Samsung, HTC, Huawei and LG have presented their main smartphones of the year, but that does not mean that the season was over. In the near future we will have many interesting smartphones with unique and exciting features. Here are the most promising smartphones that are coming this year.

1. Moto X4

The first smartphone in our list is a high-end model Moto, which will be the first device made under the leadership of Lenovo.

The Moto X line has always been relatively appreciated by users mainly because of its relatively low price compared to its competition and features which are currently unknown.

Why should I be interested?

One of the main rumors circulating around Moto X 2016 is modular design. The first smartphone with a modular design is LG G5. It seems that Motorola devided to succeed in the smartphone race with a unique design.

2. HTC Nexus 2016

The days of the affordable Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 may have gone, however, people are still interested in new Nexus devices.

For several months, many people assumed that after the good reception of Nexus 6P, Huawei would be responsible for manufacturing Nexus 2016. However, recent report suggests that Google and HTC have signed an agreement, which says that the Taiwanese company will design Nexus smartphone for the next three years.

Why should I be interested?

HTC released its own smartphone HTC 10, which came out very interesting. We hope that the company does not lose the inspiration for the development of next Nexus 2016.

3. Nokia A1

Yes, we are talking about company Nokia, which was bought by Microsoft. We seem to have begun to forget about this company, but it decided remind of itself.

If the rumors are true, the next Nokia smartphone may be designed to intermediate segment with a Snapdragon 652 and low price.

Why should I be interested?

As you remember, a couple of years ago Blackberry has released its first Android smartphone, thus trying to regain its former glory. However, it did not succeed. What will happen to other veteran of the mobile market Nokia?

4. OnePlus 3

OnePlus 3 could be the first smartphone with 6GB of RAM. And, although this does not excite everyone, certainly it says something about the power that this smartphone could provide.

Also the fourth release of OnePlus should bring functional Oxygen OS, a highly customizable and with a strong resemblance to pure Android software.

Why should I be interested?

Because it is OnePlus. It needs no explanation.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 6

One of the most anticipated smartphones of the year and usually the most successful in the second half of the year, Samsung Galaxy Note line usually accompanied by interesting surprises.

Rumors says about 5.8-inch QHD screen, 4-8GB of RAM, 4200 mAh battery and even Edge version.

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Over the past couple of years, manufacturers have released many different smartphones, some of them good, some excellent. But some of the smartphones users liked so much that they became a kind of classics.

For classics smartphones time is not a problem, because they look and work very well. If you need a good and reliable smartphone, you can choose one of them.

Apple iPhone 5

Apple iPhone 5 was the slimmest iPhone that Apple had ever made. Thanks to high-quality materials and design iPhone 5 is memorable for many years.

Nexus 5

What unites Google and LG? Together, they produce high-quality smartphones, which have become classics for users.

Design is not the most stylish, and the main problem is the weak battery, but the low price and high performance make a very good smartphone. I’m sure that many owners of Nexus 5 are proud of it.

Sony Xperia Z2

Remember the days when Sony produces excellent smartphones? Xperia Z1 was a success, Xperia Z2 continues the successful line of his predecessor. Moreover, it has become a truly classics smartphone.

Sony Xperia Z2 has beautiful Omnibalance design and improved camera, especially software that allows you to take great photos.

Samsung Galaxy S3

This was the first Android smartphone that has made a real competition for Apple iPhone 4S. Despite the fact that Galaxy S3 had a price significantly higher than iPhone 4S, it still has a great success among users.

Since the release of Galaxy S4 began the competition between Samsung and Apple. Design Galaxy S3 was not the most attractive, because it did not look as premium as iPhone 4S, but it still became a classics.

HTC One

We are close to the smartphone that really surprised the world. HTC One was a high-end smartphone with an attractive design and fantastic BoomSound speakers. HTC One has received numerous design awards in 2013.

Another interesting feature of HTC One was new camera technology. Ultrapixel technology was designed especially to take high-quality photos in low light.

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The series of smartphones Samsung Note is one of the best known in the world. Since the first model, 5.3-inch Galaxy Note launched in October 2011, Samsung has continued to offer devices with large screens and outstanding specifications. Last year, for the first time, the Korean company released a smartphone with a premium design. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was made of glass and metal.

This year, Samsung hopes to correct the mistakes of the past with Galaxy Note 6. The latest rumor suggests that the smartphone will come with the upgraded version of Snapdragon 820, such as Snapdragon 823.

This is not the first time when we heard about mysterious processor. Previously we heard that the processor will be used for LG G Flex 3, yet unknown smartphone Sony Xperia. However, the main question is in the other – whether the new processor is much better, than Snapdragon 820?

In short, yes and no. According sheet filtered specifications, new chip from Qualcomm will have 3.0 GHz cores, which would be a significant increase from the peak of 2.15 GHz of Snapdragon 820. On the other hand, the processor supports the same amount of memory as its predecessor, up to 8 GB of RAM DDR4, which is not unreasonable. The latest rumor says that the smartphone Galaxy Note 6 will be equipped with 6GB of RAM.

Also our source says that Samsung has already begun manufacturing the first large-scale LPDDR4 RAM memory modules for 12 Gb. Since there are 8 bits in a byte, 12 Gb chip could support up 1.5 GB of information. Thus, if 4 of these modules together in dual channel configurations, you might be able to get chips 6 GB of RAM, a privilege that would be reserved for Samsung Galaxy Note 6.

Thanks to previous leaks, we know that the future Samsung phablet would have features such as water resistance or iris scans, which we have already seen like ZTE Axon, and 5.8-inch screen with QHD resolution. To be sure, we will have to wait for the official presentation, which will be held a couple of months.

What do you think about future Galaxy Note 6?

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If you have one of the flagship smartphones, you get the most powerful equipment, functions and features, as well as support third-party developers that provide additional software, firmware, patches, mods and more.

Do not believe me? Then look at TWRP for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, which was released just a few days after the release of smartphones. Any other smartphone has not received the support of program TWRP as quickly as these two smartphones.

True, TWRP recovery is only available to owners of smartphones that works on processor Samsung Exynos, however it did not detract from the fact that the developers were able to optimize program TWRP for just appeared on the market devices.

For those who do not know what is TWRP recovery, let me remind you that it is an alternative Android restore menu. TWRP recovery allows you to install new firmware, patches and applications, backup system files, user’s data and even installed apps, restore backups of archived backups, cleaning system partition and cache, as well as much, much more.

TWRP recovery became the first Android recovery, which can be controlled via the touch screen smartphone. Also you can control recovery menu with Volume and Power buttons, similar to the standard Android recovery and Clockworkmod recovery.

You can download TWRP recovery for Samsung Galaxy S7 on the project’s official website:

Download TWRP recovery for Samsung Galaxy S7

Download TWRP recovery for Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

There you will find information about installing and recovery on smartphone. These methods include the installation through ODIN, installation using corporate applications TWRP Manager, which you can download from page Google Play Store, as well as installation using ADB.

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The flagships are the latest smartphones of manufacturers. New smartphones cost twice as its predecessors, and the improvements are not so many. Every year, we discuss the most advanced technologies, but sometimes forget about our pocket. Meanwhile, last year’s models (or even earlier) are significantly reduced price. We explain which of flagship smartphones worth to buy now.

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 has a similar design Galaxy S7. Last year Galaxy S6 is a spectacular smartphone with a camera, screen and premium materials. Also Galaxy S6 has been updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $769.

Current price: $469 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

LG G4

LG G4 is close to perfection. LG reduced the price of last year’s smartphone that make you want to buy it. Currently you can buy LG G5 from $359.00, while its starting price was $715. Smartphone has quality camera and screen.

Starting price: $715

Current price: $359.00 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Huawei P8

Huawei is one of the leading manufacturers in the world. Huawei P8 has a stylish and premium design with aluminum body and glass. We are faced with one of the highest quality Chinese smartphone, which also works on Android 6.0.

Starting price: $549

Current price: $356.10 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3+ were the best Sony smartphones, but after the presentation of Xperia Z5 they have become ex-flagships. Eegant glass design, Full HD screen, 20.7 MP camera with very good results, and a battery life out of the ordinary are the main attractions of this smartphone.

Starting price: $769

Current price: $346.00 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

HTC One M8

HTC One M8 has some excellent features: an innovative design, very polished interface and a high quality camera. It is difficult to find smartphone with such beautiful design, excellent front speakers and battery with good working time. In addition HTC One M8 has received Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $802

Current price: $289.98 (Amazon 07/03/2015)

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Mobile World Congress 2016 came to an end, and we can sum up the results. We chose the 5 best devices of the show MWC 2016.

Best Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

The last two generations of Galaxy S are not the best smartphones on the market. Galaxy S5 nicknamed “patch”, while Galaxy S6 looks pretty, but it has not protection from water and slot for memory cards. This year Samsung to rectify the situation and released the excellent smartphones.

Smartphones have a three-dimensional glass on the front and back panels, even Galaxy S7 Edge got rounded edges, making the smartphone easy to hold in hand.

Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge become better to take photos in the dark. Also they have slot for memory cards, and you can put a second SIM-card if necessary. Smartphones got a waterproof bodies (30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meters) and significantly increased the capacity of battery.

Best tablet: Huawei MateBook

Everyone was waiting to see a new smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer at the show MWC 2016.  However, Huawei released an unusual hybrid tablet. Huawei MateBook works on Windows 10 and it is a direct competitor of Microsoft Surface.

Huawei MateBook looks impressive: super-slim (6.9 mm) and super-light (640 grams) metal case with a 12-inch IPS-display with a resolution 2160×1400 pixels. You can connect a keyboard and use the device as a laptop. Also the company released a stylus with laser pointer and two buttons to switch slides during presentations.

The most unusual device: CAT S60

New Caterpillar S60 smartphone looks very brutal. The smartphone is not only protected from knocks and water, but also equipped with a powerful specifications: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and 3GB of RAM. So if you already have a fashionable shoes and shovel, then you need to buy another important part for $599.

CAT S60 has an integrated imager. You ask why? We do not know. Perhaps the smartphone will be useful for professional workers. Ordinary users are unlikely to appreciate this feature.

Best Laptop: Lenovo Yoga 710

It’s been a long time since the release of the first notebook-transformer, and since then Lenovo Yoga computers only prettier every year. New Lenovo Yoga 710 pleases excellent balance between a nice design, portability and performance.

Lenovo Yoga 710 has 11-inch screen and weighs 1kg. Processors Intel Core m line does not require fan cooling. The model with a screen diagonal of 14 inches is even more interesting: it is still quite compact and lightweight, but it is equipped with Intel 6th generation up to i7 processor and discrete graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 940M. It is a powerful solution that is suitable even for modern games.

The most innovative device: LG G5

The company completely rethought concept of flagship smartphone: new smartphone LG G5 has nothing similar with last year’s generation. The buttons on the back panel have been moved to the side, the body is made of metal, as well as a new smartphone has three cameras.

But the main feature is modular design. Smartphone allows you to get the battery. Also, LG G5 has a lot of “Friends”. The company gave name Friends to all modules for a smartphone. Now available camera and speaker modules. LG promises to release more modules, if the concept will be popular.

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People no longer feel the interest in tablets. Everyone who wanted tablet already buy it. Therefore, manufacturers have to improve the quality of gadgets or cut prices to interest the audience. We will tell you about the main tablets 2016.

Apple iPad Air 3

In late January 2016 Apple reported its financial results and told how users perceive the company’s products. According to studies, iPad Air 2 owners are satisfied with device by 97%. Thus, they do not plan to buy iPad Air 3. Perhaps that’s why Apple postponed the release of 9.7-inch tablet from autumn 2015 to spring 2016. Apple plans to update classic iPad at the end of March or beginning of April.

Presentation iPad Air 3, four-inch iPhone and slightly improved Apple Watch will be held on 15 March. We have already talked about iPhone 5SE, and we already know a lot about the technical characteristics iPad Air 3.

Price iPad Air 3: expected $500.

Huawei MediaPad M2

Chinese tablet Huawei MediaPad M2 debuted at CES 2016. However, MediaPad M2 looks interesting and respectable. We think that it will remain one of the most attractive for buyers in 2016.

10-inch tablet has received Full HD screen, 13-megapixel main camera, 5-megapixel front camera, Kirin 930 processor, 2 or 3GB of RAM, 16/64 GB of internal memory (plus microSD), the battery capacity of 6660 mAh, the four columns (capacity of each – 1 W), fingerprint reader and Android 5.1 operating system with the shell EMUI 3.1.

An interesting feature: Huawei to take care of those who have disturbed sleep because of the habit to use the tablet before lights out. Technology ClariVu 2.0 improves color saturation, neutralizing blue. Additional features MediaPad M2 is metal body and stylus M-Pen Pen.

Prices MediaPad M2: $349 (Wi-Fi, 2GB RAM, 16 GB ROM) and $469 (LTE, 3GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory, M-Pen included).

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0

The Korean company plans to show metal tablet Galaxy Tab E 7.0 at MWC 2016.

7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab E will receive a screen with resolution of 1280×800 pixels, branded processor with clock speed 1.3 GHz, 1.5GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory with expandable microSD cards up to 64 GB. Modification is expected to support LTE.

The main advantage of this model is the low price Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0: expected $120-150.

HTC Desire T7

For a long time Taiwanese company thought to return to the tablet market after the collapse of HTC Flyer. As a result, it was decided to release HTC Desire T7.

Expected price HTC Desire T7 is $130.

According to rumors, this year HTC will release Google Nexus tablet. Analysts say that Taiwanese manufacturer will not allow the mistakes that have been with Nexus 9.

Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with Windows 10

In November 2015 Chinese company Xiaomi has released tablet Mi Pad 2. In autumn, the company promised that tablet will run not only Android. So, in late January 2016 Xiaomi announced Windows-version of tablet Mi Pad 2.

The tablet has attractive specifications, while price Mi Pad 2 is $200

Hybrid Tablets

As we have said, the tablet market is in crisis. Tablet manufacturers reduce the production of devices, because they understand that to compete with Apple tablets getting heavier and heavier. However, not so long ago 2-in-1 devices have become popular. These tablets can be used as desktop.

For example, Chuwi Hi12 is equipped with 12-inch screen (2160×1440 pixels), Intel Atom X5-Z8300 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal memory and battery capacity of 11000mAh. The tablet runs on Windows 10.

Price Chuwi Hi12 with docking keyboard is just $300.

Huawei can release the most interesting hybrid tablet 2016. It is expected that the tablet will be presented at MWC 2016 (22-25 February). Now we know that it will have 10-inch screen, stylus, processor with x 86 architecture, docking keyboard and the ability to switch between Windows 10 and Android 6.0 with EMUI shell.

Price Huawei tablet is unknown.

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Galaxy S6 Edge+ was a surprise last year. The smartphone was presented with Galaxy Note 5. First, it was believed that two smartphones with the same size will be competing with each other, however, each has its audience. Galaxy S6 Edge+ is designed for demanding users, business users. Let’s find out what we already know about the next generation of interesting smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge+: Design

We already know many details about upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7. For a long time in the network was published renders and leaks about the smartphone. Galaxy S7 will continue the successful design that started with its predecessor, and includes another line of smartphones Samsung Galaxy A.

Evan Blass posted information that said that in 2016 will be released Galaxy S7 Edge+. We assume that the design will be similar to smartphone Galaxy S7 Edge. The screen size will be 5.7 inches.

Screen Galaxy S7 Edge+ will have the same resolution and size as the 2015 model. The display will be developed by technology Super AMOLED, so users can enjoy multimedia content. There are also rumors that the new line of smartphones Galaxy S7 will be equipped with a pressure sensor, similar to Touch ID.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge+: Specifications

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge went for a big sacrifice. Samsung removed the slot for MicroSD cards. According to current rumors smartphones of the line Galaxy S7 will be equipped with slot for MicroSD cards.

As for the processor, we know that Samsung has decided to give up the processor Exynos 8 in favor of Snapdragon 820. Nevertheless, we believe that the smartphone will work on both chips, depending on the market. As for RAM, I think 4GB is an excellent choice for the most advanced smartphone in 2016.

Battery capacity must be increased from the current 3000mAh. Otherwise, we expect that the battery will be removable, so that users can change battery without any difficulties.

All smartphones of line Galaxy S7 will have the same camera. It is reported that the company is ready to offer 12-MP camera with technology PIXEL DUO.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge+: price and release date

Galaxy S6 Edge+ was presented on 5 August just before IFA 2015 in Berlin. We assume that in 2016 South Korean company will not back away from its tradition.

The cost of smartphone will not exceed the previous generation, so we expect a price of about 800 euros.

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CES 2016 came to an end. It is necessary to sum up the results. Many companies presented really interesting smartphone at the show. But today we would like to tell you about plates. At CES 2016 were presented five tablets from the most popular companies.

Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 4G and Pixi 4

The first two tablets were developed by French company Alcatel. We are talking about 8-inch Pixi 3 4G and 7-inch Pixi 4. The first tablet is equipped with processor Snapdragon 210 and runs on Windows 10 Mobile. While the second one as the “heart” received processor MediaTek MT8321. Both devices are controversial enough for 2016, but we must mention about the very low prices.

Acer Iconia One 8

In addition Alcatel OneTouch, another company Acer presented new budget tablet. The device costs only $99 and it comes by the name Iconia One 8. It is equipped with 8-inch HD-display, quad-core processor on the MediaTek. RAM and built-in memory is 1GB and 16GB, respectively. Also tablet supports MicroSD-cards up to 128GB. 5-megapixel camera located on back panel and 2-megapixel is on the front. Acer Iconia One 8 works on the basis of Android 5.1. The company did not disclose the capacity of the battery, but it promises about 9 hours on a single charge.

Huawei MediaPad M2

New tablet from Huawei is equipped with 10-inch FullHD-display. Just like the smartphone Huawei P8, new tablet MediaPad M2 works on processor Kirin 930. Inside tablet is 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. All this set will cost $349. We must say that MediaPad M2 is an ordinary tablet, without any surprises.

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

This time Samsung has decided to introduce a tablet based on Windows 10. As we know, the new operating system is growing very rapidly, and the South Korean company does not want to stay away.

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is equipped with 12-inch QHD SuperAMOLED display, keyboard cover, 4GB of RAM and dual-core Intel Core M. What is the price of a gadget with such powerful specifications? However, price is not less impressive – $ 1,000.

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January 9, 2007 Steve Jobs showed the world the first iPhone. Remember the words of Steve Jobs during the presentation: “Today Apple reinvents the phone again”. Steve was not wrong, because iPhone changed the smartphone market. Apple iPhone has made mobile technology more user-friendly and easy to use.

We decided to tell you some interesting facts about iPhone, which everyone should know.

The first iPhone was supposed to be exclusive for Verizon

Apple needed a good partner to launch the first iPhone. The company addressed to the largest mobile operator of the United States Verizon and offered the first-generation iPhone as an exclusive. The operator rejected the proposal. Less successful AT&T needed a good an exclusive product that would compete with Verizon. That is why AT&T is accepted all the conditions of Apple, and even refused to deploy its own logo in the phone.

Manufacturer of processors for the iPhone has been Samsung

Many people believe that Apple and Samsung are the main competitors, however, they are also partners. In recent years, Apple is trying refuse the services of the Korean company, but it is very hard to do.

The most expensive part of the iPhone is its display

Many people think that the most expensive part of any smartphone is processor. But in really the most expensive element of the iPhone is display. For example, the display iPhone 6S Plus costs $52.5. Meanwhile, the price of the processor is estimated at $22.

The presentation of the first iPhone could completely fail

Many people do not know that the first iPhone of 2007 year was unfinished prototype. Jobs was advised to postpone the presentation, but he did not want to abandon the traditional “live” presentations. Smartphone constantly buggy. It turned on and off. It was not able to play a melody or video to the end. Also smartphone turned off when someone opens the browser and mail in the wrong order and could not work longer hours without rebooting. But Steve Jobs didn’t want to postpone the presentation. Apple engineers had to find the perfect sequence of actions and applications that allow Jobs to show the possibilities of still “raw” iPhone.

The software to jailbreak has a symbolic name

Jay Freeman is famous for the creating application that allows users to install the utility on iPhone by free developers and distributed outside the App Store. Freeman called his program Cydia. The name chosen not without reason, because Cydia Pomonella is the name of apple worm that is so common and familiar to anyone who loves this healthy fruit.

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