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Jun 28, 2016
LG Stylus 2 Smartphone Review

81% LG Stylus 2 Smartphone Review

Is the stylus the star? LG's Stylus 2 already points to the pen in the name. However, the phablet offers a feature that steals the show from the stylus. Find out what this is in our report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.7", 142 g
Florian Wimmer, 28 Jun 2016 07:40
LG K7 Smartphone Review

77% LG K7 Smartphone Review

Social media with hurdles. With the K7, LG promises outstanding selfie-capability at an affordable price point. The 5-inch Android smartphone does many things right, but unfortunately doesn't quite deliver on LG's main promise.
Mediatek MT6580M, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 159 g
Manuel Masiero, 28 Jun 2016 07:37
Oppo Find 9 may have Snapdragon 823 SoC, 8 GB RAM, and 4100 mAh battery

Oppo Find 9 may have Snapdragon 823 SoC, 8 GB RAM, and 4100 mAh battery

The ambitious leak for the 5.5-inch flagship shows it to be a powerhouse with dual 21 MP rear cameras and a large capacity battery.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 02:47
Xiaomi may be preparing a smartwatch for a launch in September

Xiaomi may be preparing a smartwatch for a launch in September

A "Smartwatch" category has appeared on the manufacturer's website just two months after Xiaomi Vice President hinted at a potential wearable.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 28 Jun 2016 01:53
Jun 27, 2016
Apple discontinuing its 27-inch Thunderbolt display

Apple discontinuing its 27-inch Thunderbolt Display

A successor to the Thunderbolt Display is nowhere to be seen as Apple sells of it remaining stock.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 21:40
Samsung Ahead wearable device

Samsung trademarks "Ahead" wearable

A new patent filing describes a helmet-shaped smart wearable that might end up launching as a Google Glass alternative some day, although Samsung has already unveiled a device with this name.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 19:30
Lenovo TB-8703N Android tablet at TENAA

Lenovo TB-8703N tablet hits TENAA and GeekBench

This 8-inch slate has a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 18:55
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to get successor with 64 GB RAM and blue color option

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 might come in blue

The latest rumor concerning Galaxy Note 5's successor reveals 64 GB of internal storage and black, silver, and blue color options.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Jun 2016 14:55
Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha SA5-271-56HM Convertible Review

86% Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha SA5-271-56HM Convertible Review

Absolute silence. A liquid cooling system in a convertible does not work? Of course it does! For the first time ever, Acer has installed a silent cooling technology in a high-performance convertible based on Intel's Core i5 and i7 processors. This innovation is not the only reason that it is going to get rough on the competition.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 12", 1.3 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 27 Jun 2016 08:37
Acer Aspire F15 F5-573G-53V1 Notebook Review

81% Acer Aspire F15 F5-573G-53V1 Notebook Review

Inexpensive multimedia talent. In the Aspire F15, Acer combines a ULV processor with enough RAM and a dedicated GPU. These specifications appear good on paper and the price is significantly under 1000 Euros ($1104). We will reveal the weaknesses of the Acer Aspire F15 in our in-depth review.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 27 Jun 2016 08:32
More images and specifications leak on ZTE Nubia Z11

More images and specifications leak on ZTE Nubia Z11

Several pictures showing off the thin design and small body of the smartphone have leaked just days before the official unveiling.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 08:28
LeEco Le Max 2 Pro could come with Snapdragon 823 SoC and 8 GB RAM

LeEco Le Max 2 Pro could come with Snapdragon 823 SoC and 8 GB RAM

The first smartphone with 8 GB RAM may be just around the corner and could even be revealed this Thursday at a press event in Beijing, China.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 07:19
Fujitsu unveils Celsius H760 mobile workstation

Fujitsu unveils Celsius H760 mobile workstation

The 15.6-inch notebook updates the outgoing H730 with new internal features including Skylake Xeon options, DDR4 ECC RAM, Thunderbolt 3, and optional 4K UHD.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2016 02:29
Jun 26, 2016
Alleged benchmarks for GeForce 1080M surface online

Alleged benchmarks for GeForce 1080 Notebook surface online

A forum poster is claiming a 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics score of 16893 points and a core clock rate of 1442 MHz out of the GTX 1080M.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2016 06:34
Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C-1W2 with Core i7-6500U and LTE

Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C-1W2 with Core i7-6500U and LTE

The 15.6-inch Tecra A50-C business notebook will now have integrated LTE options with configuration prices reaching 1800 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2016 05:41
LG launches Product Security Response Team for its smartphones

LG launches Product Security Response Team for its smartphones

The new website aims to be a user-friendly stop for LG smartphone owners to read up on current Android vulnerabilities, download updates, and report potential exploits.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2016 05:00
HP Spectre 13 Notebook Review

85% HP Spectre 13 Notebook Review

007 Spectre. HP designed a conventional notebook with a "thickness" of just 10 millimeters, so it is thinner than some first-gen tablets (original iPad: 13 mm). Our full review shows how HP accomplished to fit a fully featured Windows 10 PC into one of the thinnest designs currently available.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.2 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 01 Jun 2016 00:00
Jun 24, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Android tablet gets Marshmallow update in the US

Unlocked Galaxy Tab S2 tablets in the US get Android Marshmallow

The update aims unlocked 8- and 9.7-inch WiFi variants of the slate and comes three weeks after Verizon released it for the locked models on its network.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2016 23:25
Google sets end-of-life dates for its current selection of Nexus devices

Google sets end-of-life dates for its current selection of Nexus devices

Google is committing to a two-year long support cycle for its newer Nexus smartphones and tablets while smaller patches for security flaws will continue for about a year longer.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 23:25
Samsung to focus on fewer smartphone models for higher profits

Samsung to focus on fewer smartphone models for higher profits

The South Korean manufacturer may be switching from the traditional growth-oriented strategy to a newer profit-oriented strategy in the face of a slowing global smartphone market.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 22:01
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin Windows convertible with Intel Skylake processor

Samsung unveils Notebook 7 Spin convertible

This new portable comes in 13.3-inch and 15.6-inch variants, powered by Intel Skylake processors and featuring up to 16 GB DDR4 memory.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2016 21:35
Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and modems will support Galileo navigation

Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and modems will support Galileo navigation

Consumer smartphones with common Snapdragon SoCs like those from the 800, 600, or 400 series will receive OTA updates this coming Q3 2016.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 21:35
LG Nexus 5X Android handset to get a HTC-made successor

HTC Sailfish specs surface online

This smartphone is said to have a 5-inch full HD display, an unspecified quad-core 64-bit processor, and 4 GB of memory, all with Android N on top.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jun 2016 16:45
Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft Edge boasts longer battery life than Chrome or Firefox

Microsoft's own testing conditions show Edge outlasting Chrome and Firefox by as much as three and two hours, respectively.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2016 00:01
Jun 23, 2016
Pantech Sky IM-100 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor

Pantech launches Sky IM-100 smartphone

This handset is powered by a Snapdragon 430 chip, next to 2 GB RAM and a 3000 mAh battery, having a price of roughly $380 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jun 2016 23:45
Huawei Honor 5C now available in parts of Europe

Huawei Honor 5C now available in parts of Europe

The 5.2-inch smartphone will have an aluminum chassis, scratch resistant back, and respectable core specifications for just 200 Euros.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2016 23:03
MSI: Compact gaming desktop PC "Vortex" and VR backpack announced

MSI: Compact Gaming Desktop PC "Vortex" and VR backpack announced

MSI shows a mobile solution for VR (Virtual Reality) without any annoying cables at Computex 2016. There is also an update for the compact gaming desktop Vortex, which is mainly based on notebook components.
Staff, 23 Jun 2016 21:11
MSI: Next generation of high-end gaming notebooks GT73 and GT83 announced

MSI: Next Generation of the High-End Gaming Notebooks GT73 and GT83 announced

MSI updates its lineup of gaming notebooks and announces three new models at their local expo in Taipei. The wait for Nvidia's next GPU generation has begun.
Staff, 23 Jun 2016 21:10
MSI: GS32, GS63 and GS73 Gaming Notebooks with next-gen Nvidia GPUs

MSI: GS32, GS63 und GS73 Gaming Notebooks Overview

The Gaming specialists from MSI show their new mobile gaming notebooks at this year's Computex in Taipei. All notebooks should be equipped with next generation "Pascal" GPUs from Nvidia.
Staff, 23 Jun 2016 20:43
Samsung Galaxy S8 could include UHD display and dual rear cameras

Samsung Galaxy S8 could include UHD display and dual rear cameras

The UHD display aims to improve VR experience where the higher pixel count can have a much larger impact.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2016 20:25
Huawei EMUI 5.0 custom ROM coming fall 2016

Huawei EMUI 5.0 expected to arrive this fall

The new version of Huawei's custom ROM will mainly target Western users as the company continues to increase its presence in the United States.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jun 2016 19:45
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

81% Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Duos Smartphone Review

Dynamic Duos? Samsung offers an affordable 5-inch smartphone with its Galaxy J3. It still relies on traditional virtues, such as an integrated micro-SD slot and removable battery. But is that enough to survive in the highly competitive low-cost sector?
Spreadtrum SC9830A, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 5", 138 g
Andreas Kilian, 23 Jun 2016 18:14
Amazon Kindle June 2016 variant with

Amazon Kindle gets faster, thinner, lighter

The redesigned Kindle still starts at $79.99 USD, but offers twice as much memory as the previous model and is also available in white.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jun 2016 11:45
Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro Tablet Review

84% Huawei MediaPad T2 10.0 Pro Tablet Review

Mid-range. The suffix "Pro" in the name of Huawei's new tablet suggests that it has some additional features that distinguish the tablet from the conventional devices. However, this is deceptive since we find a normal mid-range device for private customers. Nevertheless, our report reveals why that is not a disadvantage.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939, Adreno 405, 10.1", 461 g
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jun 2016 05:15
Oppo A37 mainstream smartphone now available for $200 USD

Oppo A37 mainstream smartphone now available for $200 USD

The affordable smartphone is stylish and slim with an emphasis on camera quality.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2016 04:43
ZTE growing in popularity amongst European users

ZTE growing in popularity amongst European users

The Chinese manufacturer is now the 5th largest smartphone manufacturer in Europe by market share as of Q1 2016.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2016 03:43
The new "Egil" processor will integrate a Mali-G71 GPU

Upcoming ARM Cortex-A73 could support HDR and 4K UHD at 120 Hz

The ARM "Egil" can bring HDR video and 4K UHD HEVC and VP9 decoding to future smartphones.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2016 03:11
Jun 22, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) Android tablet launches in South Korea

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) launches in South Korea

This 10.1-inch slate starts at $309 USD and features an octa-core processor, 2 GB RAM, and runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2016 21:35
HP Chromebook 11 G4 successor coming soon with Intel Braswell processor

New Braswell-powered Chromebooks coming soon

Lenovo N22 is a new Chromebook that has been spotted online, while the HP Chromebook 11 G5 is an update of last year's Chromebook 11 G4.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2016 18:45
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet will not get a flat-screen successor

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to feature a dual-edge curved design

Despite some early rumors that claimed the contrary, it looks like Samsung has no plans to launch a flat Galaxy Note 7.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2016 17:40
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 13 80HE004LGE Convertible Review

82% Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro 13 80HE004LGE Convertible Review

A lot of room for improvements. Lenovo charges around 1,000 Euros ($1112) for the Yoga 3 Pro. You will get a thin and attractive 13.3-inch convertible with a folding display. The device does, however, reveal some drawbacks.
Intel Core M-5Y70, HD Graphics 5300, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Jun 2016 07:53
Apple patent reveals all-glass curved display

Apple patent reveals all-glass curved display

The curved glass display takes the concept of the Samsung Galaxy Edge to the extreme with virtual volume buttons and sliders.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2016 00:39
LG G Pad X 10.1 Android tablet gets Marshmallow update on AT&T

AT&T LG G Pad X 10.1 gets Android Marshmallow

Next to the usual Marshmallow features, the new firmware also comes with several changes to AT&T Services such as AT&T Locker and Ready2Go.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jun 2016 00:30
Jun 21, 2016
Latest OnePlus smartphonr suffering from overly aggressive RAM management

OnePlus 3 facing RAM management criticisms

Early adopters of the OnePlus 3 are seeing no benefit from having 6 GB of RAM compared to competing devices with just 4 GB RAM.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jun 2016 22:43
Samsung Pay hits three new markets on three continents

Samsung Pay hits three new markets

This service is now available in Spain, Singapore, and Australia, each becoming the first market in its region.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2016 21:20
Zeiss unveils universal VR One Plus headset for 129 Euros

Zeiss unveils universal VR One Plus headset for 129 Euros

The headset will launch this August and be compatible with most Android and iOS smartphones from 4.7-inches up to 5.5-inches in screen size.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 21 Jun 2016 20:13
Sony Xperia X Performance Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

Sony Xperia X lineup now up for pre-order in the US

The new Sony handsets come unlocked and will all be available in stores by mid-July.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Jun 2016 18:20
Asus ZenFone Max Smartphone Review

83% Asus ZenFone Max Smartphone Review

Long, longer, ZenFone Max. Asus launches a smartphone on the market that follows one goal: The ZenFone Max is to achieve ultimate battery life. This begins with the hardware in the form of a strong 5000 mAh battery and ends with energy-saving software solutions. Read in our report whether the mid-range handset by Asus manages to oust the present reference in our battery test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 5.5", 202 g
Marcus Herbrich, 21 Jun 2016 18:11
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Mediatek MT6580M SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A7 ARM 4 cores @ 1300 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Mediatek MT6580M SoC (CPU).
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Spreadtrum SC9830A Smartphone SoC - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A7 ARM 4 cores @ 1500 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Spreadtrum SC9830A smartphone processor (CPU).

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