Week 19 in review: OnePlus Two, Nubia Z9 and Android M
Another week has gone by and tradition dictates that we take a look back at the news to see what excited us most. Sony made quite a few headlines this week. The Xperia C4 selfie-centric phone is now official and rumors hint at a possible announcement of a Z4 Compact model next week. In the absence of a proper flagship device, the legendary company has a lot of damage control to do, if it hopes to retain that all-important fan love. This is probably why Sony has been hard at work on Android updates lately, too.
OnePlus also made the news, with new rumors about the company's second handset. The rather unimaginatively named OnePlus Two has a tough task of filling the shoes of its predecessor, but with an alleged price tag of $400, it is on the right track to success.
It comes as no surprise that Samsung was also a prominent presence in the news section. It became clear that Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are equipped with two different camera sensors, which spiked a rather interesting investigation about the reasons behind the occurrence and the merits of the two alternatives.
A couple of other things worth mentioning are the ZTE Nubia Z9, which spouts an intriguing bezelless design and new touch gestures and is now official. Also Android M might be closer than we thought. The next installment of the mobile OS will allegedly be showcased for the first time at this year's Google I/O on May 28.
It was definitely a busy and colorful week. If you think you might have missed something, below is a rundown of all the articles you, our loyal readers, found most interesting during the week.
Snapdragon 810-powered OnePlus Two to be priced at $400
CEO Liu Zuohu had asked his fans a reasonable price for a Snapdragon 810-powered OnePlus Two.
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact rumoured to be announced next week
According to a Russian website, the smaller version of the Xperia Z4 is expected to be unveiled on May 13.
Some Galaxy S6 and S6 edge units have Samsung sensors
Samsung seems to be using its own ISOCELL sensors in some of the units.
Android M will debut during Google I/O on May 28
Android 5.0 Lollipop was unveiled as Android L during the I/O developer conference in 2014.
Sony announces Xperia C4, the company's latest selfie phone
The phone comes with a 5 megapixel front facing Exmor R camera with an LED flash.
ZTE Nubia Z9 is official with bezelless display
The ZTE Nubia Z9 is officially here and it features an interesting display and impressive specs.
Rumor details Galaxy Note 5 as well as Note Edge's successor
Some details about these two devices have seemingly been revealed through a new rumor.
Xiaomi boasts faster Snapdragon 810 chip inside the MiNote Pro
The company says it is using a version of the SoC, which outperforms the HTC One M9 and LG G Flex 2.
Alleged specs of the next generation Moto X leak out
Motorola’s next flagship is expected to make its official debut at some point this summer.
New Android 5.0.2 update rolling out for Sony Xperia Z2/Z3 series
The update is currently rolling out for the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Z2 and Z2 Tablet.
No Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy Note II
Samsung Gulf confirmed the bad news on its Facebook page, could still be a regional decision.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will be announced in June
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 will allegedly be announced this June.
Lenovo P70 makes it to India with its 4,000 mAh battery
The smartphone first launched in China earlier this year, and now it's out in India as well.
Leaked Xiaomi product roadmap reveals four new Mi phones
Xiaomi will launch Mi 4S followed by Redmi Note 2, Note 2 Pro, and finally Mi 5 later this year.
Upcoming iPad Pro will feature A9 CPU, Force Touch, and NFC
The upcoming full-size tablet from Apple might be able to work as Apple Pay receiving terminal.
Sony Xperia Z to get Lollipop update next week
Sony Philippines confirmed about the Android 5.0 roll out to start in coming few days.
Xiaomi finally launches Mi Note Pro in China for $483
To manage Snapdragon 810 heating, Xiaomi has installed 4 graphite fins and applied for 5 thermal patents.
Microsoft Lumia 640 to be among first to get Windows 10 update
The confirmation was made by Ossi Korpela, General Manager of Microsoft's Scandinavian division.
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge update said to bring RAW photo capture
An upcoming Lollipop update might bring RAW photo capture support to Samsung's latest pair of handsets.
HTC reports grim financial results for April, One M9 the culprit
Monthly revenue is down 39% YoY, analysts point the finger at Snapdragon 810's issues.
LG G4c expected to hit Europe early June for $318
Featuring diamond pattern back, G4c packs a 5-inch HD display and is powered by Snapdragon 410 SoC.
Microsoft quietly testing new Lumia with 4.7" screen in India
Import data reveals that a new single-SIM smartphone has been put to test for India region first.
Alleged photos of Samsung Z2 with Tizen OS leak out
The entry-level Tizen OS smartphone is expected to debut within the next couple of months.
Kantar numbers show significant Windows Phone growth in Europe
The company's latest statistics show a formidable 1.8% YoY increase of Windows Phone users in Europe.
Oppo officially confirms metal unibody and May 20 launch for R7
After a lot of controversy, new official renders of the Oppo R7 prove that it will come with a metal unibody.
Android in April: almost 10% of all devices boot Lollipop
Unsurprisingly, the share of Android 5.0 and up has grown considerably over the past month.
Leaked info reveals Oppo R7 to come with a $483 price tag
According to the leak, Oppo is targeting the Huawei P8 with its upcoming smartphone.
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Reader comments
- Anonymous
- 10 May 2015
- c{L
So ... does OnePlus Two finally get Dual Sim?