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Feb 17, 2016
Huawei Mate 8 Smartphone Review

87% Huawei Mate 8 Smartphone Review

Fast and enduring. Huawei wants to enter the high-end competition with a 6-inch display and a brand-new SoC. We put the Mate 8 through our lab tests to see if this is a success.
HiSilicon Kirin 950, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 6", 185 g
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Feb 2016 18:28
Samsung announces Exynos 7 Octa 7870, generic Exynos 7 Octa image

Samsung announces the Exynos 7 Octa 7870 processor

This new octa-core 14 nm FinFET mobile processor that has been designed for the mid-range area of the market will enter mass production by the end of this year's first quarter.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Feb 2016 17:55
Feb 16, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 alleged specs leak online February 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 specs leak online

This next-gen phablet is expected to feature no less than 6 GB of memory and 64 GB or 128 GB of UFS 2.0 internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2016 23:30
Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C series with Skylake options

Toshiba updates Tecra A50-C series with Skylake options

The Tecra A50-C series launched late last December with Broadwell and is now finally available with ULV Skylake CPUs.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2016 20:36
Xiaomi, Huawei, and Apple are now the top smartphone brands in China

Xiaomi, Huawei, and Apple are now the top smartphone brands in China

Oppo and Vivo have displaced Lenovo and Coolpad in the region. Overall smartphone shipments as of 2015 are up 2.5 percent from 2014.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2016 18:35
LG Stylus 2 Android phablet coming at MWC 2016

MWC 2016 | LG announces Stylus 2 phablet

LG G4 Stylus' successor features a pen with a nano-coated tip for improved accuracy and aims budget-conscious users looking for a new Android phablet.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2016 18:15
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge gets Android Marshmallow update

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge get Android Marshmallow

These two flagships are finally ready for the Marshmallow update, but other Galaxy devices will follow soon as well, depending on location and carrier.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2016 16:45
HP Spectre x360 15 ap011dx Convertible Review

82% HP Spectre x360 15 ap011dx Convertible Review

15-inch convertible done right. Smaller convertibles like the Yoga 900 tend to work very well due to the lighter and more portable form factor. Scaling up to a 15-inch screen size has proven difficult, but HP is the first to hit it out of the park.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2016 10:13
MSI WS60-6QJE316H11 Workstation Review

79% MSI WS60-6QJE316H11 Workstation Review

Too thin? The mobile workstation WS60 from MSI offers very powerful components in a slim chassis, but the mobility suffers from poor battery runtimes. Are there more compromises you have to make for the compact design?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, 15.6", 2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Feb 2016 04:12
Feb 15, 2016
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14 new external reviews +
Samsung Chromebook 3 with Intel Celeron N3050 now available for $200 USD

Samsung Chromebook 3 hits the market

This new 11.6-inch Chrome OS-powered laptop has the Intel Celeron N3050 processor under the hood, next to 2 GB memory and 16 GB internal storage, and retails for $199.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2016 22:45
Moto 360 1st gen gets Android Wear update

First-gen Moto 360 gets new firmware

Motorola's first smartwatch gets Android Wear Marshmallow, following the Moto Sport and the second-gen Moto 360.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2016 20:20
LG to launch new LG X series smartphones at MWC

MWC 2016 | LG to launch new LG X series smartphones at MWC

One of the new handsets will focus on photo functionality and the other will carry an additional display for notifications and fast app access.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 15 Feb 2016 19:18
CTL NL6x extra-rugged Chromebook for education now available

CTL NL6x rugged Chromebook for education now available

This new 11.6-inch Chrome OS-powered laptop can withstand up to 2.3 feet, uses the Intel Celeron N2940 processor, and currently retails for $269 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2016 18:15
Lumia 650 is now official

Lumia 650 is now official

Priced at $199, the handset features a 5-inch, 720p resolution AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 and is powered by the Snapdragon 212 SoC.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 15 Feb 2016 12:05
Face Off: MSI WT72 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P70 vs. HP ZBook 17 G2

Face Off: MSI WT72 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P70 vs. HP ZBook 17 G2

Serious workstation. We nail down the core differences between these 17.3-inch mobile workhorses. Which one comes out on top?
Allen Ngo, 15 Feb 2016 05:12
Chuwi Vi8 Plus CWI519 Tablet Review

77% Chuwi Vi8 Plus CWI519 Tablet Review

Cheap Chinese tablet. The latest Atom x5-8300, Windows 10 and an IPS touchscreen for below 100 Euros (~$111)? Find out for whom this low-cost combination is suitable, and what restrictions have to be accepted in the following report.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 8", 346 g
Klaus Hinum, 15 Feb 2016 04:58
Feb 13, 2016
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24 new external reviews +
Lenovo IdeaPad 300S-11IBR Netbook Review

77% Lenovo IdeaPad 300S-11IBR Netbook Review

Average. Lenovo's small Netbook features a matte display and works silently. However, the battery life is only average for an 11.6-inch computer.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 11.6", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Feb 2016 20:40
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could start at 700 to 800 Euros

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could start at 700 to 800 Euros

Pre-orders may begin as early as February 21st for a launch on March 11th.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 06:38
Lenovo boasts more than 1 million registrations for the K4 Note smartphone

Lenovo boasts more than 1 million registrations for the K4 Note smartphone

The manufacturer has already sold 180k K4 smartphones on its first day of launch in India with more than five times the registrations.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 06:37
Xiaomi VP posts sample photos taken from Mi 5 smartphone

Xiaomi VP posts sample photos taken from Mi 5 smartphone

The Chinese manufacturer is teasing the camera quality of its upcoming Mi 5 flagship whilst giving no details on the unannounced hardware itself.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 05:52
HTC One M10 could come with laser auto-focus and a name change

HTC One M10 could come with laser auto-focus and a name change

The "Perfume" smartphone may be referring to a second HTC smartphone outside of the One M10.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2016 03:06
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 425, 435, 625 SoCs

Qualcomm announces three new Snapdragon chips

The Snapdragon 625 is the first 14 nm FinFET chip in its class, while the 425 and 435 join the entry-level area of the market, aiming to replace the 410 and 412.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Feb 2016 00:25
Feb 12, 2016
Archos 50d Oxygen Android smartphone with octa-core processor and 4G LTE

MWC 2016 | Archos 50d Oxygen Android smartphone coming in May

This octa-core, 5-inch Lollipop-powered handset offers 4G LTE and promises to retail for around $150 USD starting in May, but will be unveiled in Barcelona later this month.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2016 20:30
Samsung Gear S2 Classic Rose Gold and Platinum now available in the US

Samsung Gear S2 Classic now available in Platinum and Rose Gold

The two new members of the Gear S2 family now retail for $449.99 USD via multiple retailers, including BestBuy, Amazon, and Macy's.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2016 18:55
HP readying laptops with AMD's FreeSync technology

HP readying laptops with AMD's FreeSync technology

The announcement seems to indicate that AMD wants to significantly strengthen its mobile market presence.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 12 Feb 2016 10:49
HP Stream 13-c102ng Notebook Review

78% HP Stream 13-c102ng Notebook Review

Colorful. Once again, the second generation of HP's new Stream 13 stands out from the masses with its colors. It is a kind of Windows alternative to inexpensive Chromebooks. The very solid overall concept is, however, affected by some minor flaws.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 13.3", 1.5 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 12 Feb 2016 09:29
Gigabyte P35X v5 Notebook Review

82% Gigabyte P35X v5 Notebook Review

This looks familiar… Gigabyte hasn’t wasted any time reworking their P35X, now suffixed with “v5” so as to indicate that this is merely an iterative update. Given that, can the conservative revisions to the $2,300 P35X v5 preserve its relevance in the gaming market?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Steve Schardein, 12 Feb 2016 09:25
Feb 11, 2016
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge may come in Silver or Gray color options

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge may come in Silver or Gray color options

After numerous leaks of the Galaxy S7, it's now time for the Galaxy S7 Edge to make an unofficial appearance. Previous rumors showed the device in Gold only.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2016 21:38
LG unveils G5 Quick Cover case with touchscreen features

LG unveils G5 Quick Cover case with touchscreen features

The case includes a special surface with touch and swipe support. An official launch price was not disclosed.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2016 20:53
Archos Diamond S smartphone now available in White

Archos Diamond S smartphone now available in White

The White version complements the existing Black version, though unfortunately with no price drops from the original 230 Euro asking price.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2016 18:37
Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 P20W-C-106 Notebook Review

82% Toshiba Satellite Radius 12 P20W-C-106 Notebook Review

Little jack-of-all-trades. Toshiba's new Satellite Radius 12 can be used as both a tablet and a laptop. High-performance hardware meets high-quality casing materials, and a 4K screen rounds off the bundle. However, we would have expected more in some aspects in view of the high price.
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 12.5", 1.3 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 11 Feb 2016 18:26
Huawei Y6 Pro set for global launch

Huawei Y6 Pro set for global launch

The handset comes with a 5-inch 720p display, dual-SIM capability, as well as a 4,000 mAh battery.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 11 Feb 2016 14:56
Lenovo launches Vibe P1 Turbo smartphone

Lenovo launches Vibe P1 Turbo smartphone

The 5.5-inch handset features an all-metal body with Gorilla Glass 3 on top, as well as a physical home button and a fingerprint reader.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 11 Feb 2016 10:17
XCOM 2 Notebook Benchmarks

XCOM 2 Notebook Benchmarks

Just one more round, honey. While XCOM 2's gameplay has been received with great enthusiasm, XCOM 2's graphics currently leave something to be desired. Read on to find out which laptop GPUs will enable players to effectively wipe the aliens off the face of the Earth.
Florian Glaser, 11 Feb 2016 06:25
Feb 10, 2016
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 gets another Android 5.1.1 update

Verizon Galaxy Note 4 receives another Android 5.1.1 update

Although its hardware is fully capable to run Marshmallow and it already got Android 5.1.1, this phablet on Verizon receives a new Lollipop update.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2016 22:45
Samsung files trademark request for always-on displays

Samsung files trademark request for always-on displays

The "Always-on Display" trademark with the USPTO could apply to the upcoming Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge flagships.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2016 21:01
LG G4 on AT&T gets the Android Marshmallow update

AT&T LG G4 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

After US Cellular, Sprint and T-Mobile did the same, AT&T finally delivers this update to the LG G4 handsets on its network.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2016 19:25
HTC One M10 rumored to have a 5.2-inch WQHD display

HTC One M10 rumored to have a 5.2-inch WQHD display

Existing rumors of a 5.1-inch display are false, at least according to a tweet from @LlabTooFar.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2016 19:07
Gionee S6 smartphone with VoLTE now available in India for 260 Euros

Gionee S6 smartphone with VoLTE now available in India for 260 Euros

The S6 is the company's first smartphone with 4G and VoLTE. Other features include a MediaTek MT6753 SoC, 3 GB RAM, and a chassis consisting of 89 percent metal.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 10 Feb 2016 17:53
Acer Aspire ES1-731-P4A6 Notebook Review

78% Acer Aspire ES1-731-P4A6 Notebook Review

Braswell Office. With the Acer Aspire ES1-731 you will get a simple 17.3-inch office notebook. It works quietly, requires little energy and delivers a decent keyboard.
Intel Pentium N3700, HD Graphics (Braswell), 17.3", 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Feb 2016 17:44
LG G5 Always ON official teaser

LG G5 to feature "Always ON" display

This flagship launches later this month and, according to the latest official teaser, features a display with always-on capabilities.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Feb 2016 14:55
Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Notebook Review

83% Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Notebook Review

The hunt continues. The Predator 17 is the second device from Acer's new gaming series. Despite the bulky chassis, the cooling solution cannot completely convince us.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 17.3", 4.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Feb 2016 02:58
Feb 9, 2016
Vaio Z Flip convertible with Skylake now available for pre-order

Vaio Z Flip convertible with Skylake now available for pre-order

Prices start at $1800 USD for the lower-end model with a ULV Core i5-6267U CPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, and 13.3-inch 2560 x 1440 resolution touchscreen.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 20:50
Amazon Fire tablet now available for just $40 USD

Amazon Fire tablet now available for just $40 USD

The 7-inch tablet gets a 20 percent price cut to become one of the most affordable Fire devices yet.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 19:50
Huawei GX8 now available in the US

Huawei GX8 now available in the US

Curiously, it is $150 more expensive than the similarly built and specced Huawei-made Honor 5X smartphone.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 09 Feb 2016 10:21
OnePlus 2 gets official price cut to 345 Euros

OnePlus 2 gets official price cut to 345 Euros

The permanent price cut will also apply to owners who have already purchased the smartphone within the last two weeks.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 06:48
LG V10 Smartphone Review

87% LG V10 Smartphone Review

Technical twin. The configuration of LG's V10 reminds us strongly of the G4. The South Korean company has equipped the handset with a second screen and an additional front-facing lens. Discover whether the surcharge is justified in this report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.7", 192 g
Daniel Schmidt, 09 Feb 2016 06:44
Dell XPS 15 9550 (Core i7, FHD) Notebook Review

88% Dell XPS 15 9550 (Core i7, FHD) Notebook Review

Finally on its feet. After a series of software issues, we decided to check up once again on a different SKU of the XPS 15 to see if those problematic areas have been patched up. The results are outstanding.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2016 06:43
Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE Notebook Review

81% Lenovo U31-70 80M5003EGE Notebook Review

Lack of endurance. Lenovo's 13.3-inch subnotebook attracts with its good connectivity. However, the battery life is, unfortunately, just middling.
Intel Core i7-5500U, NVIDIA GeForce 920M, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Feb 2016 04:22
Feb 8, 2016
Apple iPhone 5SE may come in Rose Gold color option

Apple iPhone 5SE may come in Rose Gold color option

The previously rumored Pink or Hot Pink color options will not be available says 9to5Mac. Instead, the familiar Rose Gold will be an option for the unannounced 4-inch iPhone.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 08 Feb 2016 23:28

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