Xiaomi rumored to be working on its first smartwatch
According to a new rumor, Xiaomi is currently developing its first smartwatch. In addition to a round display, the Xiaomi smartwatch is also said to feature a metal housing.
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Mar 16, 2015
Juniper: Apple and Samsung to face hard times in the tablet market
After observing a decline of the global tablet market in 2014, a market analysis firm estimates that tablet sales will maintain their negative trend in 2015. Apparently, Apple and Samsung will be mostly affected by the decline.
HTC One M9 release date delayed in Taiwan
It looks like a software bug has delayed the HTC One M9 release date in Taiwan. It's unknown how this will affect the global release dates.
Karbonn Titanium Mach Two gets officially unveiled
Today Karbonn announced the Mach Two, a budget Android smartphone for the Indian market. The main highlights include an octa-core processor, a 5-inch HD display, and an 8MP primary camera.
Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact get Android 5.0.2 update
These two handsets get their first Lollipop update, a release that combines the "pure" code from Google with Sony software.
HTC publishes five new One M9 promo videos
HTC recently posted five new promo videos for the One M9 flagship. The videos briefly demonstrate various aspects such as the software, the cameras, or the speakers.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 enters testing stage
The same import database which recently leaked Galaxy S6 Active samples being shipped to India for testing now also revealed Galaxy Tab S2 heading there for the same purpose.
Mar 13, 2015
Acer unveils updated Aspire V Nitro Black Edition laptops
Both the 15.6-inch and the 17-inch models receive Nvidia's new GeForce GTX 960M graphics while retaining optional premium components such as 4K display and 3D camera.
Microsoft Cortana is coming to Android and iOS
After finally reaching desktops via Windows 10, Cortana will hit both iOS and Android, claims a recent report by Reuters.
Samsung B550 Xcover 3 rugged phone leaks online
The upcoming feature phone is expected to hit the market in Q2 for around $100 USD and while its specs are far from today's mid-range, it will offer IP67 certification and a design that appears rock solid.
Asus unveils GL552 gaming laptop
The 15.6-inch machine is powered by Nvidia's new GTX 950M entry-level gaming GPU and supports M.2 SSDs.
Google Shop opens in London
The first Google Shop in London offers Nexus smartphones and tablets, Chromebooks, Chromecasts and Android Wear smartwatches. Two similar stores are expected to open later this year as well.
The VAIO Phone is now official
The first VAIO smartphone is only available in Japan for now and offers rather average specs - Snapdragon 410 SoC, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage and Android 5.0 out of the box.
QNAP launches TS-251C Turbo NAS
The new TS-251C Turbo NAS is powered by a dual-core Intel Celeron processor and can accommodate one or two 3.5-inch drives, its price and features making it an ideal choice for home users.
Mar 12, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active specs leak online
Industry insiders revealed the specs of the handset that is similar in most aspecs to the Galaxy S6 and that AT&T will be one of the first carriers to get it.
Nexus 6 hits Verizon loaded with Android 5.1 Lollipop
While most other major carriers in the US already launched this phablet, Verizon unleashes it today, but is probably the first one to sell it loaded with Android 5.1.
Samsung leads the smartwatch market
The makers of the Gear family of smartwatches dominated the market last year with over 1.2 million units sold, almost 18 percent of the total global sales.
Razer updates its Blade Pro gaming laptop
The 17-inch laptop now comes with Nvidia's new GTX 960M graphics card. Other highlights are slim chassis and Razer's unique Switchblade LCD trackpad.
Samsung unveils Animal Edition battery packs
The new power banks feature images of four species of endangered animals and come in two sizes - two that offer 8,400 mAh and two with a capacity of 11,300 mAh.
Mar 11, 2015
Google updates Chromebook Pixel
The Chrome OS-powered notebook now features 5th-gen Intel Core processors and is one of the first portables to launch with USB Type C connectivity.
Apple Watch to be available starting April 24
Pre-orders for this smartwatch will begin on April 10, and the device will hit nine markets (including the US) two weeks later.
Android 5.1 Lollipop is now official
This update brings support for multiple SIM cards, HD voice, as well as Device Protection, next to the usual performance tweaks and bug fixes.
LG G4: alleged press render leaks online
It looks like an "early" press render of the upcoming LG G4 has leaked online. If this leak turns out to be accurate, the LG G4 will draw some design inspiration from the LG G Flex 2.
Mar 10, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active spotted in several databases
The first test samples of what is assumed to be a rugged Galaxy S6 model are already on their way to a Samsung facility in India.
Apple updates 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air with Broadwell
Both laptops also got improved Thunderbolt 2 and the 13-inch Air now comes with twice as fast SSD storage.
Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina with Broadwell
Additionally, the laptop now features the Force Touch trackpad and its battery life has been extended.
Apple launches first fanless MacBook
The new 12-inch MacBook uses the dual-core Intel Core M processor, has a fanless design, 8 GB memory, up to 512 GB flash storage, and starts at $1,299 USD.
Mar 9, 2015
Intel-powered Asus Zenfone 2 hits Taiwan
This family of 4G LTE-enabled Android handsets powered by Intel processors starts at $160 USD in Taiwan and will reach the United States market in the coming months.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge receive record pre-orders
Carriers ordered no less than 20 million Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge units during the first week since launch, a new record for Samsung.
Mar 8, 2015
Acer CXI: first Chromebox with 4K monitor support
Acer has officially introduced the CXI, the world's first Chromebox with 4K monitor support. The main highlights of the Acer CXI include an Intel Core i3 processor and 8GB of RAM.
HTC One E9 and M9 Plus leaked pics surface online
Leaked pictures of the upcoming HTC One E9 and One M9 Plus have recently surfaced online. The One E9 is expected to be be a plastic, cheaper version of the One M9 flagship.
Mar 7, 2015
Anniversary Column - An Austrian website?
10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.
Mar 6, 2015
Samsung teams up with MediaTek
While the deal is not concluded yet, recent reports claim Samsung may soon use multiple MediaTek chips for their devices, including both Android- and Tizen-powered wearables.
Verizon Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge pre-orders open April 1
While there is no official launch date yet, Verizon announced they will take pre-orders for the new Samsung handsets starting April 1.
GDC 2015 | MSI shows its new WT72 mobile workstation
The bulky 17.3-inch laptop is equipped with an Nvidia Quadro GPU and features a USB 3.1 port, but otherwise strongly resembles MSI's own GT72.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge reportedly facing display issues
Recent reports claim the handsets face touch sensitivity issues near the screen edges, more prominent on the Samsung Galaxy S6.
Apple: 13-inch MacBook Air Broadwell update is imminent
An updated 13-inch Apple MacBook Air with an Intel Broadwell processor has surfaced online in China. The updated MacBook Air comes with a Broadwell Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD 6000 Graphics.
Mar 5, 2015
Apple could be working on a waterproof iPhone
Apple has filed a patent with the United States Patent Office for a new technology that could lead to a waterproof iPhone.
Wacom Cintiq 13HD Touch is finally available
More than a year after the launch of the Wacom Cintiq 13HD, this interactive pen tablet gets a touchscreen version.
MWC 2015 | LG G3 named Best Smartphone of the Year
Next to the LG G3, the LG Watch Urbane and LG Watch Urbane LTE won no less than nine awards at MWC from various media outlets.
Production of the rumored iPad Pro scheduled to begin in September
Due to supplier issues, Apple was not able to begin manufacturing the tablet in Q1 2015 as planned originally, and it's unlikely that it will be available before the end of this year.
Intelligent Memory: 16 GB RAM modules for Broadwell notebooks
[Update] Officially, Intel's Broadwell processor can only address RAM modules up to 8 GB thus far. This is also because of the fact that bigger SODIMMs are not widely available. The small RAM manufacturer Intelligent Memory is the first to launch 16 GB modules to be compatible with current notebooks. Update: First tests were successfully conducted.
Anniversary Column - I'm not the one in charge!
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.
Anniversary Column - The newbie founders
10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.
Mar 4, 2015
MWC 2015 | Sony Xperia M4 Aqua hits Amazon
This waterproof has just been unveiled in Barcelona and Amazon already has it listed, although as "not available yet" for now.
MWC 2015 | Acer unveils Liquid Leap+ smart wearable
This innovative wearable has a minimalistic, button-free design, but is fully compatible with any Android, Windows, or iOS smartphone.
Verizon HTC One M8 finally gets Lollipop update
Owners of this flagship on Verizon can finally get HTC's Sense 6 UI and the Material Design enhancements of Android 5.0, as well as Band 4 LTE roaming and enhanced 3-way calling.
GDC 2015 | Nvidia presents SHIELD, an Android TV and gaming console for the living room
The new console is powered by Nvidia's Tegra X1 and has access to both native Android gaming and cloud-powered PC titles delivered via Nvidia GRID. Ports of popular PC games were also promised.
Mar 3, 2015
YotaPhone 2 to hit the US via Indiegogo for just $600
The dual-screen handset will reach the US this spring as previously rumored, but through a crowdfunding campaign.
MWC 2015 | SanDisk introduces iNAND 7132 eMMC storage and several storage accessories
The new storage solution employs an SLC accelerator layer in addition to the main TLC layer and promises performance that is sufficient for any existing application.
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