Samsung will not buy BlackBerry
While recent rumors revealed that Samsung wants to take over BlackBerry for no less than $7.5 billion, the later has just issued an official statement that denies such claims.
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Jan 14, 2015
Oppo officially announces R1C smartphone
The highlights of the new device are its sapphire glass back panel and a 64-bit SoC.
Mainstream support for Windows 7 ends
While Windows 7 will no longer get any new Service Pack, minor security patches will be provided until January 14, 2020.
Microsoft unveils cheap Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 smartphones
Hoping to capitalize on its position in emerging markets, today Microsoft announced two new Windows smartphones aimed at the entry-level segment. The new Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 are two of the cheapest smartphones ever launched with Windows.
Reuters: Sony looking to sell its mobile and TV divisions
According to a recent Reuters report, Sony officials are now looking to sell the company's mobile and TV divisions. Both are currently losing money for the Japanese firm in markets that are becoming increasingly difficult to participate in.
HTC Hima Ace Plus leaked specs include 5.5-inch QHD display
According to a fresh rumor, HTC will release a phablet version of the HTC M9 Hima at some point later in the year. The handset is said to feature a Snapdragon 810 chipset and 5.5-inch display.
12-inch Apple MacBook Air: release date rumored for Q1 2015
A recent rumor claims that contract manufacturer Quanta has already begun mass-producing the 12-inch Apple MacBook Air. The report also claims that Apple is planning to launch the MacBook Air 12 by the end of the first quarter.
Samsung finally launches Tizen-powered Z1 smartphone
The first smartphone powered by Samsung's own Tizen OS finally launches in India after multiple delays, packing a 4-inch PLS screen, dual-core processor, 768 MB of memory, 4 GB internal storage and microSD support, all for under $100 USD.
Jan 13, 2015
Sharp presents Aquos Crystal X smartphone
As promised earlier, the Japanese manufacturer releases a more advanced smartphone based on the same concept as the budget Aquos Crystal X.
Xiaomi Mi5 photos and AnTuTu score leak online
The new flagship smartphone from Xiaomi, the Mi5, will be officially unveiled this Thursday. A couple of days before the announcement, several photos of the handset have found their way online, completed by the AnTuTu score obtained by the Mi5.
Lenovo Tab 2 A7-10 hits the Indian market priced at only $80 USD
This low-end 7-inch Android slate debuts via Snapdeal and features a quad-core processor, IPS display and WiFi connectivity.
OnePlus One sold close to one million units last year
OnePlus came close to selling one million One smartphones during 2014 and failed to surpass this barrier mainly due to insufficient supply capacity, but OnePlus aims much higher for 2015 - improved customers service, refined operations, more handset models.
HP extends webOS cloud services support by two months
The shutdown of webOS cloud services was scheduled for January 15, but HP decided to maintain support for two extra months, so support is now set to end on March 15.
Jan 12, 2015
Samsung Galaxy J1 images leak online
A rich image gallery showing the Galaxy J1 smartphone hits the Web less than a month after the handset's features made it online.
Panasonic announces Toughpad FZ-R1 mobile POS tablet
This device is the world’s first Windows 8.1 slate to integrate a Europay, MasterCard and Visa (EMV) reader for secure payments, offering built-in chip and PIN combined with signature technology for enhanced security.
Amazon Germany now taking LG Flex 2 pre-orders at 599 Euro
A few German retailers including Amazon have started taking pre-orders for the LG G Flex 2. The curved smartphone will be priced at 600 Euros when it launches on a currently undisclosed date.
Oppo is planning to launch two new smartphones on Wednesday
64-bit SoCs from Mediatek and Qualcomm will be used as well as 13-megapixel cameras.
CES 2015 | MSI GS30 Shadow gaming notebook officially announced
The MSI GS30 Shadow is a particularly thin and light gaming laptop. With the main goal of portability, the manufactured to decided delegate the high-performance GPU processing required in modern games to an external dock.
CES 2015 | MSI unveils GE62 and GE72 Apache gaming laptops
The GE62 and the GE72 are two new additions to the MSI Apache series of gaming laptops. The main highlights are powerful components, illuminated keyboards, and very thin profiles.
CES 2015 | Polaroid L series Android tablets coming this spring
These two low-end slates begin at $99 and will ship loaded with Android Lollipop starting this spring.
Samsung officially introduces Galaxy A7, global availability still unknown
This Android-powered 5.5-inch device with 4G LTE connectivity has been detailed on a post on Samsung's global blog, but availability and price are still not public.
Jan 11, 2015
CES 2015 | Samsung grabs no less than 80 awards
Samsung scored almost twice awards than LG across multiple categories, including TV, home theater system, home appliance, mobile phone, tablets, software, and computer component categories.
Jan 10, 2015
CES 2015 | Panasonic Lumix CM1 coming to the US via AT&T and T-Mobile
This device brings together a point-and-shoot camera with manual control ring and a powerful Android smartphone, but it costs no less than $1,000 USD unlocked.
Jan 9, 2015
The iPhone turns 8 years old today
Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone handset in San Francisco way back in 2007, taking Apple and the whole mobile industry where they have never been before.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge hits Verizon
The first handset in the Edge series comes with an impressive QHD display and a 16 MP main camera. It retails for $399 USD when tied to a Verizon Wireless contract and for $799 USD unlocked.
Toshiba announces new Qosmio X70-B and Satellite P70-B notebooks
After introducing multiple new models in the 17.3-inch Qosmio X70-B and Satellite P70-B series last month, today Toshiba unveiled three new high-end notebooks in the series. Depending on the model, prices range from 1000 to 1450 Euro.
CES 2015 | LG wins no less than 41 awards
LG G Flex 2 is LG's most acclaimed product shown at CES 2015, together with the company's line of TVs and various other devices bringing 41 awards to the South Korean company.
MacBook Air gets a redesign, might appear in gold and space grey
Apple's fanless ultrabook with USB Type C is expected to debut at WWDC 2015 this summer.
Jan 8, 2015
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max hits South Korea tomorrow
This 5.25-inch Android handset comes with 4G LTE, 5 MP front camera with 120 degree lens, a new pattern on the back, and a price of almost $300 USD.
CES 2015 | Toshiba intros the Encore 2 Write Windows tablet
This Windows 8.1-powered slate is available in 10.1- and 8-inch variants and was specifically made to write and take notes, edit photos, and more.
CES 2015 | Asus presents the Transformer Book Chi convertible series
Asus originally unveiled the 13-inch Transformer Book Chi 300 at Computex 2014 in Taipei, but now the manufacturer also unveiled two smaller and less powerful versions. The three members of the Transformer Book Chi series will all launch this February.
Preview of Microsoft Office for Android is now available for everyone
The preview of the Office for Android suite optimized for tablets can be tested now by anyone without having to sign up, as its apps can be freely downloaded from the Google Play Store.
Samsung officially unveils the Galaxy A7, its thinnest smartphone yet
Samsung has officially confirmed the Galaxy A7 by previewing it in Malaysia at the Galaxy A3 / A5 local launch event. At 6.3 mm, the Galaxy A7 is the thinnest smartphone that Samsung ever made.
CES 2015 | Sony reveals stainless steel SmartWatch 3
This new version of the company's smartwatch rolls out globally in February, next to a new SmartWatch 3 holder that allows the customization of the wearable with any standard 24 mm strap.
CES 2015 | Toshiba unveils the Satellite Click Mini 2-in-1
The Toshiba Satellite Click Mini is an entry-level 2-in-1 convertible running Windows 8.1. The device comes with an 8.9-inch display and features an Intel Atom Z3735F processor.
CES 2015 | HP updates ZBook 14 with Broadwell, introduces ZBook 15u
These workstation ultrabooks offer extensive hardware customization and four OS choices.
CES 2015 | Alcatel OneTouch unveils Pop 10 4G LTE convertible tablet
This new 4G LTE Android slate has a 10.1-inch IPS display, quad-core processor, detachable keyboard dock, and is Alcatel OneTouch's first 2-in-1 convertible.
CES 2015 | Dell Venue 8 7840 with Intel RealSense 3D camera is now available via BestBuy
This Android tablet with 8.4-inch OLED display now features Intel RealSense technology and can be purchased for $399.99 USD.
Jan 7, 2015
CES 2015 | Dell launches new XPS 13 notebook, updates the old XPS 15 to QHD
The new Dell XPS 13 is the world's smallest 13-inch Ultrabook. Thanks to the ultra slim 5.5 mm bezels around the display, the XPS 13 is about as big as an 11-inch notebook.
CES 2015 | MediaTek unveils MT2601 SoC designed for Android Wear-powered devices
The new chip supports qHD display resolution and integrates a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor and Mali-400 MP graphics.
CES 2015 | The Blu Studio Energy is a budget Android smartphone with a 5000mAh battery
The BLU Studio Energy is an affordable Android smartphone that incorporates a 5000mAh battery. The 10mm thick handset will be priced at $179 when it launches later in January.
CES 2015 | Blu Vivo Air offers 4G LTE and a quad-core processor for less than $200 USD
BLU Products' new flagship device is only 0.2 inches thick and has a case made of aluminum magnesium alloy, comes with a quad-core processor and 4G LTE connectivity, but sells unlocked for only $199 USD.
CES 2015 | Dell presents updated Alienware 15 and 17 laptops
The refresh puts an emphasis on thinner, lighter cases and the external graphics amplifier connection.
CES 2015 | HTC launches the Desire 320 Android smartphone
HTC Desire 310's successor comes with Android KitKat and packs a quad-core processor, 1 GB of memory and 8 GB of internal storage, a 5 MP camera, as well as a 2100 mAh battery that provides up to 12 hours of talk time.
CES 2015 | Kodak and Bullitt unveil IM5 smartphone
The first smartphone by Kodak has a 5-inch screen, quad-core processor, 13 MP rear camera, and comes loaded with a customized Android KitKat version.
Jan 6, 2015
CES 2015 | MSI presents GT80 Titan gaming laptop with GTX 980M SLI
The gaming powerhouse features an oddly placed mechanical keyboard and a digital trackpad.
CES 2015 | Razer Nabu X goes on sale next week
This new wearable wristband does not have a screen, as it uses 3 colored LED lights and vibration motors instead, but also comes much cheaper than last year's Nabu smartband.
CES 2015 | Aorus unleashes the X5 gaming laptop
This new gaming machine is the world's first 15.6-inch laptop that features a 4K IGZO display and NVIDIA GTX 965M SLI graphics.
CES 2015 | The Gigabyte P37X is the world's lightest 17.3-inch gaming laptop
At CES 2015 in Las Vegas, Gigabyte has unveiled the P37X notebook. According to the manufacturer, this is the world's lightest 17.3-inch gaming notebook.
CES 2015 | Sony's new Android-based Walkman to be priced at $1,200
The Sony NW-ZX2 is the latest and by the far the most expensive Walkman from Sony. The player features a 4-inch display, and is based on Android 4.2 JellyBean. The price is set at $1200.
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