ZTE could be about to release a smartphone with an almost bezel-less display, according to new rumors about a device named the Nubia Z9. We may not have to wait long for the rumors to be confirmed, either. The company has announced it will hold a launch event on March 26, and the teaser picture features...

With the development of the phone technology, the phone clone technology is also becoming increasingly mature. Many phone manufacturers, in order to attract the attention of users, actively produce the phone clone, while some high-profile phone brand ,such as iPhone, Samsung,Huawei,etc, often become...

This part of the year is always an exciting time to be an Android enthusiast, and this year is no different. IFA 2014, taking place in Berlin from 5 to 10 September, is set to be the best yet for Android users, as the likes of Sony, Samsung, Huawei and ASUS are all set to take the stage to show off their...

Never autoplay videos The idea of a rugged smartphone isn’t new, and one of the popular names in this category is Kyocera. The company showcased their latest ultra rugged smartphone at MWC 2015 with a launch targeted at European markets, called the Kyocera Torque, not be confused by the device of the...

Xiaomi Mi Note, the company’s highly anticipated flagship, has come recently to our office and we did an in-depth review. The article is now live at our homepage and you can read all about our encounter right here. Our review process includes a battery life performance test and we’ve put the Xiaomi...

The LG G Flex2 will be staying under the spotlight for a while as it is not only a curved smartphone with self-healing coating on its back, but it is also the first device to utilize the new Snapdragon 810 chip. Performance aside, what this blogpost is all about, is its battery life. The G Flex2 is...

Sharp Aquos Crystal We’ve spent a good chunk of space extolling the virtues of phablets lately, telling you which ones to grab and why they aren’t as intimidating as they might appear. In some cases, though, big is always going to be just a little too big. The smartphone world continues to trend towards...

Sharp Aquos Crystal We’ve spent a good chunk of space extolling the virtues of phablets lately, telling you which ones to grab and why they aren’t as intimidating as they might appear. In some cases, though, big is always going to be just a little too big. The smartphone world continues to trend towards...

Back in 2012 we wrote a piece on phones you’ve probably never heard of. At the time, brands mention included Xiaomi, Blu, THL, among others. Something big has happened in the Android world since then: many of these names are actually reasonably well known these days, thanks to growth in global sales...

Battery life in a smartphone is important because no one likes having their phones die on them halfway through the day. As it stands, most of us would be happy if we could get through an entire day without worrying about our phones dying on us. Now we’re sure some of you guys are wondering about the...

Prior to IFA 2014, Huawei was teasing us that they had a new smartphone planned, which many had speculated could be the Huawei Ascend Mate 7. In fact prior to its announcement, there were a couple of leaked photos which kind of gave away some clues as to how the handset will look like, but wonder no...

It will be barely two weeks before Huawei finally unveils its next smartphone and still the Ascend Mate7 is still pretty much shrouded in mystery. And to add even more mystery, another new Huawei smartphone is now being leaked, sporting what is noted to be a fingerprint scanner on the back. OK, it's...

IFA 2014 is almost upon us but it won't be a party exclusive to top Western brands. Popular, and some not so popular, Chinese companies are aiming to also make it big at Berlin next week, and Huawei will definitely not let the opportunity pass. But what will its expected Ascend Mate7 really be bringing...

While IFA 2014 itself formally starts in a few days, many companies have scheduled their press events ahead to leave IFA open to actual device demos and showcases. But what do we expect from manufacturer's this time of year? As it turns out, quite a lot. Unsurprisingly, a lot of those also revolve around...

Here at IFA 2014, Huawei is trying to make history. Rising above the ranks of other Chinese manufacturers, it is pulling all the plugs to out its most premium smartphone yet. With a premium build, a notable design, and top of the line hardware, the Ascend Mate7 is poised to play in the big leagues. It...

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Androidbiits.com brings an amazing news for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE SM-N9005 owners. Android 5.0 Lollipop VJUGBOB1 N9005VJUGBOB1 is released for Note 3 SM-N9005. You may be wondering how to install N9005VJUGBOB1? Dear friend, I am here to help you in updating your Note 3 SM-N9005 to Android 5.0 Lollipop...

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Androidbiits.com brings an exciting news for Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910P owners. Android 5.0.1 Lollipop VPU1BOB7 N910PVPU1BOB7 is released for Sprint Note 4 SM-N910P. You may be wondering how to install N910PVPU1BOB7? Dear friend, I am here to help you in updating your Note 4 SM-N910P to Android...

Taking a screenshot on the Samsung Galaxy S6 or Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge should be familiar to anyone that has used a previous Galaxy device such as an older S series phone or Note device. If that doesn’t jog the memory here’s the lowdown: So, one more time: to take a screenshot, simply press and hold...

You'd be surprised to know just how many Android problems can be solved with one of two simple tasks: a factory reset or cache wipe. If you've got some bugs on your Galaxy Note 3 or have some delays, glitches or freezes you want to get rid of, your best bet is to clear the cache on the Galaxy Note 3....

Well that was quick. Chainfire, probably considered an Android coding legend at this point in time, has announced that his team has achieved root access to Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S6. The new flagship smartphone was launched recently at the MWC 2015, and it’s a bit of a surprise – well,...

Rooting is still a controversial topic among Android enthusiasts. Bring it up and be prepared to hear countless arguments for and against it. I don't fully support either side; I admit to having conflicting thoughts about it. One one hand, root opens up a world of possibilities, but, on the other hand,...

The Galaxy S6 is yet to go on sale, but it has already been rooted by Chainfire. The developer is known for gaining root access on popular Android devices before they even ship and the Galaxy S6 is no different. As always, being the first root method to be available for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy...

Is the Samsung Galaxy S6, or Galaxy S6 Edge, going to be your next phone? Are you an enthusiast who likes to tweak around and get the best out of your Android phone? If yes to both, here's some great news. Chainfire has posted a working Galaxy S6 root method. I know, I know, consumers don't have their...

Introduction, design and display Everyone has had the same reaction when I told them I was reviewing the Dell Venue 8 7000: "Wow, a Dell tablet? That must be awful." The tablet's overly calculated name and the brand's post-90s mediocrity don't invoke a whole lot of confidence. To their surprise and mine,...

Marketed as a great phone with an excellent battery life, at an affordable price (a recurring Huawei theme), the Huawei Ascend Mate 7 ($600) is one of the most desirable phone in China right now, and has been out of stock for some time, while Huawei is scrambling to ramp up production to meet demand...

→ October 23, 2014 It's rare that a "cheap" smartphone catches your attention. Sure, Nokia's entry-level Lumia devices come in a variety of bright colors, but much like Motorola's Moto G handsets, most essentially boil down...

Huge. That was my first thought when I first wrapped my hands around Google’s Nexus 6, the successor to the Nexus 5. The Nexus 6 is one of the largest Android smartphones out there — it has a 6-inch screen — and it definitely does not fit in my pocket. Aside from its large size, the Nexus 6 is the first...

http://androidandme.com/2014/11/reviews/review-sharp-aquos-crystal/ When you think of manufacturers breaking new ground, Sharp usually isn’t one that pops into mind. The company, better known for TVs, is only mildly active in the world of smartphones, and most are either low-end...

Design & Build Quality The Aquos crystal is an eye-catching device and has made a name for itself thanks to the bezel-less design. Aside from the unfortunately distracting bottom panel, the front of the device looks stylish and it’s quite unlike anything else found on current smartphones. Its...

Huawei has been aggressively making its mark in the smartphone market with powerful and well designed phones. We’ve previously reviewed the impressive Ascend P7 and now we take a look at its flagship and very impressive sibling, the Ascend Mate7. Design The Ascend Mate7 has a 6 inch display with a very...

This isn’t normally the way I like to approach a review. (Was that an “Uh oh” I just heard?) I say that because this review of the LG G Flex 2 is going to be short and sweet and we’re just going to get it out of the way, so that we can move onto the HTC One M9 and the Galaxy S6. This phone, in my week...

Have you been watching the news lately? If you haven’t, it’s time to know that Asus Zenfone 2 is easily the talk of the town. After Motorola’s successful Moto G that changed the quality of phones, the new product from Asus has created enough speculation that most can’t wait to get their hands on it. So,...

Editor's Rating 7.80 TG Ratings Breakdown Usability 8 Design 9 Performance 7 Features 7 Price/Value Rating 8 Total Score: 7.80 Rating 1 to 10, top score 10 In This Review Overview Performance Conclusion Image...