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Huawei's upcoming flagship, the Honor 9, is set to be revealed before the end of the month. (Source: Huawei)

Leaping tiger: Huawei overtakes Apple in global smartphone sales

Huawei overtook Apple in global sales volume in December of 2016, according to Huawei India exec Allen Wang. This puts Huawei just behind Samsung in terms of numbers of handsets sold globally.
Douglas Black, 12 Jun 2017 10:18
Oukitel K10000 Pro smartphone ships with a 10000 mAh internal battery

Oukitel K10000 Pro smartphone ships with a 10000 mAh internal battery

The 5.5-inch Android smartphone can be used to charge other devices and is now available for $180 USD.
Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2017 20:25
The only outward difference in the updated version seems to be a thin strip of a fingerprint sensor on the upper-right of the touchpad. (Source: KKJ.cn)

XiaoMi Mi Notebook 13 updated with GeForce MX150, Kaby Lake

Xiaomi's 13-inch Mi Notebook Air has been updated for 2017 with an Nvidia GeForce MX150 GPU, Kaby Lake i5-7200U CPU, and fingerprint scanner.
Douglas Black, 11 Jun 2017 05:25
Elephone P8 Mini hits Antutu

Elephone P8 Mini hits Antutu

The Elephone P8 Mini was benchmarked on Antutu and its scores were nothing but impressive, beating the Xperia Z Ultra, HTC Desire Eye, and ZTE Blade V8.
Ricci Rox, 09 Jun 2017 08:26
Source: JXD

The JXD S192k is a Rockchip-powered Android gaming tablet

The new device is currently up for preorder and is powered by a Rockchip RK3288, 4 GB of RAM, and a 10,000 mAh battery. The device may also ship with 18 emulators preloaded onto it and a download center tailored for retro ROMs.
Sam Medley, 08 Jun 2017 21:36
Apple is on-track to open 40 Apple retail stores in China by this October. (Source: TechCrunch)

Chinese officials uncover massive data theft by local Apple employees

An underground identity-theft ring where Apple employees were selling customers' personal data was uncovered in China.
Douglas Black, 08 Jun 2017 11:15
Nubia Z17 Mini launched in India

Nubia Z17 Mini launched in India

The Z17 Mini, a more affordable version of Nubia's Z17 flagship has been launched in India. Snapdragon 652, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear Sony IMX258 sensors.
Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2017 07:56
OnePlus' latest tweet provides the time and date for its upcoming live keynote. (Source: Twitter)

OnePlus 5 launch event officially announced

The myriad teasers regarding the OnePlus 5 have finally led to an actual launch date. OnePlus will officially debut its new flagship smartphone in a live event on June 20.
John Garcia, 06 Jun 2017 18:18
Honor 9 billed for June 12 release

Honor 9 billed for June 12 release

The Honor 9 is set to be released on June 12. It will feature the Kirin 960, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2017 13:05
ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870

ZTE announces new pricey mid-range device - V870

ZTE are billed to announce the release of their new mid-range device, the V870. It will come with 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and the Snapdragon 435.
Ricci Rox, 06 Jun 2017 00:40
Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X

Xiaomi device with Snapdragon 660 to launch as the Mi 6X

Xiaomi's new device, spotted carrying a Snapdragon 660 on GFXBench a while ago, has been speculated to be released as the Mi 6X.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jun 2017 18:41
Zotac PI225 is the world's smallest mini PC

COMPUTEX 2017 | Zotac PI225 is the world's smallest mini PC

The super-thin box can be mounted on a wall and will integrate just two USB Type-C ports for video out.
Allen Ngo, 04 Jun 2017 18:32
The Malware, developed by a Chinese digital marketing company, hijacks the victim's browser and can then steal their private information or install additional malware. (Source: Check Point Threat Intelligence)

Chinese "Fireball" malware infects almost 250 million computers

Chinese company Rafotech has been found to be responsible for the current epidemic of the "Fireball" malware, which has affected nearly 250 million computers worldwide. Fireball is usually installed by piggybacking on an installer of wanted software; it then hijacks the user's browser and can then proceed to do anything from spying to dropping additional malware.
Hassan Arshad Chattha, 04 Jun 2017 06:34
New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

New budget Xiaomi device spotted in the wild

An unidentified device leaked on Weibo earlier. 5" display, Yun OS, no fingerprint reader.
Ricci Rox, 02 Jun 2017 08:56
Source: Android Pure

Oppo R11 press images leaked

The leaked press images reveal the color options of the phone and confirm some of the rumors concerning the phone's design.
Sam Medley, 02 Jun 2017 07:03
Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0

Nubia Z17 launched - Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, Quick Charge 4.0

The Nubia Z17 launched today. It features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835, UFS 2.1, 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, Quick Charge 4.0, and dual rear cameras.
Ricci Rox, 01 Jun 2017 21:31
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 renders surface

Renders of the Mi Note 3 leaked earlier in the day, with the device shown sporting dual rear cameras and a front-mounted fingerprint reader.
Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 19:53
The Gigabyte Aero 15 features smartphone-like screen bezels. (Source: Gigabyte)

COMPUTEX 2017 | Gigabyte shows off its Aero 15 notebook with thin-bezel display

Unveiled earlier this month, the Aero 15 is the centerpiece in Gigabyte's professional notebook lineup at Computex. The laptop's most noticeable feature is its nearly bezel-free display, which measures 15.6 inches yet fits into a 14-inch chassis.
John Garcia, 30 May 2017 18:42
The Lab - Crowdsourcing program for the OnePlus 5

The Lab - Crowdsourcing program for the OnePlus 5

OnePlus are back with their crowdsourcing program, The Lab, where users get the chance to win a OnePlus 5.
Ricci Rox, 30 May 2017 14:04
New Umidigi flagship on the cards - 8GB RAM, curved screen, Helio P30

New Umidigi flagship on the cards - 8GB RAM, curved screen, Helio P30

Information from UMIDIGI has touted the release of a new flagship device. It will feature 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, an ultra-wide curved screen, and MediaTek's new Helio P30.
Ricci Rox, 29 May 2017 11:00
Mysterious high-end Xiaomi device spotted on GFXBench

Mysterious high-end Xiaomi device spotted on GFXBench

A mysterious device, expected to be the Mi 6c, was spotted on GFXBench today. It was listed as carrying 6GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and the Snapdragon 660.
Ricci Rox, 28 May 2017 20:57
Chinese brands such as Huawei are positioning themselves as manufacturers of premium, innovative products fit to compete against the world's best. (Source: Digital Trends)

Chinese smartphone makers surge while Apple and Samsung see decline

A new report by Gartner Inc. reveals Chinese smartphone OEMs saw huge growth over the past year while industry giants Apple and Samsung slightly negative growth.
Douglas Black, 24 May 2017 14:50
The Huawei MateBook X. (Image: Huawei)

The MateBook X is Huawei's new flagship notebook

The MateBook X is a new compact ultrabook from Huawei that is very reminiscent of a certain rival's thin-and-light.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 23:22
Image: Huawei

Huawei announces MateBook E convertible notebook

The MateBook E improves on several aspects of the original, including a higher resolution screen, a redesigned keyboard and hinge, and options for new Kaby Lake processors.
Sam Medley, 23 May 2017 19:35
Teclast Tbook 16 Power 2-in-1 (x7-Z8750, 8 GB) Review

79% Teclast Tbook 16 Power 2-in-1 (x7-Z8750, 8 GB) Review

Magnesium. With its rare Atom x7-Z8750, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 6 / Windows 10 dual-boot capabilities, Teclast's Tbook 16 Power stands out against the crowd. By pushing it through our extensive test course we've found several problems along the way.
Intel Atom x7-Z8750, HD Graphics 405 (Braswell), 11.6", 897 g
Klaus Hinum, 19 May 2017 00:14
Jumper EZBook 3 (N3350, FHD) Laptop Review

77% Jumper EZBook 3 (N3350, FHD) Laptop Review

MacBook Air clone. Jumper updates its EZBook to the latest Apollo Lake platform with a Celeron N3350 dual-core SoC. A matte Full HD panel, low weight and, above all, its low price promise an interesting total package. Find out what compromises this little laptop has to make in the report.
Intel Celeron N3350, HD Graphics 500, 14.1", 1.2 kg
Klaus Hinum, 28 Mar 2017 18:19
Teclast Tbook 10s (x5-Z8350, FHD) Convertible Review

80% Teclast Tbook 10s (x5-Z8350, FHD) Convertible Review

Dual-OS convertible. After Chuwi's Hi10 Pro has recently passed our test course, we have yet another low-budget tablet with dual-boot functionality from the manufacturer Teclast called Tbook 10s in the test. Find out which of the two has the lead in our report.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.1", 574 g
Marcus Herbrich, 24 Mar 2017 18:03
Xiaomi Mi 5s

88% Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review

S like Special? Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone impressed us with its outstanding price-to-value ratio. This time around we'll take a look at the successor Mi 5s, which comes with more flash storage, a sturdy metal chassis and features - at the time of writing - the fastest available Snapdragon SoC.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 5.15", 145 g
Andreas Kilian, 06 Mar 2017 00:51
Xiaomi Mi Mix

87% Xiaomi Mi Mix Phablet Review

It's all about the screen. Xiaomi installs a huge 6.4-inch screen in a casing that is just a bit bigger than those of conventional premium-range smartphones into its new high-end phablet. Starting at a price of around 700 Euros (~$737), it is not exactly a bargain. Is importing the innovative handset worthwhile anyway?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 6.4", 209 g
Andreas Kilian, 07 Jan 2017 19:06
Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review

83% Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review

1-with-2. Android or Windows? Users of the Chuwi Hi10 Pro don't have to make that decision, since the Chinese hybrid tablet comes with both operating systems preinstalled. If the tablet is worth buying is the subject of our review.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.1", 562 g
Marcus Herbrich, 06 Dec 2016 06:07
Xiaomi Mi Air (13.3-inch) Notebook Review

86% Xiaomi Mi Air (13.3-inch) Notebook Review

Successful debut. Xiaomi delivers its first product into the notebook field with the Mi Notebook Air. The Chinese manufacturer does not do things in a small way and wants to play in a league with established competitors. You can read in our detailed test review whether the upstart can perform such a feat or not.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Oct 2016 10:03
Cube i7 Book CDK09 Convertible Review

78% Cube i7 Book CDK09 Convertible Review

Skylake convertible. The Cube i7 offers a fast Core m3-6Y30 SoC, 64 GB SSD, and a 10.6-inch IPS touchscreen for little money. Logically, cutbacks had to be made in many places. We will reveal where concessions have to be accepted in this test of the tablet including a keyboard dock.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 10.6", 1.4 kg
Peter Strasser, Klaus Hinum, 05 Oct 2016 07:30
Cube i9 CDK07 Docking Keyboard Review

80% Cube i9 CDK07 Docking Keyboard Review

Popular design. The CDK07 docking keyboard transforms the Cube i9 into a full-fledged convertible PC. The design of this dock is similar to that of the "Touch" cover from Microsoft. In this review, we will check how the docking keyboard fares in comparison to the Microsoft product and how good the Cube i9 is as a convertible PC.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12.2", 1.3 kg
Klaus Hinum, 18 Sep 2016 21:03
Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone Review

88% Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone Review

Light smartphone heavyweight. The newest flagship model by the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi proves that it has arrived in the premium smartphone sector. High-end specifications, a generous configuration, weight of just 129 grams, and high-quality glass casing: These clearly challenge established companies at a local street price of just below 300 Euros (~$332).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.15", 129 g
Marcus Herbrich, 27 Jul 2016 20:03
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Smartband Review

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Smartband Review

Low-cost tracker. A fitness wristband for roughly 20 Euros (~$22) with OLED panel, heart-rate monitor, IP67 certification and a battery life of over 20 days? The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi makes it possible. We tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 2 and report how it fares in everyday use.
0.46", 18 g
Marcus Herbrich, 10 Jul 2016 10:01
Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

78% Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

Chinese Surface Pro. Cube aims to challenge Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with a Skylake Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 12-inch touchscreen, aluminum casing and an M.2 SSD. In this comparison report you will find out what concessions have had to be made.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12.2", 965 g
Klaus Hinum, 13 Jun 2016 00:42
Chuwi Vi10 Ultimate 32GB Tablet Review

75% Chuwi Vi10 Ultimate 32GB Tablet Review

Power shortage Not a technical ace and always lacking power is how this 10-inch tablet with everything needed for real world use otherwise presents itself to us. First to be mentioned: Two Type-A USB ports and a relatively fast system.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 10.6", 520 g
Sebastian Jentsch, 05 Jun 2016 19:17
Chuwi Hi12 Tablet Review

78% Chuwi Hi12 Tablet Review

Low-cost Surface alternative. The old Surface Pro 3's screen, aluminum casing, up-to-date Atom and Windows 10 for an affordable price of 232 Euros (~$259) sound tempting. Read where Chuwi had to make cutbacks in the following test report.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 12", 825 g
Klaus Hinum, 27 Mar 2016 03:08
Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

86% Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

iPad Mini clone. The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi launches a 7.9-inch tablet dubbed MiPad 2 on the market that is a carbon copy of Apple's iPad Mini. Unlike its Cupertino twin, the MiPad 2 is powered by Google's Android operating system and is relatively affordable. It has quite a lot to offer for its price...
Intel Atom x5-Z8500, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 7.9", 332 g
Marcus Herbrich, 20 Mar 2016 23:36
Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

82% Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

High-end phone for a mainstream price. The Mi 4s makes a strong case for spending $300 USD on a new smartphone instead of $600 or $700 for a top-of-the-line model. Find out how the Xiaomi compares to both mainstream and flagship competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5", 133 g
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2016 17:49
Chuwi Vi8 Plus CWI519 Tablet Review

77% Chuwi Vi8 Plus CWI519 Tablet Review

Cheap Chinese tablet. The latest Atom x5-8300, Windows 10 and an IPS touchscreen for below 100 Euros (~$111)? Find out for whom this low-cost combination is suitable, and what restrictions have to be accepted in the following report.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 8", 346 g
Klaus Hinum, 15 Feb 2016 04:58
Xiaomi Redmi 3 Smartphone Review

82% Xiaomi Redmi 3 Smartphone Review

Budget price, mainstream performance. The latest affordable Redmi model from the Chinese manufacturer carries a surprisingly bright backlight and long battery runtimes with the new Snapdragon 616 SoC for just under $160 USD.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 MSM8939v2, Adreno 405, 5", 144 g
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2016 09:28
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Smartphone Review

80% Xiaomi Redmi 2 Smartphone Review

A basic solution. The Redmi 2 aims to be a mainstream smartphone for a budget price. Its humble 720p display and Snapdragon 410 SoC aren't trying to break any records, but will instead offer sufficient and reliable performance for everyday use.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 4.7", 133 g
Allen Ngo, 27 Apr 2015 08:21
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Smartphone Review

80% Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Smartphone Review

The red dragon. Xiaomi has become the third-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world, but the company's devices aren't yet prevalent in Europe or America. We took a look at the Redmi Note 4G phablet to see whether the imported Asian device is a good alternative to the usual options on the Western market.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928, Adreno 305, 5.5", 199 g
Florian Wimmer, 27 Jan 2015 06:28

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