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  1. AugieTN

    Rumor 5 years of system updates Pixel 8

    Currently a rumor flying around the net, that starting with the Pixel 8 Googles phones will get 5 years of system updates to match Apple. I never keep a phone that long, plus after 5 yrs your battery won't be in great shape.
  2. Android News

    The Xiaomi Mi 7 passes through Geekbench, matching up with other flagships

    The Xiaomi Mi 7 (aka Dipper) is still roaming the wild benchmark fields – the latest sighting provides us with a Geekbench 4.1 score from the Snapdragon 845-powered phone. The unit had 6GB of RAM while a previous leak showed 8GB, which suggests there will be two memory tiers (the Mi 6 was...
  3. Android News

    Synaptics teases under display fingerprint scanner in January

    Synaptics is teasing that a major player in the smartphone industry will feature an under the display fingerprint scanner next year at CES in Las Vegas.
  4. Android News

    Rumor: Sony's bezel-less flagship specs leaked

    A new image posted to reddit appears to showcase the specs of an upcoming Sony flagship.
  5. Android News

    Rumor: Specs for the upcoming Razer Phone

    A screenshot of a mobile site showing the newest Razer Phone has been leaked on reddit, showcasing some of the rumored specs for the device. The include a 5.72-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate.
  6. Android News

    Rumor suggests Google could launch wireless Bluetooth earbuds

    David Ruddock of Android Police has tweeted that he believes Google will launch a pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds with a wire that connects both buds for $159 at its October 4th event.
  7. admyrick

    Here's a look at the Google Home Mini

    We’ve heard rumors about a Google Home “mini” possibly being on the way and today we can confirm that it exists, how much it costs, and the colors it’ll be available in. This is the Google Home Mini.
  8. Android News

    Roku may be looking to build its own smart speaker

    Roku could be next in line to create its very own smart speaker. The company's latest batch of job offers, and recent hires, have got Variety speculating that it may be prepping an Amazon Echo clone.
  9. Android News

    Latest Pixel 2 leak points to gray and black colors with 64GB/128GB options

    New Pixel 2 leaks suggest the phone will come in a slate gray color and will feature an always-on display, thanks to the AMOLED screen used in the device. The report also suggests Google is doing damage control internally to prepare for the flood of negative feedback for the removal of the 3.5mm...
  10. Android News

    Rumor suggests no Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 this year

    Despite rumors of the Pixel 2 being powered by the Snapdragon 836, sources close to XDA Developers have stated that no Snapdragon 836 devices will be released this year.
  11. Android News

    Sony might launch a bezel-less phone at IFA 2017

    Following reports that JDI has made a bezel-less 18:9 smartphone display, there are rumors that Sony will use this display in a phone that will launch at IFA 2017 in Berlin this year.
  12. Android News

    Qualcomm is nearing the launch of the Snapdragon 450

    A new leak seemingly confirms Qualcomm is nearing the release of the Snapdragon 450 SoC which is said to be built on the 14nm process.
  13. Android News

    Galaxy Note 8 with bezel-less display and dual camera might be unveiled in August

    Rumors swirling in South Korea suggest that Samsung will introduce a bezel-less Galaxy Note 8 this year sometime in August. The rumors also suggest the device will feature a dual rear camera setup, too.
  14. Android News

    Samsung is likely to announce the Exynos 7872 SoC in the coming days

    A new series of rumors claims that Samsung is nearing the launch of its Exynos 7872 SoC which will be build using the FinFET 14nm process and will be compatible with all of China's networks.
  15. Android News

    Rumor claims that Verizon will start selling the Galaxy S8/S8+ on April 21st

    We've heard the April 21st and April 28th release date tossed around for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. Lately it seems more sources are pointing to April 28th, but now a new rumor says Verizon will start selling theirs on April 21st.
  16. Android News

    A new video shows the Galaxy S8 fingerprint scanner in action

    A new video has surfaced which shows off a working Galaxy S8 model, as well as how quickly you can unlock the device with the new fingerprint scanner.
  17. Android News

    Meizu is working on a flagship powered by the Snapdragon 835

    A new rumor claims that Meizu is working on the new Meizu Pro 7, which could be powered by the Snapdragon 835. The rumors also claim that it will feature a curved display and dual-rear cameras.
  18. Android News

    The Galaxy S8 doesn't feature an integrated fingerprint sensor due to lack of time

    A new report claims that the biggest reason why the Galaxy S8 doesn't feature an integrated fingerprint scanner under the front display is due to the fact that Samsung ran out of time attempting to develop the technology.
  19. Android News

    The HTC One X10 gets shown off in a series of leaked images

    New images have appeared which show off the rumored HTC One X10. This device is expected to be a budget option for various markets including India.
  20. Android News

    Facebook testing a bottom navigation bar in its app

    A recent update to the Facebook Android app shows that the company is testing a two-tab navigation bar at the bottom of the app.
  21. Android News

    Samsung to showcase a prototype foldable smartphone at MWC

    A new report suggests that Samsung may showcase a foldable phone prototype at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month. The phones won't be on the show floor, but instead, will be shown off in private exhibition by those that are invited to see it.
  22. Android News

    ZTE teases its next smartphone launch in India

    ZTE has teased the release of the Blade A610 Plus to be released in India sometime in early February. The device is expected to feature the following: - 5.5-inch FHD Display - MediaTek MT6750T Processor - 2GB RAM - 16GB Storage - 8MP Front Camera - 13MP Rear Camera - 5,000mAh Battery
  23. Android News

    Rumors say Nokia P1 ultra-flagship concept is based on Sharp Aquos Xx3

    A shaky source from Russia claims that the Nokia P1 is said to be based off of the existing Sharp Aquos Xx3 device, especially its 22.6 megapixel camera.
  24. Android News

    The Nokia 8 made an appearance at CES 2017

    A new video shows off what's to come from Nokia's 2017 flagship, the Nokia 8. The device is expected to feature the following specs while coming in two different options: - 5.7-inch QHD Display - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Snapdragon 821 Processor - 4GB/6GB RAM - 64GB/128GB Expandable Storage -...
  25. Android News

    Fitbit reportedly attempted to buy Jawbone

    Before purchasing Pebble and Vector, Fitbit reportedly attempted to purchase Jawbone in 2016, but the offer was too low for Jawbone and its backers.