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Nov 10, 2015
Samsung Galaxy View now available in the US
The WiFi model of the long-awaited 18.4-inch Android tablet can be acquired for $599 USD, but the cellular version still has to hit the market.
Xiaomi Mi Band 1S launches in China tomorrow
The successor of the popular Mi Band offers heart rate monitoring, but keeps the price below the $20 USD mark.
HTC One X9 leaks online
This 5-inch handset is expected to pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4 GB of memory and a 23 MP main camera, but its launch still has to be confirmed by HTC.
Huawei unveils G7 Plus mid-ranger
This new 5.5-inch Android handset has a metal build and features a fingerprint reader on the back, optically stabilized main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC under the hood.
TAG Heuer Connected watch now official
This luxury Android Wear-powered smartwatch can be purchased for $1,500 USD and uses three exclusive digital watch faces inspired by the design of the Carrera family of timepieces.
iPad Pro orders start tomorrow
The device will start arriving at Apple Stores, select carriers and authorized resellers later this week.
Lumia 950 to launch in USA on November 20
Microsoft Lumia 950 will be available from AT&T at $549 off-contract. There is no information regarding on-contract pricing at this point.
ZTE T230 entry-level smartphone leaks online
The device, spotted on the company’s Australian website, features very basic specifications at a very reasonable price of $88.
StarTech now offering USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 accessories
Manufacturer also clears up some confusion between USB Type-C and Thunderbolt 3.
BlackBerry Priv receiving mixed reviews around the net
The U.S. press has weighed in on the latest BlackBerry Android and most say the smartphone is nothing spectacular.
LG Zero smartphone coming to Europe
The metallic mid-range smartphone will be available in Italy first for 300 Euros.
Nov 9, 2015
Microsoft to purchase Secure Islands
The Israeli cybersecurity company will soon become part of Microsoft after signing a deal estimated to be worth up to $150 million.
The Nexus 6P camera glass found to break
The Nexus 6P may have a design flaw in which the glass protecting the rear-facing camera breaks easily.
Xiaomi Mi 5 rumored to arrive in December
The Chinese phonemaker's next flagship is expected to show up on December 3rd, powered by the next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Pebble Time Round hits retail
The new smartwatch is available in stores and online since yesterday, but shipment of pre-ordered units has started as well.
Xiaomi has sold one million handsets in Q3 in India
While Huawei and Xiaomi fight for the crow in China, the later enjoys an impressive growth on the Indian market.
HTC One M8 Google Play Edition gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow
While the first HTC handset to get the Sense UI-enhanced Android 6.0 update is the M9, the One M8 GPE is the first smartphone made by them to get updated, since it runs pure Android.
Google acquires Fly Labs
The goal of this corporate acquisition is to improve the video editing capabilities of Google Photos.
Onyx Boox flexible e-reader delayed until next spring
This 13.3 inch flexible e-reader was expected to launch last month, but its makers have only released a few images of the prototype for now.
Asus launches ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition
This limited edition handset comes in a carbon fiber box, features an additional back cover, 128 GB internal storage, runs Android Lollipop, and is powered by the Intel Atom Z3580 SoC.
Windows 10 Mobile update coming soon to Lumia smartphones
Microsoft preparing for the impending rollout of Windows 10 Mobile with updated international support pages.
Android 6.0 steadily creeping up in usage statistics
The latest major Android release now makes up 0.3 percent of active Android users.
Samsung Galaxy A9 listed as SM-A9000 with 6-inch display
Current rumors point to an alleged 6-inch Galaxy A9 according to Indian freight sources.
Nov 8, 2015
Nvidia reports increased sales for latest quarter
YoY results are down for Tegra processors and professional Quadro and Tesla GPUs.
Motorola Moto X Force coming to Europe
The flagship smartphone will have a QHD display, Snapdragon 810 SoC, and other high-end features.
Huawei reveals HiSilicon Kirin 950 chipset
The 16 nm FF+ chipset will integrate ARM Mali-T880 graphics with MP4 support and VoLTE.
OnePlus X now available through invites only
The upcoming OnePlus X is available for 270 Euros with an optional "Rosewood" protective case for an extra 25 Euros.
Nov 7, 2015
20,000 Android apps are afflicted by malicious adware
Researchers have found a new kind of adware that can latch onto popular apps.
Toshiba announces Satellite Pro A50-C and Pro R50-C business notebooks
The new notebooks are aimed at the entry-level SMB segment with Broadwell and discrete GPU options.
Qualcomm expecting lower profits for FY2015
Investors are not pleased with the significant drop in sales and sharp decline in profits.
Nov 6, 2015
Gigabyte to launch refreshed P37, P35, and P34 this December
The super-thin notebooks get the Skylake treatment and will be on show at BlizzCon 2015.
Chronos turns any wristwatch into a smart one
This smart disc turns any time piece into a smartwatch, featuring customizable alerts and a freely available Android/iOS-compatible app companion.
Meizu Pro 5 mini shows up online
This 4.7-inch handset has high-end features, runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, and costs less than $400 USD in Europe, where is has just been spotted online.
Microsoft acquires Mobile Data Labs
The latest acquisition of the Redmond giant is well known for the popular MileIQ app, which has over 1 million users and has been the leader of the finance app category in iTunes for almost two years.
Verizon Ellipsis Kids tablet launching next week
This slate comes with a free premium subscription to Zoodles Kid Mode, 4G LTE connectivity, a generous 5000 mAh battery, as well as multiple parental control features.
Bluboo hosting Xtouch giveaway through Facebook
The manufacturer is promoting the release by holding multiple contests. The first and current giveaway will run for just a couple of days.
Global tablet shipments to shrink by 15 percent
Analysts from TrendForce expecting high growth from Microsfot, Amazon, and Apple for Q4 2015.
Nov 5, 2015
HTC One A9 now available with multiple color options
Buyers can choose between Carbon Gray or Opal Silver with Topaz Gold and Deep Garnet to follow soon.
Shipments of Apple Watch reach 7 million according to analyst
Apple's wearable is selling far more than the competition.
Xiaomi expanding into Africa with the Redmi 2 and Mi 4
The Chinese manufacturer will begin selling two of its smartphones starting later this month in regions of Africa.
HP TouchPad gets unofficial Marshmallow update
This 9.7-inch tablet launched almost 5 years ago loaded with webOS and never got an official Android update, but its hardware is capable to run Android 6.0.
LG intros Verizon-exclusive GizmoGadget and GizmoPal 2 wearables for kids
These two wearables feature IPX7 protection from water, GPS tracking, voice recording/playback, as well as two-way calling.
Moto Shop experiential store to open this Saturday in Chicago
This new store is "the first-ever Motorola experiential boutique in the heart of downtown Chicago" and has an impressive amount of Moto Maker customization options on display.
Surface Book iFixit teardown gets a 1 out of 10
The Microsoft detachable can be very difficult to repair due to highly integrated components and extensive use of adhesives.
Meizu Mini Pro 5 may come with Helio X20 SoC for 290 Euros
The 5.7-inch Meizu Pro 5 may soon be accompanied by a smaller Mini version according to the latest leaks.
Samsung updates Magician and Data Migration SSD software
Magician gives the user more control over the SSD while Data Migration provides easy relocation options.
Nov 4, 2015
Samsung launches two new Ativ Book 9 laptops
The Ativ Book 9 Pro features a 4K display while the Ativ Book 9 Spin comes with QHD resolution.
Huawei Honor lineup to get Marshmallow by February 2016
Honor 7 will get a beta version of the update soon, followed by other Honor smartphones, while the final Android M firmware release should come out in February.
First FreedomPop phone coming in 2016
The handset will use the low-cost Intel SoFIA platform and will use WiFi for voice calls and text messages each time that is possible.
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