BlackBerry Hamburg and Rome leak online
While the Hamburg looks like a touchscreen-only device, its companion employs a physical keyboard that makes it similar to the BlackBerry Passport.
Apr 29, 2016
AT&T to shut down its 2G network by 2017
Although the company made this official already a while ago, AT&T has just confirmed that everything is all right and that its plans to shut down the 2G network by 2017 will not face any delays.
LeEco Le 2 Max smartphone sells out in under a minute
The first batch of Le 2 smartphones have already sold out in China. Meanwhile, LeEco CEO criticizes Apple on the lack of innovation with the iPhone SE and slowing iPhone sales.
Sony Xperia X and Xperia X Performance now available for pre-order
The official launch of both smartphones is still at least a month away. European users can pre-order now for as low as 600 Euros.
Apr 28, 2016
HP Chromebook 13 now available
This 13.3-inch Chromebook has a QHD display, an Intel Skylake processor, and starts at $499 USD.
Motorola announces May 17 launch event
The event will take place in India and the handsets expected to be unveiled are the 5.5-inch Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus, both featuring a metal frame and a plastic back.
Acer Switch Alpha 12 now available for pre-order
Users in Europe can get the Switch Alpha 12 detachable for as low as 800 Euros or as much as 1300 Euros depending on the configuration.
Huawei unveils Honor 5C smartphone
This 5.2-inch Android handset is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 950, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, starting at $140 USD.
Dell Inspiron 11 3162 Subnotebook Review
Enduring. Dell's little netbook adds color to the desk and can offer a very good battery life. At around 250 Euros (~$284), the laptop is on the same price level as its rivals.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 11.6", 1.2 kg
HTC allegedly working on two Nexus devices
These Android N-driven devices are Marlin (M1) and Sailfish (S1), but there is not much known about them yet.
Oppo and Vivo are now top 5 smartphone makers
The global smartphone market recorded the smallest YoY growth in Q1 2016, but the top 5 changed as Lenovo and Xiaomi dropped out, being replaced by Oppo and Vivo.
Samsung Gear Fit 2 and IconX earbuds leak online
Two years after releasing its first activity tracker, Samsung has its successor ready to launch, as well as a set of cordless earbuds.
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 Notebook Review
Great display, but expensive. The new EliteBook Folio 1040 G3 is the current premium model from HP. This is also the case for the price, but can the test model justify the additional price over the strong rivals?
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.4 kg
New OnePlus smartphone could be coming this summer with 6 GB RAM
The potential OnePlus 3 or OnePlus X successor may launch in multiple variants with a rumored reveal date late next month.
Apr 27, 2016
9 new external reviews +
Laptop Media: Best of both worlds in the lightest 14-inch 2-in-1 business solution on the market, Techradar: Dell Latitude 13 7000 review, Laptop Media: Lighter than Air and flexible as always, Expert Reviews: Still can't beat the Moto G, Slashgear: HP Elite x2 Review, Expert Reviews: The Force is strong with this one, Think Digit: HP Pavilion x2 10-n125tu Review, Tom's Guide: Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016): Compromised Budget Phone, Techradar: MacBook review
Logitech unveils BASE iPad Pro stand
This aluminum-made charging dock/stand supports both the 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch iPad Pro is the first non-keyboard accessory for Apple's tablet that uses the Smart Connector and retails for $99.99 USD.
Xiaomi Mi Max phablet set for May 10th reveal
The 6.4-inch phablet may be coming in multiple SKUs and with weaker hardware than previously expected.
Nubia X8 smartphone will allegedly carry 4K display and Snapdragon 823 SoC
The 6.4-inch phablet should be followed by three other lower-end models. Official prices and launch dates have yet to be announced.
Schenker XMG C506 (Gigabyte P35X v5) Notebook Review
Ultra-slim model. It should be a well-known fact that nowadays gaming laptops can be very slim. Schenker Technologies take it to extremes and sells a slim 21-millimeter (~0.83 in) premium-range model based on Gigabyte's P35X v5 in the form of the XMG C506. Can the cooling system manage the heat development?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Motorola Droid Turbo 2 gets Android Marshmallow
This update arrived a few weeks ago but was suspended before reaching all users, and now is back for a full deployment.
Apple's growth has halted
After more than a decade of continuous growth, the Cupertino-based company reports its first drop, mainly caused by weak iPhone sales.
Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Marshmallow in Europe
The new firmware has been spotted in both Italy and Germany, so Galaxy S5 users in the US should also get ready to receive it soon.
ZTE A2017 hits TENAA
This upcoming 5.5-inch handset features a QHD display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, next to 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.
Nokia buys Withings
This deal is expected to close in early Q3 2016 and values the French company at more than $192 million.
80 new external reviews +
Gadgetguy: Slim and sexy: Apple’s 2016 MacBook reviewed, GSM Arena: Sony Xperia X hands-on, Techradar: Gigabyte P57Wv5 review, Techradar: Hands on: Huawei P9 Plus review, Recombu: Huawei P9 Review: In Depth, Gizmag: A stellar phone that's greater than the sum of its (already impressive) parts, Expert Reviews: HP Chromebook 14 review (2016) - still a great Chromebook, Droid-Life: HTC 10 Review, Androidbeat: A Premium Mid-Ranger, Expert Reviews: Asus Republic of Gamers GL552VW (ROG) review - mid-range gaming, Expert Reviews: Small but powerful, Expert Reviews: HTC 10 review - the perfect 10?, Expert Reviews: Huawei P9 review - the ultimate dual-lens camera?, Expert Reviews: Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro review - the best tablet ever, at a price, Expert Reviews: The Moto E has nothing to worry about, Expert Reviews: Samsung Galaxy TabPro S review - a flawed rival to the Surface Pro 4, Ubergizmo English: HP Spectre X360 15 Review, Tweaktown: OriginPC's EON17-X Laptop Review, a modern mobile(ish) marvel?, Techradar: Hands on: Dell Latitude E7470 review, Techradar: iPhone SE review, Techradar: LG G5 review, Techradar: MSI GT72S Dominator Pro review, Techradar: HTC 10 review, Techradar: Huawei P9 review, Laptop Media: Budget hybrid done right, Expert Reviews: Dell XPS 12 review - a 4K 2-in-1 hybrid, NDTV Gadgets: Asus ZenBook UX303UB Review, Expert Reviews: Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series review - fun, budget Windows, Zdnet.com: 10 reasons to buy the HTC 10, Macworld.co.uk: Which is the best mid-size iPad?, Macworld.co.uk: 5 things Samsung does better (and 2 areas where Apple wins), Computerworld.com: Deep-dive review: For the iPad Pro, smaller is big, Computerworld.com: Hands on: The iPhone SE -- a classic design with modern hardware, Gadgetguy: Phones get playful: hands-on with LG’s G5, Gadgetguy: HTC’s best yet is an interesting evolution: HTC 10 reviewed, Gadgetguy: As thin as it gets: Samsung’s Galaxy TabPro S reviewed, Phone Arena: HTC 10 Review, Greenbot: LG's appetite for risk is admirable, but doesn't pay off, Greenbot: It nails the fundamentals, but offers little innovation, Greenbot: Lenovo Yoga 900 Review, Greenbot: LG G5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7, Crackberry: An exciting new flagship phone that’s better in every way, Phone Arena: Huawei P9 Review, Pocketnow: Welcome back HTC, Gizmag: An iPad Air in everything but name ... and price, Ultrabook Review: Core i7-6560U configuration with Intel Iris 540 graphics, Android Authority: LG G5 battery life review, Android Authority: HTC 10 battery life review, Android Authority: A great phone for photography enthusiasts, and a good device for smartphone enthusiasts, Android Authority: LG G5 vs Nexus 6P, Android Authority: Redefining the affordable smartphone, Android Authority: A great smartphone that feels misplaced within Xiaomi's lineup, Android Authority: LG G5 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, GSM Arena: Huawei P9 review, Android Authority: The comeback we've been waiting for, GSM Arena: Apple iPhone SE, Laptop Mag: Asus Chromebook C202, Laptop Mag: Toshiba Tecra A50, Laptop Mag: Toshiba Tecra Z50, Laptop Mag: Toshiba Tecra Z40-C, Hexus: Aorus X5S v5 Camo, Chip.de: Mit SSD und Einstiegs-Grafikkarte, Chip.de: Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0, Chip.de: Großes Farbenspiel bei engem Betrachtungswinkel, Techzine: Asus Zenbook UX305UA - Koning qua accuduur, Notebook.cz: Test: Acer ChromeBook R11 - levný notebook pro přístup k internetu s překlápěcím víkem a IPS displejem, Frandroid: Prise en main de l’Acer Iconia Tab 10, de l’entrée de gamme décevant, Hitek: Test Du Acer Predator 17, Un Ordinateur Taillé Pour Le Gaming : Fiche Technique Et Prix, Ferra.ru: Быстрый, красивый, металлический. Обзор ультрабука ASUS ZenBook UX303UA, Notebook-Center.ru: ASUS VivoBook Flip TP301UA – трансформация здесь и сейчас, Notebook-Center.ru: Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 460: «нет» стереотипам, Ferra.ru: Первый игровой Acer. Обзор ноутбука Acer Predator 15, Laptop.bg: Ревю на Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 460 – хибрид, осигуряващ мобилност и издръжливост, Laptop.bg: Ревю на Lenovo Yoga 510 (15″) – добре конструиран бюджетен хибрид, Benchmark.pl: Acer prezentuje Chromebooka dla wymagających - wydajny i wytrzymały
Face Off: Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Dell XPS 12 9250 vs. Razer Blade Stealth
Subnotebook showdown. How much can you pack into a 12.5-inch notebook and how thin can you make it? We compare three very different subnotebooks of the same display size to see the pros and cons of each.
Amazon gets timed exclusive launch of Microsoft Lumia 650
The online retailer will be the only seller of the Windows smartphone for the first few weeks when it launches at the end of this month.
Apr 26, 2016
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Convertible Review
Business Elite. With the Elite x2 1012 G1, HP takes on Microsoft's Surface Pro 4. The convertible offers a keyboard dock, an active stylus and an LTE modem. At almost 1500 Euros (~$1690), the complete package doesn't come cheap, however.
Intel Core m5-6Y54, HD Graphics 515, 12.1", 1.2 kg
Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition now available for $370 USD
The most powerful Ubuntu smartphone launched so far is powered by a Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa processor, next to 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage.
BlackBerry Priv to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow next month
This flagship launched with Android Lollipop and, after a long wait, BlackBerry has finally unveiled that Android 6.0 will roll out to Priv handsets starting May 3rd.
Apple MacBook 12 2016 is difficult to repair according to iFixit
The continuing reliance on adhesives and uncommon screws has awarded the latest Apple refresh a repairability score of just 1 out of 10.
HTC One S9 now official in Germany
This 5-inch handset is powered by a MediaTek processor accompanied by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage, runs Android Marshmallow with HTC Sense, and retails for roughly $560 USD.
Huawei expressing interest in more QHD smartphones
Huawei CEO is opening up to the possibility of higher resolution smartphones after trying on competing VR headsets and comparing it to Huawei's own lower-resolution VR solution.
Samsung Galaxy C7 shows up on GFXBench
GFXBench confirms the specs recently spotted on AnTuTu - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 GB RAM, as well as 32 GB internal storage.
Microsoft Word Flow iOS keyboard now available
The app developed by Microsoft’s experimental projects division known as Garage is now live in the US App Store.
Samsung Pay leads the South Korean market
This mobile payment system has almost 2.6 million users in Korea, each of them using it more than once a day in average.
43 new external reviews +
Laptop Mag: Apple MacBook 2016, Mobile Tech Review: 12" MacBook, CNet: MacBook still short on ports, but this improved minimalist laptop is more tempting than ever, Netzwelt: Nicht schon wieder Gangbang!, It Pro: HTC 10, Laptop Mag: Vaio Z, Laptop Mag: Dell Venue 10 Pro 5056, It Pro: Sony Xperia Z4, Hot Hardware: A Premium, Ultra-Thin Windows Convertible, Computer Shopper: EVGA SC17 Gaming Laptop, Turn On: Wie viel Magie passt in ein Smartphone?, Comp Reviews: Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch, MobiFlip: Microsoft Surface Book ausprobiert, Inside Handy: LG Electronics G5, PocketPC: Apple iPhone SE, Turn On: Der Surface-Verschnitt im Test, Futurezone.at: Mit Leica gegen Samsung und Apple, Tom's Hardware: Wie das iPad Air 2 - und gleichzeitig doch ganz anders, Chip.de: Starkes Display in schicker Verpackung, PC Welt: Toshiba Satellite Pro A40-C-13R, Netzwelt: Modulares Smartphone mit Magic Slot ausprobiert, Chip.de: Doppel-Linse, doppelt gut?, Chip.de: Hochpreisiges Comeback, Notebook-Center.ru: Apple iPad Pro 9.7 – сильный духом, Notebook-Center.ru: Dell Venue 10 Pro (5056) – двойственность выбора, Notebook-Center.ru: Acer Aspire R11 – обозначь приоритеты правильно, CNet France: Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S, PC Lab.pl: Wymarzony laptop biznesmena, Notebook-Center.ru: Lenovo IdeaPad 500S 13 – практичный компаньон, Prohardver.hu: ThinkPad T460p – az erős ThinkPad visszatért, Laptop.bg: Ревю на Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition (VN7-592G) – лек, но заслужаващ си ъпгрейд, Laptop.bg: Ревю на Acer Aspire E15 (E5-573) – фокусът пада върху клавиатурата, тъчпада и дизайна, Laptop.bg: Ревю на Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition (VN7-592G) – всички добри черти от предишното поколение, с няколко подобрения, Laptopkalauz: Dell Inspiron 7559 vs Asus N551VW vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-592G teszt, Teltarif: VoLTE: Samsung Galaxy S7 (Edge) mit Retail-Firmware kann Voice over LTE, Laptopkalauz: Lenovo 100S 11-IBY és 14-IBR: Két méretben, Teltarif: Mobiles Internet mit dem iPhone SE im Test, Teltarif: Huawei P9 im Test: Dual-Kamera für monochrome & bunte Momente, Cyberbloc: Lg G Flex 2 - Das Curved-Smartphone Im Test , Notebook.cz: Test: HP ProBook 450 G3 - dostupný pracovní notebook s Full HD displejem a SSD, Benchmark.pl: Lenovo MIIX 700 - hybryda tabletu i laptopa, Notebook.cz: Test: Gigabyte P37 - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M v tenkém a pevném 17" těle, Notebook.cz: Test: Acer ChromeBook R11 - levný notebook pro přístup k internetu s překlápěcím víkem a IPS displejem
HP EliteBook 840 G3 Notebook Review
Just missed. With the third generation 840-series EliteBooks, HP has big ambitions aiming to compete with the best lightweight business notebooks. But there is a problem that already has a traditional link with the manufacturer.
Update 04/18/2016: Excellent WQHD panel
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 14", 1.6 kgUpdate 04/18/2016: Excellent WQHD panel
Apr 25, 2016
Apple may be switching to Intel for new iPhone wireless modules
Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf recently hinted at losing a major customer to a competitor in a recent earnings call.
VR sales to beat smartphone sales by 2020
A top HTC China official said the peak of the smartphone market is already behind and the sales of virtual reality devices will exceed smartphones sales in just four years.
Apple patent shows wireless headphones with Lightning cable
The headphone cable provides power for charging and data and, if disconnected, will switch seamlessly to a wireless headset.
Xiaomi Rifle SoC to be unveiled next month
The Chinese company's first SoC is expected to launch next to the Xiaomi Max and Mi Band 2, during the event scheduled to take place on May 10th.
Onda unveils oBook 11 Pro Surface Book clone
The 11.6-inch oBook 11 Pro and 10-inch oBook 10 Plus from the Chinese manufacturer strongly resemble the Microsoft Surface Book down to the fulcrum hinge.
Samsung might unveil the Gear S3 smartwatch at IFA
While Gear S2's successor is expected to come out this fall at IFA, insiders also claim that a luxury limited edition will come at Baselworld 2017 in March.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 spotted in the wild
The new fitness band from China's leading smartphone maker features an LCD display and a physical button.
Huawei Honor V8 to launch in three variants
The new handset is expected to launch on May 10th, powered by a Kirin processor and loaded with Android Marshmallow.
Meizu M3 hits China
Although it starts below $100 USD, this new 5-inch handset has LTE support, an octa-core processor, and a 13 MP main camera.
JXD S192 gaming tablet now up for pre-order
Although powered by the Nvidia Tegra K1 SoC, this 7-inch slate only runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and its pre-order price is around $315 USD.
Xiaomi QuickPass mobile payment system coming soon
The phone maker and UnionPay are working on QuickPass, a mobile wallet for Xiaomi handsets, but its date of arrival is unknown for now.
Galaxy J2, Galaxy J5, and Galaxy J7 get S Bike Mode
Soon after Samsung introduced this feature with the J3, the other members of the Galaxy J lineup get S Bike Mode as well.
Aorus X5S v5 Notebook Review
One is better than two. The refreshed X5 shows that a single more powerful GPU is the better choice against two weaker GPUs in SLI.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Huawei Honor 5X down to 200 Euros
The already inexpensive Honor 5X just got even cheaper with a price drop of 30 Euros at various European outlets.
Dell Latitude 11 5175/5179 Tablet Review
The perfect business slate? Dell's Latitude 11 5175 is a Windows tablet that offers a generous portfolio of extensions for its customers. Is that enough to find buyers? We will clarify just how well Dell's Latitude 11 5175 competes against its rivals and where it is situated technically in our in-depth test. Update 2016/08/05:Post test of the Latitude 11 5179 including keyboard dock!
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