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There have been tremendous speculation surrounding the Microsoft Surface Phone, and if latest reports are to be believed, the Redmond-based tech giant is secretly developing the device. The next-generation smartphone is expected to launch later this year.

If latest reports are to be believed, the highly-awaited OnePlus 5 handset will get a summer launch, likely end of June. The wait may be over soon, as the company seems to be ready with yet another super-performance handset, ready to be offered at a jaw-dropping price.

Microsoft will be holding a special event in Shanghai on May 23, most speculating a potential launch of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5.

The new Samsung Galaxy S8 is finally here, and it’s only right to put it up against the Apple iPhone 7 in a shootout without much ado.

Latest reports suggest that the upcoming flagship HTC U 11 won’t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. However, HTC will include a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. This will allow fans to use their favourite wired earphones.

World’s smallest smartphone, Jelly, could soon be coming to the smartphone market, and it is meant for those who do not like big, bulky smartphones. It’s small, it’s powerful and reportedly better than Nokia 3310.

The Nokia 3310 is due to arrive this month but some retailers over in Malaysia are already selling fake units to the local market. The device is unlikely to hit Australia due to network compatibility issues.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has posted the first teaser of the highly-anticipated smartphone OnePlus 5, and has teased a “big surprise.” The handset is expected to debut in the second half of this year.

If latest reports are to be believed, the HTC U 11 is already in the works. This is great news for fans who were not that impressed by the HTC U Play and U Ultra handsets, announced earlier this year.

Huawei Australia has recently announced that its new P10 handset will be available Down Under from May 25 from Virgin Mobile, Optus and Vodafone for $899. Its big brother P10 Plus will also be available from select retailers from the same date for $1,099.

If latest reports are to be believed, the Motorola Moto E4 Plus smartphone has surfaced online, and it reportedly carries a 5,000 mAh battery. If this is true, this smartphone could be the company’s largest battery incorporated into their handset.

If latest reports are to be believed, the amply-anticipated OnePlus 5 smartphone may be released sooner than later. A May or early-June announcement is very much possible.

The BlackBerry hardware keyboard is back, and this time it’s on the BlackBerry KeyOne, an Android-based smartphone. The smartphone will be launching in Canada and the US on May 31, the company revealed on Thursday.

Samsung and Qualcomm are already preparing for the Samsung Galaxy S9, one that may come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with focus on better battery life.

The Huawei P10 is an improvement over the Huawei P9 in nearly every facet, but when it comes to battery performance, how far off are the two P series siblings?

An alleged leaked image of the Apple iPhone 8 has highlighted a feature that has not gone down well with fans. The leak shows the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the rear of the phone. The relocated scanner is causing much outrage.

The release of Samsung Galaxy S8 was one of the most closely-watch product launches this year. The device is going to finally reach the US this week. The South Korean tech giant needs a super-start to win back its lost customer after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster.

The Galaxy S8 wins this fight purely because it is a better smartphone in many ways, and is undoubtedly the most-advanced phones currently in the market. The added functions and benefits also keep it ahead of the Huawei Mate 9.

OnePlus 3T is better value, while Samsung Galaxy S8 is the better device. It’s reportedly the best smartphone in the world right now, though arguably. The 3T sits right below. It’s as good as any other flagship mobile in the market today, undercutting their price by as much as £200 (AU$350 approx).

Razer has launched the Hammerhead BT and the Hammerhead iOS gaming and music in-ear headsets, which are now available to order and will ship in late April.

An Android flashlight app on Google Play is actually a remotely controlled Trojan that steals users’ banking details, according to new findings. The Flashlight LED Widget is said to mimic legitimate banking apps to dupe users into giving their username and password.

Xiaomi has released its Mi 6 smartphone in China with 6GB RAM and dual-cameras. It is sporting some incredible hardware and at a greatly affordable price.

The mysterious Essential smartphone by Andy Rubin has been reportedly spotted on GFXBench. The Father of Android quit the tech scene in 2014 but now he seems to be back with a bang. The upcoming smartphone may have a bezel-less screen.

If a report from South Korea’s Electronic Times is to be believed, the upcoming Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones will be highly innovative and progressive.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 goes head-to-head with LG's recently released G6 phone.

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.