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The internal hard drive is the only major component that can be replaced by the end user. (Source: iFixIt)

Teardown reveals Microsoft Surface Studio has limited user upgradeability

Most major components are soldered on and cannot be replaced. However, the device appears to be fairly repairable.
Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2016 22:15
The Nexus 6P by Huawei is one of the first devices to receive the update to Android 7.1.1. (Source: Huawei)

Nexus 6P to receive Android 7.1.1 update in December

The update will be included in a security patch scheduled to go out on December 6th.
Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2016 20:18
Face Off: Toshiba Portege Z30 vs. Dell Latitude 13 7370 vs. HP EliteBook 1030 G1

Face Off: Toshiba Portege Z30 vs. Dell Latitude 13 7370 vs. HP EliteBook 1030 G1

Core m business notebooks. The "traditional" Portege Z30 stands on relatively equal ground with the the thinner and fanless alternatives from Dell and HP in terms of weight and missing features.
Allen Ngo, 29 Nov 2016 04:18
Cube's Mix Plus is a low-powered, low-cost laptop/tablet hybrid. (Source: Cube)

Kaby Lake powered Cube Mix Plus now available for pre-order

The 10.6 inch 2-in-1 sports a Core M Kaby Lake processor. Is the Chinese manufactured hybrid a good value?
Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2016 21:45
Fairphone 2 Smartphone Review

80% Fairphone 2 Smartphone Review

Good conscience. Fairphone's 2 promotes fair labor conditions and sustainability rather than exploitation and waste. With its unique, to the smartphone world, modular design that easily allows replacing components, the 5-inch Android takes a different approach than its rivals in all other aspects, as well.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AA, Adreno 330, 5", 172 g
Manuel Masiero, 28 Nov 2016 20:22
UMI Plus Smartphone Review

81% UMI Plus Smartphone Review

Plus size, small price. Budget Chinese smartphones are looking and performing better every year. The UMI Plus is no exception at the cost of a larger form factor and subpar camera.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 185 g
Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2016 07:04
The update to Android 7.0 Nougat is currently only available in the U.S. (Source: HTC)

Android 7.0 Nougat comes to HTC 10 in the U.S.

HTC made good on earlier rumors by bringing Android 7.0 to the HTC 10 on Friday.
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2016 01:52
The Spin 7 is touted as the world's thinnest convertible laptop. (Source: Acer)

Acer Spin 7 and Spin 5 now available in the United States

Acer's new Spin 7, currently the world's thinnest convertible notebook, and Spin 5 bring more options to consumers looking for a 2-in-1 device.
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2016 01:48
Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

82% Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

Imperfect. Lenovo has put a largely useless dedicated graphics card in its new 14-inch convertible. Thankfully, the other components ensure the device can do its job as a mobile office companion. In our detailed review, we will check this model and see how its limited battery life and other flaws stack up in comparison to the competition.
Intel Core i5-7200U, AMD Radeon R5 M430, 14", 1.7 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 25 Nov 2016 18:43
ZTE Axon 7 Mini Smartphone Review

84% ZTE Axon 7 Mini Smartphone Review

Is the Mini version all you need? In addition to the flagship model Axon 7, the Chinese manufacturer once again offers a Mini version of the current model. Besides the size and the features, the price was reduced as well. But can the Axon 7 Mini compete with the strong rivals?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5.2", 153 g
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Nov 2016 22:00
Vernee Mars Smartphone Review

83% Vernee Mars Smartphone Review

Edge-less. The affordable mid-range model Mars by the Chinese manufacturer Vernee is furnished with a virtually edge-less design besides a very good configuration for the price range. According to the manufacturer, the lateral edges are just 1 millimeter in width. Find out in the report how the smartphone fares compared with the strong competition.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 162 g
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Nov 2016 19:41
The Android 7.0 update (coming this week) will make the Moto Z and Moto Z Force Daydream-ready. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Z will get Nougat update this week

The Lenovo made phone will get the promised update to Android 7.0 before the end of November. The upgrade to Nougat also brings along a new feature: Daydream.
Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2016 18:56
LG V30 may be dropping the secondary display ticker

LG V30 may be dropping the secondary display ticker

Popular tech leaker Evan Blass suggests that the LG V20 successor may be a more standard smartphone with a higher screen-to-body ratio.
Allen Ngo, 23 Nov 2016 09:34
Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4

87% Huawei MediaPad M3 8.4 Tablet Review

Evolution. The successor to the MediaPad M2 of 2015 is finally here: please welcome the MediaPad M3. The new model may have almost identical measurements to the predecessor, but it is equipped with a larger, higher resolution panel, a stronger processor and a fingerprint sensor. We will check what Huawei has to offer in our detailed review.
HiSilicon Kirin 950, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 8.4", 310 g
Andreas Kilian, 21 Nov 2016 14:40
The grey bar at the top of an iPhone 6 (Plus) indicates a problem with the touch controllers.

iFixit criticizes Apple's iPhone 6 Plus multi-touch repair program

Apple started their worldwide repair program for iPhone 6 Plus users who suffer from the dreaded Touch disease but iFixit calls it too little, too late and states that Apple is not acknowledging issues with the structural stability of the case.
Alexander Fagot, 20 Nov 2016 22:16
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414 Notebook Review

88% Dell Latitude 14 Rugged 5414 Notebook Review

Robust. This robust 14-inch laptop from Dell will thrive in harsh conditions. The very bright IPS screen and the whopping 97 Wh battery ensure that this laptop is ready for wherever your work takes you.
Intel Core i5-6300U, AMD Radeon R7 M360, 14", 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Nov 2016 01:34
Lenovo Yoga 510-15IKB Notebook Review

78% Lenovo Yoga 510-15IKB Notebook Review

2-in-1 convertible laptop With the Yoga 510-15IKB, Lenovo delivers a convertible laptop in 15.6-inch format. Thanks to the 360° rotatable screen, this device offers several modes of operation.
Intel Core i5-7200U, AMD Radeon R7 M460, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Nov 2016 01:30
The Light Phone is about as simple as a mobile phone can get. (Source: Light)

Light Phone will begin shipping November 30th

After major delays, the crowd funded "anti-smartphone" will finally begin shipping to initial backers at the end of the month.
Sam Medley, 18 Nov 2016 21:52
UMi Max Smartphone Review

81% UMi Max Smartphone Review

USB Type-C for entry-level price. For a street price of 150 Euros (~$160), the Chinese manufacturer UMi is offering an interesting package: powerful hardware, a 4,000 mAh battery and the modern Type-C USB port are included in the Max model.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 199 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 Nov 2016 18:43
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 835 is built on Samsung's 10 nm process and brings some solid improvements. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 835 processor built on Samsung's 10 nm process

The new SoC is the first to be built on Samsung's new, smaller 10 nm FinFET process. This chip should bring faster performance and better energy efficiency.
Sam Medley, 17 Nov 2016 18:22
The Nook Tablet 7" is an answer to Amazon's Fire Tablet. (Source: Barnes and Noble)

Barnes and Noble officially announces Nook Tablet 7"

The Nook Tablet 7" is official, and its ready to take on the Fire tablet from rival Amazon. Will the budget priced Nook be a boon or a bust for the bookseller?
Sam Medley, 17 Nov 2016 16:44
iFixit's teardown shows that repairs will be very difficult. (Source: iFixit)

iFixit's teardown of Macbook Pro 13" with Touch Bar reveals differences, difficulties

The new Macbook Pro 13" with Touch Bar has markedly different internals from its non-Touch Bar brother, including changes that make it horribly difficult to repair.
Sam Medley, 16 Nov 2016 20:28
Coolpad Modena 2 Smartphone Review

79% Coolpad Modena 2 Smartphone Review

Cool Pad. The successor of the affordable mainstream model Modena can really live up to the company name Coolpad – the Chinese Modena 2 is one of the "coolest" smartphones we reviewed so far. But can the smartphone convince with more than just cool case temperatures? We will find out.
Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 143 g
Marcus Herbrich, 15 Nov 2016 06:38
Lenovo Yoga Book Android YB1-X90F Convertible Review

88% Lenovo Yoga Book Android YB1-X90F Convertible Review

Multitalented. Would you like a tablet which is also a graphics tablet? Want a keyboard too? The Lenovo Yoga Book Android offers all this and more. We will check how well the device performs in our in-depth review.
Intel Atom x5-Z8550, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 10.1", 690 g
Florian Wimmer, 13 Nov 2016 05:19
Asus Transformer Book T302CA-FL010T Convertible Review

83% Asus Transformer Book T302CA-FL010T Convertible Review

Steeplechase. Asus treats its 12.5-inch Transformer Book to Intel's Skylake generation and also installs a second battery into the keyboard dock. This gives the new Transformer Book longer stamina. However, the newly gained performance cannot really be utilized.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12.5", 1.5 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 12 Nov 2016 17:50
LG V20 Android flagship gets the 2017 CES Innovation Award in the wireless handsets category

CES 2017 | LG gets 21 CES 2017 Innovation Awards

The tech giant has earned awards in no less than 11 highly competitive categories, including wireless handsets, headphones, video displays, portable media players, and computer peripherals.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2016 15:15
A recent patent application from Samsung shows a smartphone that can fold over itself. (Source: Samsung patent)

Samsung applies for patent on bendable phone

A recent patent application filed by Samsung in April shows a smartphone with a bendable screen, allowing the device to be folded over itself. This patent may be related to rumors that Samsung is developing devices with bendable OLED displays.
Sam Medley, 10 Nov 2016 17:53
Sony Xperia XZ Smartphone Review

87% Sony Xperia XZ Smartphone Review

The visionary. Sony wants a revolution: the Xperia XZ aims to change our everyday life. However, with the exception of its 23 MP camera, most of its specifications are quite ordinary. Let us find out what this Sony flagship model is capable of.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.2", 161 g
Florian Wimmer, 10 Nov 2016 05:23
Lenovo Miix 510 Pro 80U10006GE Convertible Review

82% Lenovo Miix 510 Pro 80U10006GE Convertible Review

Surface Follower. A 2-in-1 following in the footsteps of the MS Surface Pro 4 will likely be compared to it. Lenovo's convertible features better connectivity and a better SSD, but the display and the cameras are lacking.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 12.2", 1.2 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 09 Nov 2016 16:44
ZTE Axon 7 Smartphone Review

87% ZTE Axon 7 Smartphone Review

Heir to the throne? With the Axon 7, ZTE is about to reach for the smartphone crown. Besides top performance and superb equipment, the 5.5-inch, high-end Android impresses with its Dolby Atmos sound system, which can fill a room with sound.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.5", 175 g
Manuel Masiero, 07 Nov 2016 04:54
Lenovo Yoga Book 2016 Windows 64GB LTE Convertible Review

86% Lenovo Yoga Book 2016 Windows 64GB LTE Convertible Review

Sketchbook for creators. Not satisfied with stylus inputting on a tablet? Lenovo now has the handy solution for all creative minds: Write with ink on paper and work digitally, anyway. The 10-millimeter Book is not an all-rounder, but it can do more than just digitize ink. Find out what this is in our detailed report.
Intel Atom x5-Z8550, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 10.1", 695 g
Sebastian Jentsch, 05 Nov 2016 15:36
Google Pixel XL Smartphone Review

88% Google Pixel XL Smartphone Review

Bombastic? High-end specifications, an excellent camera, and a large battery are supposed to justify the steep price of the google smartphone. The Google assistant and vast storage capacity for photos should do just that. But, is this sufficient?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 5.5", 168 g
Daniel Schmidt, 04 Nov 2016 21:22
Prototype of the SMACH Z, a handheld gaming PC. (Source: SMACH)

SMACH Z handheld gaming PC reaches Kickstarter goal

When people talk about handheld gaming, they typically don't mention PC titles. Startup SMACH hopes to change that conversation with their upcoming SMACH Z and SMACH Z Pro, handheld gaming PCs able to play AAA Steam releases. SMACH has turned to Kickstarter for funding, and their initial goal has been met.
Sam Medley, 04 Nov 2016 17:26
Users most satisfied with Apple and Microsoft tablets according to study

Users most satisfied with Apple and Microsoft tablets according to study

Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and Amazon are performing above user expectations while HP, Asus, Acer, and LG are below average.
Allen Ngo, 03 Nov 2016 21:09
A prototype of the Dell Smart Desk, which Dell will officially announce at CES 2017. (Source: Dell)

Dell unveils alternative to Microsoft's Surface Studio

With the announcement of the Surface Studio and Surface Dial, Microsoft has intrigued consumers with an innovative computing experience. However, Dell has recently unveiled an alternative to the Surface Studio they've been developing since 2014.
Sam Medley, 03 Nov 2016 16:16
Razer Blade Stealth (i7-7500U) Notebook Review

85% Razer Blade Stealth (i7-7500U) Notebook Review

Successful Debut. The subnotebook for gamers - introduced at CES this year - receives an update to Intel's Kaby Lake CPU-generation. The subtle performance increase is welcome, especially in conjunction with the Razer Core eGPU. Razer recently announced the availability of the new Blade Stealth and Razer Core in Germany and many other parts of Europe - good news indeed.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.3 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 02 Nov 2016 20:43
Tablet market continues to decline as of Q3 2016

Tablet market continues to decline as of Q3 2016

Apple, Lenovo, and Samsung tablet sales are down while Huawei and Amazon are up significantly from the previous year.
Allen Ngo, 02 Nov 2016 06:23
Vernee Apollo Lite to be first deca-core smartphone with Android 7.0

Vernee Apollo Lite to be first deca-core smartphone with Android 7.0

The manufacturer will begin rolling out the OTA update before the end of this year for its mainstream 5.5-inch smartphone.
Allen Ngo, 02 Nov 2016 00:13
Moto Z Play

88% Lenovo Moto Z Play Smartphone Review

The superior Z? As the cheaper sibling of the Moto Z flagship smartphone, the Moto Z Play can also be expanded via Moto Mods. As well as a larger battery, it is also equipped with a higher resolution primary camera at a much lower price. Our test reveals which features it does not have.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 165 g
Andreas Kilian, 01 Nov 2016 03:14
LG U mainstream smartphone coming to South Korea for 230 Euros

LG U mainstream smartphone coming to South Korea for 230 Euros

The 5.2-inch smartphone takes cues from the Nexus 5X while incorporating light color options and new glossy surfaces. Shipments are expected to begin before the end of this month.
Allen Ngo, 01 Nov 2016 00:44
Face Off: Asus Zenbook UX360UA vs. HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Vaio Z Flip

Face Off: Asus Zenbook UX360UA vs. HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Vaio Z Flip

Flagship convertibles. These 13-inch 2-in-1s are thin and light enough to potentially replace both your existing laptop and tablet. The new Kaby Lake Spectre x360 13 is perhaps the strongest contender in the category yet.
Allen Ngo, 31 Oct 2016 21:24
Lenovo Miix 720 Convertible: Kaby Lake CPUs, QHD+ Display & Thunderbolt 3

Lenovo Miix 720 convertible leaked: Kaby Lake CPUs, QHD+ Display & Thunderbolt 3

The Chinese manufacturer Lenovo is preparing the release of another Miix tablet. The Miix 720 is a high-end convertible, evident by its components: Thunderbolt 3, Kaby Lake U CPUs and a QHD+ display. Because of the powerful 15 W CPUs, the 720 has an active cooling system.
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Oct 2016 17:39
Lenovo Tab 3 10 Business TB3-X70L Tablet Review

82% Lenovo Tab 3 10 Business TB3-X70L Tablet Review

Well Connected. Sleek looks, mobile internet and good pricing make the Lenovo Tab 3 10 Business a suitable companion for offices. In this review, we will find out how suitable this tablet is for private use.
Mediatek MT8735, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 10.1", 509 g
Florian Wimmer, 31 Oct 2016 07:31
Dell XPS 13 9360 QHD+ i7-7500U Notebook Review

87% Dell XPS 13 9360 QHD+ i7-7500U Notebook Review

Now in Rose Gold. The Kaby Lake update adds little to an already excellent XPS 13 experience. Users will only see marginal benefits in both performance and battery life when compared to the outgoing Skylake XPS 13.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, Klaus Hinum, 30 Oct 2016 19:13
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL Smartphone Review

86% Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL Smartphone Review

Designer piece. Asus has treated the 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 to premium looks while keeping performance and configuration in mind. The outcome is a good and affordable mid-range smartphone that hardly exhibits any shortcomings in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 155 g
Manuel Masiero, 29 Oct 2016 20:38
Asus Zenpad 3 8.0

85% Asus ZenPad 3 8.0 Z581KL Tablet Review

Zen of wishes? Asus' new tablet with the size of an iPad Mini not only offers good features including WWAN modem and stereo speakers, but it is also comparatively affordable. Does the more expensive competition have a problem?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Adreno 510, 7.9", 320 g
Andreas Kilian, 29 Oct 2016 20:33
Samsung Galaxy S8 leak suggests MWC 2018 reveal

Samsung Galaxy S8 leak suggests MWC 2018 reveal

The manufacturer may be sticking to its initial plans of unveiling the Galaxy S7 successor at MWC 2018 despite the continuing Note 7 troubles. Additional rumors point to a 5.5-inch AMOLED UHD display and up to 8 GB of RAM.
Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2016 04:37
Sony Xperia X Compact Smartphone Review

87% Sony Xperia X Compact Smartphone Review

Compact and enduring, but no more high-end. Sony once again offers a Compact version of its flagship smartphone this year. However, the smaller model will have to make do with slower components from now on. Our review shows why this is not necessarily a problem.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956, Adreno 510, 4.6", 135 g
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2016 08:13
Microsoft Surface Studio AiO with 28-inch touch display and Intel Core Skylake processors

Microsoft Surface Studio AiO now official

This new AiO desktop PC has a generous 28-inch PixelSense touch display, uses a discrete NVIDIA GeForce graphics adapter with up to 4 GB VRAM, a Skylake Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, as well as up to 32 GB of memory.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Oct 2016 07:45
Asus ZenBook UX360UA Convertible Review

82% Asus ZenBook UX360UA Convertible Review

Shaky candidate. The basically good and very long-running premium-range convertible stumbles - of all things - over its redesigned hinges. The manufacturer will have to rework this feature since a shaky display prevents using it in the Laptop Mode. That is all that has to be criticized since the new ZenBook has a lot to offer.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 24 Oct 2016 20:16

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