Microsoft Lumia 850 renders appear online
The mainstream device will reportedly carry a metal frame and be about as large as the Lumia 950 XL.
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Dec 5, 2015
Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Plus in legal trouble
The Chinese manufacturer is (again) accused of violating U.S. patents set by digital security provider Blue Spike LLC.
Toshiba may spin-off its notebook division to recoup losses
Reports from Japan are claiming that notebooks from Toshiba may suffer the same fate as the Sony Vaio.
Dec 4, 2015
ZTE Blade A1 smartphone to sell for 85 Euros
The recently announced Blade A1 will come with MicroSD support, LTE, 8 MP front-facing camera, and even a fingerprint sensor.
More rumors surface on new 4-inch iPhone with A9 SoC and Apple Pay
Apple may introduce a 4-inch iPhone for launch during the first half of 2016 to sell alongside the current iPhone 6S.
Samsung Galaxy S gets unofficial Marshmallow update
The original Galaxy S flagship launched with Android 2.1 and only got official updates up to 2.3, but now users of this five-year old device can enjoy an unofficial Marshmallow update.
LG V10 shipping with free battery, charging cradle, and microSD card
LG V10 purchases made until December 20th will also include a bundle worth more than $125 USD that consists of a second 3000 mAh, a charging cradle, and a 64 GB microSD card.
OnePlus 2 drops the invite system starting tomorrow
OnePlus is ditching the invite system for its latest flagship handset, but not only for the holiday season.
Eurocom Sky X9 workstation now available for $3449 USD
The Clevo-based notebook promises 100 percent AdobeRGB coverage, LGA 1151 Skylake CPU, GTX 980 graphics, and much more in a 17-inch form factor.
Dec 3, 2015
Microsoft Windows 10 now available for Xiaomi Mi 4
Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE users are the first to get the ability to download and install Windows 10 on their devices as they wish.
Google Pixel C tablet might launch next week
This 10.2-inch, NVIDIA Tegra X1-powered tablet is expected to hit the market on December 8th, loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow and starting at $499 USD.
Nvidia Geforce GTX 965M (Ti) coming Q1 2016
More power - same name: Nvidia to update the existing GTX 965M graphics chip.
Vivo X6 and Vivo X6Plus are now official
These two new handsets from China use the MediaTek MT6752 processor, offering premium looks and impressive specs for their prices.
Samsung unveils updated Galaxy A handsets
The updated Galaxy A phones have screen sizes between 4.7 and 5.5 inches, all offering improved specs, a premium design that uses both metal and glass, enhanced camera features, as well as a fingerprint sensor.
Oppo R7S Plus with 4 GB RAM hits TENAA
This 6-inch Android handset also features 32 GB or 64 GB of storage, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC, as well as a generous 4100 mAh battery.
HP stops making low-end tablets
The company points at declining prices and slowing demand for the cheapest tablets as the main reasons behind this decision.
Huawei Enjoy 5s goes official
The device features slim metal body as well as a fingerprint scanner for enhanced security.
First Xiaomi laptop might launch in Q2 2016
The Linux-powered notebook by Xiaomi is expected to target budget-conscious users, but a Huawei business laptop has also been mentioned by recent rumors.
HTC One M8 finally gets Android Marshmallow
More than a month after its Google Play Edition sibling got the Marshmallow treatment, the Android 6.0 update for the unlocked HTC One M8 is ready.
Co-founder of Android Andy Rubin may start a smartphone company
Reports suggest that Rubin wants to work with Android again after a year-long hiatus.
Latest MacBook Air 2016 rumors point to an even thinner design
Apple may be planning a major overhaul of the MacBook Air. Next year's models could include an 11-inch SKU alongside a 15-inch SKU.
Dec 2, 2015
BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update
This new firmware brings the usual performance tweaks and security patches, as well as camera improvements.
Huawei might manufacture the next-gen Nexus 7
After the Nexus 6P phablet, the Chinese company could manufacture another device for Google, but this time it will be a Nexus tablet.
Toshiba Satellite C50D-B, C50t-B, C55-C, C70-C, and C70-B now available
The new models range from 500 to 800 Euros with HD resolution and Nvidia 930M options.
Schenker launches Clevo-based Flex F516 and F526 notebooks
The new series can be configured with desktop CPUs and up to a GTX 950M.
Lenovo announces ThinkStation P310 workstation
The P310 is available in tower and small factor forms, both featuring a rich set of hardware options to choose from, including Intel Xeon E3 and 6th generation Core processors, as well as NVIDIA Quadro graphics.
Dual-SIM Oppo A53 launched
The Oppo A53 sports a magnesium-alloy body with smooth finish achieved by spraying fine zircon sand onto the chassis.
Motorola Moto 360 Sport coming to the US in January
This $299 USD smart wearable comes loaded with Android Wear and features heart rate monitoring, GPS, as well as a music player.
Asus ZenFone Selfie Limited Edition smartphone shows up online
This handset is a regular ZenFone Selfie with a pink 3D crystal back cover, keeping all the other specs and features unchanged.
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad P50s mobile workstation
This new ThinkPad portable for professionals features a 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor, a 3K IPS display, and can provide up to 17 hours of autonomy on a single charge.
Notebook and tablet sales are down for 2015
TrendForce is anticipating notebook shipments to fall by 6.4 percent and tablets by 14.9 percent year-over-year.
Toshiba Satellite P50-C with Skylake and GTX 950M GPU now available
Toshiba announces the 15.6-inch Satellite P50-C with Core i7-6500U and dedicated Nvidia graphics.
Lenovo announces ThinkPad P40 Yoga mobile workstation
This multimode mobile workstation features a 6th generation Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA Quadro graphics, and provides the ability to work across four modes - laptop, stand, tent and tablet.
Samsung may not update design for Galaxy S7
Rumors of Samsung's next flagship smartphones believe the update will be mostly internal.
Dec 1, 2015
OnePlus releases an iPhone case
It's meant to show iPhone users what they are missing out on.
AT&T finally offers the 64 GB Galaxy S6 Active
This second variant of the Exynos 7420-powered waterproof handset only available via AT&T is finally available for purchase, priced at $299.99 USD with a two-year contract.
QNAP launches QTS-Android combo NAS TAS-168/268
This new multimedia NAS is the world's only one to support both QTS and Android, providing a flexible and enjoyable personal cloud experience.
BlackBerry to leave Pakistan by the end of the year
The company formerly known as RIM has finally confirmed that all BES connections in Pakistan will close by 2016 and their handsets will no longer be available in the country as well.
Nokia C1 specifications and renders reportedly leaked
Nokia may be returning to the smartphone market with both Windows and Android operating systems.
Razer Blade gaming notebook coming to Europe on December 10
Razer and Lenovo will also team up on the next Lenovo Y series of PCs.
Nov 30, 2015
Gold-plated BlackBerry Priv goes on sale this weekend
This custom-made handset is manufactured by Vietnamese brand Karalux and international customers will be able to get it for roughly $1,350 USD starting December 5th.
Apple A9X teardown shows off dual-core processor
The A9X chip on the iPad Pro has received the teardown treatment in order to see what is inside.
T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge get Android 5.1.1
The two devices just got an update that enables Advanced Messaging and video calling, next to providing the usual fixes, tweaks, and security patches.
Life Sciences Capicola fitness tracker hits FCC
Although this wearable was unveiled in an interview this Spring and it still has to reach the market, its presence on FCC shows that Capicola might launch soon.
Xiaomi Mi 5 now rumored to launch in January
While this handset did not launch on November 26 as expected, the latest rumors claim it will hit the market in January.
ZUK Z2 to feature rotating camera
This upcoming handset is expected to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip and at least 64 GB of internal storage, as well as a rotating camera.
Next Apple iPhone may have no 3.5 mm audio jack
The universal port may be axed on the iPhone 7 in favor of a thinner chassis design.
Nov 27, 2015
LG working on the octa-core Nuclun 2 SoC
This new processor is expected to be more powerful than the Samsung Exynos 7420 and various sources claim it will hit the market next year.
Medion Erazer X7843 gaming notebook available for 1900 Euros
The 17.3-inch Clevo barebone will carry a Skylake i7-6700HQ CPU and Nvidia GTX 980M graphics.
LG investing nearly 10 billion Euros in OLED manufacturing
LG has announced a series of massive investments in flexible OLED factories for full-scale production beginning in 2018.
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