Clik here to view.
Axon 7 gets updated with improved signal strength, September security patch,...
ZTE's Axon 7 has some of the best hardware I've ever seen, but its software is a major letdown. Ryan's review and many more indicate that I'm not alone in thinking this. With this latest update for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZTE's Axon 7 makes the notification bell optional in the latest software update
One of the more annoying things about buying a non-Nexus (erm, non-Pixel) device is that sometimes you have to put up with the OEM's weird and whacky software quirks. Sometimes these genuinely add to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZTE's new, "enhanced" Axon 7 features Force Touch, more RAM and storage, and...
When the Axon 7 launched in China in late May, a more powerful version with a pressure-sensitive display debuted alongside it. That version was only available in China - until now. ZTE has just...
View ArticleClik here to view.
TWRP is now out for the OnePlus 3T, ZTE Axon 7, some BQ devices, and more
For those of us who love to mess around with our Android devices' software, custom recovery is essential. TWRP is, without a doubt, the most popular custom recovery out there, likely due to its...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Most Wanted: The top mid-range (
The mid-range smartphone segment is a highly competitive one these days, and one that is seeing its price boundaries ever-expanded in the quest to reach the perfect equilibrium of specifications to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
[Deal Alert] ZTE Axon 7 Mini only $199 ($100 off) at Newegg and Best Buy
The ZTE Axon 7 Mini, as the name might imply, is a slightly-smaller version of ZTE's Axon 7 with downgraded specifications. The phone has a Snapdragon 617 CPU, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage with microSD...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZTE Axon 7 to get Android 7.0 Nougat and Daydream compatibility starting today
The ZTE Axon 7 was announced in May of last year with plenty of hyperboles over its BMW Designworks-inspired look, renowned pianist Lang Lang endorsement, and Dolby Atmos surround sound. In reality,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
[Update: OnePlus 3T too] LineageOS 14.1 hits new devices, including HTC One...
Update 1: 2017/02/13 10:28am PST The OnePlus 3T is also seeing LineageOS 14.1. The build for the 3T has been merged with the OnePlus 3, so both phones now use the same .zip file, which LineageOS is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZTE Axon 7 gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat OTA update
ZTE isn't having its best days lately after pleading guilty to violating US sanctions against Iran and the failure of its Kickstarter campaign for the Hawkeye, but that hasn't stopped the company from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
[Deal Alert] ZTE Axon 7 is $330 at eBay ($70 off MSRP)
I don't usually get super excited about deal posts, but this is a good one for one of my favorite phones. eBay has a sale going on the ZTE Axon 7 today for $330, which is a great price. The seller is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZTE Axon 7 updated to support Night Mode and 256GB microSD cards
The ZTE Axon 7 was updated to Android 7.1.1 last month, becoming one of the few non-Google devices to officially receive it. A new software update, referred to as 'B25' by ZTE, is now rolling out to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ZTE Axon 7 Mini gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat, with support for T-Mobile Wi-Fi...
The ZTE Axon 7 has had fairly speedy updates - it received Android 7.0 in February, and 7.1.1 in March. The Axon 7 Mini, on the other hand, has been stuck on 6.0.1 Marshmallow this whole time. ZTE...
View ArticleClik here to view.
[Deal Alert] ZTE Axon 7 for $310 at Newegg ($90 off MSRP)
The ZTE Axon 7 fills a space in the current smartphone market that's changed quite a bit in the last couple of years. Let's call it the Nexus space. You've got a phone with mostly flagship internals,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LineageOS adds support for Xperia Z5, international Galaxy S6, and more
The last time we covered LineageOS, the project had started supporting seven new phones, including the Xperia Z5 Compact and LG K10. Since then, several additional devices have been added to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The ZTE Axon 7 has an Oreo beta program, but the requirements to join are steep
Over the past couple of months, more and more phones have begun receiving Android 8.0 Oreo. Despite being about six months old now, Oreo is still rolling out to several devices, slowly contributing to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LineageOS 15.1 Oreo now available for the ZTE Axon 7, LG G2, and other devices
The last time we covered LineageOS, the most popular custom ROM in the Android community, Oreo builds for the Nextbit Robin and Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 became available. In the month since that post,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The ZTE Axon 7 gets Android 8.0 Oreo, with several catches
After a beta program with bizarrely strict requirements for entry earlier this year, an update to Android 8.0 Oreo is now available for the ZTE Axon 7 — with more than one catch. The update isn't...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LineageOS drops support for Nexus 4 and Galaxy S9, starts builds for Redmi...
LineageOS is the most popular custom ROM around, with official support for dozens of devices and a huge community. The project relies on the work of contributing developers, which means phones can...
View Article
