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  • Lenovo K7 Note runs through Geekbench wearing a Helio X20 chipset

    Lenovo was promising killer performance and it seems that the MediaTek Helio X20 will be the source of that power (despite all the Snapdragon-related rumors). We had seen an X20-powered Lenovo, though we didn’t quite believe the company would jump that high up from the Snapdragon 430 of the K6 Note. Anyway, Geekbench detected that…

  • Our editors talk: Summer 2017 Edition, Pt.1

    It might be high tourist season on the beaches in the northern hemisphere, but it’s a slow period for smartphone releases. Makers are prepping for the climax of the fall that is IFA in Berlin and that’s giving us time to reflect back on what happened in the first half of 2017 and what we’re…

  • New batch of Google Pixel 2 renders and a video arrive

    A new heap of Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL renders are upon us, complete with a video. The renders are based on factory computer-aided designs and rumored dimensions acquired by ONLeaks. Google Pixel 2 The dimensions in question are around 145.3×69.3×7.8mm (8.2mm if we count the camera hump) for the Pixel 2 and…

  • Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus unveiled: dual Super AMOLED, dual Sony cams, Helio X30

    Meizu drew back the curtains to reveal the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus. These two use Super AMOLED tech on both the front and the back – yes, the much-rumored rear display is a Samsung-made AMOLED. It can be used to check notifications, control the music player and snap selfies with the main camera.…

  • Mi 6 Mercury Silver Edition to be launched soon

    The Mercury Silver edition of the Mi 6 that was last seen when the phone was announced will soon be on sale. Unfortunately, the phone will only be sold in China. Even worse, only 100 units will be made available, which will likely disappear in seconds. The Mercury Silver edition is just the regular Mi…

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