CeBIT 2017 | Fujitsu unveils VR Ready Celsius H970 mobile workstation
The 17.3-inch workhorse will launch next month with Intel Xeon processor options and Quadro GPUs up to the P5000.
Mar 21, 2017
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8028 Tablet SoC - Benchmarks and Specs
ARMv7 ARM 4 cores @ 1600 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8028 processor (CPU).Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC
Cortex-A53 ARM 4 cores @ 1400 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor (CPU).Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform SoC
Cortex-A7 ARM 2 cores @ 1100 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm 205 SoC for smartphones (CPU).Mar 20, 2017
Low-end Xiaomi Redmi 4A launches in India
This sub-$100 USD smartphone will be sold exclusively online, via Amazon India and Mi.com, starting on March 23. Its specs include a Snapdragon 425 processor, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage.
Fashion company Guess to release Android Wear smartwatches
The global fashion company is joining the growing list of smartwatch retailers this fall.
LineageOS hits the one million users mark
Just a few months after rising from CyanogenMod's ashes, LineageOS has more than one million users, OnePlus One being the handset with the most installs. The second spot belongs to OnePlus 3 and 3T.
New Android 7.1.2 beta fixes bugs, adds much-awaited fingerprint feature
This second Android 7.1.2 beta build brings the much-awaited fingerprint swipe notification gesture to the Nexus 6P. It also fixes miscellaneous bugs introduced in the previous beta build.
CeBIT 2017 | Fujitsu announces 13.3-inch Lifebook U937 and S937 starting at 1650 Euros
The super-light S937 will come in at just under 1 kg while the U937 promises double-digit battery life with its modular secondary battery.
ZTE Nubia Z11 mini S debuts in India
This 5.2-inch handset goes on sale in India tomorrow exclusively via Amazon for around $260 USD. Its highlights include a 23 MP main camera, a Snapdragon 625 processor, and 4 GB RAM.
Asus gearing up for a new 9.6-inch Android tablet
A GFXBench entry strongly hints at a Galaxy Tab S3 competitor from Asus with a MediaTek SoC and a similar 9.6-inch 4:3 QXGA display.
Ben Heck tears the Nintendo Switch apart
Ben Heck, known for poking around in modern and retro electronics, tore into the Nintendo Switch to see what was inside. The console seems to be fairly accessible and serviceable.
Apple's iPhone 8 will look similar to the original iPhone
Industry officials claim that Apple's next iPhone will have a curved, all-glass back case. This design resembles the original iPhone, whose back case was also curved but made of aluminum. The new iPhone is expected to be larger and slimmer than the original though.
Sony intros Xperia L1 mid-range smartphone
This MediaTek MT6737T-powered, 5.5-inch handset features 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, coming with Android Nougat out of the box. It will go on sale worldwide in late April for an unspecified price.
Oppo F3 Plus specifications revealed through GFXBench
Final packaging for the 6-inch smartphone may also already be out in the wild. The F3 Plus is expected to carry a Snapdragon 653 SoC and a wide-angle 120-degree front-facing camera for easier selfies.
Qualcomm 205 Mobile Platform now official
This new mobile chip was unveiled in New Delhi and promises to bring 4G LTE connectivity to low-end handsets, the first devices to use it being expected to arrive in the second quarter of 2017.
ZTE's upcoming smartwatch runs Android Wear 2.0, lacks some useful features
An anonymous source has leaked new images and details for the ZTE Quartz. The source reveals that the Quartz runs on the recently-launched Android Wear 2.0. At the same time, it lacks several features found in other smartwatches, such as a heart rate monitor and NFC.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) for AT&T hits FCC
Not long after the report that mentioned its arrival on Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile, the Galaxy J7 (2017) for AT&T surfaces on FCC as well. Sadly, there is no official confirmation of its arrival yet.
Samsung officially announces Bixby virtual assistant
Samsung's new digital assistant, Bixby, is "fundamentally different" from the competition's digital assistants. With advanced artificial intelligence at its core, Bixby will debut on the Galaxy S8. Samsung hopes to eventually bring the assistant to all of its appliances.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 3 and Mi Pad 3 Pro leak online
Both upcoming tablets are expected to retail for less than $250 USD, offering 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage, Intel Cherry Trail processor, and Android Nougat (Mi Pad 3) or Windows 10 (Mi Pad 3 Pro) on board.
Swatch working on its own OS for wearables
Bloomberg reveals that this well-known Swiss watchmaker is working on its own operating system for wearables and plans to release its first smartwatch that would use it by the end of next year.
BLU Products Life One X2 Mini hits Amazon
This Android handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, having a 5-inch full HD display, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB internal storage space, all for a price of just $179.99 USD.
Intel's super-fast Optane SSD now available for enterprises
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ colors leaked on Twitter
An image of the upcoming Galaxy S8 and S8+ was recently revealed on Twitter. They will be offered in three colors, at least initially.
OxygenOS 4.1.0 (Android 7.1.1) rolling out for OnePlus 3 and 3T
The OnePlus 3 and 3T join the ranks of devices running the very latest build of Nougat, version 7.1.1. Expect to receive the update any day now.
Nokia to provide monthly updates to Android phones
Nokia commits to rigorous update policy in recent tweet. Monthly security updates will be provided indefinitely for Nokia's latest devices.
Doogee Shoot 1 Smartphone Review
Are two always better than one? Dual-camera systems are no longer restricted to high-end smartphones - not in a year as technologically sophisticated as 2017. Now even entry-level models can boast of back cameras with two modules: enter the Shoot 1 model from the Chinese manufacturer Doogee. But is the second camera in the low-budget device really a boon? Our comprehensive review reveals the answer.
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.5", 167 gMar 19, 2017
NVIDIA Quadro M1200 - Benchmarks and Specs
640 Maxwell cores @ 991MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5 @ 5000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the professional NVIDIA Quadro M1200 graphics card for workstation laptops.
Zotac set to release business-centric mini PCs at CeBIT 2017
The small form factor PCs are meant for business professionals and sport features like Intel AMT and Intel UNITE.
LG faces class-action lawsuit over G4 and V4 hardware faults
LG is facing a class-action lawsuit over bootloops in their G4 and V10 handsets. Customers first complained of the issue over a year ago and were offered replacements, yet many of the replacement smartphones still suffered from the same issues.
Apple invests US$500 million into opening two more Chinese R&D centers
Apple has announced it will open two more research and development centers in Suzhou and Shanghai. The two additional centers will join the existing two slated to open in Beijing and Shenzhen. The total cost of the investment will be at least US$500 million.
Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer Edition (i5-7600K, 4K UHD, GTX 1080, MSI 16L13) Laptop Review
Notebook gaming with desktop Kaby Lake. A notebook equipped with a standard LGA 1151 socket may sound super-powerful, but the benefits are minimal compared to the drawbacks that entail.
Intel Core i5-7600K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 15.6", 3.1 kgMar 18, 2017
Android O rumored to have improved notifications, picture-in-picture mode and other features
Android O is rumored to feature a whole host of new features, including updated app icons and increased Google Assistant integration. More details will be revealed during Google's I/O Developer Conference in May.
Samsung Galaxy S8+ with the Exynos 8895 chipset leaks on Geekbench
Benchmarks for the Exynos 8895 chipset have unexpectedly appeared in benchmark database Geekbench, giving us some indication as to what performance we might expect from the upcoming Galaxy S8+.
Xiaomi Mi 6 will get a Snapdragon 835 variant
Xiaomi's Mi 6 is releasing with a Snapdragon 821, though sources say Xiaomi could swap this processor out for the high-end Snapdragon 835 when the latter processors are easier to come by in May.
Ghost Recon Wildlands Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
GTA meets Far Cry. Ubisoft launches the next action highlight right after For Honor. A group of special forces is fighting against a Bolivian drug cartel in Ghost Recon Wildlands. We test how different notebook GPUs can handle the open world title.
Microsoft Arrow Launcher gets support for tablets
This Android app that came out of Microsoft's Garage division receives its second update this month, finally offering support for tablets, as well as various minor fixes and enhancements.
Mar 17, 2017
Acer Predator 17 X (7820HK, FHD, GTX 1080) Laptop Review
It's getting hot! The Acer Predator X is the extremely powerful "luxury edition" of the regular Predator 17. Are the components well-balanced and is the performance sufficient for a spot in our Top 10 ranking?
Intel Core i7-7820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.3 kg
Three new Google Pixel phones are reportedly in the works
Code-named "muskie," "walleye," and "taimen," the three devices are expected to replace Google's existing Pixel and Pixel XL phones. Several sources have confirmed the existence of the devices, but have not provided much additional information.
Montblanc Summit premium smartwatch coming to the US in May
The first smartwatch of this German brand is expected to start at $890 USD, offering a heart rate monitor, microphone, and barometer, but lacking more advanced features such as GPS, cellular, or NFC connectivity.
Amazon's Alexa comes to iOS
The digital assistant is currently only available in Amazon's own app and is somewhat limited in what it can do. However, it can still query information, order products, and control other connected devices in a smart home.
EVGA's SC17 1070 gaming laptop now includes G-Sync
EVGA adds a new SC17 1070 model with Nvidia G-Sync to its laptop family. The laptop's other specs are unchanged.
Huawei P10 Lite gets an official UK launch date
The third and final variant of the Huawei P10 has arrived. This time it's the mid-range option, the P10 Lite, which is available for pre-order now and will be available on March 31st.
Schenker Technologies XMG U727 (Clevo P870KM-GS) Laptop Review
A tower PC dressed up as a notebook. While most manufacturers’ gaming laptops feature mobile processors and a soldered-on GPU, Schenker Technologies have taken a different route with their 17-inch XMG U727 and equipped the mammoth with a desktop CPU and an MXM graphics card. Whether this approach is successful or not is the subject of our review.
Intel Core i7-7700K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 5 kg
Asus ZenFone Live hits Taiwan
This affordable Android handset that targets mobile photography fans has a 5-inch HD display, packing a 5 MP front camera with f/2.2 and 1.4um pixel size, next to a 13 MP PixelMaster image snapper with f/2.0 on the back.
Next Google Chrome update promises longer battery life
Background tabs that aren't actively streaming music or video will no longer eat up unnecessary CPU resources as of Chrome Version 57 and beyond.
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 may be coming soon with the Helio P25 SoC
The successor to the Redmi Pro 2 is reportedly still slated for a launch this month for as low as 1600 Yuan or 215 Euros. The Redmi Pro series is notable for incorporating dual rear cameras on an entry-level device.
Microsoft blocks Windows 7 and 8.1 updates for Kaby Lake and Ryzen PCs
As promised by the Redmond company last year, Microsoft will soon begin blocking updates for Windows 7 and 8.1 on Kaby Lake and Ryzen platforms.
Mar 16, 2017
Nokia 6 is as durable as its iconic ancestors
This recently released Android Nokia smartphone proved to be very durable when tested by YouTube user JerryRigEverything, its only weakness being the flimsy fabric that covers the earpiece.
Opera considers making ad-blocking a default browser feature
Adoption of Opera's native ad-blocking solution is growing but not fast enough. Opera is evaluating whether to make ad-blocking standard on its browser.
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