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Nokia is set to launch six to seven Android smartphones in 2017 according to an authorised Malaysian distributor’s presentation.

The iPhone 7 Plus takes on the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge to see which flagship offers the utmost convenience when it comes to battery longevity and charging speed.

If latest reports are to be believed, a slideshow presentation reportedly from Samsung has shown the Samsung Galaxy S8 device connected to a PC via a cable. It also shows access to Galaxy S8’s folder and apps and also user interface options.

Lenovo launches the ThinkPad X1 Family (X1 Yoga, X1 Carbon & X1 Tablet) ahead of CES 2017.

The Apple iPhone 7 Plus and the Huawei Mate 9 stack up against each other in a duel of dual-cameras.

If latest reports are to be believed, the white variant of the Xiaomi Mi Mix could be unveiled at the Consumers Electronics Show (CES) 2017.

Samsung has opened up 2017 with its new Galaxy A series line-up. The top-tier A7 boasts of a robust 3,600 mAh battery and a Note-like 5.7-inch display.

Samsung has finally revealed its 2017 Galaxy A series line-up. The median 5.2-inch Galaxy A5 sports two 16 MP cameras.

Samsung has officially launched its 2017 Galaxy A series handsets. The Galaxy A3, which is the smallest among the group, furnishes a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display.

A lot of changes are being reported that are coming to the Samsung flagship Galaxy S8. Some of the changes being reported by various websites are removal of the physical navigation keys, moving the fingerprint scanner to the rear of the phone and adding 3D Touch-type functionality to on-screen navigation buttons.

The Microsoft Surface Phone 2017 is an immensely-anticipated device and recently, a Microsoft smartphone with the Surface Phone branding has just leaked in China. Weibo, a known leakster, was the first to upload the images of the alleged device that is said to have a camera with Carl Zeiss lens. The images could be false as the Carl Zeiss branding is no longer being used since 2013.

'Super Mario Run' will soon be released on Android and here are the reasons why it won't bode well for Nintendo.

If fresh reports are to be believed, the Xiaomi Mi 6 may look very similar to the company’s Mi Note 2 smartphone though a bit smaller in size. A well-known Chinese tipster has revealed that the Mi 6 could be powered by a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will reportedly adopt not only the Note 7's Super AMOLED display and technology, but also its S Pen stylus.

Nokia is bringing five new smartphones in 2017. It’s an epic comeback for the former market leader and this time it’s the nostalgic gadget lover that Nokia will be focusing on. The first batch of the Nokia Android phones will be reportedly unveiled in February at the annual Mobile World Congress 2017.

The 2017 Samsung Galaxy A series handsets A3, A5 and A7 are expected to be unveiled on January 5 with improved specs and new features.

Fresh reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S8 handset will skip MWC 2017 as Samsung is planning a special event for the release of the handset.

The iPhone 6s Plus gets in a cell match against one of the most heavy-duty handsets battery-wise today, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

The reported 'Ferrari' iPhone 7s is going to equip the iPhone 7 Plus’ dual-camera setup according to a Japanese Apple insider.

Nokia is garnering a lot of support before releasing its new Android phones in 2017. More and more leaks are surfacing on the Internet though it is difficult to know how much of it is true. The Nokia Android phones are a way for the company to make a comeback in the smartphone market. The company has already tipped about showcasing two phones at MWC 2017. Leaks have revealed a midrange and a flagship model.

The HTC 10 takes on the Samsung Galaxy S7 in a camera challenge.

Latest reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S8 will be sporting a 10nm 8GB RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The flagship is expected to be unveiled in 2017 with April being the most anticipated month for the release.

The Sony Xperia XZ flagship was announced in September and released in October. It was a late entry into the 2016 roster of top smartphones. However, after Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 bombed in the smartphone market, the Xperia XZ has emerged as the top late 2016 flagship.

Old Nokia phones were the best and here are some of the reasons why former users long for them.

Two Nokia Android phones, the mid-range D1C and the flagship P1, could be the company’s way of making a comeback in the smartphone industry. The company has confirmed that it is now a new organisation and that it has embraced the Android platform for launching its mobile phones.

Microsoft will launch the Surface Phone sometime in 2017 but it may not be during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) from Feb. 27 to March 2. However, tech enthusiasts and fans should not be disappointed as the MWC 2017 will be a key event in the build up of the Surface Phone launch.

HTC 11 is undoubtedly a highly anticipated smartphone of 2017 and fresh reports suggest that the handset will sport some enviable specs and features that will make even the biggies stare. HTC is also replacing the HTC One X9 handset with a mid-range HTC X10 in January.

Apple is reportedly set on launching three iPhone 7s models next year, including a premium AMOLED 'Ferrari' variant.

The year 2016 saw lots of tech innovations and disasters alike. Let’s take a look back at this year’s biggest tech hits and misses.