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The XZ3 is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 chipset accompanied with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Sony's Xperia XZ3 with Android Pie, Curved OLED display gets launched

The XZ3 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

30 Aug 2018 7:39 PM

The F1 makes the Snapdragon 845's benchmark performance accessible to the masses that has been reserved until now for the affluent.

POCO F1 review: Game on with the super-affordable flagship handset

The POCO F1 offers beastly performance at a midrange price, but compromises on the flaunt factor like its rivals.

30 Aug 2018 3:54 PM

Apart from the new notch design, the alleged G6 Plus seems to be running an almost stock build of Android and will host up to two SIM cards.

LEAKED: Moto G6S Plus with water drop notch display, stock Android

The G6S Plus could feature a modern water drop style notch display for some markets.

29 Aug 2018 9:18 PM

Google’s simplistic approach to Android’s UI makes it a favourite amongst Android fanboys.

The Pixel launcher unofficially arrives PlayStore

Folks at the XDA Forums have managed to make the Pixel Launcher available on the Play Store, accompanied by Pixel Bridge.

27 Aug 2018 8:34 PM

Epic Games quickly has the issue and rolled out a patch for the app across all Android smartphones.

Fortnite in reality — Google, Epic Games engage in a war of words over serious flaw

A serious bug discovered in the Fortnite installer app was disclosed to the public before the fix was released widely.

26 Aug 2018 4:50 PM

It’s expected that the OnePlus 6T will feature a larger 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a smaller notch, similar to the ones on the latest OPPO phones.

Russia certifies the OnePlus 6T

The handset has been certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) in Russia.

26 Aug 2018 3:48 PM

The Nokia 7 Plus is built around Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 platform and falls under the Android One programme.

Nokia 7 Plus slated to get Android Pie in September

HMD Global confirmed the latest Android update will also reach other Android One phones before the end of this year.

23 Aug 2018 7:39 PM

Qualcomm’s chip will be the only one alongside the HiSilicon Kirin 980 from Huawei to be built on the 7nm process. (Representative Photo: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 855 flagship SoC to be built on 7nm

Qualcomm has already started sampling their next generation Snapdragon chipset with partner OEMs.

23 Aug 2018 5:59 PM

A study by Vanderbilt University claims that Android smartphones are collecting almost 10 times more data than Apple iOS. (Representational image)

Android collecting 10 times more data than iOS: Study

A new study has also claimed that the search giant also resorts to passive methods of data collection which are often overlooked.

23 Aug 2018 5:28 PM

The S Pen relies on a supercapacitor to keep itself alive, which draws power from the Note 9’s massive 4000mAh battery.

Samsung launches Note 9 in India from Rs 67,900

The Galaxy Note 9 also features a Bluetooth-enables S Pen and variable aperture dual camera system.

22 Aug 2018 3:17 PM

The POCO F1 is powered by a Snapdragon 845 chip aided by Adreno 630 GPU and a dedicated liquid cooling system.

POCO F1 with Kevlar body launched in India, starts at Rs 20,990

The POCO F1 also offers unlocked kernels and a new POCO launcher based on MIUI.

22 Aug 2018 2:37 PM

The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition).

itel A45, A22, A22 Pro launched in India

The smartphones come with instant cashback vouchers of Rs 2,200 from Reliance Jio.

22 Aug 2018 12:34 PM

Both the iPhone 8 series and the iPhone X can deal with high-res videos modern codecs. (Representative Image)

YouTube's Signature Devices excludes Apple's entire iPhone lineup

YouTube’s Device Report suggests this year’s Android flagships as some of the best smartphones to consume YouTube videos.

20 Aug 2018 9:08 PM

The major highlights for this year’s Galaxy Note 9 are the big battery, the advanced S Pen and a pair of excellently capable cameras.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 first impressions: It's addictive

Samsung makes sure its Note lineup remains relevant to those seeking a true all-rounder flagship.

20 Aug 2018 7:19 PM

The Huawei Nova 3 leaves no stone unturned to be a style statement in your pocket and impress with a notable all-round performance.

Huawei Nova 3 review: A new style icon is born

The Huawei Nova 3 brings a touch of style to the otherwise understated affordable flagship segment.

20 Aug 2018 4:15 PM

After analysing the top 100 free apps in the Google Play and Apple App Stores, Norton found many apps may be requesting risky permissions or excessive access to user’s personal information. (Photo: Pexels)

Norton shares stats on how much personal info your apps gather, and why that’s concerning

One should take time to understand why an app is unnecessarily gathering additional data.

20 Aug 2018 4:11 PM

Various manufacturers, including Samsung, Sony, HTC, LG, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Vivo and others, usually take up to a few months to roll out the newer Android to their eligible smartphones.

Delayed Android updates? Here's why it happens

A lot adaptation processes for various types of devices result in delay of Android updates to older devices.

19 Aug 2018 6:01 PM

If you look closely at the notification bar icons, you may find the icons for Wi-Fi, Network connectivity and Battery resembling that of stock Android instead of MIUI’s icons. (Screenshot: GSM Dome)

Is the POCO F1 scheduled to come with stock Android?

Teasers suggest the presence of a stock Android UI on the upcoming POCO F1.

19 Aug 2018 5:01 PM

The invite assures the presence of an in-display fingerprint sensor, thereby bringing the next-generation tech to the mainstream V series. (Photo: Slashleaks)

Vivo V11 could launch in India before the iPhone launch

The V11 is expected to sport the ‘teardrop’ notch and the in-display fingerprint sensor.

19 Aug 2018 2:52 PM

The judges awarded the Honor 10 for its unique design and powerful AI cameras, of which the latter has been claimed to be the best-in-class.

Honor 10 awarded ‘Best Lifestyle phone’, Nokia 7 Plus Best Consumer Smartphone

The EISA also picked up the Huawei P20 Pro as the Best Smartphone for 2018-19.

17 Aug 2018 6:50 PM

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