Microsoft Cortana hits four new markets
The Redmond giant launches an update to the Windows Phone Developer Preview Program that brings the Cortana virtual assistant to France, Italy, Germany, and Spain, but not as a full version yet.
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Dec 8, 2014
Dec 5, 2014
Google Project Tango tablet starts at $1,024 USD
The 7-inch slate capable to map the space around it in 3D is now available for purchase in both black or white and should ship in 1-2 days once ordered.
Samsung Galaxy S6 spotted in the AnTuTu database
A Chinese website spotted the European version of the Galaxy S6 on the AnTuTu website, revealing a 5.5-inch QHD display and a Samsung Exynos 7420 processor with Mali-T760 graphics.
iPhone 6 Plus dominates the US phablet market
Apple's first large screen iPhone accounted for over 40 percent of the sales in its category during the three-month period ending with October, although it has been up for sale only for about a month at the end of this period.
HTC One M9 specs leak online once again
The new alleged specs of the upcoming flagship are different to the ones mentioned earlier this week and include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC, 20.7 MP main camera, HTC Sense 7.0 UI and a 2840 mAh battery.
T-Mobile delays launch of Nexus 9
This 9-inch HTC tablet loaded with pure Android will hit T-Mobile "on a date to be determined" instead of early December as they previously announced.
Dec 4, 2014
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 appears to have problems
The next-gen chip overheats and also slows down due to its problematic RAM controller. This could leave various devices without their primary processor choice, for example the Galaxy S6.
Samsung to discontinue WatchON service on December 31
WatchON service will shut down at the end of 2014 across the whole world, except South Korea and the United States.
Huawei unveils octa-core Kirin 620 SoC
The new 28nm chip runs at 1.2 GHz, has no less than 8 ARM cores and targets the mid-range segment of the market, but no devices powered by it have been announced yet.
Opera buys mobile ad network AdVine
Opera Mediaworks' move brings millions of consumers in Africa within the reach of global and local advertisers via its rich-media and video campaign platform, currently the largest independent mobile advertising platform in the world.
Google updates Android Lollipop to version 5.0.1
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop shows up only a month after the major 5.0 release and images for various Nexus devices can be already downloaded directly from Google.
Dec 3, 2014
Samsung mobile GPU coming in mid-2015
While an official confirmation is expected for February, the first SoC completely designed by Samsung is expected to arrive later next year, but in time to equip the next-gen Note phablet.
Intel and Luxottica announce long-term partnership
This partnership aims to blend premium, luxury and sports eyewear with wearable smart technology, thus producing fashionable smartglasses.
Windows 10 build 9888 leaks online
This build is intended for Microsoft partners and can be downloaded from various file sharing websites already, while the next official release for the public is expected to launch in January.
Gigabyte's P35X gaming notebook launches in the US on Dec 5th
Gigabyte has recently announced that its P35X gaming notebook will be launched in the US on December 5th. The manufacturer has yet to unveil the price, but judging on the high-end specs, the P35X won't come cheap.
Toshiba unveils new Qosmio and Satellite notebooks
Toshiba has just unveiled a range of new notebooks. The Japanese manufacturer introduced new models in the Qosmio X70-B, Satellite C50, L50-B, B-L50D, P50-B, B-C70, P70-B and B-S70 series. The new notebooks come with 15.6 or 17.3 inch displays and will be priced between 300 and 1450 Euro.
Verizon Galaxy Note 3 receives Android 4.4.4 update
The Samsung phablet does not get Lollipop yet, but a new KitKat update that comes with improvements and fixes, as well as a few preloaded apps, including Find My Mobile and Kids Mode stub in Widget Tray.
OnePlus One successor confirmed for 2015
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei confirms that OnePlus Two should launch by the end of Q3 2015 if everything goes as planned.
Dec 2, 2014
Samsung Galaxy S4 gets minor update, Android 5.0 Lollipop coming soon
While Verizon's handsets only fixes two issues, the Lollipop update for Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition has been spotted in Beta stage and should become available soon.
Lenovo announces ThinkPad W550s mobile workstation
The newest member of Lenovo's mobile workstation line features a 5th generation Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA Quadro graphics, 3K IPS display options with optional touch panel, as well as increased security and manageability.
Intel acquires PasswordBox
This purchase is effective immediately and the entire PasswordBox team joined Intel Security to help create a safe and secure digital world.
Android KitKat accounts for 34 percent of all Google Play traffic
Fresh data from Google reveals that Jelly Bean still is the most popular Android version, closely followed by KitKat.
HTC One M9 leaks online
The upcoming HTC flagship is expected to have a 5.5-inch QHD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, 16 MP rear camera and up to 128 GB internal storage.
HP India launches the 6-inch Slate 6 VoiceTab II
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has just launched a new small tablet in the Indian market. The new product is called the HP Slate 6 VoiceTab II, and is priced at the equivalent of roughly $260.
Toshiba unveils the new Portégé Z30-A-1CR business notebook
Toshiba has recently unveiled a new member of its Portégé Z30-A business notebook series, the Portégé Z30-A-1C. The LTE-enabled notebook comes with a 13.3-inch display and will be priced at 1750 Euros in Europe.
Microsoft Lumia 1030 prototype leaks online
It looks like a Microsoft Lumia 1030 prototype has been leaked on a Chinese auction site. The device has been referred to in the past as the "Nokia Lumia McLaren" and is rumored to be a successor to the Lumia 1020.
Microsoft buys Acompli
Acompli provides email and calendar apps for both iOS and Android platforms and they will soon join the Microsoft Outlook team.
Dec 1, 2014
Intel will power next-gen Google Glass smartglasses
Google's Internet-connected eyewear will soon be powered by an Intel chip which is going to replace the Texas Instruments SoC used by the first version of this notorious wearable.
Razer Nabu smartband launches tomorrow
This smartband goes on sale in the United States tomorrow for $99.99 USD, but early adopters can get it for $20 USD less.
CES 2015 | LG may announce G Flex successor next month
Industry insiders reveal that G Flex 2 will bring major improvements over its predecessor and will launch at CES 2015 in January, although LG still has to confirm this.
QNAP announces SSD NAS models TS-451S, TS-453S Pro and TS-853S Pro
These new Turbo NAS models can accommodate up to eight 2.5-inch drives and offer excellent performance and features in a small package.
Nov 30, 2014
Apple iPad Pro specs leaked
Apple is working on a larger iPad to take on the Microsoft Surface Pro range. Leaked sketches and specifications tell us more about the "iPad Pro."
LG readying Surface Pro 3 competitor
Reports suggest that Korean giant LG is readying its own convertible notebook hybrid to take on the Microsoft Surface Pro 3.
Nov 29, 2014
HTC Desire 620 leaks online
This mid-range 5-inch Android handset has an all-plastic build, uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC coupled with 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal storage and microSD support.
Nov 27, 2014
IDC: Global PC market shrinks 2.7 percent in 2014
IDC, one of the leading market analysis firms, has just released its worldwide PC shipments forecast for 2014. The company says that the global PC market will contract 2.7 percent in 2014, a smaller decline than what IDC previously expected.
iPhone 6 and 6 Plus: customers complain about easily scratchable display glass
A growing number of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users are complaining that the display glass on their handset scratched too easily, raising concerns regarding the smartphone's build quality.
Kogan releases $329 Windows 8.1 notebook
Kogan has released an affordable 15.6" notebook which runs on Windows 8.1 that costs only $329 and is rated for 9.5 hours of battery life.
Microsoft will release Windows 10 Consumer Preview in January
Microsoft plans to reveal new consumer features of Windows 10, their new cross-platform flexible OS, at an event in January, 2015.
Nov 26, 2014
Intel Plans To Continue Subsidizing Tablets
Contrary to previous rumors, sources say that Intel plans to continue subsidizing tablets powered using its mobile chips.
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Samsung plans to shut down ChatOn, retires Fitness with Gear app
The South Korean company's global sales are slowing down and they decided to drop the ChatOn messaging service, as well as Fitness with Gear, its data being integrated into S Health.
Nov 25, 2014
Sony Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z4 Ultra rumored to come with Snapdragon 805 chips
According to recent rumors, the Sony Xperia Z4 and Xperia Z4 Ultra will both be based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805. This contradicts previous rumors which indicated the presence of the Snapdragon 810 in Sony's upcoming flagship handsets.
Qualcomm unveils reference Snapdragon 810 smartphone and tablet
Qualcomm has just unveiled smartphone and tablet reference devices based on the upcoming Snapdragon 810 SoC. As mobile developer platforms, these devices are not aimed at the consumer market, but still provide a sneak peak into next year's technology.
T-Mobile sells pure Nexus 6
T-Mobile's Nexus 6 phablet comes with no carrier branding and no bloatware, as the company decided to listen to the customers who want their Google handsets as "pure" as they come from the manufacturer.
Nov 21, 2014
Intel Atom-powered Jolla Tablet to arrive in Q2 2015
This Sailfish OS-powered slate is the world’s first crowdsourced tablet project on Indiegogo ($189 USD a piece for the first batch) and should arrive next year.
Nov 20, 2014
Acer launches TravelMate B115
This 11.6-inch Windows 8.1 notebook uses the Intel Celeron N2940 processor, next to 4 GB of memory and a 500 GB hard drive.
Samsung launches Milk Video service
This new service delivers a premium mobile video experience to Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy Note users.
Nov 19, 2014
Samsung to offer over 160 deals on Black Friday
Samsung's list of holiday deals includes solid price cuts for tablets, SSDs, TVs, digital cameras, Chromebooks, and more.
Nov 18, 2014
Marvell debuts ARMADA Mobile PXA1936 SoC
This new chip has eight Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.5 GHz and will soon target the high-end sector of the market as first devices to use it are expected to arrive in early 2015.
Nokia reveals N1 Android tablet
This new 7.9-inch slate has a one-piece aluminum design, uses a quad-core Intel Atom, and will debut in China in early 2015.
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