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May 26, 2014
May 25, 2014
4 more Bay Trail chips expected before Cherry Trail launch
Intel is planning on refreshing four Bay Trail chips before launching their next generation.
Low-cost "Windows 8.1 with Bing" announced by Microsoft
New version of Windows 8.1 comes with Bing as the default search engine and will be sold at a lower cost to manufacturers.
May 24, 2014
Huawei's flagship smartphone could be the Ascend D3
Leaked image shows Huawei's supposed flagship smartphone featuring extremely narrow bezels all around.
Microsoft appears to have a successor planned for the Nokia X
Leaked specs for a Nokia X2 indicate that Microsoft has no plans on ditching their Android smartphone.
Samsung reportedly working on a standalone smartwatch
Samsung could release a smartwatch that would make phone calls and send emails without relying on a tethered smartphone.
May 23, 2014
iPhone 6 mockup photographed and measured from all sides
Romanian store has released numerous images of an iPhone 6 mockup, going to great lengths to show all of its dimensions.
May 22, 2014
Scosche launches RHYTHM+ armband heart rate monitor
This new gadget measures heart rate and tracks calories burned more accurately than a conventional chest strap and connects with smartphones, sport watches and exercise equipment.
Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 details go live thanks to online retailer
The Lenovo Golden Warrior S8 smartphone will retail for $200 and feature a 5.3" display, a Mediatek processor and a brilliantly bright golden color.
LG unveils QuickCircle case ahead of G3 launch
QuickCircle Case allows users to access important smartphone functions without opening the cover.
Asus Chromebook C200 now up for pre-order
The Chrome OS-powered notebook can be pre-ordered for $249 USD from Amazon and ExcaliberPC and should begin shipping on June 10, earlier than previously announced.
Leaked slides reveal all of the LG G3's specs
New leak shows all of the LG G3's specs, including a Snapdragon 801 CPU, a 5.5" display and a 13MP camera.
Moto 360 smartwatch could cost just $249
A contest for designing the Moto 360 watchface has the estimated price at just $249.
May 21, 2014
Lenovo claims to have overtaken Apple in PC shipments for Q4
Lenovo's earnings report for the 4th fiscal quarter has them surpassing Apple with the third most PC shipments in the US.
Opinion: Surface Pro 3 - Quality Tablet PC but not mainstream
After having some time to consider what just happened with the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 we come to a conclusion with our thoughts. Microsoft has a superbly engineered product in the Surface Pro 3, best-of-breed as it were, but it’s too early for mainstream 2-in-1 customers.
LG Lifeband Touch now available in the US
The first wearable activity tracker of the South Korean company can be purchased from Best Buy and is $50 USD cheaper than the competing Samsung Gear Fit.
May 20, 2014
Chrome OS update now available with folder support and Hotwording
Google is pushing out an update for most Chromebooks that brings with it folder support, Hotwording and improved window controls.
China bans Windows 8 from government computers
The Chinese government has decided to avoid Windows 8 and it could soon switch to its own operating system based on Linux.
Microsoft announces Surface Pro 3 with 12" screen and $799 price tag
Successor to the Surface Pro 2 announced at a New York event with a slimmer profile, a larger screen and improved accessories.
LG L35 unveiled in Germany
The new member of the L Series III family has a a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, 512 MB of memory, 4 GB of internal storage and runs Android KitKat out of the box.
HP 7 Plus arrives in the US
This 7-inch Android slate costs only $100 USD and comes loaded with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, Kingsoft Office and 25 GB of free lifetime cloud storage.
Toshiba announces Dynabook Kira L93 convertible
This 13.3-inch WQHD portable has seven usage modes, comes loaded with Windows 8.1 and features an Intel Haswell processor.
May 19, 2014
Samsung dominates the smartwatch market
According to the latest statistics Samsung controls over 70 percent of the smartwatch market with around 500,000 units sold during Q1 2014.
Asus TP300L convertible to feature Intel Haswell processor and NVIDIA graphics
This upcoming Lenovo Yoga-style convertible appeared at the FCC earlier this month and now the first specs have been revealed - Intel Haswell processor and NVIDIA graphics.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime to feature aluminum body and improved specs
New leaks reveal the looks and specs of the upcoming premium handset which appears to be in pre-production stage and could launch in June as previously rumored.
Google drops Nexus, Android Silver could launch in February 2015
A recent stream of Twitter posts by evleaks reveals that no more Google Nexus devices will be launched and Android Silver will arrive next February.
May 18, 2014
Google increases Chromebook support to 5 years rather than 4
Google will now support Chromebooks for 5 years after their launch rather than the previous 4 years.
Microsoft could unveil Surface Pro 3 this Tuesday
Rumors hint at a Haswell-powered Surface Pro 3 that will be larger than the Pro 2 and could come as soon as this Tuesday.
May 17, 2014
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 4 Education tablet intended for schools
Galaxy Tab 4 Education comes with a protective case and Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the device from the daily hardships of a classroom.
Apple and Motorola settle patent dispute
Companies agree to drop lawsuits against each other, signaling an end to their long dispute.
May 16, 2014
Lenovo Ideapad Flex 10 first impressions
The Lenovo Ideapad Flex 10 is currently going through a full review here at Notebookcheck but if you're interested in some early thoughts, read-on.
May 15, 2014
Google Play Store now accepts PayPal as a payment option
Android users now have the option to pay with PayPal when purchasing items in the Google Play Store.
Samsung Galaxy Premiere event to be held on June 12
The headline of the event is "Tab into Color" and it will probably reveal the first Samsung tablets with Super AMOLED display, as well as the company's largest slate with a 13.3-inch screen.
Sparkbeats case for iPhone 5/5S now available
This case bends the light from the LED flash of the iPhone through channels built into the casing and comes with an app for changing settings on the go.
HTC One mini 2 launched with 4.5" screen but no UltraPixel camera
Counterpart to the HTC One M8 features the same design in a smaller frame with the same three colors.
May 14, 2014
AT&T HTC One M8 updated with Extreme Power Saving mode
Update adds Extreme Power Saving mode to AT&T HTC One M8 smartphones, adding the feature which has been missing from most US versions of the device.
Motorola DROID RAZR HD, MAXX HD and RAZR M receive the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update
These three Motorola handsets are finally receiving their Android 4.4.2 KitKat update from Verizon Wireless as promised one month ago.
Apple iPad could get split-screen multitasking with iOS 8 next month
The popular tablet family could soon get a split screen mode that allows users to simultaneously run two apps, claim the latest rumors.
Samsung controls 22.6 percent of the global tablet PC market
The South Korean shipped 12.8 million tablet PCs during the last quarter and closed the gap on Apple and its iPad lineup.
Google opening up Glass program to people in the US
Beta program is now available to all customers within the United States for $1,500.
May 13, 2014
Archos ArcBook Android netbook launches in June
The 10.1-inch device has low-end specs but offers good value for the money with up to 9 hours of battery life and Office Suite 6 preinstalled.
Motorola launches Moto E smartphone for $129
Budget smartphone features 4.3" display and a 1.2GHz Snapdragon CPU, retails for just $129 unlocked.
Lenovo launches ThinkPad Tablet 10 with quad-core Atom CPU
10" Windows 8 tablet coming in June for $599.
May 12, 2014
Samsung 13.3-inch tablet could arrive soon
A new leak reveals that Samsung's upcoming 13.3-inch slate will feature an LCD screen with 2,560X1,600 pixels and will be available in 3G and Wi-Fi versions.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime spotted online
Samsung did not confirm the handset yet, but the Galaxy S5 Prime has just been spotted listed on a South Korean website as SM-G906S and features a Snapdragon 805 processor and 3 GB RAM.
LG announces three new G Pad Android tablets
The LG G Pad 7.0, LG G Pad 8.0 and LG G Pad 10.1 have just been announced, but specs and availability information will be available in the coming weeks.
Pokini TAB A8 rugged dual OS tablet coming next month
This 8.3-inch slate features an Intel quad-core Bay Trail processor, a Full HD display that can be used while wearing gloves, 2 GB of memory and runs both Android and Windows.
Image leaks of HP tablet with heavy bezel
Image leaks of an HP tablet running Android and featuring a very large bezel.
May 11, 2014
HP TouchPad gets unofficial Android 4.4.2 KitKat update
Although not running flawless yet on the device, Android 4.4.2 KitKat can now be installed on the three-year old 9.7-inch slate which shipped loaded with webOS 3.0 on launch.
Samsung's May 28th event won't include any new products
Samsung confirms that May 28th event is not a product announcement.
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