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Samsumg is looking forward to break all barriers with the Samsung Galaxy S8 release next year in April. Rumours suggest some crazy specs that, at this moment, seem too good to be true. It will be a fight to behold with Apple gearing up to release the iPhone 8 in 2017, marking the 10th anniversary of Apple iPhone.

The HTC 10, Sony Xperia XZ and Apple iPhone 7 boast some pretty impressive specs. Buyers should be aware of the specs and features so that they can make an informed purchase of their beloved device.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 has been on sale for over six months now and it’s doing fine. Apple has also unveiled the iPhone 7 with some major changes to its flagship. It has been well-received. The two tech giants have always clashed head-to-head with their awe-inspiring products and have managed to secure a fan following.

Sony announced the flagship Xperia XZ at the IFA Berlin event in September. It has some pretty impressive features and tech experts believe Sony has perfected the fundamentals of a great smartphone. Some are even comparing the handset to Apple iPhone 7.

Google Nexus 7 2016, Pixel and Pixel XL, will be launched on Oct. 4 in US and Oct. 5 elsewhere. This has been made official by the search giant. Sources revealed that the company will re-brand the smartphones totally, dropping the Nexus name along with additions to stock Android. Certain images of the devices have been leaked and they don’t appear to be fake.

When Nintendo introduced the Pokemon Go Plus in action, many were not pleased. Apart from its high price for an accessory device, there have been a couple of issues associated with it.

The PS4 Pro is set to launch in just two months. From the looks of it, the company’s production scheduled may be going smoothly, if a new report is to be believed.

Apart from Apple iPhone 7 Plus, the LG V20 and HTC 10 have also caught the attention of smartphone enthusiasts. Moreover, while iPhone 7 Plus offers some amazing specs for an overall top performance, the other fulfil specific needs. Shutterbugs and photography lovers would admire the LG V20 for its excellent camera performance whereas music lovers would tilt towards HTC 10.

Smartphone buyers who are in a dilemma as to which smartphone to buy, the Motorola Moto Z, Samsung Galaxy S7 or LG V20, may first try and understand their specs and then make the purchase decision.

New leaks have revealed that the Microsoft Surface Phone will have a fingerprint sensor and an AMOLED display. High-end phones are increasingly sporting the fingerprint sensor and Microsoft too wants to join the bandwagon and increase its market share.

Indian import and export data website Zauba recently revealed some interesting specs of Samsung Galaxy C9. It showed Samsung is currently developing a 6-inch display smartphone. Internally known as “Amy,” the Samsung Galaxy C9 is tied to the model number SM-C9000.

Those who have not yet spent their moneys on the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus and are still looking out, the Google Nexus 6P could well be another great option. Apple and Google fans will definitely be loyal to their brands. However, those who do not fall in that category, may like to now features of both before emptying their pockets.

Data mining for “Pokemon Go” doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. The newest data find involves more details as to how trading might work in the game.

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is a pocket-friendly device that has a high-performance S-Power Planning Battery. Many reports state that Samsung has released the Galaxy J7 Prime in order to cash in on the popularity of its J-series phones. The smartphone features an all metal body, similar design as the Galaxy J5 Prime and fingerprint scanner.

The Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 has been launched in India after it was made official in China in March and Malaysia in June. It features a 4GB RAM, 5,000 mAh battery and an Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system with customized TouchWiz UI out-of-the-box.

Reports suggest that the only thing holding down Huawei Honor 8 is Huawei’s software. Else, the dual SIM functionality, dual cameras, premium make, two day battery life and other top features make it quite the phone one is looking for.

“Pokemon Go” has just introduced its Buddy System and Pokemon Appraisal. But it looks like Niantic Labs is far from resting on the success of its mobile endeavour.

Clashers can expect some new cards, mode, chests and other offers coming to “Clash Royale.”

The Sony Xperia X Compact is finally up for pre-order on Amazon. It’s a pretty powerful smartphone with a small form factor. The smarthpone was unwrapped at the IFA 2016. Consumers have long been hungry for the Triluminos technology that the Xperia X Compact uses. Users are thankful that Amazon has reduced the wait and has opened pre-ordering options.

Xiaomi Mi 5s is expected to launch on Sept. 27 and it is the successor of the company’s flagship Mi 5. The upcoming device is expected to run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset and have a 6GB RAM. It is also touted to have a 2K display with 3D Touch support and 256GB of storage. The mobile is expected to be released in China first.

The Google Pixel smartphones passed through Geekbench and were certified. The phones are said to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors. The processors may be revised later. They are expected to sport a 4GB RAM and run on Android 7.1, which is a new version of the Nougat system.

Apple performed a series of beta testing for its iOS 10 operating system before finally releasing the iOS 10 upgrade on Sept. 13. It was reported that the Chinese hacking team Pangu was working relentlessly to bring the iOS 10 jailbreak tool to users.

Reddit has been buzzing with fan update regarding the changes done to “Pokemon Go.” The Silph Road, the subreddit that keeps track of changes in the game and more, has been discussing the possibility of increased spawn rates versus the expected nest switch.

After OnePlus 3’s critical success, the Chinese mobile maker is reportedly working on its next smartphone, the OnePlus 4. If rumours are to be believed, the OnePlus 4 will pose a serious challenged to Apple iPhone 7 as the company will be looking to boost its built-in storage and RAM among other feature improvements.

Apple has begun blocking the Nazi and porn GIFs that were appearing in search queries in the revamped iMessage app. iMessage users reported that searching for words like “pony,” “huge,” “bounce” and similar such terms resulted in GIF themes with adult and pornographic content. Apple could have forgotten to add a filter to the app after the iOS 10 software update.

Apple iPhone 7 is making waves for being the hottest device in the market today. While most owners have given a positive feedback for its reliability and top-class performance, many are reporting a problem with the flagship from Apple. The complaints are because of a hissing sound that the smartphones reportedly make during heavy use.

The delay for “Final Fantasy XV” is not looking so bad, especially with the new announcements that Square Enix has been rolling out.

Accidents because of “Pokemon Go” are a dime a dozen. Whether it’s from inadvertently being in the wrong place at the wrong time or, worse, driving while playing the app, it’s a case of distracted individuals and a failure at multitasking.

Samsung released the Galaxy Note 7 during 2016’s Mobile World Congress and it was definitely one of the most-anticipated devices of this year. The company took a bounce from Galaxy Note 5 to Samsung Galaxy Note 7, skipping the consecutive number system. The question is whether the upgrade is worth it or not.