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Mar 23, 2016
Motorola Moto X Force Smartphone Review

88% Motorola Moto X Force Smartphone Review

Tough. According to Motorola, the Moto X is the very first smartphone in the world to have an unbreakable screen. However, our test shows that the 5.4-inch handset not only comes with a decent amount of resistance, but it also convinces with plenty of other first-rate configuration features.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.4", 169 g
Manuel Masiero, 23 Mar 2016 04:36
Schenker S306 Subnotebook Review

83% Schenker S306 Subnotebook Review

A success. Schenker's S306 is a slim 13.3-inch subnotebook that shouldn't have any problems finding an audience. The S306 is equipped with a beautiful IPS Full-HD display, a good keyboard and it's easy to maintain as well. The battery life could be better, however.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Mar 2016 04:34
HTC finally announces April 12th press event

HTC finally announces April 12th press event for its next flagship phone

The HTC M10 or HTC 10 is expected to carry the latest hardware and feature innovative cameras.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 23 Mar 2016 02:37
Mar 22, 2016
Apple Watch smartwatch with new band, March 2016

Apple Watch gets new bands and lower price

This wearable now retails starting at $299 USD, also featuring a few new woven nylon bands and the new Milanese Loop in space black finish.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2016 20:45
Samsung details new LED View Covers for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung details new LED View Covers for Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Other specialized accessories include a tactile QWERTY keyboard, lens cover for improved camera features, and a clear view cover for both screen and chassis protection.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2016 19:34
LG rolling out X Cam and X Screen smartphones this week

LG rolling out X Cam and X Screen smartphones this week

The two mainstream smartphones will launch in South Korea first. Exact launch prices and dates for the rest of the world remain mysteries.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2016 17:15
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet to get a successor this summer

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might launch this summer

Although Note phablets usually launch at IFA in September, it looks like the next one might launch in July.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2016 16:45
T-Mobile testing Marshmallow update on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6

T-Mobile is testing Marshmallow on Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

Android 6.0 for these two flagships on T-Mobile is currently in the certification stage and might soon roll out to end users, but its date of arrival is not official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2016 13:55
Mar 21, 2016
iPad Pro 9.7-inch new Apple tablet

Apple unveils 9.7-inch iPad Pro

The new slate packs a new pro Retina display, a 64-bit A9X SoC, as well as the four speakers mentioned by many in rumors in the last weeks.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 23:58
Apple iPhone SE 4-inch smartphone

iPhone SE is now official

The long-awaited small iPhone has a 4-inch display and it looks similar to the iPhone 5 lineup, but provides "exceptional performance in a compact design."
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 22:55
Apple iOS 9.3 update brings Night Shift feature

Apple releases iOS 9.3

Although a minor release, iOS 9.3 brings many improvements to both iPads and iPhones, the most important one being the Night Shift mode.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 21:30
Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch to get iOS support later this month

Samsung Gear S2 to get iOS support later this month

Although this update was expected to arrive back in January, it looks like Gear S2 will finally get iOS support by the end of March.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 20:40
Fairphone 2 coming to T-Mobile Austria on March 24

Fairphone 2 coming to T-Mobile Austria on March 24

The service provider will offer the sustainable smartphone at monthly installments of 10 Euros over 24 months.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2016 19:51
ZTE Axon Android smartphone to get a successor with Snapdragon 820 and 21 MP camera

Next-gen ZTE Axon to feature Snapdragon 820 SoC and 21 MP camera

Next to the high-end Qualcomm SoC, the upcoming Axon might offer 4 GB of memory, a 5.5-inch QHD display, as well as 64 GB of storage space.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 19:45
Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S5 finally gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Although only the unlocked Galaxy S5 handsets on LG Uplus in South Korea got the update so far, global rollout of the new firmware is imminent.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 19:15
IDC predicting rapid growth of wearables in 2016

IDC predicting rapid growth of wearables in 2016

Sales could reach approximately 200 million by 2019 due to increasing consumer interest.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2016 18:56
HTC 10: 3000-mAh-Akku und kein AMOLED-Display

HTC 10 may include 3000 mAh battery; could skip AMOLED display

Upcoming flagship will reportedly carry a larger battery than the One M9 and without an AMOLED panel as found on the One A9.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2016 18:27
Vkworld 6 rugged Android tablet

Vkworld 6 rugged tablet to hit the market soon

This Chinese slate takes ruggedness to a whole new level, as it promises to whitstand even boiling water.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 16:45
Motorola-made Google Nexus 6 Android phablet gets a new security update

Mid-month security patch coming to Nexus devices

The discovery of an exploit that could harm the Nexus 5 and the Nexus 6 has led to the release of a new security patch, the second to go live this month.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 13:10
Asus T302CA Windows convertible tablet with Intel Skylake processor and aluminum body

Asus T302CA Windows convertible leaks online

This 12.5-inch Asus Chi Windows 10 convertible is powered by Intel Skylake processors and is expected to feature up to 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of SSD storage.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 09:45
Mar 20, 2016
Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

86% Xiaomi MiPad 2 Tablet Review

iPad Mini clone. The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi launches a 7.9-inch tablet dubbed MiPad 2 on the market that is a carbon copy of Apple's iPad Mini. Unlike its Cupertino twin, the MiPad 2 is powered by Google's Android operating system and is relatively affordable. It has quite a lot to offer for its price...
Intel Atom x5-Z8500, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 7.9", 332 g
Marcus Herbrich, 20 Mar 2016 23:36
Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

82% Xiaomi Mi 4s Smartphone Review

High-end phone for a mainstream price. The Mi 4s makes a strong case for spending $300 USD on a new smartphone instead of $600 or $700 for a top-of-the-line model. Find out how the Xiaomi compares to both mainstream and flagship competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5", 133 g
Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2016 17:49
Mar 19, 2016
MegaFon Irbis TW81 cheap Windows 10 tablet with Intel Atom Z3735G processor

Irbis TW81 is a $79 USD 8-inch Windows tablet

Although it only has 1 GB of memory, this MegaFon-exclusive slate is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor and has a single SIM slot with 3G support.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2016 23:20
Asus GL752VW Notebook Review

84% Asus GL752VW Notebook Review

No IPS after all. There is still some confusion about the panel of the latest ROG device on the Internet. Many potential buyers expect an IPS panel, but the series is actually only available with TN displays. Our review will show whether this is a problem for the otherwise suitable multimedia notebook with gaming ambitions.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 17.3", 3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 19 Mar 2016 21:46
Hitman Notebook Benchmarks

Hitman Notebook Benchmarks

Debut of DirectX 12. Windows 10 launched with full DX12 support and Hitman - as one of the first titles released for the PC platform - supports it. Instead of improving the gaming experience, the new interface seems to be the source of frustration on quite a few systems. Here's our report, complete with the benchmark results.
Florian Glaser, 19 Mar 2016 06:31
Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review

91% Samsung Galaxy S7 Smartphone Review

Exploring new worlds? Exploring new worlds? Faster SoC, larger battery, better camera, premium display, and great design. The S-class from Samsung signifies excellence and our expectations are accordingly high. Usually these are also fulfilled, but the Galaxy S7 has some weaknesses.
Samsung Exynos 8890 Octa, ARM Mali-T880 MP12, 5.1", 152 g
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Mar 2016 06:20
Intel Skylake processor architecture to get Windows 7/8 support by 2019

Windows 7/8 to get one extra-year of Skylake support

Windows 7/8 users who want to run them on Intel Skylake-powered devices will get full extended support until mid-July 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Mar 2016 00:05
Mar 18, 2016
24K Gold iPad Pro slate

The new iPad Pro might start at $599 USD

The upcoming 9.7-inch slate from Apple is expected to push the starting price up to $599 USD, but will also offer 32 GB of storage space compared to the 16 GB of the $499 USD iPad Pro 2.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 23:57
Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Lenovo K3 Note gets Android 6.0.1

This 5.5-inch affordable tablet gets an update that brings features like Google Now on Tap and Doze mode to the sub-$200 territory.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 23:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get March security updates from T-Mobile

T-Mobile updates the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge

The new firmware carries this month's security updates and targets all T-Mobile carrier-branded Galaxy S7 handsets across the US.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 22:45
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has best smartphone camera

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has the best smartphone camera

According to DxOMark, this new Samsung flagship is better than its predecessor and the Xperia Z5 in both photo and video performance.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 22:30
Samsung files patent for rollable displays

Samsung files patent for rollable displays

Forget bendable displays. Samsung wants users to be able to roll up their smartphones for an even more compact fit.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Mar 2016 21:44
LG G5 Android flagship global launch March 31, 2016

LG G5 launches on March 31st

The official global launch date is now official, and US customers will also get an extra battery and a charging dock for free.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 18:45
Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21 Windows notebook with Intel Pentium N3700 processor

Asus VivoBook E403SA now available in the US

This 14-inch portable that was unveiled 9 months ago arrives with improved specs, but also retails for a higher price than previously announced.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 17:25
Casio WSD-F10 rugged smartwatch coming March 25th for $500 USD

Casio WSD-F10 smart outdoor watch to hit the market next week

This rugged smartwatch will cost $500 USD and will become available on March 25th.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 13:30
Michael Kors Access Android Wear smartwatch

Michael Kors Access smartwatch coming this fall

This fashionable Android Wear connected time piece works with both iPhone and Android phones, and is expected to retail starting at $395 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 11:45
Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review

85% Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review

Everything but battery mode, please. A successful build and configuration are omnipresent. Compared with its predecessor, the casing looks slimmer and that is a positive. Quad-core, GeForce GTX 950M graphics card and 8 GB of DDR4 working memory lead us to hope for a gaming-suitable multimedia all-rounder.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Marcus Conrad, 18 Mar 2016 09:30
Oppo R9 & Oppo R9 Plus Android smartphones for selfies

Oppo R9 and R9 Plus selfie-centric smartphones now official

The 5.5-inch R9 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P10 SoC while the 6-inch R9 Plus uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, both oferring SuperVOOC fast charging, excellent cameras, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 00:30
Mar 17, 2016
Vaio Z notebook now available in North America

VAIO Z notebook series now available in North America

Two 13.3-inch SKUs are available starting from $1500 USD and come equipped with ULV Skylake processors and integrated Iris graphics.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Mar 2016 23:50
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Windows 10 tablet with Intel Core M Skylake processor

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S coming to BestBuy tomorrow

This convertible is powered by an Intel Core M processor and will also retail via Samsung.com and The Microsoft Store, but starting on April 4th.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 23:30
Nextbit Robin smartphone CDMA variant no longer coming to Verizon or Sprint

No more Nextbit Robin CDMA for Verizon and Sprint users

A few months after unveiling that a CDMA-capable Robin smartphone is heading for the US via Verizon and Sprint, Nextbit reveals that this is not going to happen anymore.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 21:45
Windows 10 Mobile upgrade available for Windows Phone 8.1 handsets

Windows 10 Mobile upgrade finally rolls out

Windows 10 for mobile devices is finally available as an upgrade for various Windows 8.1 Phone handsets, depending on device manufacturer/model, country/region, carrier, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 20:45
Acer Aspire V15 Nitro BE VN7-592G-79DV Notebook Review

85% Acer Aspire V15 Nitro BE VN7-592G-79DV Notebook Review

4K Nitro. The latest premium model from the Aspire VN7-592G lineup boasts with its configuration: Razor-sharp 4K panel, 16 GB of RAM, SSD + HDD. With a price of almost 1900 Euros (~$2146), it is not made for everyone. Positive: Despite maximum hardware equipment, the battery life has improved compared with the former model.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2016 18:45
OnePlus 2 flagship killer to get OxygenOS 3.0 soon

OxygenOS 3.0 for OnePlus 2 coming soon

Less than a month after receiving OxygenOS 2.2.1, OnePlus 2 is very close to the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 update.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 18:15
Samsung brings back fast charge disable option to Android Marshmallow

Samsung users can disable fast charging again

Samsung removed the ability to disable fast charging from TouchWiz last year, but now they bring it back with the Marshmallow-based firmware updates.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 17:30
Vernee Apollo Android flagship with Helio X20 and 6 GB RAM coming in April 2016

Vernee Apollo coming next month

This new flagship from China offers top-of-the-line specs, including a deca-core Helio X20 SoC, 6 GB RAM, and a 21 MP main camera with Sony IMX230 sensor.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 15:50
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 with Exynos SoC get TWRP support

Exynos 8890-powered Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge get TWRP support

The international variants of the Galaxy S7 lineup are now officially supported by TWRP.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 11:45
HTC Desire EYE Android smartphone got Marshmallow update with Sense 7

HTC Desire EYE gets Android Marshmallow with Sense 7

The Android 6.0.1 update for the Desire EYE comes in two parts that are quite large and only targets devices in Europe for now, but US-based handsets should get it later this month as well.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 10:30
LG G5 Android flagship coming to US Cellular on April 1st

LG G5 headed for US Cellular

Pre-orders should begin March 28th, and US Cellular stores should have the flagship ready on April 1st, for $636 USD without contract.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 09:15
Lenovo ThinkPad L460-20FVS01400 Notebook Review

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L460-20FVS01400 Notebook Review

Longer lasting. Lenovo's ThinkPad L460 does not offer many new features. The Skylake processors provide a bit more computing power, and the L440 clearly has a longer battery life. Unfortunately, Lenovo does not install a docking port in the L460 models furnished with AMD graphics cards.
Intel Core i7-6500U, AMD Radeon R5 M330, 14", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2016 07:23

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