video
The device is going to be resonating with your personality, self-expression and lifestyle, the video says.
Sony's 2018 flagship Xperia smartphone might have an OLED display
The Japanese company is reportedly looking to finally adopt the technology for its top of the line offerings.
Nokia 6 might go global after all
TA-1003 variant of the handset appears in Bluetooth certification and it may be the global unit.
Nokia trademarks Viki, the name of its upcoming AI assistant
This is the actual Nokia, by the way, not HMD.
Apple shows off Portrait Mode in latest iPhone 7 Plus ad
Owners of the smaller iPhone 7, please look away.
Reports: No home button on Galaxy S8/S8 Plus; only Plus variant to sport dual-camera setup
It's being said that even a prototype model of the Galaxy S8 has been developed, and sent to the tech giant's CEO and Vice Chairman.
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus to release in March or April
This was revealed by the company's Chairman and CEO of the consumer division Yu Chengdong.
Huawei announces P8 Lite (2017) with 1080p screen, Kirin 655
If the name isn't confusing enough, some markets might get it as P9 Lite (2017).
Samsung Bixby will be the Galaxy S8 new virtual assistant
Both Samsung Pay Mini and Bixby are spotted on Samsung's website.
Motorola Moto G5 Plus leaks in a press image
This comes less than a week after the device's hands-on images and specs leaked.
Yahoo is now 'Altaba', CEO Marissa Mayer stepping down
This was revealed in a filing by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
HTC U Play debuts with 5.2" 1080p screen
HTC U Play comes with new AI assistant and Helio P10 but lacks 3.5 mm audio jack.
LG to release G6 one month before the Samsung Galaxy S8
Both devices are expected at MWC but LG Electronics will start selling their flagship on March 10.
LG G6 teaser promises minimum-bezel waterproof phone
YouTube video tells us that LG is a device with bigger screen but smaller bezel.
Reader comments
- AnonD-578105
- 0yR
Nothing interesting here. moving on. These phones look all alike. All of them are 5.7"+. That's boring. Why won't anyone make a small but powerful 4" phone to spice things up?
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