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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Desaster: Third quarter profit slashed by a third

Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Third quarter profit slashed by a third

Samsung expects Galaxy Note 7 discontinuation will wipe operating profit over the next six month. Samsung Electronics plans to normalize its mobile business by expanding sales of flagship models such as the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

Ronald Matta, 14 Oct 2016 10:00

HP Elite x3 Lap Dock now available in the US for $599 USD

HP Elite x3 Lap Dock hits the market

While this accessory turns the phablet into a regular notebook, it also has a rather high price - no less than $599 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 19:25

Flexible Xiaomi touchscreen display spotted online

Flexible Xiaomi device shows up online

While most users ask for increased battery life, Xiaomi joins the club of handset makers currently working on flexible touchscreen displays.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 18:25

Sharp Aquos Xx3 Android smartphone coming in February 2017

Sharp Aquos Xx3 mini Android smartphone now official

This 4.7-inch handset has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor under the hood, next to 3 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. It will hit the market in February 2017.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 17:05

Futuremark: Android performance of LG Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S5

With the major update of PCMark for Android benchmark app Futuremark adds another new feature, the ability to compare scores across Android versions as OS updates can breathe new life into older devices.

Ronald Matta, 13 Oct 2016 14:58

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime Android phablet with 6.44-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor

Xiaomi Mi Max Prime unveiled in India

This new phablet has an impressive 6.44-inch display and uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 12:05

HP Envy 13 Kaby Lake 2016 update now available for purchase

HP Envy 13 gets Kaby Lake processors

The updated variant of the premium notebook that made its debut back in 2015 now features a faster processor and a bigger battery, but also a slightly lower starting price.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 11:10

LG Quick Wireless Charging Pad: Induktive Schnellladestation von LG

LG Innotek: Quick Wireless Charging Pad with 15W

LG announced a 15W Quick Wireless Charging Pad that charges 50 percent into a flat battery in just 30 minutes, or a full charge in 90 minutes. LG claims that the new 15W wireless charger can equal wired quick charging speeds.

Ronald Matta, 13 Oct 2016 11:07

Samsung Exynos AP: 14nm FinFET SoC Lineup

Samsung just started mass-producing the Exynos 7 Dual 7270, the first mobile processor designed for wearable devices that is built on the 14-nanometer FinFET process technology. But Samsung has been using the 14nm technology since 2015.

Ronald Matta, 13 Oct 2016 09:13

Seagate announces new BarraCuda and FireCuda HDDs

New 2.5-inch drives range from 500 GB up to 5 TB in 7 mm, 9.5 mm, and 15 mm form factors. Multi-tier caching software will be included for improved performance.

Allen Ngo, 13 Oct 2016 08:53

Huawei Mate 9 renders show flat and curved screen variants

Huawei Mate 9 to come in flat and curved screen variants

A recent image shows both different designs for this upcoming handset, but it looks like the curved one will only be available in China, unfortunately.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Oct 2016 08:45

HP: New Spectre x360 and new Envy Laptops announced

HP updates its consumer laptops with the newest Kaby Lake CPUs. Not only that, the convertible Spectre x360 has received a redesign. One of the changes: Smaller display bezels.

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Oct 2016 02:26

PC Market: Sales keep falling

The PC market continues to shrink. In the last quarter less PCs were sold then one year ago, yet again. However, the decline in sales wasn´t as big as the market research companies expected it to be.

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Oct 2016 00:44

Huawei Honor 8 Android smartphone and lower specced Honor 8 Smart now available in India

Huawei Honor 8 and Honor 8 Smart hit India

In addition to the 5.2-inch Honor 8 that is already available in other markets, Huawei also introduced the cheaper Smart, a device targeting the Indian market.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 22:15

BlackBerry DTEK60 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC

BlackBerry DTEK60 now up for pre-order in the US

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-driven handset formerly known as Argon has a 21 MP main camera, 4 GB RAM, and can be purchased for $499.99 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 20:20

The grey bar at the top of the screen is one way to tell if your iPhone 6 suffers from "Touch Disease".

Apple iPhone 6 "Touch Disease": More law firms join class action lawsuit

Three lawfirms have joined the class action lawsuit against Apple regarding the "Touch Disease" issues on many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus-models from 2014.

Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2016 18:55

Huawei Honor Holly 3 Android smartphone with Kirin 620 processor and 2 GB RAM

Huawei launches Honor Holly 3 Android smartphone

This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB expandable storage, all for a price around $150 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 18:05

The IMX 398 sensor in the Oppo R9s is supposed to guarantee amazing quality pictures

Oppo touts image quality of the Sony IMX 398 sensor in its R9s teasers

Oppo has been busy teasing the R9s lately, letting people know that the Sony IMX 398 sensor will be able to capture amazing pictures thanks to a combination of distinct features like a F/1.7 aperture and dual-core autofocus.

Alexander Fagot, 12 Oct 2016 18:00

Amazon Music Unlimited streaming service launches in the US

Amazon launches Music Unlimited streaming service

This new on-demand music streaming service features "tens of millions" of songs and starts at $3.99 USD per month (when used exclusively with an Amazon Echo device).

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 16:55

Asus Transformer Mini Windows convertible tablet now available for pre-order

Asus Transformer Mini now up for pre-order

This 10.1-inch Windows convertible uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 "Cherry Trail" processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD storage, its price starting at 399 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 11:35

Android Nougat statue at Googleplex, Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming in October 2016

Android 7.1 Developer Preview coming later this month

Expected to launch in December, Android 7.1 Nougat will get a Developer Preview release soon, with the Nexus 5X, the Nexus 6P, and the Pixel C the first devices to receive it.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 10:15

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 to get one or two successors soon

Lenovo Miix 710 and Miix 720 leak online

The upcoming 7xx series Windows convertibles by Lenovo are expected to feature Intel Kaby Lake processors and up to 16 GB memory, but nothing is official yet.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Oct 2016 08:15

Modular Fairphone 2 smartphone includes replaceable display, battery, and earpiece

The year-old Fairphone 2 is still going strong and continues to be one-of-a-kind in the crowded smartphone market.

Allen Ngo, 12 Oct 2016 06:54

Oculus certifies Aorus X7 v6 gaming notebook as "VR-Ready"

Oculus certifies Aorus X7 v6 gaming notebook as "Oculus-Ready"

The 17.3-inch super-thin gaming notebook is now officially backed by Oculus to be one of the first gaming notebooks recommended for Oculus Rift owners.

Allen Ngo, 12 Oct 2016 05:47

Cyanogen OS goes modular

Soon after naming a new CEO, Cyanogen Inc. announces that all interested device makers will be able to license just some features instead of a full OS.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 21:50

Samsung discontinues the Galaxy Note 7 for good

Samsung kills the Galaxy Note 7

The saga of this ill-fated Android device has come to an abrupt end - in a very expensive move, Samsung completely drops its latest Galaxy Note phablet.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 18:59

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini Android smartphone to get a successor next week

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini successor might arrive next week

Expected to launch as ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S, this handset might focus on mobile photography features as its predecessor, but there are no details available yet.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 14:30

LG: Preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2016

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced its preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2016. Earnings by business division were not announced, but most analysts say that all divisions but the smartphone division has achieved good performance.

Ronald Matta, 11 Oct 2016 10:53

Samsung Galaxy S8 might launch during Galaxy Unpacked 2017 in February

MWC 2017 | Samsung Galaxy S8 migh launch in February 2017

What appears like a leaked image of a future Galaxy Unpacked event suggests that this next-gen flagship is scheduled to show up at MWC 2017.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 10:25

Will OnePlus release a new model with LCD-panel and Snapdragon 821 processor?

OnePlus 3: Production stop and new model with LCD-panel possible

According to industry sources, OnePlus could stop production of the OnePlus 3 in order to have free capacities for a follow-up model with LCD-panel and Snapdragon 821 processor.

Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2016 09:21

Nokia D1C shows up on AnTuTu

The first Nokia smartphone with Android has been spotted with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 on board, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 09:20

The Snapdragon 830 has already arrived in India, ready to be tested.

Qualcomm: Snapdragon 830 units on their way to India

Test units with Qualcomm's next generation processor MSM8998 on board have turned up on India's import/export database Zauba. Most likely, this model will be next year's Snapdragon 830 and power a lot of high-end Android phones in 2017.

Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2016 08:55

Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 SoC now in mass production

Samsung begins production of the Exynos 7 Dual 7270 SoC for wearables

The new 7270 chip is the first 14 nm FinFET processor for wearables. It integrates a full set of connectivity features, including a 4G LTE modem.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2016 08:45

Samsung warns users about using the Galaxy Note 7 and stops worldwide sales.

Sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 have been stopped

Samsung issued a statemen, warning users about using the Galaxy Note 7 and asking all retail partners and carriers to stop selling it. This comes just one day after Samsung stopped production of the Galaxy Note 7.

Alexander Fagot, 11 Oct 2016 08:38

Razer keynote set for October 20th in Berlin, Germany

The keynote starts at 19:00 CEST with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan expected to announce brand new products for the German market.

Allen Ngo, 11 Oct 2016 04:39

LG patent reveals transparent display

Since Samsung's foldable tablets might launch next year, it is no surprise that LG is working on transparent and foldable touchscreen displays as well.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 19:55

HTC One Watch smartwatch images leak on Weibo

HTC One Watch shows up online

After a very long time in the rumor mill, it looks like the HTC smartwatch might finally be ready to hit the market, as shown by the images that surfaced on Weibo.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 18:25

Huawei Honor 6X Android smartphone as shown at TENAA

Huawei Honor 6X launching next week

This 5.5-inch handset is expected to hit the market powered by a Huawei Kirin 620 processor and to retail for a price of roughly $200 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 16:55

Gartner: Worldwide PC and smartphone shipments to decline again

Gartner's latest devices forecast figures predict a second consecutive year of decline. Premium ultramobile PCs are the only device type with a forecasted growth. Mobile phone shipments will fall 1.6% in 2016.

Ronald Matta, 10 Oct 2016 11:59

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime Android smartphone with Exynos 7870 and 3 GB RAM

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime hits the Philippines

This Exynos 7870-powered handset with a 5.5-inch full HD TFT display hits the third market, less than one month after reaching Vietnam and India.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 11:10

Slickwraps skins for Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones

Slickwraps launches Google Pixel and Pixel XL skins

The new Google Pixel handsets just got nine skins each, including carbon, metal, wood, and stone finishes. Each has multiple color choices and costs less than $20 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 10:55

Chromebooks: Shipments exceed expectations

TrendForce reports 2016 Chromebook shipments exceed expectations with annual growth projected around 30 - 40 percent. Besides having a remarkable shipment record this year, Chromebooks could capture a part of the education market.

Ronald Matta, 10 Oct 2016 09:55

Samsung halts Galaxy Note 7 production

After five incidents involving Note 7 units that were supposed to be safe, it looks like Samsung has decided to stop production of this phablet.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2016 08:45

Gigabyte updates Brix Mini PCs with Kaby Lake processors

Six new ultra-compact mini PCs with M.2 SSD, DDR4 RAM, 7th generation U-class Intel processors, HD Graphics 620, and HDMI 2.0 shipping soon.

Allen Ngo, 10 Oct 2016 00:50

Even the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units seem to be unfit for general use.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 units still exploding: Stop using them!

Last week has been a disastrous one for Samsung and its current flagship the Galaxy Note 7. Even the new model that was said to be safe to use, exploded in five cases and caused injuries. Tech magazines recommend to stop using them and get a refund.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 23:01

Backorders of the OnePlus 3 take three weeks to ship: Is a new version coming?

OnePlus 3 running out of stock: New version coming?

Chinese Weibo is the source of a new rumor that a new version of the OnePlus 3 is coming. The current OnePlus 3 seems to run low on stock again and takes at least three weeks to ship in the US.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 22:37

The Microsoft Surface Phone might be delayed until 2018 (Bild: Concept Phones)

Microsoft: Surface Phone might not come before 2018

Don't wait for the Surface Phone, it might take longer than expect. According to new rumors directly from the source, the Surface Phone will not be released until late 2017 at the earliest.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 22:15

The Kirin 960 will be the first processor with ARM Cortex-A73 cores.

Huawei: The Kirin 960 processor might be revealed on October 19th

Huawei has sent out invitations for a press event on October 19th. The company did not reveal what product it will show on that day but it is widely believed to be the Kirin 960 processor, successor to last year's Kirin 950.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 20:05

The new Sony IMX 398 Sensor will have its debut in the Oppo R9s.

Oppo will release the R9s with new Sony sensor on October 19th

Oppo made it official. Event invitations point to October 19th as the start of its R9s smartphone, successor to the successful Oppo 9R. There might even be a Plus-version and both are said to feature a new Sony IMX-sensor.

Alexander Fagot, 09 Oct 2016 19:50

Sharp unveils Corner R smartphone with bezel-free FHD display

A prototype 5.2-inch FHD smartphone from Sharp makes its debut at an electronics show in Japan.

Allen Ngo, 09 Oct 2016 02:15

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