![[Press Release] LG & AT&T unveil the LG X Venture with IP68 rating and lots of resilience](https://i2.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lg-venture-x-att-front.png?fit=972%2C648)
AT&T announced today that they will exclusively launch the LG X Venture. This phone was designed for people who are looking for a rugged device that can withstand all kinds of condition. The X Venture has the IP68 rating which makes it water and dust resistant (1.5 meter for 30 minutes). It also considered ...
![[Press Release] HTC unveils the HTC U 11 the squeezable phone, launches in June](https://i0.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/htc-u11-main.png?fit=960%2C395)
HTC unveiled earlier today their newest flagship phone, the HTC U 11. Unlike its predecessor, this device packs the latest SoC from Qualcomm and has a new UI called Edge Sense which allow users to squeeze the phone from its sides to perform actions like launching the camera or turning on the flashlight. The HTC ...
Not fan of carrier branding? LG announced today that the unlocked LG G6 under model number US997 is now available at retailers like Amazon, B&H as well as LG.com. Best Buy will soon carry it. So this model will not only work with GSM networks but also on CDMA ones like Verizon and Sprint. Price-wise, we're ...
If you were thinking that Samsung's notoriety has taken a hit with the Note 7 snafu, think again! According to Korean publication, Business Korea, the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ pre-orders have reached the 550,000 mark in less than 2 days in Korea. Folks, that's 5.5 times the amount of Galaxy S7 pre-orders which amounted ...
![[Hands On] I Spent Some time with the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+](https://i0.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Galaxy-S8-14.jpg?fit=893%2C670)
Samsung announced earlier today the release of their newest flagships headsets, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Both phones are pretty similar in terms of specs except for the screen size (and ppi) and battery size. I had the chance to attend the Unpacked event and spent some time with both phones. I was, and still am, ...
With the launch of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. I am pretty sure you want to check out the list of official specs for both. Some of the key points are the addition of a side button dedicated to the new Bixby assistant and the omission of the home button which we're all accustomed to seeing with the Galaxy phone line. ...
![[Press Release] The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are official, launch set for April 21](https://i1.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/galaxy-s8-1.jpg?fit=640%2C905)
Samsung announced the release of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. If you have been following the numerous leaks you probably aren't surprised. But hey, this thing looks nice in person. Pre-orders will start as early as tomorrow for most carriers and availability is set for April 21st. There are 4 colors: Arctic Silver, ...
By now, most of us gadget lovers know almost everything about the upcoming Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ handsets. We also know that it will be announced in March 29 in NYC. One of the few details left to speculate about are pricing and availability. Thankfully, there is a leaked Target ad for the week of April 2 to ...
![[Press Release] Samsung unveils the Galaxy Xcover 4, a very tough phone](https://i1.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Galaxy-Xcover4_Feature_IP68-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C800)
Samsung announced today the release of the Galaxy Xcover 4. This phone is hybrid of its Galaxy Active product line but doesn't pack high end phone specs. It is set to launch in April in Europe (so far) for a mere $273 or 259 Euro. The Xcover 4 specs are: 4.99-inch TFT display with a 720x1280 resolution ...
The LG G6 was announced last week at MWC marking LG's attempt to be more competitive with Samsung and Apple in 2017. The G6 actually looks really nice and is has everything a power user can ask for in a phone. It is waterproof, has wireless charging, supports microSD, and has a crisp IPS display and more. ...
Phone leaks whether intentional or unintentional are like Xmas gifts for all of us phone geeks. Some folks base their phone purchase based on leaks. This year's most sought after phone is the Galaxy S8. Samsung is set to make it official on March 29 during the Unpacked event in New York City. The amount of ...
Samsung announced today that their flagship device, the Galaxy S7 Edge, won GSMA's best smartphone Glomo award for 2016 at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The S7 Edge came ahead of the Google Pixel XL, Huawei P9, Moto Z and the iPhone 7 Plus. We are honored to be recognized for our craftsmanship in ...
![[Press Release] Nokia unveils a slew of Android phones, brings a refresh of the 3310](https://i2.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/nokia-6.png?fit=893%2C823)
Nokia is making a comeback folks. A "yuge" comeback. They just announced 3 new Android phones called the Nokia 3, 5 and 6. Although it is not running Android (Symbian OS), it is worth noting the unveiling of a refreshed Nokia 3310 which really doesn't need an introduction. The Nokia 6 is the biggest of all the 3 ...
If you were expecting Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S8 today, you are in for a little disappointment. You're going to wait until March 29 which just a month away. Samsung revealed a teaser video about their upcoming flagship at the end of their Mobile World Congress event under the theme "Unlock/Unbox your phone." ...
![[Press Release] LG unveils the LG G6, packs a “big screen that actually fits in your hand”](https://i0.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/lg-g6-press.jpg?fit=677%2C480)
LG announced the release its newest flagship phone, the LG G6, the phone that will either break or make their 2017 financial goals. The LG G6 packs a 5.7-inch QHD (2880 x 1440/564ppi) with an impressive 18:9 aspect ratio, a first in the smartphone industry. Under the hood, you will find the Snapdragon 821 ...
![[Press Release] HTC unveils the HTC U Ultra, HTC U Play, their newest flagship line](https://i0.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/HTC-U-Ultra_3V_BrilliantBlack.png?fit=1000%2C709)
HTC unveiled earlier this morning its new flagship line called the U Series. The Taiwanese phone manufacturer is definitely here to stay despite a somewhat disappointing 2016 year. With the U Series, they moved from their known aluminum body to more of a glass-like material. The 2 phones announced are the HTC U ...
![[Press Release] The OnePlus 3T is official, packs Snapdraon 821, 6GB RAM and more, launches 11/22 for $440](https://i1.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/oneplus-3t-.png?fit=800%2C490)
Five months after releasing the Oneplus 3, Oneplus is at it again. Meet the Oneplus 3T, a refreshed version of the flagship killer with some new and updated features and pricing. The Oneplus 3T sports a 5.5-inch FHD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 6GB of RAM, 16MP rear camera, 16MP front ...
![[Press Release] HTC launches the HTC Bolt for Sprint, packs 5.5-inch display, USB-C and no audio jack](https://i0.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Usain-Bolt.jpg?fit=900%2C446)
HTC and Sprint announced today the release of the Bolt, a phone that pretty much looks like an enlarged HTC 10 with the exception of some new features. The Bolt, as you probably guessed based on the name, is pegged to be fast, fast using Sprint new network upgrade to the 3 channel carrier aggregation 3x-CA with speeds ...
![[Rant] AT&T takes the liberty to swap Galaxy Note 7 retail box with their ugly, flimsy packaging](https://i0.wp.com/www.droidmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/20160825_130047.jpg?fit=1200%2C900)
As you all know, the Galaxy Note 7 is not a cheap phone by any means. Sitting at close to a $1000 with taxes, it is one of the most expensive Android phones around. With a price tag that high, you'd expect to get the phone with whatever Samsung decided to package it in. They usually use a really nice and durable box ...
The HTC 10 is definitely one of my favorite Android phones for 2016. HTC upped the bar and actually put a great phone together. I reviewed it a few months back and was, and still impressed by it. The phone isn't perfect by any means but it offers an awesome experience for those looking for a stock-like software and ...