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Nov 27, 2016
LG might still keep the battery on the LG G6 replaceable even though the phone won't be modular like the G5.

LG G6 might adopt a replaceable battery and iris scanner

Early Next year LG is expected to unveil a successor to the G5. While most likely not adopting a modular design anymore, LG will keep the battery replaceable and adopt an iris scanner, according to a report from South Korea.
Alexander Fagot, 27 Nov 2016 21:10
Just one year after it came to market, the Nexus 5X is fit for scrap if it breaks.

Google/LG Nexus 5X: LG offers refund because an essential part is out of stock

The one year old Nexus 5 may be fit for scrap if it suffers from hardware failures because a certain not specified part is out of stock and won't be available anymore. Instead, LG offers a refund, users on reddit report.
Alexander Fagot, 27 Nov 2016 20:47
Is life with the new MacBook and an iPhone 7 better despite the need for adapters?

Dongle life with Apple MacBook (Pro) and iPhone 7: The Video

How is life with the new MacBook (Pro) and the iPhone 7, The Verge wondered and made a video about it. Is it better now than with previous generations? Or are you stuck in dongle hell? Watch and find out for yourself!
Alexander Fagot, 27 Nov 2016 20:23
UMI Plus Smartphone Review

81% UMI Plus Smartphone Review

Plus size, small price. Budget Chinese smartphones are looking and performing better every year. The UMI Plus is no exception at the cost of a larger form factor and subpar camera.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 185 g
Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2016 07:04
Japan Display announces 3.42-inch screen with pixel density of 651 PPI

Japan Display announces 3.42-inch screen with pixel density of 651 PPI

JDI is claiming a a resolution of 1700 x 1440 pixels, 3 to 6 ms latency, 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 700:1 contrast designed specifically for VR applications.
Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2016 03:48
Upcoming Gionee M2017 smartphone could ship with 7000 mAh battery

Upcoming Gionee M2017 smartphone could ship with 7000 mAh battery

The 10.65 mm thick smartphone can charge other devices and will house flagship specifications including a 5.7-inch QHD AMOLED curved display and 6 GB of RAM.
Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2016 03:46
Nov 26, 2016
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71 new external reviews +
Stiftung Warentest: Archos 70 Oxygen, SFT: HP Omen 15-ax009ng, PC Magazin: Dell Vostro 15 3559-8713, e-media: HP Spectre 13-v082ng (i7-6500U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD), Smartphone Magazin: Medion S5504, PC Magazin: HP EliteBook 850 G3 (T9X34ET), Smartphone Magazin: LG K10, Smartphone Magazin: HTC 10, e-media: ZTE Blade V7 Lite, Connect: LG Stylus 2, Connect: Acer Liquid Jade Primo, Connect: BlackBerry DTEK50, Connect: Caterpillar Cat S60, Stiftung Warentest: Acer Iconia Tab 10 A3-A40 (32 GB), Stiftung Warentest: Acer Iconia One 8 B1-850, Smartphone Magazin: ZTE Axon 7 (64 GB), Smartphone Magazin: BQ Aquaris X5 Plus (16 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Lenovo Moto Z (32 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Lenovo Moto Z Play Dual-SIM, Smartphone Magazin: Lenovo Moto G4 Play, Connect: HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 (Y8R13EA), Computerbild: Lenovo Yoga Book (64 GB, Windows, LTE), SFT: Lenovo Moto Z, Smartphone Magazin: OnePlus 3, SFT: Huawei MateBook, SFT: Sony Xperia XZ, Smartphone Magazin: Sony Xperia X Compact, Stiftung Warentest: Medion Lifetab P10505 (32 GB), Stiftung Warentest: Asus ZenPad 8.0 ‏(Z380M, 2GB RAM, 16GB), Stiftung Warentest: Asus ZenPad 10 (Z300CNL, LTE, 32GB), Stiftung Warentest: Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro (LTE, 16GB, 2GB RAM), Smartphone Magazin: Google Pixel XL (32 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Google Pixel (32 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Huawei Nova Plus, PC Magazin: Asus Zenbook X330UA-FC059T, e-media: Huawei Nova Dual-SIM, c't: Google Pixel XL (32 GB), c't: Google Pixel (32 GB), Connect: Google Pixel XL, Connect: Medion Akoya S3409 (MD 60234), Connect: Medion Lifetab P10505 (32 GB), Computerbild: Medion Lifetab P10400 (MD 99775), Connect: Asus Zenpad 3S 10 (64 GB), Computerbild: Medion Akoya P6670 (MD 99960), Computerbild: Medion P8514 (MD 60176), Computerbild: Asus Zenpad 3S 10 (64 GB), Computerbild: Google Pixel XL (128 GB), Computerbild: Google Pixel (128 GB), Computerbild: Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) (32 GB), Computerbild: Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 (Windows, 64 GB), Computerbild: Asus Zenpad 3S 10 (64 GB), e-media: Sony Xperia X Compact, c't: Huawei MediaPad M3 (32 GB, WLAN), Connect: Huawei Nova Plus, Computerbild: Huawei Nova Dual-SIM, Connect: Sony Xperia XZ, Connect: Sony Xperia X Compact, Computerbild: Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro (Wi-Fi, 32GB, 3GB RAM), Computerbild: Huawei MediaPad M3 (32 GB, LTE), Smartphone Magazin: Samsung Galaxy S7, Stiftung Warentest: Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016, 10.1, LTE, 16GB), Smartphone Magazin: Apple iPhone 7 (32 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Apple iPhone 7, SFT: Apple iPhone 7 Plus, SFT: Apple iPhone 7, Connect: Apple iPhone 7 Plus (256 GB), Connect: Apple iPhone 7 (256 GB), Computerbild: Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016, 7.0, WLAN), Computerbild: Apple iPad Pro 9.7 Wi-Fi + Cellular (256 GB), Computerbild: Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016, 10.1, LTE, 16GB)
The design of the Meizu X might appear to look like the Honor 8.

Meizu X: This smartphone might make Helio great again

Next week, on November 30th Meizu will launch a new smartphone to "make Helio great again". This smartphone might be the Meizu X, which apparently will be a midrange device that seems to resemble the Honor 8 from Huawei.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Nov 2016 22:53
Just one of many problems how GPU glitches on the MacBook Pro can look like.

Apple MacBook Pro: Users are reporting massive GPU glitches

First users of the new MacBook Pro 2016 are reporting massive GPU glitches in both the 13 and 15 inch models. So far it is unclear whether these problems are caused by faults in the hardware or driver issues.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Nov 2016 22:35
The glossy black version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge will be available soon.

Samsung: Pictures of the glossy black version of the Galaxy S7 (edge) leak

First it was just a rumor on Chinese Weibo but then a Samsung Manager posted pictures of the glossy black Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, making it very likely, that this color option will be available soon.
Alexander Fagot, 26 Nov 2016 22:14
The update to Android 7.0 Nougat is currently only available in the U.S. (Source: HTC)

Android 7.0 Nougat comes to HTC 10 in the U.S.

HTC made good on earlier rumors by bringing Android 7.0 to the HTC 10 on Friday.
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2016 01:52
The Spin 7 is touted as the world's thinnest convertible laptop. (Source: Acer)

Acer Spin 7 and Spin 5 now available in the United States

Acer's new Spin 7, currently the world's thinnest convertible notebook, and Spin 5 bring more options to consumers looking for a 2-in-1 device.
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2016 01:48
Nov 25, 2016
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159 new external reviews +
University Herald: Acer Swift 7 Review: The Thinnest Laptop in The World with All of Its Drawbacks, Toptenreviews: Asus ZenPad 3S 10 review: A promising mini tablet to rival the iPad Air, Toptenreviews: Wileyfox Spark X review – British company’s new phone lacks the X factor, Toptenreviews: Lenovo Yoga Book Review: Gaining Converts with a Convertible Innovation, Toptenreviews: Asus ZenBook Flip UX360UA review, PC Games: Razer Blade review: a gaming laptop masquerading as an Ultrabook, University Herald: ‘ASUS ZenBook 3’ Review: An Alternative To MacBook, Design, Specs, Price, Venture Beat: OnePlus 3T Review: The best smartphone $479 can buy, Mobile and Apps: Asus ZenFone 3 Max Review: Big Battery, Low Price, India Today: Galaxy A9 Pro review: Samsung's balancing act, Igeekphone: Review of Chuwi Hi10 Plus (real photo + video with detailed review + coupon included), Toptenreviews: Asus Zenbook 3 UX390 review, Mashable: Huawei Mate 9: The phablet with battery life to beat, Make Use Of: Google Pixel XL Review and Giveaway, Make Use Of: Asus ZenFone 3 Review and Giveaway, Forbes: Everything You Need to Know About Using Apple's MacBook Pro With Touch Bar, India Today: Asus Zenbook 3 review: A perfect Windows alternative to MacBook, Forbes: MacBook Pro Reviews: Apple Gambles With Controversial Touch Bar, Forbes: Google Pixel XL Long Term Review: Still The Best, Yugatech: LG V20 Review, Yugatech: ASUS ZenBook 3 Review, Beta News: LG V20 Android 7.0 Nougat smartphone [Review], Forbes: Huawei Mate 9 Review: Chinese Tech Giant Is Ready To Take On The iPhone And Pixel In The U.S., Android Central: OnePlus 3T review: Rekindling a love story, Tab Times: Huawei MateBook review – a sleek tablet, but a mediocre ultrabook, Android Central: Huawei Mate 9 review: Even with unfinished software, Huawei's best ever phone, eTeknix: Gigabyte AORUS X7 DT v6 GTX 1080 Gaming Laptop Review, Business News Daily: HP Spectre x360 (13-inch) Review: Is It Good for Business?, Android Guys: Bluboo Maya Max: Massive potential but massive disappointment (phone review), Fone Arena: Nubia Z11 mini Review: Good looking camera phone, a bit overpriced, What Mobile: Alcatel Idol 4s Review – A reasonably cheap VR companion, Ausdroid: Motorola Moto Z — Australian Review, What Mobile: ZTE Blade V7 Lite Review – Another good budget phone, What Hi-Fi: Amazon Fire HD 8 (2016) review, Unbox: Motorola Moto Z Review: A Modular Phone That Doesn’T Suck, Gadgets Now: Coolpad Note 5 review: A budget smartphone that gets everything right, Tech Nave: Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime review - Priming up the J7 experience, PC World Australia: Review: MSI GS63VR Stealth Pro 4K laptop: high-end, portable gaming, Tech Magnifier: Coolpad Note 5 Review- a good choice under 10 K, but not the best, PC World Australia: MSI GS70 laptop review, Talk Android: Alcatel Idol 4S review: A flagship phone in mid-range clothes, PC World Australia: Review: MSI GT73VR Titan laptop, PC Quest: HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle Review: A Stylish Smartphone With Decent Performance, Unlocked Newegg: Hands On: Aorus X7 V6 17.3" GTX 1070 Laptop, Mirror: Huawei MateBook review: Great-looking hybrid that can't quite eclipse Microsoft's Surface Pro 4, Hardwareheaven: Gigabyte P35X v6 review (GTX 1070, 4K, Core i7), Gadgetspeak: HP Pavilion X360 Convertible, Fone Arena: ASUS Zenfone 3 Max ZC553KL Review, Fone Arena: Sony Xperia XZ Review, Fone Arena: Asus Zenfone 3 Laser ZC551KL Review, Unbox: Asus Zenfone 3 Max 5.5-Inch Zc553Kl Unboxing, Initial Review: Zf3 Laser Replacement?, Brighthand: Sony Xperia XZ Review: Another Solid Xperia, Brighthand: Sony Xperia X Compact Review: Best Small Android Smartphone, Gadgets Now: Asus Zenfone 3 Max review: The prowess lies in battery, Unbox: Asus Zenfone 3 Laser Review: The True Mid-Range Zenfone 3?, The Mobile Indian: ZenFone 3 Max Review: Maximised the battery experience, Tech Smart: Sony Xperia XZ, Tech Smart: Huawei Mate 9, Tech PP: Sony Xperia XZ Review: When Good Enough is No Longer Enough, Tech Nave: Sony Xperia X Review – a comfortable phone for everyone, Tech Magnifier: Asus Zenfone 3 Max Review- The Latest Premium Smartphone under 20K, Tech Magnifier: Sony Xperia XZ flagship smartphone-Review, Soycincau: Sony Xperia X Compact review: Eggs in the wrong basket, PC World: Review: Asus ZenBook 3, Mobile Choice: Huawei Mate 9 in-depth review - Hands-on review, Mobygyaan: ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC520TL) Hands on [Images], Hardware Zone: Sony Xperia XZ review: Sony fans finally get their flagship phone, Hardware Zone: Hands-on with the Huawei Mate 9, a 5.9-inch phablet that promises to be blazing fast, Gadgetspeak: ASUS Transformer Book T101HA, Hardware Zone: ASUS ZenBook 3 review: When Windows 10 meets the MacBook, Mobile Tech Review: Asus ZenBook 3 (UX390UA), Hot Hardware: Asus ROG G752 Review: A Pascal Packing Mobile Powerhouse, Hardware Zone: Hands-on with the Mi MIX, Xiaomi's all-screen, all-ceramic flagship phone, Hot Hardware: Alienware 13 R3 Review: OLED, GeForce 10 Pop And Performance, Mobygyaan: Honor 8 Review – Made for the Photographer in you, Mirror: Google Pixel review: The iPhone 7 rival is one of the best Android smartphones of 2016, Fone Arena: Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Review, Fone Arena: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Review, Fone Arena: Google Pixel XL Review, Fast Company: The OnePlus 3 Gets A Speedy Revision With The New OnePlus 3T, DP Review: Xiaomi Redmi Pro quick review: dual-cam on a budget, Ausdroid: Google Pixel XL — Australian Review, DP Review: Next level: iPhone 7 Plus camera review, Business News Daily: Samsung Galaxy S7 Review: Is It Good for Business?, Business News Daily: iPhone 7 Plus Review: Is It Good for Business?, What Hi-Fi: Google Pixel XL review, Tech PP: The Google Pixel Camera Review: How Good? Better than the iPhone 7 Plus?, The Verge: Oneplus 3T Review: Rapid Iteration, Tech Smart: Xiaomi Mi Max, Talk Android: Google Pixel review: Google shows how it’s done, Techno Buffalo: OnePlus 3T review: A great phone is made even better, Tech Nave: Honor 8 review - An Honor that looks AND feels like a flagship, Soycincau: Xiaomi Mi MIX review: Bonkers, in the best way possible, Android Police: Deep dive: A closer look at the Google Pixel's camera, Android Police: [What bezel?] Xiaomi Mi Mix is a 6.4" giant phone with 91.3% screen-to-body ratio, Android Police: Google Pixel review update: Two weeks with the Google phone, Android Police: OnePlus 3T review: A slightly better OnePlus 3 for slightly more money, Hardware Secrets: iPhone 7 Review – Is Apple Just Playing Catch-Up with the Competition?, Hardware Zone: Hands-on with the Xiaomi Mi Note 2, AnandTech: The Google Pixel XL Review: Life After Nexus, Hot Hardware: Alienware 13 R3 With GeForce 10 And OLED Eats MacBook Pros For Lunch (Hands-On), Hot Hardware: Huawei Honor 8 Review: A Stylish, Affordable Android Smartphone, Engadget: OnePlus 3T review: A satisfying update to a fairly new phone, Android Police: OnePlus 3 long-term review: A true testament to the affordable flagship market, Fone Arena: Moto Z Play Review, Fone Arena: Lenovo Z2 Plus Review, Fone Arena: Moto Z Review: Beauty and a Beast, Fast Company: MacBook Pro Review: Apple Sticks To Its Priorities, And Nails Most Of Them, Business News Daily: Lenovo Yoga Book Review: Is It Good for Business?, Business News Daily: MacBook Pro (2016): Is It Good for Business?, Ausdroid: LG V20 — First Impressions, Ausdroid: Lenovo Yogabook — Australian Review, Ausdroid: Moto G4 Play by Lenovo — Australian Review, Unbox: A Week With The LG V20: The Most Underrated Flagship Ever?, The Verge: Macbook Pro With Touch Bar Review: A Touch Of The Future, The Verge: LG V20 review: lots of features, less refinement, The Verge: Macbook Pro Review: The Air Apparent, Talk Android: Lenovo Yoga Book review: The big effort for an Android laptop misses, Talk Android: LG V20 review: The G5 without modules, Mobile Syrup: LG G5, six months later, Mobile Choice: Lenovo Moto Z Play in-depth review - Watch me work, Mobile Choice: Lenovo Moto Z in-depth review - Snap this up!, Hardware Zone: Hands-on with the Lenovo Yoga Book: Look Ma, no keyboard! (Updated), Hexus: Review: Razer Blade Stealth, Hardware Zone: LG V20 review: A premium phone for audiophiles and content creators, Hardware Zone: Lenovo Moto Z review: The new standard for modular smartphones, Hardware Zone: Hands-on: LG V20, a new premium smartphone, Hot Hardware: Moto Z Play Review: 8-Cores And Insane Battery Life, Mobile Tech Review: 13" MacBook Pro (Late 2016), Engadget: LG V20 review: Great for audiophiles, but who else?, Engadget: Moto Z Play review: Buy it for the battery life, Engadget: MacBook Pro review (2016): A step forward and a step back, Engadget: Razer's Blade Stealth and 'Core' add up to the gaming laptop I always wanted, Tablet Blog: Ein Medien-Tablet mit Soundproblemen, ChinaMobileMag: Elephone S7, Notebookinfo: Stylisches und erschwingliches Notebook, HardwareLuxx: Acer Predator 15, Allround-PC.com: Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe, Tom's Hardware: Schlanker Einstieg in die Zenvolution, WinFuture: Gutes Tablet mit Schwächen, PocketPC: Das Phablet feiert sein Level Up, ChinaMobileMag: Ulefone Tiger, Notebookinfo: Überzeugt auch ohne Touch Bar, MobiFlip: Huawei Mate 9, Chip.de: Lenovo Yoga Book, Spiegel Online: So fühlt sich die neue Touch Bar an, Tech Stage: Nougat-Phablet mit Dual-Kamera, Blick: Portabler, aber reicht dem Profi die Power?, Notebooksbilliger Blog: Dünnes und leichtes Convertible-Notebook mit 14-Zoll-Display, ZDNet: Lenovo Yoga Book, Computerbase: Viel Leistung, Speicher und Dual-Kamera im Alugewand, Go2 Mobile: Google Pixel XL, Curved: HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle das Smartphone mit der Goldkante, Curved: Götterdämmerung, Chinahandys.net: Bluboo Maya Max, Chinahandys.net: Vernee Mars, Billiger-telefonieren.de: Wie viel Power hat der Mini?, Android Pit: Aus Aus Der Nische
Star Wars mobile phones by Sharp to debut in Japan in December

Two Star Wars Mobile handsets coming next month

The handsets are made by Sharp and will hit the Japanese market packed with Star Wars-related content. The specs are quite strong, including a Snapdragon 820 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, a 22.6 MP main camera, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 23:59
The leaked specsheet of the Xiaomi Mi 5c suggests that Xiaomi used their own processor.

Xiaomi Mi 5c specs leak: Low-Cost phone features CPU developed by Xiaomi

Xiaomi will soon release the Mi 5c a new low-cost option based on the Pinecone processor, a SOC developed by Xiaomi based on ARM's Cortex A-53 cores. It won't break any speed records but it will be cheap.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Nov 2016 22:07
The Pinebook will soon launch as a laptop alternative to the Raspberry Pi for $89.

Pinebook: Cheap Linux laptop with Quad-Core ARM processor

Pine64 launched an alternative to the popular Raspberry Pi last year, based on an Allwinner A64 ARM-CPU. Now they announced two laptop versions and called them Pinebooks. They will be available starting at $89 and run both Android and Linux.
Alexander Fagot, 25 Nov 2016 21:51
Microsoft Cortana virtual assistant to get Samsung competitors

Samsung trademarks Bixby and Kestra voice assistants

Not long ago, we heard that Samsung's upcoming voice assistant would be Bixby. Now, we find out that it will come with a feminine counterpart, dubbed Kestra. Both are expected to debut alongside the next-gen Galaxy flagship.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 20:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 could come in Jet Black for the Holidays

Samsung Galaxy S7 could come in Jet Black for the Holidays

The new glossy color option should reinvigorate sales of the nearly one year-old Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
Allen Ngo, 25 Nov 2016 19:34
Intel Skylake-EP spotted with 32 cores

Intel Skylake-EP processor spotted with 32 cores

The first details on the upcoming Skylake-EP series show a Purley-based E5 processor with as much as 32 cores. If true, future E7 processors could sport even more at up to 40 cores.
Allen Ngo, 25 Nov 2016 19:29
Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

82% Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

Imperfect. Lenovo has put a largely useless dedicated graphics card in its new 14-inch convertible. Thankfully, the other components ensure the device can do its job as a mobile office companion. In our detailed review, we will check this model and see how its limited battery life and other flaws stack up in comparison to the competition.
Intel Core i5-7200U, AMD Radeon R5 M430, 14", 1.7 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 25 Nov 2016 18:43
OnePlus 3 flagship killer receives OxygenOS 3.2.8 software update

OnePlus 3 gets OxygenOS 3.2.8

Although this update comes just in time to offer Nougat, OnePlus decided to use Android Marshmallow as foundation for a new firmware once again. The highlight of OxygenOS 3.2.8 is the 1080p@60 fps video recording capability.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 14:25
BLU Vivo 6 Android handset with 5.5-inch full HD display and 64-bit MediaTek Helio P10 processor

BLU Vivo 6 hits the UK

The 5.5-inch Vivo 6 handset was announced last month, and now this unibody Android device made using aircraft grade aluminum goes on sale in the UK. As a Black Friday deal, those interested can get it today for £184.99 GBP - £55 GBP off its regular price.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 11:45
HTC Desire 650 Android smartphone with 5-inch 720p display and Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

HTC unveils Desire 650 smartphone in Taiwan

This new Android smartphone comes with low-end specs and features mostly, but also includes BoomSound speakers and a 13 MP main camera. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (model not specified yet), it uses a 2,200 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 10:30
Huawei G9 Plus Android smartphone, Huawei most profitable Android brand

Huawei now most profitable Android brand

While Apple continues to dominate the market with a record 91 percent share of all smartphone profits worldwide, Huawei grabs the second place but ranks as the most effective Android brand as well.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Nov 2016 09:35
Nov 24, 2016
ZTE Axon 7 Mini Smartphone Review

84% ZTE Axon 7 Mini Smartphone Review

Is the Mini version all you need? In addition to the flagship model Axon 7, the Chinese manufacturer once again offers a Mini version of the current model. Besides the size and the features, the price was reduced as well. But can the Axon 7 Mini compete with the strong rivals?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952, Adreno 405, 5.2", 153 g
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Nov 2016 22:00
Lenovo smartphones may return to profit by 2017

Lenovo smartphones may return to profit by 2017

The Chinese manufacturer is having high expectations for its smartphone division due in part to the company's superior international presence compared to Vivo, Oppo, and others.
Allen Ngo, 24 Nov 2016 21:29
Sprint-exclusive HTC Bolt Android smartphone gets free headphone adapter

HTC Bolt buyers can get a free headphone adapter

Owners of this Sprint-exclusive handsets can get a free headphone adapter, since it was not included in the retail box so far. Even more, future HTC Bolt batches will come with the USB Type-C to 3.5 mm jack adapter in the box.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 20:15
Samsung Chromebook Pro Chrome OS notebook, Lenovo to buy Samsung PC business

Samsung might sell its PC business to Lenovo

Not long after selling its printer business to HP for about $1 billion, it looks like Samsung is now in talks with Lenovo, a giant apparently interested in acquiring its PC business.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 18:55
Pebble 2 Collection White, Pebble firmware 4.3 now available

Pebble firmware 4.3 now available

This update brings Kickstart as a new watch face for the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time, as well as the usual set of performance improvements and bug fixes. Last firmware released by Pebble was 4.0, which arrived back in August.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 15:55
Samsung Gear S3 Classic smartwatch gets new software November 2016

Samsung Gear Fit 2 and Gear S3 get minor software updates

The new software for Samsung's smart wearables only brings minor changes but succeeds in improving the user's experience. The list of new features includes auto pause and indoor set exercises support (Gear Fit 2), as well as speedometer support for the Gear S3 (not confirmed yet).
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 15:20
Xiaomi Mi 5c Android smartphone to launch for about $145 USD

Xiaomi Mi 5c to cost around $145 USD

This handset, codenamed Meri, is expected to launch as the cheapest Mi handset by Xiaomi. According to the latest leak from China, the (probably) MediaTek Helio P20-powered smartphone would carry a price tag of less than $150 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 14:35
Microsoft Solitaire Collection now for iOS and Android devices

Microsoft Solitaire Collection hits Android and iOS

Spider, Freecell, Klondike, Pyramid and Tripeaks Solitaire are now available via both Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 11:50
Huawei Honor 8 Android smartphone gets Nougat Beta

Huawei Honor 8 gets Android Nougat Beta

Not long after the new Android version for the Huawei Mate 8 surfaced online, the Honor 8 owners who are part of the Nougat beta program receive the new firmware that integrates EMUI 5.0.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 10:51
Lenovo Miix 520 Windows convertible with Intel Kaby Lake processor

Lenovo Miix 520 Windows convertible leaks online

The successor of the Miix 510 convertible uses a Kaby Lake processor and sports a fanless design, also featuring an augmented reality camera and a fingerprint scanner. It should be announced soon and is expected to carry a rather high price tag.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 09:35
Nov 23, 2016
Vernee Mars Smartphone Review

83% Vernee Mars Smartphone Review

Edge-less. The affordable mid-range model Mars by the Chinese manufacturer Vernee is furnished with a virtually edge-less design besides a very good configuration for the price range. According to the manufacturer, the lateral edges are just 1 millimeter in width. Find out in the report how the smartphone fares compared with the strong competition.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 162 g
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Nov 2016 19:41
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) render, handset now on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) surfaces on GFXBench

The next refresh of this affordable handset is expected to be unveiled in early December. Its specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2016 19:35
The Android 7.0 update (coming this week) will make the Moto Z and Moto Z Force Daydream-ready. (Source: Motorola)

Moto Z will get Nougat update this week

The Lenovo made phone will get the promised update to Android 7.0 before the end of November. The upgrade to Nougat also brings along a new feature: Daydream.
Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2016 18:56
The video in question will cause iPhones to crash soon after viewing. (Source: Apple)

Five second video can crash iPhones

A short five second video that's able to cause iPhones and iPads to lock and freeze can be easily shared via a link.
Sam Medley, 23 Nov 2016 16:40
Google Play Services got updated dropping support for Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb

Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb to lose Google Play Services support

With the update to version 10.2.0, Google Play Services will get minimum API level 14, so it will require at least Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich. Unfortunately, this means Gingerbread and Honeycomb will no longer be supported, but this is expected to happen in early 2017.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2016 16:05
Lenovo ZUK Edge Z2151 specs on AnTuTu - Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 6 GB RAM, Android Nougat

Lenovo ZUK Edge hits AnTuTu

This unconfirmed Lenovo handset reached TENAA a few weeks ago, and now the time has come for AnTuTu to add it to the database. Its specs include a Snapdragon 821 processor, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, as well as Android Nougat.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2016 14:15
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Intel Xeon (Desktop) E5-2680 v4 Notebook Processor

Broadwell-EP x86 14 cores @ 2400 - 3300 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Xeon (Desktop) E5-2680 v4 laptop processor (CPU).
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Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa Notebook Processor

A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1600 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa laptop processor (CPU).
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Intel Celeron N3160 Notebook Processor

Braswell x86 4 cores @ 1600 - 2240 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Celeron N3160 laptop processor (CPU).
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HiSilicon Kirin 960 SoC

Cortex-A73/-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 2400 MHz 16nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor (CPU).
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1400 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor (CPU).
ARM Mali-G71 MP8

ARM Mali-G71 MP8

8 Bifrost cores
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LG V30 may be dropping the secondary display ticker

LG V30 may be dropping the secondary display ticker

Popular tech leaker Evan Blass suggests that the LG V20 successor may be a more standard smartphone with a higher screen-to-body ratio.
Allen Ngo, 23 Nov 2016 09:34
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Windows Holographic, Microsoft's own VR software, should run on fairly low-end system. (Source: The Verge)

Minimum requirements for Windows Holographic unveiled

Microsoft's foray into virtual reality should be much more accessible than other available options.
Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 22:14
HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

The business oriented laptops are powered by AMD's 7th generation PRO APUs.
Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 19:59
Asus ZenFone 3 family, ZenFone 3 Max now available in the US

Asus ZenFone 3 Max now available in the US

This 5.2-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek MT6737M processor, next to 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and a 13 MP main camera. It runs Android Marshmallow and can be acquired from Amazon for less than $150 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2016 19:25
ZTE Axon 7 premium Android smartphone with 6 GB RAM debuts in the US

ZTE Axon 7 with 6 GB RAM hits the US

This limited edition ZTE Axon 7 model features 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage, and Force Touch. The other specs are identical to those of the regular Axon 7 - Snapdragon 820, 20 MP main camera, 5.5-inch AMOLED display.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2016 18:55
Aorus X7 DT v6 Notebook Review

86% Aorus X7 DT v6 Notebook Review

Boundless performance. Gigabyte has taken the design of their AORUS gaming notebook to the next level with the advent of the X7 DT v6. With class-leading GPU and CPU performance, speedy solid-state storage, and powerful networking and display options, can anything slow it down?
Intel Core i7-6820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 3.3 kg
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