Week 5 in review: Waiting on the LG G6, Moto G5 and a slew of Nougat updates
As we get closer to MWC 2017 the calm before the storm has started to settle in. We see very few actual announcements and the rumor mill is where all the action is.
Despite being further away the Samsung Galaxy S8 pair is soaking up most of the spotlight. We now have new schematics, alleged dimensions and battery info for it.
Over at camp LG, things are heating up with a fresh new twist, in the form of the "G6 Compact" and "G6 Lite" trademarks. Meanwhile, the budget-friendly Moto G5 has also been popping up in leaks here and there, while a bunch of Xiaomi handsets are also on the way.
In software news, The Nougat update craze is still in full swing. Many Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge units are already covered.
Nougat-powered Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro spotted on GFXBench
The listing reveals the company is testing Android 7.1.1 update for the device.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 spec leak: single camera with Dual Pixel AF, bigger battery
The new model should also get more RAM than its predecessor. The pricing is more aggressive too.
New Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus schematics come with precise dimensions
The images confirm the 6.1-inch and 5.7-inch screen sizes and highlight how thin the remaining bezels actually are.
Moto G5 clears FCC with 3,000mAh battery
A 14W sort-of-fast charger is bundled too and the phone will support NFC.
Apple pips Samsung to become world's top smartphone player in Q4
According to Strategy Analytics, Apple shipped 78.3 million smartphones in Q4 2016, compared to 77.5 million units shipped by Samsung.
Xiaomi Mi 5c photographed, it fits Snapdragon 625 inside a premium body
This lower-cost version comes late in the game, right before the Mi flagships move on to version 6.
Report suggests the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will have bigger batteries than the S7 duo
Each gets a small bump, but the phones will be thinner too.
BlackPods: Apple's AirPods, only black
The custom paint job will set you back $99, $249 with the earbuds included.
Apple's iPhone loses its top spot in China; Oppo R9 is the new king
iPhone was the top selling smartphone in China since 2012.
Here we go again: OnePlus and Meizu found to cheat benchmarks
The OnePlus 3T and Meizu Pro 6 were found to target benchmarking apps and tamper with CPU frequencies.
You could soon be able to delete a WhatsApp text
WhatsApp is testing a few features on Android (possibly on other platforms too) to let users cancel a text that hasn't been received yet...
Nokia and Orange will develop 5G networks together
The 5G network will offer multi-gigabit per second speeds and support for Internet of Things.
LG G6 prototype leaks in live images
Although it's clearly in an unfinished state, this confirms what we've heard (and seen) about the phone so far.
New Moto Mod brings wireless charging and IR blaster in a thin package
The accessory is currently being developed and crowd-funded through IndieGoGo as part of a Lenovo challenge.
Mobilcom-Debitel to bring Nokia Android devices to Germany
The company starts with feature phones but expected to bring Nokia 6, according to sources.
New rumor says Oppo Find 9 will feature 21MP/16MP camera combo, 4,100mAh battery
The device is already said to come in two variants: one powered by Snapdragon 835 SoC (having 6GB/128GB memory config) and the other powered by Snapdragon 653 chipset (with 4GB/64GB memory config).
Moto G5 specs uncovered in Brazil: check out G4 Play's successor
A 5" 1080p screen and Snapdragon 430 chipset set it apart from the G5 Plus model.
Kronaby connected watches promise 2-year battery life
Pre-orders are now open, prices start at €345, watches will ship at the end of March.
OnePlus 3T faster than Huawei Mate 9 Pro in speed test
Both devices have 6GB RAM and Android 7.0 but the 3T’s Snapdragon 821 is faster when multiple apps opened.
Samsung Galaxy S8 to have up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, new rumor says
Before you get too excited, though, note that this amount of RAM could only be inside devices headed for select Asian markets.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) runs GFXBench, has specs outed once again
This time however we're seeing an Exynos chipset in place of the Snapdragon 625 from another benchmark.
Huawei P10 Plus render leaks with iris scanner, more specs detailed
The P10 Plus is leaked in a new color, letting us examine what was invisible against the black finish.
Vodafone Nougat firmware for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge is out
You can now download the carrier-branded Android 7.0 Nougat firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge thanks to Vodafone.
Grab an international Galaxy S7 edge for $583
The Exynos variant of the popular Galaxy S7 model is on sale through Amazon.
Google Assistant will arrive on on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X soon, rumor says
This should help owners of these two devices feel less left out than they do now compared to those who have Pixels.
Samsung tipped to tease the Galaxy S8 at the MWC
Samsung won't be unveiling the Galaxy S8 at the MWC, but it may still tease the upcoming flagship.
LG trademarks 'G6 Compact', 'G6 Lite' and others
Is LG getting into the sparse super mini field? Or is this another LG G5 SE?
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