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Sep 15, 2016
MSI GT72VR 6RD Dominator Pro Notebook Review

87% MSI GT72VR 6RD Dominator Pro Notebook Review

Faster performance, cooler temperatures. If size and weight aren't concerns, then the GT72VR is your best bet with GTX 1060 graphics. Surface temperatures and fan noise are both low for a gaming notebook.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 3.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 15 Sep 2016 07:42
Sep 14, 2016
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77 new external reviews +
Techradar: Hands on: Dell Inspiron 17 7000 review, Tweaktown: ASUS ROG G701 17.3" Overclockable Gaming Notebook Review, Techspot: Asus ROG G752VS Laptop Review: GeForce GTX 1070 Inside, Ubergizmo English: Lenovo Yoga Book: Hands-On Review, Techradar: Hands on: Lenovo Miix 510 review, Techradar: Hands on: Lenovo Yoga 910 review, Macworld.co.uk: Which of Apple's brand-new smartphones should you buy, Techradar: Sony Xperia X Compact review, Techradar: Sony Xperia XZ review, Techradar: Gigabyte P57X review, Computerworld.com: Moto Mods plus a headphone jack, Computerworld.com: First look: The LG V20 keeps the good stuff and improves the rest, Techradar: Xiaomi Air 12 review, NDTV Gadgets: HP EliteBook Folio G1 (W8H05PA) Review, Techradar: Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1 review, Expert Reviews: Eyeing up the Moto G4, Notebookreview.com: Lenovo Yoga 710 14 Review, Expert Reviews: Seeing double, NDTV Gadgets: HTC One X9 Review, Fudzilla: EVGA SC17 gaming powerhouse reviewed, Trusted Reviews: Lenovo Yoga Book, Ubergizmo English: Lenovo Carbon X1 Review (2016), Trusted Reviews: Lenovo Yoga 910, Think Digit: Lenovo Vibe K5 Review, Trusted Reviews: XMG P507 review, Trusted Reviews: Alcatel Idol 4S review, Techradar: Hands on: Dell Precision 5510 review, Techradar: Hands on: HP 250 G4 review, Androidbeat: Game Changer!, Tom's Guide: Galaxy Quality for Hundreds Less, Techspot: Xiaomi Mi Max Review, Expert Reviews: The new 8in tablet king?, Ubergizmo English: ZTE Axon 7 mini: Hands-On, Trusted Reviews: Huawei MediaPad M3 review, Trusted Reviews: Huawei Nova Plus, Trusted Reviews: Huawei Nova review, Trusted Reviews: ZTE Axon 7 Mini, Techradar: Hands on: Huawei Nova+ review, Techradar: Hands on: Huawei Nova review, Techradar: Huawei MediaPad M3 8.0 review, Techradar: Hands on: ZTE Axon 7 Mini review, NDTV Gadgets: Moto Z Play First Impressions, Ubergizmo English: Big in Features, Small In Price, Expert Reviews: Six things you NEED to know about the Sony Xperia X Compact, Expert Reviews: Sony Xperia XZ review, Trusted Reviews: Moto Z Play, Trusted Reviews: Sony Xperia X Compact, Trusted Reviews: Sony Xperia XZ review, Tom's Guide: A Very Long-Lasting Phablet, Techradar: Acer Aspire S 13 review, Techradar: Hands on: Fujitsu Lifebook S936 review, Zdnet.com: Android Nougat, removable battery, refined construction, NDTV Gadgets: iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus First Impressions, Expert Reviews: A tale of two cameras, Expert Reviews: iPhone 7 review: Not quite Apple's latest masterpiece, Ubergizmo English: LG V20 Review, Wired Magazine: Review: Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Tom's Guide: The Big-Screen Phone I'd Buy, Techradar: Hands on: LG V20 review, Techradar: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review, Wired Magazine: Review: Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Techradar: iPhone 7 review, Macworld.co.uk: Which is the best flagship smartphone?, V3.co.uk: iPhone 7 vs Galaxy S7 specs comparison, Droid-Life: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Review, V3.co.uk: iPhone 7 vs iPhone 6 head-to-head, Notebookreview.com: The Only Android Flagship, V3.co.uk: iPhone 7 vs iPhone 6S specs head-to-head, Techradar: iPhone 7 Plus review, Macworld.co.uk: Which is the best Apple phone to buy?
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android phablet gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Note 4 on AT&T get Android Marshmallow

AT&T subscribers who own these two handsets that were apparently stuck with Lollipop can finally move forward, as their devices receive Android 6.0. Unfortunately, there is little hope about an official Nougat update for them.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 21:25
Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Android phablet with Snapdragon 821 and 256 GB internal storage

Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe now available in Taiwan

This 5.7-inch phablet has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor under the hood, next to 6 GB RAM and 256 GB internal storage, carrying a price tag of almost $800 USD in Taiwan.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 18:20
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) Android tablet with S Pen now available in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) with S Pen hits South Korea

Although the new 10.1-inch Galaxy Tab A has been around for a few weeks, the variant with S Pen is only available in Korea for the time being, with more markets expected to follow soon.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 17:55
Blu Vivo 5R Android smartphone with MediaTek 6753 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB storage

Blu Products launches Vivo 5R smartphone

This 5.5-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek 6753 processor, having 3 GB memory and 32 GB internal storage, all for just $199.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 16:20
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 blown up due to battery issues, Samsung solves the problem with a software update

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 gets a temporary fix

This official software update stops the device from fully charging, so even the units with a defective battery should no longer blow up.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2016 13:55
Sep 13, 2016
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82 new external reviews +
Macworld.co.uk: A superb big-screen phablet, but is it worth the enormous price tag, Macworld.co.uk: Enhanced cameras, a refreshed design and water resistance make the iPhone 7 an attractive option , Tech2.in.com: Not the best value proposition, but the P9 has a lot going for it, Pocket Lint: Edge display makes this convertible laptop infinitely awesome, Pocket Lint: Is that a Surface? No, but it's just as serious and more affordable, Tech Advisor: Packing a GTX 1070 graphics card, this is one powerful gaming laptop, Laptop Media: Premium gaming notebook with special attention to detail, Tech Advisor: Practical, powerful and good-looking, HP's Envy 15 is a solid laptop choice, Pocket Lint: The keyless laptop from the future has landed, Stuff TV: Sony Xperia X Compact hands-on review, Tech Advisor: A large but very flexible convertible laptop, Pocket Lint: It's Compact, Jim, but not as we know it, Pocket Lint: The big-scale convertible, PC Mag: Sony Xperia X Compact, Pocket Lint: Moto Mods meet mega battery life, PC Mag: ZTE Axon 7 Mini, PC World: Long-lasting, affordable, and modular too, Tech Advisor: Hands-on with Motorola’s new mid-range modular phone, Pocket Lint: An elegantly built mid-range challenger, PC Mag: LG V20, Tech Advisor: Which looks gorgeous but lacks power when compared to the competition, Tech Advisor: Not a Surface Book rival, this is a new kind of tablet, Netzwelt: Tablet-Notebook mit Papier-Modus, Laptop Mag: MSI GT72 Dominator, Hexus: MSI GT83VR 6RF Titan SLI, Notebookinfo: Acer Predator 17, Stuff TV: Sony Xperia XZ review, Pocket Lint: Sticking to what it knows, PC World: Killer specs and pricing, offset by small flaws, PC Mag: Sony Xperia XZ, Tech Advisor: Hands-on with Sony's gorgeous new flagship, which offers more than just good looks, Turn On: Neue Chance für Sony?, Turn On: Nur optisch ein iPhone-Klon, Chip.de: Rundum gelungener MacBook-Klon, Stuff TV: Huawei MediaPad M3 review, Stuff TV: Apple iPhone 7 Plus review, Stuff TV: Apple iPhone 7 review, Pocket Lint: An unfussy Android media tablet, Stuff TV: Huawei Nova hands-on review, Alphr: A modern handset that puts HTC back on the map, PC Authority: Review: Razer Blade Stealth, Laptop Media: The familiar power and style but in different size, Laptop Media: Ultra-portable, ultra-affordable, Pocket Lint: Channelling Nexus 6P design into the mid-range, Greenbot: Batman called and wants his phone back, PC Mag: Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Stuff TV: Honor 8 review, Alphr: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review: Samsung's recall is bad new for the world's best phablet, Alphr: The best low-budget handset?, Tech Advisor: An almost flawless smartphone, almost, Tech Advisor: Hands-on with the thinnest, most expensive, most powerful ever Moto phone, Tech Advisor: A smartphone that integrates style and photography, and takes on the OnePlus 3, Pocket Lint: Big changes, but some you'll still have to wait for, Pocket Lint: Refining the design rather than ripping it up and starting again, Alphr: A genuine iPad mini challenger, with a price to match, Alphr: iPhone 7 Plus review: Is it the best performing phone ever made?, Alphr: iPhone 7 review: A wonderful smartphone, but pricey, PC Mag: Huawei Mediapad M3, PC Mag: Apple iPhone 7 Plus, PC Mag: Apple iPhone 7, Tech Advisor: Huawei nails the design of its flagship tablet, but is it enough to tempt people away from its rivals?, Tech Advisor: Hands-on with the beautifully crafted Nova from Huawei, which offers a great blend of design and functionality, Tech Advisor: Faster and longer-lasting than ever, is the 12in MacBook the best portable laptop?, Tech Advisor: Huawei’s big-screen, dual-lens camera flagship smartphone, Tech Advisor: What’s the difference between the new iPhones?, Gaming Laptops Junky: MSI GS43VR, Computer Shopper: Dell Inspiron 17 7000 2-in-1, HardwareLuxx: Huawei MateBook, Allround-PC.com: MSI GS43VR 6RE Phantom Pro, Laptop Mag: HP ProBook 440 G3 , It Pro: A slight upgrade to last year’s model, Hot Hardware: A Quality Mainstream Convertible Laptop, Inside Handy: Huawei Honor 8, PocketPC: HP Elite X3, Allround-PC.com: Honor 8 Smartphone, Allround-PC.com: HP EliteBook Folio G1 & 1040 G3, PC Welt: Dell Latitude 11 5175, It Pro: Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Chip.de: 5-Kilogramm-Monster mit GTX 1080, Netzwelt: Explosiv, aber gut, Netzwelt: Hurra, es ist modular!
Lenovo: Is the Tango-phone Phab 2 Pro late?

Lenovo: Is the Tango-phone Phab 2 Pro late?

Lenovo announced the Tango-Phone 2 Pro, the first commercial system with Google Tango, on their own event "TechWorld" for a release "this summer". Now it seems like Lenovo can´t hold that promised release-windows, as their website now shows a later release date. So far, we can only speculate, Lenovo hasn´t released an official reaction to the rumors yet.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Sep 2016 22:37
Next year's Snapdragon 653 could run on four Cortex-A73 and four Cortex-A53 cores.

Did Qualcomm's Snapdragon 653 processor information really leak?

Qualcomm is busy working on the successor to this year's Snapdragon 652 and information of next year's Octa-Core Snapdragon 653 could have been leaked on Weibo a few days ago. It is supposed to be built using the 28 nm process and will integrate four Cortex-A73 cores.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 21:12
The Asus Zenbook Flip UX360 will feature Kaby Lake processors and should be available in a few weeks.

Asus Zenbook Flip UX360: New versions with Kaby Lake processors

The Zenbook Flip UX360 will come out with new versions pretty soon. According to shop listings from Switzerland, Asus might release a refresh of the series with new Kaby Lake processors soon.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 20:54
Das Xiaomi Mi Note 2 could feature a QHD-Display, Dual-Camera and up to 256 GB of memory.

Xiaomi Mi Note 2: New pictures leak a day before the apparent launch

Tomorrow, Xiaomi is rumored to launch the Mi Note 2 smartphone. Pictures and almost all the specifications have leaked in advance however so let's take a look.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 20:37
Intel HD Graphics 615

Intel HD Graphics 615

24 Gen. 9 Kaby Lake cores @ 300MHz, 64/128 Bit DDR3L/LPDDR3
Specifications and benchmarks of the Intel HD Graphics 615 graphics card for Notebooks.
Intel: Another detailed CPU-roadmap leak (2017-2018)

Intel: Another detailed CPU-roadmap leak (2017-2018)

Every once in a while, a Intel roadmap leaks out. This week, another detailed roadmap regarding Intels next year plans surfaced online.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Sep 2016 16:16
The Asus Zenfone 3 family will arrive in the US later this year.

Asus is promoting the Zenfone 3 series ahead of its launch

While the Zenfone 3 family of phones is still not available in the US, Asus has published two new videos promoting the camera features of the devices, which are supposed to launch in the last quarter of this year.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 15:30
Stay tuned! A major update to the MacBook Pro is coming.

Apple's CEO Tim Cook saying "Stay tuned!" to Mac user asking for newer Macs.

Now, that the iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch Series 2 are out, Apple fans turn towards their Macs and are asking for an update. At least one user did, who wished to remain anonymous but wrote to Tim Cook asking him, if he is pulling away from the Mac line.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 15:10
Final rollout of iOS 10 and watchOS 3 has started.

Apple iOS 10: Final version started to rollout to users

Apple has started rollout of their newest iOS version to users all over the world. iOS 10 brings a lot of improvements to iPhones and iPads and is being touted by Apple as the biggest iOS upgrade of all times. Apple Watch users can also upgrade to watchOS 3 starting today.
Alexander Fagot, 13 Sep 2016 14:43
"USB Killer" is testing devices with high voltage. Use with extreme care! (Image: USB Kill)

USB Killer: This stick will destroy your device – on purpose

"USB Killer" really lives up to its name: The stick is supposed to test how good devices are protected against overvoltage via a USB port. Worst case: It will destroy a device completely.
Florian Wimmer, 13 Sep 2016 13:41
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Android phablet unofficial render

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) renders show up online

The leaked specs reveal that this handset is wider and taller than the Galaxy Note7, while its specs include the Exynos 7420 chip, 3 GB RAM, and 32 GB of expandable internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Sep 2016 11:40
Pixel Launcher now available, formerly known as Nexus Launcher

Nexus Launcher becomes Pixel Launcher

Since Pixel handsets running Nexus Launcher would not seem right, Google has also decided to rename this app to Pixel Launcher.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Sep 2016 10:55
Blackview R7 Smartphone Review

80% Blackview R7 Smartphone Review

Low-budget flagship smartphone? Low-budget flagship smartphone? The R7 is the first self-titled flagship smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer Blackview – for a local price of around 160 Euros (~$180). We will check how the new flagship performs in our in-depth review.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 197 g
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Sep 2016 10:48
Samsung Galaxy Tab E 8.0 (SM-T375) Android tablet

Snapdragon 625-powered Galaxy Tab E hits Geekbench

According to the benchmark database, this slate features 2 GB of memory and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, but nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Sep 2016 10:05
Sep 12, 2016
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124 new external reviews +
Smartphone Magazin: Xiaomi Mi 5 (32 GB), Stiftung Warentest: Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, Smartphone Magazin: Sony Xperia M5, SFT: Sony Xperia X, Smartphone Magazin: Xiaomi Mi 5, Stiftung Warentest: Motorola Moto X Force (32 GB), Spiegel Online: Apple Macbook vs. HP Elitebook: Dünn und dünner, Smartphone Magazin: Motorola Moto G4 Plus (16 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Motorola Moto G4 (16 GB), SFT: Motorola Moto G4 Plus (16 GB), SFT: Apple iPad Pro 9.7, SFT: Motorola Moto X Play, SFT: Motorola Moto G4, Telecom Handel: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S (Wi-Fi), Ubergismo Deutsch: Überragender Sound Und Edles Desgin, Ubergismo Deutsch: Dünnes 2-In-1 Tablet Mit Tastatur, Stiftung Warentest: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Stiftung Warentest: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), Stiftung Warentest: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), Stiftung Warentest: Samsung Galaxy S7, Stiftung Warentest: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active LTE, Spiegel Online: Halb Tablet, halb Notebook, Smartphone Magazin: HTC 10, Smartphone Magazin: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Smartphone Magazin: HTC 10, Smartphone Magazin: HTC One A9, Smartphone Magazin: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S (LTE), Smartphone Magazin: Samsung Galaxy S7, SFT: HTC 10, SFT: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, SFT: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), SFT: Coolpad Torino S, SFT: Wiko Highway Star, Ubergismo Deutsch: 200 Euro-Smartphone Mit Fingerprintsensor, Stiftung Warentest: Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 (P20W-C-106), Stiftung Warentest: Alcatel One Touch Hero 8 (D820X), Smartphone Magazin: Coolpad Modena E501, Smartphone Magazin: Coolpad Porto S, Smartphone Magazin: Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 (5,5 Zoll), Smartphone Magazin: Wiko Lenny 3, Smartphone Magazin: Archos 50 Power, SFT: ZTE Blade V7, SFT: Alcatel One Touch Idol 3 (5,5 Zoll), SFT: BQ Aquaris X5, SFT: Archos 50 Power, Spiegel Online: Fast so schön wie ein iPhone, Stiftung Warentest: ZTE Blade V6, Smartphone Magazin: OnePlus 3, Smartphone Magazin: ZTE Blade V7, SFT: OnePlus 3, SFT: ZTE Blade V7, SFT: ZTE Blade V6, PocketPC: Review: ZTE Blade V7 im Test, PocketPC: Review: Das OnePlus 3 im Test – Mobbing für die hochpreisige Konkurrenz, Smartphone Magazin: LG K10 LTE, Ubergismo Deutsch: Der Weitwinkel Macht Den Unterschied, Ubergismo Deutsch: Erstes Dab+-Smartphone Im Test, Ubergismo Deutsch: Mittelklasse-Smartphone Mit Zwei Bildschirmen, Telecom Handel: LG G5, Stiftung Warentest: Microsoft Lumia 550, Stiftung Warentest: Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD), Stiftung Warentest: Microsoft Lumia 950, Smartphone Magazin: Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, dGPU), Smartphone Magazin: LG G5, Smartphone Magazin: LG X screen, Smartphone Magazin: LG K4, SFT: LG X screen, SFT: LG G Flex2, SFT: Microsoft Lumia 650 (Dual-SIM), SFT: Microsoft Lumia 550, SFT: LG X screen, PocketPC: Kurztest: Microsoft Lumia 650 kurz angeschaut, Digital Home: Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, dGPU), PocketPC: Review: Microsoft Surface Book im Test, PocketPC: LG X screen, PC Magazin: Microsoft Surface Book (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, dGPU), Ubergismo Deutsch: Wie Gut Ist Das 200-Euro-Smartphone Wirklich?, PC Go: Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro (Wi-Fi, 32GB, 3GB RAM), Stiftung Warentest: Lenovo Yoga 900 13" (i7-6500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), Stiftung Warentest: Lenovo IdeaPad 500-15ISK, Stiftung Warentest: Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 (PSKW2E-02L01DGR), Stiftung Warentest: Lenovo Tab S8-50 LTE (16 GB), PC Magazin: Toshiba Portégé Z30T-C-110, PC Magazin: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (Intel Core m5-6Y54, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, LTE), PC Go: Lenovo Yoga 900 13" (i7-6500U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD), PC Go: Toshiba Portégé Z30T-C-110, PC Go: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (Intel Core m7-6Y75, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, LTE), Stiftung Warentest: HP Pavilion 15-ab217ng, Stiftung Warentest: Asus MeMO Pad 8 (ME581CL, 16 GB), Smartphone Magazin: Asus ZenFone Max (16 GB), SFT: Asus ZenFone 5, PocketPC: Review: HP Spectre x360 Convertible im Test, PC Magazin: Asus ROG GX700VO (i7-6820HK, 64GB RAM, GTX 980, 1TB SSD) mit Dock, PC Magazin: Asus Zenbook Flip UX360CA (m3-6Y30, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD), PC Go: Asus ROG GX700VO (i7-6820HK, 64GB RAM, GTX 980, 1TB SSD) mit Dock, PC Go: Asus Zenbook UX303UA-R4051T, PC Go: HP EliteBook 1040 G3 (V1A99EA), Ubergismo Deutsch: Preis-Leistungs-Schlager Unter 300 Euro?, Ubergismo Deutsch: Der Surface Konkurrent Mit Luft Nach Oben, Mobi-Test: Mit Stift, Charme und ordentlich Sound, Video Magazin: Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 (Wi-Fi, 16GB, 2GB RAM), Telekom-Presse: Huawei P9, Stiftung Warentest: Huawei MediaPad T1 8.0, Smartphone Magazin: Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 (LTE, 16GB, 2GB RAM), Smartphone Magazin: Huawei P9, SFT: Huawei P9 lite, SFT: Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro, SFT: Huawei Honor 5X, SFT: Huawei Honor 5C, PC Magazin: Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro, PC Go: Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 (Wi-Fi, 16GB, 2GB RAM), Smartphone Magazin: Acer Liquid Jade Primo, Ubergismo Deutsch: Günstigere Surface-Pro-Alternative Mit Viel Power, Ubergismo Deutsch: Dell Xps 12 Test – 4K 2-In-1 Tablet Mit Schwächen, Stiftung Warentest: Dell XPS 13-9530 (i5-6200U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (2015), Stiftung Warentest: Dell Inspiron 15 5559 (CN55907), Stiftung Warentest: Acer Aspire V3-575G-5093, PC Magazin: Dell XPS 12 Notebook (m7-6Y75, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD), PC Magazin: Dell XPS 15-9550 (i5-6300HQ, 8GB RAM, GeForce GTX 960M, 32GB SSD, 1TB HDD), PC Magazin: Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056 (128 GB, LTE), PC Go: Dell XPS 15-9550 (i5-6300HQ, 8GB RAM, GeForce GTX 960M, 32GB SSD, 1TB HDD), PC Go: Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371 (NX.GCHEG.006), PC Go: Dell XPS 13 (i7-6500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Touch) (2015)
Kaby Lake (Core i7-7500U) Review: Skylake on Steroids

Kaby Lake (Core i7-7500U) Review: Skylake on Steroids

Surprisingly powerful. Not a new architecture and not a new process – but Intel's gently optimized Kaby Lake generation still manages a significant frequency and performance jump. We tested the new Core i7-7500U. Update 09/12/2016: New benchmarks of the Core i5-7200U.
Intel Core i7-7500U, HD Graphics 620
Till Schönborn, 12 Sep 2016 22:27
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 foldable Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC

Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 launches in China

As previously rumored, this foldable smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2016 19:55
Google Nexus 9 Android tablet made by HTC

Huawei might build the next Google tablet

A new 7-inch Google tablet manufactured by Huawei is expected to launch later this year with 4 GB RAM, but nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2016 12:25
Moment does have an interesting concept: Haptic feedback is used to make information "touchable".

Wearable Moment: 24-hour pre-order for 99 USD

The wearable Moment is worn around the wrist, has no screen and works with haptic feedback. It is now possible to pre-order the device for 99 USD, deliveries will follow in March 2017.
Florian Wimmer, 12 Sep 2016 10:22
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) Android smartphone successor shows up on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) hits GFXBench

According to the benchmark database, the specs of this upcoming 4.7-inch handset include a 1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm chip, 2 GB RAM, and 8 GB internal storage space.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2016 10:00
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition Review

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Founders Edition Review

Designed by Nvidia. The smaller sibling of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Founder's Edition is called Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Founder's Edition. Powered by a Pascal GPU chip with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, the card is supposed to prevail, especially in the lower high-end range. Learn in this review, whether Nvidia has actually achieved this, and where there might be weaknesses.
Intel Core i7-4790K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (Desktop)
Sebastian Bade, 12 Sep 2016 09:49
Sep 11, 2016
Acer Predator 17 G9-793 Notebook Review

85% Acer Predator 17 G9-793 Notebook Review

The Mighty Giant. Just this May, we reviewed the Predator 17 G9-792 with GTX 980M GPU. Now Acer has released the nearly identical successor, this time equipped with a GTX 1070 graphics card. The behemoth manages to impress once again with special features like an additional FrostCore cooling fan. Is the Predator "cooler" than its competition?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 17.3", 4.2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 11 Sep 2016 22:50
Acer Liquid Jade Primo Smartphone Review

80% Acer Liquid Jade Primo Smartphone Review

A "pocket" computer? Acer's Jade Primo is a premium-range smartphone based on Windows 10 Mobile that can also be used as a PC thanks to the Continuum function. That also makes it a direct opponent for Microsoft's top models. The handset's wireless connections are particularly convincing, but it could be a bit more enduring.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.5", 150 g
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Sep 2016 22:47
This device can be used to snag credentials from a locked Windows-PC.

Windows Login: Hacked with a USB-stick in a couple of seconds?

Locked Windows (or even OS X)-PCs might be vulnerable to a a quick drive-by-attack using network devices disguised as USB-sticks.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 22:46
Tim Cook presenting the iPhone 7: Are they testing how far they can go?

Apple iPhone 7: Are they testing how far they can go?

The iPhone 7 and its missing headphone jack could be testing grounds for next years major new iPhone revision, says Business Insider.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 22:27
Xiaomi wants to gain ground with the Mi 5s.

Xiaomi: Alleged specs of the Mi 5s reveal a new flagship phone

A Snapdragon 821 processor, up to 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, a pressure sensitive display and Qualcomm's ultrasonic fingerprint technology indicate a major upgrade to the Mi 5 is in store.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 16:21
Das 5 Zoll Pixel Phone von Google wird vermutlich nicht als Nexus-Gerät auf den Markt kommen.

Google: 360-degree video of the smaller Pixel/Nexus Phone leaks

The video shows a few things we did not know about this year's smaller Pixel or Nexus Phone like USB-C port and stereo speakers. The 5 inch Google phone will also have a headphone jack.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 16:02
Apple lowered the service fee for iPhone screen damage to $29 if you are under Apple Care+ protection.

Apple lowers Apple Care+ service fee for iPhone screen damage to $29

Apple is reducing the service fee for damaged screens to $29 if you sign up for a new Apple Care+ plan for your iPhone.
Alexander Fagot, 11 Sep 2016 15:30
Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK Notebook Review

74% Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK Notebook Review

Middle of the pack. The 15.6-inch Lenovo all-rounder is priced relatively high for the average features that it offers. The case and screen are both weak points that influence the rating.
Intel Core i7-6500U, NVIDIA GeForce 920MX, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Sep 2016 10:02
Sep 10, 2016
Using Apple Plugs, you can upgrade your old iPhone to an iPhone 7.

This is how the internet is making fun of Apple's iPhone 7 and their AirPods

The courage that Apple showed stripping the iPhone from its headphone jack is being put to a test every day now, with artists and comedians all over the world making fun of Apple, the iPhone 7 and their newest wireless earpods, the AirdPods.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Sep 2016 23:01
Chrome 53 offers two hours longer battery life compared to Chrome 46.

Google Chrome 53: Faster and better battery life than last year's Chrome

Google is seeing a lot of performance improvements and better battery life with Chrome 53 compared to last year's Chrome 46.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Sep 2016 22:28
Will there be AMD or Nvidia technology inside an Exynos chip in 2018?

Samsung may switch to AMD or Nvidia for its Exynos chips in 2018

Apparently there are talks between Samsung, AMD and Nvidia to integrate more powerful graphics into the mobile Samsung silicon starting 2018. Samsung also wants to have a CDMA capable modem ready by then.
Alexander Fagot, 10 Sep 2016 22:11
Galaxy Note 7 now a fire risk on airplanes

Galaxy Note 7 is now a fire risk on airplanes

The FAA is "strongly advising passengers not to turn on or charge these devices" after Samsung's recent worldwide recall of its latest flagship smartphone.
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2016 07:53
Microsoft fixes Surface Pro 3 battery issues with software update

Microsoft fixes Surface Pro 3 battery issues with software update

The problem was found to be completely software related with a free firmware update now available for all affected users.
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2016 07:18
Sep 9, 2016
Thanks to a pairing button on the AirPods case, they might work with Android as well.

Apple AirPods: Seems like they might also work with Android

Apple does not want you to know about it obviously, but their recently announced AirPods seem to work with Android as well.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 15:49
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Apple A10 Fusion GPU

Specifications and benchmarks of the Apple A10 Fusion graphics card in the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
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Apple A10 Fusion SoC

APL1021 Hurricane / Zephyr ARM 4 cores @ 2340 MHz 16nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Apple A10 Fusion processor for smartphones (iPhone 7 and 7 Plus).
Thanks to the missing audio jack on the iPhone 7 Belkin can sell you an adapter.

Apple iPhone 7: You need this to charge your iPhone 7 while having your headphones plugged in

Belkin wants to sell you a $40 adapter to split your Lightning port in two so you can listen to music while charging your iPhone 7 at the same time.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 14:55
Lumia 650: Last Lumia?

Microsoft: Lumia-production to end in December?

According to rumors, Microsoft might be planning to end the production of its Lumia smartphones in December. Its still unclear if Microsoft will bring a follow-up device to the market.
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Sep 2016 14:38
Amazon is bumping up RAM, storage and battery on its Fire HD 8 tablet.

Amazon Fire HD 8: more storage, more battery, same price

Not only Apple is bumping up storage in their tablets lately, Amazon also gives you twice the storage on its Fire HD 8 tablet. It also bumps up RAM and battery.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 10:15
MSI GE62VR 6RF Apache Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

82% MSI GE62VR 6RF Apache Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

One step forward. The GE series was previously limited to the GTX 970M, but the introduction of the GTX 1060 now gives it GTX 980M-level graphics power without necessarily raising costs or temperatures.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Sep 2016 10:04
Apple suggests to buy a case for the new glossy iPhone 7

Glossy jet black Apple iPhone 7: Apple warns it may show abrasions over time, suggests case

If you think about pre-ordering the glossy jet black iPhone 7 for $1000 or more, you may want to shell out another few bucks for a case, Apple suggests.
Alexander Fagot, 09 Sep 2016 09:58
Sep 8, 2016
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Apple AirPods wireless headphones for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Apple unveils the AirPods wireless headphones

These new accessories will hit the market next month and work with devices running iOS 10, watchOS 3, or macOS Sierra.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Sep 2016 22:55
The Nexus 7 from 2013 could very well receive a late successor this year.

Will Google release a Huawei-made 7 inch Pixel-tablet on October 4th?

According to a German Huawei blog, Google might release a new tablet on October 4th of this year. It could be called Pixel 7P or Pixel 7 and retain the 7 inch format of its 2013 predecessor Nexus 7.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2016 22:27
The iPad Pro now got a 256 GB version, the 16 GB iPads are all but gone.

Apple iPad series: Apple bumps up minimum storage capacity to 32 GB, intros 256 Pro-models

Even if Apple did not officially announce the change at yesterday's September event, they completely eliminated the 16 GB iPad versions from the Apple store. The entry level models all start with 32 GB of storage now, the iPad Pro's top out at 256 GB.
Alexander Fagot, 08 Sep 2016 21:21

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