Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 available for pre-order from April 21
This $250 smartphone offers a well-balanced set of mid-range components and runs an up-to-date Android version.
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Apr 9, 2015
AT&T Galaxy S5 gets Android Lollipop update
One day after the older Galaxy S4 flagship, Galaxy S5 on AT&T gets the long-awaited Android 5.0 Lollipop update.
AT&T stores launch adidas Originals accessory collection for iPhone
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus get adidas Originals cases with two color schemes as part of a new line of accessories available through AT&T stores nationwide.
Apple releases iOS 8.3
This last update promises to fix the WiFi issues encountered by many iOS users in the past, as well as
Dell unveils Venue 10 7000 premium Android tablet
This 10-inch premium Android tablet is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor and features a magnetic detachable keyboard that allows for five usage modes.
LG giving away 4,000 G4s for 'test drive'
Selected participants will receive the flagship phone weeks before launch, and will be able to complete assignments and obtain prizes. Participants can test out the phone for up to 30 days.
Apr 8, 2015
HTC officially introduces One M9+
So far, this Mediatek-powered smartphone with a QHD display and a fingerprint scanner is only available in China.
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition starts at $949 USD, comes with Ubuntu
The newest 13-inch laptop from Dell gets a Linux-powered lineup that includes a QHD+ touchscreen display version with 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor and 512 GB SSD storage.
Windows 10 Redstone allegedly coming in 2016
"Redstone" is apparently the codename of the first major update to Windows 10 and inside reports claim it will arrive next year while the initial release of the next-gen operating system from Microsoft is scheduled for this summer.
Super Talent launches SJ2 mSATA SSD
This new drive provides up to 480 MB/s reads and 160 MB/s writes and aims at industrial and embedded applications, including the mobile sector.
Apr 7, 2015
Apple could be planning to release an 8K iMac
According to LG, who is supplying most panels for the current 5K iMac, Apple is planning to further push the resolution of its iconic AIO by equipping it with an 8K screen.
US Cellular Galaxy S5 gets Android 5.0.1 update
Samsung's 2014 flagship handsets connected to US Cellular finally gets the Lollipop update, more than a month after other US carriers.
LG unveils UX 4.0
The updated user interface will come with the LG G4 flagship that launches at the end of the month and promises to be even easier to use than before, able to better serve each user's needs.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active receives its Bluetooth certification
Android handset with codename SM-G890A, apparently the Galaxy S6 Active, has been spotted in the Bluetooth SIG database.
ZTE Blade S6 Plus launches globally
This 5.5-inch Android Lollipop phablet is now available globally via eBay and while the regular price is $299.99 USD, it can now be purchased for a discounted price of just $269.99 USD.
Apr 6, 2015
Asus MeMO Pad 7 LTE hits AT&T this week
This 7-inch 4G LTE slate has a quad-core Intel Atom processor on board, comes loaded with Android 4.4.4 KitKat, and can be acquired for as low as $0.99 together with any smartphone on AT&T Next.
Microsoft is 40 years old
The Redmond giant celebrated is 40th anniversary last Saturday and Bill Gates sent a letter to the company's employees that leaked online.
Windows 10 build 10051 leaks online
This Technical Preview build comes with new Calendar and Mail apps, also packing various minor improvements, fixes, and enhancements.
OnePlus launches OxygenOS
OxygenOS keeps things light and essential, while adding a range of services for every OnePlus user and also being able to provide "faster, more meaningful updates."
Anniversary Column - Readers' emails
10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counter of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.
Apr 3, 2015
System76 unveils Broadwell-powered Lemur laptop
This notebook powered by Ubuntu Linux has a Broadwell processor under the hood and up to 16 GB of memory, as well as flexible internal storage options.
Apple's A9 SoC will be manufactured by Samsung
Despite Apple's alleged desire to stop depending on its chief rival, the South Korean chipmaker was reportedly contracted to produce Apple's next SoC without TSMC's involvement.
Verizon Galaxy Note 4 gets Lollipop update
Samsung's Note 4 phablets on Verizon's network gets Lollipop one week after it received Android 5.0 on AT&T.
Intel unveils 750 Series PCI Express SSD
This is is the first consumer-class SSD with a PCI Express 3.0 bus and non-volatile memory express host controller interface, reaching read speeds of up to 2,400 MBps and 1,200 MBps while writing data.
Apr 2, 2015
Asus expects to sell 30 million smartphones this year
Soon after the unveiling of the Zenfone 2 family, Asus reveals high expectations - no less than 30 million smartphones sold by the end of 2015.
HTC One M8s launches in Europe
The new handset is almost identical to the M8 flagship, but uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and has a 13 MP camera on the back.
Moto G Google Play edition gets Android 5.1 update
This budget smartphone got the latest Lollipop flavor before more powerful Google devices such as the Nexus 9.
Apr 1, 2015
Asus Zenfone 2 coming to the US this spring
The Intel-powered smartphone hits Europe in three variants, starting at roughly $190 USD, and is expected in the US by the end of May.
Verizon LG G2 gets Android 5.0 Lollipop update
Strange enough, LG G3 owners on Verizon still only have Android KitKat for their handsets while its predecessor gets the long-awaited Lollipop update.
Alcatel Onetouch Watch now up for pre-order
This smartwatch with premium design and support for both iOS and Android is now available in the US directly from Alcatel Onetouch starting at $149.99 USD.
Mar 31, 2015
Samsung unveils Galaxy BLADE edge Chef’s Edition
Apparently the first product of its kind, this "smart knife" is nothing but a great April Fool's Day joke.
Samsung Browser coming later this year
Samsung Browser is a Web browser for all the company's Internet-enabled products, including TVs, and uses only HTML5 for video.
Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi starts at $699
This Windows-powered convertible uses a fanless design, thanks to the Intel Core M processor and the SSD internal storage solution.
Microsoft announces Surface 3 tablet
The device retains the iconic Surface kickstand and is powered by Intel's Atom x7 quad-core x86 processor, offering the full Windows experience.
LG G4 to be unveiled on April 28
LG started sending invitations to a press event scheduled for April 28. The LG G4 is expected to be the star of the event.
Samsung to skip Android 5.1 Lollipop
Samsung is busy to bring Lollipop to more of its Android-powered devices and will skip the release of any Android 5.1 firmware update, claim inside reports that have not been officially confirmed yet.
Mar 30, 2015
Nvidia's new SHIELD Portable leaked via wireless certification listings
The handheld console has been certified by Wi-Fi Alliance and Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
LG G4: leaked benchmark result reveals Snapdragon 808 chip
The LG G4 surfaced online today in the form of a leaked benchmark result. The specs revealed by the leak include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chip.
Asus Zenfone 3 to integrate a fingerprint sensor
As more and more smartphone makers are integrating fingerprint sensors in their handsets, the Asus CEO announced that Zenfone 3 will get a fingerprint reader of its own.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge aces triple crash test
A new video shows that the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge could come with some serious build quality. The smartphone was dropped on the floor three times, but no damage could be spotted at the end.
HTC One E9+ phablet lauches in China
This quietly launched Android phablet features a 64-bit MediaTek SoC, has a plastic-metal case design and a generous set of features.
New LG mid-range smartphones roll out globally
The Joy, Magna, Leon, and Spirit Android handsets were unveiled one week before MWC 2015 and now they launch globally, starting with South America, but Europe and North America will follow soon as well.
Mar 28, 2015
Sony SmartEyeglass officially available for $840
These wearables similar to the notorious Google Glass are now officially available for $840 USD in ten different countries as a product for developers and aim to reach the masses in 2016.
Mar 27, 2015
StarTech.com introduces Thunderbolt 2 4K docking station
This accessory offers a wide variety of ports and is designed to complement Apple MacBook Pro/Air, but should also work with other Thunderbolt-enabled laptops.
Intel and Micron launch new 3D NAND flash memory
This new 3D NAND technology allows standard 2.5-inch SSDs with over 10 TB of storage space as well as 3.5 TB gum stick-sized ones, and select partners already receive the first samples.
Dual SIM Galaxy S6 to hit Russia, China and the Philippines
Although Samsung did not initially announce a dual SIM variant of the Galaxy S6, it seems that three big markets will get it after all.
HTC One M9 now up for pre-order
The new HTC One flagship can be pre-ordered from HTC.com for $649 USD unlocked and will hit the stores on April 10, as previously announced.
Mar 26, 2015
LG Watch Urbane LTE launches in South Korea
LG Electronics announced today that the LG Watch Urbane LTE will soon launch in South Korea. The smartwatch will be priced at 650,000 won, the equivalent of $590.
Apple's next iPhone might be available in three sizes
Back by popular demand: the company is allegedly planning to please the buyers who prefer smaller phones by releasing a 4-inch iPhone 6C in addition to 6S and 6S Plus.
Microsoft allegedly planning a Surface 2 successor
A new report claims that Microsoft is planning to launch a successor to the Surface 2. After finding little success with Windows RT tablets, Microsoft is said to launch the new tablet with Windows 8.1.
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