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May 23, 2017
The Huawei MateBook X. (Image: Huawei)

The MateBook X is Huawei's new flagship notebook

The MateBook X is a new compact ultrabook from Huawei that is very reminiscent of a certain rival's thin-and-light.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 23:22
Huawei Honor Play Pad 2 Android tablet now official with Snapdragon 425 inside

Huawei launches Honor Play Pad 2 tablet

This new Honor tablet comes in two sizes - 8 and 9.6 inches. Both feature an aluminum body and use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, running Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on top.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 22:45
Nokia 9 tops Geekbench 3

Nokia 9 tops Geekbench 3

A device, suspected to be the Nokia 9, was spotted breaking a few records on Geekbench today.
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2017 20:45
Meizu M5c mid-range Android smartphone now official late May 2017

Meizu M5c mid-range smartphone now official

This new smartphone has a plastic body and no specs to write home about - an unspecified quad-core processor running at 1.3 Ghz, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, a 5-inch HD display, all with Flyme 6 OS on top.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 20:35
Image: Huawei

Huawei announces MateBook E convertible notebook

The MateBook E improves on several aspects of the original, including a higher resolution screen, a redesigned keyboard and hinge, and options for new Kaby Lake processors.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 19:35
Alcatel Pixi 4 (7) Android tablet starting at only $61 USD

Alcatel Pixi 4 (7) tablet starts at $61 USD

This low-end tablet has a dual-SIM setup, being powered by a quad-core MediaTek processor and only offering 1 GB RAM. However, it comes with Marshmallow on board and starts at just $61 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 16:15
Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 Android smartphone launches in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 unveiled in South Korea

This new Galaxy Wide handset is a mid-range handset with a 5.5-inch 2.5D LCD HD display, an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. Priced around $265 USD, it hits the South Korean market with Android 7.0 Nougat on board.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 15:50
Nokia and Apple end their patent-related legal struggles in late May 2017

Nokia and Apple bury the hatchet

After quite a long time spent as adversaries in court, the two companies signed a multi-year patent license, settling all litigation related to their high-profile intellectual property dispute.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 15:20
The Surface Pro makes enough iterative upgrades over the Pro 4 to make it a solid entry in the series, but the omission of USB Type-C is still glaring. (Source: Microsoft)

Just call it the Surface Pro: Microsoft unveils Surface Pro update in Shanghai

Microsoft has unveiled an update to the Surface Pro 4, dubbed simply "Surface Pro". The new Surface Pro sports slightly redesigned chassis that makes it both thinner and lighter while rounding out the sharp edges, and also boasts a better screen and battery over the previous generation.
Douglas Black, 23 May 2017 14:27
Say goodbye to Messenger "Days", games, and poor performance by using Messenger Lite. (Source: Facebook)

If you're tired of Facebook Messenger's bloat, try Messenger Lite

Facebook's ubiquitous chatting app, Messenger, has become so bloated that Facebook has already spun off a version for developing markets called "Messenger Lite". To install it in most countries, however, you'll have to sideload it on your Android phone.
Douglas Black, 23 May 2017 14:20
Gigabyte's new Aero 15 has been received with near universal acclaim. (Source: Gigabyte)

Aero 15 gets firmware fix for keyboard rollover bug

Gigabyte has released a firmware update for their new Aero 15 laptop that fixes a bug preventing certain key combinations from registering. The 1.1.5 update is available through the Gigabyte Fusion application.
Douglas Black, 23 May 2017 13:16
HP Spectre x2 Windows convertible with Kaby Lake processor, Bang & Olufsen audio

HP Spectre x2 now official

Less than a day after the official images surfaced online, the new Spectre x2 convertible is official. Just as rumored, it features a 12.3-inch display, two Kaby Lake processor options, and Intel Iris Plus graphics. It will hit the market next month starting at $999.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 12:55
Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD Android tablet might launch soon

Verizon Ellipsis 10 HD surfaces online

Although there are no specs to talk about at this stage, the image of this upcoming slate leaked by Evan Blass reveals that the next Ellipsis tablet runs what appears to be a stock Android build (maybe Nougat, but it might run Marshmallow as well) with a few Verizon Wireless apps added on top.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 11:35
Oppo R11 and R11 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660-powered Android handsets with dual camera setup at TENAA

Oppo R11 and R11 Plus spotted at TENAA

These two handsets will use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip, both offering a dual camera setup on the back and a 20 MP selfie shooter. Since Oppo published a few teasers already, their arrival at TENAA only confirms that the launch is imminent.
Codrut Nistor, 23 May 2017 10:35
Real Doogee Mix images revealed

Real Doogee Mix images revealed

Real images of the Doogee Mix finally surfaced and it's not nearly as bad-looking as we expected.
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2017 09:03
OnePlus 5 confirmed to carry front-facing fingerprint reader

OnePlus 5 confirmed to carry front-facing fingerprint reader

The OnePlus 5 was confirmed to carry a front-facing fingerprint by CEO Liu Zuoto on Weibo.
Ricci Rox, 23 May 2017 08:23
Clevo profits purportedly down by almost half

Clevo Q1 2017 profits purportedly down by almost half

The popular ODM will show off new designs at next week's Computex 2017 in an attempt to boost revenue for the remainder of this year.
Allen Ngo, 23 May 2017 04:16
Image: ASUS (cached)

Asus may hop on the slim bezel trend with rumored VivoBook S15

The 7.8 mm bezel allows a 15.6-inch display to fit in the body of a typical 14" notebook, according to Asus.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 00:48
Image: HIS

HIS quietly releases single-slot RX 550 GPU

The single-slot GPU packs an RX 550 with a small core clock boost in a small footprint.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 00:18
May 22, 2017
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Android smartphone coming soon

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active spotted in the wild

An image of the Samsung handset that carries the model number SM-G892A has just surfaced on the websites of The Wireless Power Consortium, the group in charge of the Qi wireless charging standard.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 23:55
HP Spectre X2 12 (2017) Windows convertible tablet with Kaby Lake processor and Intel Iris Plus 640 graphics

HP Spectre X2 12 (2017) images show up online

This updated convertible tablet promises to arrive soon with a 12.3-inch IPS display, as well as two processor options that belong to the Kaby Lake lineup, Intel Iris Plus 640 graphics, Bang & Olufsen audio, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 22:10
Apple bills its iPhone as an "easier" alternative to Android. (Source: Apple)

Apple's "Switch" webpage gets overhauled, focuses on iPhone's advantages over Android

A revamped Apple webpage attempts to explain why switching to iPhone from Android makes sense. The page mentions improved performance, photography, and ease-of-use as benefits that iPhone users enjoy.
John Garcia, 22 May 2017 21:52
Nubia N1 Lite Android smartphone launches in India late May 2017

Nubia N1 Lite launches in India

This 5-inch handset launches in India for less than $110 USD. Its specs include a MediaTek MT6737 processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, a fingerprint reader, and runs Android Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 20:45
HP remains ahead of Lenovo and Dell in worldwide laptop sales

HP remains ahead of Lenovo and Dell in worldwide laptop sales

Global laptop shipments amounted to 37.81 million units during the first quarter of 2017 for a year-over-year increase of 6.1 percent. The rise in sales can be attributed to strong numbers from business and enterprise clients.
Allen Ngo, 22 May 2017 20:29
Neither snow nor rain can hold back the LG X Venture. (Source: LG)

The LG X Venture is a rugged smartphone coming to AT&T

Designed for users with on-the-go lifestyles, the LG X Venture sports a tough exterior that resists damage from water, dust, and extreme temperatures. Among its somewhat mid-range specs is a single standout feature: a long-lasting 4,100 mAh battery capable of lasting a full day on a single charge.
John Garcia, 22 May 2017 19:48
Nubia Z17 live image leaked

Nubia Z17 live image leaked

A live image of the ZTE Nubia Z17 leaked earlier today, revealing incredibly thin bezels on a device that bears a striking resemblance to the Huawei Honor 8.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2017 18:07
Sony to release three new devices in September

Sony to release three new devices in September

Sony are set to release three devices at their IFA event in September - Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact and Xperia X1.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2017 18:06
The NSA cyber weapon-powered WannaCry ransomware spread across the world this past weekend, infecting as many as 200,000 Windows systems. (Source: Forbes)

New malware could be more destructive than WannaCry ransomware

Think WannaCry was scary? There's more frightening malware along the way, and time is running out to stop it before many more machines fall victim to the next attack.
Isaac Brown, 22 May 2017 17:30
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 premium Android tablet, Samsung dominates the Western European tablet market

Samsung now leading the West European tablet market

Apple lost its crown in Western Europe, where the company's tablet sales dropped 11.5 percent in the first quarter, while Samsung managed to grab the first place thanks to a year-over-year growth of nearly 18 percent.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 16:00
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 10 details on GFXBench surface online late May 2017

Huawei MediaPad T3 Lite 10 hits GFXBench

This upcoming MediaPad T3 slate is expected to debut as a mid-range device similar to its smaller-screen siblings that were already announced. According to GFXBench, it is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon processor, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 15:00
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Android smartphone press render leak late May 2017

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) press render leaks online

This handset recently surfaced on FCC, also receiving its WiFi and Bluetooth certifications. Now, what appears to be a press render reveals four color options - black, blue, gold, and pink.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 13:55
One metric for assessing the validity of a threat is its specificity. (Source: The Guardian)

Leaked internal Facebook censorship guidelines fuels concern about ethics

Internal documents from Facebook revealed to the Guardian show the difficulties the company is facing to police its 2-billion-strong membership.
Douglas Black, 22 May 2017 13:43
Dynamic Stretchable AMOLED Display by Samsung Display shows up May 23rd

World’s first stretchable display to be unveiled this week

This whole new technology will be displayed at the Society for Information Display 2017 in Los Angeles. The event starts tomorrow and runs until Thursday. Unlike flexible panels currently available, stretchable OLED displays can bend in both directions.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 10:55
Acer Iconia One 10 (B3-A40) Android tablet from the back, MediaTek MT8167 and 2 GB RAM

Acer Iconia One 10 (B3-A40) shows up online

This 10-inch slate that recently surfaced on FCC is expected to hit the market with two storage options - 16 GB and 32 GB - as well as a quad-core MediaTek processor, 2 GB RAM, all with Android 7.0 Nougat on top.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 09:45
HTC U11 "Ocean" flagship in Sapphire Blue finish, HTC celebrates 20 years in the business

HTC celebrates two decades in the business

The Taiwanese company was one of the first brands to offer a 3G smartphone to the masses, while the HTC Dream/T-Mobile G1 became the first Android handset back in 2008. A recent anniversary video reassures consumers that HTC aims to "keep innovating" although the company has been sailing rough waters lately.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 09:05
Recently leaked Meizu M5c may launch on May 23

Recently leaked Meizu M5c may launch on May 23

A tweet by Meizu's official Twitter account has fanned the flames of the release of the recently-leaked M5c, validating speculation of a May 23 launch.
Ricci Rox, 22 May 2017 07:55
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 check SKU battery recall instructions May 2017

Panasonic recalls 280,000 tablet batteries

The battery packs of three Toughpad tablet series are prone to short circuits after prolonged use in extreme temperatures, and so Panasonic ended up recalling the affected models, also releasing a patch that reduces both the charging voltage and peak operating settings.
Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2017 06:35
May 21, 2017
Leak details differences between Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 SoCs

Leak details differences between Snapdragon 845 and Kirin 970 SoCs

It's no secret that Huawei and Qualcomm are already hard at work on their respective next generation SoCs, but early specifications for each are showing some interesting features that may come including the potential for Cortex-A75 cores.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2017 23:35
Moto Z2 Play confirmed to carry 3000mAH battery

Moto Z2 Play confirmed to carry 3000mAH battery

Motorola's Moto Z2 Play has been confirmed by the company's official twitter handle to carry a 3000mAH non-removable battery. This will represent a significant downgrade from the Moto Z Play's 3510mAH one.
Ricci Rox, 21 May 2017 17:22
Nokia 9 prototype leaked - QHD display

Nokia 9 prototype leaked - QHD display

Nokia's new item on their production line, the Nokia 9, has had specs of its prototype leaked, with the device seen sporting an impressive 5.2" QHD display on CPU-Z.
Ricci Rox, 21 May 2017 15:05
Unconfirmed Surface Pro 5 renders show a largely unchanged design

Unconfirmed Surface Pro 5 renders show a largely unchanged design

The leaked images show the exact same port selection as on the Surface Pro 4 with no Thunderbolt 3 or even USB Type-C options.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2017 01:38
Asus teasing Ryzen laptops

Asus teasing Ryzen laptops

Other gaming manufacturers may soon follow suit, but it remains unclear if these Ryzen notebooks will also be sporting Polaris/Vega GPUs or the usual Nvidia Pascal.
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2017 00:23
May 20, 2017
Huawei Nova 2 Android smartphone coming soon

Huawei confirms Nova 2 launch

Not long after it surfaced on TENAA, Huawei's head of smartphone operations, Kevin Ho, confirms on Twitter the imminent arrival of the Note 2 handset, showing the dual-camera smartphone in lime green finish.
Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2017 08:05
Xiaomi MI Max 2 to launch on May 25

Xiaomi MI Max 2 to launch on May 25

Xiaomi are set to announce the launch of the MI Max 2 on May 25. The phablet, formerly expected to host the new Snapdragon 660, is now likely to ship with the entry-level Snapdragon 626 instead.
Ricci Rox, 20 May 2017 07:59
May 19, 2017
The alleged Meizu M5c listing, showing the red version of the phone. (Source: Android Police)

Leaked screenshot shows the upcoming Meizu M5c in red

Meizu's upcoming M5c smartphone looks just like its older brother and comes in various colors, if a recent leak is to be believed. The handset is a somewhat downgraded version of the Meizu M5, a fact reflected in its lower price.
John Garcia, 19 May 2017 22:58
Apps can now be restricted based on SafetyNet Attestation. (Image: Google Play Console)

Rooted phones may not be able to download some apps from the Google Play Store

A new update to the Play Console allows developers to restrict access to their apps based on SafetyNet testing. They can hide apps from phones that fail SafetyNet (i.e., rooted devices).
Sam Medley, 19 May 2017 21:13
Asus ZenFone AR Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor

Asus ZenFone AR coming to Verizon this summer

This Android phablet ready for both Tango AR and Daydream VR will come to the US exclusively via Verizon Wireless next month when the ZenFone AR is scheduled to go on sale for a price that has not been disclosed yet.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2017 15:50
Oppo A77 Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6750T processor

Oppo A77 now official

This 5.5-inch handset can be pre-ordered in Taiwan for around $365 USD, its specs including a MediaTek MT6750T processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, a 16 MP front camera, and Marshmallow-based ColorOS 3.0 on top.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2017 14:25
Android Pay mobile payments service heading for five new markets

Android Pay to reach five new markets soon

In addition to the improved loyalty card features, this mobile payment service will soon be deployed to Brazil, Russia, Canada, Spain, and Taiwan. This would bring the total number of markets with full Android Pay support to 15.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2017 11:15
Oppo R11 teaser shows dual-camera setup with 2X optical zoom

Oppo R11 confirmed to have a dual-camera setup

Already spotted on GFXBench and AnTuTu, this upcoming flagship has just been teased on Weibo. The image reveals a dual-camera setup with a 16 MP and a 20 MP camera, complemented by a 2X optical zoom-capable lens.
Codrut Nistor, 19 May 2017 10:25

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