Meizu is preparing to launch the Blue Charm Metal 2 (or internationally Meizu Metal 2) and is one step closer as the phone has passed TENAA certification.

As it’s usually the case, some of the Metal 2’s specifications have also appeared along the way. The phone sports a Helio P10 chip with an 1.8GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The phone will have a second version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

At the back, there’s a 13MP camera with dual-LED flash, teamed with a 5MP front-facing camera. Inside the all-metal body, Meizu has fitted a 4,000mAh…

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If you were upset that the Xperia X “only has a Snapdragon 650” and “the Xperia X isn’t water resistant anymore”, as many of our readers have, fear no more. The Sony Xperia X Performance is here to cover all of these bases in the same compact footprint.

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The OnePlus 3 – third installment of the self-proclaimed “flagship killer” is now close to an official release. Even if the suggested June 14 unveiling doesn’t doesn’t take place, one is imminent, considering OnePlus’s recent search for 30 early reviewers. Regardless of the exact date, the OnePlus 3 is coming, well, at least, its announcement is and thanks to numerous leaks and certifications from both TENAA and the FCC, we already have a pretty good idea what to expect.

In a new development, fans might still be treated to a 6GB RAM option for the phone, as was originally believed…

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It’s been a busy day today with multiple phone launches, which now include two additions to LG’s X family. The LG X Power and LG X Style were quietly unveiled in Ukraine.

LG X Power

This phone gets its name from the sizeable battery – with 4,100mAh in the tank, you can go a long time between charges.

The LG X Power features a 5.3″ IPS screen with 720p resolution (277ppi). It has a modest processing power, though, a MediaTek MT6735 chipset (quad Cortex-A53 at 1.14GHz, Mali-T720) with 2GB of RAM. There’s 16GB of built-in storage, expandable via microSD cards.

LG X Power

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It seems like such a long time ago now, but back in 2014, when Samsung unveiled the original Gear Fit smart wearable, its 1.84-inch was kind of a mind-blowing experience with its smooth and slick curve. The device did decently in the market and ever since, fans have been looking forward to another fitness-oriented Samsung tracker to follow in its steps.

The Gear Fit 2 definitely fits the bill and it has been popping up in various leaks and renders lately. Now, a fresh batch of info on the wearable finally reveals its hardware specs and even offers a new glimpse at its design and…

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Sony has detailed the availability and pricing of its new X lineup for the US. Breaking up with the carrier model, the smartphones will be sold by major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and B&H, instead.

Sony Xperia X Performance

The Xperia X will be the one to pave the way, with a release date set for June 26, and a price tag of $550. If you want to go on either side of the X, you’d need to wait until July 17, when the Xperia XA and Xperia X Performance will become available, at $280 and $700, respectively.

And then a whole month after the pioneer, the Xperia XA phablet will…

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Verizon has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to Samsung Galaxy S5 units on its network. The update brings Android version 6.0 and bumps the software version to MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPD1.

Aside from the usual Marshmallow goodies – including Doze, Google Now on Tap, and redesigned app permissions – the update also brings along Wi-Fi calling, update to app icons, Ultra High Quality Audio and Android for Work.

The carrier has published a list of pre-loaded apps with their version numbers – head to the Source link below to take a look. Other major carriers like T-Mobile and Sprint…

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The Galaxy Note6 (or perhaps Note7) is the next big thing we’re expecting from Samsung, likely some time in August. A couple of versions are rumored to be in development and we now have some tangible (sort of) proof of the potential curved-screen version, courtesy of a customs import listing on the Zauba website.

Mind you, it’s not the actual phone that’s entered India, but a metal mask for mobile phone production line, whatever that may be. It is the quoted model name that gives grounds for interpretation – SM-N935G.

Samsung Galaxy Note5

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Intel announced today at Computex its first 10-core CPU. The Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition runs at 3GHz, but can boost up to 3.5GHz and has 25MB of cache. The boost is controlled by the company’s new Turbo Boost 3.0 technology.

To put it in perspective, Intel says the new CPU is 35% faster than the last-gen Core i7-5960X and twice as fast in 3D rendering than the quad-core i7 6700K.

Naturally all of this goodness will cost you an arm and a leg. The fastest CPU that Intel has ever made in the company’s own words carries a price tag of $1,723.

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The ZUK Z2 arrives tactfully late after the Z2 Pro. It has a metal frame and a honking big battery, Android 6.0 Marshmallow and a Snapdragon 820 chipset, all served up at CNY 1,800 ($275/€245).

The ZUK Z2 has a slightly smaller screen than the Pro version – 5″ 1080p – which is covered with 2.5D Curved glass. The phone is slightly thicker, 8.5mm vs. 7.5mm, but comes with a bigger battery, 3,500mAh vs. 3,100mAh. Quick Charge 3.0 is supported over the USB Type-C port (80% in 1 hour), but you can also grab a wireless charging pad for CNY 300.

ZUK Z2

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