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Sep 7, 2016
Watch the event live, even under Windows, Linux or Android.

Apple iPhone 7 September event: How to watch it live!

Apple will stream today's iPhone 7 event anywhere in the world and you can watch it live, even if you are on Windows, Android or Linux. We will tell you how and when.
Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2016 14:26
Is it the real thing? Presumably it is, coming directly from a video presentation.

Apple iPhone 7: Snapshot from video presentation leaked

An allegedly "official" press render of the Apple iPhone 7 turned out to be a snapshot from a video presentation for China.
Alexander Fagot, 07 Sep 2016 12:49
Chuwi Hi10 Plus dual-boot tablet with Intel Atom X5 processor and 4 GB RAM

Chuwi Hi10 Plus tablet coming next week

This new Windows 10/Remix OS 2.0 hybrid tablet features 4 GB RAM, and will hit the market on September 12 for around $240 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 11:45
Apple Watch smartwatch sales dropping, Fitbit leads the wearable market

Apple Watch sales decline while Fitbit remains the market leader

While shipments of basic wearables grew considerably compared to last year, smartwatch sales continue to struggle, with Apple taking the most powerful blow.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 10:55
Asus ZenPower Max external power pack with 28,600 mAh battery capacity

Asus intros the ZenPower Max power pack

This external battery pack has a capacity of 28,600 mAh and can easily charge any notebook on the market, as well as various other smaller devices.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Sep 2016 10:00
Sep 6, 2016
So it will be called iPhone 7 Plus after all ...

Oops: Did Apple really just confirm iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus names?

Looking for iPhone accessories in the Apple store a user from Hong Kong discovered entries for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in the compatibility section.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 22:08
Nvidia GTX 1050 specifications for desktop purportedly leaked (Source: Overclock3d.net)

Nvidia GTX 1050 specifications for desktop purportedly leaked

If true, then the GTX 1050 is expected to have a very similar core configuration to the GTX 950 with just slightly more texture units.
Allen Ngo, 06 Sep 2016 18:46
Nice things coming to Apple fans from Zhengzhou, China.

Foxconn: More than 370.000 Apple iPhone 7 units already on their way to the US and Europe

Foxconn apparently started shipping next generation iPhones to the USA and Europe. Chinese reports state that more than 370.000 units already left China in the last few days.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 16:47
Samsung Galaxy Note5 phablet gets new firmware from Verizon Wireless

Verizon updates the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note5

This update offers compatibility for the Barcode Beaming Service, as well as adding OnCircle and Amazon Widget.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2016 16:20
The glossy "piano black" iPhone 7 might be able to record video at 4k resolution with 60 fps.

Apple iPhone 7-6 SE: The next iPhone may be the first phone to support 4K-video at 60 fps

A vietnamese tech website was allegedly able to get their hands on an iPhone 7 and told us that it supports recording 4K video at 60 fps. It also found out that sim card slots are sealed now to improve on water resistance. You might also wanna take a look at the beautiful render pictures of the new black color options.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 16:06
Leica branding plus dual camera with OIS on each of them?

Huawei: Will the Huawei Mate 9 feature OIS on both of its dual Leica lenses?

Apparently, Huawei will add a dual camera setup to its next flagship Mate 9 smartphone. However, it might be the first manufacturer to stabilize both lenses with OIS. The Leica branding from the P9 might also come back on the Mate 9.
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 13:18
Meizu M3 Max Android phablet with MediaTek Helio P10 processor

Meizu M3 Max phablet hits China

This 6-inch handset runs a custom Android Marshmallow-based OS and is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 processor, being scheduled to go on sale in China next week for roughly $250 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2016 11:55
The LG V20 will be the first Android 7 smartphone on the market.

LG V20: What do we know ahead of today's launch of the V20?

Today, LG will officially unveil details about their flagship V20-phone in San Francisco. It will be the first smartphone with Android 7 Nougat out of the box, but what else is known about it?
Alexander Fagot, 06 Sep 2016 11:28
Lenovo K6 series Android smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor

IFA 2016 | Lenovo unveils K6 series smartphones

These three new Android handsets have 5-inch and 5.5-inch screens, all being powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chip and scheduled to hit the market starting this fall.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Sep 2016 10:10
Sep 5, 2016
This sticker is from an alleged iPhone 7 test-unit.

Apple iPhone 7-6 SE: Prototype stickers affirm new color options and memory sizes

Just two more nights to go until Apple unveils der latest iPhone-series and if you are too eager to read about new rumors, here are a few alleged iPhone 7 prototype stickers to look at.
Alexander Fagot, 05 Sep 2016 20:34
Alcatel Pop 4 7 Android tablet now official

IFA 2016 | Alcatel unveils three Pop 4 tablets

These new Android slates come in three sizes, two being powered by MediaTek processors, and the third using a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. All will launch next month in Europe and MEA.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 15:55
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Android smartphone hits TENAA

Xiaomi Redmi 4 hits TENAA

This 5-inch Android Marshmallow-driven handset is expected to hit the market powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 or a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 15:15
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Android tablet to get a secure variant for governmental use

BlackBerry and Samsung team up to release a secure tablet

Dubbed SecuTablet, this slate is a Galaxy Tab S2 with BlackBerry security technology added, and its price is expected to exceed $2,000 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 13:55
OnePlus joining OxygenOS and HydrogenOS into a single mobile operating system

OnePlus merging HydrogenOS and OxygenOS

OnePlus has finally decided to drop the Chinese-only variant of its Android system and to continue developing only OxygenOS.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 13:25
Alcatel Pop 4 XL Android phablet is now official with MediaTek Helio P10 processor

IFA 2016 | Alcatel announces Pop 4 XL phablet

This large handset is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor, next to a generous 6-inch HD IPS full lamination display and a 13 MP main camera, being expected to launch next month.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 12:50
TomTom Route Exploration app on TomTom Adventurer smartwatch

IFA 2016 | TomTom intros three smart wearables

These new TomTom devices start around $166 USD for the Touch fitness tracker (already available for pre-order), up to about $335 USD for the TomTom Adventurer GPS smartwatch (to launch in October).
Codrut Nistor, 05 Sep 2016 11:50
Sep 4, 2016
No modular smartphone by Google after all: work on Project Ara has been suspended.

Google confirmation: Modular Smartphone Project Ara is dead

Google confirmed last week's Reuters report that suggested, the company might have suspended work on the modular smartphone concept "Project Ara".
Alexander Fagot, 04 Sep 2016 22:31
Five Sim-Trays show the available color options for the next iPhone.

Apple iPhone 7-6 SE: Ming-Chi Kuo leaked last minute information about the next iPhone

The next iPhone will run much faster on a 2.4 Ghz A10 processor and be available in two new darker color options. It will also be waterproof with an IPX7 rating.
Alexander Fagot, 04 Sep 2016 20:53
Sony unveils Xperia XZ flagship smartphone (Source: Sony)

IFA 2016 | Sony unveils Xperia XZ flagship smartphone

The Xperia XZ and mainstream Xperia X Compact will carry 23 MP rear cameras and 3 GB of RAM with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs.
Allen Ngo, 04 Sep 2016 19:54
Sep 3, 2016
The Razer Blade Stealth was updated with Kaby Lake CPU and bigger battery.

Razer: Blade Stealth Ultrabook updated with Kaby Lake CPU and bigger battery

Razer's Highend Ultrabook Blade Stealth was updated with a 7th Generation Kaby Lake Intel processor and a bigger battery. Prices start at 1.000 US-Dollars.
Alexander Fagot, 03 Sep 2016 23:17
Sorry, folks! Future silicon requires the latest Microsoft platform.

Microsoft: Intel Kaby Lake- and AMD Zen-Chips only support Windows 10

Microsoft, Intel and AMD made it clear, that earlier Microsoft platforms before Windows 10 will not be supported anymore on next generation silicon. This could lead to Skylake-hardware being in high demand for the foreseeable future.
Alexander Fagot, 03 Sep 2016 18:39
Apple Watch 2 components leaked last week, revealing a bigger battery and thinner display.

Apple Watch 2: Components leak ahead of launch next week

Just a few days ahead of its expected launch on September 7th, some Apple Watch 2 components leaked last week and reveal a bigger battery and a thinner display.
Alexander Fagot, 03 Sep 2016 13:13
ZTE unveils 5.2-inch Axon 7 Mini with Snapdragon 617 SoC for 300 Euros

IFA 2016 | ZTE unveils 5.2-inch Axon 7 mini with Snapdragon 617 SoC for 300 Euros

The Axon 7 mini will integrate Dolby Atmos stereo speakers for a launch in North America and parts of Europe this September 7th.
Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2016 06:44
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 Android tablet with MediaTek processor, 4 GB RAM, up to 64 GB storage is present at IFA

IFA 2016 | Asus ZenPad 3S 10 coming soon

Although announced more than a month ago, this slate still has no official pricing and a global launch date, but can be seen in action at IFA.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Sep 2016 06:20
Medion unveils 12.5-inch Akoya P3401T detachable notebook

IFA 2016 | Medion unveils 12.5-inch Akoya P3401T detachable notebook

The P3401T is launching before the end of this year for a starting price of 600 Euros with optional Core m7, 8 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD.
Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2016 05:37
Sep 2, 2016
Archos 133 Oxygen Android tablet with 13.3-inch display and Rockchip RK3368 processor

IFA 2016 | Archos 133 Oxygen tablet now official

This Android tablet has modest specs overall but delivers a large full HD display for less than $240 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 18:55
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagships

Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge

The two flagships now receive FM radio and voice improvements, as well as the usual bug fixes.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 15:55
Samsung recalling all Galaxy Note 7 phablets sold due to battery-related problems

Samsung recalling all Galaxy Note 7 units sold so far

Shortly after the first report of a Galaxy Note 7 battery blowing up surfaced online, Samsung decided to recall all units sold worldwide and to replace them.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 15:35
Project Ara might be dead according to internal sources at Google.

Google: Is Project Ara, the modular smartphone concept, dead?

According to internal sources at Google who reported to Reuters, Google has stopped working on Project Ara, the ambitious modular smartphone concept, that has already faced numerous delays and changes during its history.
Alexander Fagot, 02 Sep 2016 14:08
Google might be planning a big hardware event October 4th.

October 4th: Google Pixel Phones, 4K Chromecast, Daydream VR and Google Home incoming?

According to Android Police, Google might be planning a big hardware related event for October 4th, where the new Pixel Phones, a 4K-Chromecast, a Daydream VR-Viewer und Google Home will be presented to the public.
Alexander Fagot, 02 Sep 2016 13:30
Google Nexus 6P Android smartphone to get a Pixel handset as successor

Google might replace Nexus with Pixel

After some rumors that mentioned Google's intentions to discontinue the Nexus lineup in the past, now we hear that the search giant's next-gen handsets will launch as Pixel and Pixel XL.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 12:45
TP-Link Neffos X1 lineup now official, launch expected in Q4 2016

IFA 2016 | TP-Link intros Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max smartphones

Both handsets are powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor and feature an all-metal casing, as well as a curved back, being expected to hit the market in Q4.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 11:20
HTC announces One A9s smartphone with Helio P10 SoC

HTC announces One A9s smartphone with Helio P10 SoC

The 720p 5-inch mainstream smartphone will be launching in Europe before the end of the year with 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of storage for a starting price of 300 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2016 10:03
Lenovo unveils 12.2-inch Miix 510 2-in-1 detachable

IFA 2016 | Lenovo unveils 12.2-inch Miix 510 2-in-1 detachable

The Miix 510 is shipping next month with Skylake U-series options and a 16:10 1920 x 1200 resolution display for a starting price of 700 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2016 09:22
CTL NL61TX Chromebook with 10-point touchscreen and 14 hours battery life

CTL launches NL61T rugged Chromebooks

The new CTL NL61T and CTL NL61TX both feature a rugged design and will hit the market in mid-September, starting at $269 USD and $299 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2016 09:20
Some Galaxy Note 7 phablets may be carrying faulty batteries

Some Galaxy Note 7 phablets may be carrying faulty batteries

Units with batteries manufactured by ITM Semiconductor could be at risk of fire with multiple reports of overheating and permanent damage.
Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2016 08:33
Alienware launches new gaming notebooks 17 R4, 15 R3, and 13 R3

Alienware launches new Gaming Notebooks

Alienware introduces new gaming notebooks at the convention PAX West. The manufacturer completely redesigned its mobile lineup and one main aspect was the cooling performance. The new devices will be shipped on September 30th, and the smaller Alienware 13 will be available about 4 weeks later.
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Sep 2016 06:00
Sep 1, 2016
Toshiba launches 2.5" A100 SSDs

IFA 2016 | Toshiba launches 2.5" A100 SSDs

The TLC-based A100 SSD will be aimed at entry-level users with a launch in late October.
Akim Green, 01 Sep 2016 21:46
MegaMIMO 2.0 to triple current Wi-Fi speeds

MegaMIMO 2.0 to triple current Wi-Fi speeds

MIT researchers are developing faster Wi-Fi technology involving multiple routers working in harmony.
Akim Green, 01 Sep 2016 21:28
Fanatec announces CSL Elite line of racing peripherals

Fanatec announces CSL Elite line of racing peripherals

Fanatec introduces a new series of mid-range racing hardware with an expected launch date later next month.
Akim Green, 01 Sep 2016 21:19
Google discontinues the Pixel 2 Chromebook

Google discontinues the Pixel 2 Chromebook

Google will not be restocking the Pixel 2 and may instead be working on a successor.
Akim Green, 01 Sep 2016 21:13
Samsung Gear S3 Classic smartwatch coming to AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless

IFA 2016 | Samsung unveils Gear S3 Classic and Frontier smartwatches

Both models feature GPS, integrated speakers, and are IP68-rated for protection from the elements. The LTE-capable Frontier is being expected to hit the US via AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Wireless later this year.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2016 20:20
Lenovo Vibe P2 spotted at TENAA with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor

Lenovo Vibe P2 hits TENAA

This handset was spotted at Geekbench as well, its specs including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and a generous 5,000 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2016 16:15
Is the Hasselblad lens really that much worse than the onboard camera on the Moto Z?

Lenovo True Zoom-Moto Z-MotoMod: Snazzy Labs hates it!

Just a few hours after Lenovo and Hasselblad unveiled their True Zoom MotoMod for the Moto Z series of smartphones, the first hands on videos appeared all over the internet. One in particular stands out because of its rather harsh first verdict on the quality of the module.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Sep 2016 15:10
Finally it's here: The long awaited True Zoom MotoMod addon for the Moto Z series of smartphones.

IFA 2016 | Finally: Lenovo and Hasselblad reveal the long awaited True Zoom Moto Z-MotoMod.

Lenovo and Hasselblad finally showed their long awaited True Zoom MotoMod for their Moto-Z series of smartphones. 300 US-Dollars will give Moto Z users true 10 times optical zoom, RAW support and a bigger pixel size camera, but no additional battery.
Alexander Fagot, 01 Sep 2016 12:49

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