After pushing the release date more than twice, Sony Mobile has announced the cancellation of the Sony Xperia Z4v which was expected to launch on Verizon in the US. The device has initially been scheduled to launch on August 13th before being pushed forward to September 3rd. Both Sony and Verizon have both issued statements […]
Phablet
Phablet is a phrase used to describe a half- smartphone and half- tablet mobile device (a phone/tablet hybrid). It is better defined as a small pocket-sized mobile device that is a bit larger than the size of an average smartphone, with a touch screen ranging in size from 5 inches to 7 inches.
While larger than a smartphone, it is much smaller than most tablets and can be held and used in one hand. Phablets typically use 3G or 4G networks for cellular calls and are Wi-Fi – enabled devices. Check this piece on TGF to know more about phablets.
PS: Words like “phablet,” that are created from parts of two different words, are known as portmanteaus.
Oppo R7s launch scheduled for October 18
Oppo has announced the Oppo R7s launch date, the device is expected to go official at an event scheduled for October 18th in Dubai. The R7s has already surfaced on TENAA and most of its key specs has been confirmed but the company could be withholding some surprises. In terms of specifications, the Oppo R7s […]
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL goes official with 5.7-inch QHD display, octa-core SoC and Windows 10 Mobile
Along with the Lumia 950, the more powerful Microsoft Lumia 950 XL phablet was announced. The latter is not only larger but also has a better processing power compared to the former. The device will arrive in November for a price tag of $649 (off contract) in Black and White colour options. Moving to the […]
Bluboo XTouch Pro with 4GB RAM, Mediatek Helio X10 and 3050mAh battery detailed
Previously known as the Bluboo X500 Pro, the Bluboo XTouch Pro is a higher variant of the Bluboo XTouch. You might think the display size would have increased to 5.5-inch since this is a Pro but the company still sticks with the same 5-inch display. Moving to the key details, the Bluboo Xtouch Pro comes […]
Huawei Honor Play 5X to be announced on October 10th; Huawei P9 with Dual camera a possibility
Huawei has a media event scheduled for October 10th in Beijing, China; the company is expected to announce the Huawei Honor Play 5X or (Huawei Honor 5X) at the event and there are slim possibilities the company could announce the Huawei P9. Starting with the more likely of the duo, the Huawei Honor Play 5X (or […]
China Telecom announces ZTE Weiwu 3 with Octa-core SoC, Android 5.1 and 3000mAh battery
Teaming up with ZTE, Chinese Telecom has announced the LTE-enabled ZTE Weiwu 3 in its home country – China. The phablet sized device runs Android Lollipop OS and is priced at CNY 1699 ($267) in just one single colour option. While the name may look weird, the specs are on the mid-range side. The ZTE […]
Tecno Phantom 5 Specs Review
A lot has been said since the Tecno Phantom 5 was officially released last month and much of the talks concerns the price tag of N69,900 ($351)which is actually befitting of a phone with a flagship specs. When you compare similar phones in the same category and convert the price to Naira, it is either […]
Bluboo XFire Pro with Snapdragon 808 SoC and 3GB RAM wants to be the Xiaomi Mi 4c Killer
Bluboo has announced a XFire Pro smartphone, a pro version of the Bluboo XFire which is expected to rival the Xiaomi Mi 4c and uses the same rear camera sensor as the Oneplus 2. The device is priced aggressively at $169.99 and is expected to arrive by Late November or Early December. Moving to the […]
Codenames of Sony Xperia mobile devices announced so far in 2015
At the IFA 2015 in Berlin last month, Sony announced new Sony Xperia smartphones – the Xperia Z5, Z5 compact and the Xperia Z5 Premium. The trio joins the seemingly long list of Xperia mobile devices launched so far this year which includes the Sony Xperia Z3+/Sony Xperia Z4, Xperia Z4v and Xperia Xperia Z4 […]
Samsung debuts Galaxy Note5 in Kenya for Ksh 84,999
Samsung has partnered up with leading telecommunications outfit, Safaricom to launch the stylus-totting Samsung Galaxy Note5 in Kenya. The device is available at all Safaricom stores for a RRP of Ksh 84,999 (USD $815) for the next four weeks before it is available from other online and offline retail stores. The #GalaxyNote5 is 4G compatible! […]