Apple and Asus losing tablet market share in Western Europe
The tablet market has stabilized in western Europe as of Q2 2015 with just a slight decrease of 1.2 percent in total shipments. Samsung and Microsoft saw strong numbers during the quarter.
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Aug 18, 2015
Reports claim more than 50 million Windows 10 users worldwide
At about the same time that Cyanogen reported 50 million CyanogenMod users, there may already be over 50 million users running Windows 10.
New benchmarks suggest iPhone 6S could have 2GB of RAM
A supposed iPhone 6S prototype has been benchmarked with great results.
More leaked photos of the next Nexus 5 emerge
The image seemingly confirms the previously leaked render images of the latest Google Nexus.
Aug 17, 2015
Google unveils Android M's official name
Not only have we learned the new Android's codename, but also the version number.
Xiaomi sells 800,000 Redmi Note 2's in 12 hours
The handset officially launched on August 12th and has been priced at $130 for the basic 16 GB version and $160 for the 32 GB one.
Android M features shown in Samsung's infographics
One of the most important features of Android 5.2 („M”) is going to be giving users control over which elements of the device (microphone, camera, network, etc.) can be used by specific applications.
Over 300 mln smartphones sold in Q2 2015
India was the main growth motor in the „Emerging Asia-Pacific” region, with an increase of over 40% year-to-year.
Kirin 950 SoC outperforms competition in first benchmarks
Kirin 950 will allegedly make its way to the market inside handsets like Huawei Ascend Mate 8, which should be launched in early 2016.
Samsung launches the SM-G9198 clamshell phone
With Snapdragon 808 under the hood, the handset is advertised as the most powerful clamshell phone in the world.
Aug 16, 2015
New images show LG Nexus 5 2015 with fingerprint scanner
The rumor mill is in full force about the next Nexus 5. Will this be a 5.2-inch smartphone with a rear fingerprint scanner?
HP 10 G2 Android tablet spotted at FCC
HP may be preparing for the successor to the HP 10 tablet.
Samsung hints at Gear S2 smartwatch
The Samsung Lookbook briefly shows what could be the new Smartwatch Gear S2.
Aug 15, 2015
Dell launches Chromebook 13 next month
This 13.3-inch Chrome OS-powered notebook is "an ultimate business-ready solution" that uses powerful 5th generation Intel processors and offers up to 12 hours of battery life.
Lenovo launches 6.8-inch Phab Plus handset
This new phablet comes with dual SIM and 4G LTE connectivity, Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Soc and full HD display, but will only be available in China.
iFixit tears open the OnePlus 2
How repairable is the new OnePlus 2? Surprisingly better than the original OnePlus One.
Sony Xperia Z5 Plus may come with a 4K display
Sony could be the first major manufacturer to launch a consumer 4K smartphone if these rumors prove to be true.
New Huawei Mate 7 spotted at TENAA
The model could either be the Mate 7S, Mate 7 Mini, or Mate Plus. Huawei has already confirmed the Mate 7S for IFA 2015.
Aug 14, 2015
HTC to layoff 15 percent of its workforce as of Q3 2015
Poor financial results are forcing the Taiwanese manufacturer to restructure.
Xiaomi announces Redmi Note 2 smartphone for 115 Euros
The 5.5-inch FHD smartphone confirms previous leaks with its cheap price and mainstream hardware.
Lenovo 2015 Q1 results show a 52 percent drop in profits
Manufacturer responding to weak performance with more layoffs.
Samsung unveils Note5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+
These two long-awaited devices have similar specs but different designs and will be available globally later this month.
Aug 13, 2015
Samsung to reveal next Gear watch at IFA in September
The next iteration of Samsung's Gear watch is only weeks away.
LG to deliver Hi-Fi music for its premium smartphones
The service will allow downloading 24-bit audio files to users of capable devices, including the LG G4, G3, G2 and G Flex 2.
Samsung Z1 gets minor Tizen update
The update brings the OS to version 2.3.0.1 and packs minor fixes and tweaks.
Samsung launches three new enterprise SSDs
Next to its announcement about the mass production of new 3D V-NAND flash memory chips, Samsung also unveils three business SSD products that use this technology.
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 412 and Snapdragon 212
These new chips bring 1080p video playback and recording support, X5 LTE connectivity, as well as improved graphics performance to low-end smartphones.
Upcoming Apple iPad Mini 4 may be as thin as 6.1 mm
Supposed rendering shows a significantly thinner chassis and hints to a faster processor.
Sony doesn't want Vaio owners to upgrade to Windows 10
"Although Microsoft is offering the Windows 10 upgrade, it is strongly recommended that you wait to install it until the drivers & installation instructions are available for your VAIO PC."
HTC halts One M9+ sales in the Netherlands
Manufacturer cites unknown LTE issues as the cause for the sales freeze.
Aug 12, 2015
Samsung begins mass production of new 3D V-NAND flash memory
Soon after Toshiba and SanDisk unveiled the world's first 256Gb, 48-Layer BiCS NAND memory chips and announced mass production is scheduled to begin next year, Samsung reveals they already started it.
Qualcomm unveils Adreno 530 GPU and Spectra ISP
The new GPU brings a 40 percent performance improvement as well as 40 percent energy consumption reduction over previous generation chip.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 full details leak
The upcoming phablet will be powered by the 64-bit, octa-core MediaTek MT6795M processor (also known as the Helio X10) with clock speed of up to 2.2 GHz.
Huawei Mate 8 emerges again in latest leaked rendering
The image shows a potentially curved display and an almost bezel-free frame.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 - Rumors, Facts and Dates
Samsung's high-end phablet called Galaxy Note 5 is expected for autumn 2015. We summarize all the relevant rumors about the Galaxy Note 5 and give a perspective on the upcoming flagship phablet from Samsung.
OnePlus 2 sales now active for invited customers
Users who received an invitation can now order the OnePlus 2 online.
Toshiba announces NVMe PCIe SSDs for notebooks and tablets
The new SSD series will be available in multiple form factors designed for small tablets all the way up to dedicated servers.
Kickstarter aims to bring dual-SIM capabilities to iPhone
Apple has never released an iPhone with the ability to hold two SIM cards, and PIECE will change that.
Aug 11, 2015
Intel announces powerful E3-1500M Xeon processors for mobile workstations
Intel has quietly unveiled the new Skylake-based Xeon CPUs designed for mobile servers and workstations.
Smartphone sales see slight increase while tablet sales slow
Smartphone sales this year are higher than anticipated in Germany as Bitkom expects 9.1 billion Euros in sales.
ComScore lists top 5 smartphone manufacturers in the U.S.
Apple expands its lead in the smartphone market while Android takes the lead as top platform.
Lenovo reveals ThinkPad P50 and P70 mobile workstations
These high-performance workstations will sport Xeon processors, Quadro GPUs, and auto-display calibration.
Google is bringing a new graphics API to Android
The new graphics API for Android will help developers retain more control when creating apps.
Aug 10, 2015
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4.7 hits USA and Canada
Unfortunately, the smaller and cheaper Alcatel Idol 3 4.7 does not carry the same specifications as its older and bigger sibling, the Idol 3 5.5.
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is now official
Xiaomi has sold over 3 million smarthones in India so far. Today, the company also declared it will manufacture all devices for the Indian market locally, at the factory in Sri City.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 EdgePlus hands-on and specifications
First impressions of the latest Samsung devices are already on Facebook and Reddit. Final specs have been confirmed for the Galaxy Note 5.
Android One relaunching in India with smartphones for less than 50 Euros
After a disappointing start, Google is planning to release more inexpensive models to India.
Photo of potentially new Huawei Honor smartphone emerges
The image shows a previously unknown Huawei device with a metal housing and fingerprint scanner.
Aug 9, 2015
Doogee announces 5.5-inch Y100 Plus smartphone
The Y100 Plus will be identical to the existing Y100 Pro, albeit with a much larger battery pack.
Oppo announces flash sale for Oppo R5 for 240 Euros
The Oppo R5 is just 4.85 mm thick with impressive specs for the price.
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