Computex 2016 | Acer TravelMate P249 and P259 coming this August
Core specifications include Skylake, discrete Nvidia graphics, and up to 32 GB RAM.
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May 30, 2016
Lenovo Q4 2015 financial results are all-around mixed
Lenovo stays afloat despite a shrinking PC market and continuing problems in the smartphone world.
Asus ZenPad Z8 might launch on Verizon soon
The upcoming 8-inch Android slate is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor, also featuring 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and a microSD slot.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets next month's security update in Spain
The update containing the security updates for June has apparently started to roll out on Orange handsets in Spain.
Computex 2016 | Asus unveils ZenFone 3 series
The three devices revealed have screen sizes between 5.5 and 6.8 inches, use Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, and feature an updated design with metal frames and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on both sides.
May 29, 2016
OnePlus 3 finally spotted at TENAA for certification
Documents reveal a 5.5-inch AMOLED display, 4 GB RAM, and a Snapdragon 820 SoC as previously predicted.
Nvidia Pascal for notebooks may be coming sooner rather than later
Mystery Asus benchmark hints at ROG refresh to coincide with the launch of mobile Pascal.
Moto Z MotoMods accessories leak
Like LG, Lenovo will be betting on optional attachments and accessories to market its upcoming flagship Moto Z series. Camera and Smart Cover MotoMods may launch alongside the smartphone.
May 28, 2016
Computex 2016 | Acer announces Switch V 10 and Switch One 10 convertibles
Both models feature Windows 10 and are powered by the latest quad-core Intel Atom processors, but will hit the US market this summer starting at only $199 USD.
Samsung Galaxy C5 is now official
This mid-ranger is powered by a Snapdragon 617 processor, features a slim metal unibody design, packing 4GB of RAM and 32 GB or 64 GB of expandable storage.
Samsung Pay Mini might launch soon
This new mobile payment service will work on both non-Samsung Android smartphones, but will also support Apple handsets.
Computex 2016 | MSI to detail GS63/GS73 and GT73/GT83 refresh and PC backpack at Computex 2016
A backpack PC is coming for VR afficiocados while the current GS60/GS70 and GT72/GT80 gaming notebooks are getting much-needed updates and major redesigns.
May 27, 2016
Microsoft cutting more thousands more jobs from its smartphone branch
The Redmond company is continuing to distance itself from the Nokia and Lumia brands by cutting 1850 jobs with restructuring efforts totaling nearly $1 billion USD.
Computex 2016 | Acer Liquid Zest Plus coming to the US in July
This 5.5-inch Android handset with a 5000 mAh battery and 13 MP tri-focus main camera will hit the US market for $199 USD.
Lenovo IdeaPad 710S now available for 900 Euros
The mainstream 13.3-inch notebook weighs 1.2 kg, is just 13.9 mm thick, and includes Iris graphics options.
Computex 2016 | Gigabyte Aero 14 gaming notebook now official
The 19.9 mm thick 14-inch gaming notebook will carry a tremendously dense 94 Wh battery for up to a 10-hour battery life.
ZTE Axon 7 is now official
This 5.5-inch premium handset is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor and features up to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, but the 4 GB/64 GB variant starts below $500 USD.
Microsoft updates Next Lock Screen app
Version 3.2 of this lock screen app has a new logo, improved Weather functionality, better resource management, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Injustice Edition coming next month
This limited edition variant of the Galaxy S7 Edge flagship comes in an exclusive black and gold color combination, also featuring a golden-colored Bat-Signal on its back.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet now available in Europe
After a three-month delay, the X1 Tablet is now finally shipping in Europe after being available in the US for several weeks.
Apple could be refreshing the MacBook Pro with OLED touch panels and Touch ID
The Q4 2016 refresh is expected to be a major redesign of the current generation with Skylake, Polaris, Touch ID, USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3, and more.
May 26, 2016
Sony Xperia X with powerful 23 MP rear camera launching this weekend
The 5-inch 1080p Sony smartphone will retail for approximately 600 Euros with multiple color options.
First notebooks with AMD Bristol Ridge spotted
Notebooks sporting the 7th generation AMD APU are not expected to launch until after Computex, but Acer and HP have already listed models starting at $799 and $579, respectively.
Lenovo TB3-850M Android tablet hits TENAA
This upcoming 8-inch slate has a quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage space, offering cellular LTE connectivity so it can be used as a phone as well.
Gigabyte Aero 14 gaming notebook shows up online
Although this 14-inch machine for gamers powered by the high-end Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor should be unveiled at Computex, it has been spotted in on an official website already.
PayPal to discontinue BlackBerry, Amazon Fire, and Windows Phone apps next month
Support for the PayPal apps on these three platforms will cease on June 30th, but users of the BBM app will still be able to send payments using it.
HP expands Omen gaming lineup with GTX 965M and 4K UHD options
The 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch Omen models will retail for $899 and $979, respectively, come this July 10th.
Huawei P9 Plus now officially available for 700 Euros
The 5.5-inch P9 Plus will carry the same Kirin 955 SoC, rear Leica cameras, and FHD display resolution as the 5.2-inch P9 with more RAM and internal storage.
Acer Cloudbook Aspire One 11 AO1-132 coming soon
The Taiwanese manufacturer will likely show off its latest Cloudbook SKU this coming Computex. Some resellers are jumping the gun with core specifications and prices ahead of any wide announcements.
May 25, 2016
QNAP announces TVS-x82 business NAS series
This new feature-packed business NAS family features up to 32 GB RAM and Intel Core Skylake processors, including the high-end i7-6700.
Android commands 84.1 percent of the mobile market share
Android, Huawei, and Oppo are rising in numbers as Apple slips in market share.
Pebble announces Core smart wearable
Without the need of a connected smartphone, this new wearable streams music from Spotify and syncs GPS data with Runkeeper, Strava and Under Armour Record.
Samsung to stop making Android Wear devices
With Tizen becoming Samsung's mobile operating system of choice for a wide range of devices, the company should drop Android Wear soon, but they deny the rumor for now.
OnePlus 3 coming next month
The next-gen 5.5-inch OnePlus flagship killer is expected to bring NFC connectivity back, and it is expected to launch June 14th.
Apple iPhone 7s may incorporate glass casing
Catcher Technology CEO says Apple will look into glass in an attempt to better differentiate its iPhones from the competition.
Chromebooks are outselling Mac OS X devices for the first time
An estimated 2 million Chromebooks have been sold as of Q1 2016 compared to less than 1.8 million Mac OS X devices.
May 24, 2016
Asus Zenfone Max gets new hardware
The second generation of this 5.5-inch handset comes with up to 3 GB RAM and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC.
Microsoft updates Windows 10 hardware requirements
Windows 10 desktop now requires at least 2 GB RAM, but Microsoft also approved 7-inch tablets and up to 9-inch Windows 10 Mobile devices.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Android Marshmallow
Two months after Sprint, T-Mobile finally updates the Galaxy S5 to Android 6.0.1, but the new firmware also includes a "device slowness fix."
May 23, 2016
Apple pulls iOS 9.3.2 update
This update apparently bricked some iPad Pro tablets and Apple has decided to withdraw it.
Samsung Galaxy A9 gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
The A9 SM-A9000 has just become the first Galaxy A device to receive Android Marshmallow, with Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 expected to get updated soon as well.
Samsung Galaxy C5 shows up at FCC
The device spotted at FCC has the specs and features already mentioned by earlier rumors and leaks - metallic body, Snapdragon 617 processor, and 4 GB memory.
May 22, 2016
Razer opens brick and mortar store in San Francisco
The grand opening takes place this Saturday on May 21st at 865 Market St. where gamers are encouraged to stay all day and play games on-site.
May 21, 2016
Microsoft Surface Book promotion includes free Surface Dock
The promotion will be specific to European regions until May 22nd and is valued at about 250 Euros.
May 20, 2016
Asus ZenFone 3 reveal may finally be coming next week
The countdown ends May 30th for an unveiling at Computex 2016. The "Zenvolution" may include up to three different models of the ZenFone 3.
Current Nexus devices will not get Android N seamless updates
No Nexus handset currently on the market will get the next-gen Android version, but Google still has to make the official announcement.
Acer Chromebook 14 now available for 330 Euros
Two SKUs will each offer Celeron Braswell processors, 14-inch HD or FHD panels, and up top 14 hours of battery life.
ZTE Axon 7 set for a reveal on May 26
Sound quality will apparently be a major selling point for the upcoming smartphone. ZTE declined to share any other details about the device.
Lenovo announces N42 and N23 notebooks for education
Both portables were designed for K-12 institutions and will launch in June, starting at just $199 USD and $249 USD.
Purism intros Librem 10 and Librem 11 Linux tablets
The two slates powered by Debian-based PureOS 3.0 are expected to ship in September, starting at $599 USD and $999 USD.
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