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Dec 18, 2015
Qualcomm moving Snapdragon 618 and 620 to the new 650 series

Qualcomm moving Snapdragon 618 and 620 to the new 650 series

The Snapdragon 618 and 620 will henceforth be known as the Snapdragon 650 and 652, respectively, in order to separate them further from the existing and less powerful 615, 616, and 617 lineup.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Dec 2015 20:08
Yu Yutopia Cyanogen OS flagship killer with Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 SoC

Yu Yutopia Cyanogen flagship launches in India

This $375 USD "flagship killer" is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, having 4 GB RAM and a 5.2-inch QHD display with 565 ppi by Sharp.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2015 19:30
Breitling Exospace B55 luxury connected watch

Breitling launches Exospace B55 luxury smartwatch

This new connected wearable includes a high-end quartz movement with advanced timing features offers basic smartphone notifications and has a titanium case.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2015 15:45
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 SoC benchmarks

Cortex-A53 ARM 8 cores @ 1400 MHz 28nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 processor (CPU).
Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NW Notebook Review

83% Lenovo Ideapad Y700 15ISK 80NW Notebook Review

A familiar refresh. The jump from the Y50 to the 15.6-inch Y700 brings about a few important upgrades, but there are still some major holes in terms of features and accessibility that have yet to be implemented.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, 15.6", 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Dec 2015 09:22
Acer Extensa 2519-C7DC Notebook Review

76% Acer Extensa 2519-C7DC Notebook Review

Typewriter. Acer charges just under 330 Euros (~$357) for the Extensa. You will get a quiet 15.6-inch Braswell notebook with a surprisingly good keyboard.
Intel Celeron N3050, HD Graphics (Braswell), 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 18 Dec 2015 09:10
Dec 17, 2015
Chinese companies looking to acquire Samsung manufacturing partners

Chinese companies looking to acquire Samsung manufacturing partners

Aggressively expanding Chinese companies are looking at suppliers and factories in South Korea to fulfill LCD and semiconductor demands.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Dec 2015 21:41
Pebble Time Round Android Wear smartwatch gets software update 3.8

Pebble firmware 3.8 now available

This update brings Timeline to Pebble Classic and Pebble Steel, while Time, Steel, and Time Round get Pebble Health.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2015 21:15
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Qualcomm Adreno 530

@ 624MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the Qualcomm Adreno 530 graphics card (integrated in the Snapdragon 820) for smartphones and tablets.
Microsoft admits that Surface Pro 4 still has various issues

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book facing problems

After a few software updates, both devices still face various issues and Microsoft recently apologized for them on its community forum.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2015 17:45
Skype for Business is now available on Android via Google Play Store

Skype for Business hits Android

After a preview program that lasted for a few months, the new Skype for Business app is finally available in the Google Play Store.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2015 16:39
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 SoC

Kryo ARM 4 cores @ 2200 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 SoC for high-end smartphones and tablets
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NVIDIA Quadro M500M

384 Maxwell cores @ 1029MHz, 64 Bit DDR3 @ 4004MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA Quadro M500M graphics card for mobile workstations.
Apple developing 3D Touch technology for larger displays

Apple developing 3D Touch technology for larger displays

Apple has invested in a research facility dedicated to new LCD, OLED, and 3D Touch technologies for iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and larger devices.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 17 Dec 2015 08:52
LG Wine Smart Smartphone Review

77% LG Wine Smart Smartphone Review

Flipside. A retro-smartphone? A smart flip-phone? The LG Wine Smart is both at the same time and even comes with the still-current Android 5.1. A small display is unfortunately only one of the drawbacks inherent in the design.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909, Adreno 304, 3.2", 143 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Dec 2015 06:46
AMD FirePro W2100 and FirePro W4100 Review

AMD FirePro W2100 and FirePro W4100 Review

Professional chips for beginners. AMD's professional portfolio of the FirePro series covers a wide performance and price range. Already the entry-level solution FirePro W2100 promises solid performance for tight budgets. We have thoroughly tested how it and the next best FirePro W4100 actually perform and in which scenarios they can be considered an alternative to mobile workstations.
Tobias Winkler, 17 Dec 2015 06:42
Dec 16, 2015
Designer Android Wear Watch Faces now available

Designer Android Wear Watch Faces now available

The wallpapers are made to appeal to a wide range of users and are free to download.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2015 19:13
This infographic reveals that over 24,000 different Android devices are currently on the market

More than 24,000 Android devices now on the market

Android continues to grow, with 28 percent more different devices available on the market when compared to 2014, sold by almost 1,300 different brands.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Dec 2015 19:10
Apple iPad Air 3 could come early 2016 with no 3D Touch

Apple iPad Air 3 could come early 2016 with no 3D Touch

Industry insiders claim no pressure sensitive screen for the next iPad Air and that the development of the iPhone 7 is in full swing.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2015 18:15
LG gram 15 15Z960 ultrabook with Skylake processor

CES 2016 | LG gram 15 coming next month

The largest member of the gram lineup will debut at CES 2016, powered by Windows 10 and Intel Skylake processors, yet weighing less than 2.17 pounds.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Dec 2015 16:45
Samsung 128 GB MLC NAND microSD memory cards

Samsung unveils the PRO Plus 128 GB microSD card

This latest addition to the PRO Plus lineup provides speeds of up to 95MB/s and 90MB/s for read and write, this level of performance making it an ideal choice for use in high-end devices.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Dec 2015 06:40
Online retailers leak Xiaomi Mi 5 specifications

Online retailers leak Xiaomi Mi 5 specifications

The next flagship from the Chinese manufacturer may cost upwards of $600 USD if the retailer information holds true.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2015 05:23
Dec 15, 2015
OnePlus X OxygenOS smartphone available without invite each Tuesday

OnePlus X available without invite on Tuesdays

Those interested in this affordable premium handset will be able to acquire it without an invite each Tuesday starting today.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2015 21:12
Possible 4.6-inch OnePlus Mini spotted on GFXBench

Possible 4.6-inch OnePlus Mini spotted on GFXBench

The next mainstream OnePlus smartphone could carry a 1080p display, Snapdragon 810 SoC, and 4 GB of system RAM.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2015 20:43
Leaked snapshots show HTC X9 smartphone

Leaked snapshots show HTC X9 smartphone

The X9 was rumored earlier last month through a promotional teaser. Additional images through TENAA reveal more about the next HTC device.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2015 20:12
Face Off: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core i7 vs. Surface Pro 4 Core i5 vs. Surface Pro 4 Core m3

88% Face Off: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Core i7 vs. Surface Pro 4 Core i5 vs. Surface Pro 4 Core m3

Same face, faster hardware. Is the highest-end Surface Pro 4 really worth the investment? We give you the raw benchmarks for you to decide on your own.
Intel Core i7-6650U, Iris Graphics 540, 12.3", 1.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2015 19:28
HP Envy 17-n107ng Notebook Review

80% HP Envy 17-n107ng Notebook Review

Hot and enduring. Long battery life is obviously appreciated, but does it benefit the task profile of the less than mobile 17-inch form factor in the case of the new notebook from HP? On the other hand, the multimedia aspects are pretty successful; the sound system in particular left a very good impression. The biggest issue is the very hot chassis temperatures.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 15 Dec 2015 18:42
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Android tablet got official CyanogenMod support

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and S 10.5 get official CyanogenMod support

The LTE version of the 8.4-inch slate and its WiFi 10.5-inch sibling just got CyanogenMod 12.1 support.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2015 17:15
BlackBerry Priv Android smartphones on AT&T get first software update

AT&T BlackBerry Priv gets its first software update

Just as expected, the new firmware comes with camera improvements, security patches, and performance tweaks.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2015 16:45
Asus Zenbook UX303UB (Core i7-6500U, GeForce 940M) Subnotebook Review

85% Asus Zenbook UX303UB (Core i7-6500U, GeForce 940M) Subnotebook Review

Compact all-rounder. The latest model from Asus' Zenbook UX 303 series is once again a thin and nice 13.3-inch notebook. It has a lot of performance, but is still quiet in operation. The battery runtimes are unfortunately shorter compared to previous Zenbook models.
Intel Core i7-6500U, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Dec 2015 11:12
Samsung Galaxy S7 may include Force Touch and retina scanner

Samsung Galaxy S7 may include Force Touch and retina scanner

Exotic features may help separate the upcoming Galaxy S7 from others in the category.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2015 00:41
Dec 14, 2015
Specifications leak on 6-inch Samsung Galaxy A9

Specifications leak on 6-inch Samsung Galaxy A9

New details on the capstone to Samsung's mainstream Galaxy A series show a FHD display and Snapdragon 620 SoC.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2015 21:51
Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (Core i7, Radeon R7 M370) Notebook Review

84% Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (Core i7, Radeon R7 M370) Notebook Review

Successful evolution. For the first time, Lenovo equips a ThinkPad from the E500 series with a high-quality IPS display as well as a graphics card with fast GDDR5 memory. The price including SSD and i7 CPU is still below 1,000 Euros (~$1096) – is it a bargain?
Intel Core i7-6500U, AMD Radeon R7 M370, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Till Schönborn, 14 Dec 2015 21:13
Nexoc M731III (Clevo W670RBQ) (i5, 940M) Notebook Review

71% Nexoc M731III (Clevo W670RBQ) (i5, 940M) Notebook Review

45-watt processor. Nexoc is one of the first suppliers to offer a 45-watt Skylake i5. Of course, we will take a closer look at it. The i5 can even surpass the 6700HQ at times. More details can be found here.
Intel Core i5-6440HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 940M, 17.3", 3.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 14 Dec 2015 21:08
Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime 4G Android KitKat smartphone

Xiaomi Redmi Note Prime hits India

This new handset is a slightly improved version of the original Redmi Note and is the second phone manufactured locally, after the Redmi 2 Prime.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2015 20:42
Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition with Android Marshmallow and more internal memory

Honor 7 Enhanced Edition is now official

This new handset has the same specs as the regular edition, only featuring more internal storage and running Android Marshmallow out of the box.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2015 20:35
Toshiba Tecra A50-C series now available

Toshiba Tecra A50-C series now available

The four new Tecra A50-C SKUs come with Broadwell CPUs starting at 1060 Euros.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2015 19:49
More Microsoft Lumia 850 renders leak online

More Microsoft Lumia 850 renders leak online

Microsoft may soon bring more mainstream Windows 10 Mobile smartphones to market including the Lumia 850 Honjo.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2015 19:17
BLU Products Life One X dual-SIM Android smartphone with octa-core MediaTek SoC

BLU Products Life One X hits Amazon

This 5.2-inch Android handset powered by a MediaTek processor is a "Moto G killer" and can be purchased unlocked for just $149 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Dec 2015 02:34
Dec 13, 2015
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NVIDIA GeForce 930MX

384 Maxwell cores @ 952MHz, 64 Bit GDDR5, DDR3 @ 2000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce 930MX graphics card for notebooks.
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NVIDIA GeForce 920MX

256 Maxwell cores @ 965MHz, 64 Bit DDR3, GDDR5 @ 1800MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce 920MX graphics card for notebooks.
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NVIDIA GeForce 940MX

384 Maxwell cores @ 1122MHz, 64 Bit DDR3, GDDR5 @ 4000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics card for notebooks.
Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review

88% Google Nexus 5X Smartphone Review

More than meets the eye. The newest Android operating system and strong Qualcomm SoC provide the Nexus 5X with what it needs for good performance. The dimensions will also likely appeal to fans of smaller-sized handsets. They have been reduced considerably compared with last year's Google Nexus 6.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992, Adreno 418, 5.2", 136 g
Andreas Kilian, 13 Dec 2015 09:38
Dec 12, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Smartphone Review

87% Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo Smartphone Review

New revision. The Galaxy S5 Neo from Samsung is the new version of the former flagship smartphone Galaxy S5. Is it an inexpensive alternative to the current Galaxy S6?
Samsung Exynos 7580 Octa, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5.1", 145 g
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Dec 2015 06:55
HP Falcon smartphone emerges in GFXBench with Snapdragon 820 SoC

HP Falcon smartphone emerges in GFXBench with Snapdragon 820 SoC

The 5.8-inch smartphone may be one of the first Windows 10 Mobile devices to run on the new Qualcomm processor.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2015 06:18
Leak reveals smartphone plans from major manufacturers for H1 2016

Leak reveals smartphone plans from major manufacturers for H1 2016

2015 is coming to a close and the rumor mill is in full force regarding major releases from top manufacturers.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2015 05:00
New Mainstream Nvidia Geforce 920MX, 930MX and 940MX on the way

New Mainstream Nvidia Geforce 920MX, 930MX and 940MX GPUs on the way

There will be an update in the mainstream segment of mobile graphics cards from Nvidia with the Geforce 920MX, 930MX und 940MX.
J. Simon Leitner, 12 Dec 2015 04:45
Dec 11, 2015
Xiaomi Redmi 3/Kenzo results on Geekbench

Xiaomi Redmi 3 spotted on Geekbench

The handset also known as Kenzo uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor and 2 GB of memory, but only appears to be running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2015 23:28
Walmart Pay mobile payment system launches

Walmart launches its own mobile payment system

This service is already active, and its design allows it to work with other digital wallets, including Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2015 21:02
Xiaomi notebook may come with Core i7 and GTX 760M graphics

Xiaomi notebook may come with Core i7 and GTX 760M graphics

Linux and older generation processors should bring down costs significantly for the Chinese manufacturer.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2015 05:00

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