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New top-of-the-line Amazon Kindle to be unveiled next week

New Amazon Kindle might arrive next week

According to Jeff Bezos, a new high-end Kindle will be unveiled next week.

Codrut Nistor, 05 Apr 2016 12:55

Samsung Galaxy S7 experiencing slow-motion recording issues

The stuttering problems appear to be only affecting Galaxy S7 SKUs with the Snapdragon 820 SoC while the Exynos 8890 SoC can presumably run the same actions without any hiccups.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2016 06:41

Lenovo Yoga Home 310 large Android tablet with Aura UI

Lenovo Yoga Home 310 leaks online

The concept spotted on Red Dot 21 is a large kitchen PC - laptop/tablet combo that has a 17.3-inch display.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2016 21:55

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Android smartphone, soon with a Qualcomm Snapdragon variant as well

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) with Snapdragon processor coming soon

The device spotted on Geekbench carries model number SM-J7109, apparently uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 SoC, and will probably go on sale in other markets than China.

Codrut Nistor, 01 Apr 2016 14:35

Cyanogen and ZTE team up with AT&T to create new Android fork

AT&T plans to release its own mobile operating system

The carrier works with ZTE and Cyanogen to challenge Google's supremacy in the mobile operating systems market.

Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2016 19:45

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro SM-A9100 headed for the Chinese market

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro to launch in China

This enhanced Galaxy A9 will launch with a 5000 mAh battery and other improvements as an exclusive device for the Chinese market.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2016 23:20

BQ Aquaris M10 Ubuntu tablet coming in April, Ubuntu and Microsoft teaming up

Ubuntu Linux coming to Windows 10

Insiders familiar with the matter reveal that Canonical and Microsoft are working on making Ubuntu Linux run on Windows 10.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Mar 2016 11:45

HTC 10 Android smartphone might feature capacitive buttons

HTC 10 to feature capacitive keys

The latest teaser reveals what appears to be a set of capacitive buttons located right below the screen, but this feature has not been officially confirmed yet.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 23:55

Samsung Galaxy S7 Android flagships tested with Helio X20 and Helio X25

Samsung testing Helio X20 and Helio X25 Galaxy S7 variants

Next to the Galaxy S7 handsets powered by Exynos and Snapdragon chipsets, Samsung might soon launch variants with a MediaTek Helio SoC inside.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 19:45

Apple iPhone SE gets 3.4 million pre-orders in China

The Gold SKUs make up 2.5 million of those pre-orders and are projected to be a hit in emerging markets.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 29 Mar 2016 18:42

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) affordable Android smartphone

Samsung teases smartphone for motorcycle riders

This handset is expected to be the new J3, but loaded with a "Bike Mode" feature that helps bikers keep their focus on the road.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 14:30

LG G5 Lite Android smartphone shows up at TENAA

LG G5 Lite hits TENAA

Although this version keeps the screen size and resolution of the G5 flagship, it uses a Snapdragon 652 processor and has 3 GB of memory.

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2016 13:30

Samsung Galaxy A7 mid-range Android smartphone

Samsung SM-C5000 spotted online

This handset has been imported to India for testing and is expected to launch in China as an affordable mid-ranger, but Samsung still has to confirm it.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 21:55

HTC 10 variants leak via Chinese website MyDrivers

HTC 10 to come in three variants

According to the rumors, the cheapest one will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor, 3 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage, while the top-of-the-line will pack 4 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC.

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2016 20:45

Google Chromebook Pixel 2 with Broadwell processor to get a more powerful successor soon

Next-gen Chromebook Pixel might feature 16 GB RAM

This portable is expected to feature no less than 16 GB of RAM, as well as an Intel Skylake processor and a backlit keyboard.

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2016 20:45

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) for AT&T coming soon

Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) coming to AT&T

This handset launched in Russia two weeks ago and now is apparently heading for the US market via AT&T, but its launch date and pricing have not been confirmed yet.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2016 23:30

OnePlus 2 flagship killer successor not coming in April 2016

No new OnePlus handset coming in April

The company has just confirmed that its April 7th event will not bring any new flagship killer, denying the recent stories that appeared online.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2016 22:55

Samsung Galaxy S5 Active rugged Android smartphone

AT&T is currently testing Samsung Poseidon

Shortly after being spotted in a shipping document, Evan Blass reveals that SM-G891A is known as Samsung Poseidon and is currently being tested by AT&T.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2016 19:45

Smartisan T2 smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC

Smartisan T2 hits FCC

This 5-inch handset powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC launched in China back in December and now it has just reached FCC, apparently on its way to the US market.

Codrut Nistor, 25 Mar 2016 11:55

Asus ZenPad 8 Android tablet might soon get a successor

A new Asus tablet spotted at FCC

This slate appeared on GFXBench back in January as well, its specs including a hexa-core processor, a QHD 8-inch display, and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 22:00

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active rugged Android smartphone to get an upgrade soon

Upgraded Galaxy S6 Active might arrive soon

Model SM-G891A has just been imported to India for testing, so once this stage completes successfully, we should see it hit the market pretty soon.

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2016 09:45

Alegged Huawei P9 flagship to be launched next month

Huawei P9 spotted in the wild

Although it should come out in about two weeks from now, the Huawei P9 has been apparently spotted once again.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 20:31

Samsung Gear S2 band adapter accessory coming soon

Samsung Gear S2 band adapter coming soon

This accessory will allow Gear S2 users to swap the wristbands as they wish.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 18:30

Samsung SM-T819 on FCC and Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Android tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 hits FCC

This new slate is expected to be a direct successor of last year's Galaxy Tab S2, offering a similar design and shipping loaded with Android Marshmallow.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2016 13:55

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android phablet to get a successor this summer

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 might launch this summer

Although Note phablets usually launch at IFA in September, it looks like the next one might launch in July.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2016 16:45

ZTE Axon Android smartphone to get a successor with Snapdragon 820 and 21 MP camera

Next-gen ZTE Axon to feature Snapdragon 820 SoC and 21 MP camera

Next to the high-end Qualcomm SoC, the upcoming Axon might offer 4 GB of memory, a 5.5-inch QHD display, as well as 64 GB of storage space.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 19:45

HTC 10: 3000-mAh-Akku und kein AMOLED-Display

HTC 10 may include 3000 mAh battery; could skip AMOLED display

Upcoming flagship will reportedly carry a larger battery than the One M9 and without an AMOLED panel as found on the One A9.

Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 21 Mar 2016 18:27

Asus T302CA Windows convertible tablet with Intel Skylake processor and aluminum body

Asus T302CA Windows convertible leaks online

This 12.5-inch Asus Chi Windows 10 convertible is powered by Intel Skylake processors and is expected to feature up to 8 GB of memory and 256 GB of SSD storage.

Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2016 09:45

The new iPad Pro might start at $599 USD

The upcoming 9.7-inch slate from Apple is expected to push the starting price up to $599 USD, but will also offer 32 GB of storage space compared to the 16 GB of the $499 USD iPad Pro 2.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Mar 2016 23:57

OnePlus 2 flagship killer to get OxygenOS 3.0 soon

OxygenOS 3.0 for OnePlus 2 coming soon

Less than a month after receiving OxygenOS 2.2.1, OnePlus 2 is very close to the Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 update.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 18:15

LG G5 Android flagship coming to US Cellular on April 1st

LG G5 headed for US Cellular

Pre-orders should begin March 28th, and US Cellular stores should have the flagship ready on April 1st, for $636 USD without contract.

Codrut Nistor, 17 Mar 2016 09:15

Samsung SM-J210 imported to India for testing, might be the Galaxy J2 (2016)

Samsung SM-J210 shows up online

A handset that looks to be the Galaxy J2 (2016) has been imported to India for testing and might hit the market soon.

Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2016 11:45

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 SM-T825M Android slate with LTE

Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 LTE hits FCC

Since the Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) got a silent release, the Tab E 7.0 (2016) might get the same treatment soon, as it has just been spotted in a FCC listing.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 23:55

Asus Zenbook UX360C convertible FCC listing

Asus Zenbook UX360 spotted online

The new Zenbook model was spotted on FCC and is expected to come powered by a Skylake processor and loaded with Windows 10.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 18:55

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Android smartphone coming to AT&T

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) coming to AT&T

This affordable Lollipop smartphone should cost less than $200 USD, its features including a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 MP main camera, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 11:30

Samsung Galaxy S6 Mini was canceled but Galaxy S7 mini might come out after all

Samsung Galaxy S7 mini might use Snapdragon 820 or Exynos 8890 SoCs

Although the Galaxy S6 family did not get a mini handset, it looks like the Galaxy S7 lineup might soon get a new member, namely the 4.6-inch Galaxy S7 mini.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2016 10:45

Samsung Galaxy J5 J7 2016 manual shows metal frame

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) manuals spotted online

The manual has been spotted on an official Samsung website and reveals a metal frame and a front-facing LED flash.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2016 21:30

Meizu Pro 5 Android smartphone to get a successor with 6 GB RAM

Meizu Pro 6 rumored to feature 6 GB RAM

This next-gen flagship is expected to use the Exynos 8890 SoC also found in the Galaxy S7 and to feature up to 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage, but should come out in late 2016.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2016 17:45

Samsung advanced laser speckle interferometric technology health monitoring patent

Samsung handsets might use advanced laser technology to monitor health

Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatches, as well as Galaxy tablets and smartphones, might soon use a new laser speckle interferometric methodology to monitor various health indicators.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Mar 2016 12:55

A new Lenovo Yoga convertible leaks online

This upcoming Android convertible is powered by a "Cherry Trail" Intel Atom processor and has a 10 inch full HD display, as well as a 360 degree hinge.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Mar 2016 15:30