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BLU Launches Vivo XL3 Plus With 6-inch Display, SD425 SoC
BLU has announced a new smartphone, the BLU Vivo XL3 Plus. The BLU Vivo XL3 Plus sports a 6-inch display with a resolution of 1440 by 720 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Above the display, users will find the earpiece, the front LED flash, and the front-facing selfie shooter of the handset, while the fingerprint scanner, the single rear camera, and the rear camera flash are all located on the back panel of the smartphone.
ZTE A530 Is Official With 5.45" HD+ Display, 2GB Of RAM
ZTE has silently announced a new smartphone, the ZTE A530. This handset actually leaked yesterday under a different name, the ZTE A606, but it seems like the ZTE A530 is its official name. The phone appeared on the MyZTE.com website, and it revealed not only its design and specs, but also its price tag.
New Essential PH-1 Update Lets You Customize The Notch Area
Essential has just pushed yet another update to its Essential PH-1 handset, and this update will let you hide the notch, basically. Display notches have managed to become a new trend in the smartphone world thanks to the iPhone X; even though Apple’s flagship was not the first one to introduce the notch, even the Essential PH-1 was announced before it.
Lava Z50 Android Go Smartphone Launches In India For $68
Lava had introduced its Go Edition smartphone last month, and it’s now launching it in India. The device in question is called the Lava Z50, and it will be available for purchase for only Rs. 4,400 $67.63 in the country really soon, Rs. 2,400 ($37) if you count in the Rs. 2,000 cash back. The Lava Z50 ships with Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition software, which essentially means that a special version of Android comes pre-installed here, a version of smartphones with 1GB or less RAM.
Hands-On With The Vivo V9 Android Smartphone
Vivo has just announced its latest smartphone, the V9. It’s a new mid-range smartphone, with the Snapdragon 626 processor under-the-hood, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It sports a 6.3-inch FullView display, that touts 90% screen-to-body ratio, so that you’re getting a 6.3-inch display in the body of a 5.5-inch display smartphone.
Sharp Unveils AQUOS S3 Mini With 6GB Of RAM, Small Notch
Sharp has just announced a new AQUOS-branded smartphone, the AQUOS S3 Mini. This handset has been listed on a website of one of China’s largest online stores, JingDong Mall, better known as JD.com. Having said that, the Sharp AQUOS S3 Mini is a mid-range smartphone, but it does come with quite a compelling spec sheet, and an interesting design, as it adopts an Essential PH-1-like notch on its display, and rather thin side and top bezels.
Vivo X21 Debuts With In-Screen Fingerprint Reader, Android 8.1
Chinese phone maker Vivo on Monday announced its second smartphone equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader, having unveiled it as the more premium model of the new X21 lineup. The variant with a biometric solution that appears to be identical to that of the X20 Plus UD is advertised as the X21 Screen Fingerprint and is priced at the equivalent of $505, featuring 128GB of internal flash memory and 6GB of RAM.
ZTE Blade V9 Features FotoNation's Portrait Tool, DTS Sound
The ZTE Blade V9, announced at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2018, and it has just been confirmed that the phone sports imaging enhancements from Xperi Corporation’s subsidiaries, FotoNation and DTS Sound. Xperi claims that the Blade V9 is the first device to be incorporated with FotoNation’s portrait enhancement tool and DTS Sound’s panorama solution.
TP-Link Launches Neffos N1 With Two Rear Cameras, Helio P25
Device maker TP-Link has launched its newest smartphone offering in the form of the Neffos N1. The phone sports a metal unibody construction and is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. The screen is protected from scratches by a sheet of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Above the display, users can find the front-facing selfie shooter and an earpiece, while the capacitive navigation buttons are unsurprisingly placed near the bottom of the handset.
ZTE V890 Gets Certified By TENAA With Android 8.0 Oreo
An unannounced smartphone that’s being developed by ZTE and carries the model number ‘V890’ was recently approved by China’s equivalent of the FCC – TENAA, and as usual the application found in the regulatory agency’s database contains bits of information regarding the device’s specifications as well as a handful of photos depicting the exterior design.
Alcatel 1X Debuts In India With Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition
TCL Communication on Tuesday launched the Alcatel 1X in India, confirming its first Alcatel-branded Android Go device will be released in the South Asian country this spring.
Best of MWC 2018: Vivo Apex
Vivo debuted a smartphone that was indeed different from the competition. At Mobile World Congress last week, Vivo announced a rather interesting smartphone, in the Apex. Now, with it being a mobile trade show, there were plenty of other smartphones announced at the show. But what really made the Apex stand out was the very minimal bezels, and the fact that there was no notch here on this smartphone. Making it a great looking smartphone, and a futuristic looking one.
General Mobile Intros GM8 & GM8 Pro Android One Smartphones – MWC 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
General Mobile has announced its own Android One offerings at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the General Mobile GM8 and GM8 Pro. These two smartphones are actually identical in almost every way, the only differences are visible in the RAM and storage departments. The General Mobile GM8 sports 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, while the General Mobile GM8 Pro comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
Hands-On: General Mobile GM8 & GM8 Go Smartphones – MWC 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
During the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, which is still ongoing, various companies introduced Android One and Android Go smartphones. HMD introduced the Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 6 (2018), and the Nokia 8 Sirocco Android One handsets, while Alcatel pitched in with the Alcatel 1X Android Go handset, and the same did HMD with the Nokia 1 Android Go smartphone. Having said that, General Mobile, a Turkish company, added two of its smartphones into the mix, the General Mobile GM8, and GM8 Pro.
Hands On With Nubia Android Gaming Phone Prototypes - MWC 2018
Chinese phone maker Nubia arrived at the latest edition of Mobile World Congress to showcase several devices, including three prototypes of an unannounced smartphone concept designed with a focus on Android gaming. All of the newly unveiled devices feature highly unconventional and aggressive designs with sharp lines and fluorescent orange accents that amount to a rather in-your-face aesthetic.
Hands-On With The Essential PH-1's New Color Variants – MWC 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Earlier this month, Essential had introduced three new color variants of its first, and only smartphone, the Essential PH-1. The company had introduced Ocean Depths, Stellar Gray and Copper Black color variants, and luckily for those of you who would like to check them out in real-life pics, Essential brought all of those color options to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona.
Hands-On With The Cat S61 Rugged Smartphone – MWC 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Cat phones had announced the Cat S61 less than a week ago, and the company brought this handset to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. One of our editors is currently in Barcelona, and he managed to get some hands-on time with the Cat S61, the company’s all-new rugged smartphone. The Cat S61 is a direct successor to the Cat S60 which was introduced a while ago, and this is, needless to say, a rugged smartphone.
Security-Focused SIKURPhone Announced, Up For Pre-Order Soon – MWC 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Sikur has just announced a new smartphone, the SIKURPhone, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Some of you probably remember this company as Sikur is the company behind the GranitePhone, a security-focused smartphone, and in case you were wondering, this is a German cybersecurity company, above anything else. The GranitePhone became available at the end of 2015, and we were able to check it out in February 2016.
Hands-On With The SIKURPhone, Security-Oriented Smartphone – MWC 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Sikur has announced a new smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the SIKURPhone, and we were able to get some hands-on time with the device. This handset was made by the same company that released the GranitePhone, which was a security-focused device. The GranitePhone was announced way back in 2015, and the SIKURPhone is basically a more modern variant on it, this handset is also focused on security, very much so.
Jolla Announces Sailfish 3 With Feature Phone Support - MWC 2018
Finnish mobile OS developer Jolla is attending Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain, where the company has officially announced Sailfish 3, the next-generation independent mobile OS built on a five-year software legacy.
EmporiaSMART.2 Wants To Streamline Phones With Android 6.0 - MWC 2018
Emporia Telecom on Sunday announced its latest streamlined smartphone in the form of the emporiaSMART.2, as well as emporiaAPP, a new service meant to make conventional handsets simpler and easier to use.
Video: Hands-On With Alcatel 1, 3, 5 Android Smartphones - MWC 2018
Alcatel is back at MWC 2018, after teasing part of its new 2018 line back at CES just a month ago. Today we’re getting a closer look at five new phones, which all fall into three new series numbers: The Alcatel 1, 3, and 5. All of these new phones sport a new design language, including 18:9 (2:1) aspect ratio screens, smaller bezels than previous generations, and a new facial recognition software called Face Key.
Energizer Power Max P16K Pro Coming With 16,000mAh Battery
A teaser video for the Energizer Power Max P16K Pro indicates that the phone will be launched during the Mobile World Congress 2018. This smartphone is manufactured by Avenir Technologies and recent reports state that the key feature of the handset will be its 16,000mAh battery. The battery included with the upcoming device is nearly four times larger than the 4,500mAh battery contained within the Energizer Power Max P600S.
Hands-On With Alcatel 1, 3, 5 Android Smartphone Series - MWC 2018
TCL’s Alcatel took to the latest iteration of Barcelona, Spain-based Mobile World Congress to announce five new product lineups scheduled to be released this spring on a global level, having unveiled three smartphone series and two tablets, most of which are powered by Android Oreo, whereas all have MediaTek-made chips. While not every new offering is a true entry-level device, they’re all targeting price-conscious consumers, seeking to offer a lot of value on a budget.
GM Android Oreo (Go Edition) Phone Leaks With 18:9 Display
Several images depicting what’s said to be General Mobile’s upcoming Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone leaked online earlier today, having been obtained by Android Authority. The phone maker will reportedly advertise the product as the GM 8 Go and launch it with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). While the handset is targeted at the entry-level segment of the market, it boasts a relatively modern-looking design centered around an elongated display panel featuring an aspect ratio of 18:9, i.e. 2:1.
Rugged & Modular Land Rover Explore Phone Coming To MWC 2018
Rugged and modular Android smartphone Land Rover Explore is set to be showcased at this year’s iteration of Mobile World Congress, the British automaker announced earlier this week. Originally teased in January, the Land Rover Explore is advertised as the ultimate outdoor phone meant to provide its owners with a broad range of functionalities while being extremely resistant to the elements and mechanical damage.
Possible DOOGEE V With In-Screen Fingerprint Reader Leaks
An image of an unspecified Android smartphone that may be the DOOGEE V due to the implication of an under-display fingerprint reader appeared online earlier this week, having been shared by Internet celebrity Lewis Hilsenteger known for his YouTube channel Unbox Therapy.
Cat S61 Announced With FLIR Thermal Camera, Snapdragon 630
Cat phones has just announced a new smartphone, the Cat S61. This is the company’s new flagship smartphone, even though it comes with mid-range specifications As most of you are probably able to notice based on the device’s name along, this is a rugged smartphone, and a direct successor to the Cat S60 handset which was announced a while back.
Essential PH-1 To Launch In India As Amazon Exclusive: Rumor
According to a new rumor, the Essential PH-1 may actually become available in India, officially. The source claims that the Essential PH-1 will arrive to India in late March or April, and that it will be available exclusively via Amazon India. This info is based on ‘sources’, and is nothing but a regular rumor at this point.
Some Essential PH-1s Allegedly Contain Refurbished Parts
According to a new report, some Essential PH-1 units are actually being shipped with refurbished parts. This new info comes from Reddit, where a person who works for Sprint, allegedly, revealed that a small number of the Essential PH-1 units ship with refurbished parts. That person also revealed that they were notified of that fact quite recently, and that consumers who purchased units with refurbished parts will be notified really soon.
All-New Essential PH-1 Color Variants Won't Launch In Canada
Essential had introduced three new variants of the Essential PH-1 quite recently, but it seems like none of them will be available in Canada. Essential’s representative confirmed to Mobile Syrup that the Ocean Depths, Stellar Gray and Copper Black color variant of the Essential PH-1 will not become available in Canada.
Essential Intros Three New Essential PH-1 Color Variants
Essential has just announced three new color variants of the Essential PH-1, Ocean Depths, Stellar Gray and Copper Black. The company more or less confirmed that the Ocean Depths color variant is coming, when the company released a teaser on its social media channels the other day, however, the other two color variants are a total surprise. Now, these three color variants will join the other two color options, Black Moon and Pure White, which have been available thus far, read on.
CAT S31 Review - Hardened to the Core | Androidheadlines.com
The name CAT evokes a certain respect in the world of heavy equipment. As the world’s largest construction equipment manufacturer, there’s a good reason this applies. CAT’s name doesn’t just cover heavy construction equipment too, it also covers the gamut of items that might be found at a construction site, or in any outdoors situation in general.
Turing Cancels Appassionato But Dismisses Bankruptcy Reports | Androidheadlines.com
Luxury phone maker Turing Robotic Industries canceled its Android-powered Appassionato handset that the company was supposed to make in partnership with TCL Communication, as originally announced last April. The startup confirmed the development in a statement provided to Android Authority but said it already partnered with a new original design manufacturer for its next product.
Sharp Aquos S3 Leaks With iPhone X-Like Display Notch | Androidheadlines.com
Two real-life images depicting what’s said to be the Sharp Aquos S3 appeared online on Friday, having surfaced on Chinese social media website Weibo. The photographs that can be seen above show a device with an 18:9 display panel that features a notch reminiscent of the one seen on Apple’s iPhone X, albeit slightly narrower.
Panasonic P100 Launches In India, Pricing Starts At $82 | Androidheadlines.com
A new Panasonic smartphone hit shelves in India earlier this week. The phone is titled the P100 and aims to target budget-minded buyers. Given that the phone runs for Rs. 5,299 ($82) or Rs. 5,999 ($93), depending on what RAM variants you decide to get, the hardware specifications fit neatly into the same price range. The device sports a 5-inch 720p display with rounded corners, while a 5-megapixel camera is included on the front side of this device.
Smartphone Industry Suffers Biggest Decline Ever In Q4 2017 | Androidheadlines.com
Global smartphone shipments declined by a significant margin over the fourth quarter of 2017, having amounted to 400.2 million units, nine-percent down compared to the same period last year, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics. The drop-off represents the biggest decline in the history of the industry and one that was largely caused by China where the market shrunk by 16-percent year-on-year.
Razer Phone Gold Edition Launches With Gold Logo, $699 Price | Androidheadlines.com
The Razer Phone now comes in a special edition to celebrate the Chinese New Year, commonly referred to as the Spring Festival, Razer announced. Arriving as the company’s very first smartphone, the Razer Phone is a high-end Android smartphone designed for gaming, boasting powerful specs and features all around. The new version for the Chinese Spring Festival is called the Razer Phone Gold Edition, albeit the name might be slightly misleading.
AGM X3 Rugged Handset Coming At MWC With SD845, Android Oreo | Androidheadlines.com
AGM has just confirmed that it will attend this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The company has released an invite to consumers and media to visit its booth at MWC, as the company will be at MWC from February 26 to March 1. Now, during the Mobile World Congress, AGM is planning to announce a new smartphone, the AGM X3, which will probably be fueled by the Snapdragon 845, and ship with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, at least according to the company’s invitation.
Supposed Renders Of Android-Powered Alcatel 5 Leak With Specs | Androidheadlines.com
A set of renders said to be the official depictions of the upcoming Alcatel 5 leaked online earlier this week, having been obtained by German tech outlet WinFuture. The same source also listed a number of supposed specs of the device which indicate Alcatel’s next Android-powered offering will compete in the mid-range segment of the smartphone market.
Sharp Unveils Android One S3 Handset With Android 8.0 Oreo | Androidheadlines.com
Sharp has just announced a new Android One smartphone in Japan, the Sharp Android One S3, which is, as its name says, a part of Google’s Android One project. This handset is a direct successor to the Sharp Android One S2 which was introduced in the country last year. The all-new Android One S3 is more powerful than its predecessor, of course, and if you take a look at the images down below, you will be able to check out the design of this smartphone.
Razer Phone Update Brings Netflix HDR & Dolby 5.1 Support | Androidheadlines.com
Razer has just pushed out another new update for its smartphone today, and this one brings some changes to Netflix, along with some more fixes for the camera and the January 2018 Android Security update. The Razer Phone now supports HDR content on Netflix and also supports Dolby 5.1 audio playback through the app. Not all content on Netflix is HDR-capable, but there are a few titles that do have HDR. That includes Stranger Things, and coming this Friday, February 2nd, Altered Carbon.
Previously Unannounced Blu Pure View Shows Up On Amazon | Androidheadlines.com
A new unlocked Android handset from Blu – the Blu Pure View – seems to have popped up unannounced on Amazon’s website, boasting lower-mid-range specs and a couple of more premium features for just under $200. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the fact that this device has not been revealed by the manufacturer yet means that the device is, as of this writing, listed as temporarily out of stock.
Gaming-Focused Razer Phone 2 To Launch At IFA 2018: Rumor | Androidheadlines.com
The successor to the gaming-focused Razer Phone will be officially announced at IFA 2018 in late August, French outlet FrAndroid reported Friday, citing an insider familiar with the matter.
Images Of Upcoming Sharp Aquos S3 Leaked From Taiwan's NCC | Androidheadlines.com
Several new images of the Sharp Aquos S3 has been released by the Taiwanese telecommunications regulator, National Communications Commission. These images were released after the regulator recently certified the upcoming handset. Based on the leaked images, the smartphone’s display is surrounded by slim bezels although a cutout can be found at the top of the device’s screen. This cutout contains the front-facing camera and the earpiece.
Four New Phone Accessories Now Available From Essential | Androidheadlines.com
A number of new accessories are now available for purchase from the official website of smartphone startup Essential. These are the Essential Earphones HD, Essential Earphones Mini, USB Type-C Fast Charger, and a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. The Essential Earphones HD are currently available from the device maker for $99. The accessory supports High-Resolution Audio, and it also sports the HDSS ETL technology, which should help in reducing “fatigue” when listening to music.
Hands-On With The Rugged CAT S31 Smartphone - CES 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
The CAT S31 smartphone had been announced back in August last year during IFA, and we actually managed to get some hands-on time with the phone at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This handset actually arrived to the US last month, and considering it’s a CAT phone, it’s rather easy to guess that this is a rugged smartphone.
Flipkart, Alcatel Sign Exclusive Android Partnership In India - CES 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Flipkart is becoming an exclusive retailer of Alcatel-branded Android smartphones in India, having signed a new partnership agreement with Alcatel’s parent company TCL Communication, the two firms announced Tuesday as part of their appearance at the latest iteration of Las Vegas, Nevada-based Consumer Electronics Show.
Alcatel's New Android Smartphones Embrace 18:9 Displays - CES 2018 | Androidheadlines.com
Alcatel on Tuesday announced refreshes of its three Android smartphone lineups, having revealed new additions to the Alcatel 5, Alcatel 3, and the Alcatel 1 series. The company’s CES 2018 announcement largely revolved around handsets with 18:9 displays as it has now decided to embrace the tall image format which gained significant traction in 2017.
Razer Lists All Android Games Optimized For Its First Phone | Androidheadlines.com
Razer published a full list of Android games optimized for its first smartphone, i.e. the 120Hz refresh rate of the 5.7-inch IGZO IPS LCD panel found on the Razer Phone. The San Francisco, California-based gaming company unsurprisingly partnered with some of the largest developers and publishers in the industry in order to make sure people who purchase its handset have a wide variety of highly optimized gaming experiences to choose from.
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