Nextbit Robin finally hits the market
This 5.2-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 on board and a custom OS focused on cloud services is now finally in stock and can be acquired for $299 USD (free shipping included).
Samsung might lose almost half of its smartphone users
A recent survey suggests that no less than 40 percent of Samsung's smartphone users have plans to drop the maker of the ill-fated Note 7 for another brand when buying their next handset.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Third quarter profit slashed by a third
Samsung expects Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation will wipe operating profit over the next six month. Samsung Electronics plans to normalize its mobile business by expanding sales of flagship models such as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.
Lenovo Moto G4 Play Smartphone Review
Round 4. The Moto G4 Play may be the cheapest device of the Moto G lineup, but Lenovo has not cut all the corners. In our tests, the 5-inch Android smartphone impressed us with its good price-to-performance ratio, good hardware and long runtimes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 APQ8016, Adreno 306, 5", 137 g
FIFA 17 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Engine Switch. Every year, football fans get to choose between the two giants, Pro Evolution Soccer and FIFA. The latter has just been released in its 17th iteration with gleaming graphics. We ran FIFA 17 on multiple notebook and desktop GPUs to check how well the game runs.
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HP Elite x3 Lap Dock hits the market
While this accessory turns the phablet into a regular notebook, it also has a rather high price - no less than $599 USD.
Flexible Xiaomi device shows up online
While most users ask for increased battery life, Xiaomi joins the club of handset makers currently working on flexible touchscreen displays.
Sharp Aquos Xx3 mini Android smartphone now official
This 4.7-inch handset has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor under the hood, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It will hit the market in February 2017.
Futuremark: Android performance of LG Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5
With the major update of PCMark for Android benchmark app Futuremark adds another new feature, the ability to compare scores across Android versions as OS updates can breathe new life into older devices.
Xiaomi Mi Max Prime unveiled in India
This new phablet has an impressive 6.44-inch display and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.
HP Envy 13 gets Kaby Lake processors
The updated variant of the premium notebook that made its debut back in 2015 now features a faster processor and a bigger battery, but also a slightly lower starting price.
LG Innotek: Quick Wireless Charging Pad with 15W
LG announced a 15W Quick Wireless Charging Pad that charges 50 percent into a flat battery in just 30 minutes, or a full charge in 90 minutes. LG claims that the new 15W wireless charger can equal wired quick charging speeds.
Samsung Exynos AP: 14nm FinFET SoC Lineup
Samsung just started mass-producing the Exynos 7 Dual 7270, the first mobile processor designed for wearable devices that is built on the 14-nanometer FinFET process technology. But Samsung has been using the 14nm technology since 2015.
Seagate announces new BarraCuda and FireCuda HDDs
New 2.5-inch drives range from 500 GB up to 5 TB in 7 mm, 9.5 mm, and 15 mm form factors. Multi-tier caching software will be included for improved performance.
Huawei Mate 9 to come in flat and curved screen variants
A recent image shows both different designs for this upcoming handset, but it looks like the curved one will only be available in China, unfortunately.
HP: New Spectre x360 and new Envy Laptops announced
HP updates its consumer laptops with the newest Kaby Lake CPUs. Not only that, the convertible Spectre x360 has received a redesign. One of the changes: Smaller display bezels.
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PC Market: Sales keep falling
The PC market continues to shrink. In the last quarter less PCs were sold then one year ago, yet again. However, the decline in sales wasn´t as big as the market research companies expected it to be.
Huawei Honor 8 and Honor 8 Smart hit India
In addition to the 5.2-inch Honor 8 that is already available in other markets, Huawei also introduced the cheaper Smart, a device targeting the Indian market.
BlackBerry DTEK60 now up for pre-order in the US
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-driven handset formerly known as Argon has a 21 MP main camera, 4 GB RAM, and can be purchased for $499.99 USD.
Apple iPhone 6 "Touch Disease": More law firms join class action lawsuit
Three lawfirms have joined the class action lawsuit against Apple regarding the "Touch Disease" issues on many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus-models from 2014.
Huawei launches Honor Holly 3 Android smartphone
This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB expandable storage, all for a price around $150 USD.
Oppo touts image quality of the Sony IMX 398 sensor in its R9s teasers
Oppo has been busy teasing the R9s lately, letting people know that the Sony IMX 398 sensor will be able to capture amazing pictures thanks to a combination of distinct features like a F/1.7 aperture and dual-core autofocus.
Amazon launches Music Unlimited streaming service
This new on-demand music streaming service features "tens of millions" of songs and starts at $3.99 USD per month (when used exclusively with an Amazon Echo device).
Asus Transformer Mini now up for pre-order
This 10.1-inch Windows convertible uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 "Cherry Trail" processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD storage, its price starting at 399 USD.
Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming later this month
Expected to launch in December, Android 7.1 Nougat will get a Developer Preview release soon, with the Nexus 5X, the Nexus 6P, and the Pixel C the first devices to receive it.
Lenovo Miix 710 and Miix 720 leak online
The upcoming 7xx series Windows convertibles by Lenovo are expected to feature Intel Kaby Lake processors and up to 16 GB memory, but nothing is official yet.
Modular Fairphone 2 smartphone includes replaceable display, battery, and earpiece
The year-old Fairphone 2 is still going strong and continues to be one-of-a-kind in the crowded smartphone market.
Oculus certifies Aorus X7 v6 gaming notebook as "Oculus-Ready"
The 17.3-inch super-thin gaming notebook is now officially backed by Oculus to be one of the first gaming notebooks recommended for Oculus Rift owners.
MSI GS63VR 6RF Stealth Pro Notebook Review
Slim and fast. Thanks to the new Pascal GPU, MSI now packs high-end performance into a slim laptop. The temperature development is okay and other areas of the GS63VR Stealth Pro are convincing as well, but MSI should have another look at the fans.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Cyanogen OS goes modular
Soon after naming a new CEO, Cyanogen Inc. announces that all interested device makers will be able to license just some features instead of a full OS.
Face Off: Asus X302UV vs. HP Envy 13 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 710S
Mainstream 13-inch workbook. You don't have to spend over $1000 USD for a portable 13-inch notebook. These options may not look as pretty as the XPS 13 or Spectre series, but they have just enough features to get the job done.
Samsung kills the Galaxy Note 7
The saga of this ill-fated Android device has come to an abrupt end - in a very expensive move, Samsung completely drops its latest Galaxy Note phablet.
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini successor might arrive next week
Expected to launch as ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S, this handset might focus on mobile photography features as its predecessor, but there are no details available yet.
LG: Preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2016
LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings by business division were not announced, but most analysts say that all divisions but the smartphone division has achieved good performance.
MWC 2017 | Samsung Galaxy S8 migh launch in February 2017
What appears like a leaked image of a future Galaxy Unpacked event suggests that this next-gen flagship is scheduled to show up at MWC 2017.
OnePlus 3: Production stop and new model with LCD-panel possible
According to industry sources, OnePlus could stop production of the OnePlus 3 in order to have free capacities for a follow-up model with LCD-panel and Snapdragon 821 processor.
Nokia D1C shows up on AnTuTu
The first Nokia smartphone with Android has been spotted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 on board, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Qualcomm: Snapdragon 830 units on their way to India
Test units with Qualcomm's next generation processor MSM8998 on board have turned up on India's import/export database Zauba. Most likely, this model will be next year's Snapdragon 830 and power a lot of high-end Android phones in 2017.
Samsung begins production of the Exynos 7 Dual 7270 SoC for wearables
The new 7270 chip is the first 14 nm FinFET processor for wearables. It integrates a full set of connectivity features, including a 4G LTE modem.
Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have been stopped
Samsung issued a statemen, warning users about using the Galaxy Note 7 and asking all retail partners and carriers to stop selling it. This comes just one day after Samsung stopped production of the Galaxy Note 7.
Lenovo ThinkPad P70-20ER000XUS Workstation Review
Pricey yet powerful. Lenovo’s latest P70 configuration features an Intel Xeon Skylake CPU and bumps the GPU to an NVIDIA M4000M, while also introducing NVMe SSD storage. How do these upgrades affect overall performance? And is this still a workstation worth considering today?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, 17.3", 3.7 kg
Razer keynote set for October 20th in Berlin, Germany
The keynote starts at 19:00 CEST with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan expected to announce brand new products for the German market.
LG patent reveals transparent display
Since Samsung's foldable tablets might launch next year, it is no surprise that LG is working on transparent and foldable touchscreen displays as well.
HTC One Watch shows up online
After a very long time in the rumor mill, it looks like the HTC smartwatch might finally be ready to hit the market, as shown by the images that surfaced on Weibo.
Huawei Honor 6X launching next week
This 5.5-inch handset is expected to hit the market powered by a Huawei Kirin 620 processor and to retail for a price of roughly $200 USD.
Gartner: Worldwide PC and smartphone shipments to decline again
Gartner's latest devices forecast figures predict a second consecutive year of decline. Premium ultramobile PCs are the only device type with a forecasted growth. Mobile phone shipments will fall 1.6% in 2016.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime hits the Philippines
This Exynos 7870-powered handset with a 5.5-inch full HD TFT display hits the third market, less than one month after reaching Vietnam and India.
Slickwraps launches Google Pixel and Pixel XL skins
The new Google Pixel handsets just got nine skins each, including carbon, metal, wood, and stone finishes. Each has multiple color choices and costs less than $20 USD.
Chromebooks: Shipments exceed expectations
TrendForce reports 2016 Chromebook shipments exceed expectations with annual growth projected around 30 - 40 percent. Besides having a remarkable shipment record this year, Chromebooks could capture a part of the education market.
Samsung halts Galaxy Note 7 production
After five incidents involving Note 7 units that were supposed to be safe, it looks like Samsung has decided to stop production of this phablet.
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