Smartphone Mania

All the latest news about smartphones (all Operating Systems). From the creators of Tablet Wars & Smartwatch "watch"

By Mohammed Alabbadi

Samsung
The Galaxy Note 10+ Is Damn Near Perfect
Gizmodo - Sam Rutherford
When a phone retails at $1,100, it can’t just be good, it has to be superb. It needs to deliver features you don’t get on other phones, maintain …
Apple Watch
Apple’s Pro iPhones, new iPads, and 16-inch MacBook Pro detailed in Bloomberg report
The Verge - Jon Porter
Multiple details about Apple’s upcoming lineup of iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Watches have emerged in a new report from Bloomberg. According to the report, two of the iPhones will be camera-focused phones,
Google Pixel
Top 10 Features Of Android 10 That You Should Know About
Mashable - Prasham Parikh
SGoogle has officially renamed the upcoming Android Q to Android 10. The final beta for Android 10 was released earlier this month and it shouldn’t be long before Android 10 officially launches. Android
Nokia
The new Nokia 7.2 shows us its triple camera in some leaked images
pocketnow.com - by Samuel Martinez
We’re getting closer to IFA 2019, and we keep getting more information that shows us what to expect. We have recently seen the teasers of the new …
Samsung
New leak shows off Samsung’s One UI 2.0 — and it’s built on Android 10
Digital Trends - Christian de Looper
Android 10 is on the way, and is expected to be released to the public in the near future. Samsung traditionally hasn’t been known for adopting new …
Asus ZenFone
Asus ZenFone 6 review: a neat flipping camera, but the battery life is better
The Verge - Dieter Bohn
Every now and then, an Android phone comes out of left field and surprises everybody with how good it is. The latest example is the Asus ZenFone 6, which you may have seen, thanks to its unique gimmick:
Consumer News
The iPhone 11 Will Use the Same Display As the Galaxy Note 10 (Report)
Tom's Guide - Richard Priday
While Samsung and Apple are major rivals, Samsung actually makes displays for both companies. Samsung SDI, the component manufacturing arm of the …
Mobile Technology
Oppo Reno 2 to launch this month, complete with 20x zoom, quad cameras
Android Authority - Hadlee Simons
The Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition set a high bar for smartphone zoom, boasting a similar periscope zoom camera as the Huawei P30 Pro. Oppo thinks there’s plenty of room for improvement though, as it’s just
Motorola
Motorola’s One Action tries to stuff a GoPro into a smartphone
The Verge - Chaim Gartenberg
Motorola introduced its line of “One” budget phones last year, and today it’s announcing the latest model: the Motorola One Action, which (per the name) looks to stand out from the crowd by offering action-camera-like
Google Pixel
Google is paying people $5 to collect their face data for its Face ID rival
androidcentral.com - Babu Mohan
• Google employees are reportedly collecting face data from random people in public places for $5. • The company is probably collecting the data to help …
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review
Digital Trends - Andy Boxall
Oppo outdid itself with the design of the Find X, which remains one of the most stunning flagship phones ever made, and while the Reno 10x Zoom isn’t …
Huawei
Huawei P30 Pro review, 3 months later: The best phone I have ever used
androidcentral.com - Harish Jonnalagadda
Huawei has gone from strength to strength in the smartphone segment over the last two years. The P10 and Mate 10 ushered in key changes from both a …
Mobile Technology
Honor 20 review: Does the Google Pixel 3a have a new mid-range rival?
Android Authority
There aren’t many Android OEMs out there that deliver superb, flagship quality phones in an affordable package quite as consistently as Honor. At a glance, that hot streak looks all set to continue with
Huawei’s first 5G phone is launching this month
The Verge - Jon Porter
Huawei’s debut 5G phone, the Huawei Mate 20 X 5G, will launch in select markets before the end of July, despite continued uncertainty around Huawei’s future as a manufacturer of Android devices. China’s
Leaked Galaxy Note 10 pricing suggests €999 start in Europe
9to5Google - Damien Wilde
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are at the very top of many “most wanted” lists ahead of its launch. We caught our first glimpse, courtesy of leaked press renders recently, but now we
Samsung Galaxy
Amazon Drops prices on Samsung Galaxy smartphones before Prime Day
Digital Trends - Kaitlyn Gilles
There’s a saying that goes, “The early bird gets the worm.” With Amazon Prime Day fast approaching, now is your chance to snag some of the best …
Apple may be gearing up to launch four new iPhones in 2020
Cult of Mac - Luke Dormehl
Apple could add to the growing number of new iPhone models it introduces each year. According to an analyst at J.P. Morgan, Apple will introduce four new iPhones in 2020. This will include three versions
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE review: A super ‘small’ phone that rivals the Pixel 3a [Video]
9to5Google - Damien Wilde
While the budget phone category continues to grow in the United States, the rest of the world already offers a wealth of options for affordable, high-quality hardware. The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is another such
Asus 6Z Review: Is It Flippin’ Worth It?
Mashable - Natasha Mathur
Have you ever used a smartphone that's admirably sufficient in almost all of its aspects? Well, that was our experience with the recently launched flagship by Asus, the Asus Zenfone 6 or the Asus 6Z. major
Honor 20i First Impressions: Camera versatility for the early mid-range
xda-developers.com - Aamir Siddiqui
The Honor 20 Lite was launched in early May 2019 in the UK for £249, much before the launch of the other two devices in the Honor 20 Series. The …
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom review
techradar.com - Tom Bedford
Oppo is one the newer Chinese smartphone brands – in the West, at least – and the Oppo Reno line, comprising the Oppo Reno itself and this handset, …
Nubia Red Magic 3 Review – More gaming, less phone
xda-developers.com - Max Weinbach
The Red Magic 3 is the newest gaming smartphone from the Nubia brand. Nubia has been around for a while now, but their Red Magic series has recently …
New Nokia phone with droplet notch and circular 48MP camera leaked
talkandroid.com - Oscar Cooke-Abbott
Nokia has grown a broad portfolio of phones since their Android revival in 2017, however their newly-leaked device is their least-recognisable design …
Oppo to give first look of its in-display camera technology at MWC Shanghai
livemint.com - Livemint
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is all set to launch its new smartphone with in-display camera technology on June 26 during Mobile World …
Moto Z4 review: Here we go again
androidcentral.com - Hayato Huseman
The Moto Z series has gone through quite a few identity crises over the last four years. What was once Motorola's showcase for its flagship hardware …
Samsung Patents Weirdest Phone Yet: A Vertical Rollable
Tom's Guide - Jesus Diaz
Samsung has patented a phone that can vertically extend itself as much as 60% using a rollable display and a motor. I just don’t know what’s going on …
Android News
HTC U19e and Desire 19+ announced with striking designs and mid-range specs
androidcentral.com - Joe Maring
• HTC announced the U19e and Desire 19+ on June 11. • Both phones feature eye-catching designs with mid-range specs. • They're launching in Taiwan for around …
A new Essential Phone might be announced soon
androidcentral.com - Joe Maring
• A new Essential Phone will be announced. • Andy Rubin confirmed this on Twitter. • The Essential Phone PH-1 was discontinued in late December 2018. Ever …
Xiaomi Explains How Its Under-Screen Camera Works
PCMag - Matthew Humphries
You can still see a ghostly outline of the camera under the display, but it doesn't require a permanent notch or hole to function and therefore …