PC market expected to drop 2.7 percent by year's end
Laptops will rise to make up over 40 percent of the PC market in the next five years at the expense of desktops and traditional slate tablets.
Nov 30, 2017
Samsung has acquired AI startup Fluenty
Fluenty has recently become the first South Korean AI startup to join Samsung on their path to a much better Bixby virtual assistant. As usual, the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Bitcoin breaks the US$10000 barrier for the first time, hits high of US$11377
Bitcoin's meteoric rise jumped sharply from last week as it moved from around US$8,000 to a high of US$11,377. This is doubly impressive when you consider that on new years day the cryptocurrency was sitting just under US$1,000
76 new external reviews +
CNet: Acer Predator Triton 700 review, Igeekphone: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Design, Hardware, OS, Antutu, Camera, Battery Review, Chinahandys.net: Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Convertible-Notebook mit hellem Full HD-Display, Gameswelt: Kleines Notebook, große Power, Gameswelt: Gaming-Notebook mit GTX 1070, Android Mag: Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL, Curved: Razer Phone 2017 das Gamer-Smartphone, Android Mag: Motorola MOTO X4, Inside Handy: Google Pixel 2 XL, Android Mag: Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL, Inside Handy: Ambitioniert-altbackener Akkukönner, Computerbase: Sieh mich an, wenn du was willst, Frankfurter Allgemeine: China gegen Cupertino, Android Mag: Nokia 8, Tech Stage: Apple iPhone X der Zukunft gegenüberstehen, Technik Surfer: Huawei Nova 2 Der Selfie-Superstar hat sich verknipst, Pocket Lint: Apple iPhone X, Tech Stage: Apple iPhone 8 tolles Smartphone ohne Wow-Effekt, Inside Handy: Der Filou aus Frankreich, ChinaMobileMag: Vernee Mix 2, Netzwelt: Honor 6X-Nachfolger will mit 18:9-Display punkten, Allround-PC.com: Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13,3, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Das doppelte Flottchen, Spiegel Online: Ein bisschen mehr Bildschirm, viel mehr Marketing, Tech Stage: Top-Handy mit Android One!, Tech Stage: 6-Zoll-China-Phablet mit 18:9-Display, n-tv: Honor 7X ist ein günstiger Display-Riese, RP-Online: Huawei Mate 10 Pro die Kamera denkt mit, Tech Stage: OnePlus 5T, PCtipp.ch: Nokia 8, Notebooksbilliger Blog: das HTC U11 life im Alltag, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Viel Smartphone für wenig Geld, A1 Blog: Phablet mit KI & Leica Dualkamera, ZDNet: Kamera gut, aber nicht spitze, Chinahandys.net: Honor 9, Curved: Mehr Smartphone braucht man nicht, Android Mag: Xiaomi Mi 5X, Android Mag: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Chinahandys.net: Elephone S8, Android Mag: LG V30, Android User: BQ Aquaris V, Android Pit: Der Zwilling des Pixel 2, Android Pit: Drei Tage wach, Android Pit: Xiaomi Mi Note 3 ein großes Mi 6 mit weniger Leistung, Android Pit: An den richtigen Stellschrauben gedreht, Techradar: Acer Predator Triton 700 review, PC Mag: Aorus X9, Unbox: Lenovo K8 Note Quick Review: Another Mid-Range Contender Emerges, Laptop Media: Moto E4 quick review – one of the best budget options this year, NDTV Gadgets: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 First Impressions, NDTV Gadgets: Oppo F5 First Impressions, NDTV Gadgets: Acer Predator Helios 300 Review, NDTV Gadgets: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Review, NDTV Gadgets: Oppo F5 Review, India Today: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 review: Good selfies but display, rear camera hold it back, CNet: Lenovo Tab 4 (8-inch) review:, CNet: Samsung Galaxy S8 Active review:, Techradar: Amazon Fire HD 10 (2017) review, Techradar: Aorus X9 review, PC Mag: Alcatel Idol 5, Techradar: Toshiba Tecra X40-D-10H review, PC Mag: Toshiba Portege X20W-D, India Today: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 first impressions: This affordable selfie phone packs a punch, Yugatech: OPPO F5 Review, PC Mag: Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, The Mobile Indian: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Review: Upping the selfie game?, Unbox: OPPO F5 Review: The Selfie Expert Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeve, The Mobile Indian: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 First Impressions: Standard design, promising selfie camera, Gadgets Now: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Review: A good buy, but may not be for selfie lovers, Unbox: OPPO F5 Unboxing and Quick Review: A Smarter Selfie Expert?, Gadgets Now: Nokia 8 review: This comeback kid makes a solid statement, Mobygyaan: Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Hands-On [Images], Mobygyaan: OPPO F5 Hands-on [Images], T3: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 review: this portable powerhouse is a glass-backed doozy, Stuff TV: Oppo F5 review
OnePlus 5T Lava Red Limited Edition hits China
Although a Star Wars-themed special edition was apparently on its way, OnePlus only released a Lava Red Limited Edition of the 5T flagship. Sadly, it is only available in China for now.
Nov 29, 2017
Shake your Samsung Galaxy S8 to help its camera focus properly
As strange as it may seem, Samsung recommends a "gentle tap to the back" or "a small shake" of their Galaxy S8 to those who complain that their phone's main camera is taking blurry photos and has problems focusing.
Sony Xperia X Performance gets Android Oreo
Next to the Xperia XZ and XZs, the Sony Xperia X Performance also receives the Android Oreo update this month. The new firmware includes the latest security patch from Google and comes with new features such as autofill, smart text selection, Xperia Actions, and more.
Fujitsu LifeBook E746 (i5-6200U, HD520) Laptop Review
Individual and portable. The Fujitsu LifeBook E746 is a modular 14-inch business notebook. It offers a wide range of configuration options and can be easily adapted to personal needs, even after purchase. But this also affects the device's price-performance ratio. Therefore, we will take a look at how well the 14-inch notebook can compete with similar devices.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.8 kg
Final HDMI 2.1 specifications released with 8K, 10K and dynamic HDR support
Other new features include enhanced audio return channel, variable refresh rate, quick media switching, quick frame transport, auto low latency mode, and display stream compression (DSC). The 2.1 standard actually allows 8K@120Hz and 10K@120Hz, but only through DSC. A new "Ultra High Speed HDMI" cable with 48 Gbps throughput will also be required.
BLU Products releases phone-bricking OTA update
The latest OTA update for the phones of the popular US-based BLU Products apparently managed to brick a lot of phones and a lot of people are (very) angry about it. Sadly, there is no official solution for this problem that does not involve a factory reset.
HP accused of spying on its customers through stealthy telemetry app
HP stealthily replaced the "Touchpoint Manager" app with a new version called "Touchpoint Analytics Service", causing full CPU usage on its clients' systems and syphoning user data.
Samsung begins mass production of second generation 10 nm chips
Samsung's second generation 10 nm SoC products deliver a 10 percent performance increase and a 15 percent power consumption drop when compared to their predecessors. These new chips use a new 10 nm FinFET technology known as 10LPP (Low Power Plus).
Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VE (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review
Svelte performer. The latest Zenbook Pro features an updated GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU alongside the same i7-7700HQ CPU and NVMe storage (not to mention a touchscreen). How have performance, battery life, and emissions been affected by the updated configuration?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 1.9 kgNov 28, 2017
118 new external reviews +
Pocket Lint: Motorola Moto X4 review: In a tough spot, Pocket Lint: LG V30 review: A flagship that's not just for creatives, Pocket Lint: Razer Phone review: Brilliant brickphone brings an experience like no other, Pocket Lint: HTC U11+ initial review: Bigger, bolder, better, Pocket Lint: HTC U11 Life initial review: It's a U11 Jim, but not as we know it, Pocket Lint: Apple iPhone X review: The future of Apple smartphones, Pocket Lint: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 initial review: At €499, this bezel-free marvel could be the end of ultra-pricey flagships, Pocket Lint: Google Pixel 2 XL review: A conflicted second coming, Pocket Lint: Google Pixelbook review: Is a £1000 Chromebook truly worth it?, Pocket Lint: Surface Book 2 initial review: It's still super sexy, it's still super expensive, CNet: Take 24-megapixel selfies with the Vivo V7+, Igeekphone: Uhans Max 2 Hands-On Review-The Best Cheapest Gaming 4G Phablet, PC Mag: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (15-Inch), Techradar: Cat S41 review, Techradar: BlackBerry KeyOne review, It Pro: Surface Book 2 hands-on review, Pocket Lint: Huawei Mate 10 Pro review: A true flagship to take on the best of them, Pocket Lint: Apple iPhone 8 review: The compact iPhone should not be overlooked, PC Authority: Review: Nokia 8 smartphone, Tom's Guide: Huawei Mate 10 Pro Review: Amazingly Smart Camera, Epic Battery Life, Phone Arena: Nokia 8 Review, Phone Arena: LG V30 Review, Phone Arena: Alcatel Idol 5 Review, Phone Arena: HTC U11 life Review, Tom's Guide: Cat S41 Review: The Phone Endures, the Camera Does Not, Tom's Guide: iPhone X Review: All Your Questions Answered, Tom's Guide: Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Review: World's Smartest Phones, Tom's Guide: HTC U11 Life Review: A Lot of Promise, Too Many Compromises, Tom's Guide: Razer Phone Review: A Gaming Monster We Almost Love, Think Digit: Google Pixel 2 Review, Think Digit: Google Pixel 2 XL Review, GSM Arena: Razer Phone review, GSM Arena: Huawei Mate 10 Pro review, GSM Arena: Google Pixel 2 review, GSM Arena: Apple iPhone X review, GSM Arena: Huawei Mate 10 review, GSM Arena: Razer Phone hands-on review, GSM Arena: HTC U11 Life hands-on review, GSM Arena: Google Pixel 2 XL review, GSM Arena: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review, Zdnet.com: Cricket Alcatel Idol 5 review: Solid mid-ranger with modern features for $200, Zdnet.com: Apple iPhone X review: This is as good as it gets, Zdnet.com: HTC U11 Life review: The U11's affordable cousin is one of the best mid-rangers, Zdnet.com: Doogee BL5000 smartphone hands-on: A low-cost workhorse with curves, Zdnet.com: Google Pixelbook review: Clean design with impressive performance you'll have to pay for, Igeekphone: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review: Looks Like an Evolution, But it’s Actually a Revolution in The Smartphone (Coupon Inside), Zdnet.com: Huawei Mate 10 Pro review: A feature-packed flagship with extra AI, NDTV Gadgets: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review, India Today: Apple iPhone X first impressions: Top-notch design, futuristic Face ID, and more, Zdnet.com: Moto X4 review: An affordable rock solid dual-camera, water resistant, mid-ranger, CNet: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review:, CNet: Apple iPhone X review:, Yugatech: Huawei Mate 10 Pro Review, Digital Trends: Google Pixelbook Review, The Guardian: iPhone X review: Apple finally knocks it out of the park, CNet: Razer Phone is here, with smooth screen and powerful speakers, CNet: HTC U11 Life review:, CNet: Google Pixelbook review:, CNet: Pixel 2 XL is a promising phone with new caveats, CNet: Pixel 2's superb camera makes up for no jack, Hardware Zone: Apple iPhone X review: The future of iPhone, Hardware Zone: Hands-on with the Razer Phone: Big bezels, big sound, big ambitions, Hardware Zone: Hands-on: Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Hardware Zone: Google Pixel 2 XL review: Only for the pure of Android, Techradar: iPhone X review, Techradar: Hands on: HTC U11 Plus review, Techradar: Hands on: HTC U11 Life review, Techradar: Hands on: Razer Phone review, Techradar: Google Pixel 2 XL review, Techradar: Google Pixel 2 review, Techradar: iPhone 8 Plus review, Techradar: Google Pixelbook review, Techradar: iPhone 8 review, Techradar: Huawei Mate 10 Pro review, PC Mag: HTC U11 Life, PC Mag: Google Pixel 2, NDTV Gadgets: Google Pixel 2 XL Review, PC Mag: Motorola Moto X4, India Today: iPhone X review: It doesn't get better than this, India Today: Google Pixel 2 XL review: Best Android phone but with one flaw, India Today: Xperia XZ1 review: The best Sony smartphone but that's not enough, Techradar: Motorola Moto X4 review, PC Mag: Apple iPhone X, PC Mag: Google Pixel 2 XL, PC Mag: Google Pixelbook, PC Mag: Razer Phone, PC Mag: Sony Xperia XZ1, It Pro: Google Pixelbook review: the big Chromebook comeback, It Pro: iPhone X review: Apple sheds its skin to introduce the 'future of phones', Unbox: Huawei Mate 10 First Shots: Photo Walk in QC Circle, Think Digit: Sony Xperia XZ1 Review, Unbox: Huawei Mate 10 Unboxing, Quick Review: 2017’s Affordable Flagship?, Phone Arena: Apple iPhone X Review, Think Digit: Huawei Honor 9i Review, Unbox: Sony Xperia XZ1 Review: A Handy Powerhouse, Unbox: Huawei Y7 Prime Unboxing, Quick Review: Another Bang-for-the-buck Phone From Huawei?, Mobygyaan: Sony Xperia XZ1 Review, Gadgets Now: Honor 9i review: A good mid-range smartphone, Gadget Diary: Google Pixel 2 XL review: Solid performance, spectacular camera, Mobygyaan: Honor 9i Review – Great Display, Great Selfies, Great Price, Mobygyaan: Sony Xperia XZ1 Hands-on [Images], T3: Amazon Fire HD 10 review: can Amazon’s largest tablet take the fight to the iPad?, The Mobile Indian: Asus Zenfone AR Review, Stuff TV: Asus ZenFone 4 review, The Mobile Indian: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Review: Xiaomi's gamble in mid-premium segment!, Gadgets Now: Apple iPhone X Review: The phone everyone wants, The Mobile Indian: Moto X4 First Impressions, Mobygyaan: Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Review – Elegant and Exotic, Mobygyaan: Motorola Moto X4 Hands-on [Images], Stuff TV: LG V30 review, T3: iPhone X review: the best you can get, T3: Hands on Razer Phone review: an absolute beast of a smartphone, Stuff TV: Huawei Mate 10 Pro review, Stuff TV: Razer phone hands-on review, Stuff TV: Huawei Mate 10 review, Stuff TV: HTC U11+ hands-on review, Stuff TV: Apple iPhone X review
Huawei previews Face ID competitor
During the Honor V10 launch event, Huawei also revealed the face recognition technology they are currently developing and a demo of its animated emojis, both (advertised as) better than the Face ID and the Animoji by Apple.
Pocket change: Nintendo's latest foray into mobile gaming may be a financial boon
Nintendo's latest mobile title, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, may be a solid win for the Japanese juggernaut. The app has eclipsed 15 million downloads in its first week of release, and Nintendo's stock shot up 4.16% over the past week and has risen 92% year-to-date.
Huawei officially reveals Honor V10
The Honor V10 combines the best features from previous models such as the Mate 10 and the Mate 10 Pro and also sports a more affordable price. It is powered by the Kirin 970 SoC and comes with 4 GB or 6 GB RAM options, as well as 64 GB or 128 GB storage options. The 3.5 mm audio jack is also among the features.
Mediatek announces MT2621 chipset for IoT devices
Mediatek is expanding into IoT territory with its MT2621 SoC that is designed to provide coverage for NB-IoT as well as GSM/GPRS networks. The chip also comes with an ARMv7 processor running at 260 MHz, and it is aimed at smart trackers, wearables, IoT security and industrial applications
Top 5 Budget Multimedia Laptops
Here you will find the best 5 budget multimedia laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck as of late 2017. The laptops are ranked by overall rating rather than performance. For more details about the pros and cons of each model as well as extensive tests and benchmarks that could help you better determine which laptop is best suited for your needs and budget, make sure to check out the full reviews.
Google patents self-aligning laptop display
An interesting Google patent points to a Pixelbook that could one day feature a self-aligning hinge. The technology would use a mix of ambient sensors
Microsoft will remove option to sign in to Skype using Facebook account
The Skype desktop software and web interface will receive the update treatment soon to match the Android, iOS, and UWP applications. When this happens, the legacy feature to sign in using your Skype account will disappear so any accounts set up this way will need to be merged with a Microsoft Account before the update.
Nov 27, 2017
83 new external reviews +
Laptopkalauz: HP Pavilion X360 14-ba015n teszt – hajtsd ki és használd, Laptopkalauz: HP Omen 15 teszt – Voodoo örökség, Jagat Review: Review Notebook Gaming: HP Omen 15-ce087TX, Media Trends: Probamos el BQ Aquaris U2, el móvil perfecto para todos los bolsillos, Pemmzchannel: Review HP Pavilion Power 15 – Notebook Profesional Terjangkau dengan Aura si Ular Hijau, Smartphone Italia: Recensione Neffos X1 Max by Smartphone Italia, Smartphone Italia: Recensione Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 by Smartphone Italia, Smartphone Italia: Recensione Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 by Smartphone Italia, Incognitosis: Quiero un Surface Book 2, pero no lo necesito, Smartphone Italia: Recensione Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by Smartphone Italia, Media Trends: Probamos el Nokia 8, el mejor Nokia de la historia, Smartphone Italia: Recensione Nokia 5 by Smartphone Italia, InstaNews: Recensione: LG Q8, una difficile giustificazione, Smartphone Italia: Preview Nokia 5 by Smartphone Italia, Geek 4 You: Honor 6A – Un Entry Level Di Tutto Rispetto – Recensione, Geek 4 You: Lg Q8 – Recensione, Smartphone Italia: Preview Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by Smartphone Italia, Media Trends: Sony Xperia XZ1, el primer teléfono con Android Oreo, Hipertextual: Moto Z2 Force, Jagat Review: Review Laptop Acer Swift 3 (SF314-52G): Bertenaga, Tipis, Hemat Daya, Jagat Review: Review Notebook: Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1, Arena IT: Acer Swift 1 – laptop ultra portabil pentru calatorii, Laptopkalauz: Acer Predator Helios 300 teszt – Kellemes csalódás, Laptopkalauz: Dell Inspiron 7560 teszt – Nem minden ízében prémium, Laptopkalauz: Dell Latitude 7480 teszt – könnyed mindennapok, Tekno Seyir: LENOVO YOGA 720 İncelemesi, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة للهاتف Google Pixel 2:أفضل هاتف صغير الحجم!, Tekno Seyir: Dell Inspiron 7567 İnceleme, Dinside: TEST: Motorola Moto Z2 Force, Phonandroid: Test Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact : le smartphone à l’ancienne, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة حاسب الألعاب المحمول MSI GP62 7REX, Smartphone Italia: Preview Wiko Wim By Smartphone Italia, Tech Different: Wiko WIM Lite, non solo un selfie phone – [RECENSIONE], Tutto App Android: Recensione BQ Aquaris V, Newesc: Review Oneplus 5, El Flagship Killer Que Querrás Tener, KinaTech: Megérkezett a Blackview első 18:9-es telefonja, a Blackview S8, KinaTech: Hazánkban is elérhető lesz a Xiaomi Mi A1 készülék, Tutto App Android: Recensione Xiaomi Mi5x: il miglior medio gamma di sempre, Key for web: Huawei Matebook X: ultrabook raffinato con un super display, Key for web: Recensione ASUS Zenfone 4 (2017): dual-camera, bel design ed ottima autonomia, Geekbecois: iPad Pro 12.9 po, quand la tablette se prend pour un ordinateur !, Hipertextual: iPhone X: el futuro, Hipertextual: Huawei Mate 10, Game IT: Asus Zenfone Zoom S, Review Y Unboxing, Jagat Review: Review Huawei Nova 2i: Jagoan Bokeh dengan 4 Kamera, Jagat Review: Review Smartphone ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro, Jagat Review: Review Smartphone Android: Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie, Arena IT: Review Huawei P10 Lite – telefon accesibil cu performante bune, PC Lab.pl: Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA – test eleganckiego ultrabooka, Arena IT: Apple iPhone 8 (scurt) review: primele impresii, PC Lab.pl: Asus Vivobook S510U – test najnowszego przedstawiciela serii, Laptopkalauz: Asus ROG Strix GL553VE-FY101T teszt – a világ nem elég, Dinside: TEST: Huawei Mate 10 Pro, Dinside: Test av Huawei Matebook X, Dinside: Test av Asus Zenfone 4, Notebook.cz: Test: ASUS ZenBook 3 UX490UA - pracovní luxus v tenkém provedení, s dostatkem výkonu i ergonomie, Tekno Seyir: Xiaomi Mi A1 İlk İzlenimler, Dinside: Test av iPhone 8, M3 PC för alla: Doro 8040: Enkel seniormobil får fler smarta funktioner, Tekno Seyir: Xiaomi Mi A1 İnceleme, Tek.no: Xiaomi Redmi 4x Deneyimim, Phonandroid: Test du Honor 6C Pro : l’héritier des grands à petit prix, Phonandroid: Test du Xiaomi Mi 5X : peut mieux faire, Phonandroid: iPhone X : notre prise en main du smartphone le plus cher du monde, Phonandroid: Test du Huawei Mate 10 Pro : le smartphone de demain est déjà là, Movil Zona: Análisis del Nokia 8, Movil Zona: Análisis a fondo del Apple iPhone X, Movil Zona: Análisis del Huawei Mate 10, Techstation.it: Nokia 8 - Recensione, Movil Zona: Análisis del bq Aquaris V, Techstation.it: Huawei Mate 10 e Mate 10 Pro: i nuovi phablet con l'AI!, Tuexperto: 48 horas con el nuevo iPhone X, primeras impresiones, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة هاتف بلاك بيري KEYone Black Edition, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة هاتف آيفون X بالفيديو والتفاصيل, Tuexperto: Huawei Mate 10, probamos el último buque insignia de Huawei, Unlimited Tech: مراجعة هاتف Xiaomi Mi A1, Mobil DK: Test og anmeldelse af Huawei Mate 10 Pro: Super mobilen med masser af skærm, Pplware: Unboxing – Apple iPhone X, Pplware: Análise: BQ Aquaris X e BQ Aquaris X Pro, Pplware: Análise: LeEco Le Pro3 Elite, um Snapdragon 820 ao menor preço, Pplware: Análise: iPhone 8 Plus, Pplware: Análise: Samsung Galaxy Note8, uma aposta ganha, Pplware: Mate 10 Pro: O “telefone inteligente” para arrasar a concorrência
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) hits FCC
Not long after being spotted in multiple benchmark database websites, the new Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime Android smartphone is now almost ready to hit the market, since it has just been listed by the FCC.
Oppo F5 Youth debuts in the Philippines
The Oppo F5 Youth is a lighter version of the selfie-centric Oppo F5. It still has a full HD+ 6-inch display but uses a MediaTek Helio P23 processor, runs the Android 7.1-based ColorOS 3.2 firmware, and features a 16 MP camera for selfies.
150-inch micro-LED TVs to be demoed by Samsung at CES 2018
Samsung claims the micro-LEDs are better than OLEDs when it comes to larger screen TVs. The microscopic LEDs would solve the burn-in problems that come with the OLED displays, and would allow for larger screen sizes at a fraction of the cost. They can also be used to make foldable screens for mobile devices.
Microsoft Office finally available for all Chromebooks
Without any fanfare, Microsoft finally made Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint available for (apparently) all Chromebooks via the Google Play store. Chrome Unboxed confirmed their availability on the Pixelbook, Samsung Chromebook Pro, two Chromebook 15 models, and the Acer C771.
Dell XPS 13 9360R (i5-8250U, QHD) Laptop Review
A tad slower. The XPS 13 with Kaby Lake Refresh Core i5 trails the Core i7 in raw multi-core performance, but as far as overall system performance is concerned, the model with i7 is only marginally faster.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Lenovo: First pictures of the new affordable ThinkPads E480 and E580
Apart from the mobile workstation P52s, Lenovo has not yet introduced any ThinkPads with the new Intel "Kaby-Lake-Refresh"-CPUs. Now, we have the first pictures of the affordable E480 and E580, which are getting a redesign for 2018.
Gionee launches S11 flagship lineup with two variants for the Western markets
The S11 and S11 Lite will be available worldwide, while the S11 S is only meant for the Chinese market. What sets the S11 and S11 S apart are the two dual camera setups for rear and front, featuring advanced HDR effects, hardware bokeh and autofocus capabilities.
Unlocked HTC U11 receives Android Oreo
According to Mo Versi, HTC's Vice President of Product Management, the unlocked HTC U11 flagship receives the Android 8.0 update starting today. He also revealed that the Sprint variant and the older HTC 10 should get the new firmware soon as well.
Razer Phone CEO explains headphone jack absence
Min-Liang Tan has posted an explanation of why the gaming company dropped the venerable audio jack on its new Razer Phone. The demise of the headphone jack is all about giving users better features, according to Razer's CEO.
OnePlus 5 to get facial recognition capabilities
A leaked Android Oreo-based firmware build for the OnePlus 5 reveals that this handset might soon get the Face Unlock feature that has been introduced last week with the new OnePlus 5T flagship.
Nvidia Max-Q limits fan noise to 40 dBA when gaming - so why are we recording louder results?
Not all Max-Q laptops are created equal.
Asus VivoBook Flip 15 TP501UQ (i5-7200U, 940MX, FHD) Convertible Review
Multi-functional. The VivoBook Flip 15 comes with a variety of features, but it also comes with some small flaws. The screen with a 360-degree hinge offers several modes of use.
Intel Core i5-7200U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 15.6", 2.2 kgNov 26, 2017
33 new external reviews +
Netzwelt: Smartphone mit 2 Tagen Akkulaufzeit, Chinahandys.net: Oukitel C8, PC Welt: OnePlus 5T, Chip.de: OnePlus 5T Das Smartphone ist eine Kampfansage, Chinahandys.net: Doogee S30, Netzwelt: Erste Eindrücke zur OnePlus 5-Neuauflage, WinFuture: so sieht das fast randlose Flaggschiff aus, Tech Stage: Schnell, schick und scharf, Android Pit: Gutes wird noch besser, Tom's Hardware: Satte Leistung im schlanken Gewand, PCtipp.ch: Smartphone Blackberry Keyone, HardwareLuxx: Razer Blade Pro mit Core i7-7700HQ und GeForce GTX 1060, Pocket Lint: So zweischneidig war das Schwert noch nie, ChinaMobileMag: UmiDigi S2, WinFuture: Eigentlich nur noch schnöde Android-Mittelklasse, ChinaMobileMag: Vernee Mix 2, Computerbase: Günstiges Alltags-Tablet mit Full HD und Alexa, Chinahandys.net: Vernee Mix 2, Inside Handy: Das Verlegenheits-Smartphone, Android Pit: Honor 7X Riesen-Display für alle, Android User: Google Pixel 2 XL, Android Pit: Die beste und günstigste Alternative zum iPhone X, Android Pit: Die Einstiegsklasse wird teurer, aber schöner, PC Welt: iPhone X, Android Pit: Der Geheimtipp erhält ein Plus, Android Pit: Schwächelt an der falschen Stelle, MobiFlip: Apple iPhone X, Tech Stage: HTC U11 Plus monströses Smartphone mit Schwächen, DiePresse.com: Ein kleiner Schritt in die Zukunft, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Der Dauerläufer unter den Flaggschiffen, PCtipp.ch: Apple iPhone X, Android Pit: Android One erstmals in der Mittelklasse, Android Pit: 349 gut investierte Euro
Palit's new external GPU enclosure is packing a custom GTX 1060 and cooling solution
Palit (via their sub-brands Galax and KFA2) are releasing their compact eGPU solution, the SNPR External Graphics Enclosure, within the next few weeks. Their solution is more along the lines of Aorus’s compact enclosure or the Breakaway Puck from Sonnet, rather than the larger and more modular docking hubs that are available from Razer and Alienware.
Opinion | A Snapdragon 625 on the Redmi Note 5 may be the biggest mistake Xiaomi ever makes
Leaks surfacing last week point towards the next-gen Redmi Note 5 shipping with the Snapdragon 625, a thought that is sure to ring sour in the minds of Xiaomi fans across the globe.
The fight for Net Neutrality is on...you should take action today
The US Federal Communications Commission is set to cast a vote that will repeal the Net Neutrality laws that keep the Internet fun for everyone. American or not, it's time you had a say in this matter. Let your voice be heard today.
Acer Spin 5 SP513-52N-54SF (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Laptop Review
A success. The Spin 5 has a lot to offer, including a fast SSD, a backlit keyboard and a powerful quad-core ULV processor. The laptop offers a good battery life to boot. The battery can be charged via the USB Type-C port. The touchscreen can be operated with fingers or with an Acer stylus (available separately).
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.5 kgNov 25, 2017
Deal | The Xperia XZ Premium is available for $550
The Sony Xperia XZ Premium is currently on sale on Best Buy and Amazon for just $550, $150 off its launch price, which is an incredible bargain for one of the few Android devices with a 4k display.
Nokia 8 gets Oreo update, 5 and 6 to follow
HMD has sent out a final, stable Oreo update to the Nokia 8, effectively making them the third OEM to do so—impressive no matter how you look at it—with the Nokia 5 and 6 to follow suit in the coming weeks.
The Xperia XZ and XZs receive Oreo
Sony has sent out Oreo updates to the Xperia XZ and XZs, keeping up its good form of sending updates out on time. We expect the Xperia X phones—X, X Performance, and X Compact to receive their updates in the coming weeks.
Windows 10 Insider Build 17046 brings more refinements
The latest Windows 10 "Redstone 4" test build is numbered 17046 and comes with a lot of tweaks and fixes, including faster access to advanced UWP app options, improved emoji support, and the ability to fill in and save data to use in forms when using Microsoft Edge.
Windows 10 on ARM benchmark shows a big hit in performance
An early Geekbench score for an as yet unreleased Asus device doesn't bode well from a performance perspective for Windows 10 on ARM.
Coffee Lake hexa-core Core i9 mobile options rumored for H1 2018
The mobile Core i9 looks to be essentially the same as the Core i7 in core count, thread count, and cache size but with an unlocked multiplier similar to the Kaby Lake 45 W HK-class.
Our first Ryzen 5 2500U benchmarks are in and Intel has every reason to worry
As fast as a Core i5-8250U but with more than double the graphics performance, the Ryzen 5 2500U is launching with just the momentum AMD needs in the notebook space.
Nov 24, 2017
Apple iPhone X Smartphone Review
No revolution. Apple launches the iPhone X for the iPhone's 10th birthday, which is sold in addition to the "regular" iPhones. The highlight is obviously the OLED screen with very slim bezels. The concept works really well in practice, and we did not miss the Home button.
Apple A11 Bionic, A11 Bionic GPU, 5.8", 174 g
Microsoft Edition Galaxy Note 8 hits Microsoft Store
With the Lumia handsets dead and gone, the Devices section of the Microsoft Store is now hosting smartphones by other brands, and the latest to arrive is the Microsoft Edition Galaxy Note 8. This handset is a regular Note 8 with a set of pre-loaded apps by Microsoft, including Cortana and Microsoft Launcher.
Deal | The Moto Z2 Force is up for grabs for under $400
The Moto Z2 Force is currently available on T-Mobile, with prospective buyers having the option to pay it off at once for just US$375, an impressive 48% discount off its regular retail price of US$720.
There's a chance the OnePlus 6 copies the iPhone X's design
Images of the upcoming OPPO R13 have surfaced online. The device could very well pass off as an iPhone X. Considering the relationship between OPPO and OnePlus, we wouldn't be surprised to see the OnePlus 6 take the same form.
Not to worry, Dell will bring Ubuntu to the early 2018 Intel 8th gen. XPS 13 'developers edition'
A member of Dell's Project Sputnik has posted on Reddit confirming that while they are skipping the Kaby Lake-R refresh of the XPS 13, there will be an Ubuntu 'developer edition' with the 8th gen processor in early 2018.
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks
Difficult position. Because of loot boxes, micro transactions, gambling loans, and pay-to-win tendencies, the publisher EA has become the target of some massive complaints. In our benchmark article, we are looking more at the question of how well the game is running on various desktop and notebook GPUs.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ might show up in January
New rumors claim that Samsung's next-gen flagships, namely the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+, could be revealed in full or at least teased during the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Sadly, there is nothing new to say about the possible launch of a Galaxy S9 Mini variant.
Rumor | Xiaomi Mi7 to feature Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM and edge-to-edge 6-inch OLED display
The Mi7 flagship is expected to hit the market in Q1 2018 and it could also include a rear fingerprint sensor, a 16 MP camera and facial recognition technology.
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