Week 30 in review: Galaxy Note 5, Moto G, OnePlus 2
It's that time of the week again when we look back at what you found most interesting during the past few days.
Yet again, the Galaxy Note 5 seems to be the most prevalent presence on the list. Samsung's upcoming phablet continues to captivate the mobile realm and with its announcement just a couple of weeks or so away, it seems to be on everybody's minds. We are still uncovering pieces of the Note 5 puzzle, a lot of which are open to debate. Hopefully, everything will be cleared up come August 13 when we should finally see the Note 5 in the flesh.
Rumors also hint at another devices that should debut alongside the latest of Samsung's Note series. It is dubbed the Galaxy S6 edge+ and could actually turn out to be real, judging by all the leaks and photos. Meanwhile, the new Galaxy Tab S2 tablets quickly made their way through the rumor mill this week and are now official.
But Samsung isn't the only one fueling fan excitement. The new Moto G (3rd gen) has been frequenting the rumor mill and we really can't wait to see what Motorola has managed to achieve with the latest iteration of its legendary budget device. Prospects are exciting indeed, with speculations of a new Snapdragon 610 SoC, 2GB of RAM, as well as Moto Maker eligibility for the handset.
Naturally, we haven't forgotten about the OnePlus 2 either. After a few exhausting weeks of viral marketing and learning little bits and pieces of the upcoming phone, a trip to TENAA finally put an end to the company’s tease, revealing the design of the smartphone. It has quite a few new elements to offer and we are interested to see how fans of the OnePlus 2's predecessor respond to the changes.
In other news, Sony is allegedly working on two new high-end Xperia devices - the S60 and S70. Also, Microsoft is developing at least three new Lumia devices, if not more - the Lumia 550, 750 and 850. The popular YU Yureka Plus also received a significant hardware update recently.
If you think you might have missed something from the week, here is a list of the hottest topics in the tech world.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to be announced on August 13 with microSDXC
The upcoming phablet is reported by Korean media to launch ahead of established practice, retains the coveted storage expansion.
New Samsung Galaxy Note 5 render confirms curved back
The device has also been spotted entering India for testing, hinting at imminent release.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ live images appear
A traditional facade with thinner bezels for the Note, while the S6 edge+ is a scaled up S6 edge.
YU announces updated Yureka Plus with Full HD display and improved camera
The new phone comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a new 13 megapixel Sony IMX214 sensor.
OnePlus 2 visits AnTuTu again, scores pretty well
The benchmark might finally reveal what the eagerly-anticipate handset has managed to squeeze out of the Snapdragon 810.
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is compared to the S6 edge in new pictures
The bigger, phablet version of the S6 edge shows its size in a couple of new leaked images.
Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 5 S Pen poses for the camera
The successor of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is expected to debut next month, on August 12.
Moto G (3rd gen) dummy unit confirms IPx7 certification
In yet another leak about the upcoming Motorola mid-ranger we have some more specs confirmed.
High-end Sony Xperia S60 and S70 said to be coming soon
In terms of specifications, there isn't much known yet, except that both handsets will come with 32GB of internal memory.
Moto G (3rd gen) gets listed by another retailer, official images outed
This time around a Swiss company has jumped the gun and given us a lot of details about the smartphone.
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) listed on retail site
The initial price of €199 has since been removed, specs still point to a Snapdragon 410.
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) enters testing
A Zauba customs listing points to 2GB or RAM after all, price is quoted at around $240.
Incipio case adds microSD card slot to the Samsung Galaxy S6 family
The maker of mobile accessories took the wraps off a battery case that adds a microSD card slot to Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. Dubbed Offgrid, the accessory is currently available for $89.99...
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 are now official
Both variants will be available for purchase globally starting next month.
Ubik Uno smartphone goes official, heads to Kickstarter
Sporting a bezel-free display, the Android Lollipop handset will be sold unlocked in the United States.
OnePlus 2 spotted on TENAA with a physical home button
The Chinese certification authority has published a few shows of the device, revealing a lot of design changes.
Specs of upcoming Lumia 550, 750 and 850 leak
Microsoft has at least three affordable Lumia smartphones in the pipeline - Lumia 550, 750 and 850.
Huawei announces the Honor 4A with low price, 2GB of RAM
Certain details about the handset have been leaked yesterday, but now we get the official full picture.
Xiaomi unveils 32GB Mi 4i; priced at $235
The device will be available via flash sale model, with the first sale set to take place at 2PM local time on July 28.
Huawei Honor 7 now available for international orders
The device was made official late last month and is currently only available in China.
Alleged live photos of Moto X (2015) make the rounds online
The successor of Moto X (2014) will make its official debut in less than a week, on July 28 in New York City.
Moto Maker options for Moto G (3rd gen) get detailed
A new leak confirms that the upcoming Moto G will be offered with many possible customizations.
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