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Sep 4, 2017

The VMI document offers an insight as to how Apple classifies the service eligibility of a device. (Source: MacRumors)

Leaked VMI document offers an insight into Apple's warranty repair rules for the iPhone

Apple's Visual/Mechanical Inspection (VMI) guide details how Apple Care centres handle in-warranty and out-of-warranty repairs. The leak of this guide is not exactly path-breaking but definitely offers an insight into how Apple honors warranty and decides the service eligibility of a device — in this case, the iPhone.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2017 15:34

Gigabyte's GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G is 3.7-inch shorter than Nvidia's reference card. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte announces the GeForce GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G for small form-factor PCs

Gigabyte has managed to shrink the GTX 1080 card to micro ITX standards. The new GTX 1080 Mini ITX 8G card retains the reference card clocks and 8 GB VRAM memory, adding only a dual slot single fan cooling system.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2017 14:26

Fossil Q Explorist and Q Venture smartwatches finally available in stores (Source: Fossil Group)

IFA 2017 | Fossil launches the Q Venture and Q Explorist smartwatches

The Fossil Q Venture and the Q Explorist are now finally available in select stores and online as the first full-round touchscreen smartwatches from this brand. Both have a Snapdragon Wear 2100 chip under the hood and run Android Wear 2.0 out of the box.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2017 13:55

The Sony Xperia XZ Premium will get an upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo. (Source: Sony)

Sony confirms Android 8 Oreo upgrade roadmap with some surprising omissions

Sony has laid out the Android 8.0 Oreo upgrade roadmap for its Xperia line of smartphones. For the most part, Xperia device owners who have purchased a Sony smartphone in the past 12-14 months are in luck. However, there are some surprising omissions.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2017 12:19

CAT T20 rugged Windows tablet with Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor now official (Source: CAT Phones)

IFA 2017 | CAT T20 rugged tablet now official

The 8-inch CAT T20 is powered by the Intel Atom x5-Z8350 processor and runs Windows 10. While its specs are not impressive, this slate can handle drops from up to 6 feet and is rated IP67 for protection from the elements.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2017 12:00

The new G613 is designed both for competitive gaming and comfortable office use. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech outs the G613 wireless mechanical keyboard with low input lag

Logitech finally figured out how to reduce input lag in wireless keyboards with the new G613 model. It offers 1 ms polling rate through the innovative Lightspeed receiver, as well as increased signal strength. Additional features include the Romer-G switches with 1.5 mm actuation distance, a palm rest and 18 months operation time on two AA batteries.

Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2017 11:51

The Nokia 5 is set to get an upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo. (Source: Nokia)

All HMD-made Nokia smartphones set for Android 8 Oreo upgrades

Nokia licensee HMD Global has confirmed that it will roll out Android 8 Oreo to all of its smartphones. This includes the entry-level Nokia 3, which had been in some doubt as it runs a MediaTek chipset rather than the Qualcomm chipsets favored for the rest of its line up.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Sep 2017 11:30

The Mi 6 was released in April.

First Xiaomi Mi 7 rumors surface - Q1 2018 launch a possibilty

Rumors of the Mi 7 have surfaced, with sources claiming the flagship will feature a 6" OLED display, up to 8 GB of RAM, a glass or ceramic build, and the Snapdragon 845.

Ricci Rox, 04 Sep 2017 11:12

Intel 8th gen Kaby Lake-R vs 7th gen Kaby Lake performance comparison

Intel 8th gen Kaby Lake-R vs 7th gen Kaby Lake performance comparison

The new Intel 8th generation processors have started showing up in notebooks, and it has piqued our interest to see how well they fare in comparison to their contemporaries from the previous generation. With Kaby Lake-R, Intel has upped the number of cores to 4 while retaining the same TDP values — albeit at reduced base clocks. Where does this place the new chips with respect to the existing 15W and 45W variants? Should you be considering laptops based on the 8th generation Kaby Lake-R processors? We give the early verdict.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2017 10:10

Archos Diamond Alpha+ Android smartphone with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (Source: Archos)

IFA 2017 | Archos announces the Diamond Alpha+ smartphone

The new 5.2-inch Diamond Alpha+ handset by Archos has a Snapdragon 653 mid-range processor under the hood but packs no less than 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. It is expected to hit the European market in October.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Sep 2017 09:45

Like the Ataribox, this handheld's design is inspired by Atari's classic consoles. (Source: Funstock Retro)

The Retro Atari Handheld is a portable Atari "Greatest Hits" collection, arrives in November

From Pong to Asteroids to Centipede and more, the Atari Retro Handheld features some of Atari's most popular games plus a few lesser-known titles. It goes on sale in November at the low price of US$45.

John Garcia, 04 Sep 2017 04:26

Rebellion or Empire: choose your allegiance. (Source: Lenovo)

Star Wars-themed versions of the Yoga 920 are coming this December

Lenovo is banking on the hype surrounding the next Star Wars film to sell themed versions of its new flagship notebook. Featuring special Star Wars lid artwork but otherwise identical to its standard counterpart, the Star Wars Special Edition Yoga 920 will arrive in late fall and command a premium price.

John Garcia, 04 Sep 2017 03:01

Sep 3, 2017

The S7 was released in 2016.

Samsung Galaxy S7 explodes during charge

A Korean user has reported the explosion of her one-year-old Galaxy S7, an event that left her with burnt hands and furniture.

Ricci Rox, 03 Sep 2017 20:13

Windows Phone. (Source: Microsoft)

IFA 2017 | The Trekstor WinPhone 5.0 is the better of two new Windows Phones and will likely appeal to businesses

Two new Windows Phones were announced at IFA 2017. One appears to be an overpriced budget phone, but the second is a premium looking mid-range handset that wouldn't look out of place in a business environment.

Craig Ward, 03 Sep 2017 19:20

The J7+ is the second Samsung device to sport dual rear cameras, with the first being being the Note 8.

Samsung J7+ officially launched

The J7+ has been officially launched in Thailand, so it's only a matter of time before it makes its way into the global market. Some would consider it ill-named, though, as it has the same display size as the regular J7, and a significantly smaller battery.

Ricci Rox, 03 Sep 2017 13:09

T-Mobile's offer makes purchasing more than one Note 8 much more affordable. (Source: T-Mobile)

T-Mobile's latest BOGO promotion gets you two Note 8 phones for the price of one

Buy a Note 8, get a second Note 8 for free (after rebate). T-Mobile's latest incentive offers the best deal yet on the upcoming handset, and is compatible with Samsung's Do Bigger Things promotion.

John Garcia, 03 Sep 2017 04:28

The LG G Pad X2 8.0 PLUS, exclusive to T-Mobile. (Source: LG)

LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus is a T-Mobile exclusive, now available

If media consumption or productivity are your primary reasons for buying a new tablet, T-Mobile's new offering is an attractive proposition. The LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus has a Full HD screen, stereo sound, an octa-core processor, a micro SD slot, and a sturdy-looking kickstand. The included Plus Pack increases the tablet's battery life more than two-fold, making it great for binge-watching sessions.

John Garcia, 03 Sep 2017 02:04

ThinkPad 25: Retro ThinkPad will be based on the ThinkPad T470

ThinkPad 25: Retro ThinkPad will be based on the ThinkPad T470

For the 25th birthday of the ThinkPad brand, Lenovo is preparing a special anniversary version. This special ThinkPad will be called ThinkPad 25 and it will be based on the ThinkPad T470. Also included: The classic ThinkPad keyboard.

Benjamin Herzig, 03 Sep 2017 01:43

Sep 2, 2017

The Mate 10 will be the first device to come with the new Kirin 970

IFA 2017 | Kirin 970 officially unveiled, Neural Processing Unit for AI functionalities onboard

The Kirin 970 has been officially announced, and while it doesn't really do much new in terms of raw power, it brings improvements in the GPU and power efficiency region, with the SoC being built on TSMC's 10nm process.

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2017 23:42

Image: CAT

IFA 2017 | CAT unveils two new ruggedized smartphones

The CAT S31 and S41 are the latest ruggedized smartphones from the manufacturer. Both devices are IP68 and MIL-SPEG-810 G certified and run Android Nougat.

Sam Medley, 02 Sep 2017 23:21

Ryzen is playing a large part in AMD's return to relevance in the performance segment. (Source: AMD)

AMD processor sales surpass Intel sales at Germany's largest online PC component retailer

Data collected from Germany's largest online PC component retailer shows that sales of Ryzen CPUs are now higher than Intel's core series, giving AMD the leading market share in the performance space. AMD also holds the leading market revenue, and has 60 percent of the top ten highest selling processor models.

Craig Ward, 02 Sep 2017 22:23

Promotional material showing the cancelled Microsoft Surface Mini. (Source: Twitter | @evleaks)

More pictures plus official specs for the ill-fated Surface Mini, well, surface

The Microsoft Surface Mini never saw the light of day, but a pair of leaked images have, and they show the device from a trio of angles, as well as its specs in detail.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 21:46

Huawei's Australian division had previously hinted at the Mate 10's October launch event. (Source: Twitter | @HuaweiMobileAU)

IFA 2017 | Huawei CEO officially announces October launch for Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro

Previously mentioned in an email invitation, Huawei's upcoming October 16 event was announced again, this time during the company's keynote at IFA. The event will launch the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, both of which will sport Huawei's new flagship chipset, the Kirin 970.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 20:51

The Mi 5X was launched at the tail end of July. (Source: GSMArena)

Xiaomi Mi A1 hits Geekbench

Xiaomi's new device, the Mi A1, has been listed on Geekbench, with its scores and specifications largely being a match to what we saw in the recently released Mi 5X. The A1 is expected to be an Android One device, which means that it will carry stock Android instead of Xiaomi's MIUI skin.

Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2017 19:26

The updated Aero 14 comes in three colors, just like some of Gigabyte's other Aero models. (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte launches new Aero 14 notebook with GTX 1050 Ti graphics

The new Aero 14 no longer sports a GTX 1060, opting to go for a 1050 Ti instead. A Thunderbolt 3 port, extra SSD slot, and a better display also help differentiate it from its predecessor.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 18:30

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Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 Desktop Graphics Card Review

Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 Desktop Graphics Card Review

Merely upper mid-range? After AMD revealed the Polaris Architecture by introducing the AMD Radeon RX 480, this has now been improved again. The AMD Radeon RX 580 is based on the Polaris 20 chip and with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, it offers enough leeway for high resolutions. Or does it? You can find out in our detailed review, how our Sapphire test model fares.

AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, Radeon RX 580, 32"

Sebastian Bade, 31 Aug 2017 13:40

The new P400 ATX cased designed in collaboration between Razer and CyberPower PC.

PAX West | Razer teams with CyberPowerPC for new P400 case

Razer might be better known for its gaming notebooks, but it has been partnering with PC makers for a little while to develop custom desktop gaming rigs. The P400 ATX case is the result of a new partnership between Razer and CyberPower PC.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Sep 2017 12:27

Motorola Moto X4 mid-range Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor and dual cameras (Source: Motorola)

IFA 2017 | Motorola intros the Moto X4 smartphone

The new Moto X4 mid-ranger is a 5.2-inch handset with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board that features a Snapdragon 630 processor, various memory/storage configurations depending on the market, and a dual camera setup. It will hit the US market later this fall.

Codrut Nistor, 02 Sep 2017 09:45

The Robin Blue variant of the Honor 9. (Source: Vmall)

Robin Blue Honor 9 no longer Chinese exclusive, headed to the UK

The Honor 9's limited edition Robin Blue variant will make its UK debut later this month. An increase in RAM accompanies the phone's vibrant paint job, but the rest of the specs remain unchanged.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 07:42

UK customers get to choose from four HTC U11 colors, including Solar Red. (Source: HTC UK)

Memory-laden HTC U11 available in the UK later this month

The HTC U11 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is available to pre-order from HTC's UK website. It comes in various colors and should start shipping very soon.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 06:48

Alcatel A7 XL. (Source: GSM Arena)

IFA 2017 | Alcatel A7 and A7 XL coming this November

Another pair of Alcatel smartphones debuted today: the A7 and A7 XL. The two sub-€300 handsets are meant for budget-conscious buyers who are looking for a device with good photo-taking capabilities. Expect them to go on sale late autumn.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 05:36

The new, European version of the Alcatel Idol 5S. (Source: GSM Arena)

IFA 2017 | Alcatel debuts Idol 5 and Idol 5S entry-level and mid-range handsets

Two new Alcatel Idol smartphones are now available for European consumers. The Idol 5 is a budget device with a quad-core processor and limited storage space, while the Idol 5 features higher specs including an octa-core CPU and twice as much internal memory.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 02:12

ASUS ROG launches new Strix entry-level gaming laptops

IFA 2017 | ASUS ROG launches new Strix entry-level gaming laptops

The new ROG Strix gaming laptops from Asus are aimed at mainstream gamers or those who are looking for an affordable machine. They pack up to a GTX 1060 and a seventh-gen Intel i7 processor, and feature a choice between various storage configurations.

John Garcia, 02 Sep 2017 02:02

Sharp announces return to European smartphone market

IFA 2017 | Sharp announces return to European smartphone market

CEO J.W. Tai exclaims "Sharp is back" during a press conference at his company's booth. The new collaboration between Sharp, Foxconn, and UMC will ensure improved economies of scale for Sharp to expand outside of its home market in Asia.

Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2017 00:58

Acer Cestus 500 gaming mouse. (Source: Acer)

IFA 2017 | Acer's new peripherals: Predator x35 monitor, Predator Galea 500 headset, and Predator Cestus 500 mouse

Along with their flagship gaming desktop, Acer announced a 35-inch HDR ultra wide curved gaming monitor using quantum dot technology, a gaming headset with directional sound, and a gaming mouse that features a hardware button to change the firmness of the mouse click.

Craig Ward, 02 Sep 2017 00:48

Sep 1, 2017

Garmin Vivoactive 3 GPS smartwatch (Source: Garmin)

IFA 2017 | Garmin Vivoactive 3 smartwatch now official

The all-new Vivoactive 3 GPS smartwatch is Garmin's first device to come with Garmin Pay support for both Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards. It can be acquired already starting at US$299.99.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2017 22:20

The Sony LF-S50G smart speaker can be interacted with using motion gestures. (Source: Sony)

IFA 2017 | A premium Walkman and a Google Assistant powered smart speaker from Sony

Sony has revealed their first Google-Assistant-powered smart speaker, designed to deliver 360 degree sound and rated IPX3 splash proof. They have also shown a new high-end Walkman which aims for the passionate audiophile market with a serious set of credentials.

Craig Ward, 01 Sep 2017 22:10

Sony's first true wireless earbuds. (Source: Sony)

IFA 2017 | Sony brings noise canceling headphones that adjust based on your actions

In addition to three new smartphones announced at IFA 2017, Sony is also showing off an intelligent noise-canceling headphone and two intelligent noise canceling earbuds. All three products can automatically enable and disable noise cancellation depending on the actions of the wearer.

Craig Ward, 01 Sep 2017 21:20

ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite (Source: ZTE)

ZTE silently intros the Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone

Featuring the same design as the Snapdragon 835-powered Nubia Z17, ZTE's Nubia Z17 Lite has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 under the hood. It comes with two 13 MP cameras on the back, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Sep 2017 17:27

The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is all set to roll out starting October 17

IFA 2017 | Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will officially roll out starting October 17 along with a slew of Windows Mixed Reality headsets

At its IFA 2017 keynote in Berlin, Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update will start officially rolling out starting October 17. Microsoft's partners will also start shipping affordable Windows Mixed Reality headsets alongside the new OS update.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2017 16:01

The i9-7980XE CPU can reach 4.4 GHz with stock boost frequencies. (Source: Intel)

Intel i9-7980XE 18-core CPU benchmark results and temps get leaked

The leaked results show the i9-7980XE 18-core CPU (overclocked to 4.8 GHz) scoring 37,485 points in the FutureMark FirstStrike benchmark, around 3 times faster than the i9-7900X 10-core CPU.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Sep 2017 15:17

Insiders can now test drive full Office 365 apps directly from the Windows Store. (Source: Windows Central)

Microsoft invites Insiders to test drive Office 365 from the Windows Store

Microsoft is inviting Insiders to test out Office 365 programs from Windows Store. These are the original Win32-based programs converted using the Project Centennial desktop bridge that can now call UWP-specific APIs and services.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2017 13:24

Apple's Special Event keynote will be live on September 12, 10 am PDT. (Source: Apple)

It's official: Apple's iPhone 8 event will be held on September 12

Apple has sent invitations for its iPhone 8 launch event, which will be held for the first time in the Steve Jobs Theater inside Apple's 'spaceship' campus.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Sep 2017 12:24

The CRAFT keyboard can connect wirelessly through Bluetooth and can recharge through a USB Type-C port. (Source: Logitech)

Logitech introduces the wireless CRAFT keyboard with content-specific dial

The dial detects tap, touch and turn gestures and offers compatibility for Adobe's creative software suites, as well as for Microsoft Office programs. Priced at US$199.99, the CRAFT keyboard is expected to be available this October.

Bogdan Solca, 01 Sep 2017 11:34

Schenker unveils XMG Core 15 gaming notebook with GTX 1060 graphics (Source: Schenker)

Schenker unveils XMG Core 15 gaming notebook with GTX 1060 graphics

The 15.6-inch notebook is likely based off of a Clevo barebones and is now shipping for just under 1000 Euros. The notebook will compete against the Gigabyte Sabre 15 and the recently announced Dell Inspiron 7577.

Allen Ngo, 01 Sep 2017 10:18

Aug 31, 2017

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Android smartphone (Source: Sony)

IFA 2017 | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus now official

The new Xperia XA1 Plus comes with a MediaTek Helio P20 processor, a 23 MP Exmor RS main camera, a 5.5-inch full HD display, as well as 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage. It should hit the market in late October.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2017 23:59

SanDisk Ultra 400 GB microSDXC memory card (Source: SanDisk)

IFA 2017 | SanDisk intros the world's largest microSD card to date

More than two years after the introduction of the 200 GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I as the world's largest microSD card, SanDisk sets a new world record by unveiling its 400 GB sibling.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2017 23:45

Archos Core 50 Android smartphone (Source: Archos)

IFA 2017 | Archos reveals the Access and Core low-end smartphones

The Archos Access comes with a quad-core processor and a screen size ranging from 4 to 5.5 inches, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage. The Core smartphone, its 5-inch sibling, comes with up to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The prices start below US$60 and go as high as US$120.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2017 22:45

Lenovo Explorer. (Source: Lenovo)

IFA 2017 | The Lenovo Explorer is a new mixed reality headset for Windows

Lenovo has announced the Lenovo Explorer, which is their entrance into the Windows Mixed Reality Headset market. The Explorer can be used with Lenovo's motion controllers, an Xbox controller, or keyboard and mouse.

Craig Ward, 31 Aug 2017 21:20

Lenovo expands Yoga 720 lineup with new 12.5-inch option

IFA 2017 | Lenovo expands Yoga 720 lineup with new 12.5-inch option

The 12.5-inch Yoga 720 is essentially a souped up 11.6-inch Yoga 720 from last year with revised internals, thinner bezels, and faster 15 W Core i options.

Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2017 20:30

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Redaktion, 2013-05- 8 (Update: 2013-09-27)