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Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD

Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD

The modular smartwatch has been delayed until October 2016, but users can pre-order now with four block pieces included.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 00:56
Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

78% Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

Chinese Surface Pro. Cube aims to challenge Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with a Skylake Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 12-inch touchscreen, aluminum casing and an M.2 SSD. In this comparison report you will find out what concessions have had to be made.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12.2", 965 g
Klaus Hinum, 13 Jun 2016 00:42
Noch weit von der Massenproduktion entfernt, das Display funktioniert aber schon.

Lenovo briefly teases flexible displays and foldable tablet concepts

The early prototypes show off Lenovo's plans beyond the Phab 2 Plus and Moto Z smartphones.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 22:55
PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC

PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC

Both desktops and notebooks will continue to decline after an even weaker Q1 2016 than initially anticipated.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 22:16
Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses

Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses

Microsoft is strengthening its focus on corporate customers with a new subscription plan for staying up-to-date on the latest hardware and support services.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 21:18
Google to unveil official name for Android N soon

Google to unveil official name for Android N soon

The public brainstorming of Android N names includes "Nuts", "Noodles", and "Norwegian Smoked Salmon".
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 20:45
Lenovo B50-50 80S2000QGE Notebook Review

75% Lenovo B50-50 80S2000QGE Notebook Review

Dark screen. Lenovo delivers a basic office laptop furnished with a Core i3 processor dubbed B50-50. The manufacturer demands a price of just below 450 Euros (~$506). The laptop is cheaper when Windows 10 is not needed.
Intel Core i3-5005U, HD Graphics 5500, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jun 2016 21:33
Asus F540SA-XX087T Notebook Review

76% Asus F540SA-XX087T Notebook Review

Satisfactory. A simple, 15.6-inch laptop based on a Braswell CPU, the F540SA-XX087T can be purchased for just under 280 Euros (~$315). The price includes Windows 10 and a 500 GB hard drive. Asus has also installed a USB Type-C port in the low-cost computer.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jun 2016 07:07
OnePlus teasing OnePlus 3 camera quality with new pictures

OnePlus teasing OnePlus 3 camera quality with new pictures

Four pictures taken with the OnePlus 3 have been released in anticipation for the new flagship smartphone set for a reveal on June 14.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2016 06:21
Unofficial accessory runs Android on an iPhone (Source: Nick Lee / Tendigi)

Unofficial accessory runs Android on an iPhone

Clever use of software and an external logic board allows the iPhone to act as a "video-out" for Android.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2016 04:34
Hands-on with the new HP Omen gaming series

Hands-on with the new HP Omen gaming series

"Omen by HP" will join the ranks of the Lenovo Y gaming series, Dell Alienware, Acer Nitro, Asus ROG, and others with availability in the next two weeks.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2016 03:51
Rockchip RK3399 chip is now ready for mass production

Rockchip RK3399 is ready for mass production

The chip that Rockchip unveiled back at CES 2016 is now ready for mass production, so the first devices to use it should hit the market in the coming months.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 22:45
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 gets Android Marshmallow

The new firmware is now available for both the 4.7-inch and the 5.5-inch Idol 3 handsets, so both variants receive the usual Marshmallow goodies.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 20:20
Asus X302UV-FN016T Subnotebook Review

80% Asus X302UV-FN016T Subnotebook Review

Dim display. Thanks to the low system noise and good battery runtimes, the 13.3-inch subnotebook from Asus is appealing. These are coupled with a powerful processor and a solid-state Disk. The new GeForce 920MX makes a successful debut, delivering consistently higher frame rates than its predecessor. Unfortunately, once again, the computer comes with an inadequate display.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 920MX, 13.3", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2016 18:56
Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review

Mobile Office. Lenovo's small subnotebook is noteworthy for its very decent keyboard and long battery life. An LTE modem allows access to the Internet while on-the-go. All things considered, the ThinkPad X260 is a solid offering.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2016 18:51
Lenovo/Motorola Moto Z Android handset family with Moto Mods

Lenovo Moto Z is now official

The modular handset previously known as Moto X is now official and is expected to hit the market in September.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 15:55
Motorola Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch gets firmware update

Moto 360 and 360 Sport get new firmware

This Android Wear update comes with minor fixes and improvements, but also packs a few enhancements to the Moto Body fitness app.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 08:45
UK leading in sales of detachables across Western Europe

UK leading in sales of detachables across Western Europe

UK has overtaken Germany in detachable sales with over 300,000 units sold as of Q1 2016 and boosting Apple market share in the region.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 06:46
ZTE Blade V7 Smartphone Review

84% ZTE Blade V7 Smartphone Review

All-rounder. The Blade V7 is the newest mid-price product in ZTE's successful Blade lineup. The device offers a decent configuration at a fair price of 250 Euros (~$282, RRP). Read in our report whether the manufacturer has eliminated the former model's drawbacks and improved in the right places.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.2", 136 g
Marcus Herbrich, 10 Jun 2016 06:35
ZTE Blade A2 offers octa-core SoC for under 110 Euros

ZTE Blade A2 offers an octa-core SoC for under 110 Euros

The 5-inch smartphone launches next week in China and will be one of the cheapest smartphones with an integrated fingerprint sensor.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 05:42
Das Nubia Z11 Max ist ein 6 Zoll-Phablet mit Fokus auf Kameras und Batterielaufzeit

ZTE Nubia Z11 Max launching June 16 for 270 Euros

The 6-inch Nubia Z11 Max will ship with a Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 64 Gb eMMC. LTE support, however, may not cover common European bands.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 04:44
Five Thunderbolt 3-based docking stations designed to be compatible with any notebook sporting the port

Gigabyte unveils Thunderbolt 3 external GPU docking station

The Taiwanese manufacturer showed off multiple conceptual docking stations that make use of the super-speedy 40 Gbps connection bandwidth including the GP-T3GFx and GP-TBT3.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 03:58
Getac unveils B300 ruggedized notebook with Core i7 Skylake options

Getac unveils B300 ruggedized notebook with Core i7 Skylake options

The 13.3-inch fully rugged notebook gets ULV Skylake options and subsequently longer battery life claims.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 03:20
Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September with a GTX 960M GPU

Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September

The GTX 960M docking station made a return at Computex this year with a potentially new launch date.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 02:39
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active AT&T exclusive rugged Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active hits AT&T tomorrow

This rugged Samsung handset debuts tomorrow on AT&T for $26.50 USD for 30 months or $33.13 USD a month for 24 months.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 19:25
Huawei Honor V8 Android handset with IPS-NEO display and HiSilicon Kirin processor

Huawei plans to beat Samsung and Apple in five years

The company's CEO has recently said that Huawei plans to overcome Samsung and Apple, becoming the global leader of the smartphone market within four or five years.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 18:15
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android phablet on Verizon Wireless gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge on Verizon gets Android Marshmallow

In addition to the usual Marshmallow features, the new firmware also brings Android for Work and UHQA to this handset that launched back in late 2014.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 15:50
Google Android usage stats early June 2016 show Marshmallow finally above the 10 percent barrier

​Android Marshmallow usage reaches 10 percent

Back in April, Marshmallow was heading for the 5 percent market share barrier and now has just left behind the 10 percent milestone.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 11:45
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 alleged iris scanner setting image leaks online

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to feature an iris scanner

The successor of the Galaxy Note 5 will have an iris scanner and a recent leaked image shows an option to enable it in Android, but there is no official confirmation yet.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 10:30
Lenovo unveils Phab 2 Pro phablet with Project Tango for $499 USD

Lenovo unveils Phab 2 Pro phablet with Project Tango for $499 USD

The 6.4-inch Phab 2 Plus and Phab 2 will launch for $299 and $199 to complete the new Phab 2 family. Project Tango, however, will be reserved for the higher-end Phab 2 Pro model only.
Allen Ngo, 09 Jun 2016 09:44
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 successor coming spring 2017 with Kaby Lake processor and 16 GB RAM

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 expected to arrive next spring

This new convertible is expected to feature a 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake processor, 16 GB RAM, as well as a 4K display option.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 08:45
Haier shows off Thunderobot ST-R1 gaming notebook (Source: GearBest)

Computex 2016 | Haier shows off Thunderobot ST-R1 gaming notebook

The 14-inch gaming notebook will include an IPS FHD panel, Skylake i7-6700HQ CPU, GTX 965M GPU, and a small 31 Wh battery for an import price of about $1330 USD.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 23:11
Gartner predicting just single-digit growth for smartphone market

Gartner predicting single-digit growth rates for 2016 smartphone market

Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to flatten by 2020 at around 1.9 billion units.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 21:09
BlackBerry Priv sales have been disappointing

BlackBerry Priv sales have been disappointing worldwide

In what is probably a surprise to no one, sales of the Priv smartphone and its slide-out physical keyboard have not been meeting expectations.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 20:06
Samsung Gear Live smartwatch gets Android Wear 1.5 firmware update

Samsung Gear Live gets Android Wear 1.5

Based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, the new firmware does not bring any noticeable changes.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jun 2016 14:50
Motorola Moto Z Android smartphone teaser image shows tricolor frame

Moto Z to feature tricolor frame

This upcoming handset with modular accessories is expected to feature a rather original design, with a tricolor frame.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jun 2016 13:35
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android phablet facing Marshmallow update-related problems

Android Marshmallow update causes problems to multiple Galaxy devices

Users of devices like the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy Note 5 cannot access their devices after updating to Marshmallow as both the old passwords and stored fingerprints are not working.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jun 2016 11:25
Asus ROG Strix GL502VT-DS74 Notebook Review

82% Asus ROG Strix GL502VT-DS74 Notebook Review

Thin, but not too thin. Asus seems to have struck a perfect balance in the race for a thinner and thinner gaming notebook while still maintaining case rigidity and enthusiast-level Nvidia GPU options. Inevitably, some important features have been omitted along the way.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 09:03
Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus may be the first consumer-ready Project Tango smartphone

Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus may be the first consumer-ready Project Tango smartphone

Demoed at CES earlier this year, the Chinese manufacturer may finally be ready to launch a Project Tango smartphone for the masses. Prices and launch dates are expected to be announced tomorrow at Tech World 2016.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 05:09
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now available in Pink Gold across Europe

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now available in Pink Gold across Europe

The attractive Rose Gold color option that Apple popularized has now made its way to Europe after landing in North America last month for the Samsung flagships.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 02:35
OnePlus 3 pre-orders in China start at around 400 Euros

OnePlus 3 pre-orders in China start at around 400 Euros

Up to 1000 users can put down 3000 Yuan each to secure themselves a OnePlus 3 upon launch. The actual launch price, however, will be cheaper than the pre-order price.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2016 02:08
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Intel Pentium (Desktop) G4500T Notebook Processor

Skylake x86 2 cores @ 3000 MHz 14nm
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Intel Core i5 6350HQ Notebook Processor

Skylake x86 4 cores @ 2300 - 3200 MHz 14nm
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Skylake x86 4 cores @ 2200 - 2800 MHz 14nm
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Skylake x86 4 cores @ 2500 - 3100 MHz 14nm
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Skylake x86 4 cores @ 2700 - 3500 MHz 14nm
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Android handset IP68 rated AT&T exclusive launch

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active coming to AT&T

This rugged flagship has about the same specs as the North American Galaxy S7, but features a larger battery and better protection from the elements.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2016 20:45
Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC

Samsung unveils Galaxy J3 Pro smartphone

This 5-inch affordable handset is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chip, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, coming only with Android Lollipop (fortunately, a Marshmallow update has been confirmed).
Codrut Nistor, 07 Jun 2016 18:00
Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK (Core i7) Subnotebook Review

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 710S-13ISK (Core i7) Subnotebook Review

Noble companion. Lenovo did a good job with the new aluminum subnotebook in terms of design. A quick look at the specs suggests decent performance but also reveals the meager port variety. What about the input devices, display, emissions and the runtimes?
Intel Core i7-6560U, Iris Graphics 540, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 07 Jun 2016 10:03
Intel claims Apollo Lake will be 30 percent faster than Braswell

Intel claims Apollo Lake will be 30 percent faster than Braswell

The 14 nm Apollo Lake platform should be coming this Fall with faster performance and 15 percent longer battery life.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 07 Jun 2016 07:11
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