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Andy Rubin holds a white version of his Essential phone. (Source: Twitter)

Essential phone is going global, hitting Europe and Asia sometime soon

Andy Rubin's Essential phone is no longer a North American exclusive. His company has announced that the United Kingdom and several other European countries as well as Japan are next in line to receive the device.
John Garcia, 17 Jul 2017 22:36
PayPal support now available for Samsung Pay users

Samsung Pay gets PayPal support in the US

PayPal is now a payment method available in-app, online, and in-store, in all locations where Samsung Pay is accepted. This starts with the United States, but other countries will receive the feature "soon" as well.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 22:35
LinkedIn fully integrated in Windows 10, app now available via Windows Store

LinkedIn app for Windows 10 rolls out

The app rolls out already and should reach all markets by the end of the month. It provides a fully integrated LinkedIn experience, with real-time notifications, trending industry news, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 21:15
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52 new external reviews +
Stiftung Warentest: Medion P6677 (MD 60283), c't: HP Spectre x360 15-bl001ng, Computerbild: Duka HP Probook 450, Stiftung Warentest: HP ProBook 450 G4 (Y8B58EA), c't: HP ProBook 440 G4 (Y8B49EA), Stiftung Warentest: HP Pavilion x360 13-u103ng, Stiftung Warentest: HP Envy 13-ab002ng, PC Go: HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 (i7-7600U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), c't: Fujitsu Lifebook E547 (i5-7200U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), Com!: Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon (2017) (i7-7600U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), Computerbild: Duka HP Pro Tablet X2, Connect: HP ProBook 430 G4 (i7-7500U, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 1 TB HDD), The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Xperia XA1 Ultra: Đúng nghĩa phiên bản phóng to của XA1, Stiftung Warentest: Dell Inspiron 15 5000 (i7-7500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), The Gioididong: Mở hộp Xperia XA1 Ultra: Dành cho người thích thiết kế đẹp, màn hình to, The Gioididong: Đánh giá Apple iPad Pro 10.5 inch: Chuẩn mực của sự hoàn hảo, Sohoa VN Express: Xperia XZ Premium - smartphone đầu tiên có màn hình 4K HDR, The Gioididong: Đánh giá nhanh iPad Pro 10.5: Màn hình và camera đều "đỉnh", The Gioididong: Trên tay Huawei Honor 9: Xám mòng biển đổi màu tuyệt đẹp, The Gioididong: Đánh giá Sony Xperia L1: Thiết kế giống XZ Premium, giá dưới 5 triệu, chuẩn bị bán tại VN, The Gioididong: Đánh giá Xiaomi Redmi 4: Nhỏ nhỏ nhưng có võ, The Gioididong: Mở hộp HTC 10 Evo chính hãng: Hoàn thiện cao cấp nhất trong các máy tầm trung, The Gioididong: Mở hộp Galaxy J7 Pro: Camera phone tầm trung với khẩu lớn f/1.7, thiết kế khác biệt, pin lớn, màn hình đẹp, The Gioididong: Cận cảnh Galaxy S8 tím khói và bạc bắc cực, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết HTC 10 Evo: Đóa hoa hồng gai giá 6 triệu, The Gioididong: Trên tay Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite: Đẹp như iPad Mini, loa Harman Kardon, The Gioididong: Đánh giá HUAWEI MediaPad T3 8 inch: Tablet 4G giá tầm 4 triệu, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Nokia 3: Sự trở lại chưa thực sự hào nhoáng, The Gioididong: Một tuần với Zenfone 3: Khi siêu phẩm về đúng giá trị thật, The Gioididong: Trên tay OnePlus 5: Snapdragon 835, camera kép, RAM 6/8 GB, giá từ 11 triệu, The Gioididong: Trên tay Galaxy J5 2017: Cấu hình cao, pin trâu, giá hấp dẫn, The Gioididong: Mở hộp Nokia 3: Rất đẹp, cảm xúc ùa về, lần này là thật!, The Gioididong: Trên tay Galaxy J7 Pro phiên bản màu đen: "Soái ca" tầm trung, The Gioididong: Trên tay Galaxy A5 2017 màu Xanh Pastel: Đẹp, độc và lạ, The Gioididong: Đánh giá Galaxy Book: Sự lựa chọn thú vị cho người năng động, The Gioididong: Đánh giá Oppo R11: Khi "iPhone 7 Plus" chạy Android, Sohoa VN Express: LG V20 - 'siêu phẩm' không hợp thời, Sohoa VN Express: Mi Mix - smartphone độc, lạ từ Xiaomi, The Gioididong: Một tuần với HTC U11: Một chiếc flagship không còn hoang tưởng của HTC, XT Mobile: Đánh giá Asus ZenBook UX430: bản nâng cấp toàn diện, XT Mobile: Đánh giá chi tiết HTC 10 Evo: 6 triệu được gì, mất gì?, Sohoa VN Express: HTC U11 - smartphone mạnh nhất hiện nay, Tinh Te: Đánh giá ASUS Zenbook UX430UA: mặt ngoài kính, 14" viền mỏng, hiệu năng tốt, giá từ 19,9 triệu, XT Mobile: Đánh giá nhanh HTC U11: hoàn thiện rất tốt, chạy mượt, Tinh Te: Trải nghiệm nhanh Acer Predator 21X: siêu laptop màn hình cong 21", cấu hình khủng, giá 230 triệu, Tinh Te: Cảm nhận nhanh HTC U11: cái tốt xuất phát từ những thứ cơ bản nhất, Zing: Ảnh thực tế Samsung Galaxy S8+ màu tím khói tại VN, Zing: Mở hộp Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro giá 6,9 triệu vừa lên kệ, PC Online.com.cn: 全新 RAZER BLADE PRO 電競筆電, Notegear: 전천후 게이밍 노트북을 추구하다 - LG 15GD870-XX70K (성능편), PC Online.com.cn: 什么神器让你上手难忘？Surface Laptop笑了
Amazon Fire 7 (2017) Tablet Review

77% Amazon Fire 7 (2017) Tablet Review

Made for penny-pinchers. Amazon's latest Fire 7 Tablet generation is thinner, lighter, equipped with a better display, and supposed to offer an improved battery life. The price, however, remained largely unchanged, and the 2017 generation remains very affordable. Find out in our extensive review whether the entry-level tablet is worth it.
Mediatek MT8127, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 7", 295 g
Marcus Herbrich, 11 Jul 2017 00:00
Moto E4 Plus Android smartphone sales hit 100,000 units in first day in India

Moto E4 Plus launch day sales in India hit 100,000 units

The new Lenovo handset became a Flipkart hit, with 580 units sold per minute during the first 60 minutes after going live, and a total of 100,000 units sold in the first 24 hours.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 19:35
Xiaomi 5X may launch on July 26, same date as the Meizu Pro 7

Xiaomi 5X may launch on July 26, same date as the Meizu Pro 7

Xiaomi are apparently sending invites out for an event on that date. The Pro 7 will be Meizu's flagship for the year but we still can't confirm what the 5X is supposed to be.
Ricci Rox, 17 Jul 2017 18:55
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Android smartphone shows up with Nougat on board

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) with Nougat gets its WiFi certification

Unveiled back in January, this 5.5-inch handset launched last week in South Korea with Bixby Home on board, as well as Samsung Pay support. Now, it looks like the US might get it soon as well since the handset has just received its WiFi certification.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 15:55
Amazon Anytime messaging service might launch soon

Amazon Anytime messaging service apparently in the works

This app is expected to handle virtually anything that consumers need when it comes to messaging - SMS, video and voice calling, games, photos, stickers, and more. Message encryption is expected to be in the list of features as well.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 15:25
Samsung Galaxy C10 leaked image July 2017, dual camera setup clearly visible

Samsung Galaxy C10 spotted with dual cameras

Although many rumors claim that the Galaxy Note 8 would be the first Samsung handset to feature a dual camera setup, it looks like a few mid-rangers with this technology inside are also heading for the market, as shown by the latest Galaxy C10 leaked images that made it online.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 13:55
Sony Xperia XZ Premium

88% Sony Xperia XZ Premium Smartphone Review

Provider of new technologies. Sony's high-end smartphone, the Xperia XZ Premium, offers many innovative technologies in terms of sound and display (HDR), but its case seems a little out-of-date. Find out whether you really should not judge a book by its cover in our detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.5", 191 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Jul 2017 13:09
Wacom Cintiq Pro tablets coming in 2018 with 24-inch and 32-inch screens

Wacom announces two large Cintiq Pro tablets

The new slates will join the existing Cintiq Pro tablets with 13-inch and 16-inch sizes by taking the size of this family up to 32 inches. They should hit the market in early 2018 for prices starting at $1,999 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 12:55
HTC U11 Android flagship gets Alexa support via software update July 2017

HTC U11 gets Alexa support

This well-received flagship has been around for a while, and now HTC has decided to add Amazon's Alexa personal assistant, next to a visual feedback style. The new feature arrives as part of a software update that goes live today.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Jul 2017 11:55
HP Pavilion Power 15t-cb2000 (i7-7700HQ, Radeon RX 550) Laptop Review

79% HP Pavilion Power 15t-cb2000 (i7-7700HQ, Radeon RX 550) Laptop Review

With great power… comes great affordability? The HP Pavilion Power 15t is back, this time with an AMD RX 550 GPU and an even lower price tag than before. Unfortunately, we ran into some unexpected challenges with our review unit.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, AMD Radeon RX 550 (Laptop), 15.6", 2.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 17 Jul 2017 09:22
Laptop Mag crowns Alienware as the best gaming laptop brand (Source: Dell)

Laptop Mag crowns Alienware as the best gaming laptop brand

Alienware leads MSI by five points on a 100-point scale based on a report card system covering everything from the feel of the keyboard to end-user warranty options.
Allen Ngo, 17 Jul 2017 03:34
Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review

80% Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review

Surface Laptop on a tight budget. Laptops from the Far East are becoming better and better, at least in regard to their looks and features. One representative of the Chinese premium class is the Cube Thinker, which comes with an elegant-looking aluminum case and a Surface-Book screen. However, can the performance keep up with the shop-window presentation?
Intel Core m3-7Y30, HD Graphics 615, 13.5", 1.7 kg
Florian Schaar, 16 Jul 2017 19:47
More images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface as its launch date draws closer

More images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface as its launch date draws closer

The Meizu Pro 7 is set to be launched alongside the Pro 7 Plus on July 26. The standard Pro 7 is powered by MediaTek's Helio X30 flagship SoC, while the Pro 7 Plus houses Samsung's new Exynos 8895.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jul 2017 19:27
HP EliteBook 755 G4 (AMD PRO A12-9800B) Laptop Review

85% HP EliteBook 755 G4 (AMD PRO A12-9800B) Laptop Review

Appropriate performance? The EliteBook series from HP stands for business devices for the demanding customer. You will find out in this detailed review of the EliteBook 755 G4, whether this endeavor succeeds and the performance can do it justice.
AMD PRO A12-9800B, Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge), 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 16 Jul 2017 18:42
(Source: Microsoft)

Opinion: It's time we talked about throttling in reviews

Due to the prevalence of thermal throttling and new passive-cooling technologies, it is no longer enough to run a few short benchmarks and declare a machine's performance is satisfactory.
Column by Douglas Black, 16 Jul 2017 16:32
Xiaomi's new device may actually be the 5X, not the X1 as previously thought

Xiaomi's new device may actually be the 5X, not the X1 as previously thought

It would seem that the previously reported Xiaomi X1 is actually the 5X. It retains the $295 price tag, while having a spontaneous downgrade to a Snapdragon 625 in a move that fans of the OEM won't take kindly to.
Ricci Rox, 16 Jul 2017 13:15
HP Pavilion 15z-bw000 (A10-9620P, HD) Laptop Review

72% HP Pavilion 15z-bw000 (A10-9620P, HD) Laptop Review

Nothing new under the sun. HP's Pavilion 15z is a rather basic 15.6-inch notebook powered by an AMD APU and integrated Radeon graphics. Given its budget status, it doesn't come as a surprise that the systems falls short in many categories.
AMD A10-9620P, Radeon R5 (Carrizo), 15.6", 1.9 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 16 Jul 2017 02:09
Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501

85% Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501 Laptop Review

Slim with a powerful GPU. Asus has once again managed to have the slimmest device. For now. This time it is the ROG Zephyrus GX501 gaming laptop. Despite its height of just 17.9 millimeters (~0.7 in), the 15-inch notebook is shipped with an Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU and the Nvidia GTX 1080 with the brand-new "Max-Q" design. We have already had the chance to review the ultra-slim gamer. Update: Higher rating thanks to second test model.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Florian Glaser, Klaus Hinum, J. Simon Leitner, 16 Jul 2017 00:00
A screenshot showing Game Live's streaming platform options. (Source: Sam Mobile)

Samsung's new app makes it more convenient to stream live gameplay

Showing off your sweet gaming skills on a Samsung smartphone has become a lot easier with Game Live. The app can share live video and audio across a trio of social media sites, and has options to control the quality of your streaming experience.
John Garcia, 15 Jul 2017 20:45
Motorola Z2 Play and its Moto Mods are coming to Germany next month (Source: Motorola)

Motorola Z2 Play and its Moto Mods are coming to Germany next month

Local buyers can purchase the Moto Z2 Play and JBL SoundBoost Moto Mod together for just 520 Euros. In comparison, the smartphone and JBL speaker will retail for 500 Euros and 100 Euros, respectively, if bought separately.
Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2017 07:09
HP remains ahead of Lenovo in worldwide PC sales

HP remains ahead of Lenovo in worldwide PC sales

Global shipments of desktop and notebook PCs have shrunk from 62.607 million units in Q2 2016 to 60.543 million as of Q2 2017.
Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2017 06:02
Forbes has reported that the S8 is seeing deep discounts due to lackluster market penetration in the US. (Source: Samsung)

Deal: Galaxy S8 for US$575, S8+ for US$675

Samsung flagship S8 and S8+ smartphones are on sale for record-low amounts via Groupon until July 18. Last month, Forbes suggested that consumers in the States will be seeing deep discounts on the S8 due to lower than expected sales in the US.
Douglas Black, 15 Jul 2017 04:03
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Android smartphone spotted with Nougat on board

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) with Nougat on board spotted online

This 5.2-inch handset that launched earlier this year with Android Marshmallow on board has just received its WiFi certification with Android 7.0 on board, so the arrival of this software update is imminent.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2017 23:52
Xiaomi's upcoming X1 to compete with the Oppo R11

Xiaomi's upcoming X1 to compete with the Oppo R11

$295 for a Snapdragon 660 device that doesn't appear to disappoint in any other aspect is an incredible deal. For context, this device could have passed for a 2016 flagship, easily. It's looking like a must-buy
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2017 23:17
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper CPUs will be available in early August. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X is 50% faster than Intel's direct competitor – the i9-7900X

Information on pricing and availability for two enthusiast Ryzen Threadripper CPUs, as well as for two of the entry-level Ryzen 3 CPUs was presented in AMD's latest product update video, along with some Cinebench R15 benchmark results that depict the Threadripper models as clear winners against Intel's direct competitors.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jul 2017 21:58
What it feels like to look at the inside of a Rift headset. (Source: Oculus)

A much more affordable Oculus VR headset is on its way

Following the success of affordable virtual reality devices such as Samsung's Gear VR, Facebook is working on a new Oculus device. Codenamed Pacific, it is expected to cost hundreds of dollars less than the Rift and be completely standalone.
John Garcia, 14 Jul 2017 19:44
Windows Store listing for the German version of the Idol 4 Pro. (Source: AAWP)

Alcatel Idol 4 Pro available for pre-order in Europe

Last year's Alcatel Idol 4S is being launched in Europe under a new name, the Idol 4 Pro. The devices are identical in specs and features, but the new European device does not come with a VR headset.
John Garcia, 14 Jul 2017 19:35
The ZTE Blade Spark is a $99 device with a fingerprint reader

The ZTE Blade Spark is a $99 device with a fingerprint reader

This one isn't going to rock your socks but it costs $99 and has a fingerprint reader. Not much to complain about, really.
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2017 19:14
HP Pavilion 17z (A12-9720P, Radeon R7 M340) Laptop Review

76% HP Pavilion 17z (A12-9720P, Radeon R7 M340) Laptop Review

Super slow for super cheap. If first impressions are everything, then AMD is in a lot of trouble. Our latest Bristol Ridge notebook pairs a fairly respectable GPU with a CPU that is far below average for a very imbalanced system.
AMD A12-9720P, Radeon R7 M340, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Jul 2017 18:44
AMD A12-9720P SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD A12-9720P SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Bristol Ridge x86 4 cores @ 2700 - 3600 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD A12-9720P processor (CPU) for Laptops.
Huawei has big plans with a whole new chip to launch in 2017

Huawei working on a whole new chip

The chip that is supposed to launch later this year allegedly combines CPU, GPU, and AI features and is expected to allow smartphones to be used as car keys for various brands such as BMW, Audi, or Porsche.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2017 17:10
Don't be fooled, the new Samsung device is almost definitely not the S9

Don't be fooled, the new Samsung device is almost definitely not the S9

Here, we take a look at the new Samsung device sighted on Geekbench.
Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2017 11:17
Lenovo TB-X704Y details leaked on GeekBench, launch expected for IFA 2017

Lenovo TB-X704Y hits FCC

Not long after surfacing on GeekBench, this upcoming Lenovo tablet with a 7,000 mAh battery as the only confirmed specification so far has also been spotted at FCC. The official announcement is expected to take place in early September at IFA.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2017 10:50
AMD A10-9620P SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD A10-9620P SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Bristol Ridge x86 4 cores @ 2500 - 3400 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD A10-9620P processor (CPU) for laptops.
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra Android phablet hits Amazon and Best Buy mid-July 2017

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra hits Amazon and Best Buy

This 6-inch phablet with a MediaTek MT6757 processor under the hood can be acquired for $399.99 USD from Best Buy (a holder/stand included for free), while Amazon has listed it for a price of $409 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2017 08:50
Surface Pro 2017 plagued by hibernation bug, Microsoft working on it

Microsoft Surface Pro has a hibernation-related bug

The successor of the Surface Pro 4 is now facing a new bug, this time involving random entries in hibernation mode. Fortunately, it seems that Microsoft has already identified the issue and a fix should arrive soon.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jul 2017 07:40
The Platinum 8180 CPU is part of the server-grade Xeon Processor Scalable Family. (Source: Intel)

Intel's latest server grade Xeon Platinum 8180 CPU has a ridiculous price tag

The Xeon Platinum 8180 is no doubt the most expensive CPU ever manufactured by Intel with its re-seller price tag of $13,000, but it's also the fastest mass-produced CPU to date.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jul 2017 03:36
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Vertu, the luxury smartphone maker, is shutting down its manufacturing arm

The uber-expensive smartphone brand has had to shutter its manufacturing business, leading to the loss of 200 jobs. The brand is now over $160 million in debt and may soon begin bankruptcy proceedings. Vertu phones may soon be a thing of the past.
Sam Medley, 13 Jul 2017 23:36
Images of the Redmi 5 surface

Images of the Redmi 5 surface

These devices look quite good but owners of a Redmi Note 4, 4X, or 4 Prime would probably be better served sticking to their devices.
Ricci Rox, 13 Jul 2017 21:07
Asus ZenFone AR Android phablet with Tango and Daydream support

Asus ZenFone AR launches in India

This handset with Tango and Daydream VR support debuts in India exclusively on Flipkart, carrying a price tag of around $775 USD. The impressive set of specs and features includes 8 GB RAM, a 5.7-inch WQHD Super AMOLED display, as well as a TriCam system.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2017 19:25
Amazon Echo in black, successor in the works according to rumors

Amazon Echo successor apparently in the works

Although there is no official confirmation yet, insiders familiar with the matter claim that a successor for Amazon's two-year-old virtual assistant-powered speaker is already in the works.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2017 18:25
Schenker Technologies XMG A517 (Clevo N850HP6) Laptop Review

82% Schenker Technologies XMG A517 (Clevo N850HP6) Laptop Review

A breath of fresh air. About a year and half ago, we tested the XMG A516 - a powerful high-end notebook from Schenker Technologies that was quite compact for gaming devices in those days, with a height of 2.9 cm (~1.14 in) and a weight of 2.5 kg (~5.5 lb). Now its successor, the XMG A517, shows what it can do in our detailed review.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 13 Jul 2017 17:11
The Grand X View 2 tablet from ZTE is an 8-inch tablet powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 210 quad-core CPU clocked at 1.3 GHz. (Source: Bell)

ZTE just launched the Grand X View 2 tablet in Canada

Canadians are first to get their hands on the Grand X View 2 tablet and Bell is selling it for CAD $179.99 (USD $141).
Bogdan Solca, 13 Jul 2017 16:59
BlackBerry KEYone Android smartphone available via Sprint starting July 14

BlackBerry KEYone hits Sprint tomorrow

Sprint subscribers will soon be able to enjoy this BlackBerry handset as the company has just confirmed its availability for online orders starting tomorrow, while those who plan to use other channels to purchase it will be able to do so starting two weeks later.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2017 16:45
The 1.2-inch AMOLED display integrated in the Tambour Horizon has outstanding contrast. (Source: Louis Vuitton)

Louis Vuitton gets into luxury smartwatches

Tambour Horizon is the first smartwatch coming from Louis Vuitton. The model features a colorful 1.2-inch AMOLED display, a multitude of watchfaces, and brand-specific apps, such as city and traveling guides.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Jul 2017 14:43
Apple iOS 11 unveiling, iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra get new beta versions

Second public beta of iOS 11 now available

In addition to the new beta for iOS 11, macOS "High Sierra" also receives a beta refresh. Both updates come less than three weeks since the release of the first public beta builds and consist of tweaks and fixes, without any new features.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jul 2017 12:25
Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the smallest Galaxy of them all? (Source: CNet)

New Samsung Galaxy variant spotted on Geekbench, could feature the Snapdragon 840

A new Samsung Galaxy variant, purportedly the Galaxy S8 'lite', has hit the Geekbench benchmarks list and interestingly, the device seems to feature an unannounced Snapdragon 840 chipset.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jul 2017 12:25
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