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.
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Jul 18, 2016
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.
Jul 17, 2016
Asus intros Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Max
These two new Zenfone 3 models come both with a fingerprint reader and offer mid-range specs at prices between $200 USD and $270 USD.
Windows 10 will not run on 1 billion devices by mid-2018
Microsoft officials admit that Windows 10 cannot meet the ambitious goal of being installed on 1 billion devices by mid-2018.
Acer Liquid Jade Primo Windows smartphone hits the US
This 5.5-inch Windows 10 handset that launched in Europe back in April is finally available in the US, where the Microsoft Store offers it for $649 USD (bundled with a desktop dock, keyboard, and a mouse).
Render images of unknown Google smartwatches leak
Android Police says Google may launch smartwatches codenamed "Swordfish" and "Angelfish" complete with Android Wear 2.0 software.
Intel XMM 7360 modem could be in half of all iPhone 7 units produced
The deal could bring in $1.5 billion USD into Intel's pockets according to analysts from Cowen and Company.
Huawei announces Honor 8 with dual rear cameras for 270 Euros
The 5.2-inch FHD smartphone is now available in China in five different colors and three different SKUs.
Jul 15, 2016
Upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 will not supplant the Snapdragon 820
Instead, the Snapdragon 821 will co-exist with the Snapdragon 820. Raw performance gain will be about 10 percent due to its faster clock rate.
HP Elite X3 could be coming this September for 700 Euros
A laptop docking station bundle may also be an option for around 1200 Euros.
Asus C301SA Chromebook with 64 GB of internal storage coming soon
The 13.3-inch FHD Chromebook is expected to retail for just $300 USD. A touchscreen option may not be available.
Alcatel Idol 4S smartphone now up for pre-order
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 652-powered Android smartphone can be pre-ordered for $350 USD and is expected to begin shipping in early August.
Motorola Moto E3 coming in September
Considering its specs, it looks like this handset is just the Moto G4 Play using a different name. This handset is scheduled to hit the UK for around $130 USD.
Lenovo unveils SoftBank 503LV Windows 10 Mobile handset
Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, this 5-inch smartphone also has 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, and will launch in Japan this October.
Razer unveils mechanical keyboard case for iPad Pro
Featuring Bluetooth connectivity and a metal kickstand, this accessory uses the world’s first low-profile mechanical switch for mobile devices.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 makes an appearance on GeekBench
Both the Exynos 8890 model and its Snapdragon 820 variant are listed on Geekbench complete with single-core and multi-core scores.
Jul 14, 2016
Latest update for Android devices patches over 100 vulnerabilities
Nearly one-third of the bugs are considered critical and could allow for malware to be installed.
Meizu MX6 specifications leak on AnTuTu
Meizu has confirmed a July 19th reveal date, but an entry on AnTuTu has already revealed some hard specifications on the smartphone.
LG V20 might launch in September
The handset that will arrive as LG V10's successor is expected to show up at IFA 2016 in Berlin, but the details are still unknown.
Samsung Galaxy S7 is outselling the iPhone 6S in the US
The Galaxy S7 series recorded a market share of 16 percent in the US, while Apple's iPhone 6S and 6S Plus only got a slice of 14.6 percent of their home market.
Asus unveils ZenFone 3 Deluxe phablet
The 5.7-inch Android Marshmallow device will have a variant with 256 GB UFS 2.0 internal storage, 6 GB RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, as well as two Snapdragon 820-powered ones.
Asus to make SSDs an option across its entire notebook portfolio
Users will be able to choose between a HDD or SSD on even budget Asus notebooks without needing to install one themselves after purchasing.
'ThinkPwn' UEFI bug discovered on a wide range of notebooks
Lenovo has released a list of affected models, but the bug has been reportedly verified on notebooks and motherboards from other manufacturers as well.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active gets the teardown treatment
The Galaxy S7 Active is a tough smartphone built for a physically demanding outdoor life. Chipworks has opened up the smartphone to see what makes it tick and how it differs from the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.
Jul 13, 2016
Samsung Pay beats Apple Pay once again
After outgrowing Apple Pay, now Samsung's mobile wallet also records a higher customer satisfaction number than its competitor.
Asus ZenPad 3S 10 is now official
This Android tablet with a high-resolution 9.7-inch display and 4 GB RAM is expected to hit Taiwan in August, where it will retail for about $340 USD.
Leaked Xiaomi Mi 5s renders show dual rear cameras
Other supposed features include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and a pressure-sensitive touchscreen.
Acer unveils TravelMate X3 series for small businesses
The affordable series will carry a new ultra-thin design and will be available this September for 480 Euros.
Jul 12, 2016
Vivo X7 sold over 250,000 units on its first day
While LG sold around 1.6 million G5 units in the first month, Vivo managed to sell more than 250,000 X7 handsets during the first day on the market.
HTC Desire 10 might launch later this year
The handset is rumored to feature a dual-LED flash setup and to hit the market by the end of 2016, but no other details have been mentioned so far.
Consequences of Brexit already reaching PC and smartphone manufacturers
Some manufacturers are considering job cuts or simply raising prices of products to pass on the devaluing Pound directly to customers.
Toshiba to expand its business PC efforts across Europe
The manufacturer will commit itself more fully to European businesses in hopes of double-digit growth rates.
Apple falls to fifth place in China
Local manufacturers like Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi are dominating while Apple continues to face patent infringement issues.
Jul 11, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 now up for pre-order in the US
Only the 16 GB variant of this Android slate is now available for pre-order in the US, at a price of $299.99 USD.
New Gear VR could launch with upcoming Galaxy Note 7
Mysterious Samsung device with the model name SM-R323 appears on tracking database just weeks ahead of the planned Galaxy Note 7 launch event.
Samsung sells over 185,000 Gear VR headsets in Germany
The headset retails for about $100 USD and has been nothing but a sales success for the South Korean manufacturer.
Hugo Barra envisions Xiaomi as a premium smartphone brand
The Chinese manufacturer is losing ground to Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo and is thus looking to offer more premium smartphones to better separate itself from budget manufacturers.
Jul 10, 2016
Possible Google Nexus 2016 design leaked
At least two size options should be coming differing only in internal specifications and dimensions. Unlike the Nexus 5X or 6P, the housing may be made mostly of aluminum.
Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 refresh could carry Smart Glow notification feature
If successful on the entry-level Galaxy J2, Samsung may expand the feature for its mainstream and high-end offerings as well.
Next Apple iPhone could launch with 32 GB of internal storage space
The Wall Street Journal says the next iPhone is just a few months away, but it won't be a huge update from the current iPhone 6s series. Better water resistance, bigger battery life, a thinner chassis, and omission of the audio jack could all be on the table.
More Kaby Lake rumors arise for Surface Book successor
Major hardware revisions for the Surface series not likely to come before 2017.
Jul 9, 2016
Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo to be the three largest smartphone manufacturers in China
Lenovo, Xiaomi, and HTC continue to slip in terms of YoY shipments while LeEco is predicted to experience a fourfold growth rate.
ZTE Nubia N1 with 5000 mAh battery now official
The affordable 5.5-inch Nubia N1 should provide long runtimes with its large capacity battery for 230 Euros. Official SKUs for regions outside of China have not yet been announced.
Windows 7 increases in market share ahead of the Windows 10 anniversary update
A recent survey shows a slight 0.5 percent bump in Windows 7 usage while Linux and MacOS command 2 percent and 5 percent of the desktop market share, respectively.
Samsung denies reports of OLED and LCD business separation
The South Korean manufacturer will not be spinning off its lucrative LCD or OLED display businesses despite a recent Korea Times report claiming otherwise.
More Samsung patents on foldable devices emerge
Concepts could be applied to future foldable Galaxy smartphones and tablets including the supposed "Galaxy X".
Allview P8 eMagic smartphone now available for 170 Euros
The 5.5-inch dual-SIM smartphone will ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow starting on August 8th.
Jul 8, 2016
Samsung's Olympic Games Edition flagships now official
The custom Galaxy S7 Edge flagships were formally introduced yesterday and can be pre-ordered in Germany for roughly $970 USD.
OnePlus European tour kicking off this July 15th in Manchester
The 26-day tour will promote the OnePlus 3 in 13 cities across 7 different countries in Europe starting with Manchester, England.
Apple releases first public beta of iOS 10
This release can be downloaded even by those without a developer account and comes with a new lock screen design, some overhauled apps, and more.
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