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The Meizu PRO 6 Plus, powered by the Samsung Exynos 8890, is now available in China. (Source: Meizu)

Meizu unveils PRO 6 Plus powered by Samsung Exynos 8890 SoC

Meizu's new PRO 6 Plus is a followup to its PRO 6, released earlier this year. The PRO 6 Plus phablet is boasts impressive specs and could even be a suitable replacement for those missing the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

Sam Medley, 30 Nov 2016 16:23

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

No Man's Sky is an open-world adventure game for Playstation 4 and Windows. (Source: Hello Games)

Foundation Update brings new features to No Man's Sky

The update brings some major changes and is the first in a line of planned improvements for the game.

Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2016 17:16

Microsoft Arrow Launcher gets updated

This launcher app for Android devices has just reached version 2.7, and now features improved file search, customized grid layout, as well as the usual bug fixes and improvements, including a 10 percent performance increase.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2016 14:15

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

Microsoft Cortana virtual assistant to get Samsung competitors

Samsung trademarks Bixby and Kestra voice assistants

Not long ago, we heard that Samsung's upcoming voice assistant would be Bixby. Now, we find out that it will come with a feminine counterpart, dubbed Kestra. Both are expected to debut alongside the next-gen Galaxy flagship.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 20:45

OnePlus 3 flagship killer receives OxygenOS 3.2.8 software update

OnePlus 3 gets OxygenOS 3.2.8

Although this update comes just in time to offer Nougat, OnePlus decided to use Android Marshmallow as foundation for a new firmware once again. The highlight of OxygenOS 3.2.8 is the 1080p@60 fps video recording capability.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 14:25

Pebble firmware 4.3 now available

This update brings Kickstart as a new watch face for the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time, as well as the usual set of performance improvements and bug fixes. Last firmware released by Pebble was 4.0, which arrived back in August.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 15:55

Microsoft Solitaire Collection now for iOS and Android devices

Microsoft Solitaire Collection hits Android and iOS

Spider, Freecell, Klondike, Pyramid and Tripeaks Solitaire are now available via both Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 11:50

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

The video in question will cause iPhones to crash soon after viewing. (Source: Apple)

Five second video can crash iPhones

A short five second video that's able to cause iPhones and iPads to lock and freeze can be easily shared via a link.

Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2016 16:40

Google Play Services got updated dropping support for Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb

Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb to lose Google Play Services support

With the update to version 10.2.0, Google Play Services will get minimum API level 14, so it will require at least Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich. Unfortunately, this means Gingerbread and Honeycomb will no longer be supported, ...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2016 16:05

Windows Holographic, Microsoft's own VR software, should run on fairly low-end system. (Source: The Verge)

Minimum requirements for Windows Holographic unveiled

Microsoft's foray into virtual reality should be much more accessible than other available options.

Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 22:14

HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

The business oriented laptops are powered by AMD's 7th generation PRO APUs.

Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 19:59

Qwiklabs online learning platform joins Google Cloud

Google Cloud acquires Qwiklabs

This startup founded in 2012 that offers lab-learning environments joins Google to enhance user training across all products on Google Cloud, including Google Cloud Platform and G Suite.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2016 12:25

Chase Pay mobile payments system launches in the US November 2016

Chase Pay launches in the US

This new mobile payments service and the companion Android app only work in Starbucks and Best Buy retail locations in the US for now, but Chase Pay has plans to reach other retailers in the future, including Walmart, Shell gas st...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2016 10:55

Android 7.0 Beta for Samsung Galaxy phones breaks Gear VR

Volunteers that downloaded the Android 7.0 Beta are unable to user their Samsung Gear VRs, as the headset only works on Samsung phones.

Sam Medley, 21 Nov 2016 20:09

Symantec acquires LifeLock

This corporate purchase is worth $2.3 billion and, according to the two companies involved, its target is "to form world’s largest digital safety platform for consumers and families."

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2016 09:45

Mozilla launches Firefox Focus browser

This new mobile web browser only targets iOS users for the time being and focuses on speed, privacy, and ease of use. This is a free, basic browser that Mozilla claims of being able to load pages faster than its competitors.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2016 23:55

Samsung acquires NewNet Communication Technologies

The acquisition aims to improve and standardize Samsung's messaging platform and enhance the messaging experience for its customers.

Sam Medley, 16 Nov 2016 23:41

Google Translate offers better translations starting today thanks to Neural Machine Translation.

Google Translate: Now using Neural Machine Translation in 8 languages

Google started making translations more human and accurate today by using Neural Machine Translation in eight languages for instance English, Spanish und German. You can take advantage of the better translations starting today.

Alexander Fagot, 16 Nov 2016 21:41

Some budget Android phones, like the BLU R1 HD, might have data tracking software baked into the firmware. (Source: BLU)

Some lower-end Android phones are sending user data to China

Budget phones typically have compromises for the lower price, but for certain Android devices, user security might be one of those trade-offs.

Sam Medley, 16 Nov 2016 17:23

Dishonored 2, Bethesda's newest title, runs smoothly on consoles but suffers from inconsistent performance on the PC. (Source: Bethesda)

Dishonored 2 noted to have severe performance issues on PC

Bethesda's newest title, Dishonored 2, is suffering from inconsistent performance on the PC. Reviewers and early buyers have expressed their discontent, prompting Bethesda to release a patch sometime this week.

Sam Medley, 14 Nov 2016 20:46

Microsoft updates Arrow Launcher and OneDrive

The personal launcher for Android gets a few new features and efficiency improvements, but the service once known as SkyDrive receives new capabilities as well, mainly related to photo sharing and editing.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2016 18:55

Casio WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch gets Casio Moment Link app

Casio launches communication app for the WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch

Dubbed Casio Moment Link, this location-based communication app is freely downloadable and enhances outdoor experiences when part of a group. The app allows its users to form/disband groups, share location data, and send messages.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2016 16:55

Samsung Galaxy S8 unofficial render closeup, digital assistant feature is now official

Samsung Galaxy S8's digital assistant confirmed

Not long after acquiring the startup founded by Siri's creators, namely Viv Labs, Samsung confirms that the next-gen Galaxy flagship, also known as Project Dream, will feature a digital assistant.

Codrut Nistor, 07 Nov 2016 17:25

Windows 10: Market-share stagnates without free upgrade

Bad news for Microsoft: After the free upgrade-offer is gone, the market share of Windows 10 is no longer increasing. This is revealed by the newest usage-share numbers from Statcounter and NetMarketshare.

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Nov 2016 00:07

Bethesda asserts controversial review policy

Bethesda Games affirms that they will release review copies of games only one day prior to the commercial release date.

Sam Medley, 28 Oct 2016 06:24

Google Wallpapers: Just a bunch of curated wallpapers for everyone.

Google Wallpapers: New Pixel feature now available for all Android phones

One of the new features of the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones is now available for everyone running Android 4.1 or higher. Google released Google Wallpapers to the Google Play Store.

Alexander Fagot, 22 Oct 2016 20:42

Google Pixel Launcher Android app now available for download

Google Pixel Launcher now available for download

The launcher app that was built specifically for the first Pixel handsets is now freely available for download, but it does not offer support for other devices yet. However, that might change, since the Wallpapers picker for the P...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Oct 2016 17:25

Google Daydream Keyboard app now available on Play Store

Google releases Daydream Keyboard

Although the Daydream VR headset still has to reach the market, Google has just made the Daydream Keyboard app available for download. This app will allow its users to type while using the upcoming virtual reality headset.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2016 16:20

Ubuntu 16.10 Yakkety Yak now available for download

Ubuntu 16.10 is now available for download

Nicknamed "Yakkety Yak," this new release aims to enforce Ubuntu's position as the leading Linux for the cloud, including Hybrid Cloud Operations and Unity 8 developer preview, as well as multiple tweaks and optimizations.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Oct 2016 17:50

Microsoft: Windows event announced for 26th of October

Microsoft has announced a Windows-centric event for October 26th. According to rumors Microsoft plans to unveil a Surface branded All-in-One PC, which was speculated about a lot the past months.

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Oct 2016 22:47

Samsung acquires Viv Labs

This acquisition aims to give Samsung the ability to allow third parties to build virtual assistants and to integrate a natural language-based interface into their apps.

Codrut Nistor, 06 Oct 2016 12:05

The BlackBerry Priv, presumably the last BlackBerry-developed smartphone

BlackBerry: All internal hardware-development ceases

Because of the continuing failure produce any profit, BlackBerry is ceasing all internal hardware-development. All future BlackBerry hardware will be engineered by partners, BlackBerry is going to concentrate on software and secur...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Sep 2016 14:27

Google October 4th hardware event: Leaked pricing and information

Google is said to unveil a bunch of hardware on October 4th. Apart from the Pixel Phones and Google Home we might also see a new smart home router. Pricing information for some of the hardware was leaked as well.

Alexander Fagot, 25 Sep 2016 13:35

Microsoft: "Get Windows 10" app will be deleted

Microsoft is going to disable and delete the GWX-app from all existing Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs. This comes two months after the free upgrade-offer for Windows 10 ended.

Benjamin Herzig, 21 Sep 2016 12:56

Rivet Networks: Killer E2500 Ethernet Controller with new Killer Control-Center

Rivet Networks, the company behind the Killer Wireless WLAN card, which are used in many high-end gaming rigs, is releasing a new Ethernet controller. The Killer E2500 is supposed to provide an extraordinary stable and fast connec...

Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2016 14:00

Seems that creepy writing is part of the basic look of every ransomware. (Foto: bleepingcomputer.com)

Ransomware: Fantom pretends to be a critical Windows update

Take care: There is a new Ransomware for Windows: Fantom is based on the EDA2 ransomware project and can't be counteracted at the moment.

Florian Wimmer, 29 Aug 2016 11:09

Firefox to automatically disable Flash content beginning this August

Mozilla claims that the eventual removal of Flash will improve both the stability and security of its popular browser.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2016 00:03

Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft's own testing conditions show Edge outlasting Chrome and Firefox by as much as three and two hours, respectively.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 00:01

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 gets Android Marshmallow

The new firmware is now available for both the 4.7-inch and the 5.5-inch Idol 3 handsets, so both variants receive the usual Marshmallow goodies.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 20:20

LG V10 premium Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update on T-Mobile

T-Mobile LG V10 gets Android Marshmallow

The new firmware does not hold any surprises, bringing well-known features like Google Now on Tap, Doze mode, granular app permissions, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Apr 2016 17:55

Eurocom adds Linux Red Hat Enterprise Server Edition 6.4 to its Panther 5SE mobile servers

The Panther 5SE mobile server now fully supports Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, VMware ESXi and Red Hat Enterprise Server Edition 6.4.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2013 12:36