Oppo announces 50 million smartphones sold in 2015
The milestone represents a 67 percent growth for the company and places the manufacturer in the Top 10 ranking for the world's largest smartphone brand.
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Jan 26, 2016
Toshiba expands Satellite Z30-C series with Skylake SKUs
The two slim 13.3-inch models will each carry a magnesium chassis and a sixth generation Intel Core i5 processor.
Samsung flagships get this month's security update
The entire lineup of Samsung Android flagship handsets receives this month's update that patches critical security issues.
LG reporting falls in profits and revenue for all of 2015
The manufacturer's weakening smartphone business fell from a profit of 316.1 billion Won in 2014 to being 48.3 billion Won in the red.
Microsoft updates Arrow Launcher
This Android launcher by Microsoft Garage now features double tap screen to lock and most issues reported so far have been solved.
Panasonic unveils Eluga Turbo smartphone
The device sports some decent specifications considering its quite affordable price..
Samsung launches Gear S2 Classic New Edition in China
China is the first country to get this highly-anticipated smart wearable, that merges fashion with technology, with many other markets following soon.
Alleged Samsung employee shares details on the Galaxy S7
The source reiterates on the March 11th launch window and the new 12 MP f/1.7 rear camera that is expected to be flushed with the design.
Alleged Apple iPhone 5SE photos leak
The "iPhone 5SE" is expected to resemble the iPhone 5S upgraded with iPhone 6S internals and with more color options.
Rumors point to a March 11th launch date for the Samsung Galaxy S7
More evidence suggests an official announcement and U.S. launch date for the Samsung flagships within the next two months.
Jan 25, 2016
OnePlus X gets OxygenOS 2.2.0
This handset receives the update one month after OnePlus 2 got it, the list of changes including manual mode for the camera, dual-SIM preferences added to system settings, and more.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 with Windows 10 now available
Xiaomi had indeed promised that the device would be also able to run Microsoft’s OS in near future.
Lenovo launches K5 Note smartphone
The handset is powered by MediaTek’s octa-core Helio P10 processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with integrated Mali-T860 graphics, coupled with 2 GB of RAM.
Jan 24, 2016
HTC One A9 gets software update
Yesterday, owners of unlocked One A9 handsets started to receive the January firmware containing security updates and bug fixes arrived via OTA.
The future of Microsoft Windows Phone OS could be bleak
Paul Thurrott casts doubts on the Surface Phone after revealing that the Lumia team had been largely dissolved.
Samsung temporarily cuts Galaxy Tab S2 prices by 100 Euros
Promotion will last for two weeks only and mimics a similar deal for U.S. customers back in November 2015.
Jan 23, 2016
Possible Asus Zenfone 3 smartphones spotted on GFXBench
The successor to the Zenfone 2 could be just around the corner and may be coming sooner than expected in 5.5-inch and 5.9-inch sizes.
Samsung Gear S2 classic coming in Platinum and Rose Gold colors
The Platinum-plated and 18-carat Rose Gold plated variants will come to market this February.
Jan 22, 2016
Microsoft recalling power cords for Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, and Surface Pro 3
Purchases made prior to July 15, 2015 may be affected by the recall due to overheating and unintended damage.
Leaked video claims to show 4-inch iPhone coming 2016
The supposed 4-inch iPhone unit is one of the first off of a Foxconn assembly line.
Nvidia: No GTX 970MX and 980MX GPUs are in the works
There are currently rumors about an upcoming update of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M and 980M with the GTX 970MX and 980MX. We have statements from multiple independent sources that have denied these plans.
Asus ROG GX700 with liquid cooling now shipping
Asus has announced the availability of the massive GX700 gaming notebook for European regions with a starting price of around 4500 Euros.
Jan 21, 2016
HTC One M9 successor might launch in March
According to multiple sources, the handset will be unveiled in two variants (Qualcomm- and MediaTek-powered) during a dedicated launch event.
HP launches Chromebook 11 G4 for Education
This new portable has a rugged design, offers up to 9.5 hours of autonomy, and starts at $199 USD.
Samsung Galaxy S7 spotted on Geekbench once again
According to the latest benchmark spotted online, this upcoming 5.1-inch handset will feature a Quad HD display, packing a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor and running Android Marshmallow out of the box.
Dell TB15 business-class dock will utilize Thunderbolt instead of the classic docking port
The new Thunderbolt 3 standard has opened up new opportunities regarding peripheral connectivity. Its high bandwidth and power are robust enough for a new generation of universal docking stations for the Dell Latitude series.
ZTE announces Axon Mini Premium Edition in Europe for 390 Euros
The 5.2-inch smartphone includes a pressure sensitive display and Snapdragon 616 SoC.
Jan 20, 2016
Motorola slashing prices on smartphones and Moto 360 smartwatches
The region-specific and limited time promotion will see price cuts on the first generation Nexus 6 and second generation Moto 360 until the First of February.
AMD reports sales slump and $660 million USD loss for Q4 2015
Sales fell 28 percent overall and is expecting to fall again for upcoming Q1 2016, but the company remains optimistic on Polaris.
Images of Samsung SM-R150 wearable leak online
The device is known internally as Triathlon and its design reveals a sports variant of the well-known Gear S2.
BlackBerry Priv coming to T-Mobile next week
This Android handset with QWERTY keyboard will be available for $0 down through the JUMP! On Demand plan starting next week.
The new Dell Inspiron 11 3000 is available for $200 USD
This 11.6-inch Braswell-powered laptop has 2 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage, runs Windows 10 out of the box and is available in blue, white, or red.
First reviews of Huawei Mate 8 online
First impressions are apparently very positive, though most agree that the Mate 8 is a bit overpriced.
Huawei P9 smartphone could be coming in four SKUs
The Chinese manufacturer is planning on launching the regular P9 alongside the P9 Lite, P9 Max, and a P9 with dual rear cameras.
Jan 19, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 leaks on GFXBench
A new entry in the GFXBench database claims to be the unannounced 5.2-inch Samsung Galaxy J5.
ZTE launches Nubia Prague S smartphone
At 2,200 mAh, the new phone's battery capacity is barely impressive but on the other hand, the 64 GB of built-in storage space is quite generous.
Dell's refreshed Venue 8 Pro tablet now available
The new slate now features a 1920 x 1200 resolution display as well as up to 64 GB of on-board storage space and 4 GB of RAM.
Huawei MateBook laptops might show up at MWC
The Chinese giant is expected to enter the laptop market later this year, having patented the MateBook brand back in 2015.
CAT S50c hits Verizon
This handset is an improved version of the two-year old S50, offering pretty weak specs, but having been IP67-certified for protection from the elements and drops.
Saygus V2 to ship by the end of first quarter
This IPX7- certified Android handset advertised as a "super smartphone" one year ago will ship by the end of March, but its specs are now completely outdated given its price range.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge LED cases spotted at FCC
The flagship Galaxy S of 2016 is very well on its way to an official announcement if these documents are anything to go by.
Toshiba adds more Satellite P50-C SKUs with GTX 950M GPU and Skylake
The new configurations can be equipped with up to a Core i7-6700HQ.
Jan 18, 2016
Sony Xperia C4 gets Android 5.1 Lollipop
Although the Xperia C4 and C4 Dual were expected to skip Android 5.1 and to jump straight to Marshmallow, they just got updated to a new Lollipop version.
Samsung Z1 to get Tizen 2.4 later this week
This handset will get the software update on the 22nd, after roughly a month spent in beta testing.
Sony Xperia Z5 coming to the US without the fingerprint reader
The two Xperia Z5 handsets headed for the US will not feature a fingerprint sensor and they will only support GSM networks.
StarTech adds three new entry-level USB 3.0-based docking stations
The manufacturer of high quality accessories is launching the USB3VDOCK4DP, USB3VDOCKD, and USB3VDOCKH docking stations as part of its "Essential" lineup.
Dell refreshes Latitude 5000 series with new 12.5-inch to 15.6-inch offerings
The revised series includes the 12.5-inch E5270, 14-inch E5470, and 15.6-inch E5570. The models are up to 27 percent thinner and 18 percent lighter than the outgoing generation.
Toshiba updates Satellite Radius 15 P50W-C convertible
The versatile 15.6-inch convertible will now carry Skylake alongside an FHD touchscreen and two new SKUs.
Jan 16, 2016
Intel reports drop in net income for 2015
The slow PC market last year had a slight impact on Intel's annual and quarterly results save for its IoT and DCG branches.
Jan 15, 2016
Samsung Galaxy A3 and A5 2016 launching next week
The 4.7-inch Galaxy A3 and 5.2-inch Galaxy A5 will sport new aluminum bodies and Gorilla Glass protection on both the front and back.
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