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  • Google announces Project Treble, a modular base for Android aiming to make updates faster

    Here’s the thing: Android version updates are a painfully slow affair for every device that isn’t a Nexus or Pixel. This has been the reality ever since the operating system’s inception, and so far nothing has managed to change the situation. But Google thinks that it can help, at least somewhat, by incorporating a modular…

  • Moto X (2017) now stars in a leaked presentation, has specs revealed

    The upcoming 2017 edition of the Moto X will by all accounts be Motorola’s premium mid-range offering – sitting in its portfolio right below the new Z2. This phone has been talked about a lot so far, but some of the details purported to be about it have in fact turned out to be describing…

  • Unlocked LG G6 is now available in the US starting at $599.99

    Just a few days ago Samsung started taking pre-orders for the unlocked versions of its Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones in the US, with the release date being set for May 31. However, LG has managed to ever so slightly one-up its competitor once again – following the rollout of its G6 to US carriers,…

  • Meizu Pro 7 specs leak through source code

    There hasn’t been much talk about the rumored Meizu Pro 7 but that may soon change. The people over at GizChina.it have managed to obtain and dig through some source code to extract some interesting specs. Those include the deca-core Helio X30 chipset and what could prove to be a dual camera on the back.…

  • Oppo A77 with 16MP selfie camera coming soon

    Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo is rumored to launch a new smartphone soon. Dubbed Oppo A77, the device will be powered by MediaTek MT6750T SoC and sport a 5.5-inch full HD display. Oppo A57 RAM is 4GB, while internal memory is 64GB. The handset features a 13MP main camera and a 16MP selfie shooter. The device…

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