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This week, Chinese smartphone maker ZTE came under fire in both the UK and the US. Here in the UK, the government warned that the company's devices pose a risk to national security, meanwhile the US Department of Commerce blacklisted the company. Due to the ban in the US, ZTE …

So far, only a handful of smartphones on the market have the Android Oreo 8.1 update. We already covered the Razer Phone's 8.1 rollout yesterday and now, the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are joining the list, bringing along OS improvements, security improvements and a new ‘gaming mode'. Starting today, …

Just one week after YouTube has been accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), another Google-owned company is under fire for the very same thing. According to researchers, over 3,300 Android applications could be harvesting children’s data improperly and might face consequences. The International Computer Science Institute …

Since the launch of the Razer Phone back in November, we have been following it fairly closely. We've already seen updates to improve the camera software, and now, the Razer Phone is getting the upgrade to Android Oreo 8.1. Android Oreo was already available on Google Pixel phones back when …

Over the last few years, Google has been making efforts to keep Android secure by frequently pushing out security patches to Pixel devices, and handing them over to third-party Android phone makers so that they can keep their customers up to date. Unfortunately, it looks like many manufacturers are doing …

As Google is reportedly looking ahead to its tentatively titled Pixel 3 smartphone, it is putting its first generation of Pixel devices to rest in October. The handsets have already been removed from the Google Store and the US Project Fi marketplace, but third party vendors will continue selling the …

Huawei has been suffering in the United States recently, after government contracts were severed due to allegations of the company having direct ties to Chinese officials. This looks to be taking its toll on the company, with reports that Huawei is now laying off staff across its US branches. Despite …

The disastrous launch of Google’s Pixel 2 smartphones had many suspecting the possibility that the entire Pixel brand might be on the chopping block, but it looks as the company is indeed pushing forward with new additions expected later this year. Among the rumours is the possibility of a third …

Now that we have the more significant specifications of the OnePlus 6 nailed down, many are looking ahead towards when the smartphone will be released. Currently, it’s expected any time before June 30th, however it could come much sooner if a leaked promotional advertisement has anything to do with things. …

With the OnePlus 6 just around the corner, rumours have been running rampant with the only official confirmed specification being the device’s iPhone X-styled notch. The company has since taken to its website to reveal what customers can expect from the next flagship, confirming much of what we already know. …

Huawei has taken a massive hit in the United States market in recent months, as the US government dropped all contracts with the company after claims that the smartphone manufacturer was in the pocket of the Chinese authorities. Huawei has now fired back, calling the accusations of espionage preposterous and …

OnePlus is officially gearing up to announce its next generation flagship smartphone, with a teaser from its official Twitter account beginning the build-up of hype. As usual, the all-but-confirmed OnePlus 6 is expected to feature hardware that rivals that of the best, while rumoured to still maintain its competitive price …

Despite the company reportedly hopping on the notch bandwagon for its upcoming entry in its flagship line of handsets, it doesn’t seem that LG is completely sold on the idea. The smartphone firm has heard just how divisive the notch has left smartphone enthusiasts, taking to Reddit to gather more …

It’s long been speculated that, like other upcoming Android smartphones, the OnePlus 6 would feature the divisive notch at the top of its display. Now that the first official image has been released, it has been confirmed that it will carry the notch, but not without some forethought towards the …

Since it debuted, Android has been known for its open platform approach, a unique stance within a market that often remains closed. In a slight change of pace, Google has announced that it wants to put a stop to unverified devices using its Play Store applications. Despite its open Android …

Things are heating up between Huawei and the US government, as pressure prompts the country’s largest electronics retailer to drop the brand. Best Buy will no longer be ordering smartphones from the Chinese-based company and over the next few weeks, will phase out its stock entirely. Last month, US intelligence …

Since Apple debuted its Face ID technology, it’s been perceived that Android research and development teams were approximately two years behind forming their own version. While this remains a part of the problem, it turns out that Apple’s iron grip on the supply chain is another factor slowing competitors down. …

OnePlus fans have already been treated to many leaks and rumours, suggesting that the company will run with an iPhone X-style notch on its next flagship. Now, with the release of the Oppo R15, we have our first full look at what the OnePlus 6 might look like. Given that …

Google is continuing to combat its Android fragmentation problem. This time around, Google is focussing on developers and ensuring that they support the latest versions of Android. Back in December, Google announced that Play Store apps would need to support versions of Android no more than one year old going …

With the Galaxy S9 retaining its fingerprint sensor as its means of biometric security, it was clear that Samsung didn’t truly have an answer to Apple’s Face ID included on the iPhone X. The company intends to rectify this for next year’s Galaxy S10, as it reportedly has a front-facing …

Despite the folks over at iFixit welcoming the new design of the Galaxy S9 and S9+, it seems that Samsung has earned itself a low repairability score of just 4 for each handset. This is lower than Apple’s iPhone X, which scored a moderate 6 out of 10. As usual …

Ahead of OnePlus unveiling its next flagship smartphone, we’ve learned that the device will more than likely carry a bezel-less display with an iPhone X-style notch at the top. Further driving the nail in the coffin is newly revealed OxygenOS code that shows that the divisive feature is definitely on …

It seems that claims of the OnePlus 6 potentially following in the footsteps of the iPhone X with its notched bezel-less screen might have some truth in them, as a leaked benchmark shows the device’s 19:9 aspect ratio. It also reveals that the upcoming flagship smartphone will continue the company’s …

Hot off the heels of dual lens camera technology becoming the de facto in high end flagship smartphones, Huawei is going one step further by introducing yet another lens. New images of the Huawei P20 have leaked, showing the device’s strange third lens, alongside the reveal that it will be …

While Android offers incredible amounts of versatility, its disparity between manufacturers and carriers can often mean that users are left without the latest update. It seems that Samsung is guilty of this, even issuing security updates less on certain devices than others. The primary reason for the delay in most …

Asus revealed yesterday that it would be continuing the notched trend set by Apple’s iPhone X within its new Zenfone 5 and 5Z, claiming that it’s what users want. Just hours later, images began circulating of an alleged OnePlus 6 handset, showing that the Chinese manufacturer would also potentially be …

The KeyOne might not be the first BlackBerry handset to sport Android as its operating system, but it is perhaps the first one to be considered a success. This success, however, is a debatable one, as the higher-ups in BlackBerry Mobile and partner TCL might feel like it’s an “unqualified …

Despite launching as a flagship killer, the OnePlus 5 and 5T have both been missing the crucial feature of HD video playback from popular streaming sites. The company is finally set to rectify this, however users will have to mail their device directly to the company for it to work. …

Last week, Samsung had to abruptly halt its Android Oreo rollout for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users as some began experiencing a random reboot bug. The issue only occurred in a “limited number of cases” but the rollout had only really begun in a limited number of countries, so there …

Ever since CES, we've known that Samsung was planning to launch the Galaxy S9 in late February at MWC. Since then, we've had plenty of leaks, including images, specifications, a hands-on AMA and now, we even know how much the phone will cost here in Europe. We had previously heard …