Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) gets its WiFi certification
The upcoming Galaxy J3 with model number SM-J330F has just received its WiFi certification, and it looks like this affordable handset is going to ship loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat.
Apr 19, 2017
Huawei quietly intros two MediaPad T3 tablets
While the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425-powered, 8-inch MediaPad T3 comes with Nougat and up to 3 GB RAM/32 GB storage, the cheaper MediaPad T3 7 uses the MediaTek MT8127 chipset and has lower specs overall, also coming loaded with Marshmallow.
Microsoft's new Authenticator app means those with Microsoft accounts may no longer need to type passwords
Microsoft has made it so you can better access your Microsoft account through your smartphones, doing away with passwords in favor. Although less secure than complete two-factor authentication, Microsoft believes this method to be more secure than ordinary passwords and more user-friendly.
Sharp announces Aquos R, a high-end smartphone
Foxconn's management looks to expand its hardware sales with a new top-tier smartphone, the Sharp Aquos R. The device will likely release in Japan this summer.
Lenovo unveils Flex 11 Chromebook convertible for $280 USD
The Flex 11 incorporates a few features found on rugged notebooks including drop resistance up to 2.4 feet and sealed keyboards, trackpads, and ports against the occasional coffee spill.
Galaxy Note 8 might come with dual cameras and a 6.4-inch display
Insiders familiar with the matter claim that the successor of the ill-fated Note 7 would launch as the first Samsung handset with a dual camera setup. However, nothing is official yet.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 shows up online
Images of this all-metal 6.4-inch phablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor inside has just surfaced on Weibo, so it is very likely to see it unveiled next to the Mi6 later today.
Essential FIH-PM1 specs leak online
Andy Rubin's upcoming handset surfaced on GFXBench featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, next to 4 GB RAM, a 12 MP main camera with 4K video recording, as well as a display with about the same ratio as the LG G6 flagship.
Chuwi unveils SurBook and SurBook mini tablets
These upcoming slates use both the Intel Celeron N3450 but come in different sizes - 10.5-inch and 12.3-inch. Both feature 6 GB RAM and are expected to come with Windows 10 or Linux on board.
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The Snapdragon 835 SoC could power the rumored Microsoft CloudBook
Microsoft's "Chromebook killer" could soon be revealed as the newest member of the Surface family. An ARM-based system with a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC is likely in order to reduce costs.
Apr 18, 2017
Microsoft to buy Intentional Software
This new corporate acquisition aims to further improve Microsoft's capabilities and its ability to deliver new tools and services as a part of the company's productivity offering.
Android Pay adds more banks, PayPal support coming soon
The latest update brings the number of Android Pay-supported banks and credit unions beyond the 600 barrier, but Google confirms that PayPal payments will also become supported in the coming weeks.
ZTE Axon 7s now official
This upcoming handset looks like the Axon 7 but uses the Snapdragon 821 processor instead of the Snapdragon 820 of its predecessor. The international launch date is not known yet.
MSI unveils thin-and-light GP62X and GP72X Leopard Pro gaming notebooks
Starting at $1,099, both notebooks pack at GTX 1050, GTX 1050 Ti, or GTX 1060 (3 GB) into a relatively small and light chassis.
Samsung will no longer let users remap Bixby button on Galaxy S8
Samsung released a new update that reportedly prevents users from remapping the Bixby button, which is dedicated to Samsung's propriety smart assistant. Understandably, many users were not pleased with Samsung's decision.
LeEco drops EcoPass content subscriptions
Although LeEco missed its sales forecast and dropped most of its plans for expansion in the US, the Chinese brand also dropped the EcoPass Beta program in the area, offering three months of DirecTV NOW for each phone and TV purchase instead.
Huawei's new smartwatch is now available in the US
The fitness-focused Huawei Watch 2 arrives in the US sporting a $299 price tag. It runs Android Wear 2.0 and comes with specialized fitness-related apps.
Samsung Galaxy S5 remains the most popular Samsung handset in the US
Although it arrived on the market three years ago, the Galaxy S5 controls almost 16 percent of the entire Samsung user base in the United States, followed by the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S7, each with around 11.5 percent.
Samsung Gear S3 Classic now available in 24K gold
This luxury gold variant of the Gear S3 Classic smartwatch comes for a lower price than expected - those interested can get the 24K gold-plated wearable for $599 USD thanks to De Billas.
Samsung Galaxy S8 flagships facing display issues
Many South Korean customers who just received their Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ pre-order units claim their new handsets have display problems - excessive red tints on the screen, to be more specific.
Cricket Wireless unveils LG Harmony
LG Harmony is the same device that goes as LG K20 on both Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile. Cricket Wireless now has it in stock carrying a price tag of $99.99 USD (plus the activation of a prepaid plan).
Android 7.1.1 coming soon to Moto Z Play handsets
The lower-end member of the Moto Z family arrived back in September 2016 with Android Marshmallow on board. In the meantime, it also received Android 7.0 Nougat, and now Motorola's support confirms that Android 7.1.1 is headed for it as well.
Acer teases Next@Acer press conference set for April 27
Expect a flurry of new Predator gaming announcements and more during the Acer keynote next week. The manufacturer is otherwise remaining tight-lipped about what the event will unveil.
Intel axes IDF 2017 as a sign of the changing times
The yearly IDF keynotes and talks will come to a full stop in favor of smaller events and a shifting focus to automotive, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, cloud storage, and others.
Apr 17, 2017
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Frankfurter Allgemeine: Jenseits der Hungerkur, Chip.de: Hervorragende Leistung und überzeugende Ausstattung, Netzwelt: So schlägt sich das günstigste iPad aller Zeiten, Inside Handy: Sony Xperia XA1 Es ist nicht alles Gold, was glänzt, Inside Handy: LG G6 Der eleganteste Brocken der Welt, Netzwelt: Trendsetter mit umwerfendem 18:9-Display, Tech Stage: Huawei P10 Plus besser und größer als das P10, Verivox: Das Huawei P10 fordert das iPhone heraus, Tech Stage: Lenovo Moto G5 einfach und gut?, Curved: Sony Xperia XA1 die leistungsstarke Mittelklasse, Curved: Tango auf Sparflamme, Golem: Lenovo kehrt zur bewährten Motorola-Tradition zurück, Curved: Das LG G6 im ausführlichen Test, Android Pit: Stark Und Ausdauernd, Android Pit: Ein Nahezu Perfektes Arbeits-Tablet, Android Pit: Wie Das Pixel, Bloss Für 200 Euro, Android Pit: 2:1 FÜR LG?, Mobi France: [TEST] Wileyfox Swift 2X, Komputerswiat: Test notebooka Acer Swift 7, Notebook Italia: Recensione Doogee Shoot 1, CNet France: Dell XPS 15 (2017), Cyberbloc: HP Elite X3 – Smartphone-Multitalent Im Test, Svet Androida: Sony Xperia XZ: seriózní japonka s nugátem na palubě (recenze), Lyd og Billede: Test Af Microsoft Surface Book, Chip Online TR: MSI GT73VR 7RF Titan Pro İncelemesi, Chimera Revo: UMI Plus E: smartphone Extreme?, Techzine: Review: Asus ZenBook 3 laptop, El Androide Libre: Análisis Honor 6X, la gama media sube un escalón, Cinafoniaci: DooGee Y6 Piano Black - Recensione Completa, Androidiani: LG K10 2017, solidità e stile a buon prezzo | La Recensione, Androidiani: Ulefone Armor: la recensione, Androidiani: Ulefone Gemini: La Recensione, Andrea Galeazzi: Recensione LG K10 2017, Antyweb: Recenzja MacBook Pro 2016 : irytujący i zachwycający, 90 Sekund: Test, recenzja, opinia – Honor 8 – Głośny ryk nowego lidera średniej półki, Mere Mobil.dk: OnePlus 3T test – powermobil til lavpris, Les Mobiles: Test du OnePlus 3T : nouveau smartphone ou simple amélioration ?, Chip Online TR: Alcatel One Touch Pixi 3 10 WiFi İncelemesi, On MSFT: Cube Mix Plus review, PC Mag: MSI GS73VR 7RF Stealth Pro, Hitek: Test Du Oneplus 3T, Une Version Upgradée Du Mobile, Un Plus Gros Processeur Et Un Meilleur Appareil Photo, Teltarif: HTC One A9 Test: Wenn Gutes zu teuer ist, Hi-Tech Mail: Обзор HTC U Ultra: 2 экрана, шикарный звук и невероятная цена, Hi-Tech Mail: Обзор Xiaomi Mi5C: первый Xiaomi на собственном процессоре, Pplware: Análise: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global Edition, o verdadeiro europeu, FAQsAndroid: Análisis Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Internacional, la versión con Snapdragon 625, Andrea Galeazzi: RECENSIONE Xiaomi Mi 5c, PC Mag: HTC U Ultra, CNet: HTC U Ultra review, Webriyota.com: Xiaomi Redmi 4a İnceleme, Tech Advisor: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 review: The Note 7 lookalike that’s hot for a very different reason - and coming soon in pink?, Trusted Reviews: Gigabyte P57X v7-CF1 review
Origin's new EON15-S gaming notebook features a GTX 1050 Ti at an affordable price
The budget gaming laptop crown sees another contender in the Origin EON15-S. The $999 notebook sacrifices some performance and storage capabilities for the sake of affordability.
Apple may replace your broken iPad 4 with an iPad Air 2
Customers that bring in an iPad 4 for repairs to authorized Apple service centers or Apple stores may have their device replaced with an iPad Air 2.
HTC U Ultra is already discounted just weeks after its release
Just days before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8, HTC has put its premium HTC U Ultra handset on sale. The Snapdragon 821-powered device is $150 off for the rest of the week.
Verizon Wear24 will be available on May 11
Verizon's delayed Android Wear 2.0-based smartwatch has a new release date: May 11. The Wear24 is exclusive to its parent carrier and will cost $399.
Xiaomi Mi 6 scores on Geekbench higher than those of the Samsung Galaxy S8
According to benchmarks on Geekbench, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 6 runs faster than the latest Samsung flagship smartphones. The question of which one is the better phone won't be answered until the Mi 6 is launched on April 19.
Why Nintendo may have stopped making the NES Classic Edition
The NES Classic was a great deal for consumers, but Nintendo may have realized that it would be best to focus on the Switch for the moment and then produce an improved retro console experience down the line that could provide better long-term benefits.
Sony Xperia X and X Compact security updates now rolling out
The patch addresses over 100 known security holes for the two major smartphones from the Japanese manufacturer with Android 7.1 still in the works.
Maze Mobile officially teases Alpha smartphone with extremely narrow bezels
First leaked last week, Maze Mobile has confirmed that the Alpha will be a 6-inch FHD smartphone with extremely narrow bezels on three of its four sides. Launch prices and dates remain unknown.
HP Pavilion 15t-bc200 X7P44AV (7700HQ, UHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
A sharper image… The latest Pavilion 15t to make the trip through our labs features all the same amenities of the previous configuration, but accompanied now instead by a higher-resolution display. Could this be what the Pavilion needed to earn top marks?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Face Off: Lenovo Ideapad Y900 17ISK vs. MSI GE72 7RE vs. Asus ROG GL753VD
Flagship Maxwell vs. mainstream Pascal. How well does an enthusiast-level GTX 980M machine of yesteryear stack up against the GTX 1050 found on most newer multimedia notebooks? We pit the high-end Ideapad Y900 against the entry-level GE72 and GL753VD gaming machines to find out.
Apr 16, 2017
Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review
More compact. Lenovo has equipped its 15-inch business classic with a new case and offers an attractive package in many areas. However, there are still some performance bugs, and the Chinese manufacturer is still using a mediocre Full HD panel.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2 kg
Acer Aspire VX5-591G (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review
Limited fun. Actually, Acer's new multimedia laptop designed for gaming is convincing in most aspects - only that the conventional hard drive does not really match to the high-performance technology and it really slowed things down in the test. We recommend opting for another version or retrofitting it with an SSD.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Onyx shows off producitivity-focused E-Ink convertible laptop "typewriter" and tablets in Hong Kong
Onyx has introduced two prototypes of E-Ink devices: A "Typewriter" laptop, and a high-resolution Android tablet aimed not just at reading but for productivity.
OnePlus 5 could be coming in May with dual rear cameras
The OnePlus 4 will likely be skipped according to the model number of an unknown OnePlus device. Meanwhile, leaked photos of the case seemingly suggest dual rear cameras for the upcoming OnePlus flagship.
Xiaomi Mi 6 images tease curved design and dual rear cameras
Official teaser videos highlight the new curved design and rear cameras, but additional images show the lack of a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Apr 15, 2017
Microsoft says they've patched NSA's hacking tools targeting devices running Windows
Microsoft engineers have examined the exploits released by the Shadow Brokers and have released patches to address the issue. The good news is that most of these vulnerabilities were patched in March.
Huawei P10 Lite Smartphone Review
Clever alternative. The Huawei P10 Lite mid-range smartphone costs only about half as much as the Huawei P10 with a Leica camera, but has otherwise much in common with the high-end meteorite. Our test shows what ultimately is the difference and who should choose which of the P10 models.
HiSilicon Kirin 658, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 5.2", 146 g
How to Lower Temperatures, Stop Throttling, and Increase Battery Life: The ThrottleStop Guide (2017)
ThrottleStop is one of the most useful programs for any PC user, but it can be intimidating to use at first glance. This primer walks readers through installing ThrottleStop, explains its basic features such as undervolting and temperature profiles, and guides them through some basic optimizations that any user could benefit from.
Windows 10 Creators Update to hit only 13 handsets
The new software should roll out to most compatible handsets in the coming days, but Microsoft confirmed an issue with the new Windows 10 update for mobiles as well. The company is working on fixing this problem, so all supported units get the Creators Update promptly.
HP allegedly working on a Rockchip-powered notebook
The Rockchip-powered notebook with HP EliteBook branding was spotted at the Hong Kong Global Sources Fair this week, For now, it runs Remix OS and has 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, but these might change until its launch, especially the operating system.
Nokia 6 receives Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Although this 5.5-inch handset is only available in China and a few other markets for now and the global launch is scheduled for May, HMD Global releases an update to Android 7.1.1 that comes with various enhancements and fixes, as well as the latest official security patch from Google, dated April 2017.
The Monograph watch freezes time and lets you re-live your favorite memories
What?Watch's new Kickstarter project presents a novel way of preserving life's fleeting moments. The Monograph captures a precise point in time and allows users to customize it with images, video, and their personal thoughts.
Apr 14, 2017
Samsung Gear S3 gets three functional watch faces
These new watch faces target tourists and business travelers (Tourist), as well as lovers of outdoor activities and sports enthusiasts (Outdoors and Sports). The Sports watch theme comes in six colors, while the other two only offer four color options each.
HTC One X10 now official
This new 5.5-inch handset is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 processor, next to 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, all powered by a generous 4,000 mAh battery. For now, it is only available in Russia, priced around $355 USD.
OxygenOS 4.1.3 rolls out
The new firmware is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat but comes without the Pixel-like launcher and the other features introduced in the latest Open Beta updates for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T handsets.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is coming to AT&T
A rugged version of the Samsung Galaxy S8 is rumored to debut by the end of spring. This new "Active" model has no price or concrete launch date yet, but is expected to be exclusive to AT&T.
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