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Nov 14, 2016
Casio WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch gets Casio Moment Link app

Casio launches communication app for the WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch

Dubbed Casio Moment Link, this location-based communication app is freely downloadable and enhances outdoor experiences when part of a group. The app allows its users to form/disband groups, share location data, and send messages.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2016 16:55
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Blue Coral Android flagship, Samsung's US sales expected to decline

Samsung handset sales in the US might decline

Since it is widely believed that the next US government will increase the tariff on technology products, including smartphones, the future looks grim for Samsung. However, protectionist initiatives would hit LG and other companies as well.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2016 16:15
Earlier concept renders already predicted a largely bezel-less design for the next iPhone.

Apple iPhone 8: Barclays thinks, there will be a bezel-less 5 and 5.8 inch design

Another group of analysts at Barclays Research believe, that the iPhone 8 will be a largely bezel-less phone with increased displays areas. However, there is disagreement over the way the Home Button will be implemented in the next iPhone.
Alexander Fagot, 14 Nov 2016 15:22
The reflection of the new OnePlus phone clearly shows the letter T.

OnePlus 3T: New teaser showing a T-model for tomorrow's launch

A teaser for tomorrow's OnePlus 3T launch is showing the reflection of the letter T in a mirror. While the Snapdragon 821 processor is confirmed for the better version of the OnePlus 3, some say, the refreshed model will contain more than just a faster processor.
Alexander Fagot, 14 Nov 2016 12:12
The Vivo V5 and V5 Plus are new low-cost selfie phones with a 20 megapixel front camera.

Two more Vivo smartphones: Vivo V5 & V5 Plus feature a 20 MP selfie cam

After the release of the X7 and X7 Plus, the upcoming announcement of the Vivo X9 and X9 Plus and the alleged plans for the Xplay 6, Vivo may update their low-cost selfie-phone lineup as well and announce the Vivo V5 and V5 Plus this week.
Alexander Fagot, 14 Nov 2016 11:59
Nintendo's Wii U was an oft-ignored home console that constantly struggled with low sales. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo's Wii U dies the way it lived: quietly and overlooked

Nintendo has quietly announced it will stop North American production of the Wii U, a console that never gained notable traction in the market.
Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2016 05:56
The Aorus X5 is a thin-and-light notebook with massive power under the hood. (Source: Aorus)

CES 2017 | Aorus X5 wins CES Innovation Award for second year running

The Aorus X5 has been recognized with a CES Innovation Award in gaming. This marks the second year in a row the slim gaming powerhouse has won this honor.
Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2016 04:49
Nov 13, 2016
The new Snapchat Spectacles are a new way to share short video recordings with others. (Source: Snapchat)

Snapchat Spectacles sell out in a snap

Snap's new Spectacles, a wearable recording device, remains in high demand as a second inventory sold out within hours of being made available.
Sam Medley, 13 Nov 2016 22:09
The Apple iPad Mini 4 might not get a successor next year.

Apple may release three new iPads in 2017, one of them bezel-less

Barclays analysts recently reported, that Apple will introduce three new iPads in March of 2017. The iPad Mini 4 will not get a replacement, however. Instead, a new 9.7 inch iPad will be introduced as an entry level device. A new 10.9 inch tablet may turn out to be bezel-less.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Nov 2016 21:22
The Mate 9 Pro is a curved version of the Mate 9 minus the Porsche design.

Huawei: Curved Mate 9 Pro Live-Images leak

Huawei recently introduced the Mate 9 with flat 5.9 inch Full-HD display and the Porsche Edition of the Mate 9 with 5.5 inch QHD AMOLED display. There will however be a third version of the Mate 9 in China only, the Mate 9 Pro. New pictures of this device leaked today.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Nov 2016 20:53
There is no more space for the front camera on the Meizu Pro 7 so it slides out at the top.

Meizu might introduced a bezel-less Pro 7 on right before christmas

According to rumors out of the Weibo universe, Meizu might introduce a successor to the Pro 6 smartphone as a bezel-less design that even removes the bottom bezel together with Home Button and front camera. The camera may slide out at the top instead.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Nov 2016 20:32
USB-C is quickly becoming a standard but fast charging technologies are far from being compatible with each other.

Snapdragon 830 will come with Quick Charge 4.0, Google recommends PD

Qualcomm is said to introduce Quick Charge 4.0 with next years flagship processor, the Snapdragon 830. It will allegedly offer 28 Watt fast charging but Google recommends Android phone manufacturers to use USB Power Delivery instead.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Nov 2016 19:51
Huawei P10 smartphone specifications leak

Huawei P10 smartphone specifications leak

Huawei only recently introduced the Mate 9, but the Chinese manufacturer may already be gearing up to unveil the P9 successor.
Allen Ngo, 13 Nov 2016 19:08
Sony Concept for Android now available for Xperia X

Sony Concept for Android now available for Xperia X

The Sony "Concept for Android" launched last summer and is now expanding to Xperia X owners across Europe with new features.
Allen Ngo, 13 Nov 2016 06:14
HP Collaborating with Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, and others for luxury wristwatches

HP Collaborating with Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, and others for luxury wristwatches

The hybrid wristwatches have OLED screens and Bluetooth connectivity for displaying incoming calls, messages, and other notifications from the wearer's smartphone.
Allen Ngo, 13 Nov 2016 01:37
Google Pixel and Pixel XL are no flagship killers

Google Pixel and Pixel XL are no flagship killers

The new smartphones are all-around excellent, but not outstanding enough to propel them over the Galaxy S7 or iPhone 7.
Allen Ngo, 13 Nov 2016 01:01
Nov 12, 2016
Verizon's new Ellipsis 8 HD tablet is targeted at the budget-minded crowd. (Source: Verizon)

Verizon releases Ellipsis 8 HD Android tablet

Verizon has started selling its new Ellipsis 8 HD just in time for the holiday season. Does the budget Android tablet stand out from a flooded market?
Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2016 23:32
Asus ROG G701VI gaming notebook with GTX 1080 now available for 3000 Euros

Asus ROG G701VI gaming notebook with GTX 1080 launching for 3000 Euros

The latest G701 Pascal refresh is coming to Europe this December with a G-Sync 1080p display capable of refresh rates of up to 120 Hz.
Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2016 22:35
Chinese manufacturers keeping smartphone market competitive

Chinese manufacturers keeping smartphone market competitive

While Apple and Samsung collectively control almost one-third of the worldwide smartphone market, competing manufacturers like Huawei, Vivo, and Oppo are still on the rise and inching closer to grabbing a larger share of the pie.
Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2016 21:50
Acer introduces BE240U, BE270U, and BE270UA business monitors

Acer introduces BE240U, BE270U, and BE270UA business monitors

The new monitors will carry blue light reduction, picture-in-picture, multi-stream technology, and USB Type-C starting at 300 Euros for the 23.8-inch model.
Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2016 21:14
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has confirmed that a new smartphone with physical keyboard is coming.

New BlackBerry phone with physical keyboard confirmed

John Chen, CEO at BlackBerry has confirmed that a new smartphone with physical keyboard will be coming soon. It my be released early 2017 and feature a 3:2 format screen.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Nov 2016 20:43
The backlit keyboard can either connect through Pins or via Bluetooth 4.2.

Eve V: Specs of the Surface killer are final

A week after we first told you about the Eve V, the first crowd sourced 2-in-1 laptop, the specifications have been updated and are now final. We compared them to the Surface Pro 4 from Microsoft.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Nov 2016 20:23
Nougat for the OnePlus 3 will start rolling out as a Beta this month.

OnePlus 3: Android 7-Beta starting this month, OnePlus 2 will follow

OnePlus will release an official Android 7 beta for the OnePlus 3 this month and follow with the final version in December. The OnePlus 2 will get Android 7 as well but most likely not before next year.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Nov 2016 19:53
Gionee started teasing the S9 (and S9T) with dual-cameras.

Gionee will introduce the S9 & S9T smartphones next week

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee recently started teasing the November 15 launch of a new smartphone, the S9. Thanks to previous leaks, we already know more than the fact that the device will feature a dual-camera on the back.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Nov 2016 19:36
Affinity Photo, a powerful photo editing tool and alternative to Photoshop, is now available for Windows. (Source: Affinity Photo)

Serif's Affinity Photo app now available for Windows as a beta

Serif's Affinity Photo, named by Apple as the best app for Macs in 2015, was recently made available as a beta for Windows. Could this move encourage creatives to leave Photoshop behind for a cheaper alternative?
Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2016 05:21
The MSI VR One, one of the first VR capable backpack PCs, was first shown in September 2016. (Source: MSI)

CES 2017 | MSI recognized as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree

MSI, a premier manufacturer of gaming notebooks and PC components, has been made a CES 2017 Innovation Awards honoree for the GS63VR Stealth Pro and the VR One backpack PC.
Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2016 00:20
Nov 11, 2016
Huawei P9 Android flagship - over 9 million units shipped so far

Huawei has sold 9 million P9 flagships

Since its release back in April, this flagship managed to ship 9 million units, mainly in its home market and in Europe. Huawei announced breaking the 6 million P9 units sold back in September.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2016 21:35
TPCAST's new Vive accessory allows the device to be used wirelessly, cutting down clutter and improving immersion. (Source: HTC)

New add-on enables HTC Vive to cut the cord

A new add-on, available for preorder, adds wireless capability to HTC's Vive. This accessory will let Vive users roam their VR worlds without the burden of cables.
Sam Medley, 11 Nov 2016 21:15
UMi Plus E Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio P20 SoC and 6 GB RAM

UMi Plus E now up for pre-order

This new handset is the first to use the MediaTek Helio P20 processor, and it also features 6 GB RAM, a 5.5-inch full HD display made by Sharp, and can be acquired for only $199.99 USD during the pre-sales period.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2016 18:05
A concept phone render of the Galaxy S8 showing a bigger edge display with minimized bezels.

Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus: Bigger edge only display and onscreen buttons

South Korean investment publications report, that Samsung will up the display size on the next Galaxy S-models and ditch the flat screen model. The bigger version might be called the Galaxy S8 Plus and come with a 6.2 inch screen. Alleged model numbers of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have leaked as well.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Nov 2016 17:35
The next major update for the Axon 7, bringing Android 7 Nougat will be released in January.

ZTE: Axon 7 will receive Android 7 in January

ZTE announced yesterday that the popular Axon 7 flagship phone will receive an Android 7 update in January of 2017. So far it is unclear, if this update will make the Axon 7 compatible with Google Daydream.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Nov 2016 16:16
LG V20 Android flagship gets the 2017 CES Innovation Award in the wireless handsets category

CES 2017 | LG gets 21 CES 2017 Innovation Awards

The tech giant has earned awards in no less than 11 highly competitive categories, including wireless handsets, headphones, video displays, portable media players, and computer peripherals.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2016 15:15
OnePlus 3 Android smartphone gets Nougat beta later this month

OnePlus 3 Nougat beta coming this month

While the first community beta is expected to arrive by the end of this month, an OTA update for all OnePlus 3 handsets is also said to launch by the end of the year. However, delays might still occur.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2016 13:03
Samsung Gear S3 Classic smartwatch rolls out in South Korea

Samsung Gear S3 hits South Korea

This new Android Wear smartwatch with interchangeable bands, as well as IP86-rated protection from water and dust hits Korea next to the Blue Coral version of the Galaxy S7 Edge flagship.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2016 12:20
The HTC Bolt will not be the fastest phone in 2016 due to last year's processor.

HTC Bolt: Ancient processor, no headphone jack and only from Sprint

HTC and Sprint announced a new smartphone today, the HTC Bolt. Even though it improves on the HTC 10 by being water resistant and running Android 7 out of the box, it might not be a good choice for everyone.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Nov 2016 11:27
Not only the official teasers reveal information, leaked promo posters also exist for the Vivo X9.

Vivo X9 & X9 Plus: Promo posters reaffirm specifications

Once again, leaked promo material led to a reaffirmation of rumored specifications. The two Vivo phones X9 and X9 Plus, that are expected to launch November 16th did have their specs confirmed yesterday.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Nov 2016 11:01
Nov 10, 2016
Timex IQ+ Move smart wearable now available

Timex IQ+ Move smartwatch now available

This new smart wearable has been designed for men and women and features interchangeable straps, a classic design, as well as the ability to track movements, sleep quality, and the number of calories burned.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2016 22:25
Individual chargers for Apple's new Macbook Pro notebooks don't include the cable required to charge the device. (Source: Apple)

Individual Macbook Pro chargers don't come with a USB-C cable

Macbook Pro users hoping to buy additional chargers for their new device will have to provide their own USB Type-C cables.
Sam Medley, 10 Nov 2016 22:03
LG V20 Android smartphone might get a successor in Europe known as V20 S

LG V20 S coming soon to Europe

The first handset to launch loaded with Android Nougat might soon reach Europe in a slightly updated form, since LG has filed for the V20 S trademark in the area. Unfortunately, nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2016 20:55
Samsung Pay early access goes live in Canada

Samsung Pay early access now live in Canada

Although this service is not officially available yet, Samsung Pay is now available in advance of its formal announcement, but only CIBC customers can use it for the time being.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2016 19:45
A recent patent application from Samsung shows a smartphone that can fold over itself. (Source: Samsung patent)

Samsung applies for patent on bendable phone

A recent patent application filed by Samsung in April shows a smartphone with a bendable screen, allowing the device to be folded over itself. This patent may be related to rumors that Samsung is developing devices with bendable OLED displays.
Sam Medley, 10 Nov 2016 17:53
Nov 9, 2016
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 with a flat display appears on TENAA listings.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: A flat-screen version might arrive on November 11th

Xiaomi has sent a new, flat-screen version of the Mi Note 2 to Chinese regulatory agency TENAA for certification. This new version might arrive next week just in time for a major sales event in China.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Nov 2016 20:46
Today`s tweet not only reveals the launchdate but the Android version as well.

OnePlus 3T: Launch date confirmed for November 15th

After getting a confirmation from Qualcomm yesterday, the launch date for the OnePlus 3 refresh, which most likely will be called OnePlus 3T, was confirmed for November 15th. The video posted by OnePlus reveals two more details about the new phone.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Nov 2016 20:29
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone gets bug fixing software update, November 2016

BlackBerry Priv gets a new software update

This handset receives a bug fixing patch on both AT&T and Verizon Wireless that specifically installs the "No Service" Prevention Tool, but also comes with a few minor improvements to the existing apps as well.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2016 18:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge phablet in Blue Coral finish

Nougat beta for Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge starts today in the US

Although the beta program was announced for the UK earlier, both the US and its overseas ally get the early Nougat version for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge handsets starting today.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2016 16:57
CyanogenMod 14.1 based in Android 7.1 Nougat nightly build now available

CyanogenMod 14.1 rolls out

Not long after hearing that development of 14.0 has been dropped and the next CyanogenMod version would be the Android 7.1 Nougat-based 14.1, the first nightly build becomes available for download.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2016 13:25
Nov 8, 2016
Apple has recently started selling refurbished iPhones. (Source: Apple)

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhones

For consumers hoping to enjoy iOS without spending a lot of money, Apple has started selling iPhones on its refurbished store. The refurbished units will be sold at a discount, but still come with the standard warranty and accessories.
Sam Medley, 08 Nov 2016 23:12
Asus Transformer 3 Pro Windows convertible now available via Amazon

Asus Transformer 3 Pro hits Amazon

This 12.6-inch convertible can be purchased for $1,499 USD with a setup that includes a 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 6500U processor, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. A Surface Pro 4 with the same specs is $400 USD more expensive.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2016 16:20
Lenovo Moto M Android smartphone with MediaTek Helio P15 SoC

Lenovo Moto M launches in China

The specs of this handset confirm the latest rumors - a MediaTek Helio P15 SoC, 4 GB RAM,32 GB internal storage, and a 3,050 mAh battery. The price in China is around $295 USD and, for now, there is no info about its availability in other areas.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2016 14:35
Will there be a jet white version of the iPhone 7?

Jet white: Will Apple release a glossy white version of the iPhone 7?

The big success of the jet black color option might have convinced Apple to prepare a jet white version as well, according to a rumor out of Japan. However, it may not be likely to happen after all.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Nov 2016 10:46

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