Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Design Clues Found In Leaked Galaxy S8 Plus Prototype
A new Galaxy S8+ prototype leak hit the surface, but why does it still matter? Well, it may hold precious clues about the Galaxy Note 8 design and, if so, we're in for a treat.
HTC US Drops Price Of HTC 10, HTC U Ultra, HTC Bolt And HTC One A9: Limited-Time Deal, Up To $300 Off
HTC has kicked off a neat, new promotion in the United States, offering substantial discounts on top smartphones. Called 'Spring is Sprung,' this limited-time promo offers the HTC U Ultra, HTC 10, HTC Bolt and HTC One A9 at up to $300 off.
Microsoft Surface CloudBook Coming Soon With Windows 10 Cloud On Board?
Microsoft has an education-focused event scheduled for May 2, where it will unveil new hardware and software. An affordable Surface CloudBook running Windows 10 Cloud could debut at the event and could make an interesting proposition.
Shadow Brokers Leaks NSA Tools To Hack Windows, But Microsoft Already Patched Most Exploits
Shadow Brokers has released some Windows hacking tools likely originating from the NSA, sparking great uproar. Microsoft has promptly responded to ease concerns, noting that it already patched most flaws, but is there more to the story?
Facebook Cracks Down On Spam With Improved Tools Against Fake Accounts, But It's An Ongoing Struggle
Facebook has announced new changes to clean up its network and crack down on fake accounts. The company already killed 30,000 spam profiles in France ahead of the elections, but it's a never-ending struggle.
Move Over, LinkedIn: Google Working On Its Own Job Site Called Google Hire
Google has been cooking up a LinkedIn competitor of sorts, as a new Google Hire job application management platform just went live. It's still in the early stages for now and Google has yet to make an official announcement, but it looks promising.
Rugged Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Reportedly In Tow, Headed To AT&T
Samsung has been offering rugged, 'Active' versions of its flagships for years now and this year should be no different. A tougher Galaxy S8 Active is reportedly in the cards and could launch as an AT&T exclusive.
HTC One X10 Now Official With 4000 mAh Battery, 16-Megapixel Camera And More Goodies
HTC has officially launched its new HTC One X10 midranger, albeit only in Russia for now. The smartphone comes with a focus on battery life and good specs for its price point, and should soon launch in more markets worldwide.
Microsoft Announces May 2 Education Event: Windows 10 Cloud And Surface For Education, Anyone?
Microsoft has announced a new event set for May 2, with a focus on education. The company will unveil new software and hardware at the #MicrosoftEDU event, so fingers crossed for Windows 10 Cloud and a special Surface for education.
Google Integrates Android Pay With Mobile Banking Apps: What This Means And How It Works
Google has announced a neat Android Pay integration with mobile banking apps, making things easier and more convenient. The integration allows users to enjoy the perks of Android Pay even if they don't have the Android Pay app installed.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Drives 720,000+ Preorders In Home Country: Galaxy Note 7 Didn't Blow Up S8 Success
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are off to a remarkable start, driving more than 720,000 preorders already in the company's home market. With such a record-setting initial demand, it seems the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco can't burn the Galaxy S8 success.
Latest Google Chrome Update Finally Fixes One Of The Most Frustrating Issues
Google added one awesome feature with the latest Chrome 56, fixing one of the browser's most annoying issues. Say hello to scroll anchoring and buh-bye to frustrating page jumps and accidental clicks.
Android O Already In Testing On Huawei Mate 9, But Don't Get Too Excited Yet
Huawei has apparently started pushing internal builds of Android O to its Mate 9, which means it may be the first non-Google OEM to start testing the new OS version. As usual with test builds, however, there are limitations, so here's the deal.
Dual-Screen Samsung Galaxy X Prototype To Enter Testing Soon: Premium Foldable Smartphone Edging Closer?
Rumors of a premium foldable smartphone from Samsung have been making rounds for ages, yet nothing has materialized so far. Nevertheless, a new report reveals that Samsung will start testing a dual-display prototype by May, working toward a foldable handset.
Instagram Direct Now Combines Disappearing Photos And Videos With Permanent Records And Messages: How It Works
Instagram Direct just got a serious overhaul, combining ephemeral and permanent messages in a single inbox for a more streamlined experience. Here's how everything works.
Apple Qualcomm Lawsuit Over Royalties Escalates As Chipmaker Files Countersuit
Qualcomm has fired back at Apple, escalating the legal dispute over royalties by filing a countersuit. The fight is heating up and Qualcomm says Apple played dirty, so here's what you need to know.
Google Inbox Update Brings High-Priority Email Notifications For Some Users
Google Inbox by Gmail is taking another step toward simplifying email management. The latest feature now allows users to get notifications only for high-priority emails, but it's not widely available just yet.
Google's DeepMind AlphaGo AI Will Play The World's Top GO Player Next Month
DeepMind's AlphaGo made headlines worldwide last year after defeating professional GO player Lee Sedol, and it's now ready for a bigger challenge. AlphaGo will go up against the world's top GO player next month, amid other challenges.
Google Home Getting Google Keep Shopping Lists, But That's Not All: Multi-User Support Also In Tow
Google Home has been gradually getting better and new updates are now taking things to the next level. Google Keep lists are now moved to the Home and Express apps, and the smart speaker is also getting multi-user support.
Samsung Was Aware Of Galaxy S8 Design Flaw But Rushed It To Market Anyway
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ Android flagships are among the hottest smartphones of this year, set to hit store shelves this month. As exciting as they are, however, the smartphones have a frustrating design flaw marring the experience.
Purported Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Spotted With S Pen In The Wild: Is This The Real Deal?
A new image has leaked online, allegedly showing the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with S Pen in real life. If this is the real deal, the Galaxy Note 8 will bear an uncanny resemblance to the Galaxy S8 series, down to the Bixby button.
Uber Banned In Italy As Court Sides With Taxis, Says It's 'Shocked' By The Ruling
Uber has received a heavy blow in Italy, as a nationwide ban gives it 10 days to cease all operations in the country. Uber says it's 'shocked' by the court's decision.
Google Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL: Everything We Know So Far About Code Names, OEM, And Rumored Specs
Google has already confirmed that its Pixel 2 smartphones will launch later this year as premium offerings and more details are reaching the surface. Here's what we know so far about the handsets' code names, manufacturer, rumored specs, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Drop Test Pits It Against iPhone 7 Plus [Video]
Samsung chose a glass-sandwich design for its latest Galaxy S8 series and while it looks gorgeous, it may spark some durability concerns. A new drop test pits the Galaxy S8+ against the iPhone 7 Plus and brings both good and bad news.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 First Details Leak But There's 'Nothing Dramatic'
Microsoft has been keeping mum about its next-generation Surface Pro, but more details are slipping through the cracks. Based on the latest leaks, the Surface Pro 5 could rock a dual display and Intel Kaby Lake processors, among the highlights.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Bixby Button Reconfigured To Launch Other Apps [Video]
Samsung equipped its latest Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ with a dedicated Bixby button, but what if you don't really need it? Well, if you're not that into Bixby, you can just repurpose the Bixby key to launch another app.
Digital Foundry Xbox Scorpio Specs Reveal: 6-Teraflop Beast With Polaris GPU, Jaguar CPU, And More [Video]
Digital Foundry delivered its exclusive Xbox Scorpio reveal, and the console is a real beast on all fronts. A six-teraflop beast with Polaris graphics, Jaguar CPU, 12 GB of RAM, and more, firing up a remarkable performance.
Microsoft Kicks All Game Emulators Off Xbox, Windows Store: What Happened?
Microsoft implemented some changes and new rules lately and a ban on emulators is among the most intriguing moves. The new rules now state that game emulators are 'not allowed on any device family,' so here's the deal.
Huawei Honor 8 Pro Affordable Powerhouse Packs 6 GB RAM, Dual Rear Cameras And More On A Budget
Huawei's Honor brand launched a new budget smartphone in Europe, introducing the powerful Honor 8 Pro. The Android smartphone boasts flagship specs on a budget, making an even more attractive proposition than the Huawei P10.
Australian Regulator ACCC Sues Apple Over 'Error 53' iPhone Bricking
Australian watchdog ACCC has sued Apple in Federal Court, accusing the company of making deceptive, misleading and false representations about consumers's rights. The dispute is tied to how Apple handled 'error 53' iPhone bricking cases.
