Samsung hopes to ship 60 million Galaxy S8 units in 2017
Insiders familiar with the matter claim that Samsung aims to ship no less than 60 million Galaxy S8 handsets by the end of 2017, higher than any of the flagships they ever released.
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Xiaomi may launch new Redmi Note in the US
Leaked details of a mysterious Redmi Note-like phone in an alleged FCC filing suggest that Xiaomi is finally ready to make a wider range of devices available for US consumers.
Users might still be able to upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge
Microsoft may have officially the free upgrade period months ago, but still seem to sponsor other free upgrade methods.
LG G6 display may feature 18:9 aspect ratio and no bezels
The upcoming flagship may feature a new 2880x1440 display produced by LG Display.
Samsung Pay Mini and Bixby spotted online
Although it looks like this was not intended, Samsung might have just confirmed the Bixby voice assistant and the Pay Mini service, as both have been spotted on an official Samsung Pay beta page.
Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge with Android Nougat gets its WiFi certification
Although it has just arrived on the market with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow on board, this handset now has been spotted receiving its WiFi certification, but loaded with Nougat.
Nokia E1 specs leak online
This upcoming handset is rumored to use the 5.2-inch form factor, but with a modest 720p display. It will also pack a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, next to 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage.
CES 2017 | Changhong's H2 smartphone has a "molecular identifier"
The sensor aims to give users data about objects based on their chemical and physical makeup solely from a simple scan.
Ming-Chi Kuo: Three new iPads to come in 2nd quarter, no iPad mini
Another report coming from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo affirmed, that Apple will release three new iPad models in quarter 2 of this year. The iPad mini 4 will not get an update, but a new 10 inch version with slim bezels will be released instead.
Samsung might open a TV and appliance manufacturing facility in the US
As a direct answer to Donald Trump’s protectionist policies, Samsung reveals that is now considering to establish an appliance factory in the US soon, but nothing is official yet.
Huawei P10 and P10 Plus expected to launch this spring
Huawei's flagship P10 handset could launch as early as March 2017 alongside dual-curved screen premium variant, the P10 Plus. As of now, the details surrounding the smartphone's hardware are still the subject of speculation.
Apple to switch to IGZO display for future MacBook Pros: DigiTimes
Apple is rumored to be acquiring IGZO panels for laptops as soon as Q2 2017. One reason for the move to IGZO-transistor panels could be improved battery life.
CES 2017 | AMD reveals more information on upcoming Vega GPUs
Expected for release in the first half of 2017, AMD's highly anticipated Vega GPU architecture looks to build on features first presented in the Fury X, including an evolution of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM).
Nokia to launch up to seven smartphones this year
While previous rumors claimed that HMD-owned Nokia plans to launch four handsets in 2017, it seems the figure will go up to six or seven, thus allowing this iconic brand to cover the entire price range.
CES 2017 | Razer shows off concept notebook with three 4K displays
Razer is seeing triple with Project Valerie, the "world's first triple display laptop." While still in concept, the project is an exciting peak into what may be possible in the future.
ZTE to launch its first Android Wear smartwatch later this year
In a recent interview, ZTE USA's chairman and CEO confirmed they are working together with a local carrier for the release of the company's first Android Wear smartwatch. Unfortunately, he did not reveal any other details.
Samsung to have 10 million Galaxy S8 units available at launch
A recent report reveals that Samsung's suppliers received a production plan that involves no less than 10 million Galaxy S8 units that should be ready to hit the market in April.
Samsung foldable smartphone patent with multiple biometric ID methods shows up
Although Samsung patents showing devices with foldable displays have been around for a few years now, the latest one shows a foldable smartphone that also uses two biometric identification methods.
New Moto M handset spotted online
The Moto M in gold has been available for a while, and now what appears to be the same handset in black surfaced on Weibo. Unfortunately, it might only become available in India and China.
HTC U Ultra/Ocean Note to drop the headphone jack
According to an unverified source quoted by OnLeaks, HTC's Ocean Note and U Ultra are the same device and we will soon see it launch without the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.
(updated) XPS 9350/9550's Thunderbolt 3 may be hardwired at TB2 speeds
Schematics of the XPS 9350 show that its TB3 controller is hardware-limited to speeds half of those advertised. This may affect all notebooks with a single TB3 port, including the XPS 9360, 9550, 9560, M5510, and M5520.
Samsung may be adding Continuum-like desktop functionality to Galaxy S8
A leak purports to show Samsung may be adding Continuum-like functionality to the Galaxy S8. If true, this signals a new trend for the mobile market.
ASUS ZenFone AR smartphone leaks online
Apparently by mistake, Qualcomm has confirmed the rumors about a Snapdragon 821-driven Tango phone by Asus. Since the blog post has been removed already, it seems like the ZenFone AR is as real as it gets.
Alleged press image of upcoming Sony Xperia X surfaces online
Back in 2016, Sony replaced the Z lineup with the new X series. Now, the next Xperia X seems to be ready to debut at CES later this week, and what appears to be an official press image has already been spotted online.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Active with Android 7.0 Nougat hits GFXBench
The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has just been spotted on the GFXBench online database running Nougat, so it looks like the update will arrive later this month, as previously announced.
Meizu Roadmap for 2017 was leaked: Mostly MediaTek-SOCs in sight
In the last few days of the old year, an alleged roadmap leaked out of Meizu's offices revealing information about planned smartphone launches in 2017. Almost all of them will come with MediaTek Chips inside.
Dell: XPS 13 Convertible leaks shortly before CES 2017
Dells XPS 13 is a very popular and successful Ultrabook. In 2017, Dell wants to build on that success-story with a new model, the XPS 13 Convertible. This new model is supposed to take Lenovo´s Yoga and the HP Spectre x360 head-on.
Lenovo: Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2017 leaks once again
We already told you about the fifth Thinkpad X1 Carbon generation a few weeks ago, when the laptop first leaked with most specs. Shortly before the new year started, Lenovo itself provided us with more information by leaking the new Thinkpad once again.
ZTE Blade V8: Dual-Cam midrange phone will be announced at CES
ZTE is said to announce a new midrange phone at CES 2017 this coming week. The Blade V8 will feature a Snapdragon 430 processor and a dual-cam on the back and compete with the Honor 8 from Huawei.
Asus X00GD is a mid-range smartphone with a high-capacity battery
A mid-range Asus phone with a 4,850mAh battery has shown up on TENAA's website. The combination of an HD screen and high-capacity battery should mean best-in-class endurance, even under heavy use.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S: The next generation might be introduced at CES 2017
The Galaxy Tab Pro S, an Intel Core-M 2-in-1 device shipping with Windows 10 might get a successor during CES 2017 and Samsung might introduce a smaller sidekick version as well.
Lenovo: Moto X (2017) Render images and video leaked
New render images and a short video of the Moto X for 2017 were released yesterday. Based on leaked CADs, they show a very familiar design, which will not be compatible with the MotoMods apparently.
BLU Vivo XL2 hits FCC
Although the FCC filing only contains a few images, previous rumors mentioned a 5.5-inch display, a MediaTek processor, microSD support, a 3,150 mAh battery, as well as a basic camera/flash setup on the back.
ASUS dethrones the Razer Blade Pro with the ROG GX501, world's thinnest laptop with GTX 1080?
ASUS may have designed the world's thinnest laptop with a GTX 1080 inside, measuring only 16.65mm thick—if sources are to be believed.
BlackBerry partner TCL's "Mercury" handset to have 4.6-inch 3:2 display, hardware keyboard
More details regarding BlackBerry's new "Mercury" handset have emerged, confirming a Snapdragon 625 CPU, 3:2 aspect ratio, and 4.6-inch screen.
HTC Vive 2 could be wireless with 4K resolution displays
The Vive is barely a year old, but the inevitable second generation headset may bring a host of technical improvements for a demonstration as early as next month.
Samsung teases Galaxy A3 and A5 2017 launch
The mainstream Galaxy A series could get its first waterproof smartphone in less than a month.
Microsoft may bring a "Game Mode" to Windows 10
Windows Insider Preview build 14997 includes a .dll hinting at a gaming-optimized mode for extra performance.
Microsoft: Windows 10 Creators Update almost ready for sign-off
According to industry sources, Microsoft is almost ready to start finalizing the next Windows 10 Update, that will be released in the first quarter of next year as the Creators Update. Mid-January will apparently start the sign-off phase, all major features will be implemented by then.
Samsung Galaxy S8: Bixby assistant to replace S Voice in all native apps
Contrary to S Voice, the semi intelligent Samsung Viv assistant named Bixby is said to be available system wide on the Galaxy S8. It will offer better intelligence and a better user experience, if Google allows it.
LG G6: First render images and video show glossy and matte finish
Based on leaked CAD designs, render images were published that show the LG G6 from all sides and reveal a non-modular, closed design which will probably be available with a matte or glossy metallic finish on the back.
Online retailer leaks Asus GL553VE, GL753VE, FX502VM, and GL702VM gaming notebooks with i7-7700HQ CPUs
The new upcoming gaming systems should be sporting both HQ-class Kaby Lake processor options and high-end Pascal GPUs from the GTX 1050 Ti and up.
Asus releases Zennovation Zenfone teaser ahead of CES 2017
The "Zennovation" teaser from Computex 2016 is making a comeback right before CES 2017 with new product announcements imminent.
Confirmed: Google Smartwatches will be released early 2017 with Android Wear 2.0
Jeff Chang, Google product manager for Android Wear, has confirmed that the rumored Google smartwatches exist and will be released in the first quarter of 2017 together with Android Wear 2.0.
Meizu M5S: Images and Specs leak ahead of launch
Thanks to TENAA and 3C-Leaks we can share some information about the M5S, a new Meizu entry level phone, that will come with HD-display and up to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage.
LG is planning to sell the G6 a month before Samsung announces the Galaxy S8
After reports that Samsung may delay the Galaxy S8 into April of next year, LG apparently decided to rush the release of the LG G6 to get a head start on Samsung.
BlackBerry: TCL confirms a new BlackBerry device for CES 2017
TCL recently confirmed, that they will introduce a new BlackBerry smartphone at CES 2017. According to previous rumors, the most likely candidate is the Mercury phone with QWERTY keyboard, that may be launched under a new name during CES 2017.
Samsung: Galaxy S8 might come with 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage
Samsung may put one of its recent 8 GB modules into the Galaxy S8, that are being manufactured using the 10 nm process, a usually quite reliable user on Weibo recently said. Faster UFS 2.1 storage may also be part of the package.
Huawei: Honor set to announce a new smartphone with Dual-Cam at CES 2017
According to new posts on HonorGlobal's Facebook and Twitter pages, Huawei will release a new smartphone with dual-camera during CES 2017 in January of next year. Most analysts expect a global release of the Honor 6x.
Nokia: Leak shows alleged frontpanel of next year's D1C smartphones
A picture showing the front panel of the alleged Nokia D1C entry level to midrange smartphone was leaked recently and may have been taken directly in one of the Chinese factories where the smartphones are being assembled.
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