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May 16, 2016

MSI PE70 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition Notebook Review

80% MSI PE70 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition Notebook Review

business-class gaming. We take our second look at the PE70 to see how well the Prestige series is branching off from its gaming G series roots. Unfortunately, not much has changed.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 2.4 kg

Allen Ngo, 16 May 2016 08:52

Face Off: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 vs. Dell Latitude 14 E7470

Face Off: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs. HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 vs. Dell Latitude 14 E7470

Just for work. At well over $1000 USD with configurations surpassing $1500, these small notebooks don't come cheap and aren't very powerful in terms of raw performance. Instead, these models offer better reliability and features that are beyond the reach of cheaper consumer notebooks. Which of these three will get the job done faster?

Allen Ngo, 16 May 2016 08:51

Lenovo PB2-690N 18.4-inch tablet spotted on GFXBench

Lenovo PB2-690N 18.4-inch tablet spotted on GFXBench

The extra-large Android tablet is expected to have a mid-range Snapdragon 652 SoC and 2560 x 1440 resolution display.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 May 2016 07:24

May 15, 2016

Schenker XMG A726 (Clevo N170RF1-G) Notebook Review

83% Schenker XMG A726 (Clevo N170RF1-G) Notebook Review

Fine tuning. Schenker Technologies have added new gaming models to their Advanced series in May. Thanks to the many new features, the XMG A726 is notably more modern than its 17-inch XMG A716 and XMG A706 siblings. We checked the differences in detail. Is the extra cost worth it?

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M, 17.3", 3.1 kg

Florian Glaser, 15 May 2016 20:23

Samsung updates Tab 4 10.1 tablet to the Tab 4 Advanced

Samsung updates Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 tablet to the Tab 4 Advanced

The old mainstream tablet gets a much needed internal update with an Exynos 7870 SoC and 2 GB RAM.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 May 2016 03:28

Nubia Z11 spotted at TENAA as multiple variants

Nubia Z11 spotted at TENAA as multiple variants

ZTE has so far only introduced one member in the Nubia Z11 family. These latest leaks, however, show that the other two larger variants should be coming sooner rather than later.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 15 May 2016 02:56

May 14, 2016

Microsoft Lumia 650 Smartphone Review

82% Microsoft Lumia 650 Smartphone Review

Mainstream Microsoft. The new Lumia 650 from Microsoft wants to convince users with competitive pricing and obviously the Windows operating system. The manufacturer from Redmond targets business customers in particular. Because of the slow hardware, however, there are some limitations, including the lack of the Windows Continuum feature.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009, Adreno 304, 5", 122 g

Andreas Osthoff, 14 May 2016 20:53

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2016)

82% Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Tablet Review

Compact. The particularly handy design bestows Samsung's new tablet from the 7-inch category with almost smartphone-like traits. However, tight 8 GB of storage and an entry-level SoC curb the fun. Our test will reveal whether the Galaxy Tab A7 convinces in real world use anyway.

Spreadtrum SC7731, ARM Mali-400 MP2, 7", 283 g

Andreas Kilian, 14 May 2016 20:46

HTC Desire 820 Android smartphone gets 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

HTC Desire 820 gets Android 6.0.1 update

This handset that launched back in 2014 finally gets Marshmallow, as well as the latest major iteration of the HTC Sense UI.

Codrut Nistor, 14 May 2016 11:55

Google Gboard keyboard app for iOS

Google launches GBoard keyboard app for iOS

Next to emojis and GIFs, this app also offers Google Search capabilities that are very easy to use, as well as the ability to send information it retrieves.

Codrut Nistor, 14 May 2016 10:55

HTC announces sharp sales decline as of Q1 2016

HTC announces sharp sales decline as of Q1 2016

After a brief period in the green early last year, the Taiwanese manufacturer is now back to being knee deep in red with a quarterly loss of 2.616 billion NT.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 May 2016 03:41

May 13, 2016

New Nvidia Shield tablet shows up at FCC

Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 successor spotted at FCC

The upcoming slate is similar to the existing Shield Tablet K1 in terms of design, but most of its specs still have to be confirmed.

Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2016 22:55

Lenovo overtakes HP as world's largest notebook manufacturer

Lenovo overtakes HP as world's largest notebook manufacturer

Overall notebook market is down 7.3 percent year-over-year when looking at the top 8 manufacturers worldwide.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 May 2016 22:36

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 coming this June

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2016 coming this June

The 10.1-inch tablet will ship with an Exynos 7870 SoC, 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB eMMC for 290 Euros or 350 Euros with added LTE functionality.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 May 2016 21:48

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 specs leaked details, product coming to the US in August

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 coming to the US in August

Since Galaxy Note 5 launched in mid-August, it would not be a surprise to see this rumor coming true and to see its successor showing up around August 15th as well.

Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2016 20:55

Huawei Honor V8 with QHD display now official

Huawei Honor V8 with QHD display now official

The 5.7-inch smartphone will be Huawei's first model with a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Other features include dual rear cameras and an octa-core Kirin 950 SoC for a starting price of about 300 Euros.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 May 2016 08:29

Coolpad unveils Torino S LTE smartphone for 200 Euros

Coolpad unveils Torino S LTE smartphone for 200 Euros

The Torino S will be one of the most affordable 4.7-inch smartphones with both LTE and a fingerprint reader.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 May 2016 06:44

Supposed dummy cover for iPhone 7 reveals dimensions and Smart Connector pins

Supposed dummy cover for iPhone 7 reveals dimensions and Smart Connector pins

More rumors on the iPhone 7 claim a final design more similar to the current iPhone 6s than initially anticipated.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 13 May 2016 06:05

May 12, 2016

HTC 10 Android flagship coming to T-Mobile

HTC 10 coming to T-Mobile next week

The flagship will launch on T-Mobile on May 18th, and those who will get it in the first week will also receive an HTC-branded Rapid Charger and an HTC Ice View case.

Codrut Nistor, 12 May 2016 22:35

Asus ZenFone 2 Laser Android smartphone gets Marshmallow update

Asus ZenFone 2 Laser gets Android Marshmallow

In addition to the latest major Android build, this update comes without the bloatware previously added by Asus.

Codrut Nistor, 12 May 2016 20:45

Sunrise Calendar app now discontinued and integrated into Outlook

Microsoft shuts down Sunrise Calendar

More than a year after purchasing Sunrise Atelier, the Redmond giant decides to discontinue Sunrise Calendar and integrate it into Outlook.

Codrut Nistor, 12 May 2016 11:55

Toshiba Satellite C70-C-1FT Notebook Review

70% Toshiba Satellite C70-C-1FT Notebook Review

Mixed feelings. Toshiba adds another model to the already pretty diverse segment of the 17-inch notebook category. The C70 uses standard hardware and lacks any noteworthy features. Can the notebook distinguish itself from the competition?

Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 930M, 17.3", 3.6 kg

René Kohl, 12 May 2016 06:43

Alleged photos of OnePlus 3 leak online (Source: Weibo)

Alleged photos of OnePlus 3 leak online

The rounded back and line patterns are reminiscent to the HTC 10 with front and edges not unlike the Galaxy C5.

Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 12 May 2016 02:33

May 11, 2016

41 new external reviews +

Computer Shopper: Apple MacBook, Laptop Mag: Apple MacBook 2016, Computer Shopper: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Laptop Mag: Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black, Laptop Mag: HP EliteBook Folio G1, Laptop Mag: Razer Blade, Mobile Tech Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, Laptop Mag: Dell Latitude 13 7370, Inside Handy: Asus ZenFone Max, It Pro: Huawei P9, Hexus: Dell XPS 15, Gadgetspeak: Huawei P9, Focus Online: Ein neues Smartphone für 99 Euro?, Turn On: Mit Leica oder ohne, Turn On: Home Sweet Home, Allround-PC.com: Asus ROG G752VY, Netzwelt: Beachtenswerter Neuanfang, Tom's Hardware: Moderne Resteverwertung im 4-Zoll-Format, Chip.de: Schlanker Begleiter für Kreative, PC Pro: Apple MacBook (2016) review: Small and even more perfectly formed, Laptop Media: HP ProBook 450 G3 / 455 G3 review – what a budget business notebook should look like, Macworld.co.uk: MacBook 2016 review: Ultraportable laptop satisfies with speed gains, PC Pro: Meet the world's fastest laptop, PC Authority: Sony's Xperia Z5 Premium puts 4K into the palm of your hand, PC Authority: Review: Gigabyte delivers amazing performance on a budget with the P55W v5, PC Pro: A cracking budget handset, Tech Advisor: Samsung’s budget Galaxy J3 is cheap, but not cheap enough, Notebookinfo: Erstklassig mit Leica, Tech Advisor: A huge upgrade over its predecessor, the all-new Galaxy A5 is well worth a look, Tech Advisor: Premium design and a mid-range price, but the new Galaxy A3 has tough competition, PC Pro: A mid-range tablet that struggles to find its purpose, Laptop Media: Acer Aspire V15 (V5-591G) review – an elegant workhorse, Tech Advisor: Extraordinary value Android phone rivals Galaxy S7 and LG G5, Laptop Media: Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 460 review – a mobile and durable hybrid, Laptop Media: Dell Inspiron 5759 review – a logical successor to the 5758 with a super thin profile, PC World: Carbon fiber and extra-long battery life make it a class act, PC Authority: Review: Dell's XPS 15 is on the best Windows 10 laptops we've seen, PC Authority: Review: Lenovo's 11.6in Yoga 700 looks great, but lacks power, Notebookreview.com: Dell XPS 15 2016 Laptop Review, Notebookreview.com: Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Review: A Workstation for All, Notebookreview.com: VAIO Z Flip Model Review: Gets the Right Parts Right

Archos 50 Power smartphone to come with 4000 mAh battery pack

Archos 50 Power smartphone to come with 4000 mAh battery pack

The 5-inch budget smartphone will make use of a dense battery pack and retail for 150 Euros.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 May 2016 23:14

Pebble Health Mobile Graphs feature delivered by Pebble software 3.12

Pebble firmware 3.12 now available

This update brings watch-based texting support to iOS, as well as multiple improvements to Pebble Health on both Android and iOS.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2016 21:25

Huawei P9 teardown shows design similarities to iPhone

Huawei P9 teardown shows design similarities to iPhone

The P9 is still a bit easier to service compared to the iPhone 6s due to its more conservative use of adhesives.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 May 2016 19:08

Xiaomi Mi Max Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 and 6.4-inch display

Xiaomi Mi Max launches in China

This 6.4-inch phablet has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chip under the hood, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, runs Android Marshmallow with MIUI 8, and its price in China is around $230 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2016 15:45

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active SM-G891A specs on GFXBench

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active hits GFXBench

THe Samsung device with model number SM-G891A is powered by a Snapdragon 820, has a 5.5-inch display, and also packs 4 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage space.

Codrut Nistor, 11 May 2016 14:20

Apple CEO Tim Cook to meet with Chinese government officials

Apple CEO Tim Cook to meet with Chinese government officials

The visit to Beijing will hopefully strike an agreement between Apple and Chinese officials to lift the ban on iTunes and create a more amicable atmosphere.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 11 May 2016 05:03

LG G5 Smartphone Review

89% LG G5 Smartphone Review

Modular with big eyes. LG's new G5 comes with some new innovations. The smartphone is now modular and has a dual-camera. As well as the conventional lens, there is an additional wide-angle lens, but unfortunately, the resolution is pretty low. The battery capacity has also reduced.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996, Adreno 530, 5.3", 159 g

Daniel Schmidt, 11 May 2016 03:11

May 10, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge get bloatware update on Verizon Wireless

Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 lineup with bloatware

A recent update for the Samsung flagship on Verizon includes bloatware capable to download further bloatware, but it can be easily disabled.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2016 23:55

Chinese smartphones growing in popularity worldwide

Chinese smartphones growing in popularity worldwide

Over 40 percent of smartphones shipped worldwide this past quarter were from Chinese manufacturers.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 May 2016 23:28

Weibo rumors are claiming a smaller version of the impending Note 6 with weaker specifications

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Lite could be in the works

At least one other SKU may launch alongside the flagship Galaxy Note 6 with the same display size and less powerful hardware.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 10 May 2016 22:44

Huawei Honor V8 closeup image leak shows fingerprint reader and dual camera setup

New Huawei Honor V8 images surface online

A closeup shot shows the dual camera setup and the fingerprint reader, but the handset's capability to take dynamic 360-degree photos has been revealed as well.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2016 16:00

Motorola Moto X 2016 Android smartphone with modular cover

Next-gen Moto X might feature modular covers

The new handsets will launch next to six modules known as "amps" that have the same purpose as the "friends" that can be attached to the LG G5 flagship.

Codrut Nistor, 10 May 2016 11:30

MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition Notebook Review

84% MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition Notebook Review

Part multimedia, gaming, and business. The PE60 6QE is a small update over last year's PE60 2QE based on the GE62 chassis. Unfortunately, MSI will have to do more to distinguish its Prestige series from the rest of its gaming lineup.

Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.4 kg

Allen Ngo, 10 May 2016 08:03

May 9, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini smartphone to get Android Marshmallow firmware soon

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and Galaxy J3 to get Marshmallow

After a long wait for the S5 mini users and a very short one for Galaxy J3 ones, they all finally get the Android Marshmallow update.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 23:45

Windows 10 free upgrade ending this July

Windows 10 free upgrade ending this July

Starting on July 30th, Microsoft's latest Windows operating system will cost users at least $119.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 09 May 2016 22:50

Lenovo Project Tango smartphone coming in June 2016

Lenovo Project Tango phone coming June 9th

The first Project Tango smartphone will finally launch next month, most likely at Lenovo’s second annual Tech World conference.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 21:55

Microsoft Surface Book convertible to get a successor in June 2016

Microsoft Surface Book 2 might launch next month

The successor of the Surface Book convertible is expected to feature a 4K display and USB Type-C connectivity.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 20:20

Xiaomi phablet may make use of a 6.44-inch display

Xiaomi Mi Max spotted at TENAA

Xiaomi CEO posts promotional material for the Mi Max ahead of official reveal.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 09 May 2016 20:10

Huawei announces Mediapad M.2 7.0 tablet

Huawei announces Mediapad M.2 7.0 tablet

The 7-inch tablet will carry the mid-range Snapdragon 615 SoC and a 1920 x 1200 resolution display with SIM capabilities for less than 250 Euros.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 09 May 2016 19:46

Samsung Galaxy J3 affordable Android smartphone hits Verizon Wireless

Samsung Galaxy J3 hits Verizon Wireless

Soon after its debut in India, Samsung's low-end 4G handset comes to the US market via Verizon for just $109.99 USD.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 16:30

Asus Zenvolution event scheduled for May 30th 2016

Computex 2016 | Asus Zenvolution event scheduled for May 30th

During this event that will take place at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Asus is expected to reveal the ZenFone 3 handset, as well as its sibling known as ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 14:45

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 8.0 SM-T719 Android tablet at TENAA

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 8.0 hits TENAA

The specs of this upcoming slate include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, all with Android 6.0 Marshmallow on top.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 09:45

Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid Maxx 2 gets Marshmallow update

Verizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 gets Android Marshmallow

This handset that launched exclusively on Verizon back in October finally gets the Android 6.0 update.

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2016 07:30

Nokia axing 1022 jobs across Germany

Nokia axing thousands of jobs across Germany and Finland

The downsizing will purportedly put the company in a better position to compete against other Ericsson and Huawei.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 09 May 2016 05:23

Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now on 7.5 percent of active Android devices

Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow now running on 7.5 percent of active Android devices

Devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow are up significantly from 4.6 percent just a month ago to 7.5 percent as of early May.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 May 2016 04:40

May 8, 2016

Coolpad Porto S Smartphone Review

81% Coolpad Porto S Smartphone Review

Low-reflection. The new entry-level Porto S handset by the Chinese company Coolpad proves to be a serious opponent for the popular smartphones of its price range. In addition to the good total package, Coolpad's Porto S convinces with its bright, low-reflection IPS LC display in our tests.

Mediatek MT6735, ARM Mali-T720, 5", 125 g

Marcus Herbrich, 08 May 2016 23:07

Intel introduces three Skylake "R" class processors

Intel introduces three Skylake "R" class processors

The new SKUs will have a 65 W TDP with Iris Pro 580 graphics designed for desktops, AiOs, and workstations.

Alexander Fagot/ Allen Ngo, 08 May 2016 07:06

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