Redmi 2 Pro to be Xiaomi's first smartphone available in the US
The Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro is a 4.7-inch handset with a 1280 x 720 pixel display. It’s powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor.
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Oct 28, 2015
OnePlus X could cost upwards of 250 Euros
The new OnePlus smartphone is expected to be unveiled this October 29th, but a new leak from China may have just ousted the final retail price.
Oct 27, 2015
Samsung faces Snapdragon 820 overheating issues
The company is currently working on a patch to the chipset's control software. If this does not help, Samsung plans to use heat-pipes to improve heat dissipation.
Motorola Droid Maxx 2 now official
The handset is already available in various markets as Moto X Play and will hit the US on October 29 exclusively via Verizon Wireless.
Microsoft VP confirms Surface Mini Tablet
The Surface Mini tablet was once just a tall tale, but a Microsoft Manager has now admitted its existence.
TENAA leak reveals Lenovo Vibe X3 Lite specifications
Lenovo K51C78 may be the upcoming 5.5-inch Vibe X3 Lite affordable smartphone.
Samsung's "Project Valley" foldable display phone coming next year
The handset with model number SM-G929F appears to be a S6 Edge+ with a completely new display and is expected to reach multiple markets in January.
HTC Grip delayed until 2016
Initially set for a launch this spring and later delayed for a few months, it looks like this wearable will not reach the market before 2016.
Gigabyte introduces four new smartphones
All the new handsets are sub-$110 USD 3G smartphones with dual-SIM capabilities and low-end specs.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ gets first software update
One week after the Galaxy Note 5, its sibling receives the first software update as well.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - Rumors, Facts and Dates
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will be available on October 12th starting at 1000 Euros (~$1137). We offer the first international review results as well as official technical specifications compared to the earlier rumors.
Analysts not impressed with the HTC One A9
First impressions from market analysts are lukewarm in terms of sales and outcome.
Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML now available for 380 Euros
The 5.5-inch smartphone with Intel Atom Z3580 Moorefield is coming to Germany this November.
Apple is "coolest" wearables brand according to survey
Juniper Research asked smartphone owners in the US and UK to find out which manufacturer holds the highest reputation.
Oct 26, 2015
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro hits FCC
Already sold on a few markets as Redmi 2 Prime, this handset is now apparently heading for the US market.
Intel acquires Saffron
By taking over Saffron's cognitive computing platform, Intel aims to improve its performance in the IoT, big data and security areas.
Huawei Honor celebrates first birthday in Berlin
October 28 will mark the one-year anniversary for the Huawei Honor brand. The Chinese manufacturer will be throwing a party in Berlin to celebrate the occasion.
Microsoft opens new flagship store in New York City
This new retail outlet features a five-story glass storefront and is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street, in the heart of Manhattan.
Sony to open new Xperia manufacturing plant in Thailand
The factory will open by the end of fiscal 2016 and is expected to produce millions of Xperia devices per year.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Android 5.1.1 update
Although this flagship is fully capable of running Marshmallow, its owners on AT&T only get Android 5.1.1 for now.
Oppo launches Neo 7 entry-level smartphone
The new handset's most distinguishing feature is the mirror-like finish on the back.
Samsung Galaxy J3 spotted online
This 5-inch successor of the recently released Galaxy J2 might launch soon in two different variants.
BlackBerry Priv pre-orders starting at 800 Euros
The smartphone with the slide-out QWERTY keyboard is making a comeback for a hefty price.
Oct 25, 2015
Doogee announces T6 smartphone with built-in power bank
The 5.5-inch smartphone doubles as a charger for other portable devices.
Huawei is now the top smartphone manufacturer in China
According to Gartner, IDC, and TrendForce, Huawei has overtaken Xiaomi in sales to claim the number one spot.
Toshiba Satellite L50-C now available with wide color selection
The numerous SKUs and color options range from 550 Euros to over 1100 Euros.
Oct 24, 2015
HTC One A9 executive responds to iPhone clone claims
The HTC representative says we've all got it the other way around -- It was Apple who copied HTC.
Amazon, Google, and Microsoft seeing great financial results for Q3 2015
The balance sheets of the three big corporations show ecstatic investors and rising shares for Microsoft.
iFixit shows a somewhat accessible battery for the Nexus 5X
Like the OnePlus 2, a handy screwdriver is all it takes to expose and replace the internal battery of the new Google smartphone.
Oct 23, 2015
Snapdragon 820 to be 50% faster than Exynos 7420
There are over 30 models of smartphones with Spandragon 820 in the works. One of them will most likely be the Samsung Galaxy S7.
Oct 22, 2015
Gaming notebooks selling relatively well in face of low PC sales
Jon Peddie Research group expects to see a small decline in an otherwise stable niche market.
Nextbit Robin smartphone now available for pre-order
The Cloud-based smartphone began life as a Kickstarter project and has collected $1.36 million USD thus far.
Microsoft Lumia 650 render could be the rumored Saana smartphone
Microsoft may soon announce a new Lumia smartphone with Snapdragon 210 SoC and 4G support.
Western Digital acquires SanDisk
This deal has a value around $19 billion and offers Western Digital a significant share of the flash memory market.
Fossil unveils the Q line of wearables
This new family of smart wearables that will begin to reach customers later this month consists of two connected watches and two styles of connected bracelets.
Xiaomi MIUI 7 OTA rollout starting October 27
Xiaomi has announced the MIUI 7 rollout date for over 150 million MIUI devices worldwide.
Samsung Galaxy ON5 and ON7 entry-level smartphones sighted
Samsung India accidentally leaks product pages for both devices ahead of schedule.
Samsung Gear S2 selling well in South Korea
According to market watchers, the latest Samsung smartwatch is seeing strong sales in South Korea.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 9.7 S2 now available in gold with matching cover
The thin-and-light tablet gets a new shine starting for 520 Euros.
Meizu Metal smartphone offers FHD display and aluminum body for 150 Euros
The 5.5-inch smartphone comes with flagship-like features for just a fraction of the price.
Oct 21, 2015
HTC One A9 officially presented
For a limited time, the new handset will be sold at a promotional price of $399
Samsung Galaxy S7 could sport both a metal chassis and Hi-Fi sound
The next Samsung flagship may be super-slim with high-strength magnesium alloy and a dedicated sound chip for improved quality.
Oct 20, 2015
The One A9 will be a brazen copy of the iPhone
The #BeBrilliant event will likely be the official reveal of the One A9, which is expected to carry skin-deep design cues from Apple.
MSI now shipping GS40; Updates GT80 Titan with GTX 980 SLI graphics
The GS40 Phantom now available for $1599 with Skylake, GTX 970M, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
ARM launches Mali-470 GPU
The new mobile graphics chip boasts 2x better energy efficiency than the popular Mali-400.
South Korea sees strong preorders for iPhone 6s
Ahead of the October 23rd launch date, preorders for the iPhone 6s are strong in South Korea.
LG G Vista 2 unveiled
The new handset’s most distinguishing feature is the bundled stylus and the dedicated software package that helps fully utilize its potential.
Maingear updates Nomad 15 with G-Sync and Skylake
The 15.6-inch rebranded gaming machine gets the Skylake and desktop CPU treatment starting for $1899.
Bluboo announces Xtouch smartphone for $179
The 5-inch Xtouch X500 is now available sporting a Full HD display, 3 GB RAM, CNC chassis, Dual-SIM, dual-band WiFi, and fingerprint sensor.
Oct 19, 2015
Apple has recently removed hundreds of apps from the App Store
The apps were banned from the store for having the ability to collect personal information from users.
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