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Phone Maker Blu Gets Wrist Slap Over Chinese Spyware
Blu won't have to pay a fine, but will need to 'implement a comprehensive data security program' and undergo third-party security assessments every two years for the next 20.
Blu Phone Update Is Bricking the Low-Cost Android Phone
A factory reset of the Blu Life One X2 fixes the problem, but also wipes your data.
Blu R1 HD Preview
The Blu R1 HD is an unlocked Android phone with a good balance of performance for the price, making it a fantastic value for Amazon Prime users and regular customers alike.
$79.99
Blu R1 Plus Review
The Blu R1 Plus is an affordable unlocked phone with a sturdy build and a bright HD display, but performance issues and merely average battery life put it behind competitors.
$0.00
Blu Life One X2 Mini Review
The Blu Life One X2 Mini is a compact unlocked phone with a nice build and solid performance, but its slightly larger sibling offers better battery life.
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Spyware-Free Blu R1 HD Phone Returns to Amazon
The entry-level device is back on Amazon after being scrubbed of Chinese spyware.
Phone Maker Blu Trades Chinese Spyware for Google Software
Blu is swapping out Adups, which sent text messages to China, for Google's OTA update solution.
Blu Vivo 5R Review
The Vivo 5R is yet another relatively low-cost, high-quality unlocked phone from Blu, but there's a lot of competition in the field.
$173.35
Report: Android Firmware Sent Personal Data to China
Shanghai Adups Technology Co. claims the software "inadvertently" included a secret backdoor.
Blu Life One X2 Review
The Blu Life One X2 is another solid entry in a crowded field of high-quality unlocked Android phones.
$119.00
Blu Pure XR Review
The Blu Pure XR is yet another affordable unlocked Android phone with a premium build and relatively high-end features, but it's missing some important LTE bands and faces stiff competition in the price range.
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This Is the Best US Phone Maker You've Never Heard Of
You've probably never heard of the top unlocked phone seller in the US, but you need to know about Blu.
Blu Energy XL Review
The Blu Energy XL is a relatively affordable unlocked phablet with a massive battery and a premium build.
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The Case for Buying an Unlocked Phone
Unlocked phones are still only a small part of the US market, but they're growing. Here are five good reasons to jump on board.
Blu Vivo 5 Review
The Blu Vivo 5 is an attractive unlocked Android phone that offers good bang for your buck, but there are better options available for the price.
$0.00
Who Needs Contracts? Unlocked Phone Sales Jump in 2015
More than 14.5 million unlocked smartphones were shipped in 2015.
Blu Life One X Review
The unlocked Blu Life One X offers a fantastic combination of design and performance for the price.
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Blu Pure XL Review
The Blu Pure XL is an affordable unlocked phablet with a premium build and powerful hardware, making it a compelling alternative to major flagships.
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BLU Win HD LTE (Unlocked) Preview
The BLU Win HD LTE is a very rare dual-SIM Windows phone for the U.S. market.
$64.99
Blu Launches 'Pure XL' Phablet for $349
The 6-inch unlocked Blu Pure XL is the first U.S. smartphone to include MediaTek's premium Helio X10 chipset.
