BlackBerry Passport is a polarizing device. Some users love it, whereas some others think it’s way too awkward. I tend to be in the former group though I yet have to try one out. I do understand it’s not really pocket friendly and that some adjustment will be needed, but the benefits are numerous, or…
7 Things to Know About the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6
The next device in Samsung’s Galaxy S series will be an amazing device. Given the recent decline in profits, the Korean company decided to turn a new page in its history, and make its 2015 flagship smartphone the best device money could buy. Samsung is not only facing competition from other major brands like LG,…
3 Project Ara alternatives
Project Ara is an impressive concept, but did you know Google is not the only company working on a modular smartphone? Here are 3 similar projects.
First Microsoft Lumia smartphone to be unveiled on November 11
Microsoft has started teasing the world about its upcoming smartphone, the first that will be launched without the Nokia brand. Using the hashtag #MoreLumia, the Redmond giant is teasing the world with a corner of the device that also holds the front-facing camera. No details are known at this stage but we do hope to…
Lenovo Sisley S90 can’t help but remind us on the iPhone 6
We’ve told you that Lenovo is working on an iPhone competitor and today we get to see it officially being announced. The new Lenovo Sisley S90 can’t help but remind us on the iPhone 6, though we would argue it looks even better than Apple’s smartphone, boasting more metal for an even more premium look…
Samsung Gear S getting new straps
Samsung announced new personalization options for its SIM card-equipped smart watch, Gear S. Buyers of this device will be able to differentiate their watch by going for a differently colors strap, choosing between Cobalt Blue, Blue Black, White, Mocha Grey and Supreme Red color options. Moreover, there will be the Bangle Watch Strap, which is…
Microsoft already testing Windows 10 on phones?
Microsoft is apparently already testing a Windows 10 build on some phones, WMpoweruser is reporting. It’s unclear, however, where this project stands at this moment and we’ll likely have to wait for another few months before seeing the first usable Windows 10 device hitting the market. This platform will come with revamped core that would…
Opera Mini 9 hits the AppStore with Video Boost
Opera Software unveiled a new version of its popular Opera Mini web browser, which is now better than ever. The main new feature is called Video Boost that will compress and optimize videos to make sure you don’t overspend your megabytes on a data plan. “This is the first time video optimization has been integrated…
HTC own-branded tablet coming next year
HTC is preparing to re-enter the tablet market. I’m not talking about the deal with Google over the Nexus 9, but HTC’s own-brand device, which the rumor says, could be unveiled at some point next year. According to Focus Taiwan report, HTC is not interested to compete in the lower ends of the market where…
Xiaomi to raise funding at $40+ billion valuation?
Xiaomi is talking to several investors to raise significant amount of money that would increase its valuation to anywhere between $40 and $50 billion. The company, which is currently the world’s third-biggest smartphone maker, had a financing round in August 2013 that valued the company at $10 billion. If the so called “Apple of China”…









