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.
Apr 14, 2017
iPhone 8 may be the thickest Apple smartphone since the iPhone 4
Leaked renders of what is believed to be this year's upcoming iPhones have appeared on Weibo. These sources have yet to be confirmed, but what they do suggest is that the new iPhone 8's upgrades have made it into a beefier device.
Nintendo reveals Joy-Con battery grips and more
The Joy-Con will get a Neon Yellow color option, but Nintendo also unveiled a special battery grip accessory for it. In around a month, the standalone Switch dock should hit the market in limited quantities.
Sharp Z3 premium phablet launches tomorrow
This new 5.7-inch handset hits Taiwan this week, with more Asian markets to follow next month. Its specs include a Snapdragon 652 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, 16 MP main camera with dual LED flash, all with Android 7.0 Nougat on top.
Alcatel Idol 5 shows up on GFXBench
The 5.2-inch handset known as Alcatel 6060 at this stage surfaced on GFXBench with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor inside, next to 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, mid-range cameras, all with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on top.
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 (Core i5, Full HD) Convertible Review
A true favorite! HP’s EliteBook series stands for high-end business laptops. In this review, you will find out if HP can follow up on their promises with this EliteBook x360 1030 G2.
Intel Core i5-7300U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
StarTech announces wireless WiGig hybrid docking station
Who needs USB Type-C or Thunderbolt 3 when this docking station can connect to your laptop without any cables? The DKWG30DPHPD wireless dock is now available for $320 USD.
Nomu S30 Smartphone Review
Robust multimedia companion. With the S30, Nomu offers a smartphone equipped with powerful technology that, due to its low price in relation to the hardware offered, makes for a competitor to affordable multimedia and outdoor smartphones that should not be underestimated.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 260 g
LG G6 coming to Europe this April 24th
The 2:1 smartphone will retail for 750 Euros and is purportedly selling well in South Korea with initial two-day sales reaching over 30,000 units.
Render leaks show possible Lenovo Moto Z2 flagship
The super-thin Moto Z is due for a refresh this year and the alleged renders match up closely with previous leaks of the flagship smartphone.
Apr 13, 2017
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Turing and TCL team up for the Appassionato smartphone
This premium handset is scheduled to hit the market in September starting at $1,099 USD. It is made using durable Liquidmorphium material and will come with an AI assistant known as Amplified Intelligence.
HTC One X10 leaked images reveal design details and 4000 mAh battery capacity
New leaks have surfaced about HTC's new midrange handset, the HTC One 10X. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display, Helio P10 chipset, and 32GB storage/3GB of RAM, but HTC really wants everyone to take note of the 4000mAh battery.
Nintendo discontinues NES Classic Edition console
Despite continuing high demand for the retro console, Nintendo of America announced that they will discontinue the NES Classic Edition by the end of this month.
Xbox Project Scorpio to be unveiled in June
The long-awaited upgraded Xbox that promises to be the "first true 4K console for gamers" will be unveiled during a special press event that is scheduled for Sunday, June 11.
Gamecube on the go: Dolphin emulator runs smoothly on the Galaxy S8
A video from GuruAidTechSupport shows off the Gamecube emulator Dolphin running at an incredibly smooth framerate on a display model of the Samsung Galaxy S8. While the emulator has been around for a while, this is one of the first times we've seen gameplay this smooth.
Huawei Mate 9 sales hit 5 million
In addition to the P9 and P9 Plus, both selling very well since their launch, the Mate 9 phablet is also a hit for Huawei. In only four months of availability, Huawei managed to sell five million units.
Samsung releases enterprise versions of Galaxy S8
Samsung is continuing to offer special editions of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus to various partners as it looks to market its smartphone to not just consumers, but also large enterprises. For the moment, they only seem to be collaborating with businesses in South Korea.
The Apple Watch could one day make it easier to treat diabetes
Apple reportedly is working on new technology to make the daily treatment of diabetes much less inconvenient. The company has plans for optical sensors built into the Apple Watch that can monitor glucose levels without piercing the skin.
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review
A fiery temper within a compact design. If the largest PC manufacturer had it their way, the Lenovo X270 would become the ultimate mobile companion. In our detailed review, you will find out why there might be better alternatives after all, and why Lenovo should change a few things for the next ThinkPad X2xx.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.4 kg
New test shows Microsoft Edge is kinder than other browsers to battery life
A recently-posted video shows the Edge browser beating Chrome and Firefox in terms of battery efficiency. It comes as no surprise, though; the test was run by Microsoft, which develops Edge—hardly an impartial observer.
Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus now available
The new version brings improved printer support and the option to run the Unity 8 desktop environment, as well as some other small changes.
Garmin Vivosmart 3 now shipping
This fitness tracker features the Elevate wrist heart-rate technology with 24/7 hear rate monitoring, also being capable of determining the user's VO2 maximum level. Garmin's Vivosmart 3 has a suggested retail price of $139.99 USD.
HiSilicon Kirin 620 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1200 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor (CPU) for Smartphones.
Maze Alpha Android phablet surfaces online
This upcoming 6-inch phablet from China has a bezel-less design and is expected to come with Android Nougat out of the box, its top variant offering 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage. Maze Alpha should arrive in the coming weeks.
HiSilicon Kirin 658 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 2350 MHz 16nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the HiSilicon Kirin 658 processor (CPU) for smartphones.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 expected to launch next week
The latest leak reveals a 6.44-inch screen size, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor, a generous 5,000 mAh battery, all with Android 7.1 Nougat on top. The prices are expected to begin around $215 USD.
HP refreshes Pavilion and Pavilion x360 series for 2017
The "Lift hinge" design of the Envy series will now trickle down to the affordable Pavilion series while the Pavilion x360 convertibles get new metal surfaces and support for active stylus pens.
Canonical CEO Jane Silber to step down
Mark Shuttleworth returns at Canonical's helm 7 years after leaving this position and being replaced by Jane Silber. The switch is scheduled to take place in July 2017, Silber moving to the company's Board of Directors.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ get Android Nougat on Verizon
These two handsets on Sprint got the Android 7.0 Nougat update last week, and now Verizon Wireless does the same. The new firmware has 1.3 GB in size and rolls out in stages, so it might take a while for it to reach all compatible handsets.
SwiftKey Keyboard gets support for 9 more languages
Despite last year's leak of its users' confidential data, SwiftKey remains a popular virtual keyboard for Android devices. Its latest update brings the total of supported languages up to 162.
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Asus X555DA (A10-8700P, FHD) Laptop Review
Slow and outdated. AMD's Carrizo platform has not aged well. Performance is slower than a U-class Intel processor while offering shorter battery life and an overall poorer experience.
AMD A10-8700P, Radeon R6 (Carrizo), 15.6", 2.1 kg
Adata launches 256 GB Premier One UHS-II U3 Class 10 SDXC card
Write rates of up to 260 MB/s will be possible to better support extremely high resolution recording and VR applications.
Apr 12, 2017
Facebook Messenger reaches 1.2 billion monthly active users
After breaking the one billion users barrier back in May, Facebook Messenger moves to a whole new level and leaves behind the 1.2 billion users mark, also increasing the number of messages sent per active user.
Microsoft's upcoming spring event now has a location and date
A Microsoft invite reveals that its spring event, which takes place before the Build 2017 conference, is scheduled for May 2 in New York City. It's not clear which, if any, products will show up.
LeEco Le Pro 3 AI Edition coming with dual rear cameras and virtual assistance
The smiley-faced smartphone is coming this week in two versions with MediaTek Helio processors for a starting price of 1800 Yuan.
HTC One M9 on Sprint might get Android Nougat soon
Sprint is quite busy updating older flagships to Android 7.0 these days since the Galaxy S6 handsets got the new firmware earlier today and now it seems like HTC One M9 units on this carrier receive it as well.
Teclast X5 Pro now available for $499.99 USD
This tablet can be acquired for $499.99 USD without the magnetic detachable keyboard, its specs including a 12.2-inch display, the Intel Core m3-7Y30 processor, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB internal storage, all with Windows 10 on top.
Google launches AI-driven drawing app AutoDraw
This new creation by Google comes as a free web-based app that works on any computer, phone, or tablet and uses machine learning to help its users finish a drawing by suggesting objects based on the shape they draw.
Don't worry, iPhone 5 users: Apple plans to continue issuing updates to your device
A new report claimed that Apple was dropping support for the iPhone 5 and 5C with the latest iOS 10.3.2 beta update. It is now apparent that the two devices will be covered via a second version of the update.
Samsung to produce a limited number of foldable phones this year
The South Korean manufacturer is planning to run a pilot program for its prototype foldable phone. Tens of thousands of such devices are expected to be ready by the end of 2017; they will be used to measure overall consumer interest as well as provide feedback on the UI.
Touch ID issues may delay production of the iPhone 8
Apple's reluctance to compromise on Touch ID may prevent the upcoming iPhone from launching on schedule. The company sees the feature as a prerequisite for getting rid of its device's physical buttons.
Researchers: Microsoft Office security hole exploited by hackers and government agencies
Microsoft recently released a security patch to resolve a vulnerability in Microsoft Office. Attackers, including malware distributors and cyber-espionage groups, are exploiting the flaw to seize control of users' systems.
PSA: Latest XPS 9560 BIOS (1.2.4) may brick notebook
Dell's latest BIOS update for the XPS 9560 (1.2.4) is causing some users' laptops to be bricked after installing. There are two simple methods to make the system bootable again, however.
LeEco might lay off more than a third of its US workforce
Although it managed to sell its Silicon Valley property already, Chinese company LeEco continues to have a tough time in the US. Although it entered the local market less than a year ago, the latest rumors claim LeEco plans to fire 175 of its 475 US employees.
AMD's Ryzen 5 desktop processors release around the world today
AMD launched all four models of its new high-performance AMD Ryzen 5 desktop processor today. They say it can deliver up to 87% more performance when comparing the AMD Ryzen 5 1600X to the Intel Core i5 7600K.
Samsung Galaxy S8 to launch without Bixby's voice support
Although it was supposed to launch with the new Galaxy S8 flagships, we now hear that the Bixby voice control features will not roll out in the US at the same time as the new Galaxy handsets, being scheduled to arrive "later this Spring" instead.
Misfit Flare fitness tracker now official
This basic fitness tracker uses an aluminum frame and is waterproof up to 50 meters, offering up to six months of autonomy (it uses a replaceable CR1632 coin cell battery), as well as compatibility with Misfit App and Misfit Link App.
Fifth Tizen Developer Conference confirmed for mid-May
Samsung has just unveiled that registration for TDC 2017 is now open, also unveiling that the event is scheduled to take place in San Francisco, between May 16 and May 17. The location chosen is the Hilton Union Square Hotel.
Oppo R11 hits GFXBench
Insiders familiar with this Chinese brand claim that Oppo will skip releasing the R10 and will go straight to R11, a handset that apparently surfaced on GFXBench labeled as "R6051" and features a 20 MP front camera and a 16 MP shooter on the back, most likely a dual camera setup.
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