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Xiaomi Mi Max Android phablet hits India

Xiaomi Mi Max hits India

This 6.4-inch Android phablet has the same specs as the variant that launched in China, but its price in India is slightly lower - around $220 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2016 21:25
Asus ZenUI custom Android launcher now available on non-Asus handsets

Asus ZenUI now working with non-Asus handsets

From now on, virtually any handset running Android 4.3 or later can use the launcher previously available only on Asus devices.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2016 15:40
Olixar case for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 suggests a curved display design

Olixar cases for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 show up online

The new cases confirm that Samsung's next-gen phablet has a curved display, and its design is similar to that of the Galaxy S7 Edge.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jun 2016 13:55
HP officially announces Chromebook 11 G5 with support for Play Store

HP officially announces Chromebook 11 G5 with support for Play Store

The durable and classroom-friendly notebook is coming later this year just in time for Google's Android Play Store update for Chrome OS systems.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 08:41
Lenovo Moto G4 Smartphone Review

84% Lenovo Moto G4 Smartphone Review

Little brother. We liked the Moto G4 Plus, and now we can review the slightly slimmed-down Moto G4. What are the differences?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5.5", 155 g
Florian Wimmer, 30 Jun 2016 07:09
Dell XPS 13 9350 2016 (FHD, i7-6560U) Notebook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9350 2016 (FHD, i7-6560U) Notebook Review

Businessman's toy. We have already reviewed many different configurations of the Dell XPS 13 (9350). This time we want to describe a variant with Intel i7-6560U CPU, integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540, and matte 1080p display. In addition, we will cover the intensively discussed CABC problem of the XPS 13 with FHD display.
Intel Core i7-6560U, Iris Graphics 540, 13.3", 1.2 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 30 Jun 2016 07:05
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Long-Term Review: Part 2 - Wireless Docks and Terabyte SSDs

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Long-Term Review: Part 2 - Wireless Docks and Terabyte SSDs

Love at second sight? For a few months now, a ThinkPad T460s has been our daily companion. During this time, the notebook really had to prove its qualities over the long haul. Our second long-term update focuses on the WiGig dock as well as the optional 1 TB SSD.
Till Schönborn, 30 Jun 2016 07:02
Google may finally be producing its own smartphone

Google may finally be producing its own smartphone

After having produced the Pixel C, new reports are claiming that the search giant is ready to produce its own smartphone to co-exist with the current Nexus family.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 06:23
Microsoft Surface Phone could be exclusive to corporate customers

Microsoft Surface Phone could be exclusive to corporate customers

Microsoft is still standing firmly behind Windows Phone with significant updates on the new goals of the mobile operating system coming this July.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 05:39
Next BlackBerry smartphone could be a re-branded Alcatel Idol 4

Next BlackBerry smartphone could be a re-branded Alcatel Idol 4

New evidence suggests that the Blackberry "Hamburg" will be handled almost exclusively by TCL with a design based heavily on the mid-range 5.2-inch Alcatel Idol 4.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 04:36
Google may be considering Live Support for new Nexus devices (Source: Android Police)

Google may be considering Live Support for new Nexus devices

The app would allow users to easily contact and speak with service representatives for troubleshooting in a manner similar to Amazon Mayday.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 04:02
Lenovo Solution Center gets patched after discovering major vulnerabilities (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Solution Center gets patched after discovering major vulnerabilities

Owners of Lenovo systems are being urged to update LSC to version 3.3.003 or later to avoid unauthorized takeovers.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2016 03:17
Vivo X7 and X7 Plus smartphones leak

Vivo X7 and X7 Plus specifications leak

The 5.2-inch and 5.7-inch smartphones will carry nearly identical specifications according to leaks ahead of the official announcement. This includes the Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB eMMC.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2016 21:17
Asus ZenPad 3s 10 Android tablet coming July 2016

Asus ZenPad 3s 10 tablet coming in July

The new 9.7-inch slate is expected to feature a 2K display, a hexa-core processor, 4 GB RAM, and a 5900 mAh battery (Quick Charge 3.0 support is also present).
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2016 19:20
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo gets Android Marshmallow

The update has begun to roll out in Europe for the SM-G903F variant, so it should also hit other variants all across the world soon.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2016 15:55
 

AMD Radeon RX 480 Review - The fastest Polaris desktop card at launch

Performance for everyone. Polaris is AMD's solution for the high-revenue segment of dedicated entry-level and mainstream graphics cards. We review the top model Radeon RX 480 in the reference design and evaluate the improvements from the architecture as well as the much smaller 14 nm manufacturing process.
2304 Polaris cores @ 1120MHz, 256 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Klaus Hinum, 29 Jun 2016 15:02
Turing Phone secure Android handset shipments begin July 2016

First Turing Phone units should reach customers next month

Although first pre-orders were placed last August and this secure handset was expected to start shipping in December 2015, it looks like the first units will ship next month.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jun 2016 14:55
Face Off: Lenovo ThinkPad 13 vs. Acer Aspire S 13 vs. HP Spectre 13

Face Off: Lenovo ThinkPad 13 vs. Acer Aspire S 13 vs. HP Spectre 13

For work and home. We compare three more 13.3-inch notebooks designed for office work, home use, and easy carrying. In the end, it's hard not to choose the Spectre for day-to-day and on-the-go workloads.
Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2016 01:15
HTC Desire 530

80% HTC Desire 530 Smartphone Review

Everyone's Desire?HTC offers a new smartphone in the 200-Euro (~$222) category. The Desire 530 aims to impress buyers with a unique design, decent cameras and unusually good sound among other things. Our test reveals whether the smartphone can fulfill this high claim despite entry-level hardware.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Adreno 304, 5", 140 g
Andreas Kilian, 29 Jun 2016 00:53
Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Long-Term Review: Part 1

Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Long-Term Review: Part 1

Love at second sight? The ThinkPad T460s is our daily companion for about three months now – time to take stock for the first time. Can Lenovo’s business flagship confirm its excellent review rating in practice?
Till Schönborn, 29 Jun 2016 00:49
Asus Chromebook Flip C100 convertible to get a Skylake-powered successor

Asus Chromebook tablet with Skylake processor could be in the works

The popular Chromebook Flip might soon get a Skylake-powered sibling that currently seems to be internally known as "Cave."
Codrut Nistor, 28 Jun 2016 21:05
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821/823 scores nearly 155000 points on AnTuTu

Qualcomm Snapdragon 821/823 scores nearly 155000 points on AnTuTu

An upcoming LeEco smartphone has appeared in the benchmark database with scores around 10 percent higher than the existing Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 21:01
Huawei Y6 II and Y6 Compact entry-level smartphones coming soon

Huawei Y6 II and Y6 Compact entry-level smartphones coming soon

The 5.5-inch 6Y II and 5-inch 6Y II Compact are expected to retail for 200 Euros and 150 Euros, respectively, with Kirin and MediaTek processor options.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 19:54
Microsoft to begin phasing out the Surface 3 tablet

Microsoft to begin phasing out the Surface 3 tablet

The aging and less expensive Surface 3 tablet will end production later this year with no known official successors down the road.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 19:15
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android phablet gets Marshmallow update

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets Android Marshmallow

The 1.5 GB update brings Android 6.0.1 to the phablet that arrived back in 2014, also offering the latest security patches, as well as various tweaks and fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Jun 2016 17:55
Asus ROG Strix GL502VY-DS71 Notebook Review

83% Asus ROG Strix GL502VY-DS71 Notebook Review

GTX 980M update. The higher-end SKU adds G-Sync, a GTX 980M, and one more SODIMM slot over the lower-end GL502VT. Its lack of both an 8 GB GDDR5 option and external G-Sync support can be a bit of a bummer. Is this the 15-inch gaming notebook to get for $1700 USD?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 08:41
LG Stylus 2 Smartphone Review

81% LG Stylus 2 Smartphone Review

Is the stylus the star? LG's Stylus 2 already points to the pen in the name. However, the phablet offers a feature that steals the show from the stylus. Find out what this is in our report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.7", 142 g
Florian Wimmer, 28 Jun 2016 07:40
LG K7 Smartphone Review

77% LG K7 Smartphone Review

Social media with hurdles. With the K7, LG promises outstanding selfie-capability at an affordable price point. The 5-inch Android smartphone does many things right, but unfortunately doesn't quite deliver on LG's main promise.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 159 g
Manuel Masiero, 28 Jun 2016 07:37
Oppo Find 9 may have Snapdragon 823 SoC, 8 GB RAM, and 4100 mAh battery

Oppo Find 9 may have Snapdragon 823 SoC, 8 GB RAM, and 4100 mAh battery

The ambitious leak for the 5.5-inch flagship shows it to be a powerhouse with dual 21 MP rear cameras and a large capacity battery.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 02:47
Xiaomi may be preparing a smartwatch for a launch in September

Xiaomi may be preparing a smartwatch for a launch in September

A "Smartwatch" category has appeared on the manufacturer's website just two months after Xiaomi Vice President hinted at a potential wearable.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 01:53
Apple discontinuing its 27-inch Thunderbolt display

Apple discontinuing its 27-inch Thunderbolt Display

A successor to the Thunderbolt Display is nowhere to be seen as Apple sells of it remaining stock.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 21:40
Samsung Ahead wearable device

Samsung trademarks "Ahead" wearable

A new patent filing describes a helmet-shaped smart wearable that might end up launching as a Google Glass alternative some day, although Samsung has already unveiled a device with this name.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 19:30
Lenovo TB-8703N Android tablet at TENAA

Lenovo TB-8703N tablet hits TENAA and GeekBench

This 8-inch slate has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 18:55
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to get successor with 64 GB RAM and blue color option

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 might come in blue

The latest rumor concerning Galaxy Note 5's successor reveals 64 GB of internal storage and black, silver, and blue color options.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 14:55
Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha SA5-271-56HM Convertible Review

86% Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha SA5-271-56HM Convertible Review

Absolute silence. A liquid cooling system in a convertible does not work? Of course it does! For the first time ever, Acer has installed a silent cooling technology in a high-performance convertible based on Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors. This innovation is not the only reason that it is going to get rough on the competition.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 12", 1.3 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 27 Jun 2016 08:37
Acer Aspire F15 F5-573G-53V1 Notebook Review

81% Acer Aspire F15 F5-573G-53V1 Notebook Review

Inexpensive multimedia talent. In the Aspire F15, Acer combines a ULV processor with enough RAM and a dedicated GPU. These specifications appear good on paper and the price is significantly under 1000 Euros ($1104). We will reveal the weaknesses of the Acer Aspire F15 in our in-depth review.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 27 Jun 2016 08:32
More images and specifications leak on ZTE Nubia Z11

More images and specifications leak on ZTE Nubia Z11

Several pictures showing off the thin design and small body of the smartphone have leaked just days before the official unveiling.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 08:28
LeEco Le Max 2 Pro could come with Snapdragon 823 SoC and 8 GB RAM

LeEco Le Max 2 Pro could come with Snapdragon 823 SoC and 8 GB RAM

The first smartphone with 8 GB RAM may be just around the corner and could even be revealed this Thursday at a press event in Beijing, China.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 07:19
Fujitsu unveils Celsius H760 mobile workstation

Fujitsu unveils Celsius H760 mobile workstation

The 15.6-inch notebook updates the outgoing H730 with new internal features including Skylake Xeon options, DDR4 ECC RAM, Thunderbolt 3, and optional 4K UHD.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 02:29
Alleged benchmarks for GeForce 1080M surface online

Alleged benchmarks for GeForce 1080 Notebook surface online

A forum poster is claiming a 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics score of 16893 points and a core clock rate of 1442 MHz out of the GTX 1080M.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2016 06:34
Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C-1W2 with Core i7-6500U and LTE

Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C-1W2 with Core i7-6500U and LTE

The 15.6-inch Tecra A50-C business notebook will now have integrated LTE options with configuration prices reaching 1800 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2016 05:41
LG launches Product Security Response Team for its smartphones

LG launches Product Security Response Team for its smartphones

The new website aims to be a user-friendly stop for LG smartphone owners to read up on current Android vulnerabilities, download updates, and report potential exploits.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2016 05:00
HP Spectre 13 Notebook Review

85% HP Spectre 13 Notebook Review

007 Spectre. HP designed a conventional notebook with a "thickness" of just 10 millimeters, so it is thinner than some first-gen tablets (original iPad: 13 mm). Our full review shows how HP accomplished to fit a fully featured Windows 10 PC into one of the thinnest designs currently available.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.2 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 01 Jun 2016 00:00
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Android tablet gets Marshmallow update in the US

Unlocked Galaxy Tab S2 tablets in the US get Android Marshmallow

The update aims unlocked 8- and 9.7-inch WiFi variants of the slate and comes three weeks after Verizon released it for the locked models on its network.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2016 23:25
Google sets end-of-life dates for its current selection of Nexus devices

Google sets end-of-life dates for its current selection of Nexus devices

Google is committing to a two-year long support cycle for its newer Nexus smartphones and tablets while smaller patches for security flaws will continue for about a year longer.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 23:25
Samsung to focus on fewer smartphone models for higher profits

Samsung to focus on fewer smartphone models for higher profits

The South Korean manufacturer may be switching from the traditional growth-oriented strategy to a newer profit-oriented strategy in the face of a slowing global smartphone market.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 22:01
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin Windows convertible with Intel Skylake processor

Samsung unveils Notebook 7 Spin convertible

This new portable comes in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch variants, powered by Intel Skylake processors and featuring up to 16 GB DDR4 memory.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2016 21:35
Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and modems will support Galileo navigation

Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and modems will support Galileo navigation

Consumer smartphones with common Snapdragon SoCs like those from the 800, 600, or 400 series will receive OTA updates this coming Q3 2016.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 21:35
LG Nexus 5X Android handset to get a HTC-made successor

HTC Sailfish specs surface online

This smartphone is said to have a 5-inch full HD display, an unspecified quad-core 64-bit processor, and 4 GB of memory, all with Android N on top.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2016 16:45
Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft's own testing conditions show Edge outlasting Chrome and Firefox by as much as three and two hours, respectively.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 00:01
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