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Jun 16, 2016
New interface could be dropping the App Drawer for a new style specifically for the Galaxy Note series

Samsung testing updated Galaxy Note UI

A beta version of the UI is available for Galaxy Note 5 owners in South Korea and China. Supposedly, the App Drawer will now be completely optional instead of mandatory.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2016 01:26
Jun 15, 2016
ZeroLemon Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 8500mAh Extended Battery Case

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge gets 8500 mAh battery case from ZeroLemon

This case only comes in black and can be currently purchased from Amazon for just $59.99 USD, down from a MSRP of $99.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2016 22:15
OnePlus 3 Android smartphone with 6 GB RAM and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820

OnePlus 3 hits the OnePlus store

The Snapdragon 820-powered handset with 6 GB RAM hits the market today as expected, but retails for $399 USD in the US.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2016 15:55
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android phablet gets June 2016 security update

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets new security update

This month's security update for this Android phablet also comes with performance improvements and better battery life.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2016 13:55
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AMD Radeon RX 480M

2304 Polaris cores, 256 Bit GDDR5
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX 480M graphics card for notebooks.
Acer TravelMate P648-M-757N Notebook Review

89% Acer TravelMate P648-M-757N Notebook Review

Balanced bundle. With the TravelMate, Acer offers a well-made 14-inch alternative to the business models from the established brands HP, Dell and Lenovo. The TravelMate looks the same as its predecessor. However, the manufacturer has refreshed the hardware: Skylake, DDR4, and Thunderbolt 3 are on board. An already good computer has been made even better. Positive: The battery runtimes are excellent.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Jun 2016 09:22
Unofficial renderings show benefits of OLED bar for MacBook refresh

Unofficial renderings show benefits of OLED bar for MacBook refresh

At least one fan is visualizing what a MacBook Pro with a secondary OLED panel can do including Search, Spotify, system status, and more.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2016 04:35
Samsung releases official teaser image for Galaxy Note 7

Potential teaser image for the next Galaxy Note online

New image suggests a jump in naming convention and multiple SKUs utilizing rounded edges.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2016 02:45
Jun 14, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J2 cheap Android smartphone coming to the US

Samsung Galaxy J2 heading for the US market

One month after receiving its FCC certifications, the Galaxy J2 reaches Bluetooth SIG on its way to the US market.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2016 22:55
Microsoft acquires LinkedIn, company's founders next to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft acquires LinkedIn

The value of this transaction is $26.2 billion in cash, with LinkedIn allowed to retain its brand, culture and independence.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2016 17:55
Intel Skull Canyon NUC6i7KYK Review

Intel Skull Canyon NUC6i7KYK Review

Gaming on integrated graphics. Can the powerful Intel Iris Graphics 580 replace a mainstream Nvidia GPU for gaming? We pit the NUC against systems with integrated and dedicated graphics solutions to find out.
Intel Core i7-6770HQ, Iris Pro Graphics 580, 623 g
Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2016 16:51
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge flagship sales to reach 25 million units by the end of June

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge sales nearing 25 million units

With more than 10 million units shipped in the first month since their launch, the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are now expected to reach the 25 million units mark by the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2016 16:20
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

90% HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

More than just a gadget?! HP now also offers passively cooled business notebooks and the EliteBook Folio G1 is a particularly light and thin 12.5-inch device. It is no surprise that the performance is not very high, but can you still use the small subnotebook in a productive environment?
Intel Core m5-6Y54, HD Graphics 515, 12.5", 979 g
Andreas Osthoff, 14 Jun 2016 09:26
Coolpad Torino S Smartphone Review

82% Coolpad Torino S Smartphone Review

Mid-range meets premium. The Chinese smartphone brand Coolpad has in a way reinvented the mid-range for the Torino S model. Premium features are to primarily define the new "premium mid-range", and the first representative of this product category is Coolpad's Torino S. Find out whether it can keep the promise that its manufacturer makes in our report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916, Adreno 306, 4.7", 119 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Jun 2016 09:16
Samsung could be launching smartphones with flexible displays by 2017

Samsung could be launching tablets with flexible displays by 2017

Samsung itself is confirming that the company is preparing to unveil its first lineup of foldable devices.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2016 02:49
Jun 13, 2016
Apple may use Intel modem for international iPhone 7 SKUs

Apple may use Intel modems for international iPhone 7 SKUs

GSM models are expected to make the switch to Intel while CDMA models may continue carrying Qualcomm modems.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 23:03
Experimental MotoMods could add docking station support and better camera

Experimental MotoMods could add docking station support and better camera

A Pro Camera MotoMod could add a 10x optical zoom on top of the existing rear camera.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 22:20
LG Wine clamshell smartphone to get a new competitor from Samsung

Samsung working on a high-end clamshell smartphone

Dubbed Veyron, the device is said to feature a Samsung Exynos 8890 processor and dual 3.9-inch HD Super AMOLED displays.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2016 18:55
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2 rugged Android tablet with Intel Atom x5-Z8550

Panasonic launches Toughpad FZ-A2 tablet

This new rugged tablet is powered by Android Marshmallow and uses the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2016 15:45
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060

1280 Pascal cores @ 1506MHz, 192 Bit GDDR5 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card for Notebooks, Desktops.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Android phablet international version coming soon

International variant of the Galaxy A9 Pro spotted online

This version of Samsung's 6-inch phablet has model number SM-A910F and has just been spotted getting its WiFi and Bluetooth certifications.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2016 13:45
Analysts predicting 15 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones sold as of Q2 2016

Analysts predicting 15 million Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge smartphones sold as of Q2 2016

Samsung's smartphone division is expected to grow by 17.1 percent this quarter due to the runaway success and critical acclaim of the latest Galaxy S flagships.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 01:43
Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD

Modular Blocks smartwatch available for pre-order for $330 USD

The modular smartwatch has been delayed until October 2016, but users can pre-order now with four block pieces included.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2016 00:56
Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

78% Cube i9 Tablet - Windows 10 and Core m3 Review

Chinese Surface Pro. Cube aims to challenge Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with a Skylake Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 12-inch touchscreen, aluminum casing and an M.2 SSD. In this comparison report you will find out what concessions have had to be made.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 12.2", 965 g
Klaus Hinum, 13 Jun 2016 00:42
Jun 12, 2016
Noch weit von der Massenproduktion entfernt, das Display funktioniert aber schon.

Lenovo briefly teases flexible displays and foldable tablet concepts

The early prototypes show off Lenovo's plans beyond the Phab 2 Plus and Moto Z smartphones.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 22:55
PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC

PC market to fall 7.3 percent this year according to IDC

Both desktops and notebooks will continue to decline after an even weaker Q1 2016 than initially anticipated.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 22:16
Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses

Microsoft offering Surface Membership subscriptions for U.S. businesses

Microsoft is strengthening its focus on corporate customers with a new subscription plan for staying up-to-date on the latest hardware and support services.
Benjamin Herzig/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 21:18
Google to unveil official name for Android N soon

Google to unveil official name for Android N soon

The public brainstorming of Android N names includes "Nuts", "Noodles", and "Norwegian Smoked Salmon".
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2016 20:45
Jun 11, 2016
Lenovo B50-50 80S2000QGE Notebook Review

75% Lenovo B50-50 80S2000QGE Notebook Review

Dark screen. Lenovo delivers a basic office laptop furnished with a Core i3 processor dubbed B50-50. The manufacturer demands a price of just below 450 Euros (~$506). The laptop is cheaper when Windows 10 is not needed.
Intel Core i3-5005U, HD Graphics 5500, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jun 2016 21:33
Asus F540SA-XX087T Notebook Review

76% Asus F540SA-XX087T Notebook Review

Satisfactory. A simple, 15.6-inch laptop based on a Braswell CPU, the F540SA-XX087T can be purchased for just under 280 Euros (~$315). The price includes Windows 10 and a 500 GB hard drive. Asus has also installed a USB Type-C port in the low-cost computer.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jun 2016 07:07
OnePlus teasing OnePlus 3 camera quality with new pictures

OnePlus teasing OnePlus 3 camera quality with new pictures

Four pictures taken with the OnePlus 3 have been released in anticipation for the new flagship smartphone set for a reveal on June 14.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2016 06:21
Unofficial accessory runs Android on an iPhone (Source: Nick Lee / Tendigi)

Unofficial accessory runs Android on an iPhone

Clever use of software and an external logic board allows the iPhone to act as a "video-out" for Android.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2016 04:34
Hands-on with the new HP Omen gaming series

Hands-on with the new HP Omen gaming series

"Omen by HP" will join the ranks of the Lenovo Y gaming series, Dell Alienware, Acer Nitro, Asus ROG, and others with availability in the next two weeks.
Florian Wimmer/ Allen Ngo, 11 Jun 2016 03:51
Jun 10, 2016
Rockchip RK3399 chip is now ready for mass production

Rockchip RK3399 is ready for mass production

The chip that Rockchip unveiled back at CES 2016 is now ready for mass production, so the first devices to use it should hit the market in the coming months.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 22:45
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 gets Android Marshmallow

The new firmware is now available for both the 4.7-inch and the 5.5-inch Idol 3 handsets, so both variants receive the usual Marshmallow goodies.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 20:20
Asus X302UV-FN016T Subnotebook Review

80% Asus X302UV-FN016T Subnotebook Review

Dim display. Thanks to the low system noise and good battery runtimes, the 13.3-inch subnotebook from Asus is appealing. These are coupled with a powerful processor and a solid-state Disk. The new GeForce 920MX makes a successful debut, delivering consistently higher frame rates than its predecessor. Unfortunately, once again, the computer comes with an inadequate display.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 920MX, 13.3", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2016 18:56
Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review

Mobile Office. Lenovo's small subnotebook is noteworthy for its very decent keyboard and long battery life. An LTE modem allows access to the Internet while on-the-go. All things considered, the ThinkPad X260 is a solid offering.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jun 2016 18:51
Lenovo/Motorola Moto Z Android handset family with Moto Mods

Lenovo Moto Z is now official

The modular handset previously known as Moto X is now official and is expected to hit the market in September.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 15:55
Motorola Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch gets firmware update

Moto 360 and 360 Sport get new firmware

This Android Wear update comes with minor fixes and improvements, but also packs a few enhancements to the Moto Body fitness app.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Jun 2016 08:45
UK leading in sales of detachables across Western Europe

UK leading in sales of detachables across Western Europe

UK has overtaken Germany in detachable sales with over 300,000 units sold as of Q1 2016 and boosting Apple market share in the region.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 06:46
ZTE Blade V7 Smartphone Review

84% ZTE Blade V7 Smartphone Review

All-rounder. The Blade V7 is the newest mid-price product in ZTE's successful Blade lineup. The device offers a decent configuration at a fair price of 250 Euros (~$282, RRP). Read in our report whether the manufacturer has eliminated the former model's drawbacks and improved in the right places.
Mediatek MT6753, ARM Mali-T720 MP4, 5.2", 136 g
Marcus Herbrich, 10 Jun 2016 06:35
ZTE Blade A2 offers octa-core SoC for under 110 Euros

ZTE Blade A2 offers an octa-core SoC for under 110 Euros

The 5-inch smartphone launches next week in China and will be one of the cheapest smartphones with an integrated fingerprint sensor.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 05:42
Das Nubia Z11 Max ist ein 6 Zoll-Phablet mit Fokus auf Kameras und Batterielaufzeit

ZTE Nubia Z11 Max launching June 16 for 270 Euros

The 6-inch Nubia Z11 Max will ship with a Snapdragon 652 SoC, 4 GB RAM, and 64 Gb eMMC. LTE support, however, may not cover common European bands.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 04:44
Five Thunderbolt 3-based docking stations designed to be compatible with any notebook sporting the port

Gigabyte unveils Thunderbolt 3 external GPU docking station

The Taiwanese manufacturer showed off multiple conceptual docking stations that make use of the super-speedy 40 Gbps connection bandwidth including the GP-T3GFx and GP-TBT3.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 03:58
Getac unveils B300 ruggedized notebook with Core i7 Skylake options

Getac unveils B300 ruggedized notebook with Core i7 Skylake options

The 13.3-inch fully rugged notebook gets ULV Skylake options and subsequently longer battery life claims.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 03:20
Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September with a GTX 960M GPU

Acer external graphics dock could be coming this September

The GTX 960M docking station made a return at Computex this year with a potentially new launch date.
Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2016 02:39
Jun 9, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active AT&T exclusive rugged Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active hits AT&T tomorrow

This rugged Samsung handset debuts tomorrow on AT&T for $26.50 USD for 30 months or $33.13 USD a month for 24 months.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 19:25
Huawei Honor V8 Android handset with IPS-NEO display and HiSilicon Kirin processor

Huawei plans to beat Samsung and Apple in five years

The company's CEO has recently said that Huawei plans to overcome Samsung and Apple, becoming the global leader of the smartphone market within four or five years.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 18:15
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android phablet on Verizon Wireless gets Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge on Verizon gets Android Marshmallow

In addition to the usual Marshmallow features, the new firmware also brings Android for Work and UHQA to this handset that launched back in late 2014.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 15:50
Google Android usage stats early June 2016 show Marshmallow finally above the 10 percent barrier

​Android Marshmallow usage reaches 10 percent

Back in April, Marshmallow was heading for the 5 percent market share barrier and now has just left behind the 10 percent milestone.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Jun 2016 11:45

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