Blackberry is making a comeback this year with a new 5G-enabled Android smartphone for enterprise users. The brand, well known for physical keyboard on some of its smartphones, has been licensed to Texas-based startup OnwardMobility and manufacturing partner FIH Mobile (Foxconn). The deal between Blackberry and former global license partner, TCL ended in 2020 as […]
Late last month, Tel Aviv-based mobile cybersecurity start-up, SIRIN LABS (the company behind the $14,000 Solaris) announced the commercial launch its much anticipated first blockchain smartphone – the FINNEY at an event in Barcelona, Spain. The smartphone is designed for those seeking the ultimate mobile security and comes pre-loaded with SIRIN OS. Priced starting at […]
InFocus has entered the Indian mobile market with a new mid-range smartphone with 18:9 fullscreen display and dual rear cameras. Dubbed the InFocus Vision 3, the device sports a 5.7-inch (1440 x 720 pixels) HD+ On-Cell display with 2.5D curved tempered and 82.4% screen-to-body ratio. The InFocus Vision 3 sports a primary rear facing 13MP […]
SHARP is driving forward its 8K Ecosystem strategy with the launch of its AQUOS 8K TV in four different regions worldwide. Manufactured by Foxconn, the SHARP AQUOS 8K TV will arrive in Shanghai (October 2017), Tokyo (December 2017), Taiwan (February 2018) and Berlin (March 2018). The SHARP AQUOS 8K TV (LC-70X500) will be joined by […]
Prior to the sale of its then Nokia-acquired mobile division to Foxconn-backed HMD Global in 2016, Microsoft reportedly cancelled a number of new Lumia Windows phones which were about to go official. While the Lumia 550, 650 and 950/950 XL were released, the Lumia 750 and 850 make the list of devices which were killed […]
Over the years we have seen lots of patent lawsuits in the smartphone industry involving the likes of Apple, Samsung, Google, HTC, Nokia and more. To avert future intellectual property lawsuits among Android OEMs, Google has announced the PAX license initiative focusing on ending patent suits According to this blog post put out by Google; […]
Recently, a new tablet surfaced in China with Meizu’s Android based Flyme OS onboard. Although the tablet was tipped to debut as the Chinese company’s first tablet, as it would turn out, it is now official as the JDTab, a product of popular Beijing-based e-commerce platform – Jingdong (JD.com). Manufactured by Foxconn, the aluminium metal-clad […]
Back in August, Nokia announced return to the mobile market with new Android smartphones and tablets planned, in tie-up with HMD Global, a subsidiary of Foxconn. Nokia D1C, the company’s upcoming Android smartphone has surfaced on AnTuTu and Geekbench Benchmark listings. As reported by AnTuTu, the Nokia D1C Specs starts off with the Android 7.0 […]
Months after the acquisition of Taiwan-based Foxconn, Japan’s Sharp has ventured into the Chinese market with the launch of the Sharp C1 and Sharp A1 in Beijing. Sales commences on September 7 by E-commerce website – JD.com for a price tag starting at CNY 1,499 (USD 225). Sporting a metallic exterior and albeit some changes, […]
The past few months have seen Nokia (the phone business) change hands from Microsoft ownership to that of Foxconn and HMD Global. As part of the deal, HMD Global have secured the rights to use the Nokia brand and manufacture under if for the next ten (10) years. According to some insider sources, two High […]