LG teases G2 Mini ahead of MWC
Soon after the first official image became available, the specs of the upcoming handset leaked online.
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Feb 13, 2014
LG announces the G Pro 2 phablet
At 5.9 inches, the new handset dwarfs last year's model and comes with a long list of new features including 4K video recording
Feb 12, 2014
VAIO Flip 11A convertible laptop now available
11.6" Flip notebook is now available from Sony for $799.
Geeksphone Revolution smartphone with Firefox OS arrives on February 20
The Intel Atom-powered handset has a 4.7-inch qHD display, 1 GB of memory and 4 GB of internal storage and is able to boot up Firefox OS and Android. Despite its average specs, the Revolution is the first one of its kind.
ARM unveils Cortex-A17 processor, Mali-T720 GPU and Mali-V500 video processor
The new chip is 60 percent faster than the ARM Cortex-A9 and offers increased efficiency, while the Mali-T720 GPU and the Mali-V500 video processor are energy-efficient multimedia solutions for mid-range devices.
Feb 11, 2014
Nokia could release an Android-powered smartphone later this month
Industry insiders say Nokia will unveil a smartphone powered by a custom Android version at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at the end of this month.
MediaTek announces MT6595 octa-core chip
The MT6595 is a 4G LTE octa-core SOC aimed at affordable yet powerful smartphones and first devices powered by it will arrive in the second half of this year.
Samsung releases new teaser for S5 event
Teaser image hints at revamped interface on the Galaxy S5 which is set to debut later this month.
Nexus 7 confirmed for Verizon on February 13th
Verizon confirms that the LTE Nexus 7 will be available for their network starting on the 13th of February.
Feb 10, 2014
Nexus 7 battery bug reported by multiple users
The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Nexus 7 also seems to bring a few battery-related bugs in addition to some really useful new features.
HTC may build the new Nexus 10
Recent reports claim that Google will team up with HTC to launch the next-generation Nexus 10 tablet and the slate will arrive as soon as this summer.
Feb 9, 2014
Whirlscape promises to go "beyond smartwatches"
The makers of the Minuum virtual keyboard app are already working with a few smartwatch makers, but they will also bring their technology to "a couple of devices beyond smartwatches."
Feb 8, 2014
Nexus 7 2013 could hit Verizon Wireless next week
The LTE version of the notorious Asus-made tablet is expected to join Verizon's portfolio next week, most likely on the 13th.
iOS 7.1 could be coming next month
First major update to iOS 7 could be slotted for a release next month.
Feb 7, 2014
HTC smartwatch may arrive before the end of this year
The first wearable device from HTC is expected to arrive later this year, accompanied by HTC One's successor and increased marketing efforts.
Google Experience becomes Google Now
After a few months of Nexus 5 exclusivity, Google Experience becomes Google Now and could soon hit all Android devices.
LG G Pro 2 could be announced next week
LG invitation summons members of the press to an event on February 13th in Seoul where the G Pro 2 could be unveiled.
Feb 6, 2014
Intel discontinues first-gen Bay Trail Celeron and Pentium chips
Intel published several Product Change Notification documents earlier this week, showing that all Bay Trail SoCs will be discontinued during the next few months.
iKey reveals FZ-G1 Jumpseat keyboard for Panasonic's ToughPad FZ-G1
The rugged keyboard companion for Panasonic's new ToughPad tablet is expected to arrive later this month and promises to offer up to two months of battery life, a full QWERTY keypad and a trackpad capable of recognizing gestures.
Ubuntu 12.04.4 LTS is now available for download
The new long-term release features a new kernel with hardware support improvements, as well as multiple fixes and new features.
Free iPhone 4S from Verizon Wireless
The iOS 7-compatible handset is now available for free from Verizon Wireless when delivered together with a new 2-year plan, down from a retail price of $449.99.
Feb 5, 2014
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite gets a Haswell refresh
A German online store has just listed two models of a Haswell-powered Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite laptop, both expected to arrive on February 20.
Fujitsu reveals Lifebook TH90/P convertible
This new ultrabook is powered by an Intel Core i5 Haswell processor, has an IGZO panel with 2,560X1,440 pixels and offers four modes of use, as well as stylus input.
MSI refreshes GX70 and GX60 with AMD R9-M20X graphics
17.3" and 15.6" gaming laptops now feature 2GB M290X graphics along with a full-HD display and A10 CPU.
Toshiba's first Chromebook is now available in the US
The 13.3-inch Haswell-powered Chromebook by Toshiba is already available for purchase in US and the UK more than a week before its previously announced release date, which was February 16.
Blu unveils the 4.5-inch Life Pure mini Android smartphone
The 4.5-inch Android 4.2 Jelly Bean handset comes with a quad-core processor, 1 GB of memory, 16 GB of internal storage and 1080p video shooting capability.
Sony plans to sell its VAIO division
A recent report shows that Sony tries to "unload its sluggish personal computer operations" and sell the VAIO PC division to a local investment fund as it shifts focus to smartphones.
Feb 4, 2014
Nexus 5 now available in red color
LG announces that red colored Nexus 5 is now available through the Google Play store.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra successor could show up at MWC
The successor of the Xperia Z Ultra smartphone will feature a display up to 6.4 inches in size and is expected to arrive at MWC 2014 along other new Xperia devices, although it has not been officially confirmed yet.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro and Tab Pro series to hit the US on February 13
The Wi-Fi enabled Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and Tab Pro 10.1 and 8.4 can already be preordered from various online stores and will be available in the U.S. beginning Feb. 13.
Satya Nadella is Microsoft's new CEO
After 14 years, the Ballmer era ends and a new age begins for Microsoft as Satya Nadella becomes the company's third CEO in its 40-year long history.
Apple iWatch to arrive later this year
Apple could introduce the long-awaited iWatch later this year together with the iPhone 6, just as Samsung released the Galaxy Gear as a companion to Galaxy Note 3 back in September 2013.
HTC M8 could launch in late March
Recent leaks show that HTC M8 will be released in late March and looks a lot like the notorious HTC One.
Samsung sends out invitations for possible S5 event
Samsung is building up hype for an "Unpacked 5" event where the Galaxy S5 will likely be revealed.
Feb 3, 2014
InfoSonics launches the T742 KolorPad Android tablet
The new slate has a dual core processor, 7-inch capacitive display and offers 3G connectivity, a generous bundle package and a competitive price.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 update leaks online
A three-week-old version of Windows 8.1 Update 1 can be downloaded from various pirate download sites, but screenshots of a more recent build also surfaced earlier today.
Acer S7 ultrabooks with WQHD IPS displays now available in the US
Acer released the Aspire S7 ultrabook with an impressive WQHD IPS display and Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection back in December, but only now it reaches the US market.
Motorola smartwatch and phablet could launch in 2015
Google sold Motorola to Lenovo but its roadmap remains unchanged - the new Moto X has been designed already but its release date is uncertain, while a smartwatch and a tablet could arrive as soon as 2015.
Feb 2, 2014
Acer Iconia A1-830 Android tablet spotted at the FCC
The new Iconia A1-830 Android slate was unveiled a month ago at CES and now has been spotted at the FCC Center so it should hit the shelves soon.
Feb 1, 2014
Pebble appstore launches on February 3
The first open platform for sharing apps built for smartwatches launches on Monday and will be available inside the Pebble app on iOS and Android devices.
Jan 29, 2014
Motorola sold to Lenovo for $2.91 billion
Google sells Motorola Mobility to Lenovo for close to $3bn, while retaining hold on the majority of the company's patents.
MSI launches CX61 2PC multimedia notebook
The new light multimedia machine carries the NVIDIA 2 GB GT820M discrete graphics card and Intel's 4th generation i5 or i7 processors.
Jan 28, 2014
Eurocom Armadillo ships with the 1 TB Samsung 840 EVO mSATA SSD
The list of options available for this ultrabook now includes Samsung's 1 TB 840 EVO mSATA SSD.
Jan 27, 2014
Apple sets record iPhone and iPad sales during Q1 2014
Earnings report shows over 51 million iPhones and 26 million iPads sold during this past quarter.
Lenovo A3300 7-inch tablet spotted with MediaTek processor and Android 4.2
The upcoming device recently received its Bluetooth SIG certifications and will succeed last year's Lenovo A3000 as an affordable and rather basic 7-inch Android tablet.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 coming in March
Microsoft could release the first update to Windows 8.1 on March 11, but still without the Start menu.
Samsung “Galaxy Glass” smart glasses may launch in September
Samsung is working on a competitor to the upcoming Google Glass smart glasses. This product could launch as soon as September, only a few month's after Google's device.
LG confirms G Pro 2 premium smartphone
The follower of the Optimus G Pro will arrive soon running Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box, but it will also drop the "Optimus" branding. LG plans to unveil the handset next month.
Jan 25, 2014
Motorola to sell Moto X for $299 during one-hour promotion
Promotion slashes Moto X price by $100 for one hour on the 27th of January.
Jan 24, 2014
Sony re-launches the Xperia Z Ultra as a wifi only tablet
The phablet become tablet will be significantly less expensive than the original
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