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The U11 is outselling the HTC 10 and One M9, at least right now

Justin Herrick
June 16, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 16, 2017

Finally things are looking up for HTC. The last two years haven’t been easy as the Taiwanese company watched its last two flagships get dropped from serious contention by consumers, but early success has been found in the U11. Its 2017 flagship is HTC’s best-selling phone since 2014 in terms of early post-release sales.

Roaming charges have been abolished in the EU

Peter Holden
June 15, 2017

By Peter Holden | June 15, 2017

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One of the great pains of traveling in Europe has been the often exorbitant charges that networks charge just for the privilege of using one’s own SIM card in a different country. Thankfully, except for a few bit part players, the European Commission has forced networks to abolish roaming charges when you are using traveling within the EU so long as you are using a SIM card issued in Europe, which means you can ‘Roam Like at Home‘.

Join us after the break for more details.

[Deal] Go buy the Nextbit Robin for $117 on Amazon

Justin Herrick
June 14, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 14, 2017

Though Nextbit still exists, the Robin is a discontinued product. Razer purchased the company six months ago and restructured it into an independent division. We haven’t seen what either is working on for the mobile industry, but last year’s phone just received its biggest discount yet.

All retailers are trying to dump any inventory left as the Robin continues aging, and the current price on Amazon is just $117.

U.S. unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ receive minor software update, includes June 2017 security patch level

Justin Herrick
June 14, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 14, 2017

It’s the same software update you heard about recently but without the long wait.

With the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, you’re getting one of the best Android phones today. Samsung went all-in on design, performance, and software. Not everyone wants to be chained down by a carrier, though. So, like it did in 2016, the company released an unlocked model that’s free to move between networks.

Two Android O-powered Xperia phones from Sony are in production

Justin Herrick
June 14, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 14, 2017

Sony might be one of the first companies to release devices powered by Android O before 2017 is over.

Google cherry picks former Apple chip designer to develop custom processors

Peter Holden
June 14, 2017

By Peter Holden | June 14, 2017

There isn’t too much choice when it comes to choosing a smartphone processor, you either use the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon or you go with MediaTek if you can’t produce your own chips like Samsung, Huawei, and Apple. Unless you are Google, which means you can afford to hire an experienced chip architect such as Manu Gulati away from Apple to build your own custom processors.

1 million installs reached by Google’s Pixel Launcher

Justin Herrick
June 13, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 13, 2017

The app’s listing on Google Play gives us an idea of how many phones have been sold.

LG might be the manufacturer for the next Google Pixel XL

Jared Peters
June 13, 2017

By Jared Peters | June 13, 2017

Yesterday a new rumor broke that Google was scrapping their original plan for the Pixel XL 2, internally called muskie, in favor of a third, different model, called taimen. It’s a pretty wild rumor that throws a wrench into some of the other rumors about the Pixel 2 that we’ve seen, but does open up room for a ton of other speculation.

[Deal] Take $200 off the U.S. unlocked Moto Z for a limited time

Justin Herrick
June 12, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 12, 2017

Its 2017 flagship is approaching, so Lenovo is unloading existing units of last year’s Moto Z by taking $200 off the price for a limited time.

Huawei officially launches the Honor 9

Jeff Causey
June 12, 2017

By Jeff Causey | June 12, 2017

Earlier today Huawei officially launched their latest device in their Honor line of smartphones which are intended to be their mid-tier phones for more budget-oriented consumers. Despite some downgrades to hardware to keep costs in check, the Honor phones typically include a nice mix of features and the new Honor 9 that was launched today is no exception.

Latest twist from Google says Muskie out, Taimen in for Pixel XL 2

Jeff Causey
June 12, 2017

By Jeff Causey | June 12, 2017

The path to a new set of Pixel phones from Google this fall continues to follow a twisting track.

The only carrier to sell the Essential Phone will be Sprint

Justin Herrick
June 12, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 12, 2017

Essential Phone

Essential won’t be bringing its first device to all of the major U.S. carriers anytime soon.

Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are official, both priced below $200

Justin Herrick
June 12, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 12, 2017

Not everyone needs a $700 phone or even a $300 phone, so Lenovo is keeping the Moto E series alive by introducing two new devices meant for budget-conscious consumers. The Moto Z is high-end, the Moto G is mid-range, and the Moto E is low-end. It’s noticeable in the pricing for each. What you pay is what you get, and the Moto E gives you the necessities of a smartphone on the cheap.

The Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus cost just $129 and $179, respectively.

Potential Google Pixel XL 2 benchmark confirms Snapdragon 835, ultra tall screen

Jared Peters
June 10, 2017

By Jared Peters | June 10, 2017

Before a device really makes its rounds through the rumor mill, we’ll typically see some benchmarks or very early reports bearing the new name or model number. In this case, we’re getting a glimpse at the Google Pixel XL 2, which we aren’t expecting very soon.

Where to buy the HTC U11 in the U.S.

Justin Herrick
June 9, 2017

By Justin Herrick | June 9, 2017

You know you want to squeeze it. First you must buy it.

The HTC U11 has been released in the United States following its announcement last month. It won’t be an easy phone to find, though, for traditional consumers. HTC hasn’t partnered with numerous carriers and retailers to sell the phone. Instead you’re only able to get the U11 from three spots.

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