Samsung Galaxy J2 heading for the US market
One month after receiving its FCC certifications, the Galaxy J2 reaches Bluetooth SIG on its way to the US market.
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Jun 14, 2016
Microsoft acquires LinkedIn
The value of this transaction is $26.2 billion in cash, with LinkedIn allowed to retain its brand, culture and independence.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge sales nearing 25 million units
With more than 10 million units shipped in the first month since their launch, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now expected to reach the 25 million units mark by the end of the month.
Samsung could be launching tablets with flexible displays by 2017
Samsung itself is confirming that the company is preparing to unveil its first lineup of foldable devices.
Jun 13, 2016
Apple may use Intel modems for international iPhone 7 SKUs
GSM models are expected to make the switch to Intel while CDMA models may continue carrying Qualcomm modems.
Experimental MotoMods could add docking station support and better camera
A Pro Camera MotoMod could add a 10x optical zoom on top of the existing rear camera.
Samsung working on a high-end clamshell smartphone
Dubbed Veyron, the device is said to feature a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor and dual 3.9-inch HD Super AMOLED displays.
Panasonic launches Toughpad FZ-A2 tablet
This new rugged tablet is powered by Android Marshmallow and uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
International variant of the Galaxy A9 Pro spotted online
This version of Samsung's 6-inch phablet has model number SM-A910F and has just been spotted getting its WiFi and Bluetooth certifications.
Analysts predicting 15 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones sold as of Q2 2016
Samsung's smartphone division is expected to grow by 17.1 percent this quarter due to the runaway success and critical acclaim of the latest Galaxy S flagships.
Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD
The modular smartwatch has been delayed until October 2016, but users can pre-order now with four block pieces included.
Jun 12, 2016
Lenovo briefly teases flexible displays and foldable tablet concepts
The early prototypes show off Lenovo's plans beyond the Phab 2 Plus and Moto Z smartphones.
PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC
Both desktops and notebooks will continue to decline after an even weaker Q1 2016 than initially anticipated.
Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses
Microsoft is strengthening its focus on corporate customers with a new subscription plan for staying up-to-date on the latest hardware and support services.
Google to unveil official name for Android N soon
The public brainstorming of Android N names includes "Nuts", "Noodles", and "Norwegian Smoked Salmon".
Jun 11, 2016
OnePlus teasing OnePlus 3 camera quality with new pictures
Four pictures taken with the OnePlus 3 have been released in anticipation for the new flagship smartphone set for a reveal on June 14.
Unofficial accessory runs Android on an iPhone
Clever use of software and an external logic board allows the iPhone to act as a "video-out" for Android.
Hands-on with the new HP Omen gaming series
"Omen by HP" will join the ranks of the Lenovo Y gaming series, Dell Alienware, Acer Nitro, Asus ROG, and others with availability in the next two weeks.
Jun 10, 2016
Rockchip RK3399 is ready for mass production
The chip that Rockchip unveiled back at CES 2016 is now ready for mass production, so the first devices to use it should hit the market in the coming months.
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 gets Android Marshmallow
The new firmware is now available for both the 4.7-inch and the 5.5-inch Idol 3 handsets, so both variants receive the usual Marshmallow goodies.
Lenovo Moto Z is now official
The modular handset previously known as Moto X is now official and is expected to hit the market in September.
Moto 360 and 360 Sport get new firmware
This Android Wear update comes with minor fixes and improvements, but also packs a few enhancements to the Moto Body fitness app.
UK leading in sales of detachables across Western Europe
UK has overtaken Germany in detachable sales with over 300,000 units sold as of Q1 2016 and boosting Apple market share in the region.
ZTE Blade A2 offers an octa-core SoC for under 110 Euros
The 5-inch smartphone launches next week in China and will be one of the cheapest smartphones with an integrated fingerprint sensor.
ZTE Nubia Z11 Max launching June 16 for 270 Euros
The 6-inch Nubia Z11 Max will ship with a Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 64 Gb eMMC. LTE support, however, may not cover common European bands.
Gigabyte unveils Thunderbolt 3 external GPU docking station
The Taiwanese manufacturer showed off multiple conceptual docking stations that make use of the super-speedy 40 Gbps connection bandwidth including the GP-T3GFx and GP-TBT3.
Getac unveils B300 ruggedized notebook with Core i7 Skylake options
The 13.3-inch fully rugged notebook gets ULV Skylake options and subsequently longer battery life claims.
Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September
The GTX 960M docking station made a return at Computex this year with a potentially new launch date.
Jun 9, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active hits AT&T tomorrow
This rugged Samsung handset debuts tomorrow on AT&T for $26.50 USD for 30 months or $33.13 USD a month for 24 months.
Huawei plans to beat Samsung and Apple in five years
The company's CEO has recently said that Huawei plans to overcome Samsung and Apple, becoming the global leader of the smartphone market within four or five years.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge on Verizon gets Android Marshmallow
In addition to the usual Marshmallow features, the new firmware also brings Android for Work and UHQA to this handset that launched back in late 2014.
Android Marshmallow usage reaches 10 percent
Back in April, Marshmallow was heading for the 5 percent market share barrier and now has just left behind the 10 percent milestone.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to feature an iris scanner
The successor of the Galaxy Note 5 will have an iris scanner and a recent leaked image shows an option to enable it in Android, but there is no official confirmation yet.
Lenovo unveils Phab 2 Pro phablet with Project Tango for $499 USD
The 6.4-inch Phab 2 Plus and Phab 2 will launch for $299 and $199 to complete the new Phab 2 family. Project Tango, however, will be reserved for the higher-end Phab 2 Pro model only.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 expected to arrive next spring
This new convertible is expected to feature a 7th generation Intel Kaby Lake processor, 16 GB RAM, as well as a 4K display option.
Jun 8, 2016
Computex 2016 | Haier shows off Thunderobot ST-R1 gaming notebook
The 14-inch gaming notebook will include an IPS FHD panel, Skylake i7-6700HQ CPU, GTX 965M GPU, and a small 31 Wh battery for an import price of about $1330 USD.
Gartner predicting single-digit growth rates for 2016 smartphone market
Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to flatten by 2020 at around 1.9 billion units.
BlackBerry Priv sales have been disappointing worldwide
In what is probably a surprise to no one, sales of the Priv smartphone and its slide-out physical keyboard have not been meeting expectations.
Samsung Gear Live gets Android Wear 1.5
Based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, the new firmware does not bring any noticeable changes.
Moto Z to feature tricolor frame
This upcoming handset with modular accessories is expected to feature a rather original design, with a tricolor frame.
Android Marshmallow update causes problems to multiple Galaxy devices
Users of devices like the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy Note 5 cannot access their devices after updating to Marshmallow as both the old passwords and stored fingerprints are not working.
Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus may be the first consumer-ready Project Tango smartphone
Demoed at CES earlier this year, the Chinese manufacturer may finally be ready to launch a Project Tango smartphone for the masses. Prices and launch dates are expected to be announced tomorrow at Tech World 2016.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge now available in Pink Gold across Europe
The attractive Rose Gold color option that Apple popularized has now made its way to Europe after landing in North America last month for the Samsung flagships.
OnePlus 3 pre-orders in China start at around 400 Euros
Up to 1000 users can put down 3000 Yuan each to secure themselves a OnePlus 3 upon launch. The actual launch price, however, will be cheaper than the pre-order price.
Jun 7, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active coming to AT&T
This rugged flagship has about the same specs as the North American Galaxy S7, but features a larger battery and better protection from the elements.
Samsung unveils Galaxy J3 Pro smartphone
This 5-inch affordable handset is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chip, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, coming only with Android Lollipop (fortunately, a Marshmallow update has been confirmed).
Intel claims Apollo Lake will be 30 percent faster than Braswell
The 14 nm Apollo Lake platform should be coming this Fall with faster performance and 15 percent longer battery life.
Huawei may be responsible for the next Google Nexus yet again
Huawei manager let slip in an interview that the company may be involved with the successor to the Nexus 6P.
Huawei ready to announce new Honor device for Europe
An unknown Honor device is coming to Europe this June 20th. Signs point to either the recently announced Honor V8 or a new smartphone entirely.
Jun 6, 2016
Windows 10 usage doubles but Microsoft Edge fails to gain ground
Although Windows 10 is getting closer to the 20 percent market share barrier, not even 30 percent of its users enjoy surfing the web with Microsoft Edge and have another primary browser.
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