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HP EliteBook 725 G4 (A12-9800B, Full-HD) Notebook Review

87% HP EliteBook 725 G4 (A12-9800B, Full-HD) Notebook Review

Bristol Ridge business.HP's 12.5-inch EliteBook is powered by an AMD APU. Thus, HP is one of the few manufacturers that still use AMD's APUs in the business sector. The APU is supported by an IPS panel, NVMe SSD, and LTE modem. Unfortunately, the laptop fan emits a subtle whistling sound.
AMD PRO A12-9800B, Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge), 12.5", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2017 10:30
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Intel Core i7-6950X Desktop CPU - Benchmarks and Specs

Broadwell-E x86 10 cores @ 3000 - 3500 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-6950X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
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Intel Core i5-7600K SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Kaby Lake x86 4 cores @ 3800 - 4200 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-7600K Kaby-Lake processor (CPU) for Desktops.
Honor smartphone launch event coming April 5th

Honor smartphone launch event coming April 5th

The "Honor Universe" livestream invites users to watch a two-hour long smartphone unveiling that could be anything from the budget Honor 6C to the high-end Honor V9 for European or North American territories.
Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2017 07:17
Samsung Gear S3 Classic smartwatch with LTE coming soon

Samsung Gear S3 Classic LTE coming soon

The 4G LTE-enabled Gear S3 Classic smartwatch will soon be available via AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless. Availability and pricing depend on each wireless carrier and should be unveiled soon.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 23:55
Moving forward by moving backwards: the Samsung Galaxy Gear S3 pocket watch. (Source: Droid-Life)

A unique pocket watch concept adds an air of sophistication to the Samsung Galaxy Gear S3

Samsung shows off a unique pocket watch concept for its Galaxy Gear S3 smartwatch at Baselworld 2017. Two less exotic designs are also on display.
John Garcia, 23 Mar 2017 22:33
Nextbit Robin Android smartphone finally gets Android Nougat update

Nextbit Robin gets Android Nougat

Razer-owned Nextbit started a closed beta test for the Android 7.0 update back in November, and now the official Nougat firmware is finally ready for everyone. The handset should continue to receive updates until February 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 22:27
LG Pay unveil event, service launching in South Korea this June

LG Pay to finally launch in June

Apple Pay and Samsung Pay will get a competitor made by LG after all since it is now official that LG Pay would launch this June in South Korea, although there is no information about its availability in other areas yet.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 21:15
The Samsung Galaxy J7 V and LG K20 V. (Source: Verizon Wireless)

The Samsung Galaxy J7 V and LG K20 V are now available from Verizon

Both are affordable, mid-range smartphones that come with Android Nougat. They are available for prepaid and postpaid customers.
John Garcia, 23 Mar 2017 19:52
Misfit Vapor touchscreen smartwatch confirmed to run Android Wear 2.0

Misfit Vapor confirmed to run Android Wear 2.0

Back at CES 2017, Misfit unveiled the Vapor touchscreen smartwatch without saying anything about the operating system chosen for it. Now, they finally confirmed that the Vapor would launch with Android Wear 2.0 on board.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 19:45
Oppo F3 Plus Android smartphone "Selfie Expert" with dual camera setup on front

Oppo F3 Plus launches in India

Advertised as a "Selfie Expert" handset, the 6-inch F3 Plus has a metal unibody design and comes with a 16 MP + 8 MP frontal camera combo. It can be pre-ordered in India for the equivalent of around $474 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 18:55
Fujitsu LifeBook U757 (7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

86% Fujitsu LifeBook U757 (7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

For mouse users, part II. After recently having tested the Lifebook U747, the U757 has found its way into our test labs. Read in our in-depth report whether the U757 receives a purchase recommendation.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Mar 2017 18:32
HP EliteBook 840 G4 (7200U, Full HD) Laptop Review

87% HP EliteBook 840 G4 (7200U, Full HD) Laptop Review

Hardly any changes. HP now ships its business notebooks with Kaby Lake processors as well, but the rest is pretty much unchanged. This is also the case for the display, which is quite bright, but it disappoints in all other areas.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Mar 2017 18:26
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Zen x86 8 cores @ 3600 - 4000 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 1800X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
Apple's patented design for a iPhone/laptop hybrid. (Source: USPTO)

Apple patents designs for iPhone and iPad laptop docks

A recently-published patent reveals Apple's design for an iPhone that docks into a laptop shell. Another similar design reveals a MacBook that uses an iPad as its display.
John Garcia, 23 Mar 2017 17:21
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Zen x86 8 cores @ 3400 - 3800 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X processor (CPU) for Desktops.
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AMD Ryzen 7 1700 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Zen x86 8 cores @ 3000 - 3700 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 processor (CPU) for Desktops.
An artist's rendering of what the iPhone 8 may look like. (Source: Oscar Luna Martinez)

Apple's iPhone 8 should launch in September, but in limited quantities

Barclays analysts believe that although the upcoming iPhone (generally known as the iPhone 8) will launch in September, a limited initial supply will force Apple to ship the majority of devices later in the year.
John Garcia, 23 Mar 2017 17:11
Casio introduced several new traditional timepieces at Baselworld 2017. (Source: Casio)

Casio introduces new traditional timepieces at Baselworld 2017

The timepiece maker introduced a new watch in each of the G-Shock, Edifice, and Baby-G lines. The new watches look tough and have full feature sets.
Sam Medley, 23 Mar 2017 15:28
128 GB Lexar JumpDrive Tough ruggedized flash drive

Lexar JumpDrive Tough ruggedized flash drive now available

This USB 3.1 flash drive was created to tackle tough environments and various hazards, being available in 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB capacities. The price starts at $19.99 USD and goes up to $59.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 14:55
Fossil to release more than 300 smartwatches this year

Fossil to release more than 300 smartwatches this year

Fossil is jumping headlong into the smartwatch market with two lines of watches being produced by 14 of their brands.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 23 Mar 2017 13:16
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Qualcomm Adreno 540 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

@ 710MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the Qualcomm Adreno 540 graphics card for smartphones.
An improvement of the Speed Step technology, Speed Shift enables much faster power state transitions to increase performance and save battery life. (Source: Intel)

Dell won't enable Speed Shift on the XPS 15 9550 and 9560

After more than a year of badgering by customers waiting for the performance-enhancing technology to be enabled, a Dell representative has stated that though both the 9550 and 9560 support Speed Shift, their engineers are not in the mood to enable it.
Douglas Black, 23 Mar 2017 12:36
ZTE Nubia M2 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB RAM

ZTE intros Nubia M2 and M2 Lite smartphones

The Nubia M2 is a 5.5-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor under the hood, 4 GB RAM, and a dual camera setup, while the M2 Lite has a single camera on the back and slightly lower specs.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 12:30
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Kryo 280 ARM 8 cores @ 2450 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) processor (CPU) for smartphones.
Casio Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20S limited edition smartwatch coming next month

Casio unveils Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20S limited edition watch

This new smartwatch is based on the Pro Trek Smart WSD-F20 and has similar specs, but comes with a blue and black color scheme and sapphire crystal and ion plating protection.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 11:05
OnePlus 2 Android smartphone gets another Marshmallow-based update

OnePlus 2 gets OxygenOS 3.5.8

Although its younger siblings received Android Nougat already, OnePlus 2 gets another Marshmallow-based software update. The new firmware comes with the latest Android security patch, also fixing various issues.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2017 09:15
Google has admitted that less than half of the active Android devices in 2016 received security updates. (Source: Phone Arena)

Google promises better security for Android in 2017

Google has promised to provide more frequent and timely security updates for Android in 2017 due to the increasing number of Android-powered devices and the corresponding threat from malware.
Douglas Black, 23 Mar 2017 07:54
The Getac F110 G3 is an 11.6-inch Skylake-based ruggedized tablet. (Source: Getac)

US Army goes for Windows with an order of nearly 10,000 ruggedized tablets

The US Army has ordered 9,783 Getac F110 G3 ruggedized tablets. The 11.6-inch tablets run Windows 10, have bonded-touch displays, dual battery capability, 4G LTE, NFC, barcode scanners, and pack full security suites.
Douglas Black, 23 Mar 2017 07:48
Mate 9 updated with Alexa integration

Mate 9 updated with Alexa integration

As they promised at CES, Huawei and Amazon collaborated to integrate Alexa into the Mate 9, with more devices to follow.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 23 Mar 2017 03:34
Nokia will offer its new Android phones in the US

Nokia will offer its new Android phones in the US

Earlier today, Nokia cleared up any confusion over whether their new Android devices will be offered in US. All three will be available within the next few months.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 23 Mar 2017 01:50
ZTE Nubia N2 Android smartphone now official with MediaTek processor and 5,000 mAh battery

ZTE Nubia N2 now official

This new 5.5-inch handset features an octa-core MediaTek processor, an AMOLED display, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a generous 5,000 mAh battery. The Nubia Z2 is scheduled to go on sale in early April for less than $300 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 22:25
The Oppo F3 Plus' selfie cameras in action. (Source: Oppo)

An accidentally-published retail page confirms various Oppo F3 Plus details

The Oppo F3 Plus and its two selfie cameras are no secret, but they hadn't been officially revealed until today, when the handset's retail page was published ahead of schedule. The error was quickly noticed and the page was taken down.
John Garcia, 22 Mar 2017 22:00
Blue Sapphire Moto G5 Android smartphone official pics leak online

Blue Sapphire Moto G5 variant leaks online

Originally unveiled in Fine Gold and Lunar Gray back at this year's Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, this Snapdragon 430-driven mid-ranger will soon get a Blue Sapphire version as well.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 21:45
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) specs on GFXBench for model SM-J530

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) surfaces on GFXBench

The latest sighting of the upcoming Galaxy J5 reveals an Exynos 7870 processor, next to 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and Android 7.0 Nougat. The model listed on GFXBench is SM-J530.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 20:40
Samsung Pay launches in India, now fully available in 12 global markets

Samsung Pay launches in India

This mobile payments service debuts in India integrating Paytm and the government's Unified Payments Interface into the Samsung Pay app. Its launch makes India the 12th market to get full Samsung Pay support.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 19:05
Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2017 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2017 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

A worthy successor? Following Lenovo’s delivery of a good outcome in the business sector with its ThinkPad 13 last year, the manufacturer now sends the successor based on Kaby Lake CPUs into the race. We examined whether Lenovo is successful and has listened to our complaints concerning the predecessor.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 22 Mar 2017 18:12
The VAIO Phone A is basically a Phone Biz running Android instead of Windows. (Source: VAIO)

VAIO announces the Phone A handset for Japan

The VAIO Phone A is a mid-range Android smartphone with a large, Full HD display. It runs Android Marshmallow and supports dual SIM. The Phone A is limited to Japan.
John Garcia, 22 Mar 2017 18:11
Schenker Technologies XMG P407 (Clevo P641HK1) Notebook Review

85% Schenker Technologies XMG P407 (Clevo P641HK1) Notebook Review

Compact gamer. Schenker's 14-inch device runs all games smoothly on the matte IPS display. The features are good as well, with an NVMe SSD and HDD combination, 16 GB of RAM, and a good keyboard on-board. An LTE/UMTS modem can also be installed in the computer if needed.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 14", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Mar 2017 18:07
Canada may soon ban most electronics from passenger cabins.

Canada may also ban laptops and tablets on some flights

Following the US and UK ban on carry-on electronics, the Canadian government is considering doing the same. News reports claiming terrorists are planning battery explosives serve as part of the reason for the ban.
John Garcia, 22 Mar 2017 17:51
The limited-edition OnePlus 3T Midnight Black, available exclusively at HBX. (Source: HBX)

OnePlus 3T Midnight Black limited edition is coming soon

OnePlus announces a limited edition of the OnePlus 3T. Called Midnight Black, the handset will see a limited release on March 24; a general release will follow at a later date.
John Garcia, 22 Mar 2017 17:43
Android O developer preview released

Android O developer preview released

Android O has been released in the form of a developer preview. It's compatible with half a dozen of Google's devices and features almost a dozen major new features and upgrades.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 22 Mar 2017 14:31
People's Republic of China flag, custom Windows 10 by Microsoft now ready

Chinese-customized Windows 10 edition ready for launch

Around a year after hearing about its development from Microsoft officials, it looks like the custom Windows 10 version for Chinese enterprise clients is ready to hit the market.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 13:10
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom Android smartphone launch event, handset available in Malaysia

Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom hits Malaysia

Although it was supposed to launch in the second quarter in the US, the ZenFone 3 Zoom has surfaced in Malaysia with Android Marshmallow on board and powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor. Those interested can get it for around $475 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 11:45
Fossil Q x Cory Richards limited edition smartwatch

Fossil Q x Cory Richards limited edition smartwatch coming next Monday

This limited edition smartwatch is the result of Fossil's first collaboration with National Geographic wildlife photographer Cory Richards and features a design inspired by the Fossil Blue watch. Pricing is unknown for now, but sales are scheduled to begin next Monday.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2017 10:40
The kickstarters say the device will work with both Android and iOS, utilizing a proprietary private signal that works up to 100 feet away. (Source: Superscreen)

Superscreen is a tablet that wirelessly streams content from your smartphone

Superscreen is a kickstarter project that aims to provide you with the big screen of a 10-inch tablet without the redundancy of owning two separate devices.
Douglas Black, 22 Mar 2017 07:50
Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 3310 officially launching this May

Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 3310 officially launching this May

The budget to mid-range smartphones may debut first in Russia followed by India, Europe, and the UK.
Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2017 00:34
Vodafone to launch LTE Turbo with speeds of over 500 Mbps

CeBIT 2017 | Vodafone to launch LTE Turbo with speeds of over 500 Mbps

LTE Turbo will make its debut in over a dozen cities around Germany and for select high-end smartphones including the Pixel XL and Huawei P10 Plus.
Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2017 00:05
Xiaomi Redmi 4x Android smartphone, Xiaomi opens second factory in India

Xiaomi opens second factory in India

Thanks to the addition of a second factory in India, the Chinese brand is now capable of producing one smartphone per second during operational hours. Xiaomi India's head reveals that Xiaomi manufactures locally 95 percent of the Xiaomi handsets sold there.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 23:40
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android flagship on Telus and Rogers get Nougat update

Telus and Rogers release Nougat for the Galaxy S7/Edge

These two Canadian carriers have finally begun to roll out the new firmware to the Galaxy S7 family, thus joining Bell, Virgin Mobile, EastLink, SaskTel, Wind Mobile, and Freedom Mobile.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 22:20
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