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Samsung Smartphone Shipments to Decline in 2015

Posted: 15 Oct 2015 07:01 AM PDT

It is probably safe to say that Samsung is going through a transition period, or is at least repositioning itself. The company streamlined its smartphone output this year and has seen profits increase as a result, recording financial growth for the first time in several quarters. However, that good news is tempered by the fact that Samsung is likely to see a decline in overall smartphone sales for the first time in years.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 coming to Europe in January?

Posted: 15 Oct 2015 06:17 AM PDT

We love the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, it is the best device the company makes and is pretty much a home run from top to bottom. However, when it launched the Note 5 came with a massive disappointment as it was not made available in Europe, and Samsung hasn't made any noise that the device will ever come to the Old Continent.
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ZTE Reveals Lease-to-Own Plan for Buying Smartphones

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 02:53 PM PDT

With carriers in the United States slowly starting to turn away from the old model of contracted subsidized phones, it has opened a gap in the market for manufacturers to step into. Apple has done so with its iPhone Upgrade Program and now Chinese company has announced its own similar system.
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HTC One A9 Coming with $690 Price Tag?

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 02:33 PM PDT

The HTC One A9 is going to be launched in one week's time and the more we hear about this smartphone the more worried we are. What was first leaked as a bleeding edge handset has since become (via benchmark results) a clear mid-ranger, which in itself is reasonable, even if we do expect more from HTC. The latest news regarding the cost of the One A9 means we are outright concerned about what HTC is playing at.
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Xiaomi Mi 5 Definitely not coming Next Week

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 08:26 AM PDT

Xiaomi has scheduled a media event for October 19th, when the company will unveil a new smartphone. First reports suggested that the handset to be launched is the Xiaomi Mi 5 flagship, a handset that is actually a long time in coming. However, the wait will go on as the Mi 5 will not be launched next week at all and there are two reasons for that.
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LG is the most Security Minded Android OEM

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 08:09 AM PDT

When we think of mobile security we think of BlackBerry's BB10 or at a push iOS, we rarely consider Android because of the numerous problems the platform has had. Forced to pick the most secure manufacturer on Android we would say Samsung with its robust KNOX security suite, which is pretty spiffing. However, a new research paper out of prestigious Cambridge University in the United Kingdom disagrees.
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J.P. Morgan Ditching BlackBerry Handout Program for Employees

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 07:55 AM PDT

Rumors persistently abound that BlackBerry will stop making smartphones soon, but while that is unclear there are some people who will not be getting new handsets from the company. J.P. Morgan reports that its employees will no longer be handed free BlackBerry smartphone, starting in 2016 they will be forced to buy their own.
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ASUS Opens Bootloader for ZenFone 2

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 07:48 AM PDT

ASUS has already done a lot of good things with its ZenFone 2 range, not least offering us the chance to have well built, good looking smartphones with interesting specs and an affordable price tag. The company is now looking to get on the good side of Android enthusiasts by issuing a new tool that lets them unlock the bootloader on their ZenFone 2.
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Samsung Debuts Tizen Based Z3

Posted: 14 Oct 2015 07:39 AM PDT

Samsung has expanded its own Tizen platform hardware with the release of a new smartphone, the Samsung Z3. Like previous Tizen handsets, the Z3 sports entry level hardware and is targeted for emerging markets, including in India, where the smartphone is landing as an exclusive device. The official launch of the Samsung Z3 today means the Tizen platform now has two smartphones, with the Z1 already available.
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Google Exec Praises LG as a Partner

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 01:57 PM PDT

Huawei was the manufacturer of choice for Google's 2015 flagship Nexus 6P, but LG was also on board with the Nexus 5X, a reworked version of the 2014 Nexus 5. It is clear that Google and LG have had a good relationship through the years as this is now the third Nexus device the Korean company has built. Google executive David Burke has now confirmed that indeed the Android giant does prefer working with Korean company LG.
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LG Preparing G Pay Mobile Payment System

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:55 AM PDT

Mobile payment services are really taking off, and while Apple is leading the way in Apple Pay, Samsung and Google have launched rival services that are already out there. We expect many other smartphone manufacturers to join the party and according to reports today LG will be the next to unveil its own mobile payment system.
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Meizu Smartwatch Launching Oct 21

Posted: 13 Oct 2015 10:28 AM PDT

Meizu has had its best year during 2015 and has released numerous new smartphones that have found a solid consumer base and delivered consistent quality. The Chinese company is now ready to branch out into the wearable market and here is an image of the first ever Meizu smartwatch, which is reported to be launched October 21st.
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Motorola Force (DROID Turbo 2) Certified in China

Posted: 09 Oct 2015 11:16 AM PDT

The Motorola Force is also the Motorola Kinzie and the Motorola XT1585, while consumers in the United States are probably going to call it the DROID Turbo 2. Whatever the name of this device is, it will almost certainly be a beast, at least judging by the specs that were revealed as the handset passed through China's 3C certification website.
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AT&T Rolling Out Extensive LG G4 Update

Posted: 09 Oct 2015 11:05 AM PDT

AT&T is rolling out an over the air update for the LG G4 flagship, but this is not Android Marshmallow or anything to do with Google's platform. That does not mean this upgrade should be ignored as it brings plenty of goodies to the party, albeit under the surface. The second largest carrier in the United States says that the update is available OTA now.
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BlackBerry Priv could be Company?s last Smartphone

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 02:28 PM PDT

We are not exactly surprised by reports today suggesting if the BlackBerry Priv is a failure it will be the last smartphone the company ever makes. On one hand it makes sense as BlackBerry's hardware sales have declines to be almost meaningless in the market, but on the other hand we heard this exact same rumor before the launch of the company's last three smartphones.
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Editorial: Microsoft Aiming Big, but Industry Backing is Necessary

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 01:49 PM PDT

Microsoft delivered two pretty stellar smartphones at its launch event yesterday, but the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are already proving that the company's uphill battle against iOS and Android cannot merely be fought on a hardware level. The software plays a huge part and while there is plenty to get excited about surrounding the whole Windows 10 ecosystem, the platform will have to break down barriers to be seen and shout from soap boxes to be heard.
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LG V10 Lands in South Korea

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 10:27 AM PDT

The LG V10 really impressed us when we got to grips with it as the company?s launch event last week, a real competitor at the high end/phablet at the end of the market. The frankly tank like handset has been launched in South Korea today (October 8), the first market the device will land before making a global tour, launching in other regions.
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Apple Takes Home 90% of all Smartphone Profits During Q2

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 08:03 AM PDT

While we generally try to stay out of the Android vs. iOS or Samsung vs. Apple debate, we have to laugh when people point out that Samsung's superior sales hurt Apple. The laughter is because Apple is cleaning up in just about every aspect, aside from having huge amounts of devices like Samsung does. Indeed, Apple's dominance in individual product sales and income has been highlighted again by a Bloomberg report that shows that Cupertino rakes in 90% of all the profit made by smartphones.
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Android Lollipop Takes Up 23.5% of all Android Devices

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 07:53 AM PDT

With Android 6.0 Marshmallow readying for a roll out to devices across the platform, how is its predecessor Android Lollipop fairing in the overall platform landscape? Well, very good as it turns out, which when discussing means as good as can be expected due to the huge fragmentation on the platform.
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Samsung Growth Sees $6.3 Billion in Profit through Third Quarter

Posted: 08 Oct 2015 07:36 AM PDT

It's been a tough couple of years for Samsung. While the company has managed to stay at the top of the smartphone market, there have been consecutive quarters of tumbling profits and declining sales. However, the company's third quarter saw the company finally return to growth, and while profit is not as high as it was when Samsung's was at its dominant peak they are hugely encouraging.
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Problems with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s Randomly Shutting Down

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 06:09 AM PDT

It seems as though some users of the newly launched iPhone 6s (and last year's iPhone 6) are experiencing issues with their new flagship smartphones from Apple. The problem appears to have started post update to iOS 9.0.2 and results in the handset getting all weird and even switching itself off randomly.
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Sony Giving 10,000 Customers Android 6.0 Marshmallow Early

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 05:54 AM PDT

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is on the verge of being released on Google's own Nexus and Android One smartphones, with third party OEM's following afterwards. Yesterday Sony announced which of its devices will be getting Marshmallow, likely in 2016, and now owners of two of those handsets have the chance to test the software before its main release.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Up Close

Posted: 07 Oct 2015 05:29 AM PDT

Microsoft's tablet come laptop, the Surface Pro, has had its fourth iteration announced by the company, rocking the new Windows 10 platform. Arguably the best slate on the market, the Surface Pro 4 arrives loaded with impressive hardware, but honestly we still look at this product as an ultrabook more than we do a traditional tablet.
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Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Up Close

Posted: 06 Oct 2015 02:42 PM PDT

Microsoft's Windows platform has failed to make an impact on the market duopoly enjoyed by Apple's iOS and of course Google's all-conquering Android. There has been respectable growth for Windows in lower prices ranges for emerging markets, but the lack of flagship hardware has held Microsoft back for some time. That could change with the introduction of the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, both smartphones that were launched today.
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Microsoft Lumia 950: Up Close

Posted: 06 Oct 2015 11:28 AM PDT

Microsoft launched two devices running its Windows 10 Mobile platform today, the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL. While the 950 XL is the more spec?d out of the two, it is the Lumia 950 that is Microsoft's flagship, simply because its smaller size will appeal to more people. Despite not being quite as decked out as its larger sibling, the 950 is a potent package and a welcome addition to the Windows platform, which has been bereft of high end quality for too long.
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Microsoft Band 2: Up Close

Posted: 06 Oct 2015 10:36 AM PDT

Microsoft had a mega event today where the company discussed numerous new products and some that are reserved for the future. One of the new devices was a sequel to the company's first wearable, the Microsoft Band, but does the follow up bring enough new goodies to the party.
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Sony Confirms which Devices will get Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Posted: 06 Oct 2015 07:11 AM PDT

HTC has revealed some of its devices that will be getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and will definitely be getting the upgrade. Now it is the turn of Sony and the Japanese company has released its Android 6.0 roadmap showing all of the smartphones that will be getting the new software from Google.
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Apple iPad Pro to comes in November

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 04:22 PM PDT

Since Apple launched the iPad Pro (Apple Pencil and all) at the start of last month, the trail has gone a bit cold for the tablet come laptop wannabe. Cupertino has not said when the device will launch, but a report out of Japan points to an early November launch for the iPad Pro, with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard landing at the same time.
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LG G3 and G4 getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Posted: 05 Oct 2015 06:43 AM PDT

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is out in the wild, available on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X, while Google's other Nexus devices will be next in line for the software. After that third party Android manufacturers will begin rolling out Marshmallow, with Motorola and HTC already confirming their devices that will get the upgrade. The latest company to issue its Android 6.0 roadmap is LG, although no specific dates have been released.
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Samsung Gear S2 Launched in USA

Posted: 03 Oct 2015 06:33 AM PDT

As promised, Samsung has released its Gear S2 smartwatch in the United States, with the wearable going on sale in the country on Friday (Oct 2). Those of you interested in getting one of them may be disappointed to see that Samsung has only made the Dark Grey variant so far, of course if Dark Grey is your thing then you're set.
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Surface Pro 4 to Ditch Bezels

Posted: 02 Oct 2015 09:54 AM PDT

We are expecting Microsoft to launch the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL smartphones alongside Windows 10 Mobile next week. However, the company will also be launching a new Surface Pro, the fourth edition of the tablet come full on laptop PC. The latest information suggests that the Surface Pro 4 will come with a razor thin bezel that will make it look like an all-screen device.
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LG V10, A Smartphone to Rival the Best

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 01:32 PM PDT

Forget the G4 Pro, LG has rolled out a new flagship that stands as a unique addition to the market with blazing specs and a standout killer feature you won't find anywhere else. The LG V10 comes with a second ticker style screen that sits atop the main panel, while elsewhere the device pushes boundaries with its high end specs and cameras. However, the big news really is that screen, so we will start there as we get up close and personal with the V10.
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Some eBay Vendors Offering Nexus 6 for $300

Posted: 01 Oct 2015 10:20 AM PDT

Google announced its spiffing new smartphones this week, the flagship Huawei Nexus 6P and the LG Nexus 5X; so what does that mean for last year?s Nexus 6? That was of course made by Motorola and it was a full on flagship handset that came with a price tag to match its amazing specs. However, now the Nexus 6 can be picked up brand new for a bargain.
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Google Raises Curtain on LG Nexus 5X

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:57 PM PDT

Two years since LG departed the Nexus scene with the Nexus 5, the South Korean company is back in the fold with the Nexus 5X. The handset was launched today by Google today and while it is easy to think of the 5X as a mere updated version of the Nexus 5, it is so much more. It brings a 2013 handset and brings it fully into 2015 and offers a compelling and affordable package along the way.
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Google Launches Huawei Nexus 6P: Up Close

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 12:19 PM PDT

Google has just announced what is perhaps the best Nexus flagship the company has ever been involved in, the Huawei made Nexus 6P. The device was launched by Google today and alongside the Nexus 5X is the first product to be rocking Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
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HTC Butterfly 3, High End and Global

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 10:07 AM PDT

The Butterfly has always been HTC's flagship compromise, a device that comes with the absolute best specs available but the design is typically compromised with plastic instead of metal. The Butterfly 3 that was launched today fits in with that previous track record and of course it is a smartphone we have seen before. Like previous Butterfly flagships, this was first launched as the Butterfly J, an exclusive to the Japanese market.
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HTC Debuts Reworked One M9+

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 09:14 AM PDT

This feels like Dja vu as HTC just launched the One M9+. Yes, the company did already release this handset earlier in the year, so this is a re-launch that brings some updated specs to the flagship. The handset is the most spec'd that HTC makes and while the original was a China expected this is expected to launch around the world.
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BlackBerry Priv, First Official Image

Posted: 29 Sep 2015 08:51 AM PDT

A BlackBerry smartphone sporting the Android operating system is one of the worst kept secrets of this year, and the company confirmed that the device will be called the BlackBerry Priv. Now the company has revealed the first official image of the Priv, a handset that could well bring BlackBerry back to the big leagues in terms of sales.
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Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X Priced Competitively

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 01:37 PM PDT

Google is getting ready to launch its new smartphones tomorrow, the Huawei made Nexus 6P and the LG made Nexus 5X, but we already know pretty much all there is to know. For example, the design of both handsets reveals probably the best looking Nexus smartphones so far, and one that are well spec?d for their price points.
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HTC One M9e Passes TENAA

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 12:58 PM PDT

The HTC One A9 is not going to be the bleeding edge smartphone we originally thought, but it is the next flagship smartphone the company will release. Before that though HTC is launching the One M9e at an event tomorrow (we'll have to wait until next month for the One A9), and a few days before its launch the handset has passed through TENAA in China.
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Windows Now has 669,000 Apps

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 10:43 AM PDT

One of the major criticisms of Microsoft's Windows Phone platform was that it simply lacked the apps that are available on Apple's iOS and Google's Android. However, that is becoming less of a problem as there are now 669,000 apps available on the Windows Store.
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Microsoft CAD Render of Lumia 950 Leaks

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 09:29 AM PDT

Microsoft is holding a media event in New York City on October 4th and the company will likely launch Windows 10 Mobile and the Lumia 950/Lumia 950 XL smartphone flagships. We have been hearing a lot about the 950 devices, including their high end specs and core features, while now we can see what the Lumia 950 will look like.
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OnePlus 2 Mini to be Mid-range

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 09:05 AM PDT

A OnePlus executive has confirmed that the company's next smartphone will be a mid-range device, which had earlier been promised by co-founder Carl Pei. The new device could be the OnePlus 2 Mini or come with some other name, but it is known to be a design oriented smartphone with mid-range specs and an affordable price.
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Apple Reveals iPhone 6s Sales of 13 Million in Three Days

Posted: 28 Sep 2015 08:40 AM PDT

Last year the iPhone 6 was a monster hit and swept all before it to breaking just about every smartphone sales record there is. Surely the only way was down for Apple and the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus? Not quite as Apple has just officially revealed that it shipped a whopping 13 million units of the new iPhone 6s range over the first three days of release.
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Rose Gold iPhone Popular Among Pre-Order Consumers

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 11:20 AM PDT

The pink (ahem, we mean rose gold) iPhone 6s is proving to be something of a hit among consumers with the device making up the majority of pre-order units. Much like the gold iPhone 5s launched two years ago, many people thought the color option simply wouldn't look good or appeal to consumers. However, Apple proved us all wrong twice is seems.
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BlackBerry Confirms Priv name for Android Smartphone

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 11:08 AM PDT

Yesterday the official name of the BlackBerry Venice, the company's first device to run the Android platform, leaks as the oddly title Priv. That led to predictions that BlackBerry would ditch its BB10 platform and go completely to Google's Android, something we disagree with. Today CEO John Chen revealed the Priv is indeed real and even hinted that the claims of no new BB10 devices could be true.
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Samsung Continues to Lead Smartphone Market

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 10:01 AM PDT

Market analyst Counterpoint Researcher has revealed smartphone sales figures for the second quarter, revealing that Samsung remains atop the market. That's hardly a surprise considering the Korean giant has dominated the market for several years and still sells more different models than any other brand. It is also not a surprise to see Apple in second place, but the fight for third place remains as heated as ever.
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Samsung Galaxy O Benchmarked Again

Posted: 25 Sep 2015 09:15 AM PDT

Samsung's next smartphone is expected to be the Galaxy O7, which could be the Galaxy Grand On or the Galaxy Mega On, and now we think the Mega O has made its way through GFXBench's test suite, highlighting its mid-range specifications.
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Analysts Says BlackBerry should Ditch BB 10, we Disagree

Posted: 24 Sep 2015 07:40 PM PDT

Analysts are sometimes right, sometimes state the bleeding obvious, and are sometimes plain wrong, and on this occasion we think Scotia Capital analyst Daniel Chan has got it wrong. He said that BlackBerry needs to ditch its BB operating system entirely and get on board with Google's Android on a full time capacity.
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Sprint Responds to Rivals, get the iPhone 6s for $1

Posted: 24 Sep 2015 07:25 PM PDT

T-Mobile, Verizon, and indeed Apple have all revealed upgrade programs for the iPhone moving forward, replacing the normal subsidized phone contracts. But what about the companies that are still doing the traditional model, like AT&T and Sprint? Well, AT&T has yet to reveal what it is doing with the iPhone 6s, but Sprint has just revealed a payment option of just $1 for the new iPhone 6s.
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