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Nov 23, 2015
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa processor coming soon to BlackBerry

BlackBerry handset with Exynos 7420 spotted on GFXBench

An unknown BlackBerry handset appeared in the benchmark database powered by Samsung's notorious chip, but none of the two companies said anything about it yet.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 17:37
Samsung to bring back the microSD slot

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge could bring back the microSD slot

The next-gen flagships are expected to show up in early 2016, both bringing back the microSD slot, but Samsung still has to confirm this.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 16:30
Oppo A33 entry-level smartphone launched

Oppo A33 entry-level smartphone launched

The handset sports a 5-inch display with qHD resolution (960 x 540 pixels) and is powered by the 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 23 Nov 2015 15:19
ZTE Nubia Z11 with Snapdragon 820 leaks online

ZTE Nubia Z11 with Snapdragon 820 leaks online

The handset supports ZTE's patented Frame interactive Technology (FiT) that allows to make use the phone's frame to interact with the device.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 23 Nov 2015 14:56
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini SM-J105F spotted on GFXBench with 4.3-inch display and Spreadtrum SC8830 processor

Samsung Galaxy J1 mini surfaces on GFXBench

This low-end 4.3-inch Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-powered handset is currently being tested and could launch soon for less than $100 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 13:56
Samsung Galaxy Tab E Nook edition from Barnes & Noble

Samsung Galaxy Tab E hits US Cellular

The carrier offers this 8-inch tablet online and in retail stores for $129.99 USD when tied to a two-year contract or 24 monthly payments of $8.75 USD, while the prepaid version is not available yet.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 11:45
Samsung Android M update roadmap leaks online

Samsung's Android Marshmallow update schedule leaks online

According to the leaked documents, the Note 5 will get the new firmware next month, Galaxy S6 in January, but Samsung has no plans to update the Galaxy S4.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 10:10
Huawei Watch rose gold limited edition Android Wear smartwatch

Huawei Watch in rose gold hits the market

This limited edition smartwatch is available with leather strap for $699 USD or with a gold plated stainless steel band, for $799 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 07:45
Motorola Moto 360 (2015) Smartwatch Review

Motorola Moto 360 (2015) Smartwatch Review

Tick-tock again. The second generation of the Moto 360 has undergone a minor facelift. It is state-of-the-art technically and even has a brightness sensor, however the sensor has its quirks. A model designed for women is also available.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026, Adreno 305, 1.56", 128 g
Daniel Schmidt, 23 Nov 2015 04:36
HTC One A9 Android smartphone gets security update in the US

Unlocked HTC One A9 gets security update in the US

This patch rolls out about 3 weeks after Google released it for its Nexus line and is the first update for the HTC One A9 since its launch.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2015 02:05
Nov 22, 2015
Android One handsets are first to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow hits Android One devices

Cherry Mobile Android G1, Android One device made for the Philippines, is apparently the first handset to get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 20:23
Xiaomi Mi 4 Android smartphone coming to the US

Xiaomi Mi 4 hits FCC

Although this Chinese company does not sell its phones in the US yet, things will probably change soon and the 5-inch, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801-powered Mi 4 might be its first handset to hit the US market.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 17:51
Bill Gates and Microsoft Windows 1.0 retail box back in 1985

Microsoft Windows is now 30 years old

The world's most popular operating system was born on November 20th, 1985 and now controls more than 90 percent of the world's personal computer market.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 08:59
OnePlus family to receive Android 6.0 update early next year

OnePlus family to receive Android 6.0 update early next year

OxygenOS is put on the backburner so OnePlus owners can get Marshmallow as early as possible.
Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2015 08:26
Samsung Galaxy A7 late 2015 update

Updated Samsung Galaxy A7 spotted in the AnTuTu database

Although early rumors mentioned a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, it looks like this updated handset will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 7580 chipset after all.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2015 07:04
Asus Zenbook UX305CA-EHM1 Subnotebook Review

85% Asus Zenbook UX305CA-EHM1 Subnotebook Review

Good choice, take 2. Asus' update of the Zenbook UX305 is not extensive by any means with a Skylake m3 CPU instead of a Broadwell SoC standing out as the notable difference. In the other areas, the UX305CA inherits both the strengths and weaknesses of the predecessor, which still makes it a solid choice in our book. This time around, we are taking a look at the version of the subnotebook with Full-HD display panel.
Intel Core m3-6Y30, HD Graphics 515, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 22 Nov 2015 05:25
Reviewers impressed by iPad, but criticize high price

Reviewers impressed by iPad Pro, but criticize high price

It's clear that Apple's first shot at an oversized iPad could use one or two more generations to be an easier recommendation.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2015 04:43
Asus Transformer Book T100HA convertible now available

Asus Transformer Book T100HA convertible now available

Prices start for as low as 300 Euros for 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage and up to 440 Euros for 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2015 02:23
Lenovo Yoga 900 13ISK Convertible Review

83% Lenovo Yoga 900 13ISK Convertible Review

Classy convertible. This is the flagship Yoga and Lenovo's consumer crown jewel for the next year. Can this super-thin Skylake convertible replace your one-trick Ultrabook?
Intel Core i7-6500U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2015 02:22
Nov 21, 2015
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Core i5, 128 GB) Tablet Review

86% Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (Core i5, 128 GB) Tablet Review

One step forward, two steps back? Who can benefit from the more powerful i5 version? How big is the difference compared to the Core m3 and how does the 12-inch device hold up against regular notebooks? Our performance update will provide the answers.
Intel Core i5-6300U, HD Graphics 520, 12.3", 1.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 21 Nov 2015 20:08
Last pre-release version of Windows 10 Mobile now available

Last pre-release version of Windows 10 Mobile now available

The final pre-release version for Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586.11 is now available for participants in the Windows Insider program.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Nov 2015 06:56
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge may have optional physical keyboards

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge may have optional physical keyboards

The Current Galaxy S6 Edge+ carries an optional keyboard accessory and this will apparently continue onto the next S7 generation.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 21 Nov 2015 06:33
Nov 20, 2015
Samsung Marshmallow OTA rollout plans revealed

Samsung Marshmallow OTA rollout plans revealed

The leak shows no Android 6.0 plans for the Galaxy Note 3 or Galaxy S4 smartphones.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2015 23:28
The Google Play Store will label apps with ads in 2016

The Google Play Store will label apps with ads in 2016

Google will inform users of the Play Store about which apps have ads.
Joseph Lambert, 20 Nov 2015 20:58
Handheld Algiz RT7 rugged Android tablet

Handheld launches Algiz RT7 rugged tablet

While this new rugged tablet from Sweden does not have high-end features, it complies with the IP65 and MIL STD 810G specifications and is priced accordingly.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2015 18:38
LG mobile payments service coming soon to turn LG handsets into digital wallets

LG announces mobile payments service

Apple, Google, and Samsung already offer mobile payments and LG gets ready to launch such a service in the near future as well.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2015 13:48
LG Watch Urbane 2 Android Wear smartwatch withdrawn from market

LG Watch Urbane 2 faces serious problems

Less than two weeks after its release on AT&T and before its Verizon launch that was scheduled for today, this wearable gets withdrawn from the market for an indefinite period due to a major hardware issue.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2015 13:17
OnePlus X now available in USA and Canada

OnePlus X now available in USA and Canada

Unfortunately, just like with previous models, the OnePlus X can only be purchased through the company’s invite system.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 20 Nov 2015 11:42
Sony Xperia Z5 Smartphone Review

88% Sony Xperia Z5 Smartphone Review

My name is Z5. Sony Xperia Z5. The new top model from the Xperia series is the official Bond smartphone and is supposed to have the best smartphone camera in the world. Our review will check whether owners of the predecessor should upgrade as well and if there are once again temperature issues.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994, Adreno 430, 5.2", 154 g
Michael Moser, 20 Nov 2015 08:24
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro photos have surfaced online (Source: Gizmochina)

Xiaomi Redmi 2 Pro photos have surfaced online

Leaked images reveal a golden aluminum chassis with fingerprint reader and Micro-USB port.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2015 03:42
LG G3 to receive Marshmallow OTA this December

LG G3 to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow OTA this December

According to LG representatives from Poland, the update is already finished and is simply waiting for its public OTA update.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2015 02:07
Nov 19, 2015
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61 new external reviews +
It Pro: Blackberry Priv, Chip.de: Gelungener Android-Einstand, Engadget: Android alone can't save the company, Wired Magazine: Dell Chromebook 13, Phone Arena: Xiaomi Mi 4c Review, GSM Arena: Asus Zenfone Selfie review, NDTV Gadgets: Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe Review, Gadgets Now: Asus Zenpad S 8.0, Techradar: Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200SA review, Techradar: Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11 review, Phone Arena: Motorola DROID Turbo 2 Review, Gizmag: Review: Moto X Style (Pure Edition), Recombu: OnePlus X Review: In Depth, Android Authority: Motorola Droid Turbo 2 Review, Gadgetguy: Australia’s first in-depth Apple iPad Pro review, Techradar: iPad Mini 4 review, Droid-Life: DROID Turbo 2 Review, Tech2.in.com: Improving upon the winning formula, but at a significant price jump, IT Pro Portal: OnePlus 2 review: The flagship killer you’ve been waiting for?, Think Digit: OnePlus X hands-on, Android Authority: HTC One A9 Review, Gadgetguy: Compact without the compromise: Sony’s Xperia Z5 Compact reviewed, Gizmag: Microsoft Surface Book review: Expensive, but easily one of the best, Cool Smartphone: Xperia Z5 & Xperia Z5 Compact Comparison – Review, Android Authority: LG V10 Review, Phandroid: HTC One A9 Review, Gizmag: Microsoft's safer choice is a (deceptively) big upgrade, Phone Arena: Sony Xperia Z5 Review, Phone Arena: BlackBerry PRIV Review, Gadgetguy: Today’s tablet: Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 reviewed, Greenbot: If you simply must have a physical keyboard, Expert Reviews: Google Nexus 6P review - Marshmallow goes large, Expert Reviews: BlackBerry Priv review, Recombu: Google Nexus 6P Review: In Depth, Recombu: Blackberry Priv Review: In-Depth, Gadgetguy: Google’s LG Nexus 5X reviewed, Gadgets Now: BlackBerry Priv review, Droid-Life: Nexus 5X Review, Ubergizmo English: BlackBerry PRIV Review, Think Digit: Huawei Nexus 6P, Wired Magazine: BlackBerry Priv, V3.co.uk: HTC One A9 review, Trusted Reviews: BlackBerry Priv review, GSM Arena: LG V10 review, T3: BlackBerry Priv review: BB's first Android smartphone is its best yet, PC Mag: LG V10 (AT&T), Stuff TV: BlackBerry Priv review, Laptop Media: LG Leon review – a serious competitor for top budget model, Reg Hardware: Enterprise Android in a snazzy but functional package, Techradar: Lenovo Yoga 900 review, Tom's Guide: BlackBerry Priv Review: A New Hope, Techradar: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 review, Techradar: BlackBerry Priv review, Techradar: Lenovo 100S Chromebook review, Pocket Lint: BlackBerry Priv review: A sweet BlackBerry and Android pie, Notebooks.com: Lenovo 100s Chromebook Review, PC World: If you simply must have a physical keyboard, Notebooks.com: Lenovo IdeaPad 100S Review, PC Pro: The Android phone BlackBerry should have built years ago, PC Mag: BlackBerry Priv (Unlocked)
HP Elite x2 to face off against the Surface Pro 4 early next year

HP Elite x2 to face off against the Surface Pro 4 early next year

Don't like the Surface Pro 4? The 12-inch Elite x2 will soon be the alternative that core business users may be looking for.
Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2015 23:40
Oppo Project Spectrum bloatware-free custom Android experience

Oppo unleashes Project Spectrum

This custom Android offers a near-stock experience, unlike Oppo's ColorOS, and targets the company's Western customers.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2015 22:50
Android app support for Windows 10 Mobile "not ready"

Android app support for Windows 10 Mobile "not ready"

Rumors point to unexpected hurdles during development with no set date on when the project will be ready for prime time.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2015 22:42
Samsung Pay availability to reach new markets in early 2016

Samsung Pay heading for China, Spain and the UK

The mobile payments service has been available in the US and South Korea for a few months now, and more markets will follow in early 2016.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2015 21:20
Huawei Mate 8 photos have surfaced online

Huawei Mate 8 photos have surfaced online

The alleged Mate 8 appears to be taking many design cues from the Mate S.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2015 20:56
Micromax launches Canvas Nitro 3 mid-range smartphone

Micromax launches Canvas Nitro 3 mid-range smartphone

The new handest supports dual-SIM but unfortunately there's no LTE module on board.
Arkadiusz Piasek, 19 Nov 2015 15:17
Acer Iconia Tab 8 W Windows 10 tablet with Intel Atom Z3735G SoC debuts in Japan

Acer Iconia Tab 8 W launches tomorrow in Japan

This 8-inch Windows tablet is powered using the Atom Z3735G SoC by Intel, next to 1 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage, all fed using a 4600 mAh battery.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2015 14:30
HP ProBook 430 G3 Notebook Review

81% HP ProBook 430 G3 Notebook Review

Now with Skylake. Skylake ensures a decent CPU and GPU performance gain, but not at the expense of battery life. Unfortunately, HP has still not incorporated a good display in the third generation of ProBooks.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Nov 2015 08:18
Face Off: MSI GT72S vs. Asus G752 vs. Clevo P870DM

Face Off: MSI GT72S vs. Asus G752 vs. Clevo P870DM

Ultimate gaming machine. How convenient to see the 17.3-inch MSI GT72S, Asus G752, and Clevo P870DM all launch in pretty much the same time frame. It's only natural that we put them all together for our latest comparison Face Off to see which can be considered the best.
Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2015 08:13
Apple reportedly working on 4-inch iPhone 5 successor

Apple reportedly working on 4-inch iPhone 5 successor

The rumored smartphone may come as early as Q1 2016 according to sources.
Andreas Müller/ Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2015 00:55
Nov 18, 2015
Walmart has started selling an incredibly cheap Android smartphone

Walmart has started selling an incredibly cheap Android smartphone

Walmart is selling LG Android smartphones for $10.
Joseph Lambert, 18 Nov 2015 23:27
Toshiba announces Portege A30-C, Tecra A40-C, and Tecra A50-C notebooks

Toshiba announces Portege A30-C, Tecra A40-C, and Tecra A50-C notebooks

The series is equipped with Skylake processors and vPro technology with unified docking solutions.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 18 Nov 2015 20:06
HP Spectre x360 13 (i5-6200U) Convertible Review

84% HP Spectre x360 13 (i5-6200U) Convertible Review

Bullseye. HP has equipped its Spectre x360 series with the latest Skylake processors and continues the success of the recently reviewed model. Unfortunately, known problems remained.
Intel Core i5-6200U, HD Graphics 520, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 18 Nov 2015 19:34
LG G4 Android flagship to get an all-metal successor

LG G5 to feature a metal unibody design

LG G4 will allegedly get a successor that uses a metal design, although nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2015 17:50
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AMD Radeon R9 Fury benchmarks and specs

3584 GCN 1.2 cores @ 1000MHz, 4096 Bit HBM @ 500MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon R9 Fury graphics card for desktops.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet on T-Mobile gets Marshmallow by accident

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 5 gets accidental Marshmallow update

The update landed on a Note 5 with a broken IMEI, so its official arrival still has to be announced.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2015 14:30
Sony Xperia Z3+ unlocked Android smartphone selling at B&H Photo Video

Unlocked Sony Xperia Z3+ hits B&H Photo Video

This Android handset with IP68 rating for protection from water is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset and can be purchased for $499.99 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2015 11:15
Nvidia announces new Tegra K1 Shield tablet

Nvidia announces new Tegra K1 Shield tablet

A new tablet from Nvidia is on the way.
Joseph Lambert, 18 Nov 2015 07:52
Huawei Watch Smartwatch Review

Huawei Watch Smartwatch Review

Successful debut. The Chinese manufacturer introduces its first real smartwatch with the Huawei Smartwatch. The watch convinces in the test and also makes a top impression. The device can especially score in wear comfort and build.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 APQ8026, Adreno 305, 1.4", 58 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Nov 2015 07:49

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