Android Wear update brings WiFi to certain smartwatches
A new update to the Android Wear platform will allow certain wearables to use WiFi connection along with some other new features.
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May 21, 2015
May 20, 2015
Oppo officially launches R7 and R7 Plus midrange smartphones
The Chinese manufacturer's new phones come with really good looking design.
Apple refreshes the 15-inch MacBook Pro
The updated MacBok Pro comes with new AMD Radeon R9 M370X discrete graphics, offering up tp 80% more performance than the old models.
May 19, 2015
Accell unveils docking station for Surface tablets
A new docking station from Accell has been announced for the Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 tablets.
LG launches G4 Stylus and G4c smartphones
Both new smartphones are positioned as less expensive alternatives to the company's flagship G4.
New Apple Watch update possibly coming soon
It is believed that the Apple Watch could soon receive an update mainly focused on security.
Asus Zenfone 2 now available in the USA
With great performance and a reasonable price tag, the Zenfone 2 enters the US market as one of the most interesting budget smartphones.
May 17, 2015
Sharp's new smartphone, Aquos ZETA SH-03G, comes with ultra slow-motion video recording
Even though the recently-launched device comes with a 5.5-inch display, it is still shorter than the 5.1-inch Samsung’s Galaxy S6.
May 16, 2015
Eurocom launches Armadillo 2 ultrabook
The 14-inch Broadwell-powered ultrabook supports up to 32 GB RAM and offers two storage devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 might feature only four cores
According to a leaked comparison between Mediatek's new 10-core Helio X20 SoC and Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 820, the latter will be a quad-core SoC, albeit built on a more advanced process.
May 15, 2015
Sharp unveils Aquos Pad SH-05G tablet with Snapdragon 810
The tablet's unusual lightness does not, luckily, come at the expense of its battery capacity.
Samsung reveals new features for the next Gear smartwatch
The SDK for the third generation of Samsung's Gear smartwatch was released to developers and it reveals a few facts about the new watch.
May 14, 2015
Asus readies ZenPad tablets with Intel CPU's for Computex
The new tablets will come in two sizes: a 7-inch one based on Intel SoFIA platform and an 8-inch most likely with Atom Z3560.
Microsoft introduces the six different versions of Windows 10
Windows 10 will release six different versions to 190 countries and it will support 111 languages
May 13, 2015
Sony Xperia A4 launches in Japan
The compact smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 801, supports LTE and packs a 21 MP camera.
YotaPhone 2 now comes in white and gets Android 5.0 update
The dual-screen smartphone just got a white version and Android 5.0 update. It is also substantially cheaper.
Apple may be creating a watch band exchange program for Watch owners
For those who would prefer a different watchband, Apple had created an exchange program to switch out bands with others.
Duet Display allows iPad to work as second display for Windows and Mac
An app made by an ex-Apple engineer lets both Windows and Mac users connect an iPad as a secondary display
May 12, 2015
Acer refreshes TravelMate P645 ultrabooks with Broadwell CPU's
The new Acer TravelMate P645-S comes with Intel's 5th-generation Core i5 or Core i7 processors.
MediaTek releases 10-core Helio X20 SoC
The Taiwanese chipmaker hopes the new chip will allow it to take on Qualcomm in the top-tier devices segment.
Third iOS 8.4 and OS X 10.10.4 Yosemite betas released to developers
As WWDC draws closer, Apple releases the third beta of iOS 8.4 and Mac OSX 10.10.4.
May 11, 2015
AT&T announces first self-branded tablet
AT&T unveiled its own tablet called the Trek HD, and it will be available starting at May 12th.
More details about Huawei's upcoming Mate 8 leak
Allegedly, Huawei's upcoming flagship phablet will use in-house Kirin 930 octa-core SoC, a QHD display and a 21 MP camera sensor from Sony.
Huawei unveils MediaPad M2 tablet
The device features an 8-inch Full HD IPS display and Huawei's own 8-core processor alongside 2 GB of RAM.
AMD 7000 Series chips now available in China
The new 28nm chips formerly known as Carrizo and Carrizo-L come with DirectX 12 and Windows 10 support and will roll out globally later this month.
May 7, 2015
Gigabyte announces P55K gaming laptop
This futuristic-looking laptop is powered by Nvidia's GeForce GTX 965M graphics and supports mSATA storage.
ZTE unveils Nubia Z9 with ultrathin bezels
The new ZTE Nubia Z9 features Frame Interactive Technology (FIT), allowing the user to perform various tasks by touching or swiping along the sides of the phone.
The Nexpaq smartphone case is highly customizable
A Kickstarter project, Nexpaq, aims to give users the ability to attach modules with different functions to their smartphones.
May 6, 2015
Xiaomi launches the flagship Mi Note Pro
The new Xiaomi Mi Note Pro comes with 5.7-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 810 processor and 4 GB of RAM. All at a reasonable price.
Sony introduces selfie-oriented Xperia C4
Equipped with a 5 MP front camera, Xperia C4 it is touted by Sony as „the selfie smartphone”.
Oppo confirms full metal unibody design of upcoming R7 smartphone
The handset will not be "bezelless" as anticipated, but will feature a full metal unibody design and Oppo will unveil it during a special event on May 20.
May 5, 2015
High iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 sales are good for... Sony
According to newest data, over 40% of all image sensors found in digital cameras (including those in smartphones) come from Sony.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 to be launched in June
Samsung is preparing to launch its Galaxy Tab S2 tablet in June. The device is reportedly going to be the thinnest tablet on the market.
A new study reveals the dangers of free apps on the Google Play Store
MIT conducted a study on the Google Play store that revealed some track users and some even connect to malware sites.
May 4, 2015
Lenovo launches the ultralight LaVie Z laptop
Lenovo LaVie Z, winner of CES Best of 2015 award and world’s lightest 13-inch laptop, is now officially available.
May 3, 2015
Budget Lumia smartphone enters testing
Two samples of an unknown 4.7-inch Microsoft phone identified as RM-1127 were spotted arriving in India.
May 2, 2015
IHS estimates cost to build Apple Watch is under $84
Global information company IHS determined in an Apple Watch teardown that it only costs $83.70 to build.
May 1, 2015
Microsoft is expecting a lot of success from Windows 10
The Redmond-based tech giant is hoping to see 1 billion devices running Windows 10 within the next few years.
Apr 30, 2015
Eurocom launches Shark 4 laptop
The highly configurable 15.6-inch machine uses Nvidia's GeForce GTX 960M graphics and a Full HD IPS display.
Griffin launches its first Apple Watch accessory, the WatchStand dock
This charging & display dock is compatible with all Apple Watch versions currently on the market and can be already purchased for $29.99 USD.
Opera for Android now features Opera Turbo
This updated browser for Android now comes with Opera Turbo, as well as tabs sync with other instances and automatic text wrap.
Microsoft unleashes Windows 10 build 10074
This is the third public Windows 10 build released in a month and marks the long-awaited return of Aero Glass.
T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge gets Android 5.1.1
The update began rolling out via OTA yesterday and brings guest accounts to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, in addition to the usual tweaks and fixes.
Edge is Microsoft's new browser
Microsoft will replace Internet Explorer with a new browser called Microsoft Edge.
Apr 29, 2015
LG Watch Urbane now available in the US
This Android Wear premium smartwatch reaches the US market via Google Play, AT&T, and Verizon, priced at $349 USD.
Alcatel OneTouch POP Astro hits T-Mobile
This affordable 4.5-inch LTE-capable smartphone has a MSRP below $150 USD, has a quad-core processor, and comes loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat.
MSI launches Prestige Series laptops with True Color technology
MSI unveiled today its new Prestige Series laptops with pre-calibrated displays for accurate color reproduction.
Surface Pro 4 to feature a thinner, fanless design
Only a few weeks after Microsoft unveiled the Surface 3, rumors about the upcoming Surface Pro 4 flagship reveal a fanless design and various technical specs, none officially confirmed yet.
Verizon Galaxy S4 gets Lollipop
The Galaxy S4 finally receives Android 5.0.1 Lollipop with a slightly tweaked Touchwiz UI and refreshed Samsung Apps.
Dell Venue 10 7000 now available
Newest 10-inch tablet from Dell, the Venue 10 7000 is now available. Pricing ranges from $449 for tablet only (16 GB version) to $679 for 32 GB version with the keyboard dock.
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