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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May 11, 2016
Apple CEO Tim Cook to meet with Chinese government officials
The visit to Beijing will hopefully strike an agreement between Apple and Chinese officials to lift the ban on iTunes and create a more amicable atmosphere.
May 10, 2016
Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 lineup with bloatware
A recent update for the Samsung flagship on Verizon includes bloatware capable to download further bloatware, but it can be easily disabled.
Chinese smartphones growing in popularity worldwide
Over 40 percent of smartphones shipped worldwide this past quarter were from Chinese manufacturers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Lite could be in the works
At least one other SKU may launch alongside the flagship Galaxy Note 6 with the same display size and less powerful hardware.
New Huawei Honor V8 images surface online
A closeup shot shows the dual camera setup and the fingerprint reader, but the handset's capability to take dynamic 360-degree photos has been revealed as well.
Next-gen Moto X might feature modular covers
The new handsets will launch next to six modules known as "amps" that have the same purpose as the "friends" that can be attached to the LG G5 flagship.
May 9, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and Galaxy J3 to get Marshmallow
After a long wait for the S5 mini users and a very short one for Galaxy J3 ones, they all finally get the Android Marshmallow update.
Windows 10 free upgrade ending this July
Starting on July 30th, Microsoft's latest Windows operating system will cost users at least $119.
Lenovo Project Tango phone coming June 9th
The first Project Tango smartphone will finally launch next month, most likely at Lenovo’s second annual Tech World conference.
Microsoft Surface Book 2 might launch next month
The successor of the Surface Book convertible is expected to feature a 4K display and USB Type-C connectivity.
Xiaomi Mi Max spotted at TENAA
Xiaomi CEO posts promotional material for the Mi Max ahead of official reveal.
Huawei announces Mediapad M.2 7.0 tablet
The 7-inch tablet will carry the mid-range Snapdragon 615 SoC and a 1920 x 1200 resolution display with SIM capabilities for less than 250 Euros.
Samsung Galaxy J3 hits Verizon Wireless
Soon after its debut in India, Samsung's low-end 4G handset comes to the US market via Verizon for just $109.99 USD.
Computex 2016 | Asus Zenvolution event scheduled for May 30th
During this event that will take place at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Asus is expected to reveal the ZenFone 3 handset, as well as its sibling known as ZenFone 3 Deluxe.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 8.0 hits TENAA
The specs of this upcoming slate include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, all with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on top.
Verizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 gets Android Marshmallow
This handset that launched exclusively on Verizon back in October finally gets the Android 6.0 update.
Nokia axing thousands of jobs across Germany and Finland
The downsizing will purportedly put the company in a better position to compete against other Ericsson and Huawei.
Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now running on 7.5 percent of active Android devices
Devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow are up significantly from 4.6 percent just a month ago to 7.5 percent as of early May.
May 8, 2016
Intel introduces three Skylake "R" class processors
The new SKUs will have a 65 W TDP with Iris Pro 580 graphics designed for desktops, AiOs, and workstations.
May 7, 2016
Nvidia announces GTX 1070 and 1080 with potential for notebooks
The GTX 1080 is coming later this month for $599 USD. The Pascal GPU will have a slightly higher TDP than the outgoing Maxwell GTX 980 with a claimed 70 percent increase in performance.
HTC 10 flagship smartphone now available in Europe
Online shops and network providers have begun shipping out orders for the successor to the well-received HTC One M9.
May 6, 2016
Global sales of tablets have shrunk again as of Q1 2016
New data from TrendForce shows a YoY drop of 7.9 percent and a QoQ drop of 35 percent.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 will likely carry USB Type-C
Samsung has remained faithful to the aging Micro-USB port, but sources say the unconfirmed Note 6 phablet will finally make the switch.
Windows 10 now running on 20.8 percent of all PCs according to StatCounter
The new data conflicts with Netmarketshare, which claims that only 14 percent of PCs are running Windows 10 with Windows 7 still clearly in the lead.
May 5, 2016
OnePlus 3 could launch for less than 300 Euros
Multiple SKUs may be planned for the successor to the OnePlus 2 according to the latest rumors with prices as low as 2000 Yuan.
Apple iPhone 7 - Rumors and Facts
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are expected this Fall. We've gathered and listed known rumors thus far.
HP unveils refreshed 2016 lineup of Pavilion convertibles and notebooks
The back-to-school season has called for the usual thinner and lighter notebooks. The manufacturer is even hinting at the possibility of GTX 950MX and GTX 960MX GPUs from Nvidia.
May 4, 2016
Mainstream Huawei G9 Lite launching for 260 Euros
The 5.2-inch FHD smartphone could cannibalize the Honor market and the P9 Lite due to similar specifications and price ranges between them.
Smartphone touchscreens may soon integrate fingerprint sensors
LG Innotek has announced a 0.3 mm thin fingerprint sensor panel that can be integrated onto future smartphone displays.
Intel halts Broxton and Sofia Atom chips
Cherry Trail could be the end of the line for the Atom family as profitability from Atom-driven tablets and smartphones looks unlikely.
May 3, 2016
Preliminary Helio X30 benchmark reveals AnTuTu score of 160000 points
Analyst Pan Jiutang summarizes current rumors and expectations on the next generation Helio X30, Snapdragon 830, and Kirin 960 SoCs.
Unannounced Sony F3216 and F3311 smartphones appear on GFXBench
The two models could be the next Xperia Z Compact and Xperia C smartphones with strong cameras for the price.
ZTE Blade L5 Plus launching this month for 100 Euros
ZTE has announced a 5-inch smartphone with run-of-the-mill hardware and specifications for the budget end.
May 2, 2016
Huawei Honor 7 Premium launching this week
The Chinese manufacturer has announced the updated Honor 7 for sale exclusively through Media Markt for just under 350 Euros. The Honor 7 Premium includes new color options, Quick Charge support, and double the storage space.
Tablet market down 14.7 percent as detachables pick up steam
Hybrid devices with dockable keyboards are eating into the tablet and PC markets. Tablet sales and prices have been dropping off with a couple of exceptions.
Samsung Q1 2016 financial results reveal higher profits and revenue
While Samsung's smartphone division has been performing spectacularly, its semiconductor and LCD divisions have been flat YoY.
May 1, 2016
Huawei Mate 9 phablet could carry dual 20 MP cameras
The flagship phablet may also be one of the first to sport the octa-core Kirin 960 SoC.
Overview of some Android models confirmed for a Marshmallow update
Only a select few models are expected to be updated to Android 6.0 and the roll out process is proving to be even slower.
Apr 30, 2016
Oppo and Vivo crack the top 5 list of world's largest smartphone manufacturers
Meanwhile, smartphone shipments as of Q1 2016 are up just two-tenths of a percentage compared to Q1 2015.
BLU Products launches Dash X2 and Dash M2 smartphones
Both handsets retail for less than $90 USD, but feature metal bodies and ship loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
BBM Video Calling hits Canada and the US
The beta of this feature requires Android 4.4 KitKat or later, but there is no special opt-in or sign up required - users simply need to use the BlackBerry Messenger app as usual.
Amazon tablet shipments in Q1 were impressive
Although the global tablet market dropped by almost 15 percent, Amazon has sold more than 50 times the amount of tablets they managed to sell in the same period of the previous year.
Samsung Tizen 3.0 coming in September
The new version of this mobile operating system is now 64-bit compatible and might launch powering the Gear S3 smartwatch.
HTC 10 coming to Verizon and Sprint
Verizon Wireless is already accepting pre-orders while Sprint is expected to have the flagship in stores in mid-May.
Apr 29, 2016
ASUS Transformer Book T302 coming this summer
This 12.5-inch convertible has an Intel Skylake Core m3 or Core m7 processor under the hood and runs Windows 10
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich outlines his broad strategy for the company's future
Aside from cutting over 10 percent of the company's workforce, Intel's latest restructuring efforts will refocus on five core concepts for the foreseeable future.
Entroware launches Orion notebook with Ubuntu on board
This customizable Linux laptop can be configured with a Skylake processor (up to i7 6500U), 16 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD, and more, starting at roughly $650 USD.
Motorola XT1650 smartphone spotted on Geekbench
Lenovo may be equipping the potential Moto X successor with a Snapdragon 820 SoC and up to 4 GB RAM.
LG sells 1.6 million G5 flagships in a month
While the LG conglomerate closed the first quarter with a small profit increase, the mobile division posted a loss of almost $170 million, although LG G5 sales were quite strong so far.
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