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.
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Jul 27, 2016
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."
Xiaomi Mi Notebook leaks online
The standard model is expected to have a price tag of $600 USD, packing an Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD.
Intel has begun shipping Kaby Lake to manufacturers
The announcement was made through a conference call with investors. The first consumer models sporting the 7th generation CPU should be making their way to IDF 2016 and IFA 2016.
Nokia purportedly planning high-end Android smartphones
Two flagship Nokia smartphones may be coming as early as this Holiday season with OLED displays and PureView cameras.
Firefox to automatically disable Flash content beginning this August
Mozilla claims that the eventual removal of Flash will improve both the stability and security of its popular browser.
Jul 25, 2016
More HTC Nexus Sailfish specs leak online
This handset has been in the rumor mill for a while, but now new details emerge, revealing that it carries a Snapdragon 820/821 under the hood.
Samsung Galaxy Tab J debuts in Taiwan
This new 7-inch slate has below average specs and will ship with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for less than $200 USD starting in August.
Verizon buys Yahoo for $5 billion
Back in February, Yahoo started to search for "strategic alternatives" and now this $5 billion worth deal has just become official.
BlackBerry Hamburg shows up at FCC and GFXBench
This mid-ranger without a physical keyboard is expected to launch loaded with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and 3 GB RAM.
Samsung working on new wireless charger designs
A new patent filing by Samsung describes three new wireless chargers that are taller than the current ones and apparently can charge a smartwatch and a smartphone simultaneously.
Oppo sends out invites for F1s launch event
The successor of the popular Oppo F1 is expected to feature a 16 MP front camera and will be unveiled on August 3rd, as previously rumored.
TENAA leaks reveal an unannounced Honor Note 8 phablet
Official Huawei teasers suggest a 6.6-inch QHD display and a large 4400 mAh internal battery. Nonetheless, TENAA images show no dual rear cameras for the phablet.
Intel Q2 2016 earnings reveal stable sales and half the profits
Revenue is up just slightly YoY while core divisions remain relatively stagnant in terms of sales.
Jul 24, 2016
Users claiming battery issues with aging Surface Pro 3 tablets
Some Surface Pro 3 units equipped with internal batteries provided by Simplo appear to be discharging unusually fast. Microsoft has yet to announce anything formal about the user complaints.
Cat S60 with integrated thermal camera now available
The S60 is the world's first rugged smartphone with an integrated thermal camera for consumer use. Prices start at around 650 Euros.
Intel Coffee Lake series may be 14 nm with hexa-core options for notebooks
The chipmaker could be pushing its 10 nm plans further back with at least two Skylake refreshes in the 14 nm manufacturing process.
Jul 23, 2016
Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now on 13.3 percent of active Android devices
Google Dashboard lays out the current distribution of Android versions. Android 6.0 Marshmallow is gaining ground while Lollipop, KitKat, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Gingerbread have all fallen month-over-month.
Jul 22, 2016
Smartwatch shipments fall for the first time
While global shipments fell 32 percent in the second quarter, Apple's smart wearables faced an impressive downfall - no less than 55 percent.
Sony Xperia F8331 flagship smartphone leaks
The model appears to be sporting a new design not found on any existing Xperia X smartphone and will purportedly have 4K recording capabilities.
TSMC may be producing the next generation of Apple SoCs
The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer could be responsible for both the unannounced Apple A10 and Apple A11 SoCs for future iPhones.
Microsoft iMac rival could be in the works
The Redmond giant is apparently getting ready for the rebound of the PC market with a modular device that could act as an iMac alternative, a portable TV set, or even a gaming console.
Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force coming to Verizon next week
These 5.5-inch handsets powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and support for Moto Mods are available for pre-order and will be available starting July 28.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 specifications leak
The retail packaging suggests a 10-core SoC, 3 GB RAM, and a large 4100 mAh battery for the 5.5-inch smartphone.
Google Play Store ready for testing on the Pixel and Acer R 11 Chromebooks
The Google Chromebook Pixel and Acer Chromebook R 11 can now be updated for testing Play Store apps on Chrome OS. Full compatibility with all apps is not guaranteed.
Hands-on video compares an alleged iPhone 7 against the iPhone 6s
The hands-on video shows what appears to be a dummy 4.7-inch iPhone 7 against the current generation iPhone 6s. A new camera, antenna setup, and Lightning port can all be observed.
Jul 21, 2016
Samsung Gear S3 and Galaxy Tab S3 might launch in September
Italian technology journalist Antonio Monaco has confirmed an older rumor, so it looks like the Galaxy Tab S3 and the Gear S3 will arrive at IFA 2016.
NVIDIA to announce Tegra-Next SoC in August
The chip is expected to show up on August 22nd at the Hot Chips conference in California.
Corning announces Gorilla Glass 5
Internal drop tests reveal that Gorilla Glass 5 is almost two times more durable than Gorilla Glass 4 while offering similar resistance from scratches.
HTC 10 Lifestyle now available in Europe
Online retailers in Poland and the Netherlands are already listing the 5.2-inch HTC 10 Lifestyle with a high starting price of 680 Euros. The smartphone is essentially the HTC 10 with a more mainstream Snapdragon 652 SoC.
Toshiba Mobile Zero Client bringing virtualization to desktops and notebooks
Toshiba's zero-client solution aims to let employees work on-the-go without violating existing company protocols.
Chuwi to launch dual-boot Vi10 Plus 2-in-1 detachable this month
The 10.8-inch Windows 10/Android hybrid tablet will include an Intel Atom SoC and up to 4 GB of RAM with a decently sized 8400 mAh battery.
Jul 20, 2016
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua and M5 get Android Marshmallow
Both handsets have just begun to receive Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and the latest security updates.
Meizu unveils MX6 Android handset
This 5.5-inch smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, has 4 GB memory and 32 GB internal storage, being expected to debut in China at the end of the month, starting at $300 USD.
Sony Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA now up for sale in the US
All the three models now available in the US have 5 inch screens, being powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon and MediaTek processors, with prices that start at $279.99 USD.
Xiaomi could unveil an Atom-powered notebook come July 27th
A less powerful notebook than originally rumored may be announced next week at a press event in China.
Huawei launches GX8 successor in China
Known locally as the Maimang 5, this 5.5-inch mid-range smartphone will likely launch elsewhere as the G9 or GX9.
ZTE Axon 7 now available for pre-order in the U.S. for $400 USD
The smartphone launches on August 17th in two color options and the first set of buyers will receive a free case cover.
Jul 19, 2016
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 gets Android Marshmallow
The update has about 1 GB in size and delivers Android 6.0.1 to the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 on T-Mobile.
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin hits the US
The 13.3-inch variant of this Windows convertible starts at $899.99 USD, while the 15.6-inch configurations can be acquired for at least $1,299.99 USD.
HP Elite x3 Windows phablet coming soon
The Elite x3 solution bundles consisting of the phablet, premium headset, and a dock are expected to begin shipping at the end of August, priced at $799 USD.
Specifications leak on upcoming unnamed Xiaomi smartphone
It's unclear if the specifications are detailing the Mi Note 2 Pro, Mi 5s, or a completely different model, but its FHD OLED display and UFS 2.0 storage are impressive hardware nonetheless.
Upcoming iPhone 7 expected to have a larger capacity internal battery
User @OnLeak claims a 1960 mAh internal battery on the new iPhone compared to 1715 mAh on the current iPhone 6s.
Latest leak claims Apple will drop the common audio jack on the iPhone 7
A picture of Lightning-only earbuds is another hint that Apple may be moving away from the universal 3.5 mm audio port found on nearly every consumer smartphone.
4 TB Samsung SSD 850 Evo now available
The world's first consumer-level 2.5-inch 4 TB SSD will cost you 1400 Euros to own and come with a 5-year warranty.
Jul 18, 2016
SoftBank buys ARM for $32 billion
Once the deal closes, ARM is expected to continue as an independent business within SoftBank, keeping its Cambridge headquarters as well.
Archos 50e Neon budget smartphone now available for 80 Euros
The 5-inch smartphone will ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and come in Citrus Yellow and Black Night color options for 80 Euros.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 images leak ahead of August 2nd Unpacked event
Pictures suggest a 5.7-inch display with curved edges and a watertight chassis not unlike the Galaxy S7.
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