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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G with support for 144Hz mobile gaming

Usama Jawad — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:16:04 +0000

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off its Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G Mobile Platform, with a focus on AI-enhanced gaming and performance, allowing users to play games at up tp 144Hz on QHD mobile displays. Read more...

LG Velvet will be announced on May 7

Rajesh Pandey — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:32:02 +0000

LG has revealed via a teaser video that it will be announcing its next flagship smartphone, the Velvet, on May 7th. The video highlights the minimalistic design and 'Raindrop' camera of the device. Read more...

First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Christopher White — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 20:04:01 +0000

It was time to buy a new phone, so I went with arguably the most impressive phone on the market, the Galaxy S20 Ultra. After a day of use, these are my impressions of Samsung's flagship device. Read more...

Google Pixel 4 XL renders surface online, showcase thick bezel, notchless display

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 20:40:02 +0000

Renders of the XL version of Google's upcoming flagship have been leaked online, after Pixel 4 images were seen last month. A large top bezel, among other design changes, can be observed. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note10 will reportedly launch on August 7

Hamza Jawad — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 11:12:01 +0000

As per a new report, Samsung's flagship phablet will be unveiled on August 7, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, which is the same venue where the Note9 was launched last year. Read more...

Xiaomi is preparing to unveil Mi 9 flagship on February 20th

Paul Hill — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 10:44:01 +0000

Xiaomi has announced that it's holding an event on February 20th to show off its next flagship phone, the Mi 9. The device is expected to be very powerful and come with a relatively modest price tag. Read more...

Google mocks Pixel 3 leakers a day before the device is revealed: So you think you know...

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:36:01 +0000

Google's upcoming flagship smartphones have been leaked numerous times over the past few months. But the tech giant's latest statement has put all the rumors surrounding the devices under suspicion. Read more...

This could be our first look at the iPhone XS, featuring a larger display and gold color

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:44:01 +0000

An image showing off the upcoming iPhone XS has reportedly been leaked. It looks like the phone will sport a much larger display than the iPhone X and will be offered in gold as well. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note9's UK pricing leaks online, might start at £899

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 11:40:01 +0000

Ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event, the UK pricing of its upcoming flagship has been leaked online. Beginning at around $1,200 for the base model, it goes up to $1,425 for the 512GB variant. Read more...

Galaxy Note9 is "1TB ready" according to video published by Samsung NZ

Boyd Chan — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 11:24:01 +0000

According to a 30-second video accidentally published by Samsung's New Zealand arm, it seems that the Galaxy Note9 may indeed pack 512GB of onboard storage and support for 512GB microSD cards. Read more...

Samsung might launch Galaxy Note9 with 512GB storage costing €1,250

Abhay V — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:38:01 +0000

Rumor suggests that the Galaxy Note9, expected to be unveiled on August 9, might launch with a 512GB internal storage variant that costs a staggering €1,250. The base-tier 64GB might not be offered. Read more...

Galaxy S10+ rumored to sport a (rather large) 6.44-inch screen

Sharath Ravishankar — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:00:01 +0000

The plus-sized of Samsung's upcoming flagship lineup (that isn't the Note series), the S10+, will reportedly amp up the screen size from the S9+'s 6.2 inches up to a decidedly larger 6.44. Read more...

HTC unveils its HTC U12+ with Edge Sense 2

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 May 2018 13:54:01 +0000

HTC has officially unveiled its HTC U12+. The phone will be launching around the world and customers in the U.S. can place their pre-orders from today. Prices range between $799 and $849. Read more...

HTC U12+ design, specifications leaked

Sharath Ravishankar — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:44:01 +0000

The design and specifications for HTC's upcoming flagship, the U12+, have been leaked. The device will allegedly tote a minimal-bezel 18:9 display and a top-of-the-line Snapdragon 845 chip. Read more...

Custom Nokia 8 variants could be coming to China and the US

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:16:01 +0000

Some insider sources are claiming that customized Nokia 8 variants could be launched in China and the US. These possibly feature a bump in RAM, and some other updated specifications as well. Read more...

Android co-founder says Essential Phone will ship "in a few weeks" - far later than planned

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:12:01 +0000

When Andy Rubin unveiled the Essential Phone in May, he said he wouldn't take reservations unless it was ready to ship within 30 days or so. Nearly two months later, it still hasn't shipped. Read more...

Official Nokia video shows sketch of unannounced phone - and it could be its second flagship

Andy Weir — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:14:01 +0000

Comments made by the now-former HMD CEO this week hinted at the possibility of a second, more innovative flagship alongside the Nokia 8 - and a sketch in an official video has raised hopes further. Read more...

Nokia 9 shown off in leaks with Snapdragon 835, dual 13MP camera, 5.3" QHD display

Steven Parker — Mon, 22 May 2017 07:00:01 +0000

Nokia currently doesn't have a true flagship phone, and the last rumors we heard about such a device coming was way back in January. Now, a bunch of images and specs have revealed the Nokia 9. Read more...

Take Note: Samsung says it will "launch a new flagship smartphone in second half" of 2017

Andy Weir — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:30:01 +0000

Samsung confirmed that a new flagship phone will arrive in the second half of this year, following comments from its mobile chief in January, promising "a better, safer, and very innovative Note8." Read more...

Sharp unveils Aquos R flagship with Snapdragon 835, 5.3-inch Quad HD display, 22.6MP camera

Andy Weir — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 05:06:01 +0000

Sharp's new compact flagship features some pretty meaty specs, including Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 835 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, 22.6MP rear camera, 16MP selfie-cam, USB-C, and more. Read more...

Xiaomi unveils Mi 6 flagship: Snapdragon 835, dual-camera, ceramic body, starts at $360

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:46:01 +0000

The Chinese company has finally taken the wraps off of its latest flagship device, the Mi 6. The new handset has some powerful internal specs, an attractive design, and a fairly affordable price tag. Read more...

New details emerge about HTC's next flagship 'Ocean'

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:32:01 +0000

The HTC Ocean has long been rumored and beyond its unique Edge Sensors, looks to offer quite a bit of technology. The new leak reveals an array of microphones, a new camera feature, and more. Read more...

Huawei P10 leaked in blue, gold and green ahead of Mobile World Congress reveal

Steven Parker — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:58:01 +0000

As is commonplace these days with many smartphone announcements, all that's left, is for the company itself to fill in the blanks at the official reveal. Today, three colors got leaked for the P10. Read more...

HTC opens pre-orders for U Ultra and U Play flagship handsets in the UK

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:10:01 +0000

HTC has opened up pre-orders for its latest flagship handsets, the U Ultra and U Play, in the UK. Priced at £649 and £399 respectively, the premium handsets will begin shipping on March 1. Read more...

Vernee's new Apollo 2 flagship will have 8GB RAM; first phone to use 10-core Helio X30 chip

Andy Weir — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 06:10:01 +0000

Chinese manufacturer Vernee will launch the world's first handset to feature MediaTek's new range-topping Helio X30 SoC. The Apollo 2 will also have up to 128GB of storage, and a whopping 8GB of RAM. Read more...

HTC mobile chief confirms "another flagship" is coming with a new processor

Andy Weir — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:32:02 +0000

HTC says it launched its new U Ultra with a Snapdragon 821 "to have a couple of months of leadership before the next flagship CPU comes" - and when it does, "HTC will have another flagship". Read more...

OnePlus may stop OnePlus 3 production; launch a new flagship soon [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:28:01 +0000

A credible rumor suggests that OnePlus may opt to stop producing the OnePlus 3 after facing repeated delays. The company is supposedly getting ready to launch a new flagship, the OnePlus 3S or 3 Plus. Read more...

Samsung rumored to opt for dual-camera system in Galaxy S8 flagship

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 15:54:01 +0000

One of the big features rumored to be coming to this year's iPhone is a new dual-sensor camera, and now Samsung is rumored to be using a similar system for next year's Galaxy S8 flagship phone. Read more...

OnePlus 3 review: everyone gets a flagship

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 08:02:01 +0000

The OnePlus 3 is the company's attempt at creating a high-quality device aimed at the larger market. After weeks of using it daily, I believe they've succeeded in creating a real, affordable flagship. Read more...

Buyer claims new OnePlus 3 handset came pre-loaded with porn

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 06:52:01 +0000

A OnePlus customers claims his new OnePlus 3 flagship phone was filled with miscellaneous files and NSFW images and video pre-loaded on the device. The worst part? It wasn't even HD content. Read more...

Sprint "happily confirms" it will soon offer BlackBerry Priv... then confirms that it won't

Andy Weir — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:50:01 +0000

BlackBerry's CEO said that all four major US carriers would sell the Priv, and Sprint 'happily confirmed' its plans to do so until last Friday - but it now says it won't offer the device after all. Read more...

Official unveiling video showing HTC 10 flagship leaks

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 09:26:01 +0000

The HTC 10 is one of the best-known, unannounced flagships around, because of numerous leaks. And now the final piece of the puzzle leaked online, the HTC 10's official unveiling video. Read more...

HTC says new 10 flagship will be "best ever smartphone for shooting photos and videos"

Andy Weir — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:26:01 +0000

In its latest teaser for the '10', HTC says it's "obsessed with providing you with the best ever smartphone for shooting photos and videos", as it continues to raise expectations for its new flagship. Read more...

The HTC 10 will feature a Super LCD 5 display and a 3000mAh battery

Steven Parker — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:30:01 +0000

Apparently HTC will be utilizing a Super LCD 5 screen for its upcoming HTC 10 flagship. The phone will also have a 3000mAh battery, which is more than enough juice to get through a day's work. Read more...

Leaked image reveals four color options for new HTC 10 flagship

Andy Weir — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 12:10:01 +0000

A leaked image reveals that HTC's new flagship - which is believed to be called the '10', rather than the 'One M10' - will be available in four color options, although two of them are very similar. Read more...

HTC says it's "obsessed, but in a good way" in new One M10 teaser video

Andy Weir — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:10:45 +0000

HTC has released a new #powerof10 teaser video for its upcoming One M10 flagship, in which the company says it's "obsessed" with doing all that it can to "find ways to make your phone even better". Read more...

Sony may have just killed off the Xperia Z line in favor of new X series

Derrek Leigh — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 08:28:01 +0000

It seems Sony is throwing all their eggs into the Xperia X basket as they pretty much confirm that there will be no Xperia Z6. The Z-series is being replaced by the new Xperia X moniker. Read more...

HP unveils the Elite x3 and its Mobile Extender: the most powerful Windows 10 Mobile device

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:00:01 +0000

HP has just announced the Elite x3 Windows 10 Mobile phone. This is the most powerful Windows phone up to date and packs in pretty much everything save the kitchen sink in terms of specs. Read more...

Photos and specs revealed of HP's powerful new Windows 10 Mobile handset, the Elite x3

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 14:30:01 +0000

The first photos of HP's new Elite x3 have emerged, along with key specs of the device, including a Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB RAM, iris and fingerprint scanners, dust- and water-resistance, and more. Read more...

Alcatel lining up the 'Idol Pro 4' as their Windows 10 Mobile 'Superphone'

Steven Parker — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:34:01 +0000

Alcatel looks to be moving into flagship territory with Windows 10 Mobile. If certain rumors are to be believed, it'll be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Full HD, Continuum supported device. Read more...