Asus Zenfone Zoom to launch soon
The Zenfone Zoom’s most notable feature is its 3x optical zoom which, according to Asus, is the thinnest 3x optical zoom module used in a smartphone.
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Nov 15, 2015
Huawei demos ultra-fast battery charging technology
Using the new technology, a 3,000 mAh battery can be charged to 48% in just 5 minutes.
OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X get OxygenOS 2.1.2
This OTA update started to roll out yesterday and it brings different changes to the two handsets, while OnePlus One users still have to get their update.
Nov 14, 2015
HTC fitness band hits FCC
Although the Grip has not been officially launched or cancelled yet, facing multiple delays, another HTC wearable shows up online, this time in a FCC listing.
Shift5+ modular phone pre-orders starting next month
This 5-inch handset will be able to run both Android and Windows, it will go on pre-order for less than $450 USD, but it may only begin shipping in Q3 2016.
ZTE unveils Blade S7 selfie-centric smartphone
ZTE Blade S6's successor has a 13 MP front camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, and runs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
MSI GS40 Phantom recognized as 2016 CES Innovation Honoree
The 14-inch GS40 is armed with Skylake processor options and up to GTX 970M graphics.
Blueetooth SIG to extend range up to 4x and include mesh networking
Bluetooth SIG reveals roadmap for longer range, higher speed, and better integration with the Internet of Things.
Nov 13, 2015
AT&T Galaxy S5 Active gets Android 5.1.1 update
Less than a month after its sibling Galaxy S5 got the Android 5.1.1 update, this handset gets a new firmware as well.
QNAP launches TS-531P business NAS
This NAS has a quad-core Cortex-A15 processor, up to 8 GB RAM, four Gigabit LAN ports, multiple encryption and virtualization features, as well as support for up to 21 drives(by attaching two expansion enclosures).
Lenovo experiences record loss of $714 million as of Q2 FY2015/16
This is the largest quarterly loss for the Chinese company with much of the blame towards restructuring, takeovers, and slowing smartphone sales.
Verizon launches Ellipsis 10 tablet
This new 10.1-inch slate is powered by an unnamed 1.5GHz quad-core processor, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and has a price of $299.99 USD.
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ entry-level LTE smartphone unveiled
The main 8 MP camera features autofocus and a LED flash, while the front shooter only allows taking 2 MP selfies and uses a fixed-focus lens.
Windows 10 gets major update
Microsoft's operating system now gets a smarter Cortana and Xbox One dashboard improvements, as well as various fixes and tweaks.
Fossil plans to acquire Misfit
Less than a month after unveiling its first smartwatch, Fossil Group announces its intention to take over the fitness tracker startup in a deal worth $260 million.
Some BlackBerry Priv pre-orders delayed
The company promises to deliver all the pre-ordered handsets by November 24th.
Intex Aqua Super smartphone launched
The handset will be sold with additional 1-year screen breakage warranty and a free backpack.
Samsung Galaxy Golden 3 dual-display flip phone launching soon
The device sports pretty impressive specs, including dual-display, an octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM.
Motorola Moto X Style and Moto X (2014) now receiving Android 6.0
At this point, the update is only available in two markets: India and Brazil. Other countries should receive it in the next few weeks.
Telefónica and BQ bring Cyanogen 12.1 to the Aquaris X5
The Spanish mobile subsidiary Movistar will begin shipping the BQ Aquaris X5 smartphone with Cyanogen pre-installed.
iFixit teardown shows a difficult-to-repair iPad Pro
The battery is now easier to access and replace compared to the Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, or even older generation iPads.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 spotted online
Interestingly, looking at Geekbench results, Xiaomi's new tablet seems to perform a bit worse than its predecessor.
Nov 12, 2015
Apple to reduce shipments of iPhone 6S for Q4 2015
The new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are selling well, but not quite as well as Apple may have predicted.
Logitech launches Logi CREATE accessories for iPad Pro
The backlit keyboard case with Smart Connector retails for $149.99 USD while the protective case with any-angle stand costs $79.99 USD, both expected to be available in a variety of colors.
Dell XPS 12 now available for purchase starting at $999 USD
This Skylake-powered Windows 10 2-in-1 convertible tablet can be acquired directly from Dell, starting at $999.99 USD.
Bluboo Uwatch coming later this month
The Uwatch might become the second smartwatch of this Chinese company after the Xwatch, but none of them is official yet.
Zuk CEO confirms Z2 smartphone for 2016
The successor to the Zuk Z1 will ship with Android 6.0 and possibly a customized Android UI.
Huawei P9 Max specifications leak on AnTuTu
The high-end phablet will supposedly come with the new Kirin 950 SoC.
HP introduces new ZBook mobile workstations
For the 3rd generation, HP gives its ZBook mobile workstations a completely new look and incorporates up-to-date components. Intel Xeon processors, up to 64 GB ECC RAM, the latest Nvidia Quadro graphics solutions, and DreamColor displays encourage power-users to make an upgrade.
Acer Predator 8 now up for pre-order
This Intel Atom x7-Z8700-powered tablet for gamers hits the market as previously announced - just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Second BlackBerry Android handset leaks online
Codenamed Vienna, this smartphone promises to bring back the trademark front-facing physical keyboard layout that made BlackBerry handsets stand out, but there are no other details available for now.
Verizon opens pre-orders for the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition
Less than a week after AT&T, Verizon becomes the second carrier in the US to bring this smartwatch with 4G LTE cellular support to its customers.
Google adds cellular support to Android Wear
Thanks to this software update, users of the new LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE can use cellular data as well.
Huge Philips Swift S616L phablet surfaces online
The device is powered by quad-core, 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, supported by 2 GB of RAM.
Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 now official
The company's second 14 nm chip has been announced earlier than expected, but mass production is expected to begin "in late 2015."
Nov 11, 2015
AMD accused of falsifying number of cores in Bulldozer processors
AMD's use of "modules" and "cores" interchangeably on the marketing side may now be backfiring.
Samsung Exynos 8890 enters mass production
This chip will be used for some Galaxy S7 units, expected to hit the market next to Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-powered ones.
Gold iPad Pro now up for pre-order from Goldgenie
The luxury custom Apple slate comes in gold, platinum, and rose gold, for a price of around $2,800 USD.
Fuhu launches Nabi Compete fitness tracker for kids
The makers of the Nabi line of tablets launch the first competitive/collaborative wearable created for kids and families.
Chinese Ticwatch promises to go global
This golden smartwatch runs Mobvoi's own operating system, Ticwear, and could reach other markets in the no-so-distant future.
Xiaomi intros the 20,000 mAh Mi power bank
This new power bank supports Quick Charge 2.0 and has enough capacity to fully charge even a laptop once, or an average tablet 3 times.
ARM announces ultra-efficient Cortex-A35 core
This new chip uses the ARMv8-A architecture and is the world’s most efficient 64-bit mobile processor.
QNAP releases TS-251+ and TS-451+ quad-core NAS
These two new storage solutions use quad-core Intel Celeron processors and offer support for virtualization, encryption, transcoding and HDMI output.
Apple continues to be the most popular smartphone brand in the U.S. according to comScore
Samsung and Apple dominate the country with a combined market share of 71.2 percent.
MSI unveils GT80S, GT72S, and GE62 Heroes of the Storm Edition gaming notebooks
The reskinned notebooks will be available in parts of Europe starting mid-November for 1800 Euros and up.
Nov 10, 2015
Apple Music now available for Android
Apple finally brings its music streaming service to Android devices.
Samsung allegedly working on an entry-level fitness tracker
The much cheaper sibling of the Gear Fit fitness wristband could soon compete with low-end activity trackers made by Fitbit, Misfit, and Xiaomi.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 officially launched
The new chip delivers up to twice the computing performance and energy efficiency when compared to Snapdragon 810, as well as up to 40 percent more graphics performance.
Panasonic Toughbook 20 coming in February
This upcoming rugged convertible tablet with detachable keyboard will be loaded with Windows 10 and will be powered by an Intel Core M Skylake processor.
Updated Galaxy A5 and A3 leak online
Samsung will update these two mid-rangers soon, improving both their looks and their hardware, claim the latest leaks.
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