Tuesday, July 7, 2015

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Samsung UK Says Galaxy S3 and Note 2 not getting Android Lollipop

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 02:22 PM PDT

Samsung UK dropped the bomb that we guessed was coming but hoped wouldn't and confirmed that the aging Galaxy Note 2 or the Galaxy Note 3 will be getting Android Lollipop updates. This only cements what we had previously been told when Samsung Gulf claimed its Galaxy Note 2 variant would remain on Android 4.4 KitKat.
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LG G Pro 3 Specs Revealed Again

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 01:37 PM PDT

We have talked about the LG G Pro 3 before, the handset is set to make its debut later in the year as a phablet flagship alternative to the company's G4. It actually seems as if the G Pro 3 (or G4 Pro as some suggest) will eclipse its stable mate with blazing market leading specs. @Leaksfly, a noted tipster from China, has reconfirmed some of the specs for the device and even added some new features.
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Sony Xperia Z4 Arriving in September

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 01:08 PM PDT

Sony's Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z3+ are both fine devices, although they feel like they are just hold over handsets until Sony roll outs a true 2015 heavyweight later in the year. That new flagship juggernaut will be the Xperia Z5, and a new report now suggests that the handset will be launched in September in Japan and will be accompanied by a whole range.
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Coolpad Fengshang C+

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 08:15 AM PDT

Not all smartphones are coming from major companies, as the Coolpad Fengshang C+ proves. The handset was announced on Sunday and will arrive as a high end mid-range device with a list of solid specifications.
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LG G2 Getting Android 5.1.1 Within Two Months

Posted: 06 Jul 2015 07:51 AM PDT

The LG G2 is an aging ex-flagship that is now over two years old, but the South Korean company is continuing to support the handset. An unnamed person from LG's software division has leaked the news that the company will update the G2 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
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Friday, July 3, 2015

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Benched Again

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 10:41 AM PDT

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 has been something of a failure. Sure, it had found its way into plenty of flagships and will likely land in a few more yet, but those devices have been plagued by overheating problems. While Qualcomm has denied a serious issue, there is evidence there (such as Samsung deciding not to use the 820) and we imagine the company cannot wait to move on from the Snapdragon 810.
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Lumia 1030 Dead, Long Live the Lumia 1040?

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 10:30 AM PDT

Last month we discussed the Microsoft Lumia 1030, a sequel to Nokia's camera-centric Lumia 1020 from a couple of years ago. The handset was once again set to feature arguably the best camera module in the industry and was due to launch later in the year, presumably with Windows 10 Mobile in tow. However, it now seems as though the device has been killed.
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Samsung Regains Number 1 Market Share in United States

Posted: 02 Jul 2015 10:18 AM PDT

Apple's reign at the top of the smartphone market in the United States was short lived as Samsung wrestled back the top spot through the last quarter. The South Korean giant has dominated the markets for a couple of years, but the record breaking launch of the iPhone 6 put Apple at the top, a stunning feat.
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Thursday, July 2, 2015

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Apple iPhone 6c to Sport Metal Body

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 03:02 PM PDT

What is Apple's most disappointing product of recent years? No, we are not running a poll as we think it was the iPhone 5c, a solid enough smartphone that was actually a slap in the face. You see, Apple wanted to offer an affordable (we are using the terms as loosely as possible) smartphone so announced the funky and colorful 5c.
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Xiaomi Mi 5 Flagship Specs Leak... it's a Beast

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 02:51 PM PDT

Chinese company are on a high end rush at the moment, with ZTE, Huawei, Oppo, and Meizu all launching flagships recently, and even Xiaomi launched a high end phablet. However, the leading Chinese brand has another flagship to arrive this year, the highly anticipate Mi 5, and a specs leak for that handset promises that the device will be excellent.
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LG G4 Shipping with Free Battery and Rear Plate this Month

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 02:42 PM PDT

LG's new G4 flagship is not selling as well as its predecessor, which is a shame as it is one of the best smartphones on the market right now. To try and drum up more interest, the South Korean company is holding a promotion throughout the month of July.
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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Receiving Android Lollipop on Verizon

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 02:32 PM PDT

The Galaxy Note Edge is the device that started Samsung's folding screen output and paved the way for the Galaxy S6 Edge. The phablet with a one edge folded screen (that's much more visible than the GS6 Edge's) is now getting in on the Android Lollipop act. Verizon's version of the handset is now receiving an over the air update to Android 5.0 Lollipop.
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Original Moto X Getting Android 5.1 in 14 More Nations

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 02:17 PM PDT

Android Lollipop is finally rolling out for the original Motorola Moto X (2013 Edition), arriving in an additional 14 countries today. As we have written before, the Lollipop platform is so late coming to the original X that Motorola has skipped directly past build 5.0 to Android 5.1.
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Acer Liquid M220 is Now Available in the United States

Posted: 01 Jul 2015 02:08 PM PDT

Acer is back on Microsoft's Windows Phone platform after the company launched the Liquid M220 smartphone today, the device was announced back in March. As we have become used to, the handset is a modest device that runs Windows Phone 8.1, but arguably the most interesting thing is that Acer confirmed the Liquid M220 will be upgradeable to Windows 10 Mobile when the software lands this fall.
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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Huawei Announces Impressive Honor 7

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 07:11 AM PDT

Huawei is launching its new Honor 7 high mid-range smartphone today and it will arrive in three different variations. The premium looking device will be available in China this summer and consumers can choose between three versions, with connectivity and storage options defining each variant.
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Meizu Unveils MX5, a New Flagship that Checks all the Right Boxes

Posted: 30 Jun 2015 06:45 AM PDT

Meizu has announced its new flagship smartphone, the highly spec'd and rather fetching MX5, and it continues the company's recent good form in offering stellar handsets. The new device was launched in China (Meizu's) homeland and once again the company showed that it is now a competitor to the likes of Xiaomi, Lenovo, and Huawei in the country.
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