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The OnePlus 5 smartphone is said to compete against the likes of Samsung Galaxy S8, Apple iPhone 8 and the LG G6. A Chinese website has claimed that it knows the specs and features of the OnePlus handset. It is unclear how much the handset will cost and when it will be released.

Reports have indicated that an iOS 10.3 jailbreak is imminent.

IT giant Microsoft has started taking registrations for its Windows Insider Program for Business. Incorporating the Insider Preview in the company’s deployment plans will go a long way in preparing for the next update of Windows 10. Such developments on the Windows 10 front could also ease out the release of the Microsoft Surface Phone, which is a highly-anticipated device for the Windows Phone fans.

The Sony Xperia XZs is said to hit the store shelves on April 5, but Australians may have to wait a bit more.

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ and LG G6 have won lots of praises for sporting bezel-less displays. This year has seen numerous smartphone manufacturers go for such displays. It’s a hot trend now, as bezel-less displays provide a stunning look and feel to the bricks.

The Huawei Honor 8 Pro is a 5.7-inch handset, catering to the upper-midrange segment. It boasts some impressive hardware specs and some compelling features such as a 4,000 mAh battery and a dual-camera setup.

A Motorola ad has allegedly given a peek into the company’s yet unannounced smartphone, the Moto X 2017. The Moto X line has been on a break for a while but it’s far from over. The upcoming brick may have made a short cameo in the ad.

Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the arrival of Mi 6 in April. Expected launch date is either April 11 or 18. The smartphone is expected to sport a dual camera. Another highly-anticipated device from the Chinese manufacturer is the Mi Mix 2.

If latest reports are to be believed, certain alleged Samsung Galaxy S8 prototypes have been spotted with dual cameras. The flagship was announced last week, and its facial recognition feature, Bixby and huge display have been praised. However, the much-anticipated two camera lenses were missing.

If latest reports are to be believed, Sony’s flagship device, the Xperia XZ Premium, is coming with a 4K HDR display. It also has an advanced camera technology that can record videos at an incredible 960fps. It will be interesting to see how the Sony smartphone fares against the LG G6.

Real-life images of Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus flagship have leaked. There are two images of the phone, depicting the front and the rear side. The images have more or less confirmed another leak that surfaced on Friday, the only difference being in colour.

A new leak from China suggests that the South Korean tech giant will release a foldable smartphone, Galaxy X, before it releases Galaxy Note 8. This foldable smartphone is expected to come out in Q3 of this year.

If users are in search of the ideal PC, creative or professional, or want a device that is capable of performing tasks beyond the capacity of traditional hardware, they may not look beyond the Surface devices. Be it the Surface Pro, Surface Studio, Surface Book or the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface Phone, these devices are highly advanced systems of today.

OnePlus has teased its fans stating that it is coming up with a big announcement, and that the announcement is related to the very popular Dash Charge technology. It can be a power bank or a device that will enable fast charging. But the entire thing can be an April Fool’s Day prank.

Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile have come up with plans for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The flagships handsets officially go on sale from April 28, and players who want to sign up to a new contract, can readily avail these plans.

OnePlus 5 is undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated handsets of this year, as it is expected to come with specs and features that can even match the performance of the iPhones and Samsung Galaxys. LG G6 also created a lot of wave with its specs and features. It will be interesting to see how the two compare against each other.

HTC U, previously codenamed HTC Ocean, is the new flagship phone every fan is waiting for. It is one of the company’s concept phones that will come with a unique control method. Its standout feature is its touch-sensitive frame that has replaced the volume rockers and standard buttons, with contextual squeezing and sliding of the handset's sides.

Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaks have suggested that the device will be coming with a dual-camera setup. It will be interesting to see how the flagship fares against the Apple iPhone 8 Plus and HTC 11.

The newly launched LG G6 is finally here, and it’s only right to put it up against the Apple iPhone 7 in a shootout right off the bat.

The flagship that everybody has been waiting for with bated breath is none other than the Samsung Galaxy S8. While there have been numerous leaks, there are still a few surprises left, when the South Korean tech giant launches the handset on March 29, Thursday, 2 a.m. AEDT. Meanwhile, Google Pixel 2 leaks have also surfaced online.

If latest reports are to be believed, Microsoft’s new patent may have hinted at a Surface Phone with a foldable screen. The newly discovered patent shows a clamshell hinge device. It was filed in 2015 but became available only recently.

Apple iPhone 8 and OnePlus 5 are highly anticipated devices that are expected to be released this year. While Apple has always been at the top of the smartphone market, OnePlus has turned out to be a flagship killer, offering some of the best specs in the market but at very affordable prices.

OnePlus 5 may soon be announced. The company has really gotten into the habit of producing top-quality smartphones that are taking the world by storm. OnePlus 3T is a prime example of a highly-advanced smartphone.

Huawei has launched the Huawei GR5 2017 in Australia. The company says the handset was developed for "technology trendsetters shopping on a budget."

Tech experts believe Microsoft must add a smartphone to its Surface universe as most of the Surface devices have been a hit. Fans want to see the Microsoft Surface Phone that CEO Satya Nadella had described as the ultimate mobile device.

Samsung has already announced that its flagship Galaxy S8 will have a dedicated button for the company’s brand new voice assistant Bixby. The technology is expected to be dominant player soon in the voice-assistant space along with Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. The tech will eventually feature advanced AI.

Augmented Reality (AR) seems to be the next big thing in the smartphone industry. There are reports that Apple is working on an AR headset to connect to iPhone 8. Moreover, Samsung may also implement AR features in its upcoming flagship Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Major smartphone companies unveiled some of their greatest products during the Mobile World Congress 2017. LG G6 and Moto G5 Plus are two such products received with a lot of anticipation. The former is a high-end device while the latter a budget-focused phone.

If latest reports are to be believed, Samsung just cannot wait to release the Galaxy S8 in the market. Pre-orders may start few days ahead of in-store launch. The move is reportedly for the company’s home market.