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Every upcoming/unreleased Android smartphone and tablet we’re monitoring

Every upcoming/unreleased Android smartphone and tablet we’re monitoring

July 30, 2018
Android smartphone and tablet leaks can be exciting, but there are so many new devices on the horizon that it can be a real headache to keep up with them all. There's the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Google Pixel 3, Nokia 9, Sony Xperia XZ3, Huawei Mate 20, and Motorola One Power just to name a...
[Update: Moto Z Play] TWRP now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and Sony Xperia XA2

[Update: Moto Z Play] TWRP now available for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Xiaomi Mi Note 2, and Sony Xperia XA2

April 7, 2018
Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) is the most popular custom recovery for Android smartphones and tablets. It allows you to make and restore full backups, flash modifications, ROMs, kernels, etc, and much more. The recovery supports a wide range of devices and today official support is rolling out for 3 additional devices: the Xiaomi Redmi...
Android 7.0 Released for Sony Xperia XA

Android 7.0 Released for Sony Xperia XA

June 17, 2017
This week, Sony released an Android 7.0 update for the Xperia XA, so the company's mid-range smartphone joins the Nougat family. Android Nougat for the Xperia XA brings several improvements like an improved camera and multi-windows support. XDA Senior Member Jozinek posted a quick review of the update. There are some screenshots and a video that shows the...
Excessive Lag Time Between Device Announcement and Release is Killing Excitement

Excessive Lag Time Between Device Announcement and Release is Killing Excitement

March 12, 2017
We've talked at length about how overhyping a product can create unreachable expectations, and it goes without saying that a complete lack of hype can be just as disastrous. However, neither is as damaging as hyping up a product and then letting that excitement die off before launch. People can't maintain excitement about a product that they were...
Sony Xperia X, XA and X Performance Hands On at MWC 2016

Sony Xperia X, XA and X Performance Hands On at MWC 2016

February 22, 2016
The Mobile World Congress 2016 train is continuing along. We’ve already showed you the LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the LG G5 app drawer and the Huawei MateBook. XDA TV Host TK is on site checking out all the excitement. Not to be overlooked, Sony announced three devices. In this video TK...
Sony Launches Xperia X Series — All You Need to Know

Sony Launches Xperia X Series — All You Need to Know

February 22, 2016
In a bit of a surprise announcement, Sony has unveiled a "new look Xperia brand" with the Xperia X series of smartphones. Fitting along with the current theme of MWC 2016, these new Xperia devices are made more capable with the addition of smart accessories, giving us "ambient connected devices capable of changing the way...