Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Original Windows 10 Version 1507 Reaching End Of Support This March: What This Means And What To Do
Microsoft has officially announced that the original Windows 10 version 1507 will reach the end of support on March 26, 2017. What does this mean?
Xiaomi Global VP Hugo Barra Resigns, Returning To Silicon Valley After Chinese New Year: What Next?
Hugo Barra, the former Android executive who left Google to lead Xiaomi's international expansion, has now announced plans to leave Xiaomi and return to Silicon Valley. Barra will depart from the company next month, after the Chinese New Year.
T-Mobile Tuesdays Give The Gift Of Giving: Send Gifts To Friends On Any Carrier, Even AT&T Or Verizon
T-Mobile Tuesdays get more generous starting next week, allowing users to share gifts with others. Customers will be able to send gifts to friends each week from now on, even if their friends are on AT&T, Verizon or some other carrier.
Hot Anime Selfie App Meitu Denies Claims Of Selling User Data, Points Finger At China Instead
Viral selfie app Meitu, which turns users into anime characters, recently went under fire for extensive data collection. The company defends its practices and says it's not selling user data, but here's the deal.
Microsoft Layoffs: 700 Employees Reportedly Getting Axed Next Week
Microsoft reportedly plans to announce 700 layoffs next week when it reveals its quarterly earnings. The job cuts will span across various divisions within the company's worldwide offices and businesses in a bid to update skills, not cut costs.
Virtual Amazon Dash Buttons Make Shopping Easier: One-Click Purchase Straight Off Amazon Homepage
Amazon has launched virtual Dash buttons, making it even easier to reorder items. With virtual Amazon Dash buttons now front and center on the retailer's homepage and mobile app, favorite purchases are one click away.
Huawei P10 Leaks Again Before MWC Unveiling, Showing Off A Sleek Dual-Edge Curved Display
The highly anticipated Huawei P10 has leaked in a new image, again showing off its sleek dual-edge curved display. Huawei already sent out invitations to its MWC 2017 event where the Huwei P10 will debut, so here's what to expect.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge To Get Android Nougat Update In Early Spring
Samsung has already released Android 7.0 Nougat for the international versions of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and a U.S. release may not be too far off. AT&T has reportedly started beta testing and plans to roll out the update in early spring.
T-Mobile BlackBerry Priv Gets Software Update With January Android Security Patch
The unlocked BlackBerry Priv started receiving the latest January Android security patch earlier this month and carrier versions are catching up. T-Mobile has now released the patch as well.
No New iPads In The First Half Of 2017, But Apple Planning 3 iPad Models For The Second Half: Report
Apple has been rumored to unveil its new iPad line in the spring, but a new report indicates a notably longer wait. Citing supply chain sources, the report claims the new 9.7-, 10.5- and 12.9-inch iPads will not arrive until the second half of this year.
Nokia 6 Flash Sale Proves A Smashing Hit: Sold Out In 1 Minute
The results are in for the first Nokia 6 flash sale and it was a huge hit. The smartphone completely sold out in just one minute.
Google Home Now Plays Nice With Vizio TVs And Other SmartCast Devices
Google Home has added Vizio integration, now allowing users to easily control SmartCast devices such as TVs, speakers, displays and sound bars. The integration brings a number of neat perks, so here's the deal.
Sony Xperia Z4 And Z3 Plus Line Get Android 7.0 Nougat Update Right After Xperia Z5 Range
Android 7.0 Nougat has reportedly started rolling out to the Xperia Z3+ series (including the Xperia Z4), carrying the same firmware build number as the update for the Xperia Z5 line. The experience will be mostly similar too, but not all Z5 features reach the Z3+.
Google Store Quietly Trims Smartwatch Lineup: Moto 360 (2nd Gen) No Longer On Sale
Google has quietly trimmed the smartwatch selection available on its store, removing the Moto 360 (2nd Gen). The Google Store now features just four smartwatches, but more could join the fray once Android Wear 2.0 hits the scene.
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro And Galaxy C9 Pro Drop By FCC, Signaling US Release
The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro and Galaxy C9 Pro have been spotted at the FCC, indicating that a U.S. release is in the cards. Both handsets pack upper-midrange specs with highlights in the RAM and camera departments.
Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update May Bring Baked-In Ebook Store
Microsoft has apparently started testing a new ebook store for Windows 10, which would allow users to buy ebooks and read them in Microsoft Edge. The prospect is intriguing, but it remains to be seen whether it will actually reach the public.
New Roku Mobile App Improves Remote Functionality, Streamlines Navigation And Adds Cool 'What's On' Guide
Roku has updated its iOS and Android mobile app, adding a new 'What's On' section and more. The latest Roku app now makes it easier to navigate, discover content, and use it as a remote, so here's what's new.
Facebook Announces Startup Garage Incubator At Station F Campus In Paris
Facebook has officially announced that it's among the first Station F partners, opening a Startup Garage incubator at the Paris campus. Station F will open in April, aiming to serve as the world's biggest startup campus.
Apple Spiking App Store Prices In UK: 25 Percent Hike Due To Brexit Currency Swings
In the Brexit aftermath, Apple has implemented a 25 percent price hike across its UK App Store. The new prices should go into effect within the next seven days.
Download Your Vines Now Before You Lose Them: Last Chance
Vine has announced a few months back that it's shuttering its video hosting platform and the day has now come. Today is your last chance to download your Vines, so here's how to do it.
Surface Pro 4 Deals: Microsoft Slashes Price Of 128 GB, Intel Core i5 Variant By $100
Microsoft has slashed $100 off the price of its Surface Pro 4 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. The deal is good only for a limited time.
Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Nougat Update Pulled, Replaced With A New Beta
Samsung released the official Android 7.0 Nougat update for its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge last week, but it apparently ran into some issues. According to new reports, the company pulled the update in China and replaced it with a new beta build.
HTC 10 Nougat Update Halted, But Tipped To Resume Within 3 Weeks And Include January Android Security Patch
HTC ran into some issues with the HTC 10 Android Nougat update and had to halt the rollout, but it will reportedly resume the deployment within the next three weeks. Moreover, the update will also include the January security patch.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Leaks In Real Life Image: Is This The Real Deal?
The purported Samsung Galaxy S8 has leaked in a real-life image, allegedly showing what the smartphone will look like. The design falls in line with previous leaks, showing a curved-display smartphone with no physical home button and no side bezels.
Dumb WhatsApp Scam Spreads Malware, Touting 'Free Internet' Without Wi-Fi: Beware
A new WhatsApp scam is making rounds, touting 'free internet' without Wi-Fi. The scam requires users to forward the message to 13 friends or 5 groups to activate the offer, but it just brings malware.
Google Pixel - MacBook File Transfer Issues Likely Stem From Old Android File Transfer Program
Google Pixel and Pixel XL owners have been having issues with file transfers from Apple MacBooks via the stock USB-C to USB-A cable. As it turns out, the old Android File Transfer program might be to blame, as it hasn't been updated since 2012.
Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Hits Europe, Starting With UK: Free Gear Fit 2 Bundled
The sleek Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 edge has finally reached Europe and it's bundling a free Gear Fit 2 to sweeten the deal. The special avatar is available only in the UK for now, but more European countries will get it soon.
Barnes & Noble Pulls $50 Nook Tablet Off Store Shelves Over Faulty Charging Adapter
Barnes & Noble has quietly recalled its $50 Nook tablet, but it's not because of the previous spyware issues. The slate is no longer on sale due to a faulty charging adapter, and the company will offer a replacement.
Razer Project Valerie Prototype Stolen At CES 2017 Pops Up For Sale In China At $22,000
Razer announced earlier this week that two of its prototypes were stolen from its CES 2017 booth and later confirmed the devices were Project Valerie laptops. Less than a week after the theft, Razer's Project Valerie is now on sale in China for $22,000.
Samsung Display TV Ad Shows Sleek Smartphone With No Physical Home Button: Is This The Galaxy S8?
A new Samsung Display TV ad features a smartphone with ultra-thin display bezels and no physical home button. Could this be the upcoming Galaxy S8 flagship?
