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May 12, 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may relaunch as the Galaxy Note 7R
The Galaxy Note 7 is coming back from the dead at possibly half the price and with a smaller battery pack.
May 11, 2017
HTC U11 shows up on GFXBench
Also known as HTC Ocean, this 5.5-inch handset surfaces online once again. The list of specs revealed by GFXBench includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and more.
Verizon snatches Straight Path from under AT&T to secure 5G spectrum space
Verizon has outbid AT&T for the purchase of Straight Path, a small company that holds several hundred licenses in the 39 GHz and 28 GHz spectrums. Verizon will close the $3.1 billion deal over the next 9 months.
Ubuntu available in the Windows Store; SUSE and Fedora to come soon
The Linux "apps" will essentially run the distro through a compatibility layer. Users will have access to Bash and the Linux command line.
ZTE Blade X Max hits Cricket Wireless
This 6-inch phablet is now official and has the specs mentioned by the latest rumors, including a quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2 GB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. The price can go as low as $99 USD for new Cricket Wireless customers (regular price is $150 USD).
Audio driver on several HP laptops contains 'keylogger'
HP has slipped what seems to be a 'keylogger' into their pre-installed drivers on their latest laptops, creating an added security vulnerability for their users.
Microsoft announces Fall Creators Update for Windows 10
Revealed Thursday at Microsoft's Build conference in Seattle, the next major version of Windows 10 fills fills the gaps in March’s Creators Update and helps users work seamlessly across multiple Windows devices.
Samsung may be working on a flagship-class flip phone
The clamshell design may live on in a rumored Samsung device boasting some smartphone features, including OLED displays, a fingerprint reader, and a Snapdragon 430.
Garmin Quatix 5 marine GPS smartwatch coming next month
This new smart wearable is based on the Fenix 5 platform and comes in two variants, priced at $599.99 USD (basic) and $849.99 USD (sapphire crystal display protection and stainless steel band).
Xiaomi opens its first retail store in India
The first Mi Home retail location In India is scheduled to open its gates on May 20. Located in Bengaluru, this store will offer all Xiaomi products, from smartphones and power banks to air purifiers.
WhatsApp for Tizen gets Voice Message and Call Again features
Two years after receiving voice calling capabilities, WhatsApp for Tizen gets updated with two new essential features, their names being self-explanatory - Voice Message and Call Again.
Honor 8 Lite launches in India
This 5.2-inch handset that was unveiled back in February is now available in India, where the only variant up for purchase right now is the $279 USD model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, in a premium black finish.
Getac ZX70 rugged tablet now official
This new 7-inch Android tablet for use in the field comes with Marshmallow on board and has been certified to comply with the IP67 and MIL-STD 810G standards for protection from water submersion and extreme conditions.
Opera Reborn browser now available for download
This new version of the Opera browser brings some features introduced by Opera Neon to the masses, its main highlight being the ability to pin Telegram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger to the left side of the main window.
Google acquires Owlchemy Labs
This six-year-old startup that joins Google is well known for its VR game Job Simulator, which has been a launch title for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Touch. For now, Owlchemy plans to keep delivering VR content for multiple platforms.
Nvidia once again in the green for its latest fiscal quarter
The company made nearly two billion USD in sales through the last quarter alone, up almost 50 percent from the same time last year.
May 10, 2017
Alipay coming to the US
This mobile payment service that launched as a payment processor for the websites owned by Alibaba has over 450 million users worldwide and is expected to hit the US market starting with companies using First Data Clover products.
Sprint plans to offer 2.5 GHz 5G by late 2019
The 4th largest cellular carrier in the U.S. is aiming to bring 5G to commercial clients in late 2019.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on AT&T get the red tint fix update
Although this patch has been around for a while, it is now finally available for AT&T users as well. Once applied, it offers an easy way for Galax7 S8/S8+ users to eliminate the red tint issue.
Indie hit To The Moon comes to Android
Highly praised for its story and soundtrack, To the Moon now brings its one-of-a-kind experience to Android.
Apple WWDC opening keynote set for June 5
During the opening event of the conference that will run from June 5 to June 9, Apple is expected to reveal new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Some reports also claim that a competitor for Amazon Echo might also be unveiled during WWDC 2017.
Apple hits $800 billion market valuation
The Cupertino Giant set a record at market close on Tuesday by eclipsing $800 billion in market capitalization, a first for any U.S. company.
Google and VMware announce an “extended partnership” to accelerate the adoption of Chrome OS devices
VMware and Google announced that they are expanding their partnership in order to accelerate the adoption of Chromebook laptops among enterprises.
McAfee antivirus will be pre-installed on Galaxy S8 devices
McAfee VirusScan software is now coming pre-installed on Galaxy S8 devices as part of a partnership between the two companies. Will it have a noticeable impact on users, or is this just more bloatware?
HP Elite x2 1012 finally coming with Core ix CPUs starting at $1099 USD
One of the best alternatives to the Surface Pro 4 is getting faster and better with SIM, Thunderbolt 3, Skype for Business certification, and Windows Hello compatibility.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 arrives in Taiwan
This tablet that was unveiled back at MWC 2017 is now ready to go on sale in Taiwan, where it will hit the market in two days starting around $657 USD for the 32 GB WiFi variant.
Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom finally hits the US
After quite a long wait, this 5.5-inch handset powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor and featuring a dual-camera setup with a 2.3X optical zoom factor can be acquired in the US for $329 USD.
Asus announces VivoBook Pro 15 with GTX 1050 graphics
The all-aluminum 15-inch Asus will be larger, thicker, and heavier than the XPS 15 despite carrying similar i7-7700HQ CPU and GTX 1050 GPU options.
May 9, 2017
GemBoy brings the Game Boy to Samsung Gear S2 and Gear S3
The Game Boy and Game Boy Color Emulator is a unique way to play classic titles from Nintendo's first handheld console.
Apple offers free repairs on iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard for three years
Due to "functional issues," Apple will extend the replacement and repair warrant for the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard to three years from the date of purchase.
REVVL is an upcoming line of affordable T-Mobile smartphones
T-Mobile is tripling down on its current value-minded strategy with a new line of smartphones. The REVVL T1, T2, and T3 Pro aim to offer good specs and good looks at an affordable price.
AOC releases a portable monitor that works with laptops
Suitable for use as a second screen, AOC's new Full HD monitor is small enough to carry alongside your laptop and only requires a single USB 3.0 port.
Unlocked Galaxy S7 handsets in the US get Android Nougat
After quite a few carrier variants received the new firmware, the Galaxy S7 SM-G930U model finally gets the first Android Nougat-based update. Unlocked Galaxy S7 Edge units in the US should follow soon as well.
Unlocked Galaxy S8/S8+ now available in the US
Pre-orders for the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available with an availability date set for May 31st.
HTC continues revenue slump after disappointing U Ultra and U Play sales
HTC is struggling against stiff competition from China and weak smartphone sales, but they're not through the woods yet. If their recent financial report is any indication, their HTC U 11 will need to pull its weight.
New Nubia handset leaks online
This upcoming handset features a dual-camera setup, as well as the flash strip design that was introduced by the Meizu E2. Although this might be wrong, the leaked image might show the Snapdragon 835-driven Nubia Z17.
Asus ZenFone 4 Max surfaces online
This 5.5-inch handset was listed on an official Asus website apparently by accident, being removed promptly. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4G LTE, and more.
LG X power2 coming to the US this month
Although it was supposed to arrive in June, this smartphone with a massive 4,500 mAh battery and a 13 MP main camera with Zero Shutter Lag is expected to hit the North American market by the end of this month.
Google working on a new OS for smartphones
Known as "Fuchsia," this operating system for smartphones uses a custom kernel that is not based on Linux. Sadly, Google did not reveal anything about its plans for this operating system yet.
Oukitel K10000 Pro coming soon
The successor of the handset with a 10,000 mAh power pack unveiled back in late 2015 promises to arrive with the same massive battery, next to a MediaTek MT6750T processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and a 12V/2A charger that can fully charge it in about three hours.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 630 and 660 mid-range chips
These two new mobile platforms are the direct successors of the existing Snapdragon 626 and 653. They both use the 14 nm technology and come with Bluetooth 5, Quick Charge 4.0, X12 LTE connectivity, and more.
Samsung Galaxy C10 and Galaxy C10 Plus are in the works
These two new handsets are expected to debut as the direct successors of the Galaxy C9 and C9 Pro. Their model numbers are SM-C9100 and SM-C9150/9158, but no other details are available right now.
More analysts showing Huawei well ahead of competitors in China
Huawei knocks Oppo back to second place with Xiaomi inching closer to overtaking Apple in the Chinese smartphone market.
Huawei Watch gets Android Wear 2.0
This long-awaited update has finally started its rollout. The first reports about it surfaced on Reddit, and there is no official info about it yet. This update was expected to arrive at the end of March.
Opera Max 3.0 rolls out
This major update of Opera's web browser for Android devices turns the app into "a smart assistant," adding enhanced data management and savings, unlimited privacy protection, as well as a new design.
Microsoft shoots down rumors of an upcoming Surface Pro 5
It seems like the rumors were wrong—there is no Surface Pro 5 coming soon. A Microsoft spokesperson has denied the reports while stating that the current Pro tablet should remain competitive for a few more years.
May 8, 2017
Blackberry pulls Priv and Passport from online store
The smartphones were pulled from Blackberry's online store this morning, as well as older devices like the Classic. The DTEK50 and DTEK60 are still available for purchase at discounted prices.
Quick Charge 4 finally coming to devices later this year
After being delayed for several months, Quick Charge 4 will finally make its way to smartphones. Qualcomm has declined to mention any specific devices that will support the technology but has stated that they should arrive later this year.
Supposed leak reveals AMD Vega GPU specs
A recent Linux Direct Rendering Manager, supposedly from AMD, contains the specifications of an unnamed Vega GPU. The card in question has 8 GB of HBM2 and posted 12.5 TFLOPS of performance.
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