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Lenovo intends for the device to be budget-friendly and fun for the whole family. (Source: Notebook Italia)

Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus full spec details are out

Though news of this device dates back to last September, we're finally getting more information about Lenovo's next Android tablet. Almost everything you wanted to know about the Tab3 8 Plus is now available online.

Isaac Brown, 01 Feb 2017 04:39

Nintendo made a $569 million profit over the holidays. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo financial highlights: Pokemon pays big, hardware sales slow

Nintendo hit it big this holiday season with Pokemon Sun and Moon, while Wii U sales continued to falter. Smartphone app sales were mixed.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2017 23:17

Oppo Find 9 may launch in two variants with Snapdragon SoCs

Talk of Oppo's next flagship smartphone is suggesting very thin bezels and multiple SKUs with different Snapdragon SoCs for a starting price of about 550 Euros.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2017 22:46

After February, Coin services will no longer be available. (Source: Coin)

Coin to shut down mobile payment services in February

While their wallet devices will still operate, all app and support services will shut down at the end of next month.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2017 22:35

Moto E3 Power Android smartphone will not get Nougat

Moto E3 Power will not get Android 7.0 anymore

Although this 5-inch Android handset has only been around since last September, it will not receive the Nougat update. While this MediaTek-powered smartphone remains stuck to Marshmallow, various older Motorola handsets will receive Android 7.0.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 22:34

Plex acquires news streaming service Watchup

The media streaming service Plex will bring reliable news streaming into the mix with the acquisition of Watchup.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2017 21:38

LG Watch Style Android smartwatch leaked image

LG Watch Style rumored to retail for $249 USD

The upcoming Watch Style is expected to launch next to the fully-featured Watch Sport next week. Rumored to cost $249 USD and up, this smart wearable will come with interchangeable bands and a few color options.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 20:57

Oppo A57 Android smartphone with 16 MP front camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 435

Oppo A57 coming to India

This selfie-centric Android handset launched in China back in December 2016 and is scheduled to hit India on February 3. Its specs include a generous 16 MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 20:05

Pac-Man, one of the most popular video game characters of all time, came into development under the leadership of Masaya Nakamura. (Source: PacMan.com)

Farewell to a legend: NAMCO founder Masaya Nakamura has passed away

The Founder and CEO of NAMCO brought joy to millions with arcade hits like Pac-Man, Galaxian, and Pole Position.

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2017 17:58

Nintendo Switch hybrid console might sell 12 million units in Japan

Nintendo expected to sell 12 million Switch consoles in Japan

A study that appears overly optimistic at this stage shows that almost 11 percent of Japan's population will buy the Nintendo Switch console, which means over 12 million units.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 16:30

Google Nexus 9 Android tablet will not get 7.1.2 Nougat firmware

No more Nougat updates for Nexus 6 and Nexus 9

Although the Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 9 tablet will no longer get Android updates since Google has confirmed that Android 7.1.2 would not reach them, these devices will continue to get security patches.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 15:50

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Android tablet hits FCC

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 arrives at FCC

The WiFi only SM-T820 model and the 4G LTE-capable SM-T825 surfaced on FCC, but the launch date of the Galaxy Tab S3 surfaced online. Reports from South Korea reveal that Samsung plans to unveil it on February 26 at MWC.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 15:15

Nougat Launcher app hits Tizen smartphones

Nougat Launcher hits Tizen Store

The Nougat experience is now available to Tizen smartphones, although it comes from an independent app developer shaped as a basic app that simply launches other apps and then shuts down.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 13:15

Apple Watch smartwatch gets watchOS 3.2 firmware update

Apple releases watchOS 3.2 to developers

The update comes with a new Theatre Mode, as well as access to SiriKit, thus allowing third parties to interact with the virtual assistant on the Apple Watch, but also limiting the app types that can use it.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 12:10

Android Nougat statue at Googleplex, 7.1.2 update now official

Google unveils Android 7.1.2 Nougat

Shortly after the official announcement, Google also posted the Public Beta images for the Pixel/Pixel XL, Nexus Player, and Pixel C. This update promises to bring bug fixes, optimizations, and a few enhancements for carriers and users.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2017 10:35

Intel 2016 revenue up while sales continue to dwindle

Intel yearly revenue up while sales continue to dwindle

Profits are down 10 percent YoY to 10.3 billion USD despite a revenue jump of 7 percent.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2017 09:20

Hexa-core Ryzen CPUs could be unlikely

AMD may be skipping hexa-core processors in favor of watered-down octa-core configurations for the mainstream lineup instead.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2017 04:48

Outlandish screen aside, the phablet isn't that exceptional, but at the very least it'll be another interesting 4K experiment. (Source: Gadget Detected)

Meizu Pro 7 leaks additional renders and specs

1800-nit brightness? 10,000:1 contrast? It all sounds a little out there, but the Meizu Pro 7 might surprise us in the end. The way it implements its 4K screen will be particularly exciting to observe.

Isaac Brown, 31 Jan 2017 04:39

Apple has been struggling to compete with the more aggressively-priced smartphones coming out of China. (Source: CNBC)

Oppo R9 replaces iPhone as top selling phone in China

After five years, a mighty titan has been dethroned. Apple's iPhone has finally been supplanted by a fast-growing mid-range smartphone maker Oppo Electronics. Apple will have to impress with the iPhone 7 in order to win Chinese consumers back.

Isaac Brown, 31 Jan 2017 03:12

Upcoming Asus X550UI may be shipping with RX 460 graphics

AMD could be preparing discrete Polaris GPUs for entry-level gaming notebooks with prices as low as $700 USD.

Allen Ngo, 31 Jan 2017 02:42

The Nextbit Robin sought to give users nearly unlimited storage by removing unused local programs and data and uploading them to the cloud. (Source: Nextbit)

Nextbit Robin team acquired by Razer

The Nextbit team, developers of the Robin cloud-based smartphone project, have been acquired by Singaporean gaming hardware company Razer.

Douglas Black, 31 Jan 2017 01:11

The Blackphone 2 from Silent Circle is designed around security. (Source: Blackphone)

Silent killer: Update to Blackphone's Silent OS intentionally breaks unauthorized devices

The makers of the ultra-secure Blackphone have released an update to Silent OS that prevents the operating system from running on phones "identified as unlicensed."

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2017 23:52

Fitbit, maker of popular fitness wearables, missed revenue targets for 2016. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit releases Q4 financial results, misses target revenue

Despite recent acquisitions, the fitness company and missed Q4 and FY 2016 growth expectations by about 22% and 10%, respectively. This will result in the termination of 6% of their global workforce.

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2017 22:55

Starbucks' new virtual assistant takes coffee orders via voice

Starbucks has updated their app to include a virtual assistant. Users can now use the app to place orders using either voice commands or a chat interface. The app will also integrate with Alexa.

Sam Medley, 30 Jan 2017 21:51

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo and J2 Prime get the January 2017 Android security patch

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo and Galaxy J2 Prime get updated

The factory unlocked variants of these two entry-level Android handsets have just begun to receive the security patch that takes care of 67 common vulnerabilities and exposures.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2017 21:35

Comcast's wireless phone service coming later this year

The rumors about the launch of Comcast's wireless phone service were confirmed back in September 2016, and now more details surface. The service would use both Comcast WiFi hotspots and Verizon's LTE network, being expected to launch in stages, starting this summer.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2017 19:09

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Android tablet to get Nougat update soon

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with Nougat gets its WiFi certification

Two months after Samsung begun the work on the Nougat firmware for this slate, the Galaxy Tab S2 with Android 7.0 on board finally receives its WiFi certification, so the update should arrive soon.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2017 15:55

Windows market share graph by Microsoft, November 2016

Windows 10 leading the market according to Microsoft

A graph revealed by the Redmond giant showing the install base of the Windows operating systems still supported by Microsoft reveals that Windows 10 has been leading the market since last November.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2017 11:01

Oppo and Vivo are now the 4th and 5th largest smartphone manufacturers worldwide

Both Lenovo and LG are no longer two of the top five largest smartphone manufacturers while Samsung and Apple continue to dominate the market with over 38 percent of worldwide shipments.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2017 08:06

Teclast Tbook X5 Pro Windows tablet coming for $620 USD

The 12.2-inch Surface Pro lookalike ships with the brand new Kaby Lake Core m3-7Y30 CPU, WUXGA touchscreen, 8 GB of RAM, and USB Type-C all for less than the price of the lowest-end Surface Pro 4.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2017 08:00

Satechi USB-C Power Meter accessory for USB Type-C charging devices

Satechi releases a new USB-C Power Meter

This handy accessory allows its users to test the output parameters of their chargers and provides information about their safety, effectiveness, and USB Type-C compatibility.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 23:45

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Android tablet spotted back in 2016 at TENAA hits GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 hits GFXBench

The device that surfaced on GFXBench had Android 7.0 "Samsung Edition" on board, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage,and a 9.7-inch multitouch display with 2,048X1,536 pixels.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 22:35

Toshiba Encore 2 Write Windows tablet, Windows 10 light version apparently in the works

Microsoft apparently working on a light Windows 10 version

This unconfirmed Windows 10 variant is expected to target lightweight devices similar to the Surface RT. As rumors claim, the new operating system could be the desktop Windows 10 Cloud with CShell modularity.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 20:34

Samsung Gear Fit 2 activity tracker to get a successor soon

Samsung Gear Fit Pro might launch soon

Those who do not find the Gear Fit 2 or the Gear S2/Gear S3 suitable for their health/fitness tracking needs might soon get a new smart wearable from Samsung that offers such features, allegedly named Gear Fit Pro.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 18:58

Microsoft released its statements for Q4 2016 on Thursday. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases Q4 2016 financials, cloud services are key

Office 365 continues to pay off for the Redmond tech giant as cloud services were the greatest contributor to revenue.

Sam Medley, 29 Jan 2017 16:42

ZTE Hawkeye mid-range crowdsourced Android handset to get a new beginning

ZTE might reboot the Hawkeye project

Since ZTE already decided that the specs of the Hawkeye handset need a bump to draw enough attention on Kickstarter, it might not be a bad idea to change the specs and to start once again, pushing the device into the high-end market sector.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2017 15:50

Nokia N1 Android tablet to get an impressive successor by the end of 2017

Nokia's Snapdragon 835-driven flagship rumored to be a tablet

The upcoming tablet is expected to offer the impressive 4K resolution, next to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and Android 7.0 Nougat on top.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2017 23:40

Toshiba to sell part of its memory business

Due to the cost overruns expected to reach several billion dollars incurred by its US nuclear business, the Japanese company is spinning off part of its flash memory division and selling a stake in the resulting business.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2017 22:40

Google Maps parking difficulty feature now available for 25 US metro areas

Google Maps now shows parking difficulty icon for 25 US metro areas

In addition to the tools for drivers, commuters, and pedestrians available until now, Google Maps now shows parking difficulty icons based on previous and historical parking data.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2017 21:45

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Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus full spec details are out

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Nintendo financial highlights: Pokemon pays big, hardware sales slow

Oppo Find 9 may launch in two variants with Snapdragon SoCs

Coin to shut down mobile payment services in February

Moto E3 Power will not get Android 7.0 anymore

Plex acquires news streaming service Watchup

LG Watch Style rumored to retail for $249 USD

Oppo A57 coming to India

Farewell to a legend: NAMCO founder Masaya Nakamura has passed away

Nintendo expected to sell 12 million Switch consoles in Japan

No more Nougat updates for Nexus 6 and Nexus 9

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 arrives at FCC

Nougat Launcher hits Tizen Store

Apple releases watchOS 3.2 to developers

Google unveils Android 7.1.2 Nougat

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Enthusiasts bring classic ThinkPad designs to the modern era

Intel yearly revenue up while sales continue to dwindle

Hexa-core Ryzen CPUs could be unlikely

Meizu Pro 7 leaks additional renders and specs

Oppo R9 replaces iPhone as top selling phone in China

Upcoming Asus X550UI may be shipping with RX 460 graphics

Nextbit Robin team acquired by Razer

Silent killer: Update to Blackphone's Silent OS intentionally breaks unauthorized devices

Fitbit releases Q4 financial results, misses target revenue

Starbucks' new virtual assistant takes coffee orders via voice

Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo and Galaxy J2 Prime get updated

Comcast's wireless phone service coming later this year

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 with Nougat gets its WiFi certification

Windows 10 leading the market according to Microsoft

Oppo and Vivo are now the 4th and 5th largest smartphone manufacturers worldwide

Teclast Tbook X5 Pro Windows tablet coming for $620 USD

Satechi releases a new USB-C Power Meter

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 hits GFXBench

Microsoft apparently working on a light Windows 10 version

Samsung Gear Fit Pro might launch soon

Microsoft releases Q4 2016 financials, cloud services are key

ZTE might reboot the Hawkeye project

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