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.
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Apr 29, 2015
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.
Eurocom unveils new M4 ultraportable laptop
Eurocom has launched the new M4 laptop, which it calls "the most powerful 13.3 inch notebook ever made."
Apr 28, 2015
Asus announces ZenBook Pro UX501 with 4K display
Asus announces immediate availability of ZenBook Pro UX501, a 15-inch, high-performance laptop with 4K/UHD display and the new GeForce GTX 960M graphics.
Four new Microsoft Lumia phones in the works
Microsoft is currently readying four new Lumia smartphones to launch alongside the Windows 10 operating system, including two flagship-class and two mid-range devices.
LG G4 officially announced
At simultaneous events around the globe, LG announced today its new flagship smartphone, the LG G4.
Samsung unveils gifts package for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
The updated gifts package for the Samsung flagships includes apps, services, and other content worth over $500 USD.
Apr 27, 2015
Lenovo debutes ThinkCentre Chromebox
Lenovo announces a new space-saving desktop computer geared towards students and entrepreneurs.
Nokia confirms it will not re-enter smartphone market
After having its smartphone business bought out by Microsoft a year ago, the company squashes rumors of the possible return to the industry.
Oppo R7 smartphone will be announced next month
Oppo has officially confirmed the existence of its rumored smartphone and released new rendered images of it. However, its specifications have not yet been disclosed.
Dell announces new Vostro 15 3000 Series
The new generation of Vostro laptops, aimed at small business, home office and professionals working out of office, will be entering the market in the next several days.
Apr 25, 2015
Lenovo unveils K80 smartphone
Lenovo announced the new K80, a smartphone with 4gb of RAM, releasing exclusively in China.
Apr 24, 2015
HTC Butterfly 3 leaks via CompuBench
This powerful smartphone combines Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 SoC with a QHD display and offers high-resolution cameras. Unfortunately, it will most likely appear only in Asia.
Asus C201 Chromebook now up for pre-order
This affordable 11.6-inch, Rockchip-powered Chromebook can be purchased for only $169 USD.
Acer shows new high-end gaming notebooks Predator 15, Predator 17, and the Predator Gaming Tablet
Though initially just a rumor earlier this week, Acer is now officially entering the high-end gaming notebook market. Acer’s boss Jason Chen just showed two new gaming notebooks at the next@acer event in New York. Also: An Android gaming tablet for ultramobile gamers.
Acer announces new Aspire R 11 convertible
Acer unveiled a new convertible with four different modes for extra usability.
Apr 23, 2015
Acer presents two new Iconia tablets, brings Liquid M220 to US
Both the Iconia One 8 and the Iconia Tab 10 run Android Lollipop and are powered by an Intel quad-core Atom processor. Additionally, the manufacturer is going to release its previously announced Liquid M220 smartphone in the US.
Xiaomi launches Mi 4i smartphone in India
The affordable mid-ranger packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 615 SoC and a 5-inch Full HD IPS display but lacks a microSD slot.
Dual-boot Elephone handset coming in June
The Android-only variant of this Chinese 5.5-inch smartphone is expected next month, while the Android/Windows Phone dual-boot variant will launch in June.
LG Watch Urbane hits South Korea
This premium smartwatch powered by Android Wear launches in South Korea this week and will reach the US market in the weeks to come.
Apr 22, 2015
Urban Armor Gear releases a rugged cover for Surface 3
The tough casing conforms with military durability standards and offers easy access to all the interfaces and controls.
Google enters the wireless industry with Project Fi
Google’s Project Fi aims to redefine how mobile phone owners utilize and pay for WiFi and LTE.
Microsoft Band and health app updated
With the wearable space becoming more and more competitive all the time, Microsoft aims to keep pace with rivals.
LG announces G Stylo smartphone
The 5.7-inch device supports pen input and is based on a min-range Snapdragon SoC. An interesting highlight is compatibility with microSD cards up to 2 TB.
OnePlus April 20th event details
OnePlus’ event on Monday gave some new information about upcoming products and more
Google rolls out Android 5.1.1 update
The Android TV box is the first device to receive the 5.1.1 update, although 5.1 for the Nexus 9 tablet has not been released yet.
HP unveils refreshed Pavilion series, Pavilion x360, and Envy x360 convertibles for 2015
All models will be shipping this summer and will include Bang & Olufsen speakers for the first time on a HP consumer notebook
Rumors: New Acer gaming laptop with Nvidia GTX 980M approaching?
Acer further expands its portfolio for mobile consumer devices. According to the Nitro motto, "A Touch More Powerful", a new gaming notebook could supplement the top of the Nitro series in the near future, too.
Apr 21, 2015
Adobe Lightroom 6 Now Available
It’s been nearly two years since Lightroom 5 released, and the wait for a new version may have been worth it.
InfiniteUSB Aims to Simplify Ports
A new Kickstarter project called InfiniteUSB is creating cables and ports to add elegance and simplicity to users’ computers.
Android Wear Software Receives Update
Android’s smartwatch software will update for all Android Wear devices over the next few weeks and the new features may generate more sales.
Apr 20, 2015
Sony unveils Xperia Z4 smartphone
Sony's newest 5.2-inch flagship smartphone is powered by a Snaprdagon 810 processor and runs Android Lollipop.
Apr 19, 2015
Mediatek announces two new processors for tablets
Both SoCs are built on a 64-bit architecture and include four processor cores. One of them supports 4G/LTE.
Apr 18, 2015
Samsung updates Galaxy S6 sales forecast up to 70 million units
Samsung expects an amazing year for its smartphone business, pushing the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge sales forecast from 55 million units all the way up to 70 million.
Microsoft announces Office Universal for Windows Phones
Although Office products have found their way on iOS and Android devices, Office Universal is an exclusive offering for those with phones running Windows 10.
Apple Pay may soon extend to Canada
Having seen much success since its October release, Apple could be planning to release its contact-less payment system in Canada this fall.
Apr 17, 2015
Tizen smartphones to hit the US later this year
Samsung Z2 is expected in Europe, the US, as well as other countries by the end of 2015.
First photos of LG's G4 Stylus surface on the net
The pen-enabled sibling of the LG G4 is rumored to have a 5.8-inch display and a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC.
Apr 16, 2015
LG confirms details about its G4 smartphone
Two weeks ahead of the LG G4 official reveal, LG releases a teaser video detailing new specifications.
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 gets Lollipop update
Less than two weeks after the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 phablets on Verizon get their first Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
Samsung starts mass production of the industry’s first NVMe PCIe SSD for PCs
Two years after introducing NVMe SSDs for the server market, Samsung begins mass production of the first NVMe PCIe SSD for PCs and workstations with capacities up to 512 GB.
Apr 15, 2015
Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM launches next month
This new Lumia handset has a 5-inch display, a modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and 8 MP main camera, but packs 4G LTE connectivity and microSD support up to 128 GB, all for less than $150 USD.
Apr 14, 2015
Sharp announces a 5.5-inch Ultra HD 4K panel
Judging by the size, the display could be used in smartphones or in VR headsets. First shipments to electronics manufacturers are expected in 2016.
Microsoft acquires Datazen Software
Industry leader in data visualization and mobile business intelligence on all major platforms Datazen joins the Redmond giant.
Legend announces luxury variants of Samsung's Galaxy S6
The Helsinki-based company offers several pre-made models crafted with expensive materials. Alternatively, customers can create and order their own designs.
Cyanogen 12 rolls out to OnePlus One handsets
The new firmware is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop and includes a revamped theming feature and the new Boxer-based Email app, in addition to the regular Lollipop changes like Material Design.
Panasonic updates Toughpad 4K tablet with latest i5 processors
The 20-inch rugged tablet will now feature Intel's Core i5 vPro CPU of the Broadwell generation. Additionally, the device has received a massive price cut.
Apr 13, 2015
Intel's 15W Skylake processors may feature Iris graphics
According to unconfirmed reports, Intel may have been able to cram its Iris graphics into the 15W ULV SKUs of Skylake, Intel's next generation processor. Iris graphics is currently only available on 28W Broadwell chips.
BQ Ubuntu phone now available for purchase
The world's first Ubuntu phone produced by BQ is now available for purchase in the European Union. Previously, the smartphone was only available through a series of flash sales.
Apr 10, 2015
Samsung Galaxy J5 spotted in GFXBench
The popular benchmark revealed key specifications and the version of Android running on the smartphone.
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