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Huawei Y6 Pro set for global launch

Huawei Y6 Pro set for global launch

The handset comes with a 5-inch 720p display, dual-SIM capability, as well as a 4,000 mAh battery.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 11 Feb 2016 14:56
Lenovo launches Vibe P1 Turbo smartphone

Lenovo launches Vibe P1 Turbo smartphone

The 5.5-inch handset features an all-metal body with Gorilla Glass 3 on top, as well as a physical home button and a fingerprint reader.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 11 Feb 2016 10:17
XCOM 2 Notebook Benchmarks

XCOM 2 Notebook Benchmarks

Just one more round, honey. While XCOM 2's gameplay has been received with great enthusiasm, XCOM 2's graphics currently leave something to be desired. Read on to find out which laptop GPUs will enable players to effectively wipe the aliens off the face of the Earth.
Florian Glaser, 11 Feb 2016 06:25
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets another Android 5.1.1 update

Verizon Galaxy Note 4 receives another Android 5.1.1 update

Although its hardware is fully capable to run Marshmallow and it already got Android 5.1.1, this phablet on Verizon receives a new Lollipop update.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2016 22:45
Samsung files trademark request for always-on displays

Samsung files trademark request for always-on displays

The "Always-on Display" trademark with the USPTO could apply to the upcoming Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagships.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2016 21:01
LG G4 on AT&T gets the Android Marshmallow update

AT&T LG G4 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

After US Cellular, Sprint and T-Mobile did the same, AT&T finally delivers this update to the LG G4 handsets on its network.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2016 19:25
HTC One M10 rumored to have a 5.2-inch WQHD display

HTC One M10 rumored to have a 5.2-inch WQHD display

Existing rumors of a 5.1-inch display are false, at least according to a tweet from @LlabTooFar.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2016 19:07
Gionee S6 smartphone with VoLTE now available in India for 260 Euros

Gionee S6 smartphone with VoLTE now available in India for 260 Euros

The S6 is the company's first smartphone with 4G and VoLTE. Other features include a MediaTek MT6753 SoC, 3 GB RAM, and a chassis consisting of 89 percent metal.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2016 17:53
Acer Aspire ES1-731-P4A6 Notebook Review

78% Acer Aspire ES1-731-P4A6 Notebook Review

Braswell Office. With the Acer Aspire ES1-731 you will get a simple 17.3-inch office notebook. It works quietly, requires little energy and delivers a decent keyboard.
Intel Pentium N3700, HD Graphics (Braswell), 17.3", 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Feb 2016 17:44
LG G5 Always ON official teaser

LG G5 to feature "Always ON" display

This flagship launches later this month and, according to the latest official teaser, features a display with always-on capabilities.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2016 14:55
Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Notebook Review

83% Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Notebook Review

The hunt continues. The Predator 17 is the second device from Acer's new gaming series. Despite the bulky chassis, the cooling solution cannot completely convince us.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 17.3", 4.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Feb 2016 02:58
Vaio Z Flip convertible with Skylake now available for pre-order

Vaio Z Flip convertible with Skylake now available for pre-order

Prices start at $1800 USD for the lower-end model with a ULV Core i5-6267U CPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, and 13.3-inch 2560 x 1440 resolution touchscreen.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 20:50
Amazon Fire tablet now available for just $40 USD

Amazon Fire tablet now available for just $40 USD

The 7-inch tablet gets a 20 percent price cut to become one of the most affordable Fire devices yet.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 19:50
Huawei GX8 now available in the US

Huawei GX8 now available in the US

Curiously, it is $150 more expensive than the similarly built and specced Huawei-made Honor 5X smartphone.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 09 Feb 2016 10:21
OnePlus 2 gets official price cut to 345 Euros

OnePlus 2 gets official price cut to 345 Euros

The permanent price cut will also apply to owners who have already purchased the smartphone within the last two weeks.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 06:48
LG V10 Smartphone Review

87% LG V10 Smartphone Review

Technical twin. The configuration of LG's V10 reminds us strongly of the G4. The South Korean company has equipped the handset with a second screen and an additional front-facing lens. Discover whether the surcharge is justified in this report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.7", 192 g
Daniel Schmidt, 09 Feb 2016 06:44
Dell XPS 15 9550 (Core i7, FHD) Notebook Review

88% Dell XPS 15 9550 (Core i7, FHD) Notebook Review

Finally on its feet. After a series of software issues, we decided to check up once again on a different SKU of the XPS 15 to see if those problematic areas have been patched up. The results are outstanding.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 06:43
Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE Notebook Review

81% Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE Notebook Review

Lack of endurance. Lenovo's 13.3-inch subnotebook attracts with its good connectivity. However, the battery life is, unfortunately, just middling.
Intel Core i7-5500U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Feb 2016 04:22
Apple iPhone 5SE may come in Rose Gold color option

Apple iPhone 5SE may come in Rose Gold color option

The previously rumored Pink or Hot Pink color options will not be available says 9to5Mac. Instead, the familiar Rose Gold will be an option for the unannounced 4-inch iPhone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Feb 2016 23:28
HTC One M10 photo leaks (Source: Evleaks)

HTC One M10 photo leaks

Courtesy of @Evleaks, the image shows the purported high-end smartphone to be more similar to the mainstream One A9 that the actual One M9 flagship.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 08 Feb 2016 20:48
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 now $100 cheaper

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 now $100 cheaper

For example, the Surface Pro 4 with Core i5 can now be bought at the same price as a Core M-powered model before the discount.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 08 Feb 2016 10:33
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone surfaces on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone surfaces on GFXBench

The smartphone may carry a Snapdragon 652 SoC and a 5.5-inch FHD display instead of a 6-inch QHD display as previously thought.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 08 Feb 2016 07:38
MSI GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking now available

MSI GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking now available

The first ever notebook with integrated Tobii eye-tracking will set users back $2600 USD and come bundled with The Division.
Allen Ngo, 07 Feb 2016 23:04
Google Pixel C Tablet Review

90% Google Pixel C Tablet Review

Notebook ambitions. Powerful SoC, good display, a brand-new Android 6.0 and even an optional keyboard: The 10.2-inch Google Pixel C wants to compete with high-end tablets and it can actually leave a very good impression in our review.
Nvidia Tegra X1, NVIDIA Tegra X1 Maxwell GPU, 10.2", 517 g
Manuel Masiero, 07 Feb 2016 21:37
Samsung Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820 SoC appears on Geekbench

Samsung Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820 SoC appears on Geekbench

While listings with the Exynos 8890 SoC are not new, this is the first appearance of a Samsung model with the Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Feb 2016 20:51
Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 2016 versions now at Bluetooth SIG

Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 2016 editions now at Bluetooth SIG

The entry-level Galaxy J series has popped up again in official documents as the SM-J5108 and and SM-J7108.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Feb 2016 07:07
Google KitKat and Lollipop remain the most active versions of Android

Google KitKat and Lollipop remain the most active versions of Android

A little more than one percent of all active Android users are running Android 6.0 Marshmallow according to Google's own metrics.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 07 Feb 2016 06:19
Acer Aspire ES1-521-87DN Notebook Review

78% Acer Aspire ES1-521-87DN Notebook Review

Overpriced. The Aspire cannot boast with exceedingly high computing power. Then again, it pleases with a very low operating noise and decent keyboard. However, Acer demands the ridiculous price of 500 Euros (~$557) for the laptop.
AMD A8-6410, Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L), 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Feb 2016 04:51
ZeroLemon 8500 mAh battery case for Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 get 8500 mAh battery case from ZeroLemon

These new battery cases can provide three full charges while protecting the handsets as well, although they are quite bulky.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2016 01:30
Google Project Ara shows up on GFXBench with Snapdragon 810 and 13.8-inch display

Google Project Ara modular device hits GFXBench

Although the result of this project should be a smartphone, the device spotted on GFXBench uses a 13.8-inch display and Android Marshmallow, but also a Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB RAM, so it might be a large screen tablet after all.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2016 22:45
Amazon France momentarily lists Microsoft Lumia 650 for sale

Amazon France momentarily lists Microsoft Lumia 650 for sale

The preemptive listing confirms many previous rumors and a suggested retail price of 230 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2016 21:43
Google updates Android Wear with speaker support and new gestures

Google adds speaker support and new gestures to Android Wear

The updated operating system for smartwatches now allows owners of such devices to make and take calls over Bluetooth, also offering new gestures.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2016 21:30
Toshiba is now 479.4 billion Yen in the red according to latest FY2015 report

Toshiba is now 479.4 billion Yen in the red according to latest FY2015 report

After being caught in an accounting scandal earlier last year, the Japanese manufacturer is down 5.43 billion Euros as it continues to face restructuring struggles from within the company.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2016 20:58
Xiaomi Mi 5 to support NFC and 4G LTE

Xiaomi Mi 5 to support NFC and 4G LTE

Xiaomi CEO boasts NFC and 4G support as more images of the final retail packaging leak online.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2016 20:13
ZTE Blade A452 Smartphone Review

80% ZTE Blade A452 Smartphone Review

Big battery. While focus is placed on a thin-as-possible line in many other smartphones, ZTE's Blade A456 sacrifices that for a relatively generously sized 4000 mAh battery. Our report reveals whether that also ensures a long battery life.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 157 g
Andreas Kilian, 05 Feb 2016 19:17
Lenovo IdeaPad 100-15IBD Notebook Review

75% Lenovo IdeaPad 100-15IBD Notebook Review

Low-cost Core i3. Laptops from the low-cost sector are mostly equipped with Braswell processors or AMD APUs nowadays. Neither of these is the strongest of their kind. Lenovo has taken a different approach and installed a Core i3 processor from the Broadwell generation in its IdeaPad.
Intel Core i3-5005U, HD Graphics 5500, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Feb 2016 19:12
LG G5 cases reveal dual rear cameras with dual LED Flash

LG G5 cases reveal dual rear cameras with dual LED Flash

Accessories for the upcoming LG G5 show off key hardware features leading up to an official reveal this coming February 21st.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2016 01:03
HTC posts record losses as of Q4 2015

HTC posts record losses as of Q4 2015

Sales down by almost half during the last quarter resulting in losses of about 91.82 million Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2016 23:56
More Microsoft Lumia 650 press images surface

More Microsoft Lumia 650 press images surface

The chassis is expected to be very similar to the current Lumia 550 series and with a retail price of around 200 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2016 22:47
More hands-on photos and renders leak on Microsoft Lumia 850

More hands-on photos and renders leak on Microsoft Lumia 850

Windows phones haven't been a success story for Microsoft. Nonetheless, the impending Lumia 850 may be just around the corner with more leaks from Chiniese blogging site Weibo.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2016 03:33
OnePlus Valentine's Day promo includes free StyleSwap cover

OnePlus Valentine's Day promo includes free StyleSwap cover

The StyleSwap cover retails for $27 and will be free for a limited time while supplies last.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2016 01:12
Lenovo reporting higher profits and slower sales

Lenovo reporting higher profits and slower sales

While overall sales are down 8 percent for its Q3 2015/2016 fiscal quarter, net income is up 14 percent YoY.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Feb 2016 23:55
Isaac Mizrahi smartwatch engineered by HP

HP-powered Isaac Mizrahi smartwatch now available

This smartwatch has basic notifications, its face is framed by Swarovski crystals, and has a price of $249.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2016 22:22
Acer Aspire R13 R7-372T Convertible Review

84% Acer Aspire R13 R7-372T Convertible Review

Now with Thunderbolt 3. The Aspire R13's main distinguishing factor is the quad-hinge design, which allows for several different display positions and hence operating modes. Even sans those hinges, the Aspire would still appeal, as it does well in almost all categories. Along with an update to the Skylake-generation of processors, the new model now also contains a Thunderbolt 3 port.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2016 19:36
Rise of the Tomb Raider Notebook Benchmarks

Rise of the Tomb Raider Notebook Benchmarks

Precision landing. After several rather poor PC ports (Batman Arkham Knight, Just Cause 3, Call of Duty Black Ops 3, etc.), the latest iteration of Tomb Raider finally leaves a better impression on the PC. We tested the action title on multiple notebook GPUs and checked the performance. Update: GT630M, HD 4000, M385X, Iris Pro 5200, 920M, M280X, Kaveri R7 added.
Florian Glaser, 01 Feb 2016 00:00
Asus ZenBook Pro UX501VW Notebook Review

84% Asus ZenBook Pro UX501VW Notebook Review

Skylake all-rounder. The popular UX501 series gets Skylake, DDR4, USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 2.0, and a few other minor changes. Is this a vast improvement over last year's Haswell model?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Feb 2016 09:01
Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ACZ Notebook Review

74% Lenovo IdeaPad Y700-15ACZ Notebook Review

Badly designed. Even though it might not be the fault of the processor manufacturer, AMD-based notebooks do not have the best reputation. The reviewed model of the new Lenovo Y700 confirms this statement. The alleged gaming notebook is hardly suitable for gaming, although the performance should be sufficient in theory.
AMD FX-8800P, Radeon R9 M385X, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 03 Feb 2016 08:36
UK AI firm SwiftKey joins Microsoft

Microsoft buys SwiftKey

Eight years since its debut, UK-based artificial intelligence firm SwiftKey joins the Redmond giant, and its technology will be used with Word Flow for Windows.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2016 06:58
Android KitKat still dominatest the market in early February 2016

Android KitKat still dominates the market

While Android Marshmallow has finally surpassed 1 percent, new data from Google reveals that KitKat is the most popular Android version, with more than 35 percent market share.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Feb 2016 06:41
Xiaomi confirms US Mobile is not an authorized reseller of its smartphones

Xiaomi confirms US Mobile is not an authorized reseller of its smartphones

The Chinese manufacturer is still not offering its smartphones directly to customers in the United States despite US Mobile unofficially jumping the gun.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 03 Feb 2016 02:41
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