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Archos 50b Platinum Android smartphone with 5-inch IPS display and quad-core processor

Archos 50b Platinum smartphone headed for IFA 2014

This handset has a 5-inch IPS screen, quad-core processor, dual SIM capability and will be loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Aug 2014 09:57
Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 Tablet Review

83% Huawei MediaPad M1 8.0 Tablet Review

Couch potato. The MediaPad M1 8.0 ships with a fast Kirin 910 CPU, a decent display and great battery runtimes - but while its stamina may be great, both its slightly outdated version of Android and some outdoor usability issues are disappointing. However, for less than 200 Euros (~$263), it is still a good offer.
HiSilicon Kirin 910, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 8", 341 g
Daniel Schmidt, 27 Aug 2014 08:17
HTC Desire 510 with Snapdragon 410 processor and 4G LTE connectivity

HTC unveils Desire 510 with 4G LTE

This new affordable 4.7-inch smartphone has 4G LTE connectivity, a Snapdragon 410 processor and comes loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat with HTC Sense UI.
Codrut Nistor, 27 Aug 2014 07:40
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Android slate leaked image

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact specs leak online

A first image and the alleged specs of the new slate expected to show up at IFA 2014 emerge online - Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 GB of memory and 16 GB of internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2014 21:06
LG G3 Stylus phablet with quad-core processor and Android KitKat

LG announces 5.5-inch G3 Stylus

Same as the G3 Beat and G Vista, the G3 Stylus is a device closely related to the LG G3 flagship. It features a generous 5.5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor and comes loaded with Android 4.4 KitKat.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2014 18:24
Huawei Ascend D Android smartphone launched in 2012

Tizen has no future according to Huawei boss

Although Samsung's smartwatches come loaded with Tizen OS already, the first smartphone powered by it gets delayed over and over again. Even more, others consider it to be deemed to fail.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2014 22:35
Android L to get Lemon Meringue Pie nickname

Android L could be known as Lemon Meringue Pie

The upcoming Android version has been officially confirmed already, but its traditional dessert inspired-name is not known yet and Lemon Meringue Pie looks like the safest bet for now.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Aug 2014 19:52
ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE Android Jelly Bean smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and 13 MP back camera

ZTE nubia 5S mini LTE launches in the US on August 27

Although it features a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and only comes with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the $279.99 USD nubia 5S mini has a 13 MP back camera with advanced capabilities and more.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2014 14:09
Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ with 300 Mbps connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S5 4G+ hits Singapore tomorrow

The handset comes with support for the new and fast SingTel 4G LTE-Advanced network, 2 GB of memory and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2014 13:29
Motorola ET1 rugged tablet for the enterprise market, launched in 2011

Motorola is testing multiple tablets that could launch next summer

The slates under testing have sizes between 7-inch and 12.5-inch and could launch powered by NVIDIA Tegra K1 chips, although the prototypes seem to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2014 10:38
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK made with Barnes & Noble

Samsung and Barnes & Noble launch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK

This "new" slate is a regular Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 loaded with NOOK software and $200 USD worth of books, magazines, and TV shows.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2014 10:02
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua waterproof Android smartphone with 4G LTE and Qualcomm Snapdragon 400

Sony intros Xperia M2 Aqua waterproof smartphone

This handset offers mid-range specs but Sony claims it can offer "the world’s highest level of waterproofing available in a smartphone."
Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2014 16:11
Sharp Aquos Crystal Android smartphone with 5-inch frameless display

Sharp Aquos Crystal hits the US via Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile

This frameless Android smartphone was unveiled today in the US as expected, offering Harman Kardon audio and a rich set of additional features for a competitive price.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2014 23:44
Asus Transformer Pad Android 2-in-1 tablet with keyboard dock

Two large Android tablets by Asus spotted on GFXBench

The 9.4-inch and 14.2-inch slates may be unveiled at IFA 2014 but Asus did not confirm anything about them yet.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2014 15:00
Kobo Aura HD e-Reader

Kobo Aura H2O waterproof e-reader hits the FCC

This 6.8-inch device could be unveiled soon, but the only official info about it can be spotted in its FCC filing, which also contains a lot of data still under embargo.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2014 09:30
Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Tablet Review

88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Tablet Review

Brilliant star. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 relies on an in-house South Korean processor, which is why it slightly lags behind the Note 10.1 in terms of performance. Battery life shows some flaws, which are however still in a very good range. The star of the Tab S is clearly the display, which can entirely convince.
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa, ARM Mali-T628 MP6, 10.5", 470 g
Daniel Schmidt, 19 Aug 2014 05:00
Sharp Aquos Crystal Android smartphone launches on Sprint US tomorrow

Sharp Aquos Crystal to hit the US soon

Sprint will bring this new Japanese handset on the US market and the official announcement is expected to be made tomorrow during an event with the headline "Take the EDGE off with Sprint."
Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2014 21:56
Motorola Moto 360 smartwatch spotted at Best Buy, coming soon soon for $249.99

Moto 360 smartwatch, spotted at Best Buy

The price, specs and features of this upcoming smartwatch have been revealed by a Best Buy product page which has been quickly removed. Official launch is expected for September 4.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2014 11:38
Xiaomi announces MIUI 6 custom Android user interface release schedule

Xiaomi unveils MIUI 6 Android UI

The new custom Android interface from China's Apple is currently being tested and will roll out in October, but the developer build should become available for download in September.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2014 09:11
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Smartphone Review

87% Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Smartphone Review

Big is now "Mini". One year ago, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini would have easily been a standard-sized smartphone. But it is smaller than the Galaxy S5 and does not offer all the features, either, so it is called "Mini". Where did the manufacturer save some money? And how does the Galaxy S5 Mini perform compared to other "Mini" devices?
Samsung Exynos 3470 Quad, ARM Mali-400 MP4, 4.5", 120 g
Florian Wimmer, 18 Aug 2014 08:09
Mozilla Flame Firefox OS smartphone for developers

Mozilla Flame smartphone is finally shipping

This 4.5-inch smartphone for Firefox OS developers with adjustable memory is now on its way to the developers who pre-ordered it but can still be purchased by those interested for $170 USD (including free shipping).
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2014 07:41
LG G Pad 8.0 Android tablet with LTE now shipping

LG G Pad 8.0 with LTE starts shipping

This new 8-inch, 4G LTE-capable slate begins shipping in Europe this week, while Central and South America, Asia and CIS will get it in the coming weeks as well.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2014 07:24
Verizon 8-inch tablet by Quanta WiFi certification

Verizon-branded 8 inch tablet might launch soon

This new slate that is made by Quanta already got its WiFi certification and may soon join the existing 7-inch Ellipsis Android tablet in Verizon's portfolio, although it has not been officially unveiled yet.
Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2014 13:30
Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 6-inch Android phablet

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 leaks online

This upcoming 6-inch Android KitKat handset has a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 2 GB of memory, 8 GB of internal storage and microSD support. Samsung still has to officially announce it, but that should happen soon.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2014 17:27
Samsung Galaxy Alpha 4.7-inch Android smartphone with Super AMOLED display and octa-core processor

Samsung Galaxy Alpha is now official

This 4.7-inch handset has a metallic frame, features a Super AMOLED display, octa-core processor, comes loaded with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and will be available for purchase starting next month.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2014 15:38
Toshiba AT10-B Android tablet gets WiFi certification

Toshiba to unveil a 10-inch Android tablet soon

Last year's Excite Pure will probably get a follower soon, as its alleged successor has just been certified by the WiFi Alliance.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2014 10:21
Motorola Moto G best budget Android smartphone

Motorola's sales double over last year

Motorola sold 8.6 million smartphones during the last quarter, the growth being solid in Europe and India, but also on the US market.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2014 20:01
NVIDIA Tegra K1 32-bit and 64-bit chips in a slide shown at CES 2014

NVIDIA unveils Tegra K1 Denver 64-bit processor

The first devices powered by this 64-bit Tegra K1 chip will launch later this year and will be capable to offer "PC-class performance," promises NVIDIA.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2014 13:30
HP Slate 12 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor

HP Slate 12 Pro spotted on GFXBench

This slate will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, a 12.5-inch display and will be loaded with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, according to its GFXBench database entry.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2014 11:58
Dell Venue 7 LTE Tablet Review

83% Dell Venue 7 LTE Tablet Review

Light-shunning LTE slate. Dell launches a balanced, 7-inch tablet that is based on a current Atom processor from the Merrifield generation and Google's Android 4.4 KitKat, dubbed Venue 7 LTE, on the market. Its brightness and speakers are the biggest points of criticism. However, it does a good job otherwise.
Intel Atom Z3460, PowerVR G6400, 7", 295 g
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Aug 2014 05:16
Motorola Moto G, predecessor of Moto G+1/Moto G2

Motorola Moto G2 coming next month

The successor of the notorious Motorola Moto G will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, will be loaded with Android KitKat, and is expected to hit the market on September 10.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2014 21:31
HTC A11 Android smartphone with 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC

HTC A11 smartphone to feature 64-bit processor

The mid-range A11 device is expected to feature a 64-bit Snapdragon 410 processor and should launch in the US on Sprint as part of the Desire lineup.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2014 13:17
LG L60 X145 Android smartphone with 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.4 KitKat

LG L60 spotted online

The latest device to join the Series III family is a 4.3-inch smartphone with a dual-core processor, 512 MB RAM and 4 GB of internal storage, but will ship with Android 4.4 KitKat despite its entry-level specs.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2014 08:59
Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730 Tablet Review

80% Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730 Tablet Review

Seven times the charm. The time has come for Acer to update their Iconia One 7 budget tablet with new technology. The new machine once again runs on an Intel Atom processor, and the 7-inch IPS display offers HD resolution. Beyond that, the tablet also houses 8 GB of flash memory, a microSD slot and WLAN b/g/n. At a price of about 100 Euros (~$135), Acer's new Iconia One is a good deal.
Intel Atom Z2560, PowerVR SGX544MP2, 7", 320 g
Michael Moser, 11 Aug 2014 07:23
Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A Tablet Review

83% Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A Tablet Review

The Transformer with a soft touch. With the Transformer Pad TF303CL, Asus sends the luxury version of its tablet including a keyboard dock to our test lab. Also on board: mobile Internet, a pleasantly soft-touch surface, and high-resolution screen. Read whether the tablet is now a must for every bag.
Intel Atom Z3745, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 10.1", 595 g
Florian Wimmer, 09 Aug 2014 08:08
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK tablet could launch on August 20

The two companies have started sending invites to an event that will take place on August 20 and during which they will probably reveal a co-branded 7-inch tablet.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2014 14:06
Microsoft OneDrive on Kindle Fire and Fire phone

Microsoft OneDrive now available for Kindle Fire and Fire phone

A few weeks after launching the OneNote app for Kindle Fire and Fire phone, Microsoft launches the app for its cloud service on Amazon's tablet and smartphone.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2014 11:26
BLU Studio C Android smartphone series: Studio 5.0 C HD, Studio C mini, Studio 5.0 C, Studio 5.0 CE

BLU launches four new Android smartphones

All these new handsets have screen sizes up to 5 inches, multi-core processors, Android KitKat, and prices between $89 USD and $149 USD.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2014 00:47
Neptune Pine smartwatch with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, 512 MB RAM and 32GB of storage

Neptune Pine smartwatch ships to Kickstarter backers

This independent smartwatch features a 2.4-inch screen, a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 512 MB of memory and 32 GB of internal storage, as well as front and rear cameras.
Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2014 18:15
Lenovo Viber Z2 Pro Android phablet with Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 and 16 MP camera with OIS

Lenovo confirms Vibe Z2 Pro phablet

The upcoming flagship has a metallic body, 16 MP back camera with advanced features, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and will be available starting next month.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Aug 2014 11:20
Archos 50c Oxygen Smartphone Review

82% Archos 50c Oxygen Smartphone Review

The power of eight cores. Care for a five-inch HD screen alongside an octa-core SoC for 200 Euros (~$268)? Archos delivers on specs that are anything but common for this price range. Thus, we remain curious as to whether the manufacturer manages to fuse the components to a rounded total package. In that case, it would be a small deal breaker.
Mediatek MT6592, ARM Mali-450 MP4, 5", 140 g
Sven Kloevekorn, 06 Aug 2014 04:55
LG G3 flagship Android handset

LG could sell over 60 million smartphones this year

Multiple research firms expect 2014 to be the best year so far for LG's smartphone business, with estimated shipments of more than 60 million units.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Aug 2014 12:48
Samsung Galaxy Alpha Android smartphone with 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display, Exynos 5433 processor, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage and 13 MP camera

Samsung Galaxy Alpha specs leak online

This handset has been already listed for pre-order by one UK-based store, but the page was later removed. The 4.7-inch Galaxy Alpha should be announced next week by Samsung.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Aug 2014 06:43
Samsung Unpacked IFA 2014 invite Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launch event

Samsung sends out invitations for Note 4 event

The invites leaked online already and it looks like the Galaxy Note 4 phablet could be unveiled at IFA 2014 in Berlin, on September 3. Samsung did not confirm anything yet.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2014 22:41
HP SlateBook 14 Android notebook with NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and Full HD resolution

HP SlateBook 14 ships starting at $429 USD

This NVIDIA Tegra 4-powered Android laptop was unveiled back in June and now it finally ships, but priced $30 USD higher than previously announced by HP.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2014 16:33
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android phablet with 5.7-inch display

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 could arrive next month

The next-gen Note phablet is expected to feature a 5.7-inch OLED screen with a flexible display version to be launched later as well.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2014 18:24
HTC J Butterfly smartphone is a waterproof HTC One M8 for the Japanese market

Waterproof HTC One M8 arrives in Japan as J Butterfly

HTC J Butterfly is a waterproof One M8 with a front camera better for selfies which comes with JBL audio profile and bundled earphones, as well as a Dot View case.
Codrut Nistor, 01 Aug 2014 11:12
LG G Vista Android phablet with Incipio DualPro case

LG G Vista hits Verizon Wireless

This mid-range relative of the LG G3 flagship has lower specs, but a bigger screen and a similar design. The G Vista comes for a good price, as Verizon sells it for $99.99 USD with a two-year contract.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Jul 2014 10:02
NVIDIA Shield Tablet ready for purchase in US and Canada

NVIDIA Shield Tablet is now available in the US and Canada

This 8-inch Full HD gaming tablet is finally available for purchase in both the US and Canada starting at $299 USD, next to the optional cover and wireless controller.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2014 22:50
Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 - AnTuTu database reveals main specs of the upcoming slate

Upgraded Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 appears in the AnTuTu database

This Qualcomm Snapdragon 805-powered Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 could be a product ready to hit the market, but it is also possible for it to be an internal test version that precedes a product with higher specs overall.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2014 14:49

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