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If reports are to be believed, the South Korean tech giant Samsung will allow its Galaxy Note 7 customers to upgrade to Samsung Galaxy Note 8 from 2017. Thus, Samsung has indirectly hinted that it is developing a Note 8 despite customers losing trust after the Note 7 debacle.

Samsung attempts to restore American market with the launch of the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 this Friday.

Samsung’s troubles just keep on piling up as reports of the Galaxy S7 Edge bursting into flames make rounds.

The Sony Xperia XZ was unveiled on Oct. 19 and reports suggest that buyers are happy with their purchase. Some critics have even said that the handset can very well compete against top smartphone brands and have recommended the device.

The OnePlus 4 will most-likely sport a similar look as its predecessor OnePlus 3. However, the smartphone could be a little sleeker and in matte as well. It could also have a metallic touch to it. Many believe that the OnePlus 4 handset will have all the power, specs, and features to rival some of the biggest names in the smartphone market currently such as Apple and Samsung.

The LG G6 handset is expected to let go off the modular approach. The LG G5 could be the last of LG handsets to have the removable modules one could clip in and out to boost the battery capacity, improve audio and add advanced camera controls.

The on-going Galaxy Note 7 investigation may delay the development of the Galaxy S8 as Samsung still figures things out.

Telco titan AT&T has announced that it will buy media giant Time Warner for US$85.4B (AU$112.25B) to reshape the evolving media industry.

Kodak is readying itself to introduce the first photography-inspired smartphone, the Kodak Ektra by the end of 2016. It is expected to be made available in Europe first at a price of £449 (AU$720). As per reports, the Kodak Ektra looks promising both from the inside as well as the outside.

Google released on Thursday its new smartphones Pixel and Pixel XL. The Pixel XL has good reviews based on its features but it still needs to prove if it's better than the iPhone 7.

Popular messaging app WhatsApp has added has added new photo and video features and they are pretty exciting. Users can now draw or write on images in a way similar to Snapchat and more recently iMessage and Instagram.

An iPhone 7 has burst into flames and set a car on fire in Australia, leading tech giant Apple to investigate yet another case of smartphone combustion.

Nintendo unveils its latest console, the Nintendo Switch, a hybrid gaming marvel that can be played just about anywhere.

Tech enthusiasts believe that Microsoft’s drift from Lumia is a clear indication that the Surface Phone is in the works. The important question here is how relevant the Surface Phone would be considering the other major players in the market. If Microsoft decides to opt for the Lumia strategies, the handset may bomb.

OnePlus has made a quite a following for itself with its carefully crafted smartphones. The highly-anticipated OnePlus 4 device is set to clash with Samsung’s Galaxy S8. Even though a smartphone’s excellence cannot be judged by its specs and features alone, and also depends on a user’s tastes and preferences, the clash between the two will surely be talked about.

Google unveiled its first Google-made phablet, Google Pixel and Pixel XL, recently ad since then various reports have pointed out how it fares against other top smartphones such as Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Nexus 6P etc. It will be interesting to see if the pixel phone is able to surpass Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in terms of specs and features.

The iPhone maker sues manufacturers of fake and dangerous Apple-labelled products sold on Amazon, seeking millions of dollars in damages.

The Google Pixel may be new, but it’s already a heavy contender. Find out what makes the Pixel one of the best.

Despite already losing millions in costs, as well as the opportunity to earn billions, Samsung is still paying for the unused parts that should have been installed in the Galaxy Note 7.

LG's newest flagship will be ready for purchase and use in a few short weeks.

Nokia is planning to launch a handful of new mobile phones as it tries to regain its former glory.

Samsung is looking forward to the Galaxy S8's release, hoping to redeem itself from the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Here's the latest Galaxy S8 buzz.

The Windows 10 event is scheduled to be held on Oct. 26 and fans are expecting that Microsoft will reveal something about the highly-anticipated Surface Phone. The phone has become an obsession for tech enthusiasts mainly because of numerous reports revealing unconfirmed specs about the device.

Since the top-rated Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is no longer available, here are the three best alternative phones for your Android needs.

Xiaomi is yet to announce the Redmi 4 smartphone but rumours and leaks that have surfaced online have thrown light on its specs and features. As per the leaks, the Redmi 4 will sport a metal uni-body design with a metallic finish.

South Korean authorities have joined in on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, using new technologies to find the root cause of the phone’s problems.

The Galaxy Note 7 debacle is not a first for Samsung. The company has faced issues regarding product quality and safety over the years.

An image of an upcoming LG smartphone has been leaked online. No specs and release info were announced.

Moto Z, Moto Z Play and Moto Mods have launched in Australia. The two premium smartphones and the mods collection clip on to the back. The boombox, big screen projector, battery pack and a super-zoom camera are in focus.