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Jul 8, 2016
OxygenOS 3.2.1 rolls out
The new firmware is only available for OnePlus 3 at this time and comes with a bunch of improvements and fixes, as well as the latest security patch from Google.
Motorola launches the Moto online store in Australia
The store will go live in a week and will provide quick access to the entire portfolio of Motorola products available in Australia, as well as warranty and support services.
Blackview R7 5.5-inch for just 169.99 USD
The chinese manufacturer Blackview is launching its new 5.5-inch handset called R7. The first known specs look promising and the price of less than 200 USD could make it a bargain.
Jul 7, 2016
Intel Kaby Lake may be dropping the Core m5/m7 name
New leaks suggest that the 4.5 W Kaby Lake Y series will have Core m3/i5/i7 SKUs instead of the expected Core m3/m5/m7 SKUs.
Microsoft teasing new Surface devices for 2016 and 2017
Microsoft's on-campus Hall of Fame raises suspicions on at least four new Surface devices yet to be revealed with one coming before the end of 2016.
Microsoft issuing final reminder for free Windows 10 upgrade period
Forget small notification bubbles. The free Windows 10 upgrade period is going out with a bang and with a fullscreen warning for those still running Windows 7 SP1 or 8.1.
Sharp 507SH is a waterproof Android One handset
This 5-inch handset is both water- and dust-proof, uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, and its battery provides up to three days of regular use.
Walmart Pay hits 4,600 over stores in the US
This free mobile-payment service that was announced back in December 2015 is now available for users of Apple and Android devices, supporting an impressive number of cards.
Samsung introduces world's first removable UFS memory cards
The new UFS cards come with sizes between 32 GB and 256 GB, delivering a significant performance boost compared to the solutions currently available on the market.
Sharp Aquos Mini smartphone coming to Japan
The 4.7-inch smartphone is just slightly bigger than the 4-inch iPhone SE and includes Sharp's signature IGZO display for superior screen quality.
Galaxy S7 clone from Elephone to be available for just 90 Euros
The colors may be new, but the design is all too familiar. The smartphone will use MediaTek SoCs to reach more affordable prices.
Jul 6, 2016
LG X5 and X Skin launch in South Korea
The two handsets come with modest specs (720p display resolution for 5-inch and 5.5-inch screens, up to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage) while their prices start around $170 USD.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 Active gets Android Marshmallow
Next to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, this 1.4 GB update also comes with WiFi calling capabilities, the latest security patches, and more.
HP announces "Device as a Service" program for businesses
The program will launch globally and allow for businesses to pay monthly installments over multi-year periods to stay up to date on almost any HP product.
LG G5 sales are purportedly not meeting expectations
Sales of the G5 are now expected to reach 2.2 million by the end of Q2 2016 down from a previous estimation of 3 million.
BLU Energy XL Android phablet debuts priced at $299.99 USD
This 6-inch phablet has a generous 5000 mAh battery that also allows it to act as a power bank.
Upcoming Xiaomi notebook could look a lot like the MacBook Pro
Leaked image reveals what is pretty much a MacBook Pro with the Xiaomi logo slapped on top. The first Xiaomi notebooks are expected to be announced within the coming months.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with OLED panel now available
The configuration was originally announced with an April launch date, but is now finally available for about 2569 Euros.
Jul 5, 2016
Samsung Galaxy A8 gets Android Marshmallow
This handset launched back in August 2015 with Android 5.1.1 now gets the long-awaited Marshmallow update in India.
Motorola Moto Z Play might launch soon
The 5.5-inch Motorola Vertex handset that has been recently spotted on Zauba could soon launch as a more affordable member of the Moto Z lineup.
Samsung unveils the Swipe X703 affordable Android tablet
This 3G slate offers dual-SIM connectivity, having a quad-core MediaTek processor, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB storage space under the hood, all for around $110 USD.
Lenovo launches CG Slate edutainment tablet for kids
This tablet is based on the Tab 2 A7-20 and has a price of just $110 USD, currently targeting the Indian market.
IFA 2016 | Xiaomi Mi Note 2 might show up at IFA 2016
A teaser suggests that this handset will be somehow superior to the Mi 5 while rumors claim the device will use a Samsung display with curved edges.
Huawei Honor V8 Max hits TENAA
This 6.6-inch device has an octa-core Kirin 950 processor and is powered by a 4400 mAh battery, but keeps its weight within reasonable limits, around 0.48 pounds.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Wide Android smartphone
This 5.5-inch handset will debut in South Korea soon, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for around $275 USD.
Microsoft announces Windows 10 anniversary update
Windows 10 is now running on 350 million devices, and its next major update will arrive in early August.
Meizu MX6 promo shows Ubuntu options
The Meizu MX5 successor will reportedly come in both Android And Ubuntu SKUs with the Helio X20 SoC. Other core specifications like screen size remain unknown.
Microsoft allegedly planning a Surface All-in-One
The Surface AIO will supposedly launch around September of this year to compete against Apple iMacs and Lenovo Ideacentre AIOs.
Jul 4, 2016
SteelSeries celebrating 15th birthday with sweepstakes and rewards
Fans who register by July 15th will receive a 15 percent discount on a future SteelSeries purchase. The grand prize winner will get a MSI GE62 Apache notebook and a free trip to Seattle.
Asus ZenFone Zoom and ZenFone Selfie get Android Marshmallow
These two handsets get Marshmallow after ZenFone Laser and ZenFone Max that got it in May and June, although Android 6.0 has been around for no less than eight months.
Samsung might be testing a 6-inch Galaxy Note 7
One of the import listings on Zauba reveals that Samsung might launch a 6-inch Galaxy Note 7 as well.
Vivo X7 and X7 Plus now official
Although the X7 has a 5.2-inch display and the X7 Plus has 5.7 inches in size, they both use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.
Early Razer Core tests show poor compatibility with non-Razer notebooks
Early reviews point to a performance retention of about 85 to 90 percent compared to an equivalent desktop system. Compatibility with other notebooks aside from the Razer Blade and Blade Stealth are also unstable.
Getac T800 G2 rugged tablet with Atom x7-Z8700 SoC now available
The fully-rugged 8.1-inch tablet is certified under MIL-STD 810G and IP65 standards with a starting price of about 1360 Euros.
Jul 3, 2016
BlackBerry allegedly working on three new handsets
Dubbed Mercury, Neon, and Argon, all these upcoming handsets are expected to use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and to run Android.
Panasonic updates Toughpad FZ-G1 fully-ruggedized tablet
The redesigned 10.1-inch tablet uses a 16:10 display with a backlight brightness of 800 nits. Sales begin this July with a starting price of 2500 Euros.
Nvidia will purportedly announce Pascal 10xx GPUs for notebooks on August 1st
Gamers waiting on a new Pascal notebook may only have to hold out for just a few weeks more. New notebooks may be unveiled this coming Gamescom 2016 in Cologne, Germany.
Jul 2, 2016
Gigabyte Aero 14 gaming notebook hits the US market
This portable machine for gamers will be back on Newegg by mid-July, where is currently listed with a price tag of $1,599 USD, but also out of stock.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 gets Android Marshmallow
The new firmware brings Android 6.0.1 to this 8-inch slate, as well as the security patch for June by Google.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition coming next week
This limited edition handset has the same technical specs as the regular Galaxy S7 Edge and will launch on July 7th, but will have different colors and probably some custom wallpapers and themes as well.
HTC Marlin specs leak online
This 5.5-inch handset is expected to launch packing a quad-core Qualcomm processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB or 128 GB internal storage.
Apple might buy Jay Z's Tidal music streaming service
Apple aims to gain control of Tidal's exclusive music catalog but the talks are far from a conclusion right now.
Huawei Honor 8 spotted at TENAA for certification
TENAA documents reveal a 5.2-inch FHD display, 3 to 4 GB RAM, Kirin 950 SoC, and dual rear cameras. The Honor 8 is expected to be officially revealed this coming July 5th.
Jul 1, 2016
Unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge now available in the US
Both handsets can be acquired from Samsung.com or top retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, or Ebay.
ZTE finally unveils ultra-compact Nubia Z11 smartphone
The 5.5-inch smartphone will have narrow edges, USB Type-C, and a Snapdragon 820 SoC for about 340 Euros.
ZTE Axon 7 launches in Europe for 450 Euros
The price range pits the 5.5-inch flagship directly against the OnePlus 3 and ZUK 2 while being far cheaper than popular alternatives like the Galaxy S7.
No more Android tablets for Dell
Dell's website has no more Android tablets up for purchase and there is no rumor about a new such device being in the pipeline.
HTC 10, One M9 and One A9 to get Android Nougat
Now that Google confirmed Android 7.0 Nougat, HTC makes it clear that HTC 10, HTC One A9 and HTC One M9 will all get the update.
Xiaomi announces MIUI 8 Android UI
The first global beta ROM is expected to come out on July 11th while the first global stable release is expected to arrive mid-August.
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