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Jan 11, 2017
Nokia 6 Android smartphone China-exclusive might get a voice assistant soon

Nokia working on a voice assistant as well

Dubbed "Viki" for now, Nokia's voice assistant is expected to take on Siri, Cortana, Google Voice, and Samsung's upcoming Bixby/Kestra some day in the future. For now, there is only a recent trademark file and nothing more.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 13:05
Samsung Galaxy S8 upcoming flagship unofficial render

Samsung hopes to ship 60 million Galaxy S8 units in 2017

Insiders familiar with the matter claim that Samsung aims to ship no less than 60 million Galaxy S8 handsets by the end of 2017, higher than any of the flagships they ever released.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 11:35
Windows 10 build 15002 changes to include blue light reduction and many other changes

Windows 10 build 15002 coming with big changes

This new major Insider Preview build comes with a massive list of fixes and tweaks, including advanced power settings for laptops and tablets, as well as a blue light reduction feature similar to the Night Light present in Android 7.1 Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Jan 2017 10:30
The 2016 MacBook Pros have both faced criticism over sub-par battery life compared to previous models. (Source: Apple)

Safari bug allegedly responsible for poor Consumer Reports MacBook test results

Apple claims that Consumer Reports' tests of the Apple MacBook Pros were spoiled by a bug in Safari. The bug should be fixed in the latest macOS beta, and the publication has agreed to re-run their tests and adjust their verdict if needed.
Douglas Black, 11 Jan 2017 10:15
The Precision 3520 Mobile Workstation is available now, while the others will become available over the next two months. (Source: Dell)

Dell now offers Ubuntu-based developer versions of new Precision workstations

Dell's 3520, 5520, 7520, and 5720 Precision Workstations will all have the option of shipping with Ubuntu 16.07 LTS. The 3520 is available now, while the others are coming over the next few months.
Douglas Black, 11 Jan 2017 01:43
A leaked drawing of something resembling a Xiaomi Redmi Note. (Source: Gizchina)

Xiaomi may launch new Redmi Note in the US

Leaked details of a mysterious Redmi Note-like phone in an alleged FCC filing suggest that Xiaomi is finally ready to make a wider range of devices available for US consumers.
Isaac Brown, 11 Jan 2017 01:16
Jan 10, 2017
 

Users might still be able to upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge

Microsoft may have officially the free upgrade period months ago, but still seem to sponsor other free upgrade methods.
Sam Medley, 10 Jan 2017 23:48
LG Stylo 3 Android phablet with MediaTek MT6750 processor

CES 2017 | LG intros Stylo 3 mid-range phablet

This handset is also known as Stylus 3 and has a 5.7-inch HD display, being powered by a MediaTek MT6750 SoC, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It should reach the US in the coming months.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 23:20
Nvidia Geforce Now is your GTX 1080 in the cloud

CES 2017 | Nvidia Geforce Now is your GTX 1080 in the cloud

The advanced GTX 1060/1080-level game streaming service will cost significantly more than your PS Now or Netflix subscriptions when it launches in the US this March.
Allen Ngo, 10 Jan 2017 23:04
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Android phablet hits India and other Asian markets

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro coming to India and other Asian countries

After spending a while exclusively on the Chinese market, this Snapdragon 653-powered phablet comes to India, where is expected to become available by the end of the month. Other countries in the area, including Thailand and Vietnam, will get it soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 22:10
HP ProBook 600 G3 series coming with Kaby Lake and Radeon options

HP ProBook 600 G3 series coming with Kaby Lake and Radeon options

HP will be silently updating its affordable ProBook series with new Kaby Lake 14-inch and 15.6-inch SKUs. Prices and availability have yet to be announced.
Allen Ngo, 10 Jan 2017 22:03
LG's upcoming G6 may feature a unique 18:9 aspect ratio. (Source: LG)

LG G6 display may feature 18:9 aspect ratio and no bezels

The upcoming flagship may feature a new 2880x1440 display produced by LG Display.
Sam Medley, 10 Jan 2017 20:34
Samsung Pay Mini and Bixby reference on official Samsung Pay webpage

Samsung Pay Mini and Bixby spotted online

Although it looks like this was not intended, Samsung might have just confirmed the Bixby voice assistant and the Pay Mini service, as both have been spotted on an official Samsung Pay beta page.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 20:30
Fitbit acquires Vector Watch

Fitbit acquires Vector Watch

Continuing its corporate acquisition spree, the leading smart wearable maker engulfs another competitor, namely Vector Watch. This European startup is behind a lineup of smartwatches that deliver a battery life of no less than 30 days.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 19:39
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Android smartphone surfaces running Nougat

Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge with Android Nougat gets its WiFi certification

Although it has just arrived on the market with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on board, this handset now has been spotted receiving its WiFi certification, but loaded with Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 18:17
Google Voice Android app logo, new features coming soon

Google Voice to get updated soon

After unleashing online a banner about the new update by mistake and then removing it, Google has finally confirmed that the refreshed Voice app is coming soon, but without revealing any details.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 17:00
Nokia E1 Android smartphone to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

Nokia E1 specs leak online

This upcoming handset is rumored to use the 5.2-inch form factor, but with a modest 720p display. It will also pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 13:50
Sennheiser HD 1 In-Ear Wireless Black headphones now official

Sennheiser unveils HD 1 In-Ear Wireless headphones

These new in-ear headphones come with Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC connectivity so can connect up to two devices simultaneously. Also featuring Qualcomm's aptX technology, the HD 1 offers up to 10 hours of autonomy on a single charge.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 13:15
Yahoo's remains to become Altaba, the rest of the company now part of Verizon Wireless

Yahoo's remains to be rebranded as Altaba

Yahoo Japan and the company's stake in Alibaba are not going to Verizon and are considered to have an impressive value - around $35 billion. These key parts will soon be known as Altaba.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2017 10:15
With a battery of this size, the Pegasus 3S should be able to go the distance. (Source: Anzhuo)

Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3S will be available this month

Among the more expensive of the budget phones, the Zenfone Pegasus 3S's main selling point is its impressively large 5000 mAh battery, which is a substantial improvement over last year's model.
Isaac Brown, 10 Jan 2017 08:03
8 GB SDRAM could soon become the standard for high-end handsets. (Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces 8GB LPDDR4X DRAM for phones

Semiconductor company SK Hynix has announced the release of 8 GB LPDDR4X DRAM, made possible through high-density 16Gb chips. The DRAM is 30% smaller and 20% more power efficient than current LPDDR4.
Douglas Black, 10 Jan 2017 04:47
Jan 9, 2017
OnePlus 3T Android smartphone gets Nougat-based OxygenOS 4.0.1 update

OxygenOS 4.0.1 rolls out

Last week, while everyone was paying attention to CES, OnePlus finally introduced the first Nougat-based update for the OnePlus 3 and 3T handsets, dubbed OxygenOS 4.0. Now, OxygenOS 4.0.1 is already available.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 23:45
The Changhong H2 seems like something out of science fiction. (Source: Consumer Physics)

CES 2017 | Changhong's H2 smartphone has a "molecular identifier"

The sensor aims to give users data about objects based on their chemical and physical makeup solely from a simple scan.
Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2017 22:35
"Take mine"! The new Apple spot puts the focus on the Portrait Mode in the iPhone 7 Plus.

Apple "Take mine!": New iPhone 7 Plus commercial puts focus on Portrait Mode

Apple shows off how powerful Portrait Mode in the iPhone 7 Plus really is. The new commercial aptly named "Take mine!" follows a young woman around a small village in Italy where everyone wants to have their pictures taken.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 22:28
The iPad mini 4 will not get an update any time soon, says Ming-Chi Kuo.

Ming-Chi Kuo: Three new iPads to come in 2nd quarter, no iPad mini

Another report coming from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo affirmed, that Apple will release three new iPad models in quarter 2 of this year. The iPad mini 4 will not get an update, but a new 10 inch version with slim bezels will be released instead.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 22:13
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Android phablet now reaches Taiwan and the UAE

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) hits Taiwan and the UAE

Exclusively available in South Korea via SK Telecom until now, this 5.7-inch Android phablet has been quietly released in Taiwan and the UAE, hopefully opening the path to other markets as well.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 21:35
Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi International introduced the white version of the Mi Mix at CES 2017.

CES 2017 | Xiaomi: The Mi Mix ceramic phone will be available in white

Hugo Barra, VP of Xiaomi International introduced the white version of the Mi Mix concept phone last weekend during CES 2017. However, unless you import it yourself, it will still only be available officially in China.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 21:30
The Mi Note 2 supports 22 LTE-bands in its international version and now comes in three new colors.

CES 2017 | Xiaomi: The Mi Note 2 was shown in three more colors

Not only the Xiaomi Mi Mix received a new color option during CES 2017, Xiaomi also showed three new colors for the powerful Mi Note 2, the only world-phone the Chinese company has introduced so far.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Jan 2017 21:29
Asus ZenFone 3 Android smartphone now gets Nougat update

Asus ZenFone 3 gets Android Nougat

The new firmware only rolls out to users of the 5.2-inch and 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 handsets in the Philippines for now, but global availability is expected to follow in the days to come.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 19:35
Samsung OLED TV and appliance factory to open in US

Samsung might open a TV and appliance manufacturing facility in the US

As a direct answer to Donald Trump’s protectionist policies, Samsung reveals that is now considering to establish an appliance factory in the US soon, but nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 18:20
The Super Retro Boy can play physical Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges. (Source: Digital Trends)

Retro-Bit announces Super Retro Boy, a modern Game Boy

Classic console maker Retro-Bit showed off the Super Retro Boy, a physical handheld that can play game cartridges from Nintendo's Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance.
Sam Medley, 09 Jan 2017 17:02
Lenovo Phab 2 Pro Tango phablet gunmetal gray variant, soon to have a competitor by Huawei

CES 2017 | Huawei might launch a Tango handset as well

The existing Lenovo Phab 2 Pro and the upcoming Asus ZenFone AR will soon have a new Tango-enabled handset to compete with. Huawei has just confirmed that its Tango-capable smartphone or phablet is scheduled to hit the market soon.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 16:40
LG G5 Android flagship with modular design

LG anticipates its first quarterly operating loss in six years

Despite the introduction of its innovative G5 modular flagship and a 12 percent increase in revenue compared to previous quarter, LG's preliminary earning results show a loss of almost $30 million.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 14:20
What might be the P10 Plus (Source: Weibo)

Huawei P10 and P10 Plus expected to launch this spring

Huawei's flagship P10 handset could launch as early as March 2017 alongside dual-curved screen premium variant, the P10 Plus. As of now, the details surrounding the smartphone's hardware are still the subject of speculation.
Isaac Brown, 09 Jan 2017 13:24
Gartner predicts that a rebound of iPhone sales will primarily drive Apple to overtake Microsoft. (Source: Apple)

User-share of Macs may have hit a five-year-low, but Gartner predicts future Apple domination

Despite missed sales expectations and a five-year-low user share, research firm Gartner is predicting that iOS and macOS devices will overtake Windows in terms of devices shipped per-annum.
Douglas Black, 09 Jan 2017 11:52
Endless Mini and Endless One mini desktop PCs with Linux-based operating system

CES 2017 | Endless intros two Linux-driven mini desktop PCs

These two compact desktop computers start at just $129 USD (the ARM-driven Mission Mini) and are Endless Computers' first products designed specifically for the US market. Pre-orders begin next week.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 11:45
Samsung Chromebook Pro closeup, one of the many Samsung products that got awards at CES 2017

CES 2017 | Samsung wins 120 awards

Next to quite a few media and industry awards, Samsung received no less than 34 CES Innovation Awards at this year's edition of the Las Vegas technology show, including a Best of Innovation award in the video display category.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 09:07
Ockel Sirius A Windows 10 hybrid tablet/desktop PC with Intel Atom processor, up to 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage

Ockel unveils Sirius A and Sirius A Pro Windows 10 tablets

These Intel Atom-powered Windows 10 tablet/mini desktop PC hybrids come with 4 GB RAM/128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/128 GB storage in silver, gray, or gold. Prices start at $699 USD, and early Indiegogo backers should get the first units by the end of May.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2017 07:50
Huawei boasts 139 million smartphones sold throughout 2016

Huawei boasts 139 million smartphones sold throughout 2016

Sales were significantly higher compared to 2015 but they were still not enough to have met Huawei's initial target.
Allen Ngo, 09 Jan 2017 03:13
IGZO transistors have been around for over a decade, but have not yet seen widespread adoption. (Source: Version Daily)

Apple to switch to IGZO display for future MacBook Pros: DigiTimes

Apple is rumored to be acquiring IGZO panels for laptops as soon as Q2 2017. One reason for the move to IGZO-transistor panels could be improved battery life.
Douglas Black, 09 Jan 2017 02:00
Huawei P9 Lite 2017 takes an Honor design approach

CES 2017 | Huawei P9 Lite 2017 takes an Honor design approach

The Huawei P9 Lite should be shipping next month with Android 7 and EMUI 5.0 for 250 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 09 Jan 2017 00:19
Jan 8, 2017
AMD teases Avalon mini PC VR backpack powered by two Li-ion battery packs

CES 2017 | AMD teases Avalon mini PC VR backpack powered by two Li-ion battery packs

The high-power Avalon mini PC integrates an RX 480 GPU and doubles as a VR backpack with its two Li-ion battery packs for $1800 USD.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2017 21:42
Dell introduces Latitude 7285 detachable with wireless charging

CES 2017 | Dell introduces Latitude 7285 detachable with wireless charging

The Latitude 7285 will carry a similar 3:2 touchscreen as the upcoming Latitude 5285 with a special keyboard dock capable of wireless charging from WiTricity.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2017 20:19
Dell announces Precision 7720 with Pascal GPUs

CES 2017 | Dell announces Precision 7720 with Pascal Quadro GPUs

The manufacturer has revealed Pascal-based Quadro workstations for launch next month ahead of Nvidia's own next generation Quadro announcement.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2017 20:02
Samsung Gear Fit 2 fitness tracker gets iOS compatibility

Samsung extends iOS compatibility to the latest Gear devices

After a long wait, iPhone users interested to use a Gear device with their handset can finally bring the two worlds together. They need an iPhone 5 or later with iOS 9 or higher to use the new Gear S or Gear Fit app.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 16:45
ZTE Hawkeye crowdsourced Android smartphone with eye tracking features coming later this year

ZTE to cut up to 3,000 jobs worldwide

Although it is currently expanding on multiple Western markets, including the US, ZTE seems to be profoundly affected by a drop in its market share in China, industry sources revealing that over 3,000 employees will be soon laid off.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 14:45
Fitbit Charge 2 fitness tracker, Fitbit app store rumored to launch soon

CES 2017 | Fitbit working on an app store

Not long after buying Pebble, Fitbit reveals its plans to launch its wearable app store that uses some of the assets gained thanks to this corporate acquisition. Sadly, the launch date is not public yet.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 13:35
Nokia 6 Android smartphone by HMD Global to be exclusive to China, launch in early 2017

Nokia 6 now official, to debut in China

This 5.5-inch handset will ship loaded with Android Nougat and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage, all for a price below $250 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Jan 2017 09:55
Das Gigabyte P56 ist ein Neuzugang in der Gaming-Serie von Gigabyte und integriert eine GTX 1070-GPU.

CES 2017 | Gigabyte showcases P56, P34/35, Sabre 15, and Aero 14 notebooks with Pascal

Gigabyte is refreshing its major gaming notebooks this year with more Kaby Lake and new Pascal GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti options.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2017 08:54
Asus unveils super-light 14-inch Asuspro B9440 business notebook

CES 2017 | Asus unveils super-light 14-inch Asuspro B9440 business notebook

The new Asuspro will be even lighter than the just-announced Lenovo X1 Carbon and will launch this March for 1200 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2017 05:40

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