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New BOLD N1 Actually Quite Dope for $250, Gets Guaranteed Android Updates

Tim September 9, 2019

BLU, the US-based maker of phones you don't see us cover all too much anymore, has a new brand and vision for its smartphones this morning: BOLD. Separating the BOLD and BLU brands are only a couple of things, but from an Android enthusiast's perspective, they...

BLU Vivo XL3 Seems Like a No-Brainer at $129

Tim April 18, 2018 15

Recently released for sale through Amazon, the Vivo XL3 from BLU could be a no-brainer for those who appreciate the less expensive alternatives to Android flagship devices. Priced at $129, the Vivo XL3 features a few things you hear about on top-tier...

This BLU Vivo 8 Costs $199 for a Limited Time and Looks Pretty Nice

Tim August 30, 2017 10

BLU is back with another new phone this week, the Vivo 8. On paper, this device sounds pretty slick, and with its accompanying $299 price tag ($199 for this weekend only), this could be a solid little package for those not looking to drop a crazy amount of...

BLU Phones Reinstated on Amazon After Privacy Concerns

Tim August 7, 2017 3

After being taken down across Amazon's website due to privacy concerns, BLU devices have now been relisted. If you missed the drama, security firm Kryptowire recently released findings suggesting that select BLU devices could collect sensitive user data, then...

Amazon Stops Selling BLU Devices Over Privacy Concerns, BLU Cries Fake News (Update: They’re Back)

Tim August 2, 2017 5

In a press release published two days ago, BLU responded to recent findings that its smartphones are putting sensitive customer data at risk. Demonstrated by security firm Kryptowire, select BLU handsets have been collecting user data and then transmitting...

120K BLU Phones Affected by Security Breach, Texts and Call Logs Harvested

Tim November 15, 2016 26

BLU, a massive seller of unlocked smartphones based here in the US (Florida, to be exact), announced this morning that it encountered a large security threat for a number of its users. In total, the company claims that the threat associated with a "Wireless...

Video: BLU Pure XR Unboxing and Tour

Tim August 29, 2016 24

BLU announced the released the Pure XR today, its latest smartphone to pack a mighty punch for a relatively inexpensive price. Available right now on Amazon for $299, BLU has baked in everything they could to make the Pure XR compete with some of the best...

BLU Energy XL Priced at $300, Features 5,000mAh Battery, 6″ AMOLED Display and Fingerprint Reader

Tim July 6, 2016 68

BLU has a new device this week, the Energy XL. The name is rather suiting, as the Energy XL features a massive 5,000mAh battery, juicing a smartphone with a 6.0" FHD Super AMOLED display and MediaTek octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM. The phone also comes...