Huawei G8 smartphone unveiled through leaked images
TENAA receives model RIO AL00 from Huawei that is believed to be the new G8 smartphone. The device may sport a Snapdragon 615 SoC.
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Jul 25, 2015
Qualcomm announces nearly 50 percent drop in profits
The weak Q3 2015 financial results show 14 percent less revenue and potentially hundreds of cut jobs.
Jul 24, 2015
Tegra Note 7 gets Android 5.1 Lollipop
This Android tablet made for gamers that arrived in late 2013 loaded with Android 4.2 now gets updated to version 5.1 of Google's mobile OS.
ZTE plans to increase marketing spending, aims the top three spots in the US
The Chinese company behind the Axon flagship plans to double its marketing spending each year for the next three years and plans to become a top player in the US market.
Microsoft Surface 3 with 4G LTE hits AT&T
This Windows 10-ready tablet can be acquired for $399.99 USD with any Lumia smartphone on AT&T Next, or 20 monthly payments of $30 USD each with an AT&T Tablet Installment plan.
LG preparing a "super premium phone" for launch later this year
The new device will most likely be sold under the LG G4 Pro moniker. LG’s President and CEO of Mobile Communications, Cho Jun-ho, confirmed that it will be a high-end device by referring to it as a „super premium phone”.
Samsung Z3 with Tizen OS leaks shortly before announcement
Images of the 5-inch Z3 Tizen smartphone are already out just days ahead of the official reveal.
UMi announces Hammer S smartphone
Chinese manufacturer UMi announces the Hammer S for less than 120 Euros. The smartphone utilizes a metal chassis and 2 GB RAM.
Render images appear online for Huawei Mate 8
Huawei recently posted strong figures and is expected to showcase the Mate 8 smartphone this year at IFA 2015.
2016 Honda Accord will support CarPlay and Android Auto
Honda joins the list of automakers hoping to attract younger customers with CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Jul 23, 2015
Gold HTC One M9 available from Goldgenie
Same as its predecessor, the custom luxury HTC One M9 by Goldgenie is available in Gold, Rose Gold or Platinum finish and costs around $2,500 USD.
Microsoft's new flagships specs leaked
The specification of the new phones has been subject to rumors for quite a long time. Now, coming from a source close to Microsoft, we can be sure they are pretty acurate.
Huawei Y6 Scale entry-level smartphone specs surface
The device will deliver entry-level hardware at a reasonable price.
Huawei expected to ship over 100 million smartphones this year
While global smartphone shipments in Q2 2015 grew 1.9% over the previous quarter to 304 million units, Huawei might become the first Chinese player in the market to reach 100 million units shipped this year.
UBIK UNO could hit the US market this fall
This lower-cost alternative to the leading flagships could reach the US in about two months, once its Kickstarter funding campaign completes successfully.
NEC launches two LAVIE Tab E tablets in Japan
The two Android 5.0 Lollipop slates go on sale in Japan today, both offering mid-range specs for a good price.
Microsoft Cortana rolls out to six new markets later this year
Windows 10 will bring the Cortana virtual assistant to seven markets at launch, but it will also reach six additional ones "over the coming months," reveals the Redmond giant.
First benchmarks for AMD A8-7410 Carrizo-L APU now online
The first notebook with the next-generation AMD Carrizo-L APU (Toshiba C55D-C-10P) has finally arrived and we have the first dataset on its performance. So far, the numbers are modest at best compared to older Beema cores.
Doogee F3 smartphone coming this September for $169
Leaked images reveal a separate configuration with a 1080p display, 3 GB RAM, and MediaTek MT6753 SoC. [Update]: We will be hosting a giveaway soon!
More camera quality comparisons between the OnePlus 2 and iPhone 6
Comparison camera shots available directly from the OnePlus forum show the OnePlus 2, Galaxy S6, and iPhone 6.ga
Sony Xperia S60 and S70 smartphones may be coming soon
New data suggests that the two high-end devices could be priced similarly to the Xperia Z4.
Jul 22, 2015
Asus ZenFone 2E debuts in the US
This new 5-inch Android handset is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom processor and has entry-level specs, but also starts at just $119.99 USD.
Apple may have sold more than 1.9 million watches since launch
Even though Apple did not release sales figures for the wearable, the estimates seem quite high.
Pebble Time hits Best Buy and Target
After successfully launching as a Kickstarter project last May, this smartwatch finally becomes widely available via Best Buy, Pebble.com, and Target.
Windows 10 Mobile minimum requirements published
Surprisingly, Windows 10 Mobile requirements seem to be even lower than those of Windows Phone 8.1.
Acer launches affordable One 10 2-in-1 laptop
The Acer One 10 features entry-level hardware specifications that should provide enough computing power to allow comfortable web browsing, document editing and video playback.
Huawei Mate 8 to launch at IFA 2015 in September
According to numerous leaks and rumors, Huawei’s next flagship will come with a 6-inch, 2560x1440 resolution display and Kirin 950 processor.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get microSD support thanks to Incipio
This case packs a battery and a microSD slot that allows users of Galaxy S6 devices to extend both battery life and internal storage available.
Huawei Honor 4A debuts in China
This 5-inch budget smartphone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out of the box and has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SoC, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Google acquires Pixate
Three-year old Pixate joins Google to help develop new design and prototyping tools as result of a deal with financial terms that remain secret, as usual.
Doogee X5 to be the world's cheapest 5-inch 4G smartphone
The X5 will feature a 5-inch 720p screen and both 3G and 4G connectivity for just $49.
Microsoft details multiple editions of Windows 10
Microsoft sums up Windows 10 editions for both consumers and enterprise users. The Windows 10 Education edition starts August 1, 2015.
Apple releases Q3 earnings
Apple revealed the current state of its sales and growth for Q3 2015.
Asus PadFone S2 could be coming March 2016
Rumors point to an early 2016 launch and even a Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Jul 21, 2015
Asus Chromebook Flip starts at $249 USD
This new Chrome OS-powered portable packs a 10.1-inch IPS touchscreen, a quad-core Rockchip processor, has a premium aluminum chassis and offers up to 9 hours of autonomy.
Motorola Moto G 2015 specs leak via retailer
According to the published information, Adreno 405 graphics and a Full HD display will be used.
OnePlus 2 scores appear on AnTuTu database
Fans are disappointed by the results; OnePlus tells them to simply ignore the data for now.
Boost Mobile intros ZTE Boost MAX+
This 4G LTE-capable 5.7-inch Android handset is now available for a romotional price of $199.99 USD.
Acer Liquid Leap+ smartband debuts in the US
The smartband is targeted towards users who care about fitness and health but it also brings some features that allow it to be used for controlling the smartphone it pairs with.
Dell launches Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet
The company is advertising the Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet as the perfect device for the military, industrial work, adventurers or emergency response crews.
Google+ Photos shuts down in August
The Android service will shut down first, followed by Web and iOS, while users can switch to the new Google Photos service and apps.
Smartphone growth slows; Samsung remains #1
The global smartphone market has slowed significantly. Meanwhile, Xiaomi inches closer to overtaking Lenovo in China.
Jul 20, 2015
Oppomart reveals OnePlus 2 Specs
The OnePlus 2's specs have been leaked by Oppomart ahead of any announcement.
PC market sees 21.6 percent decline in EMEA
A total of 17.2 million PCs were shipped to EMEA regions for Q2 2015.
Lenovo to announce Zuk Z1 smartphone on August 8
The Z1 will kick start the Zuk brand with a fingerprint sensor, 4000 mAh battery pack, and USB Type-C port.
StarTech expands its lineup of docking stations
New USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 2 models for Travel, Essential, Professional, and Specialty users.
LG announces Bello II smartphone
Entry-level smartphone to come with a 5-inch display and quad-core processor for a launch in the coming months.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 tablets are now official
At 5.6 mm, they are the thinnest and lightest tablets in the Korean giant’s portfolio.
Jul 19, 2015
AMD reports more losses while Google sees higher profits
The descent of AMD continues as the chipmaker reports less than $1 billion USD in sales for Q2 2015. Meanwhile, Google reports more sales and higher earnings during the same period.
Galaxy Note 5 accessories suggest deployable stylus
Images of accessories from Ringke show that the Samsung phablet may include an integrated S Pen.
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