Huawei is working on its own mobile OS, just in case things ever change with Google

Huawei has gotten heat about its EMUI skin being too much like iOS which is why the company is working hard to make EMUI 5.0 feel much less complex and "trying to be like iPhone". Rather, Huawei wants the UI to be more user friendly for US consumers, while still keeping the advanced features that its customers love overseas.

WSJ: Company suing Apple in China has no phone, no office and "barely exists"

Almost a week ago, we told you how Apple had seemingly infringed on a design patent held by an unknown Chinese smartphone manufacturer called Shenzhen Baili. The latter requested an injunction on sales of the Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6 Plus in the country, a request granted by Beijing’s intellectual property regulator. China's property office released a statement saying that "The Apple's (sic) iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have minor differences from Baili's 100C. The differences are so tiny that the average customer could not notice. So, this case falls into the patent rights protection category." For the moment, Apple was able to wrangle a stay on the ruling as it appeals.

Apple Now Says It Meant to Open Up iPhone Code

The iPhone maker says it stopped obscuring crucial operating system code to boost performance—a change that could also improve device security.

Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge: Hilarious New Ad Highlights The Power Of Rapid Charging Feature

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung is believed to have sold roughly 25 million Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge units across the globe, according to Phone Arena. The S7 series also brought the glory back to the South Korean tech giant as it trumped Apple and gained the number one spot after a long time.

Asus Zenpad Z8 leaks with SD650 SoC, 8-inch display

 

A new Asus tablet - dubbed Zenpad Z8 - has leaked courtesy of the usually reliable leakster @evleaks who posted an image of the device along with some of its key specifications on Twitter.

Marshmallow update delayed for AT&T's HTC One (M8) and HTC One M9

A tweet from HTC's VP of product management, Mo Versi, reveales some bad news for AT&T subscribers with the HTC One (M8) and HTC One M9. Versi said in his tweet that the Android Marshmallow update for the AT&T branded version of HTC's 2014 and 2015 flagship models, has been delayed. The HTC executive did add that the manufacturer is still in the lab, and hopes to have approval for the update in the next couple of weeks.

Lenovo starts rolling out Vibe P1 Marshmallow update

Lenovo has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to its Vibe P1 smartphone, which was launched late last year. The Chinese company announced the roll-out in a post on its official forums.

Meizu M3: 450,000 preorders in 24 hours!

The Meizu m3 - which was announced a couple of days ago, recorded a total of around 450,000 pre-orders in just 24 hours. This was revealed by an official statement by the Chinese company.

EE is taking pre-orders for its exclusive White Pearl Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

In the UK, EE has started taking pre-orders for a new color variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. This is called White Pearl and it's a hue that will be exclusive to this particular operator in the UK. So if you live over there and want to grab one of Samsung's newest flagships in white, you'll have to go with EE as your network of choice.

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) already available for purchase in Europe

When the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) and Galaxy J5 (2016) were made official last month, there was no word on whether or not they'll be available outside of China. There have been reports since that the new J5 will be launched in Europe soon and now we learn the J7 is already on sale in the region.

BlackBerry Priv Price Slashed By $200, Offer To Expire In 4 Days

A Blackberry sign is seen in front of their offices in Waterloo, Canada, June 23, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Mark Blinch

BlackBerry Priv is now available with a price cut of $200 on Daily Steals. It is a limited period offer that will expire in four days.

New Sony Xperia X Premium To Feature HDR Display With Maximum Brightness: Report

A file photo showing a slew of Sony Xperia X series of devices. Photo: Sony Mobile

Sony’s Xperia Z series of smartphones ended with the Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Premium in 2015. The Japanese tech giant introduced a new series — Xperia X — at the Mobile World Congress 2016 and launched three devices under this brand — Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA.

HTC 10 arrives with 12MP UltraPixel camera, BoomSound speakers

HTC went off the right track, but now it's going back to the glory days of the HTC One. The new phone is called HTC 10 and we like to read the "10" in binary, making this the HTC Two in a way.

Alleged Sony Xperia C6 with 6-inch display leaks online

A new Sony smartphone - alleged to be the Xperia C6 - has leaked online. The leaked images show a handset with large display (said to be 6-inch), very thin side bezels, and a large front shooter with flash.

New rumor says Galaxy Note 6 will be powered by SD823 SoC

The successor to the Samsung Galaxy Note5 - which isn't due anytime soon, but has already been the subject of a few rumors in the last couple of months - will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 823 chipset, according to a new rumor out of China.

Can HTC swim back up to the surface with the HTC 10?

Can HTC swim back up to the surface with the HTC 10?

Due to one reason or another, HTC has not been in the greatest of the shapes in the past couple of years. Lackluster sales made the Taiwan-based company bleed money almost each and every quarter. Despite being good all-around devices, One M7's successors simply did not click with the average Joe. The forgettable mid-range phones were not much successful either.

Let Karalux's 24K Gold Galaxy S7 and S7 edge remind you of all the other luxury stuff you can't afford

Looking for a gold-plated Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 edge? Karalux has just the thing! Although we can't offer commentary on how well its craftmen accomplish the gold-plating process compared to others in the rich people-pleasing niche, Karalux has been around for a long time and has established itself as a supplier of gifts for VIPs like politicians, foreign partners, and high-profile international visitors coming to its homeland of Vietnam.

Apple iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, Apple Watch iPad Mini 4, iPad Air 2 Are Massively Discounted On Best Buy

Best Buy is offering massive discounts on several Apple devices for the end of the year holiday season. Beginning from today, Best Buy has introduced new price cuts on the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus handsets. Both the smartphones are available with $100 discount on their two year on-contract pricing through carriers like Verizon and Sprint.

New Xiaomi Mi 5 render shows up looking a bit different than the last

A couple of days ago we showed you a leaked image out of China which claimed to depict the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 in all its glory. And now we have yet another purported render of this smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB Refurbished Variant Price Cut To $299.99 On eBay

The 32 GB refurbished model of the Galaxy Note 4 can now be purchased for just $299.99 under AT&T via eBay. Pictured: A visitor holds a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 smartphone after its presentation at the Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 event ahead of the IFA Electronics show in Berlin, on Sept. 3, 2014. Reuters/Hannibal Hanschke

The well-received 2014 phablet Samsung Galaxy Note 4, tied to the model number “SM-N910A,” is now available at a discounted price on eBay. However, it is worth noting that the price has been cut on the “seller refurbished” version of the Note 4.