Casio WSD-F10 now available for purchase
This rugged smart wearable, Casio's first Android Wear smartwatch, can now be purchased for $500 USD as previously announced.
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Mar 25, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) coming to AT&T
This handset launched in Russia two weeks ago and now is apparently heading for the US market via AT&T, but its launch date and pricing have not been confirmed yet.
HTC 10 faster than Galaxy S7 according to preliminary benchmarks
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 is expected to be just as fast or even faster than the Exynos 8890 according to AnTuTu 10 leaks.
No new OnePlus handset coming in April
The company has just confirmed that its April 7th event will not bring any new flagship killer, denying the recent stories that appeared online.
Apple fixes iOS 9.3 activation bug
The Cupertino-based company was very quick to fix the activation bug affecting older iPhones and iPads, but this update is not called iOS 9.3.1.
AT&T is currently testing Samsung Poseidon
Shortly after being spotted in a shipping document, Evan Blass reveals that SM-G891A is known as Samsung Poseidon and is currently being tested by AT&T.
Acer teases launch event for April 21st
Acer will stream this event live and, according to the teaser, they will unveil at least one or two mobile devices with this occasion.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on Sprint gets Android Marshmallow
Shortly after releasing the new firmware for the Note 5, Sprint started to update the Galaxy Note 4 phablets on its network as well.
Over 850 million Android devices still vulnerable to Stagefright
Although this flaw has been discovered back in 2015 and Google patched Android accordingly, more than 850 million handsets are still at risk.
Smartisan T2 hits FCC
This 5-inch handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC launched in China back in December and now it has just reached FCC, apparently on its way to the US market.
Mar 24, 2016
Samsung Gear S2 could get iOS support tomorrow
Verizon is expected to update the Gear S2 smartwatch tomorrow with a firmware build that supports iOS devices.
A new Asus tablet spotted at FCC
This slate appeared on GFXBench back in January as well, its specs including a hexa-core processor, a QHD 8-inch display, and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE returns to the US
As promised earlier this year, LG ironed out the issues that plagued this smartwatch and now the Watch Urbane 2 LTE returns to the US market via AT&T and Verizon.
Asus Chromebook C202 is easily reparable according to iFixit
Almost all components are easily accessible and removable with minimal use of adhesives.
Acer refreshes Predator 15 and Predator 17 gaming notebooks
Changes include Nvidia GPUs with double the VRAM, thinner and more efficient system fans, and more keyboard backlight options.
Google supposedly working on an iOS keyboard
This upcoming product will allow search functionality within the keyboard itself, also offering swipe functionality and dedicated buttons for pictures and GIF searches.
Samsung content with initial Galaxy S7 sales figures
Manufacturer suggests that shipments are currently above expectations without actually giving any solid figures.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on Sprint gets Android Marshmallow
Not long after Verizon Wireless and AT&T, Sprint releases the Marshmallow update for the Note 5 phablets on its network.
AMOLED displays now cheaper than LCDs
Right now, manufacturing a 5-inch full HD AMOLED smartphone display is slightly cheaper than manufacturing a similar LCD display, Q1 2016 being the first quarter when this happens.
Samsung dominates the Brazilian smartphone market
The company managed to sell more than 42 percent of all smartphones purchased in Brazil in Q4 2015, increasing its market share by 10 percent year-over-year.
Verizon LG V10 gets Android Marshmallow
The new firmware brings Google Now on Tap, Doze mode, granular app permissions, the latest security patches, and more.
Tablet sales in MEA region dropped in Q4 2015
While shipments in the region dropped 3.1 percent for 2015 as a whole, tablet sales in Q4 were 8.8 percent lower than the same period of the year before.
Samsung Z3 gets software update
The 25.4 MB update removes the MixRadio app since Samsung discontinued the short-lived streaming service for Tizen OS earlier this week.
Upgraded Galaxy S6 Active might arrive soon
Model SM-G891A has just been imported to India for testing, so once this stage completes successfully, we should see it hit the market pretty soon.
Pebble announces massive job cut
The company's boss has just confirmed the layoff of a third of its workforce, despite being able to raise $28 million over the past eight months.
Mar 23, 2016
iPad 2 users facing iOS 9.3 activation problems
Due to what appears to be activation server problems, iPad 2 users all over the world seem to be having issues when trying to activate the last-gen operating system by Apple.
Apple might acquire Imagination Technologies
The two companies discussed this move but it looks like they did not reach an agreement yet.
Huawei P9 spotted in the wild
Although it should come out in about two weeks from now, the Huawei P9 has been apparently spotted once again.
Apple iPad Pro 9.7 may be underclocked and with only 2 GB RAM
The A9X SoC is expected to be a tad bit slower on the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and with as little as half the RAM of its 12.9-inch counterpart.
LG G5 CAM Plus starts at $69 USD
This modular accessory for the new flagship adds physical controls to its camera and includes an additional 1200 mAh battery as well.
Huawei hosting virtual Easter Egg hunt for European users
The 360-degree virtual reality search can win players an Honor 5X smartphone and other prizes and discounts.
Asus ZenFone Go ZC500TG now available for pre-order
The entry-level 5-inch phone retails for 160 Euros and comes with 100 GB of free Google Drive cloud storage.
Samsung Gear S2 band adapter coming soon
This accessory will allow Gear S2 users to swap the wristbands as they wish.
Moto X Play gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Although this handset got Android 6.0 back in December, it has just received Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow as well.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 hits FCC
This new slate is expected to be a direct successor of last year's Galaxy Tab S2, offering a similar design and shipping loaded with Android Marshmallow.
CTL J5 Chromebook convertible now up for pre-order
This new Chrome OS-driven convertible has a splashproof keyboard and can handle moderate drops, uses the dual-core Intel Celeron N3050 processor, 4 GB RAM, and retails for less than $250 USD.
The new iPad Pro is slower than its larger sibling
Although the two iPad Pro tablets share the same processor, the smaller one is also slower since it has less memory and the processor is slightly underclocked.
HTC finally announces April 12th press event for its next flagship phone
The HTC M10 or HTC 10 is expected to carry the latest hardware and feature innovative cameras.
Mar 22, 2016
Apple Watch gets new bands and lower price
This wearable now retails starting at $299 USD, also featuring a few new woven nylon bands and the new Milanese Loop in space black finish.
Samsung details new LED View Covers for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
Other specialized accessories include a tactile QWERTY keyboard, lens cover for improved camera features, and a clear view cover for both screen and chassis protection.
LG rolling out X Cam and X Screen smartphones this week
The two mainstream smartphones will launch in South Korea first. Exact launch prices and dates for the rest of the world remain mysteries.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might launch this summer
Although Note phablets usually launch at IFA in September, it looks like the next one might launch in July.
T-Mobile is testing Marshmallow on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
Android 6.0 for these two flagships on T-Mobile is currently in the certification stage and might soon roll out to end users, but its date of arrival is not official yet.
Mar 21, 2016
Apple unveils 9.7-inch iPad Pro
The new slate packs a new pro Retina display, a 64-bit A9X SoC, as well as the four speakers mentioned by many in rumors in the last weeks.
iPhone SE is now official
The long-awaited small iPhone has a 4-inch display and it looks similar to the iPhone 5 lineup, but provides "exceptional performance in a compact design."
Apple releases iOS 9.3
Although a minor release, iOS 9.3 brings many improvements to both iPads and iPhones, the most important one being the Night Shift mode.
Samsung Gear S2 to get iOS support later this month
Although this update was expected to arrive back in January, it looks like Gear S2 will finally get iOS support by the end of March.
Fairphone 2 coming to T-Mobile Austria on March 24
The service provider will offer the sustainable smartphone at monthly installments of 10 Euros over 24 months.
Next-gen ZTE Axon to feature Snapdragon 820 SoC and 21 MP camera
Next to the high-end Qualcomm SoC, the upcoming Axon might offer 4 GB of memory, a 5.5-inch QHD display, as well as 64 GB of storage space.
Samsung Galaxy S5 finally gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Although only the unlocked Galaxy S5 handsets on LG Uplus in South Korea got the update so far, global rollout of the new firmware is imminent.
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