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Sep 22, 2016
Moto E3 Power Android smartphone first-day sales are impressive

Moto E3 Power sold 100,000 units on its first day

The new Moto E handset managed to break the previous record of first-day smartphone sales via Flipkart.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2016 22:35
Samsung Galaxy Tab S Android tablets on Verizon get Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Tab S gets Android Marshmallow on Verizon

After moving from KitKat to Lollipop, this two-year-old slate on Verizon finally gets Android Marshmallow, but this update also removes some bloatware as well.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2016 20:45
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet coming in black onyx next month

Black Onyx Galaxy Note 7 coming next month

Since the first batch of jet black iPhone 7 handsets sold out very fast, Samsung is on the right path with the black onyx Note 7, to come out in early October.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2016 18:55
Apple retail store in Beijing to be followed by the first retail location in South Korea

Apple to open its first South Korean store

Unconfirmed reports from sources familiar with the matter claim that Apple signed three long-term lease contracts, planning to build a two- to three-story store in Seoul.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2016 16:10
The Mi 5S will soon trump the Mi 5 as Xiaomi's new flagship phone.

Xiaomi Mi 5S: New official teaser announces an impressive 164K AnTuTu score

Xiaomi has put up another Mi 5S teaser recently, promoting an impressive AnTuTu score of 164,119 points for their next flagship phone that will be released September 27th. Meanwhile rumors claim that there might be a smaller 4 inch model and 3D Touch capabilities.
Alexander Fagot, 22 Sep 2016 15:58
A look at New York's skyline through the Pixel Phone made by Google.

Google's marketing efforts for the Pixel Phones show in New York City

Google is putting lots of money into their MadebyGoogle campaign and it shows, particularly in New York City. According to rumors, the Pixel Phones might not achieve the same level of water resistance as some of their competitors.
Alexander Fagot, 22 Sep 2016 15:28
BlackBerry DTEK50 Android smartphone, sibling of upcoming DTEK60 "Argon"

BlackBerry Argon coming soon

A page on BlackBerry.com that was not supposed to go public revealed that DTEK60 is a 5.5-inch handset with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor on board, so now it only remains to get an official confirmation.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2016 13:55
Sep 21, 2016
Apple iPhone 7 has the best display according to DisplayMate

Apple's iPhone 7 has the best LCD display according to DisplayMate

After a long stream of Samsung handsets to hold the crown, the Cupertino-based giant is finally being recognized as the maker of the handset with the best LCD display, but not the best overall...
Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2016 20:55
Android Pay gets updated with support for 44 new banks and credit unions

Android Pay gets updated in the US

Shortly after introducing loyalty card integration and support for Uber, this mobile payment system now gets support for 44 new banks and credit unions.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2016 18:55
The Mi Note 2 Pro version might have up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro: 8 GB of RAM, 2,6 Ghz processor and 256 GB of storage?

A leaked screenshot possibly revealed an updated Pro version of the alleged Xiaomi Mi Note 2-series. It might come with up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 256 GB of storage and a faster 2.6 GHz processor. The question is: when will it be released?
Alexander Fagot, 21 Sep 2016 15:13
Samsung 960 PRO and 960 EVO NVMe SSDs available in in 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB variants

Samsung 960 PRO and 960 EVO SSDs coming next month

These two new drives offer capacities between 250 GB and 1 TB (960 EVO) and 2 TB (960 PRO), being expected to hit the market next month starting at $129.99 USD and $329.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2016 14:55
Four color options, big battery but no headphone jack or Micro-SD-Slot: The LeEco Pro 3.

LeEco Pro 3 is official: Big battery but some things are missing

Chinese media company LeEco today officially announced the Pro 3 smartphone. They did manage to pack an impressive 4.070 mAh battery into a 7.5 mm metal case but if you are looking for a headphone jack or a Micro-SD-slot look elsewhere.
Alexander Fagot, 21 Sep 2016 14:52
macOS Sierra free update now available for download

macOS Sierra now available for download

This major update brings Siri to Macs, also delivering improved sharing and optimization in iCloud, enhanced messages, Apple Watch unlocking for Macs, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2016 13:45
Microsoft: "Get Windows 10" app will be deleted

Microsoft: "Get Windows 10" app will be deleted

Microsoft is going to disable and delete the GWX-app from all existing Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs. This comes two months after the free upgrade-offer for Windows 10 ended.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Sep 2016 12:56
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet with safe batteries now available in the US

A large batch of safe Galaxy Note 7 units hits the US

Samsung announced that over 500,000 safe units arrived in the US, have been shipped to carrier and retail stores, and should be available for exchange starting today.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2016 12:25
Huawei NOVA Plus Android smartphone coming to Canada mid-October 2016

Huawei NOVA Plus heading for Canada

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered 5.5-inch Android handset will hit Canada as early as October 18 via Rogers, Virgin Mobile, and Fido.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2016 09:10
Sep 20, 2016
Lenovo Yoga Book convertible now available

Lenovo Yoga Book now up for pre-order

This 10.1-inch convertible with a Wacom digitizer instead of a keyboard starts at $500 USD, coming with Android or Windows. Shipments are expected to begin next month.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2016 19:20
Moto E3 Power Android smartphone with MediaTek MT6735P and 2 GB RAM

Moto E3 Power unveiled in India

This 5-inch handset runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by a MediaTek MT6735P processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storag, all for around $120 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2016 16:30
Eurocom Sky X7E2 17.3-inch Skylake gaming notebook gets 120 Hz QHD display option

Eurocom adds 120 Hz QHD display to Sky X7E2 & X9E2 gaming notebooks

The Sky X7E2 and Sky X9E2 fully upgradeable high-end gaming notebooks are the first ones in their category to receive a 120 Hz ultra high refresh rate QHD G-sync panel display option.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2016 11:30
Lenovo Miix 710: Refresh of the Surface-lookalike

Lenovo Miix 710: Refresh of the Surface-lookalike

Shortly after Lenovo unveiled the cheaper, more powerful Miix 510 the next entry to the Miix line of convertibles leaks: The Miix 710 is the successor to the Miix 700 convertible.
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Sep 2016 11:12
Pixel and Pixel XL: The new Google Phones might be more expensive than expected.

New Google Pixel Phones: They might not come cheap

Apart from new pictures and a leaked video, today's rumors about this year's Google Pixel Phones also mention pricing. Starting at $649 for the smaller Pixel, they might not be your cheapest option.
Alexander Fagot, 20 Sep 2016 11:10
The madeby.google.com website suggests that the Pixel Phones were made by Google.

Google officially teases Pixel Phones for October 4th

Now it's official: Google is teasing the arrival of their next generation Pixel Phones that will not be sold as Nexus Phones anymore. The #madebygoogle hashtag and website want to make us believe that these phones were made by Google but we all know who really manufactured them, don't we?
Alexander Fagot, 20 Sep 2016 11:05
Sep 19, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet sales to resume at the end of the month

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sales to resume later this month

As the first replacement units for the recalled phablets begin to arrive, Samsung has already scheduled the comeback of the Galaxy Note 7. According to a spokesperson for the company, sales will resume on September 28 in South Korea and other markets, as long as conditions allow.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2016 18:50
Sony Xperia X Compact Android smartphone now up for pre-order via Amazon

Sony Xperia X Compact hits Amazon

Although it lacks water resistance and a high-end processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650-powered Xperia X Compact has a top-of-the-line 23 MP main camera and can be currently pre-ordered from Amazon for $449.99 USD (unlocked), $50 USD down from the regular price.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2016 10:55
Oracle acquires cloud access security broker Palerra to boost its cloud security offerings

Oracle acquires Palerra

Founded in 2013, Palerra will join Oracle to help them extend the Oracle Identity Cloud Service with an innovative Cloud Access Security Broker. However the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and until it closes, both companies will operate independently.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2016 10:15
Xiaomi is teasing a big "S" for the 27th of September. It is most likely the Mi 5S.

Xiaomi Mi 5S: Teasers point to the 27th of September as the release date

Xiaomi published a teaser this past weekend pointing to the 27th of September as the release date for its next top of the line smartphone flagship, the Mi 5S. As a pimped up successor to the popular Mi 5 it might feature ultrasonic fingerprint technology and a Snapdragon 821 processor. Plus we heard some other rumors about other Xiaomi smartphones.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2016 09:34
Is your new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus making weird noises under heavy load?

Apple iPhone 7: Does yours also make hissing sounds under heavy load?

Early buyers report, that their new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are making weird hissing sounds when the phone is under heavy load. The sound apparently originates from the back of the phone but not every iPhone 7 seems to suffer from that problem.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2016 07:52
The haptic engine simulates a key press but only if the home button had skin contact.

Apple iPhone 7: The new Home button needs skin contact

The all new and improved Home button on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus might be less than perfect on a cold day. It seems like it may need skin contact in order to work, according to a bunch of Twitter posts by early users.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2016 07:34
Going for an early morning swim? No problem with an Apple Watch series 2.

Apple's new iPhone 7 & Apple Watch promo videos focus on sports, water and low light

Apple released three new videos this weekend, promoting how an active lifestyle can be supported using iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and the new Apple Watch Series 2.
Alexander Fagot, 19 Sep 2016 07:14
HTC Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle could be revealed on September 20th

HTC Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle could be revealed this coming September 20th

DigiTimes is reporting that the two HTC smartphones will be high-end and entry-level offerings with Snapdragon SoCs and fingerprint readers on each. Launch prices have not been confirmed.
Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2016 05:22
LeEco Pro 3 smartphone may come with 8 GB of RAM

LeEco Pro 3 smartphone may come with 8 GB of RAM

The next flagship from LeEco could be the first consumer smartphone with 8 GB RAM, 256 GB of storage, 5000 mAh battery, and dual cameras. The official teaser aims to take some attention away from Apple's iPhone 7 series.
Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2016 04:35
Sep 17, 2016
Prototype iPhone 7 case adds a 3.5 mm audio jack

Prototype iPhone 7 case adds a 3.5 mm audio jack

The user-made case is a heavily modified iPhone 6s case that connects to the Lightning port of the iPhone 7 for added functionality.
Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2016 07:27
Sep 16, 2016
LG FORCE premium around-the-ear wireless Bluetooth headset

LG FORCE wireless Bluetooth headset now available

This new pair of around-the-ear wireless headset targets the sporty mobile consumers, being designed to work with most Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices on the market. This audio accessory features Qualcomm aptX audio coding and is sweat and water resistant, compliant with the IPX5 rating.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2016 21:35
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Android phablet recall issued by CPSC

The CPSC officially announces the Note 7 recall

Two weeks after Samsung, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an official recall of the Note 7 handsets sold locally as well. There are over 1 million units affected, including those sold by Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular, and even Best Buy.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2016 19:55
Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus availability very limited, jet black units already sold out

Apple's iPhone 7 Plus and all jet black models, already sold out

Although Apple admitted that jet black iPhone 7 units are easier to scratch, and customers should use protective cases, these handsets are already out of stock. Even more, the silver, gold, rose gold, and black iPhone 7 handsets are only available in limited quantities for Apple retail stores' walk-in customers.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2016 16:25
HP ProBook 455 G4 notebook with AMD A-Series processor and up to 16 GB RAM

HP updates the mainstream ProBook 400 series

The updated ProBook mainstream notebooks from HP start at prices from $499 USD to $749 USD, offering screen sizes between 13.3 and 17.3 inches, various Intel Skylake processors, flexible internal storage options, and up to 16 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2016 12:55
Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Android tablet gets Marshmallow update

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 receives Android Marshmallow

This 8-inch slate arrived on the market in June 2015, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom SoC and running Android 5.0 Lollipop. Although not available via OTA, an official Android Marshmallow update has been finally issued by Asus and can be downloaded from its website.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Sep 2016 10:50
Might be alone out there for some time: Asus ZenWatch 3. (Picture: Asus)

Smartwatches: Manufacturers will take a break

Many manufacturers will take a break from making smartwatches, meaning there will be no new models this year. Some are waiting for the latest version of Android Wear, some want to wait and see what people expect from a smartwatch.
Florian Wimmer, 16 Sep 2016 09:21
From now on, it will also be easier to pick a date and time for your event. (Picture: Microsoft)

Microsoft Outlook: New features for the calendar

Microsoft's app "Outlook" for iOS and Android will get new calendar features: Automatically created icons, maps in the event details and publicly available calendars that you can subscribe to. And there's even more...
Florian Wimmer, 16 Sep 2016 08:59
Sep 15, 2016
Apple iPhone 7 dropped the traditional 3.5 mm jack

Samsung might remove the headphone jack soon as well

After the Cupertino-based company, the South Korean giant might become the next big name in the industry to remove the 3.5 mm headphone connector from its handsets as well, although this decision was not well received by many Apple fans.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2016 18:50
Sony Xperia C4 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update, Xperia C4 Dual gets Marshmallow update

Sony Xperia C4 and C4 Dual get Android Marshmallow

The two handsets now get firmware versions 27.3.A.0.122 and 27.3.B.0.122, thus receiving the usual Android 6.0 features - Doze mode, Google Now on Tap, granular permissions, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2016 16:25
Dell: XPS 13 with Kaby Lake CPUs announced in Japan

Dell: XPS 13 with Kaby Lake CPUs announced in Japan (Update: International Release announced)

Very quietly, Dell announced a new version of their best selling (probably) consumer-ultrabook. The Dell XPS 13 caused a lot of commotion in the Notebook segment in the last years, and it has started a trend towards smaller display-bezels in the clamshell-formfactor. Now Dell has announced the new version with the 7th Gen of Core i CPUs - for now only in Japan.
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2016 16:00
Dell Latitude 13 3000 Windows convertible with Skylake processor, up to 16 GB memory and 512 GB SSD storage

Dell Latitude 13 3000 hits the market

This Windows convertible notebook lineup now features USB Type-C connectivity, Skylake processors, up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage, for prices starting at $699 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Sep 2016 15:45
Rivet Networks: Killer E2500 Ethernet Controller with new Killer Control-Center

Rivet Networks: Killer E2500 Ethernet Controller with new Killer Control-Center

Rivet Networks, the company behind the Killer Wireless WLAN card, which are used in many high-end gaming rigs, is releasing a new Ethernet controller. The Killer E2500 is supposed to provide an extraordinary stable and fast connection, it also is accompanied by the new Killer Control-Center.
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2016 14:00
SteelSeries announces Rival 500 MOBA gaming mouse

SteelSeries announces Rival 500 MOBA gaming mouse for $80 USD

The mouse includes 15 customizable buttons and an integrated motor that can vibrate in response to onscreen actions.
Allen Ngo, 15 Sep 2016 09:50
Sep 14, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android phablet gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Note 4 on AT&T get Android Marshmallow

AT&T subscribers who own these two handsets that were apparently stuck with Lollipop can finally move forward, as their devices receive Android 6.0. Unfortunately, there is little hope about an official Nougat update for them.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 21:25
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet with Snapdragon 821 and 256 GB internal storage

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe now available in Taiwan

This 5.7-inch phablet has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor under the hood, next to 6 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage, carrying a price tag of almost $800 USD in Taiwan.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 18:20
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) Android tablet with S Pen now available in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen hits South Korea

Although the new 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab A has been around for a few weeks, the variant with S Pen is only available in Korea for the time being, with more markets expected to follow soon.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 17:55
Blu Vivo 5R Android smartphone with MediaTek 6753 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage

Blu Products launches Vivo 5R smartphone

This 5.5-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek 6753 processor, having 3 GB memory and 32 GB internal storage, all for just $199.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 16:20
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 blown up due to battery issues, Samsung solves the problem with a software update

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gets a temporary fix

This official software update stops the device from fully charging, so even the units with a defective battery should no longer blow up.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 13:55

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