Neowin News Feed for: Handset

HTC One X10 unveiled, with 5.5-inch 1080p display, octa-core processor, and 4000mAh battery

Andy Weir — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:44:01 +0000

After weeks of leaks, HTC has officially announced the One X10, featuring metal body, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and 16MP rear camera. Its 4000mAh battery promises up to 31 days of standby time. Read more...

The OnePlus 3 flagship will soon be available on O2's Refresh program in the UK

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 08:38:01 +0000

OnePlus is known among tech enthusiasts for its devices that are exclusively sold online. But starting this week, the OnePlus 3 handset will also be available from an actual carrier, O2 in the UK. Read more...

Google reportedly building its own mobile handset

Andrew Stevenson — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:32:01 +0000

Sources have claimed Google is moving to manufacturing its own smartphones, making it more like Apple in its smartphone strategy - but it's expected to continue supporting Nexus-branded smartphones. Read more...

New VAIO Windows 10 Mobile handset gets its Bluetooth certification

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:40:01 +0000

A previously unknown Windows 10 handset just got its Bluetooth certification. This could be a US version of VAIO's Phone Biz device, but that is unlikely. More probably, it's a completely new device. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 4 is now available, but only for the LTE variant

Usama Jawad — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:20:01 +0000

Microsoft has finally released the highly-anticipated Windows 10 Mobile ROM for the Xiaomi Mi 4 Android handset, opening up a world of possibilities of the OS running on other devices too. Read more...

The first modular Windows 10 Mobile handset could be coming in 2016

Usama Jawad — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 11:12:01 +0000

German smartphone maker Shift will ship a modular handset running Windows 10 Mobile or Android 5.1 depending upon the user's preference in Q3 2016. The device will be available for pre-order at €399. Read more...

Huawei is now the third largest vendor of phones, leaving Microsoft behind

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:48:01 +0000

A report from Strategy Analytics now claims that Huawei has overtaken Microsoft to become the third largest vendor of phones in the world, trailing only Samsung and Apple. Read more...

Sharp is developing 4K smartphone displays, coming in 2016

Andy Weir — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 12:58:01 +0000

Some think Quad HD displays on phones are unnecessary - but even higher-res 4K screens are in development by Sharp, with the first handsets offering 4096x2160px displays expected to launch in 2016. Read more...

Three UK confirms that every phone it sells is now unlocked

Andy Weir — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:09:42 +0000

Three UK says that every phone it sells, both on contract and PAYG, is now unlocked, rather than being restricted to its network, and existing customers can get their Three handsets unlocked free. Read more...

Jolla smartphone, from ex-Nokia team, goes on sale today

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:21:41 +0000

The first Jolla smartphone is finally on the market. Jolla is created by a team of ex-Nokia engineers and the handset is running on Sailfish OS, a rebranded and upgraded version of Meego. Read more...

The technology that lets you charge your phone with a puddle of water

Andy Weir — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:32:28 +0000

The prospect of charging your phone with the help of a puddle of water might sound insane, but the technology is quite real, and it's going on sale soon... although it won't exactly be cheap. Read more...

Facebook seemingly coming to Android home screens

Paul Ferson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:53:21 +0000

Facebook has been mentioning quite a bit about its "new home on Android" lately. It seems their new home could also be your home-screen, linking your Android phone and profile even more closely. Read more...

Say hello to the next Samsung Galaxy handset, the Grand

Andrew Stevenson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:54:44 +0000

Samsung is planning to start the New Year with a new Galaxy handset. While not the next in the Galaxy S range, it's the Galaxy Grand, and it packs quite a punch, on paper at least. Read more...

Google's Dan Cobley apologises for low Nexus 4 stock

Paul Ferson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 02:19:42 +0000

With the list of issues potential Nexus 4 buyers have faced being as long as your arm, Google's Dan Cobley has spoken publicly to issue an apology for the lack of handsets on sale in the Play Store. Read more...

Nokia to axe 1,700 jobs worldwide

Andrew Fairbairn — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:38:49 +0000

The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has announced plans to cut 1,700 jobs globally. The move is part of large cost-cutting measures as the company tries to cope with the economic downturn and falling... Read more...

Users find new mobile phones too complex

Matthew Hopson — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:06:08 +0000

Research has suggested that the complexity of modern mobile phones is leaving users frustrated and angry, with 61 percent of those interviewed saying that setting up a new phone is as challenging as moving your... Read more...

Nokia Ups Its Global Handset Share To Near 40%

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:48:51 +0000

Nokia in the third quarter accounted for nearly four in 10 handsets shipped worldwide, as the overall mobile-phone market grew a healthy 6.4% from the previous quarter, a market research firm said. The Finnish mobile... Read more...

DoCoMo to invest big in handset software for 3G phones

Fri, 19 Dec 2003 18:13:25 +0000

Japan's top cellphone operator NTT DoCoMo is to invest 37 billion yen (343 million dollars) in the two years to March 2006 to help manufacturers develop software for third-generation (3G) handsets. The... Read more...

Nokia sells gaming handset

Tue, 07 Oct 2003 16:32:00 +0000

The world's top cell phone maker Nokia launched on Tuesday its much-hyped N-Gage gaming handset, with the company's first step onto turf ruled by Japan's Nintendo meeting a mixed response. Nokia launched... Read more...

Japanese handset turns 2D images into 3D

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 15 Nov 2002 16:22:00 +0000

Sharp have created a spiffing new handset for NTT DoCoMo's i-mode service which is capable of turning 2D images into a 3D format.This will make the SH251iS the world's first mobile handset to incorporate a... Read more...