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.
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May 20, 2016
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.
Motorola Moto X will now be the Moto Z
The Verizon Droid name gets a slight modification to be more in line with the new Moto X and Moto Z naming convention.
Archos 50 Cobalt smartphone available for 130 Euros
The affordable 5-inch LTE smartphone is coming to Germany and other parts of Europe with a 2.5D HD display and quad-core MediaTek SoC.
May 19, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) hits T-Mobile
This 5.5-inch mid-ranger comes loaded with Android Marshmallow, has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, as well as full support for T-Mobile's 4G LTE network.
Gionee Marathon M5 Plus now available in India
This 6-inch phablet is powered by a 5020 mAh battery and a MediaTek MT6753 processor, features 4G LTE connectivity, and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo 3.1 UI on top.
Samsung Galaxy C5 hits TENAA
The TENAA listing confirms most specs already leaked, such as the metallic body, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 4 GB memory, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Google Play Store coming to Chrome OS
Although Google is not merging Chrome OS and Android yet, they have just announced that Android apps and the Google Play Store are both coming to Chromebooks.
Sony Xperia XA Ultra phablet now official
The 6-inch phablet ships with a Helio P10 SoC and a powerful wide-angle 16 MP front-facing camera with Optical Image Stabilization and HDR.
Apple iPhone could have four different OLED suppliers by 2018
The Cupertino company is looking at South Korean and Japanese suppliers as Chinese manufacturers are not expected to be able to meet demand.
May 18, 2016
Microsoft selling its feature phone business
Microsoft's feature phone assets will pass to FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Hon Hai/Foxconn Technology Group, and HMD Global, Oy as part of a deal worth $350 million.
Samsung Pay gets another update
In addition to 38 new banks and credit unions, the update also brings support for membership and loyalty cards.
Asus Zenbook UX306UA is now official
This new 13.3-inch Windows 10 ultrabook got a quiet unveil, and features low voltage Skylake processors, up to 16 GB RAM, as well as one 256 GB or 512 GB SSD drive.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active allegedly coming next month
The handset that should launch on AT&T in less than a month shows has been spotted in what appears to be an official photo that reveals a gold/desert camo color scheme.
Motorola unveils three new handsets
Next to the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus handsets, Motorola has also revealed the entry-range Moto G4 Play, and all three are expected to hit the US this summer.
AT&T Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow
The 1.5 GB firmware update finally brings Android 6.0 to the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on AT&T, next to various minor improvements, fixes, and a revamped TouchWiz interface.
Sony could be phasing out the Xperia C and M series
The manufacturer will unify its Xperia brand and do away with letter subcategories by 2018 according to leaked screenshots.
Microsoft Surface Book successor may be postponed until 2017
The Surface Book 2 could quietly skip 2016 according to the latest rumors from DigiTimes.
May 17, 2016
Fitbit continues to dominate the wearable market
While total shipments of basic wearables in Q1 increased 67 percent, Fitbit remains the leader of the market.
HP EliteBook 1030 starts at $1249 USD
This fanless Windows notebook with Skylake processor promises to offer up to 13 hours of battery life and will hit the market later this month.
Garmin unveils Vivosmart HR+ fitness tracker
Compared to its predecessor, this new wearable offers GPS tracking capabilities and automatic activity detection, as well as a few additional running features.
Oppo Find 9a smartphone spotted in AnTuTu database
The listed x9007 model name suggests a smaller or more affordable version of the unannounced Find 9 smartphone.
Nvidia sees green in its Q1 FY 2017 earnings report
Latest quarterly results ending May, 2016 show a profit increase of nearly 50 percent YoY for the popular GPU manufacturer.
Successor to the ZTE Axon may be the Axon 7
The new 5.5-inch Axon smartphone will compete directly against other flagships including the LG G5, HTC 10, and eventual iPhone 7.
May 16, 2016
Samsung Charm fitness band is now official
This smart accessory for Android-powered handsets offers fitness tracking capabilities in conjunction with S Health, as well as basic notifications for calls and text messages.
Huawei MateBook gets a new version
The new MateBook targets the Chinese market and features only 128 GB internal storage, next to the Intel Core m5 6Y54 processor and 8 GB RAM.
ZTE Zmax Pro allegedly coming this summer
This Qualcomm Snapdragon 617-powered 6-inch Android phablet is expected to show up this summer in the US, where it will launch exclusively on T-Mobile.
Lenovo PB2-690N 18.4-inch tablet spotted on GFXBench
The extra-large Android tablet is expected to have a mid-range Snapdragon 652 SoC and 2560 x 1440 resolution display.
May 15, 2016
Samsung updates Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablet to the Tab 4 Advanced
The old mainstream tablet gets a much needed internal update with an Exynos 7870 SoC and 2 GB RAM.
Nubia Z11 spotted at TENAA as multiple variants
ZTE has so far only introduced one member in the Nubia Z11 family. These latest leaks, however, show that the other two larger variants should be coming sooner rather than later.
May 14, 2016
HTC Desire 820 gets Android 6.0.1 update
This handset that launched back in 2014 finally gets Marshmallow, as well as the latest major iteration of the HTC Sense UI.
Google launches GBoard keyboard app for iOS
Next to emojis and GIFs, this app also offers Google Search capabilities that are very easy to use, as well as the ability to send information it retrieves.
HTC announces sharp sales decline as of Q1 2016
After a brief period in the green early last year, the Taiwanese manufacturer is now back to being knee deep in red with a quarterly loss of 2.616 billion NT.
May 13, 2016
Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 successor spotted at FCC
The upcoming slate is similar to the existing Shield Tablet K1 in terms of design, but most of its specs still have to be confirmed.
Lenovo overtakes HP as world's largest notebook manufacturer
Overall notebook market is down 7.3 percent year-over-year when looking at the top 8 manufacturers worldwide.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 coming this June
The 10.1-inch tablet will ship with an Exynos 7870 SoC, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB eMMC for 290 Euros or 350 Euros with added LTE functionality.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 coming to the US in August
Since Galaxy Note 5 launched in mid-August, it would not be a surprise to see this rumor coming true and to see its successor showing up around August 15th as well.
Huawei Honor V8 with QHD display now official
The 5.7-inch smartphone will be Huawei's first model with a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Other features include dual rear cameras and an octa-core Kirin 950 SoC for a starting price of about 300 Euros.
Coolpad unveils Torino S LTE smartphone for 200 Euros
The Torino S will be one of the most affordable 4.7-inch smartphones with both LTE and a fingerprint reader.
Supposed dummy cover for iPhone 7 reveals dimensions and Smart Connector pins
More rumors on the iPhone 7 claim a final design more similar to the current iPhone 6s than initially anticipated.
May 12, 2016
HTC 10 coming to T-Mobile next week
The flagship will launch on T-Mobile on May 18th, and those who will get it in the first week will also receive an HTC-branded Rapid Charger and an HTC Ice View case.
Asus ZenFone 2 Laser gets Android Marshmallow
In addition to the latest major Android build, this update comes without the bloatware previously added by Asus.
Microsoft shuts down Sunrise Calendar
More than a year after purchasing Sunrise Atelier, the Redmond giant decides to discontinue Sunrise Calendar and integrate it into Outlook.
Alleged photos of OnePlus 3 leak online
The rounded back and line patterns are reminiscent to the HTC 10 with front and edges not unlike the Galaxy C5.
May 11, 2016
Archos 50 Power smartphone to come with 4000 mAh battery pack
The 5-inch budget smartphone will make use of a dense battery pack and retail for 150 Euros.
Pebble firmware 3.12 now available
This update brings watch-based texting support to iOS, as well as multiple improvements to Pebble Health on both Android and iOS.
Huawei P9 teardown shows design similarities to iPhone
The P9 is still a bit easier to service compared to the iPhone 6s due to its more conservative use of adhesives.
Xiaomi Mi Max launches in China
This 6.4-inch phablet has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chip under the hood, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, runs Android Marshmallow with MIUI 8, and its price in China is around $230 USD.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active hits GFXBench
THe Samsung device with model number SM-G891A is powered by a Snapdragon 820, has a 5.5-inch display, and also packs 4 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage space.
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