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Apr 5, 2017

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy J3 Pro hits India tomorrow

This budget-friendly handset goes on sale for around $130 USD, offering a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, a quad-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. Compared to the Chinese variant, this smartphone apparently has a faster processor and a slightly weaker battery.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2017 10:05

Samsung Galaxy S8+ early reviews are largely positive

Samsung Galaxy S8+ early reviews are largely positive

The elongated design may not be for everyone and certain benchmarks show the Huawei Mate 9 ahead in some cases.

Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2017 07:57

51.2 percent of Steam players are running Windows 10

51.2 percent of Steam users are running Windows 10

Windows 10 continues to be the most popular OS amongst Steam gamers and this is expected to grow with the public release of Game Mode.

Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2017 07:16

Moto G5 Plus now available for 300 Euros

Moto G5 Plus now available for 300 Euros

The Moto G5 Plus is slightly larger than the standard G5 with a faster Snapdragon SoC and higher capacity internal battery.

Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2017 06:35

Apr 4, 2017

The Alcatel Flash (2017) has two rear-facing cameras and two front-facing cameras. (Source: Alcatel)

Alcatel unveils smartphone with four cameras

The new Alcatel Flash features a dual rear-facing camera setup and two front-facing cameras.

Sam Medley, 04 Apr 2017 23:45

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Smartphone Review

78% Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Smartphone Review

Striking Update. Samsung's latest reincarnation of its hip mid-range Galaxy A3 smartphone not only features an updated glass and metal unibody design but also significant improvements under the hood, for example increased processing power and improved camera performance. Will this be enough to show its competitors who's the boss?

Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa, ARM Mali-T830 MP1, 4.7", 138 g

Manuel Masiero, 04 Apr 2017 22:27

Oath will be a merger of both AOL and Yahoo. (Source: AOL)

AOL and Yahoo to be combined into new Verizon sub-brand, dubbed "Oath"

Verizon will merge AOL, Yahoo, and all associated brands under a single "house" named Oath. It appears that Oath will serve as a brand manager for the myriad of names within it.

Sam Medley, 04 Apr 2017 21:54

Mad Catz RAT gaming mouse, Mat Catz goes bankrupt

Mad Catz files for bankruptcy

Although it won a partnership with Harmonix to supply Rock Band 4 controllers, the well-known San Diego-based company has just filed for bankruptcy. Mad Catz laid off a third of its staff back in 2016, being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange last week.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2017 19:40

Amazon Cash service for adding cash to the Amazon.com balance now available

Amazon launches Amazon Cash

This new service targets cash customers, allowing them to add between $15 USD and $500 USD to their Amazon account in a single transaction by showing a barcode at a participating retailer.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2017 18:35

The Galaxy S8 has a new aspect ratio, a larger display, flexible OLED with a Gorilla Glass 5 panel and multiple screen modes. (Source: ZDNet)

DisplayMate gives Galaxy S8 screen its highest grade ever

Independent display analyst Dr. Raymond Soneria of DisplayMate Technologies published the results of extensive lab tests on the Samsung Galaxy S8's display, concluding that the screen scored top marks across the board.

Isaac Brown, 04 Apr 2017 18:21

StatCounter's data is based on 15 billion page views per month of 2.5 million sites. (Source: StatCounter)

Android is now the world's most popular OS for web browsing

Google's Android has overtaken Windows to become the world's most popular platform for accessing the internet, according to StatCounter. StatCounter called the March figures a "milestone in technology history and the end of an era."

Isaac Brown, 04 Apr 2017 18:17

A concept rendering of a curved iPhone 8. (Source: TechConfigurations)

Apple has ordered 70 million bendable OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone 8

The iPhone 8 will have a curved display, hence the reason for Apple's large bendable OLED order. The company has contracted Samsung to produce the panels for the device which is expected to launch later this year.

John Garcia, 04 Apr 2017 18:12

The Samsung Galaxy S8 is the company's attempt to break the "generic smartphone" mold. (Source: Samsung)

Check out how the Galaxy S8 came to be with Samsung's latest Design Story

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Design Story takes a look at the reasoning behind the smartphone's aesthetic and software choices.

John Garcia, 04 Apr 2017 17:57

An early Samsung smartphone prototype highlighting foldable display technology. (Source: Mobipicker)

Samsung's foldable phone is still coming, but much later than expected

Samsung's commercialization of foldable displays has been pushed back until 2019, meaning its Galaxy X device will debut at least until then. Samsung mentions the current success of bezel-free screens and a need to improve foldable technology as reasons for the delay.

John Garcia, 04 Apr 2017 17:42

The current Mac Pro hasn't been updated since 2013. (Source: Apple)

Apple is planning to redesign the Mac Pro

In a press interview, senior staff at Apple said that the company is "completely rethinking the Mac Pro." Plans for a redesign are in motion, but a new Mac Pro likely won't arrive until next year at the earliest.

Sam Medley, 04 Apr 2017 17:32

iOS 10 Spotlight screen, iOS 10.3.1 now available for download

Apple releases iOS 10.3.1

The new update comes in a small package, and it does not bring any new features, only offering the usual bug fixes and security improvements. All iOS 10 users can download it for free via OTA or iTunes.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2017 14:15

AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 1700X & 1800X Review

AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 1700X & 1800X Review

We reviewed three new Ryzen CPUs and will talk about some rather controversial reviews as well as basics of the new Zen architecture.

Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 04 Apr 2017 08:43

Nokia 9 leak claims iris scanner, OZO Audio, and dual Carl Zeiss cameras

Nokia 9 leak claims iris scanner, OZO Audio, and dual Carl Zeiss cameras

The high-end 5.5-inch Android smartphone will supposedly carry the Snapdragon 835 SoC and a QHD OLED display with hardware security features not unlike the Galaxy S8.

Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2017 05:30

Cube i35 notebook now official for $700 USD

Cube i35 3:2 notebook now official for $700 USD

An entry-level configuration will launch first with Core m3 options followed by a Core i5 variant. The notebook is notable for its uncommon 3:2 3000 x 2000 resolution display.

Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2017 04:50

Apr 3, 2017

The Nintendo Switch may be susceptible to warping. (Source: Technobuffalo)

Nintendo Switch users claim their consoles are warping

Nintendo's new Switch may be prone to warping. While the cause is unknown, current speculation suggests that leaving the console in its dock may cause heat buildup which could warp the chassis.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2017 23:52

Cube iWork 3X Windows tablet with Intel Celeron N3450 processor

Cube unveils iWork 3X Windows tablet

This convertible tablet comes with a 12.3-inch high-resolution IPS display and an Intel Apollo Lake processor, next to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, all for around $290 USD in China and about $360 USD internationally.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2017 23:05

This image from Yota's website could be the Yotaphone 3. (Source: Yota)

Seeing double: Yotaphone 3 preorders may start this summer

A new teaser image on Yota's website hints that a new device will be available for preorder this summer.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2017 21:02

The Sony Xperia XZs is now available for preorder. (Source: Sony)

Sony Xperia XZs will go on sale April 5th

The Xperia XZs is now available for preorder on Amazon and will go on sale April 5th. Priced at $699, the Xperia XZs pairs an impressive camera with outdated internals.

Sam Medley, 03 Apr 2017 17:09

Shares in UK chip designer Imagination Technologies have plunged more than 60% after Apple's announcement. (Source: Reuters)

Apple to cut ties with long-time GPU partner, may develop its own GPUs in-house

Apple, Imagination's largest customer, will no longer be sourcing their GPUs from the company in 15 months to two years. Instead, it seems highly likely that they'll create their own GPUs instead.

Isaac Brown, 03 Apr 2017 16:45

Android Nougat statue, update 7.1.2 now rolling out early April 2017

Android 7.1.2 update rolls out

The new firmware is now available for Pixel C users, coming with a new launcher, a multitasking menu optimized for the larger screen, and more. However, Google still has to make the official announcement.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2017 15:45

Nikkei reported on Friday that U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake and U.S. chipmaker Broadcom offered Toshiba about 2 trillion yen ($18 billion) for the unit. (Source:The Korea Herald)

Apple, Amazon and Google among companies bidding for Toshiba's NAND unit

Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun Daily reported on Saturday that US tech firms Apple, Google and Amazon have joined the bidding war over Toshiba's NAND unit, which accounts for 20 percent of the NAND market.

Isaac Brown, 03 Apr 2017 14:27

Bixby unofficially available for older Samsung handsets

Although it made its debut exclusively for the Galaxy S8 family, the Bixby virtual assistant has just been spotted running on a Galaxy S7 so it seems it can run without problems on older Samsung handsets as well, although this has not been confirmed officially yet.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2017 10:55

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720 (7500U, QHD) Convertible Laptop Review

85% Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720 (7500U, QHD) Convertible Laptop Review

3:2 Surface. With its QHD+ display and Kaby Lake 15-watt SOC, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Miix 720 represents formidable competition for the Microsoft Surface. But the unbalanced fans and low-quality microphone spoil the 12-inch model for us.

Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 12", 1.2 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 03 Apr 2017 03:45

Apr 2, 2017

Samsung releases new Gear 360

Samsung releases new Gear 360

Samsung has updated their 4K and VR-capable Gear 360 camera with live streaming capability and a new design.

Nicholas Morbidelli, 02 Apr 2017 21:19

Enable Picture-in-Picture mode in Android O

Enable picture-in-picture mode in Android O

By default, picture-in-picture mode is disabled in the Android O developer preview, but it can easily be enabled in less than a minute.

Nicholas Morbidelli, 02 Apr 2017 21:19

Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-C (6006U, HD) Laptop Review

78% Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-C (6006U, HD) Laptop Review

Office worker. With its Satellite Pro R50-C-16V, Toshiba presents a quiet, 15.6-inch office device that hardly heats up. A Core i3 processor from the Skylake generation provides the necessary computing power. The Windows 10 Pro operating system boosts the laptop's price to almost 500 Euros (~$534).

Intel Core i3-6006U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 02 Apr 2017 20:30

Apr 1, 2017

Lenovo IdeaPad 110-15ACL (A8-7410, HD) Laptop Review

74% Lenovo IdeaPad 110-15ACL (A8-7410, HD) Laptop Review

No stamina. Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop is available for approximately 350 Euros (~$372). The laptop's highlights are its 1-TB hard drive and 8 GB of working memory. However, buyers will have to accept a low-performance APU and a short battery life.

AMD A8-7410, Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L), 15.6", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 01 Apr 2017 20:40

HP EliteBook 850 G4 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review

86% HP EliteBook 850 G4 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review

A tradition of poor angles. HP sent out its updated EliteBooks to fight for the affection of business users and the hearts and minds of big business purchasing managers alike. Our extensive review is going to reveal whether they will be won over by the EliteBook 850 G4 or whether HP has once again cut corners and skimped on that one particular part the way they already did with its predecessor.

Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Apr 2017 20:36

NVIDIA Quadro M2200 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA Quadro M2200 GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

1024 Maxwell cores @ 694MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5508MHz

Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M2200 professional graphics card for laptops / mobile workstations.

Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Mongoose / Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 2300 MHz 10nm

Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa processor (CPU) for Smartphones.

Holding a picture of the owner's face in front of the camera seems to be enough. (Source: iDeviceHelp)

Samsung Galaxy S8 can be unlocked with a photograph

A video has surfaced of Samsung's new Galaxy S8 being tricked into unlocking with a photograph, raising questions of security.

Douglas Black, 01 Apr 2017 05:48

JEDEC is the global leader in setting memory standards. (Source: JEDEC)

DDR5 memory is coming, and it is fast

The new standard promises to bring twice the bandwidth and density over current DDR4 memory. Publication is expected to be finalized in 2018.

Sam Medley, 01 Apr 2017 05:03

Although the Orange Pi lacks a traditional port for an external display, it does have an LCD connector to attach its own screen. (Source: CNX Software)

Orange Pi is a US$10 single-board computer with a 2G modem

The Orange Pi is a new single-board computer out of China that costs just under US$10.

Douglas Black, 01 Apr 2017 04:55

OnePlus teases Dash Charge energy drink for April Fools

OnePlus teases Dash Charge energy drink for April Fools

In a strange promotional effort, OnePlus will be giving away limited quantities of Dash Charge energy drinks on April 1st in order to promote the OnePlus smartphone series and its fast-charging Dash Charge accessories.

Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2017 01:41

Mar 31, 2017

HTC CBP specs surface on AnTuTu

HTC CBP smartphone hits AnTuTu

The upcoming sibling of the existing HTC U handsets is expected to feature a Snapdragon 835 processor, next to a 2K display, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage space, all with Android 7.1.1 Nougat on top.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2017 23:23

Samsung S Health app for Android becomes just Samsung Health

S Health becomes Samsung Health

Selected countries now get Ask an Expert Telehealth Services via the rebranded service by Samsung, its list of changes also including a new user interface, personalized insights, social capabilities, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2017 21:55

Apple laptops are the only ones that meet or exceed their advertised battery life estimates.

Laptop batteries rarely last as long as advertised, says new report

Testing done by UK website Which? reveals a large discrepancy between official laptop battery life claims and real-world results. Only one manufacturer is free from over-hyping itself—in fact, Apple performs better than advertised.

John Garcia, 31 Mar 2017 20:41

Fujitsu LifeBook A557 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

84% Fujitsu LifeBook A557 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

A solid office device! With the introduction of the ULV processors into Fujitsu's LifeBooks, they had to suffer some losses in terms of performance. In this short test we have summarized for you whether things are looking up again with the new Kaby Lake processors.

Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 31 Mar 2017 19:56

The KEYone marks a radical departure from current smartphone trends with its physical keyboard. (Source: BlackBerry)

BlackBerry KEYone shipments delayed until May

BlackBerry's new smartphone was scheduled to ship in early April. However, it has been delayed by a month, placing it directly in the crosshairs of another upcoming release: the Samsung Galaxy S8.

John Garcia, 31 Mar 2017 19:17

The Moto G5, now in Sapphire Blue and exclusively from O2. (Source: O2)

Sapphire Blue Moto G5 is now available exclusively from O2

The Moto G5 has a new Sapphire Blue variant, but it is exclusive to British O2 customers.

John Garcia, 31 Mar 2017 17:45

Google Calendar available on Apple iPad March 2017

Google Calendar hits Apple's iPad

This well-known app by Google is now available for the iPad and allows its users to search their calendar from the home screen with Spotlight Search, also having many more useful features currently in the pipeline.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2017 16:10

DJ Koh, Samsung Electronics’ mobile business chief, presents the Galaxy S8 at the company’s unpacking event in New York on Wednesday. (Source: Samsung Electronics)

Samsung says Galaxy S8 and S8+ will not have supply shortage

Samsung expects record-breaking sales of their new flagship duo, the Galaxy S8 and S8+, but according to them, they aren't having any supply issues at all. Hopefully, the rumored chipsets falling behind production schedule were incorrect.

Isaac Brown, 31 Mar 2017 15:42

HP Spectre 13 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

86% HP Spectre 13 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Who has the slimmest one? With a "thickness" of just 10 millimeters (~0.4 in), HP's Spectre is even slimmer than some tablets. After its launch in 2016, the laptop has been updated slightly technically. We have summarized how HP's silver Spectre scores in this report.

Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.1 kg

Sebastian Bade, 31 Mar 2017 07:27

Google really wants developers to resize their apps to support the 18:9 and 18.5:9 aspect ratios. (Source: 9to5Google)

Google encourages developers to make their apps compatible with displays that have an 18:9 aspect ratio

Google wants Android developers to optimize their apps so that they won't have any unsightly black bars when running on new flagship devices including the LG G6, Samsung Galaxy S8, and S8 Plus.

Isaac Brown, 31 Mar 2017 03:25

The vulnerability was first discovered by an 18-year-old in Arizona who took advantage of a JavaScript flaw in a bid to collect a bug bounty last year. (Source: Apple Insider)

Apple says iOS 10.3 fixes flaw that caused phones to repeatedly call 911

The iOS 10.3 update included frontend improvements and security fixes, one of which addressed a major security hole that allowed other users to remotely take control of iOS devices and use them to call 911.

Isaac Brown, 31 Mar 2017 02:28

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