Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016) hits Geekbench
Although previous benchmarks revealed a Snapdragon-powered device, a new device that appears to be a Galaxy On7 variant has been spotted with the Exynos 7870 inside.
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Aug 5, 2016
Next Meizu smartphone could come with a Samsung Exynos 8890 SoC
Meizu has sent out invitations for a press event next week hinting at an Exynos-powered device.
Sony Xperia X Performance tops DxOMark camera benchmarks
The latest flagship smartphone from Sony boasts one of the best and fastest cameras in the smartphone world.
Lenovo Vibe P2 images surface online
The Vibe P2 will purportedly carry a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 625 SoC, and a large 5000 mAh battery.
Aug 4, 2016
Lenovo Miix 510 Windows convertible leaks online
This Skylake-powered portable with IPS multitouch display with pen support has been listed in Europe already for prices starting at €730 EUR but did not get an official launch yet.
Polar announces M600 Android Wear smartwatch
This new smart wearable offers GPS tracking, heart rate monitoring, as well as support for music streaming without a phone, and has a pre-order price of $329.95 USD.
ZTE plans to release a crowdsourced phone in 2017
Announced earlier this year, ZTE's Project CSX now launches in the US as "a new method for developing products that engages directly with consumers at every step of the development process."
OnePlus 3 sales temporarily stopping in Europe
Although its predecessors were not extremely successful in Europe, OnePlus 3 is now facing massive sales that force its maker to temporarily halt sales.
Samsung Q2 2016 financial results are up once again YoY
The South Korean manufacturer is doing better than ever with sales up 4.94 percent YoY to 50.94 trillion Won.
Apple iPhone 7 adapter purportedly leaked and tested
The video shows the adapter working with iOS 10 Beta, but attempts on older models running iOS 9 or lower proved unsuccessful.
Aug 3, 2016
Nexus 9 and Pixel C get Marshmallow-based Remix OS
Jide’s custom Android build based on Marshmallow is now compatible with both the Pixel C and the Nexus 9 tablets.
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Note7 phablet
The new flagship comes with both Qualcomm and Exynos processors, depending on the region, has been rated IP68 for protection from the elements, and features USB Type-C connectivity, an iris scanner, and more.
DigiTimes already spelling doom for Xiaomi and Huawei notebooks
Shipments and sales forecasts have declined drastically for the Chinese manufacturers according to suppliers close to the Taiwanese source.
Windows 10 Anniversary Update is now available
This major update comes with multiple interface improvements, extension support for Microsoft Edge, various enhancements to Cortana, and much more.
Upcoming Sony press conference could introduce the Xperia XR smartphone
The recent rumors on the Xperia F8331 are looking more likely now that Sony is expected to kick off this year's IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany.
Adoption rate of USB Type-C has been slower than expected
DigiTimes cites higher prices and electric current demands as primary factors holding back the reversible USB port.
Aug 2, 2016
LG V20 to launch as the first Android Nougat handset
LG has been supporting Android for a long time, and now they plan to become the first company to ship a handset with Nougat by the end of Q3.
T-Mobile updates the Galaxy Note Edge and the Galaxy Note 4
The update has around 300 MB in size and contains the July security patches, as well as various minor tweaks and fixes, as usual.
Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 is now official
This apparently new 7.9-inch Android slate is, in fact, the Asus ZenPad Z8 without Verizon Wireless branding.
Apple iPhone 7 earphones could come from Beats
According to at least one wholesale supplier, Apple could reveal Lightning and Bluetooth-based earphones and even a next generation "Watch 7" with eSIM options.
LG to invest more heavily on OLED production
The South Korean manufacturer will throw another 1.75 billion USD in OLED manufacturing.
Aug 1, 2016
MediaTek gives first look at the deca-core Helio X30 SoC
The company's Chief Operating Officer detailed some core specifications of the upcoming flagship Helio X30 SoC including its 10 nm lithography and switch to integrated PowerVR graphics.
Jul 31, 2016
Lenovo confirms no monthly security updates for its Motorola smartphones
Releasing monthly Android security updates has proven to be too difficult and inefficient for Lenovo.
Apple shares up 6 percent despite negative quarterly figures
Investors remain headstrong as Apple's recent Q2 2016 revenue dip was not as bad as analysts were predicting.
HP Spectre x360 and Dell XPS 13 star in Microsoft's latest advertisements
Microsoft is slamming Apple yet again in a series of new ads boasting the popular HP convertible and Dell XPS notebook.
Online retailers list the unannounced ZTE Axon 7 Mini
The 5.2-inch smartphone is expected to retail for 299 Euros according to major online retailers.
Jul 30, 2016
MSI is now the largest supplier of gaming notebooks worldwide
MSI and Asus have a combined 34 percent of the gaming notebook market and the sector is expected to grow even further with VR Ready options.
Dell Precision mobile workstations now available with more power options
The workstations are characterized by their sleek design, high performance, and attractive displays. Now, buyers can equip new Skylake E3-1545 v5 and E3-1575 v5 CPUs and "SuperSpeed" DDR4 RAM.
LG to open new European headquarters in Eschborn, Germany
The South Korean's UK branch will close and transfer to a new building previously owned by Vodafone. No jobs will be lost when the transfer completes come Spring 2017.
Jul 29, 2016
Huawei to open 15,000 retail stores worldwide
Planning to sell a record 140 million smartphones this year, Huawei is getting ready for world domination and expects to open an impressive number of stores all around the world.
Samsung Z2 video leaks online
This upcoming handset promises to launch as the first Tizen smartphone with 4G connectivity, but Samsung still has to confirm its release date.
TCL 950 hits TENAA
Although TCL is the company making Alcatel handsets, the upcoming TCL 950 promises to be more powerful than the Idol 4S flagship.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 might launch next to a cloud storage service
Simply dubbed "Samsung Cloud," this service will launch with the next-gen Note phablet as Samsung's competitor to Apple's iCloud or Microsoft's OneDrive.
Microsoft to cut more jobs
The additional cuts will hit the hardware and sales departments of the company, affecting almost 3,000 employees.
Samsung allegedly testing a new Exynos processor
The unannounced Exynos 8895 chipset has been spotted on Indian import tracker Zauba, so it is certain that Samsung is working on it.
HP remains number one in EMEA as of Q2 2016
The increase in business PC sales have not been enough to offset the large falloff of consumer PC sales in the region.
Asus to raise prices by as much as 9 percent in the UK
Starting this October, retail prices of Asus notebooks will go up in the country as a direct response to the British exit.
Jul 28, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 hits Bluetooth SIG
This upcoming clamshell design Android handset has been spotted at Bluetooth SIG carrying model number SM-G1600.
Lenovo launches Air 13 Pro notebook in China
This 13-inch machine is powered by an Intel Core i5 6200U processor, next to 4 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics, all for $750 USD.
IFA 2016 | Samsung Gear S3 to feature a rotary bezel
The latest leak about the next-gen Gear smartwatch confirms its arrival is scheduled to take place in September at IFA and also mentions a rotary bezel design.
Apple has sold one billion iPhone handsets so far
After two straight quarters of declining sale figures, Apple leaves the one billion iPhone units sold barrier behind.
Xiaomi unveils Mi Notebook Air Windows notebook
Xiaomi's first notebook runs Windows, is powered by Intel Skylake processors, and starts at just $525 USD.
AT&T updates Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets
The new firmware brings WiFi calling to these two flagships, as well as various minor tweaks, fixes, and security updates.
Jul 27, 2016
Nintendo allegedly working on a tablet-console hybrid
This slate, allegedly dubbed Nintendo NX, is expected to launch featuring detachable controllers and an Nvidia Tegra chip.
Xiaomi launches Redmi Pro Android smartphone
This handset launches in three variants priced between $225 USD and $300 USD, all powered by MediaTek processors and featuring a generous 4050 mAh battery.
OnePlus 3 gets OxygenOS 3.2.2
This incremental update comes with a few minor tweaks and fixes, including enhanced noise cancellation in video recording and the latest security patches.
Apple iPhone SE cannibalizing iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s sales
Market research company shows that a percentage of users who have upgraded from an older iPhone model to the newer iPhone SE would have considered an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s instead.
Samsung confirms manufacturing defects on initial Galaxy S7 Active batches
Early adopters of the rugged Galaxy S7 Active may find that their new smartphones may not be waterproof at all.
Jul 26, 2016
Intex Aqua Fish hits the market
This Sailfish OS-powered handset retails for around $80 USD and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage.
Soft Gold OnePlus 3 launches today
According to OnePlus, the new color option "needs to be seen and heard to be properly appreciated."
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