Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C series with Skylake options
The Tecra A50-C series launched late last December with Broadwell and is now finally available with ULV Skylake CPUs.
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Feb 16, 2016
Xiaomi, Huawei, and Apple are now the top smartphone brands in China
Oppo and Vivo have displaced Lenovo and Coolpad in the region. Overall smartphone shipments as of 2015 are up 2.5 percent from 2014.
MWC 2016 | LG announces Stylus 2 phablet
LG G4 Stylus' successor features a pen with a nano-coated tip for improved accuracy and aims budget-conscious users looking for a new Android phablet.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow
These two flagships are finally ready for the Marshmallow update, but other Galaxy devices will follow soon as well, depending on location and carrier.
Feb 15, 2016
Samsung Chromebook 3 hits the market
This new 11.6-inch Chrome OS-powered laptop has the Intel Celeron N3050 processor under the hood, next to 2 GB memory and 16 GB internal storage, and retails for $199.99 USD.
First-gen Moto 360 gets new firmware
Motorola's first smartwatch gets Android Wear Marshmallow, following the Moto Sport and the second-gen Moto 360.
MWC 2016 | LG to launch new LG X series smartphones at MWC
One of the new handsets will focus on photo functionality and the other will carry an additional display for notifications and fast app access.
CTL NL6x rugged Chromebook for education now available
This new 11.6-inch Chrome OS-powered laptop can withstand up to 2.3 feet, uses the Intel Celeron N2940 processor, and currently retails for $269 USD.
Lumia 650 is now official
Priced at $199, the handset features a 5-inch, 720p resolution AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by the Snapdragon 212 SoC.
Feb 13, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could start at 700 to 800 Euros
Pre-orders may begin as early as February 21st for a launch on March 11th.
Lenovo boasts more than 1 million registrations for the K4 Note smartphone
The manufacturer has already sold 180k K4 smartphones on its first day of launch in India with more than five times the registrations.
Xiaomi VP posts sample photos taken from Mi 5 smartphone
The Chinese manufacturer is teasing the camera quality of its upcoming Mi 5 flagship whilst giving no details on the unannounced hardware itself.
HTC One M10 could come with laser auto-focus and a name change
The "Perfume" smartphone may be referring to a second HTC smartphone outside of the One M10.
Qualcomm announces three new Snapdragon chips
The Snapdragon 625 is the first 14 nm FinFET chip in its class, while the 425 and 435 join the entry-level area of the market, aiming to replace the 410 and 412.
Feb 12, 2016
MWC 2016 | Archos 50d Oxygen Android smartphone coming in May
This octa-core, 5-inch Lollipop-powered handset offers 4G LTE and promises to retail for around $150 USD starting in May, but will be unveiled in Barcelona later this month.
Samsung Gear S2 Classic now available in Platinum and Rose Gold
The two new members of the Gear S2 family now retail for $449.99 USD via multiple retailers, including BestBuy, Amazon, and Macy's.
HP readying laptops with AMD's FreeSync technology
The announcement seems to indicate that AMD wants to significantly strengthen its mobile market presence.
Feb 11, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge may come in Silver or Gray color options
After numerous leaks of the Galaxy S7, it's now time for the Galaxy S7 Edge to make an unofficial appearance. Previous rumors showed the device in Gold only.
LG unveils G5 Quick Cover case with touchscreen features
The case includes a special surface with touch and swipe support. An official launch price was not disclosed.
Archos Diamond S smartphone now available in White
The White version complements the existing Black version, though unfortunately with no price drops from the original 230 Euro asking price.
Huawei Y6 Pro set for global launch
The handset comes with a 5-inch 720p display, dual-SIM capability, as well as a 4,000 mAh battery.
Lenovo launches Vibe P1 Turbo smartphone
The 5.5-inch handset features an all-metal body with Gorilla Glass 3 on top, as well as a physical home button and a fingerprint reader.
Feb 10, 2016
Verizon Galaxy Note 4 receives another Android 5.1.1 update
Although its hardware is fully capable to run Marshmallow and it already got Android 5.1.1, this phablet on Verizon receives a new Lollipop update.
Samsung files trademark request for always-on displays
The "Always-on Display" trademark with the USPTO could apply to the upcoming Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagships.
AT&T LG G4 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow
After US Cellular, Sprint and T-Mobile did the same, AT&T finally delivers this update to the LG G4 handsets on its network.
HTC One M10 rumored to have a 5.2-inch WQHD display
Existing rumors of a 5.1-inch display are false, at least according to a tweet from @LlabTooFar.
Gionee S6 smartphone with VoLTE now available in India for 260 Euros
The S6 is the company's first smartphone with 4G and VoLTE. Other features include a MediaTek MT6753 SoC, 3 GB RAM, and a chassis consisting of 89 percent metal.
LG G5 to feature "Always ON" display
This flagship launches later this month and, according to the latest official teaser, features a display with always-on capabilities.
Feb 9, 2016
Vaio Z Flip convertible with Skylake now available for pre-order
Prices start at $1800 USD for the lower-end model with a ULV Core i5-6267U CPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, and 13.3-inch 2560 x 1440 resolution touchscreen.
Amazon Fire tablet now available for just $40 USD
The 7-inch tablet gets a 20 percent price cut to become one of the most affordable Fire devices yet.
Huawei GX8 now available in the US
Curiously, it is $150 more expensive than the similarly built and specced Huawei-made Honor 5X smartphone.
OnePlus 2 gets official price cut to 345 Euros
The permanent price cut will also apply to owners who have already purchased the smartphone within the last two weeks.
Feb 8, 2016
Apple iPhone 5SE may come in Rose Gold color option
The previously rumored Pink or Hot Pink color options will not be available says 9to5Mac. Instead, the familiar Rose Gold will be an option for the unannounced 4-inch iPhone.
HTC One M10 photo leaks
Courtesy of @Evleaks, the image shows the purported high-end smartphone to be more similar to the mainstream One A9 that the actual One M9 flagship.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 now $100 cheaper
For example, the Surface Pro 4 with Core i5 can now be bought at the same price as a Core M-powered model before the discount.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone surfaces on GFXBench
The smartphone may carry a Snapdragon 652 SoC and a 5.5-inch FHD display instead of a 6-inch QHD display as previously thought.
Feb 7, 2016
MSI GT72S with Tobii eye-tracking now available
The first ever notebook with integrated Tobii eye-tracking will set users back $2600 USD and come bundled with The Division.
Samsung Galaxy S7 with Snapdragon 820 SoC appears on Geekbench
While listings with the Exynos 8890 SoC are not new, this is the first appearance of a Samsung model with the Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 2016 editions now at Bluetooth SIG
The entry-level Galaxy J series has popped up again in official documents as the SM-J5108 and and SM-J7108.
Google KitKat and Lollipop remain the most active versions of Android
A little more than one percent of all active Android users are running Android 6.0 Marshmallow according to Google's own metrics.
Feb 6, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Note 5 get 8500 mAh battery case from ZeroLemon
These new battery cases can provide three full charges while protecting the handsets as well, although they are quite bulky.
Feb 5, 2016
Google Project Ara modular device hits GFXBench
Although the result of this project should be a smartphone, the device spotted on GFXBench uses a 13.8-inch display and Android Marshmallow, but also a Snapdragon 810 processor and 3 GB RAM, so it might be a large screen tablet after all.
Amazon France momentarily lists Microsoft Lumia 650 for sale
The preemptive listing confirms many previous rumors and a suggested retail price of 230 Euros.
Google adds speaker support and new gestures to Android Wear
The updated operating system for smartwatches now allows owners of such devices to make and take calls over Bluetooth, also offering new gestures.
Toshiba is now 479.4 billion Yen in the red according to latest FY2015 report
After being caught in an accounting scandal earlier last year, the Japanese manufacturer is down 5.43 billion Euros as it continues to face restructuring struggles from within the company.
Xiaomi Mi 5 to support NFC and 4G LTE
Xiaomi CEO boasts NFC and 4G support as more images of the final retail packaging leak online.
LG G5 cases reveal dual rear cameras with dual LED Flash
Accessories for the upcoming LG G5 show off key hardware features leading up to an official reveal this coming February 21st.
Feb 4, 2016
HTC posts record losses as of Q4 2015
Sales down by almost half during the last quarter resulting in losses of about 91.82 million Euros.
More Microsoft Lumia 650 press images surface
The chassis is expected to be very similar to the current Lumia 550 series and with a retail price of around 200 Euros.
More hands-on photos and renders leak on Microsoft Lumia 850
Windows phones haven't been a success story for Microsoft. Nonetheless, the impending Lumia 850 may be just around the corner with more leaks from Chiniese blogging site Weibo.
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