People are keeping their phones longer the upgrade cycle in the US, Europe and China is now close to 30 months. This places a great emphasis on software support as new software keeps the phone feeling fresh even after two years.
Counterpoint Research has collected data on the Android upgrade schedule of various brands, tracking how many models were upgraded to Android 9 Pie (or launched with…
A quick play this week with NeuralCam suggested it might be in with a shot of being the best iPhone camera app for night shots — but I needed to put that to the test.
I did a comparison with five other camera apps — including the stock one — to see how each fared with…
The OnePlus 7T Pro has leaked in CAD-based renders which show a very, very familiar look and feel to the previous 7 Pro. The big change is the inclusion of a OnePlus 7T McLaren edition that looks to be a follow-up to last years OnePlus 6T McLaren edition.
Our early glimpse…
Alleged Sony Xperia 2 shows up in leaked press photos
August 30, 2019
Sony is rumored to announce a successor to its Xperia 1 flagship soon and it looks like that will happen next week at IFA Berlin. Several shots of the alleged Xperia 2 appeared online and give us a good look at the upcoming device. Visually it retains most of the design characteristics of its predecessor with the exception of the rear camera placement which has been moved to the top left…
Sony is wasting no time in trying to build upon the refreshed Xperia line with the rumored Sony Xperia 2 leaking in press photos ahead of a potential unveiling at IFA next week.
The device retains the tall 21:9 aspect ratio display and round back has the triple camera…
Samsung Galaxy A71 pops up on Geekbench
August 30, 2019
While were still awaiting more details on the Samsung Galaxy A70s which will bring some minor improvements over the Galaxy A70 a new device believed to be Galaxy A71 made its way to Geekbench and revealed some of its key specs.
The A71 comes bearing the SM-A715F model…
Prior to the iPhone XS, Apple had a simple approach to its iPhone lineup. You could either buy the shiny new model, or you could buy any one of a range of older models — including last year’s flagship. (The iPhone SE temporarily complicated things, but no more, sadly.)
That changed last year. The iPhone X disappeared, and customers were left with a choice of three things…
That year’s…
Samsung may relaunch the Galaxy Fold on September 6 in Korea
August 30, 2019
The Galaxy Fold launch and relaunch has been one wild ride. From manufacturing defects being pointed out by reviewers to slips, hold-ups, and now a redesign, it has been far from easy for Samsung to get the Fold to market.
A new report from Yonhap News Agency (via Android…
Samsung Galaxy M30s surfaces a in Blue-Green gradient
August 30, 2019
A render of the Samsung Galaxy M30s that’s rumored to go official next month has surfaced, showing the phone in a Blue-Green gradient.
This image also corroborates previous leaks as you can see the back of the phone with a triple camera setup placed in the top-left…
Minecraft Earth Android beta launches in five cities
August 30, 2019
Minecraft Earth’s closed beta has launched on Android in Seattle, London, Tokyo, Stockholm, and Mexico City, its developer Mojang announced today. If you’re lucky enough to have a beta invite and live in one of the launch cities, then you can start playing the augmented reality mobile game right now. You’ll need an AR-compatible device running Android 7 or above to play.
Today’s launch…
