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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
Apple Clips video editing app on iPad, launch scheduled for April 2017

Apple Clips video editing app coming next month

This simple video editing app is Apple's answer to Snapchat and Instagram Stories and will launch in early April to fill the gap between iMovie and Camera's slideshow feature Memories.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 21:05
HTC releases limited edition U Ultra

HTC releases limited edition U Ultra

The phone behind HTC's vague teaser has been revealed. Is a sapphire covered U Ultra with 128GB of memory worth the hype and higher price?
Nicholas Morbidelli, 21 Mar 2017 18:36
Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Android phablet soon coming to new markets

International variant of Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro hits FCC

A few months after its quiet debut in China, this 5.7-inch phablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor under the hood surfaces at FCC, so we should see it reach new markets soon.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 18:15
ZTE Blade A510 Smartphone Review

78% ZTE Blade A510 Smartphone Review

Photo expert in the low-cost sector? The Chinese manufacturer ZTE advertises its latest entry-level smartphone Blade A510 as the absolutely best choice for price-conscious buyers wanting first-rate photos and videos. Find out just how good the rear-facing, 13-MP camera in the low-cost handset really is in our in-depth review.
Mediatek MT6735P, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 130 g
Marcus Herbrich, 21 Mar 2017 17:31
People who work during their flight are among those affected by the ban.

Laptops and tablets are banned by the US and UK on various flights

First the US, now the UK. A US ban on carry-on consumer electronics larger than a cellphone, such as laptops, tablets, and e-readers, has been expanded to include UK flights. The ban covers flights to and from airports in several Muslim-majority countries.
John Garcia, 21 Mar 2017 16:54
The new tappable shortcuts provide convenient access to information and tools. (Source: Google)

Google app and mobile site now display shortcuts to popular topics and tools

The Google app and mobile site now feature shortcuts to popular topics and services, grouped into cards by function. Android users get exclusive access to Google-specific tools as well as fun mini-games.
John Garcia, 21 Mar 2017 16:40
The iPhone SE now has double its original storage capacity. (Source: Apple)

Apple upgrades the iPhone SE's storage capacity

The iPhone SE's 16 GB and 64 GB models are upgraded to 32 GB and 128 GB, respectively. The more spacious model gets a $50 price increase, while the base model's price stays the same.
John Garcia, 21 Mar 2017 16:11
Meet the new iPad. (Source: Apple)

Apple unveils a new iPad, new iPhone 7 model

The new iPad starts at $329 and will be available starting March 24. It features a 9.7-inch screen, a 64-bit A9 processor, and iOS 10. Also, a (PRODUCT) RED model for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is now available.
John Garcia, 21 Mar 2017 14:21
Coolpad Note 5 Lite Android smartphone now available for purchase in India via Amazon

Coolpad Note 5 Lite hits India

This 5-inch Android Marshmallow handset is powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6735CP processor, next to 3 GB RAM, 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage, and a 13 MP camera. It uses a 2,500 mAh battery and retails for roughly $125 USD or $168 USD, depending on the storage option chosen.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 12:13
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AMD PRO A12-9830B Notebook Processor

Bristol Ridge x86 4 cores @ 3000 - 3700 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD PRO A12-9830B laptop processor (CPU).
Asus ZenPad 8 Android tablet could get a 12-core successor soon

Mystery Asus tablet hits GFXBench

This unknown Android Nougat-driven tablet that surfaced on GFXBench is listed with a MediaTek MT8173 processor that usually has four cores, but this time it was detected as a dodeca-core part.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 10:10
Test Toshiba Portégé X20W

88% Toshiba Portégé X20W (7600U, 512 GB) Convertible Review

360 degrees on a diet. Toshiba saves in terms of weight. The X20W is lighter than every other 360-degree convertible and even lighter than most tablets with a keyboard dock. Do stability and cooling come up short?
Intel Core i7-7600U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 21 Mar 2017 10:07
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AMD PRO A12-9800B SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Bristol Ridge x86 4 cores @ 2700 - 3600 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD PRO A12-9800B (Bristol Ridge 2 modules) laptop processor (CPU).
The program uses a simple interface that asks users to select their files and folders to be transferred. (Source: Slashgear)

Microsoft introduces "Mac to Surface" data migration utility

Microsoft has quietly released a data migration utility to assist Mac users to switch to a PC.
Douglas Black, 21 Mar 2017 09:13
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Mediatek MT8173C Chromebook SoC

Cortex-A72/-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 2100 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the ARM based quad-core Mediatek MT8173C Chromebook SoC.
LeEco Le Pro3 Android phablet, LeEco to withdraw from the US

LeEco apparently failed in the US

Although this Chinese company managed to set in motion its expansion in the area last October, LeEco is now planning to sell the Silicon Valley property they purchased from Yahoo.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2017 08:55
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

ARMv7 ARM 4 cores @ 1600 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 processor (CPU).
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8028 Tablet SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

ARMv7 ARM 4 cores @ 1600 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8028 processor (CPU).
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 1400 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor (CPU).
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Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform SoC

Cortex-A7 ARM 2 cores @ 1100 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm 205 SoC for smartphones (CPU).
Fujitsu unveils VR Ready Celsius H970 mobile workstation

CeBIT 2017 | Fujitsu unveils VR Ready Celsius H970 mobile workstation

The 17.3-inch workhorse will launch next month with Intel Xeon processor options and Quadro GPUs up to the P5000.
Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2017 00:35
Xiaomi Redmi 4A Android smartphone launches in India

Low-end Xiaomi Redmi 4A launches in India

This sub-$100 USD smartphone will be sold exclusively online, via Amazon India and Mi.com, starting on March 23. Its specs include a Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 23:55
The Guess Connect with Android Wear 2.0 is expected this fall. (Source: Guess)

Fashion company Guess to release Android Wear smartwatches

The global fashion company is joining the growing list of smartwatch retailers this fall.
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2017 22:31
OnePlus One flagship killer most popular handset with LineageOS on board

LineageOS hits the one million users mark

Just a few months after rising from CyanogenMod's ashes, LineageOS has more than one million users, OnePlus One being the handset with the most installs. The second spot belongs to OnePlus 3 and 3T.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 22:25
You can now swipe your fingerprint to access your notifications on the Nexus 6P. (Source: Android Central)

New Android 7.1.2 beta fixes bugs, adds much-awaited fingerprint feature

This second Android 7.1.2 beta build brings the much-awaited fingerprint swipe notification gesture to the Nexus 6P. It also fixes miscellaneous bugs introduced in the previous beta build.
John Garcia, 20 Mar 2017 22:07
Fujitsu announces Lifebook U937 and S937 business notebooks

CeBIT 2017 | Fujitsu announces 13.3-inch Lifebook U937 and S937 starting at 1650 Euros

The super-light S937 will come in at just under 1 kg while the U937 promises double-digit battery life with its modular secondary battery.
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2017 21:36
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor

ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S debuts in India

This 5.2-inch handset goes on sale in India tomorrow exclusively via Amazon for around $260 USD. Its highlights include a 23 MP main camera, a Snapdragon 625 processor, and 4 GB RAM.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 21:04
Asus gearing up for a new 9.6-inch Android tablet

Asus gearing up for a new 9.6-inch Android tablet

A GFXBench entry strongly hints at a Galaxy Tab S3 competitor from Asus with a MediaTek SoC and a similar 9.6-inch 4:3 QXGA display.
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2017 20:25
Ben heck tears into the Nintendo Switch. (Source: The Ben Heck Show)

Ben Heck tears the Nintendo Switch apart

Ben Heck, known for poking around in modern and retro electronics, tore into the Nintendo Switch to see what was inside. The console seems to be fairly accessible and serviceable.
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2017 20:02
The original iPhone. (Source: iDownloadBlog)

Apple's iPhone 8 will look similar to the original iPhone

Industry officials claim that Apple's next iPhone will have a curved, all-glass back case. This design resembles the original iPhone, whose back case was also curved but made of aluminum. The new iPhone is expected to be larger and slimmer than the original though.
John Garcia, 20 Mar 2017 19:46
Sony Xperia L1 Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6737T processor and 2 GB RAM

Sony intros Xperia L1 mid-range smartphone

This MediaTek MT6737T-powered, 5.5-inch handset features 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, coming with Android Nougat out of the box. It will go on sale worldwide in late April for an unspecified price.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 19:45
Oppo F3 Plus specifications revealed through GFXBench

Oppo F3 Plus specifications revealed through GFXBench

Final packaging for the 6-inch smartphone may also already be out in the wild. The F3 Plus is expected to carry a Snapdragon 653 SoC and a wide-angle 120-degree front-facing camera for easier selfies.
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2017 19:42
Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform is now official, first devices to use it coming in second quarter

Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform now official

This new mobile chip was unveiled in New Delhi and promises to bring 4G LTE connectivity to low-end handsets, the first devices to use it being expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2017.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 18:45
A leaked photo of the ZTE Quartz. (Source: Android Police)

ZTE's upcoming smartwatch runs Android Wear 2.0, lacks some useful features

An anonymous source has leaked new images and details for the ZTE Quartz. The source reveals that the Quartz runs on the recently-launched Android Wear 2.0. At the same time, it lacks several features found in other smartwatches, such as a heart rate monitor and NFC.
John Garcia, 20 Mar 2017 17:42
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) for AT&T hits FCC

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) for AT&T hits FCC

Not long after the report that mentioned its arrival on Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile, the Galaxy J7 (2017) for AT&T surfaces on FCC as well. Sadly, there is no official confirmation of its arrival yet.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 17:35
Bixby is Samsung's take on the digital voice assistant. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung officially announces Bixby virtual assistant

Samsung's new digital assistant, Bixby, is "fundamentally different" from the competition's digital assistants. With advanced artificial intelligence at its core, Bixby will debut on the Galaxy S8. Samsung hopes to eventually bring the assistant to all of its appliances.
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2017 16:22
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 Pro tablet with Windows 10

Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 and Mi Pad 3 Pro leak online

Both upcoming tablets are expected to retail for less than $250 USD, offering 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, Intel Cherry Trail processor, and Android Nougat (Mi Pad 3) or Windows 10 (Mi Pad 3 Pro) on board.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 13:26
Swatch to launch its first smartwatch next year loaded with a proprietary operating system

Swatch working on its own OS for wearables

Bloomberg reveals that this well-known Swiss watchmaker is working on its own operating system for wearables and plans to release its first smartwatch that would use it by the end of next year.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 10:05
BLU Life One X2 Mini 5-inch Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 and 4 GB RAM

BLU Products Life One X2 Mini hits Amazon

This Android handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, having a 5-inch full HD display, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage space, all for a price of just $179.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2017 08:30
Much faster than the transistors found in NAND cells, 3D XPoint uses a latticework of filaments to store data via resistance. (Source: Micro, Intel)

Intel's super-fast Optane SSD now available for enterprises

Douglas Black, 20 Mar 2017 07:58
Galaxy S8 prices and colors leaked on Twitter

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ colors leaked on Twitter

An image of the upcoming Galaxy S8 and S8+ was recently revealed on Twitter. They will be offered in three colors, at least initially.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 20 Mar 2017 05:50
OxygenOS 4.1.0 (Android 7.1.1) rolling out for OnePlus 3 and 3T

OxygenOS 4.1.0 (Android 7.1.1) rolling out for OnePlus 3 and 3T

The OnePlus 3 and 3T join the ranks of devices running the very latest build of Nougat, version 7.1.1. Expect to receive the update any day now.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 20 Mar 2017 05:08
Nokia to provide monthly updates to Android phones

Nokia to provide monthly updates to Android phones

Nokia commits to rigorous update policy in recent tweet. Monthly security updates will be provided indefinitely for Nokia's latest devices.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 20 Mar 2017 04:57
Doogee Shoot 1 Smartphone Review

79% Doogee Shoot 1 Smartphone Review

Are two always better than one? Dual-camera systems are no longer restricted to high-end smartphones - not in a year as technologically sophisticated as 2017. Now even entry-level models can boast of back cameras with two modules: enter the Shoot 1 model from the Chinese manufacturer Doogee. But is the second camera in the low-budget device really a boon? Our comprehensive review reveals the answer.
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 167 g
Marcus Herbrich, 20 Mar 2017 04:10
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NVIDIA Quadro M1200 - Benchmarks and Specs

640 Maxwell cores @ 991MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro M1200 graphics card for workstation laptops.
The CI549 Nano is a passively cooled mini PC made for businesses. (Source: ZOTAC)

Zotac set to release business-centric mini PCs at CeBIT 2017

The small form factor PCs are meant for business professionals and sport features like Intel AMT and Intel UNITE.
Sam Medley, 19 Mar 2017 16:17
In a move later echoed by Samsung, LG mis-diagnosed the original problem and sent out replacements with the same issue. (Source: Photorec.tv)

LG faces class-action lawsuit over G4 and V4 hardware faults

LG is facing a class-action lawsuit over bootloops in their G4 and V10 handsets. Customers first complained of the issue over a year ago and were offered replacements, yet many of the replacement smartphones still suffered from the same issues.
Douglas Black, 19 Mar 2017 07:51
China has been facing criticism regarding economic policies viewed as unfriendly to many foreign companies. (Source: Karishma Sheth)

Apple invests US$500 million into opening two more Chinese R&D centers

Apple has announced it will open two more research and development centers in Suzhou and Shanghai. The two additional centers will join the existing two slated to open in Beijing and Shenzhen. The total cost of the investment will be at least US$500 million.
Douglas Black, 19 Mar 2017 07:28
Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer Edition (i5-7600K, 4K UHD, GTX 1080, MSI 16L13) Laptop Review

85% Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer Edition (i5-7600K, 4K UHD, GTX 1080, MSI 16L13) Laptop Review

Notebook gaming with desktop Kaby Lake. A notebook equipped with a standard LGA 1151 socket may sound super-powerful, but the benefits are minimal compared to the drawbacks that entail.
Intel Core i5-7600K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 15.6", 3.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 19 Mar 2017 07:02
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