Apple could unveil three new iPad models come 2017 with potential for OLED by 2018
Analysts are expecting lower iPad sales this year with a comeback in 2018 should Apple incorporate flexible OLED panels onto its iPad series.
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Xiaomi handset shipments dropping in China
Xiaomi lost no less than 38 percent in the quarter that has ended on the Chinese market compared to the same period of last year.
Chromebook sales to exceed 17 million units by 2023
With over 5.4 million units sold in 2014 and driven by the strong demand in the education sector, the Chromebook market is expected to continue its growth in the years to come.
Verizon and T-Mobile already shipping the Galaxy Note7
Although the official launch date is August 19th, both carriers have started shipping Samsung's latest Android phablet.
Foxconn acquires Sharp
After completing this $3.5 billion deal, Foxconn appointed Tai Jeng-wu as Sharp's new president and chief executive.
Notebook market down 4 percent worldwide as of H1 2016
Key manufacturers like Apple, Acer, Samsung, and Toshiba have shipped drastically fewer units this year thus far compared to H1 2015.
HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook Review
Successful reiteration. High-quality input devices, a Full HD panel, long battery life - it seems as if HP has bundled a convincing office package with its ProBook 640 G2. Unfortunately, some weaknesses in details ruin the otherwise good overall impression.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 2 kgGlobal tablet shipments continue to drop
Global tablet shipments dropped by 12 percent in Q2 2016, maintaining the trend that is expected to change by 2018.
Lenovo announces 48 TB SSD, Seagate to reach 60 TB
The new drives under development by Lenovo and Seagate promise to offer a very large amount of storage space, but both will target servers instead of desktop PCs and notebooks.
New details emerge on AMD Raven Ridge notebook platform
The successor to both Bristol Ridge and Stoney Ridge will be a scalable architecture from as low as 4 W up to 35 W with a launch window by early-mid 2017.
Micron intros its first 3D NAND memory for mobile devices
Micron's first mobile-optimized 3D NAND chip offers 32 GB of storage space and is compliant with the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.1 specification.
Samsung leads the global enterprise SSD market
With a 34 percent share of the global enterprise SSD market, the South Korean conglomerate is now the top supplier of SSDs used in corporate data centers.
Kobo Aura ONE e-reader coming soon
After reaching the FCC last week, this 7.8-inch e-reader gets listed by a Dutch retailer on its way to the official launch.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 has "the most innovative and high performance" display
Same as its predecessor, the new phablet gets the crown for best display currently available in a smartphone/phablet from DisplayMate.
Samsung Pay has a serious vulnerability
This security issue affects any credit card, debit card or prepaid card that works with Samsung Pay, but the gift cards are safe from wireless skimming.
Incipio acquires Griffin
Not long after announcing the acquisition of Skullcandy, the Irvine-based accessories company moves on and buys Griffin Technology for an undisclosed amount.
Samsung Gear IconX delayed in the US
Although these activity tracking earbuds are already available in other markets and were expected to hit the US on August 14th, it looks like their new US launch date is August 19th.
Toshiba's new storage modules for tablets, ready to hit the market
Although Toshiba is out of the tablet market, they have just added a new TLC 3D NAND to its BG1 SSD card portfolio, a storage solution mainly aimed at tablets.
HTC revenue has fallen 43 percent YoY as of Q2 2016
Net losses are down YoY from 87.4 million Euros to 74.3 million Euros. The company will continue to rely on the HTC 10 and the Vive VR headset to keep it afloat throughout the rest of the year.
Windows 10 to get two major updates in 2017
Next to the usual minor patches, Microsoft plans to issue two major updates with new features next year.
China might get a Galaxy Note 7 with 6 GB RAM
Although the Note7 for the rest of the world does not have a 6 GB RAM variant yet, it looks like one is headed for China, but nothing is official yet.
ZTE plans to release a crowdsourced phone in 2017
Announced earlier this year, ZTE's Project CSX now launches in the US as "a new method for developing products that engages directly with consumers at every step of the development process."
OnePlus 3 sales temporarily stopping in Europe
Although its predecessors were not extremely successful in Europe, OnePlus 3 is now facing massive sales that force its maker to temporarily halt sales.
Samsung Q2 2016 financial results are up once again YoY
The South Korean manufacturer is doing better than ever with sales up 4.94 percent YoY to 50.94 trillion Won.
DigiTimes already spelling doom for Xiaomi and Huawei notebooks
Shipments and sales forecasts have declined drastically for the Chinese manufacturers according to suppliers close to the Taiwanese source.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update is now available
This major update comes with multiple interface improvements, extension support for Microsoft Edge, various enhancements to Cortana, and much more.
Adoption rate of USB Type-C has been slower than expected
DigiTimes cites higher prices and electric current demands as primary factors holding back the reversible USB port.
LG V20 to launch as the first Android Nougat handset
LG has been supporting Android for a long time, and now they plan to become the first company to ship a handset with Nougat by the end of Q3.
T-Mobile updates the Galaxy Note Edge and the Galaxy Note 4
The update has around 300 MB in size and contains the July security patches, as well as various minor tweaks and fixes, as usual.
Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 is now official
This apparently new 7.9-inch Android slate is, in fact, the Asus ZenPad Z8 without Verizon Wireless branding.
LG to invest more heavily on OLED production
The South Korean manufacturer will throw another 1.75 billion USD in OLED manufacturing.
Toshiba Portégé Z20t-C-121 Detachable Review
Business device with stamina. Toshiba primarily did a facelift with the Portégé Z20t-C: The C models come with Skylake processors now and bring a Type-C USB port (USB 3.1 Gen 1). Despite a price north of about 2000 Euros (~$2234), the device is not flawless.
Intel Core m7-6Y75, HD Graphics 515, 12.5", 1.5 kgApple shares up 6 percent despite negative quarterly figures
Investors remain headstrong as Apple's recent Q2 2016 revenue dip was not as bad as analysts were predicting.
Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54 Convertible Review
Light, but not that mobile. The smartphone-behemoth Huawei releases a Windows convertible - and aims high by targeting business customers in the premium segment. Is the small 2-in-1 a threat to the likes of a Surface Pro 4 or the HP Spectre x2 12?
Intel Core m5-6Y54, HD Graphics 515, 12", 1.2 kgLG to open new European headquarters in Eschborn, Germany
The South Korean's UK branch will close and transfer to a new building previously owned by Vodafone. No jobs will be lost when the transfer completes come Spring 2017.
Huawei to open 15,000 retail stores worldwide
Planning to sell a record 140 million smartphones this year, Huawei is getting ready for world domination and expects to open an impressive number of stores all around the world.
Microsoft to cut more jobs
The additional cuts will hit the hardware and sales departments of the company, affecting almost 3,000 employees.
Samsung allegedly testing a new Exynos processor
The unannounced Exynos 8895 chipset has been spotted on Indian import tracker Zauba, so it is certain that Samsung is working on it.
HP remains number one in EMEA as of Q2 2016
The increase in business PC sales have not been enough to offset the large falloff of consumer PC sales in the region.
Asus to raise prices by as much as 9 percent in the UK
Starting this October, retail prices of Asus notebooks will go up in the country as a direct response to the British exit.
Apple has sold one billion iPhone handsets so far
After two straight quarters of declining sale figures, Apple leaves the one billion iPhone units sold barrier behind.
Soft Gold OnePlus 3 launches today
According to OnePlus, the new color option "needs to be seen and heard to be properly appreciated."
Intel has begun shipping Kaby Lake to manufacturers
The announcement was made through a conference call with investors. The first consumer models sporting the 7th generation CPU should be making their way to IDF 2016 and IFA 2016.
Nokia purportedly planning high-end Android smartphones
Two flagship Nokia smartphones may be coming as early as this Holiday season with OLED displays and PureView cameras.
Verizon buys Yahoo for $5 billion
Back in February, Yahoo started to search for "strategic alternatives" and now this $5 billion worth deal has just become official.
Oppo sends out invites for F1s launch event
The successor of the popular Oppo F1 is expected to feature a 16 MP front camera and will be unveiled on August 3rd, as previously rumored.
Intel Q2 2016 earnings reveal stable sales and half the profits
Revenue is up just slightly YoY while core divisions remain relatively stagnant in terms of sales.
Dell Precision 3510 Workstation Review
Economy project. The mobile workstation Dell Precision 3510 is an inexpensive entry-level model with many positive characteristics, but the review configuration can still not convince us.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, AMD FirePro W5130M, 15.6", 2.4 kgLenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review
A class of its own. Lenovo goes all-in with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FRS1VS00. The icing on the cake is the OLED screen. Our review update will find out how the flagship convertible from Lenovo performs.
Intel Core i7-6600U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.3 kgSmartwatch shipments fall for the first time
While global shipments fell 32 percent in the second quarter, Apple's smart wearables faced an impressive downfall - no less than 55 percent.
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