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Mar 16, 2017
Family Link offers parents a new way to manage Android devices. (Source: Google)

Google offers a solution to content management through Family Link

The service (currently invite-only) allows parents to restrict their children's use of Android devices. Parents can control what apps are downloaded, limit screentime, and lock a device at certain intervals during the day.
Sam Medley, 16 Mar 2017 06:57
The GPD Pocket is a tiny laptop that offers excellent portability with a phablet-sized screen. (Source: GPD)

GPD Pocket prototype revealed after successful crowdfunding

After launching its Indiegogo in February, GPD's tiny laptop has raked in $2 million. With a June shipping date fast approaching, GPD released a short video of a prototype Pocket to show how the product is coming along.
Isaac Brown, 16 Mar 2017 02:14
Mar 15, 2017
Samsung Z3 Tizen smartphone's successor surfaces at FCC

Samsung SM-Z400F/DS hits FCC

The Linux-based Tizen mobile operating system seems to be ready for a new handset that has just surfaced on FCC as Samsung SM-Z400F/DS. Sadly, there are no specs and features to talk about yet.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2017 22:55
Xiaomi Surge S2 SoC may be facing 10 nm fabrication issues

Xiaomi Surge S2 SoC may be facing 10 nm fabrication issues

The high-end variant to the Surge S1 could be moving to a more dependable 16 nm process to meet launch deadlines and save on production costs.
Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2017 22:00
Supersonic Fun Voice Messenger Android app now available for download

Supersonic Fun Voice Messenger now available for download

This app comes from the Google Area 120 startup incubator and, in addition to transcribing the words you speak, it also recognizes words that have a corresponding emoji and adds the symbols to the ongoing conversation.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2017 21:34
Benchmarking VR games is more straightforward with Nvidia's new tool. (Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia releases FCAT VR tool to test virtual reality performance

First announced at this year's GDC, the tool analyzes various aspects of VR game performance. This makes it useful for gamers as well as developers, hardware manufacturers, and reviewers.
John Garcia, 15 Mar 2017 21:10
The extravagantly designed phones fetched an equally extravagant price tag (Source: Sirin Labs)

Sirin Labs' ultra-secure $16,000 smartphone is no more

Solarin, a really expensive Android smartphone focused on security and marketed towards business consumers, is no longer the company's focus. However, it will continue to receive official support for at least a year.
John Garcia, 15 Mar 2017 19:45
"Spring is coming," according to HTC. (Source: HTC Taiwan)

HTC teases a surprise announcement for March 20

The Taiwanese smartphone company has posted an extremely vague teaser image on Facebook. A March 20 date and the promise of an "unexpected surprise" are the only other hints it has provided.
John Garcia, 15 Mar 2017 18:22
Motorola Moto G5 Plus Android smartphone by Lenovo hits India March 2017

Moto G5 Plus launches in India

This 5.2-inch handset comes with Android Nougat on board and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, next to 3 GB or 4 GB RAM and 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage. Both variants go on sale tonight via Flipkart.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2017 16:50
LG Stylo 3 Android phablet hits the US via Virgin and Boost Mobile

LG Stylo 3 hits Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile

This 5.7-inch phablet is available from Sprint's prepaid brands, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile, for $179.99 USD plus tax. Its specs include a Snapdragon 435 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2017 15:55
If the Meizu Pro 7 does use the Snapdragon 835, it will likely launch in May or later due to high demand for Samsung's Galaxy S8. (Source: PhoneArena)

Meizu Pro 7 may feature the Snapdragon 835 chipset

Meizu and Qualcomm have settled last year's patent wars and are now cooperating on what could likely be Meizu's next flagship, the Meizu Pro 7. Reports say the smartphone will feature the Snapdragon 835 chipset.
Isaac Brown, 15 Mar 2017 14:27
Windows Phone's market share halved to 1.3 percent in 2016 as Android and iOS crowd out the competition. (Source: Kantar Worldpanel)

Android market share in China climbs 9.3 percent but declines in the US

The latest smartphone data from a few months ago shows that iOS and Android have cemented their positions at the top of the food chain. Now, the battle is between these two major players for fast-growing markets in China and India.
Isaac Brown, 15 Mar 2017 14:24
Motorola Verve Loop sports wireless headphones

Motorola Accessories unveils Verve Loop wireless headphones

These new sports wireless headphones join the VerveLife lineup of products and come as a cheaper alternative to the existing VerveOnes ME, while still providing IPX4 water resistance and HD audio.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2017 11:15
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) receives Android Nougat

Soon after doing the same for its 5.5-inc, Snapdragon 625-powered sibling, Asus updates the firmware of the 5.7-inch ZenFone 3 Deluxe, a handset that uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor and features up to 6 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2017 08:35
It might be a good idea to pick up that 1TB SSD now before prices increase further. (Source: BHPhotoVideo)

SSD prices to increase by 10-16 percent this year: TrendForce

Both MLC (multi-level cell) and TLC (triple-level cell) NAND SSDs are expected to see up to 16% increases in price this year, as demand from OEMs remains strong while fewer MLC SSDs are produced.
Douglas Black, 15 Mar 2017 05:48
Sony Xperia XA1 launching on April 10

Sony Xperia XA1 launching on April 10

The mid-range 5-inch smartphone will be coming two weeks earlier than initially anticipated in the UK for a retail price of 229 Pounds.
Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2017 03:28
The IP68-rated AGM X2 features a Snapdragon 835 and 8GB of RAM. (Source: AGM)

AGM preparing ruggedized smartphone with flagship specs

AGM is preparing to release a rugged smartphone with flagship specs. It will be the first Snapdragon 835-based flagship with a ruggedized design and IP68 rating.
Douglas Black, 15 Mar 2017 03:05
All sorts of PCs and tablets are on sale in honor of Pi Day (Source: Microsoft Store)

Microsoft celebrates Pi Day by slashing prices on select laptops and desktops

The limited-time deals extend across various laptop, desktop, and tablet models. There are also discounts on Xbox One consoles and select games and accessories.
John Garcia, 15 Mar 2017 00:27
The Oppo F3 and F3 Plus feature dual front cameras for "expert" control of your selfies (Source: Oppo)

Oppo will launch the F3 and F3 Plus on March 23

Dubbed the "Selfie Expert", the new smartphones feature a dual front camera setup, and will simultaneously launch in five Southeast Asian markets on March 23.
John Garcia, 15 Mar 2017 00:27
Mar 14, 2017
AT&T intros GoPhone unlimited data plans with 22 GB download cap

AT&T unveils GoPhone unlimited data plans

Although advertised as unlimited, this new plan comes with 22 GB of 3 Mbps data, but the video streaming speed is limited even more - just 1.5 Mbps from the start, and all for a monthly fee of $60 USD. In these conditions, 720p or full HD video streaming are both impossible. For $40 USD, the user can get only 6 GB of high-speed data, but after using it, a 128 Kbps speed cap applies.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 23:25
LG Aristo Android smartphone on US Cellular as K8 2017

LG Aristo hits US Cellular as K8 2017

This handset that arrived back in January via T-Mobile and MetroPCS is now available via US Cellular as K8 2017. Its original price is $150 USD, but those eager for a good deal can get it with the prepaid Simple Connect Plan for $49.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 21:55
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 now available for pre-order in Europe

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 now available for pre-order in Europe

Early adopters will receive a free keyboard cover and kickstand worth 129 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2017 21:49
The LG G6 has to be a knockout hit as LG doesn't want to relive painful memories of the disappointing sales of the G5. (Source: Pocketnow)

LG could withdraw from Chinese market in near future

LG hasn't had a great time selling its phones in China, especially after the international flop that was the G5. Speculators say LG might want to make a quick exit as the company's smartphone market share in the country hovers at about 0.1 percent.
Isaac Brown, 14 Mar 2017 21:13
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 spotted on Best Buy for $599 USD

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 spotted on Best Buy for $599 USD

The Tab 3 is the latest (and most expensive) tablet from Samsung. Sporting high-end specs expected of a flagship, it will be available soon for about $600.
Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2017 21:07
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Android smartphone coming to the US using different names

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) and J7 (2017) coming to the US under different names

Although their US launch dates are not known yet, Evan Blass managed to find out the names that various local carriers plan to use when adding these two handsets to their portfolios.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 20:55
Source: G.SKILL

Overclockers, start your engines! G.SKILL announces OC World Cup 2017

Overclockers can compete for a grand prize of $10,000. The first qualifying round opens from March 17 to April 18 on hwbot.org.
Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2017 20:13
TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 luxury connected watch

TAG Heuer Connected Modular 45 now official

This new luxury connected watch comes with over 500 style choices, featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen next to the Intel Atom Z34XX processor and running Android Wear 2.0 out of the box.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 19:55
Samsung already introduced foldable screen tech that has four phases: curved, bent, foldable and rollable. (Source: ET News)

Samsung's foldable smartphones to enter production in Q3 2017

The competition is heating up between Samsung and Chinese smartphone makers as they race to create the world's first foldable smartphone. Sources say Samsung may produce thousands of prototype smartphones in Q3 2017.
Isaac Brown, 14 Mar 2017 17:49
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Android phablet and siblings to get monthly updates in the US

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy devices in the US to get monthly updates from now on

After releasing quarterly security updates for unlocked Galaxy devices in the US for a while "due to various circumstances," Samsung is now ready to release monthly security updates for them.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 16:15
HTC Sense Companion AI assistant app now available on Google Play

HTC Sense Companion hits Google Play

The digital assistant that arrived back in January with the high-end U Ultra and U Play handsets by HTC is now freely available for other Android devices via the Google Play store.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 15:29
Apple devices, iPad tablets included, iPad Pro 2 coming March 2017

iPad Pro 2 could arrive next week

Industry insiders familiar with the matter have just confirmed the rumors about Apple's upcoming product launches. According to these sources, the new hardware is expected to arrive between March 20 and March 24.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 12:40
Vertu luxury brand acquired by Turkish businessman Hakan Uzan

Hakan Uzan buys Vertu

Baferton Ltd, a Cyprus-registered company that was funded by controversial Turkish businessman Hakan Uzan, acquired Vertu from Godin Holdings, the Hong Kong-based company that previously owned the luxury brand, paying around £50,000,000 GBP.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 11:30
Eurocom Sky X9E3 VR Ready high-end laptop with up to Intel Core i7 7700K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI graphics

Eurocom launches Sky X9E3 VR Ready high-performance laptop

This new Kaby Lake-powered notebook comes with a desktop processor, up to 64 GB DDR4 memory, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI graphics, as well as up to 14 TB storage via five drives. The price starts at $2,499 USD and can go much higher, depending on the hardware and software options chosen.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2017 10:15
Xiaomi Mi 6 could come in two variants with Sony cameras

Xiaomi Mi 6 could come in two variants with Sony cameras

New rumors point to a Mi 6 and Mi 6 Plus starting at 270 Euros and 340 Euros, respectively, with Snapdragon 835 SoCs and Sony Motion Eye camera technology.
Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2017 07:34
Google Launches Taste Test Home Screen Generator

Google launches Taste Test home screen theme generator

Say goodbye to boring, uncustomized home screens. Google has launched a tool that helps users navigate through the myriad of home screen options. Heavily customized home screens are no longer reserved for tech geeks only.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 14 Mar 2017 04:16
Eye Smart Case for iPhone

Eye smart case with built-in Android phone for iPhone 7

Want two phones in one? Look no further than the Eye iPhone case that provides a full-fledged Android phone on the back.
Nicholas Morbidelli, 14 Mar 2017 04:16
The PlayStation Now streaming service currently includes PSX, PS2, and PS3 titles. (Source: Sony)

Sony to start streaming PlayStation 4 games to PC later this year

Sony's PlayStation Now service will expand to include current generation PS4 titles later this year. The service currently allows subscribers to stream games from the original PlayStation through the PS3 to their PS4 or Windows PC.
Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2017 02:55
Mar 13, 2017
Garmin Vivosmart 3 fitness tracker coming soon as of March 2017

Garmin Vivosmart 3 coming soon

This upcoming wearable will log sleep, also providing adaptive step tracking, data on the resting heart rate over seven days, and more. Garmin's Elevate optical rate sensor is expected to be on board, next to a built-in GPS.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 23:55
Teclast X3 Plus Windows tablet with Intel Celeron N3450 processor

Teclast X3 Plus Windows tablet now available

This 11.6-inch Windows slate starts around $360 USD and comes with a Celeron N3450 processor inside, next to 6 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage. Unfortunately, the keyboard shown in the promo images is not included in the package.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 23:25
ZTE might apply the V8 Blade's dual camera setup to its new smartphone. (Source: ZTE)

ZTE will likely unveil a new smartphone on March 21

The recent post suggests a new Nubia smartphone with a dual camera. If confirmed, it would be a first for that product line.
John Garcia, 13 Mar 2017 22:44
Pandora Premium music streaming service now live

Pandora Premium now live

This on-demand streaming service will be available for $9.99 USD a month, combining Pandora's personalized radio experience with a set of personalized playlist features. A limited number of free trial invites rolls out this week while the option to upgrade will arrive to everyone in the coming weeks.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 21:55
Mobileye advanced driver awareness system, Intel buys Mobileye

Intel buys Mobileye

The value of this deal is around $15 billion while its purpose is to "position Intel as a leading technology provider in the fast-growing market for highly and fully autonomous vehicles."
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 20:30
Expect the LG G6 to command a higher price than its predecessor. (Source: LG)

German retailer reveals price for the LG G6

The LG G6's release price is significantly higher than that of last year's LG G5. However, it falls square in the middle of the pack relative to other current and upcoming flagship phones.
John Garcia, 13 Mar 2017 19:46
True to its name, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium will carry a premium price tag. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium UK release date and price revealed

A pre-order listing on Amazon's UK website briefly displayed the information before being abruptly taken down. Expect a late spring release and a decidedly premium price tag.
John Garcia, 13 Mar 2017 18:24
New TAG Heuer Connected watch teaser, March 14 launch date

New TAG Heuer Connected smartwatch coming tomorrow

Although TAG Heuer is expected to reveal new Android Wear devices in May, the watchmaker has recently posted a teaser on Twitter that shows a few pieces of a smartwatch that is scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 17:40
The Powermat standard includes the ability to log things like how much time a user spends charging, so it's more popular among businesses. (Source: 9to5mac)

Wireless charging company Powermat pledges compatibility with upcoming iPhones

Powermat says it intends to support whatever wireless charging system Apple comes up with, reassuring businesses and consumers that it would not leave iPhone users high and dry if Apple was to go an unconventional route.
Isaac Brown, 13 Mar 2017 16:13
BlackBerry Privacy Shade Android app now available for download

BlackBerry intros Privacy Shade app

This new free Android app by the company once known as RIM hides those parts of the screen not being viewed at a given time, thus allowing its user to enjoy personal content without exposing it.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 15:55
Xiaomi's Redmi line is aimed at budget-conscious buyers, offering great price-to-performance ratio. (Source: Xiaomi Today)

Upgraded Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 will launch tomorrow

Xiaomi is about to launch an 'exclusive version' of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 that will come with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Compared to the current version available in China, this is a competitively-priced upgrade.
Isaac Brown, 13 Mar 2017 14:25
Gamepad Moto Mod accessory and upcoming Moto Z (2017) Android smartphone

Moto Z (2017) apparently in the works

The upcoming Moto Z surfaced in a tease of the upcoming Gamepad Moto Mod but was recently shown in a case and taped over by Sprint and Motorola, promoting the upcoming Gigabit LTE service in the New Orleans area.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Mar 2017 13:51
The latest builds of Windows 10 now show occasional advertisements for OneDrive storage in the File Explorer. (Source: MSPowerUser)

Windows 10 now has ads in every major part of the OS

Microsoft's latest advertisement for OneDrive haunting the File Explorer is a milestone: now, nearly every part of the Windows 10 interface will serve users ads by default.
Douglas Black, 13 Mar 2017 13:45

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