OnePlus fixes OnePlus Camera image corruption issue
During the last month, more OnePlus X owners reported image corruption problems and now this handset gets a patch that fixes the issue.
Feb 27, 2016
Samsung rolls out Samsung rolls out February security update for its flagships
As promised, Samsung updates its entire lineup of flagship handsets with this month's Android security update.
MWC 2016 | ZOPO Speed 8 is world's first deca-core Android handset
This 5.5-inch handset uses the MediaTek Helio X20 SoC, features 4 GB of memory, comes loaded with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and is powered by a 3600 mAh battery.
MWC 2016 | LG Watch Urbane 2 returns later this year
Back in November 2015, LG suddenly cancelled its latest smartwatch, but it looks like the problems will be a thing of the past soon and the Watch Urbane 2 will get back in the second part of 2016,
Feb 26, 2016
Scout Android launcher shuts down
Although it was always well received by its users and has plenty of them, this contextual launcher for Android will be soon shutting down.
Intel Atom x7-powered Onda oBook12 coming next month
This Cherry Trail-powered 12.2-inch Windows 10 convertible features a rotating screen, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, has a fanless design and promises up to 6 hours of autonomy.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro spotted at Bluetooth SIG
This handset is now apparently close to launch, since it got its Bluetooth certification and was also spotted in the GFXBench database.
MWC 2016 | CheetahPhone is now official
This new handset is made by Cubot and features a 5.5-inch full HD display, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, comes loaded with Android Marshmallow, and will go on sale next month for roughly $220 USD.
MWC 2016 | General Mobile unveils GM 5 Plus smartphone
Although this handset has mid-range specs, the GM 5 Plus is apparently the most powerful Android One smartphone to date.
Microsoft kills Project Astoria
Many were excited by the idea of having Android apps ported to Windows 10 Mobile, but Microsoft has unfortunately decided to kill this initiative.
Xiaomi Mi 5 has better image stabilization than Apple's iPhone 6S flagships
The new Chinese flagship has left behind its Apple-made counterparts in a 4-axis OIS shake it off challenge, showing amazing photo capabilities.
Wearables market up 172 percent thanks to fitness trackers and the Apple Watch
The global wearables market saw a significant upswing to more than 78 million units shipped as of 2015.
Feb 25, 2016
Microsoft buys Xamarin
This new acquisition aims to help Microsoft improve its developer tools and services, offering deeper integration and seamless mobile app dev experiences.
Huawei and Leica team up to improve smartphone photography
Since the long-rumored P9 did not show up at MWC 2016, this agreement might have the main goal of ensuring that Huawei's next-gen flagship becomes the best choice for mobile photography enthusiasts.
OnePlus 3 coming this summer
Company founder Carl Pei unveiled that OnePlus' next-gen flagship killer will feature a new design and is expected to launch by the end of July.
Samsung intros 256 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory
The world’s first 256 GB UFS 2.0 embedded memory chip for next-gen high-end smartphones has just entered mass production, only one year after its 128 GB predecessor.
MWC 2016 | Jolla Aqua Fish Sailfish OS smartphone coming in April
Although the Sailfish-powered tablet is dead and its stint in the hardware business is over, Jolla will soon bounce back with a new smartphone powered by its Linux-based mobile operating system.
MWC 2016 | Gionee debuts S8 smartphone
The company has just changed its logo and this handset targets those into mobile photography and videography, using a dedicated video recording chip and sensitive microphones.
Toshiba Satellite L50-C-275 Notebook Review
Well-equipped. Toshiba’s multimedia all-rounder Satellite L50-C-275 is priced at just under 750 Euros (~$826). Considering its good features and properties (including a Full HD IPS display, a fast SSD, good battery runtimes and GeForce graphics), the price is fair.
Intel Core i5-6200U, NVIDIA GeForce 930M, 15.6", 2.1 kgFeb 24, 2016
Maingear announces 17.3-inch Nomad VR gaming notebook
The Maingear Nomad series gets refreshed with desktop Skylake and GTX 980 graphics in preparation for VR.
BlackBerry buys Encription
Not long after this acquisition, the company formerly known as RIM plans to build a unit around consulting.
MWC 2016 | Xiaomi Mi 5 now official
This handset comes in three variants, all powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, with the high-end one featuring 4 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage and a ceramic back.
Fitbit still leads the wearable market
Although they shipped almost twice the amount of wearables compared to the previous year, Fitbit might lose the crown to Xiaomi, whose shipments grew by nearly 10 times during the same period.
MWC 2016 | Hisense unveils A1, C1, C20, L676 and L697 mainstream smartphones
The budget to mainstream offerings will each carry unique features to distinguish themselves from the other, such as AMOLED panels, OGS touchscreens, IP67 certification, and dual rear cameras.
Xiaomi Mi 4S coming with 5-inch FHD display and USB Type-C port
In addition to the Mi 5 flagship, the manufacturer has unveiled the mainstream 5-inch Mi 4S to launch for just 1700 Yuan or 240 Euros.
Asus Zenbook UX303UA-FN121T Subnotebook Review
Skylake upgrade. The Zenbook still manages decent battery runtimes even with Skylake innards. However, that involves making compromises compared with the Broadwell models. The poor screen will not win any awards.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Samsung Galaxy S7 has the best display according to DisplayMate
Less than a year after Galaxy Note 5 received this award, the latest Samsung flagship gets the same rating from DisplayMate - this handset has the best display they have ever tested.
MWC 2016 | Epson unveils Moverio BT-300 smart glasses
The world's lightest OLED binocular see-through smart glasses arrive almost five years after the introduction of the Moverio range, powered by a quad-core Intel Atom processor and sporting a HD Silicon OLED display.
Face Off: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. HP Spectre x2 12 vs. Fujitsu Stylistic Q665
The better Windows tablet. Microsoft isn't the only manufacturer of Windows tablets. Competitors are slowly but surely catching up to the respected Surface series of tablets to be considered serious alternatives. Do the Spectre x2 12 and Stylistic Q665 offer something that a Surface won't?
Schenker XMG A516 (Clevo N150RF) Notebook Review
Well-rounded. With the XMG A516, Schenker Technologies extends their gaming portfolio with a compact 15-inch notebook. The 2016 edition of the GeForce GTX 965M GPU promises enough performance for current titles at Full-HD resolution. Our review examines the other aspects of the new notebook as well.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M, 15.6", 2.5 kg
MWC 2016 | HP unveils Elite X3 business smartphone
Under the new "One for all" motto, HP will be launching a 6-inch Windows Mobile 10 smartphone with docks and attachments to become a full-fledged notebook via Windows Continuum.
Feb 23, 2016
MWC 2016 | Oppo Super VOOC Flash Charge promises a full charge in 15 minutes
This technology that is still under development promises to deliver a full smartphone battery charge in no more than 15 minutes.
MWC 2016 | Lenovo and Google team up for a Project Tango smartphone
The two tech giants will launch their first modular handset this summer, for a price of roughly $500 USD.
MWC 2016 | Panasonic unveils Toughpad FZ-F1/N1 rugged smartphone
The FZ-F1 and FZ-N1 are the same device, but one runs Windows while the other runs Android, both offering the notorious ruggedness of the Toughpad family.
ARM announces 32-bit Cortex-A32 embedded processor
The new core is the direct successor of the Cortex-A7 and can be used in single- to quad-core configurations.
MWC 2016 | Microsoft Surface Pro 4 wins "Best Mobile Tablet" award
Microsoft's tablet is widely regarded as one of the best slates of 2015, and now it has just won an award by the Global Mobile Awards in Barcelona.
Dell XPS 13 9350 (i7-6560U, QHD+) Ultrabook Review
Maxed out. Our latest XPS 13 is equipped to the brim with a 3200x1800 resolution touchscreen, Core i7-6560U CPU, Iris Graphics 540, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Is this higher cost SKU worth the extra horsepower?
Intel Core i7-6560U, Iris Graphics 540, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Vivo Xplay 5 expected to show up next week
The Chinese company who offered the first QHD handset will apparently become the first one to launch one with 6 GB of memory as soon as next week.
MWC 2016 | Fujitsu Stylistic Q736 tablet for business coming next month
Sporting palm vein sensor, next-gen contactless and classic SmartCards, the Q736 is Fujitsu's most secure 2-in-1 tablet to date.
MWC 2016 | Omate unveils Wherecom K3 smartwatch for kids
This wearable powered by Android Lollipop aims kids aged between 6 and 10, bringing together a GPS tracker and a standard 3G smartwatch.
MWC 2016 | Acer launches Liquid Jade 2 smartphone
One of the most interesting features of Acer’s new phone is the 1 TB of cloud storage space that the company makes available for those who buy the Jade 2.
MWC 2016 | Obi Worldphone launches MV 1 smartphone
This new 5-inch handset has a unique shape, rather weak specs, runs Cyanogen OS 12.1.1, and starts at $139 USD.
Feb 22, 2016
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M DDR3 vs. GDDR5 Review
DDR3 or GDDR5? Nvidia's GTX 950M is available in two different memory configurations. We compare the performance of the DDR3 and GDDR5 version.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 15.6"
ZTE Axon Pro gets Android Marshmallow
This handset that arrived on the market back in July 2015 now gets updated to Android 6.0 and thus gains features like Doze mode and Now on Tap.
MWC 2016 | MediaTek unveils the Helio P20 SoC
This new 16 nm ultra-power saving chip is the world's first SoC to support LPDDR4X memory, being 25 percent more efficient than the Helio P10 as well.
Gigabyte now shipping P57 gaming notebook
The 17.3-inch series will include the Core i7-6700HQ CPU, up to 32 GB RAM, USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and either the GTX 965M or 970M GPU for about $1600 USD.
Samsung Z5 apparently spotted online
After the Z1 and Z3 proved to be quite successful, it looks like their successor has recently been imported to India for testing.
Alienware 17 R3 Notebook Review
Marathon runner. There are many powerful gaming notebooks, but only a few provide long battery runtimes. The third revision of the Alienware 17 turns out to be surprisingly enduring.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.7 kg
MWC 2016 | Alcatel reveals the Pop 4 smartphone family
These three new Pop handsets feature a curved design and a fully laminated black crystal display, offering mid-range specs and features for a good price.
MWC 2016 | Imagination unveils PowerVR Series8XE GPUs
These new mobile GPUs aim the low-end sector market, providing more than 50 percent better performance than competing solutions and adding support for OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan.
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