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Dec 31, 2016
According to new rumors out of Taiwan, Microsoft will the release the successor to the Surface Pro 4 in the first quarter of 2017.

Microsoft: The Surface Pro 5 might be released in the first quarter of 2017

Microsoft might release the successor to the Surface Pro 4 as early as March 2017 according to rumors out of Taiwan. Changes will include a magnetic charging stylus and (optional) 4K displays.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:24
After Lenovo brought us the Moto Z in 2016, they might release another Moto X in 2017 again.

Lenovo: Moto X (2017) Render images and video leaked

New render images and a short video of the Moto X for 2017 were released yesterday. Based on leaked CADs, they show a very familiar design, which will not be compatible with the MotoMods apparently.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 19:00
The final Nougat update for the OnePlus3 and OnePlus 3T is coming as a new years present.

OnePlus 3 und 3T: OTA-Android 7-Rollout has started

Just a few hours before the new year, OnePlus has started to rollout a stable OTA-Android 7-Update to its OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T-users worldwide. Reports come in, that the update is already available to some users.
Alexander Fagot, 31 Dec 2016 18:48
JDTab J01 Android tablet with MediaTek MT8173 and 4 GB RAM

Foxconn-made JDTab J01 tablet hits the market next month

Previously leaked as a Meizu slate, this tablet made by Foxconn comes with Harman Kardon audio, a MediaTek MT8173 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, all for around $215 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 16:15
Motorola Moto G4 Android smartphone gets Nougat update

Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus get Android Nougat

Motorola updated the Moto Z to Nougat back in November, and now the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus receive the Android 7.0 update as well. All Moto X and Moto Z variants should get the new firmware soon as well.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 12:45
BLU Vivo XL2 Android smartphone at FCC

BLU Vivo XL2 hits FCC

Although the FCC filing only contains a few images, previous rumors mentioned a 5.5-inch display, a MediaTek processor, microSD support, a 3,150 mAh battery, as well as a basic camera/flash setup on the back.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 11:45
E Fun Nextbook Flexx 12 Flip 7.9-inch Windows tablet with Kaby Lake processor

CES 2017 | E Fun Nextbook Flexx 12 Flip coming next year

This affordable 12.2-inch Windows tablet will launch powered by a Kaby Lake processor, offering 5G connectivity and up to 256 GB storage space (up to 128 GB internal and 128 GB via microSD).
Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2016 08:45
External GPU enclosures remain an accessory in high demand but low supply. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac to showcase TB3 graphics dock at CES

Zotac will fully unveil their own TB3 external graphics dock next week at CES. The dock should accommodate most standard-size GPUs and provides four additional USB 3.0 ports. It will utilize an internal 400W power supply.
Douglas Black, 31 Dec 2016 02:51
Dec 30, 2016
Xiaomi Mi 5s Android smartphone gets MIUI 8 software update

Xiaomi Mi 5s gets MIUI 8

The global stable ROM version 8.0.3.0.MAGMIDI for the Xiaomi Mi 5s is finally available. The update is based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and sadly there is no changelog for it yet.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 16:03
Asus Chromebook Flip 2 C302CA with Intel Pentium 4405Y

Asus Chromebook Flip 2 surfaces on Best Buy

The C302CA model was spotted earlier this year on Newegg, but now the Flip 2 name is finally confirmed, although Asus still has to announce it. This $499.99 USD Chromebook has an all-metal casing and uses the Intel Pentium 4405Y processor.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 14:55
Samsung Galaxy S7 lineup to get Android 7.1.1 update in January 2017

Android 7.1.1 Nougat for the Samsung Galaxy S7 series coming in January

The Galaxy Beta program will shut down later today, and the official notice that delivers this information also reveals that the final Android 7.1.1 Nougat software update should arrive in January "as soon as possible."
Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2016 13:35
How exactly ASUS managed to put a GTX 1080 inside a 16.6mm-thick laptop remains to be seen. (Source: LaptopMedia)

ASUS dethrones the Razer Blade Pro with the ROG GX501, world's thinnest laptop with GTX 1080?

ASUS may have designed the world's thinnest laptop with a GTX 1080 inside, measuring only 16.65mm thick—if sources are to be believed.
Douglas Black, 30 Dec 2016 12:33
The alleged screenshot reveals both a 3:2 aspect ratio and Android 7.0. (Source: Roland Quandt)

BlackBerry partner TCL's "Mercury" handset to have 4.6-inch 3:2 display, hardware keyboard

More details regarding BlackBerry's new "Mercury" handset have emerged, confirming a Snapdragon 625 CPU, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 4.6-inch screen.
Douglas Black, 30 Dec 2016 03:04
HTC Vive 2 could be wireless with 4K resolution displays

HTC Vive 2 could be wireless with 4K resolution displays

The Vive is barely a year old, but the inevitable second generation headset may bring a host of technical improvements for a demonstration as early as next month.
Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2016 02:48
Samsung teases Galaxy A3 and A5 2017 launch

Samsung teases Galaxy A3 and A5 2017 launch

The mainstream Galaxy A series could get its first waterproof smartphone in less than a month.
Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2016 00:35
Dec 29, 2016
Intel Kaby Lake refresh on track for late 2017 launch

Intel Kaby Lake refresh on track for late 2017 launch

The Intel ix-8000 Coffee Lake series should be the final 14 nm architecture based on Skylake and Kaby Lake in the manufacturer's three-step "process-architecture-optimization" cycle.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 21:26
Twitter user "Walking Cat" (@h0x0d) seems to be the first to discover and analyse the dll. (Source: Twitter)

Microsoft may bring a "Game Mode" to Windows 10

Windows Insider Preview build 14997 includes a .dll hinting at a gaming-optimized mode for extra performance.
Douglas Black, 29 Dec 2016 11:17
Umidigi to detail Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro smartphones next week

Umidigi to detail Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro smartphones next week

The Umi name change to Umidigi will reflect on the higher-end Umidigi Z Pro smartphone. Both the upcoming Umi Z and Umidigi Z Pro are expected to each sport the new Helio X27 SoC.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 06:15
Dell leaks Precision 5000 series with i5-7300HQ, i5-7440HQ, and i7-7700HQ options

Dell leaks Precision 5000 series with i5-7300HQ, i5-7440HQ, and i7-7700HQ options

Like the recent Kaby Lake XPS 13 9360 update to the Skylake XPS 13 9350, the Precision 5520 will likely be the minor Kaby Lake update to the existing Precision 5510 Skylake SKUs.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2016 03:35
Dec 28, 2016
TSMC says that the 10 nm process is "totally on track" (Image: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

TSMC says that 10 nm-process is "totally on track"

Countering news-reports that yields of chips manufactured in the industry's advanced 10 nm process are below expectations, TSMC has said today that the process is on track and will contribute to sales revenue in the first quarter of 2017 as expected.
Alexander Fagot, 28 Dec 2016 22:13
Microsoft is said to finalize the next Windows 10 update in mid-January. Final release is expected for March 2017.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Creators Update almost ready for sign-off

According to industry sources, Microsoft is almost ready to start finalizing the next Windows 10 Update, that will be released in the first quarter of next year as the Creators Update. Mid-January will apparently start the sign-off phase, all major features will be implemented by then.
Alexander Fagot, 28 Dec 2016 21:46
According to new reports, the new Bixby assistant on the Galaxy S8 will replace S Voice entirely.

Samsung Galaxy S8: Bixby assistant to replace S Voice in all native apps

Contrary to S Voice, the semi intelligent Samsung Viv assistant named Bixby is said to be available system wide on the Galaxy S8. It will offer better intelligence and a better user experience, if Google allows it.
Alexander Fagot, 28 Dec 2016 21:21
The LG G6 will not be modular like its predecessor, it might be waterproof instead.

LG G6: First render images and video show glossy and matte finish

Based on leaked CAD designs, render images were published that show the LG G6 from all sides and reveal a non-modular, closed design which will probably be available with a matte or glossy metallic finish on the back.
Alexander Fagot, 28 Dec 2016 20:58
Lenovo: New ThinkPad accessoires with USB Type C

Lenovo: New ThinkPad accessoires with USB Type C

Alongside the announcement of its 2017 ThinkPad-family, Lenovo also announced some new Think-branded accessories: Two external monitors and two new dockingstations. Their common trait: All of them are connected to the laptop via USB Type C or Thunderbolt 3.
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Dec 2016 06:01
Lenovo ThinkPad: Two subnotebooks and a convertible with Kaby Lake (X270, ThinkPad 13, Yoga 370)

Lenovo ThinkPad: Two subnotebooks and a convertible with Kaby Lake (X270, ThinkPad 13, Yoga 370)

The smaller ThinkPads are also being updated with Kaby Lake. All three, Yoga 370, X270 and ThinkPad 13 are in the 12,5" to 13,3" market-segment, which qualifies all of them as subnotebooks. One of the models, the Yoga, seems to replace two older models at the same time.
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Dec 2016 06:01
Lenovo ThinkPad: Classic ThinkPad-models with Kaby Lake announced (T470, T570, T470s, T470p, L470 & L570)

Lenovo: Classic ThinkPad-models with Kaby Lake announced (T470, T570, T470s, T470p, L470 & L570)

With the year 2016 slowly coming to its end, Lenovo has announced their new ThinkPad lineup. The classic T- and L-Series are updated with the newest Kaby Lake CPUs and also come with several other new features.
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Dec 2016 06:01
2017 may be the year Blackberry and Nokia become household names once again. (Source: The Verge)

Nokia and Blackberry could make a comeback in 2017

Nokia and Blackberry may find a new lease on life in 2017 thanks to Android and licensing and manufacturing agreements. Blackberry is looking to Chinese ODM TCL, while Finnish Nokia Licencee HMD Global will be producing high-end Nokia phones.
Douglas Black, 28 Dec 2016 03:50
By January 8, nearly all remaining Galaxy Note 7s will be rendered inoperable in the US. (Source: Ron Amadeo/ArsTechnica)

T-Mobile rolling out Note-7-killing update; AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint to follow

T-mobile has begun rolling out firmware designed to effectively brick remaining Samsung Galaxy Note 7s. Verizon and AT&T will roll out the update January 5, while Sprint will wait until January 8.
Douglas Black, 28 Dec 2016 03:26
Dec 27, 2016
The BRIX-GZ1DTi7-1070GB GW is a powerful SFF gaming PC coming soon from Gigabyte. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte announces BRIX SFF PC with GTX 1070

The newest small form factor gaming PC from Gigabyte will pack a serious punch in a small package thanks to its GTX 1070 and Core i7-6700K.
Sam Medley, 27 Dec 2016 22:04
Early AMD Ryzen benchmarks leak

Early AMD Ryzen benchmarks leak

Unconfirmed benchmarks show Ryzen performing comfortably between an i7-6800K and the very pricey i7-6900K.
Allen Ngo, 27 Dec 2016 21:54
Online retailer leaks Asus GL553VE, GL753VE, FX502VM, and GL702VM gaming notebooks with i7-7700HQ CPUs

Online retailer leaks Asus GL553VE, GL753VE, FX502VM, and GL702VM gaming notebooks with i7-7700HQ CPUs

The new upcoming gaming systems should be sporting both HQ-class Kaby Lake processor options and high-end Pascal GPUs from the GTX 1050 Ti and up.
Allen Ngo, 27 Dec 2016 21:50
The blue light filter will likely use a similar method to f.lux. (Source: OnMSFT)

Leaked Windows 10 Insider build 14997 includes blue light filter

The latest Windows Insider build confirms the addition of a blue light filter into Windows 10.
Douglas Black, 27 Dec 2016 11:47
Newegg listed the C302CA momentarily, but not before at least one order was taken. (Source: Newegg)

Asus Chromebook C302 leaked on NewEgg, taken down after order

Newegg.com momentarily listed the ASUS C302CA Chromebook for sale today, though it has yet to be made official by ASUS.
Douglas Black, 27 Dec 2016 03:44
Eurocom discounting Tornado F5 and Sky X7E2 gaming notebooks for the Holidays

Eurocom discounting Tornado F5 and Sky X7E2 gaming notebooks for the Holidays

The 10 percent off sale starts and ends on December 26 for select 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch notebooks with desktop-class CPUs and removable MXM 3.0 GPUs.
Allen Ngo, 27 Dec 2016 00:48
Asus releases Zennovation Zenfone teaser ahead of CES 2017

Asus releases Zennovation Zenfone teaser ahead of CES 2017

The "Zennovation" teaser from Computex 2016 is making a comeback right before CES 2017 with new product announcements imminent.
Allen Ngo, 27 Dec 2016 00:46
Elephone S7 Limited Edition with Helio X25 SoC on sale for the Holidays

Elephone S7 Limited Edition with Helio X25 SoC on sale for the Holidays

The Galaxy S7 Edge clone just got a little faster and is now available for $250 USD.
Allen Ngo, 27 Dec 2016 00:44
Dec 26, 2016
Render pictures of the Google Smartwatches that will be released in early 2017 with Android Wear 2.0.

Confirmed: Google Smartwatches will be released early 2017 with Android Wear 2.0

Jeff Chang, Google product manager for Android Wear, has confirmed that the rumored Google smartwatches exist and will be released in the first quarter of 2017 together with Android Wear 2.0.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 23:12
The M2017 by Gionee is a luxury phone for the discerning Chinese business person.

Gionee: Expensive M2017 Luxury Phone with 7,000 mAh battery released in China

Even though Gionee only added a midrange processor to the M2017, it is targeting business men and women that are willing to spend $1007 on the 10 mm thick designer phone. Unfortunately, it lacks support for essential LTE bands in Europe and the US.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 22:51
The Meizu M5S is an entry-level phone featuring a 720p resolution and up to 64 GB of storage.

Meizu M5S: Images and Specs leak ahead of launch

Thanks to TENAA and 3C-Leaks we can share some information about the M5S, a new Meizu entry level phone, that will come with HD-display and up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 22:21
LG might rush the release of the G6 to get a head start on Samsung's Galaxy S8 next year.

LG is planning to sell the G6 a month before Samsung announces the Galaxy S8

After reports that Samsung may delay the Galaxy S8 into April of next year, LG apparently decided to rush the release of the LG G6 to get a head start on Samsung.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 22:04
The name Lineage describes the plans of the former CyanogenMod developers.

Lineage update path for CyanogenMod is planned, more details to follow tomorrow

While the CyanogenMod team is busy merging and reviewing code, the Cyanogen website stopped being available via DNS today. Plans to offer a direct upgrade to Lineage from within CyanogenMod are in place.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 21:41
BlackBerry's Mercury handset with QWERTY keyboard may show up at CES 2017.

BlackBerry: TCL confirms a new BlackBerry device for CES 2017

TCL recently confirmed, that they will introduce a new BlackBerry smartphone at CES 2017. According to previous rumors, the most likely candidate is the Mercury phone with QWERTY keyboard, that may be launched under a new name during CES 2017.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 21:22
The Galaxy S8 might feature up to 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage.

Samsung: Galaxy S8 might come with 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage

Samsung may put one of its recent 8 GB modules into the Galaxy S8, that are being manufactured using the 10 nm process, a usually quite reliable user on Weibo recently said. Faster UFS 2.1 storage may also be part of the package.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Dec 2016 20:53
Apple may be the most affected by the low yields of 10nm chips, as TSMC is producing chips for both the next iPhone and iPad. (Source: Apple)

Major chip foundries having trouble with 10nm chip production

Sources say that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), responsible for producing chips based on Samsung's 10nm design, is having issues with a lower-than-expected yield from the manufacturing process.
Douglas Black, 26 Dec 2016 07:39
Dec 25, 2016
Honor will announce the global release of a new smartphone with dual-cam during CES.

Huawei: Honor set to announce a new smartphone with Dual-Cam at CES 2017

According to new posts on HonorGlobal's Facebook and Twitter pages, Huawei will release a new smartphone with dual-camera during CES 2017 in January of next year. Most analysts expect a global release of the Honor 6x.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 23:11
The 4G version of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air comes with a China Mobile LTE module.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 4G: Take a peek inside and check out the LTE module

Shortly after Xiaomi and China Mobile released the Mi Notebook Air in China, a website got their hands on the 12.5 inch version and let us take a look inside. As you can see, there is no SIM card slot on the machine.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 21:35
The Nokia D1C smartphones are entry level to midrange phones expected to arrive early next year.

Nokia: Leak shows alleged frontpanel of next year's D1C smartphones

A picture showing the front panel of the alleged Nokia D1C entry level to midrange smartphone was leaked recently and may have been taken directly in one of the Chinese factories where the smartphones are being assembled.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 20:59
Both new Mi Notebook Air versions come without Mi Logo but with China Mobile 4G module.

Xiaomi and China Mobile present: The Mi Notebook Air 4G

Right before Christmas, Xiaomi introduced the Mi Notebook Air 4G in Xiaomi's home market China. Except for a processor upgrade on the 13.3 inch version, the machine is exactly the same as the version released in July of this year, except for an integrated LTE-module from China Mobile.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 20:44
Compact, lightweight and bright: The LG ProBeam Laser Projector with webOS and Miracast support.

LG ProBeam: Compact Full-HD Laser Projector will debut at CES 2017

LG has announced, that it will show a new compact Laser Projector at CES next month. The LG ProBeam will deliver Full-HD resolution and up to 2,000 lumen while still being compact and portable enough to carry around.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 17:18
Both Cyanogen OS and CyanogenMod are dead. The team has produced a fork and named it Lineage.

Cyanogen OS and CyanogenMod are dead: Long live Lineage!

After Cyanogen announced that it will suspend all services by years end, the CyanogenMod team decided to let the Open Source project die as well and continue work under a new fork named Lineage.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Dec 2016 16:55

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