Apple Watch 2: Components leak ahead of launch next week
Just a few days ahead of its expected launch on September 7th, some Apple Watch 2 components leaked last week and reveal a bigger battery and a thinner display.
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IFA 2016 | ZTE unveils 5.2-inch Axon 7 mini with Snapdragon 617 SoC for 300 Euros
The Axon 7 mini will integrate Dolby Atmos stereo speakers for a launch in North America and parts of Europe this September 7th.
Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge
The two flagships now receive FM radio and voice improvements, as well as the usual bug fixes.
Google: Is Project Ara, the modular smartphone concept, dead?
According to internal sources at Google who reported to Reuters, Google has stopped working on Project Ara, the ambitious modular smartphone concept, that has already faced numerous delays and changes during its history.
October 4th: Google Pixel Phones, 4K Chromecast, Daydream VR and Google Home incoming?
According to Android Police, Google might be planning a big hardware related event for October 4th, where the new Pixel Phones, a 4K-Chromecast, a Daydream VR-Viewer und Google Home will be presented to the public.
Google might replace Nexus with Pixel
After some rumors that mentioned Google's intentions to discontinue the Nexus lineup in the past, now we hear that the search giant's next-gen handsets will launch as Pixel and Pixel XL.
IFA 2016 | TP-Link intros Neffos X1 and Neffos X1 Max smartphones
Both handsets are powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 processor and feature an all-metal casing, as well as a curved back, being expected to hit the market in Q4.
HTC announces One A9s smartphone with Helio P10 SoC
The 720p 5-inch mainstream smartphone will be launching in Europe before the end of the year with 2/3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of storage for a starting price of 300 Euros.
Some Galaxy Note 7 phablets may be carrying faulty batteries
Units with batteries manufactured by ITM Semiconductor could be at risk of fire with multiple reports of overheating and permanent damage.
Lenovo Vibe P2 hits TENAA
This handset was spotted at Geekbench as well, its specs including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and a generous 5,000 mAh battery.
Lenovo True Zoom-Moto Z-MotoMod: Snazzy Labs hates it!
Just a few hours after Lenovo and Hasselblad unveiled their True Zoom MotoMod for the Moto Z series of smartphones, the first hands on videos appeared all over the internet. One in particular stands out because of its rather harsh first verdict on the quality of the module.
IFA 2016 | Finally: Lenovo and Hasselblad reveal the long awaited True Zoom Moto Z-MotoMod.
Lenovo and Hasselblad finally showed their long awaited True Zoom MotoMod for their Moto-Z series of smartphones. 300 US-Dollars will give Moto Z users true 10 times optical zoom, RAW support and a bigger pixel size camera, but no additional battery.
ZTE Nubia Z11 coming to Europe and the US
This flagship is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, next to up to 6 GB of memory and 64 GB internal storage, all for a starting price of around $550 USD on the European market.
Asus Zenfone 2 finally gets Android Marshmallow
After multiple delays, this handset that launched last year as the first sub-$300 smartphone to feature 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage gets Android 6.0.
Sony: No Android Nougat for devices with Snapdragon 800/801
Sony developers gave insight as to why there will be no Android 7 on the Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3: Seems like Google is to blame.
IFA 2016 | Archos 55 Diamond Selfie now official
This mid-range Android Marshmallow handset is powered by a Snapdragon 430 processor, but features no less than 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, as well as a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display.
Apple: iPhone 6 owners sue company because of "Touch Disease"
Apple might need to face a nationwide class-action lawsuit due to its lack of proper response to the "Touch Disease" problem on some of its iPhone 6 models from 2014.
Alcatel Fierce 4 coming soon to T-Mobile
This 5.5-inch Android Marshmallow handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, all for less than $70 USD.
Meizu m3e Star Trek edition shows up online
This special edition Android mid-ranger will have the same specs as the regular one and is expected to hit China at the same time as Star Trek Beyond.
See you on the 7th: The iPhone event invitations are out!
Apple sent out its invitations for this year's media event. It will happen on the 7th of September, like predicted, and probably give us a new iPhone and Apple Watch to talk about.
Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 (2017) spotted online
The third iteration of this smartphone lineup has been spotted on Zauba already, so we should see them launch in early 2017.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2: Curved Edge-Design and Dual Camera?
The successor to last year's Xiaomi Mi Note is rumored to feature a dual-curved screen and a dual-lens system just like the recently launched Redmi Pro.
IFA 2016 | The most important date for hardware manufacturers in Europe
IFA is becoming more and more important for IT companies. This year, new records in exhibitors and exhibition space are being expected.
Apple: Finally, the date for the iPhone launch is here... or is it?
There are new dates for the 2016 launch of Apples iPhone that would make sense. However, they are still only rumours.
WhatsApp: New features coming soon
WhatsApp doesn't develop the Android and iOS version of its App together. So the two operating systems will get different new features.
IFA 2016 | Three new 5.5 inch smartphones by Archos
The Helium LTE range by Archos will get three new models. All are 5.5 inches in size and are quite cheap.
Spyware: App warns of Pegasus infection
Spyware Pegasus can infect iOS devices and get extensive usage rights on the phone. There is now an app that warns of an infection.
IFA 2016 | Archos: Cheap LTE smartphone with finger print sensor
Archos 50f Helium comes with 32 GByte storage, Android 6 and HD display. The price is as low as 149 Euro.
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak comments on dropping the 3.5 mm audio jack
"If it's missing the 3.5mm earphone jack, that's going to tick off a lot of people".
Pink gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge coming to the US
More than four months after its arrival in South Korea and not before Europe, either, the US market finally receives this color option for the Galaxy S7 flagships.
OnePlus unveils Bullets V2 headphones
Although the price is still unkown, this new accessory promises to deliver excellent value like its $15 USD predecessor.
LG X Cam Smartphone Review
Camera expert. LG's latest product line with an "X" in its name combines mid-range smartphones with handpicked features that are normally found in the smartphone premium range. LG's X Cam stands out with a special "x-tra" in the camera section. Find out whether the camera module's quality is also "x-tra" good.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.2", 118.2 g
WhatsApp: Starts sending some user data to Facebook
Until now, Facebook and its messenger app WhatsApp have been strictly separated. Now the two companies start connecting their users' data.
Apple: New patent helps you find out who stole your iPhone
Biometric data including photos of the face, finger prints and voice recordings could be collected after your iPhone has been stolen.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launches in China
The new handset has a 5.5-inch full HD display, is powered by a MediaTek Helio X20 processor, and starts as low as $135 USD.
Samsung Veyron shows up on AnTuTu
The successor of Samsung's SM-W2016 clamshell smartphone has been spotted on AnTuTu sporting a Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.
Late bendgate effects: Is Apple ignoring dying touchscreens on the iPhone 6?
iPhone 6 users are complaining about touchscreen problems on their two year old iPhones. Is Apple ignoring a structural problem with their first iPhone 6 design?
Google Nexus 5 gets unofficial Android 7.0 firmware
Although Google decided not to offer Nougat for most existing Nexus devices, Nexus 5 users can already load an early build of Android 7.0 released by an independent developer.
Lenovo: Microsoft apps on selected Android devices
Chinese manufacturer Lenovo will install apps like Office, Skype and OneDrive on selected Android devices. Is that something that will make users happy?
Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the smartphone market
Both manufacturers almost exclusively collect all profits made in the smartphone market with larger profit margins than the rest of the competition.
Windows 10: New Update for Anniversary Edition
New update KB3176934 brings Windows 10 to version 14393.82. New features are non-existant, but there are many bug fixes.
Android 7: These devices by Sony, HTC & Lenovo will get an update
Following the release of Android 7, three manufacturers have announced which devices will get an update to Google's latest operating system.
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get a new security update
The unlocked variants of the two flagship models have just begun to receive this month’s security update all across the United States.
Google Android 7: Regular Maintenance Releases planned
Google is planning to release regular Maintenance Releases for Android 7 Nougat starting as early as this fall. According to rumors, this year's Nexus-devices could be announce together with the availability of MR 1.
Samsung Z2 launches in India
This 4-inch handset is the first Tizen-powered smartphone to feature 4G connectivity and its price in India is less than $70 USD.
Xiaomi launches MIUI 8 Android UI
Although it was introduced back in May with the Mi Max phablet, the new iteration of Xiaomi's Android UI now rolls out to older handsets, including the Redmi Note and the Mi 4i.
Samsung: Refurbished phones program next year?
Samsung could start selling refurbished high-end-smartphones next year, a Reuters-report suggests. It is unclear whether this program will launch in western markets or be limited to developing countries.
Huawei IFA-Teaser: New Sub-Brand incoming?
Rumors about a new Huawei sub-brand could be revealed during a press event September 1st at 10.30 am CEST, one day before the start of Europe's greatest trade show IFA 2016 in Berlin.
Leaked renders could be the Meizu Pro 7 or Pro 6 Plus
The next Meizu flagship may incorporate rounded Gorilla Glass edges and a dual rear camera setup with an overall design more akin to the Samsung Galaxy Edge series.
Andromium Superbook will be a second display for both Windows and Macs
The Kickstarter campaign has met its goals to begin producing a notebook shell that can act as external displays for Windows PCs, Macs, and Android devices.
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