Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Samsung Pushing More Annoying Interactive Ads To Smart TVs, Even Old Ones: Report
Samsung started pushing tile ads to its smart TVs in the United States last year, and is reportedly expanding the initiative. The company will pull the same scheme in Europe and it will be retroactive, reaching even older models through software updates.
BlackBerry Priv Updated To June Marshmallow Treat With A Slew Of Fixes: Here's What You Get
BlackBerry has apparently released a new update for its Priv Android handset, and it looks like the Marshmallow June treat. A slew of fixes are in the mix, so here's what this hefty update brings to the table.
Iran Orders Foreign Social Media And Messaging Apps To Store Data Within Its Borders
Iran announced new measures for foreign social media and messaging apps operating in the country. Such apps have one year to transfer their data within Iranian borders, which would imply establishing data centers in the country.
Gigabyte Aero 14 Gaming Laptop Unveiled With High-Resolution Display, Skylake Processor And Massive 94.24 Wh Battery
Gigabyte took to Computex 2016 to unveil its latest gaming laptop, and it's definitely worth a look. The Aero 14 is ultra-portable yet packs powerful specs and a huge 94.24 Wh battery for 'full-day productivity.'
New Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Gets TENAA Certification, Core Specs Revealed
A new Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) dropped by TENAA and received certification for two variants. The listing reveals the core specs, so here's what it will bring to the table.
Sony US Drops Xperia X Series Teasers, But No Launch Dates Yet [Video]
Sony Xperia USA just released new teasers for its Xperia X series of smartphones, hinting at an imminent U.S. release. Check out these videos to get a better idea of what to expect.
Google Photos Android Update Bringing Unlimited Photo/Video Storage At Original Quality (Even 4K), But There's A Catch
Google released the APK for its next Photos app version for Android, and a teardown reveals an exciting update. Free unlimited storage for photos and videos at their original quality is in tow, even for 4K files, but not for everyone.
New 13-Inch Retina MacBook To Launch In Q3, But No MacBook Air 2016 Upgrades: Analyst
Well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted that Apple will release a new 13-inch Retina MacBook in Q3, kicking the MacBook Air to the entry-level tier. According to the analyst, no major upgrades are in store for the MacBook Air lineup.
Samsung Pay Mini Reportedly Headed To Android And iOS Next Month: No MST, Just Online Payments
Samsung has reportedly been cooking up a lighter version of Samsung Pay, set to hit iOS and Android in June. Called Samsung Pay Mini, this app will ditch the MST standard and focus exclusively on online payments.
Samsung Galaxy C5 Officially Breaks Cover: Good Specs, Sleek Metal Unibody And Affordable Price
Samsung officially unveiled its much-rumored Galaxy C5, and it's as sleek as we expected. Boasting a good combination of fashionable metal design and solid specs, the mid-ranger is bound to draw some interest.
Lenovo Admits It Failed To Properly Integrate Motorola, But Says It Learned Valuable Lessons
Lenovo posted its results for the full-fiscal year 2016, the first fiscal year since acquiring Motorola. Amid other details, the company reckons that the integration of Motorola failed below expectations.
Apple Hits Retail Wall In India: Government Requires Locally Sourced Goods
Apple is facing a major setback in its plans to open retail stores in India, as the government requires at least 30 percent of the goods sold to be made locally. Apple reportedly applied for a waiver, but failed to justify it.
Asus C301 Chromebook Coming Soon At $279, But With Heftier RAM And Full HD Display
Asus has officially listed a new C301 Chromebook on its website, labeled as 'coming soon.' At $279, the C301 is one of the company's most expensive Chromebooks to date, but it does bring some noteworthy upgrades for that price.
OnePlus 3 Clears TENAA, Core Specs Confirmed: 5.5-Inch Display, 4 GB RAM And More
The OnePlus 3 just passed through TENAA, China's equivalent of the FCC, which means it's ready to hit the market soon. The listing confirms the handset's key specifications, so here's what to expect.
OnePlus 3 Unveiling Tipped For June 14: Get Ready For The VR Launch Experience
OnePlus already teased a VR launch experience for its new flagship smartphone, and it now seems the unveiling is just around the corner. The OnePlus 3 should debut on June 14, following the recent launch of the exciting Loop VR headset.
Samsung Unveils The Galaxy Tab Iris, Boasting Advanced Iris Recognition Technology
Samsung unveiled its first Android device with advanced iris regonition technology, aimed at government and enterprise use in India. The tablet costs roughly $199 and focuses on utility rather than performance.
Top Messaging Apps For Android: WhatsApp Most Popular In 109 Countries, BBM Now Dominant Just In Indonesia
A new study based on Android data from 187 countries puts WhatsApp at the top in 109 countries. BlackBerry's BBM, meanwhile, remains dominant in just one country: Indonesia.
AT&T BOGO Deals Include Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Samsung has not announced its Galaxy S7 Active yet, but AT&T already confirmed it's coming soon. Moreover, the rugged handset will be part of AT&T's BOGO deals, which are valid until June 30.
Sony Xperia XA Ultra Hits UK: Price, Specs And Options
Sony just unveiled its Xperia XA Ultra phablet last week, but it already hit the UK market. Unlocked Mobiles is now offering the SIM-free device for preorder, so here's all you need to know about price, specs and options.
Microsoft Lumia 950/ XL Purchase Bundles Free Display Dock In UK: Limited-Time Offer
Microsoft kicked off a new promotion for its high-end smartphones in the UK. Starting on May 24, purchasing a Lumia 950 or 950 XL brings you a free Display Dock, allowing you to turn your handset into a mini PC.
Indiegogo Partners With Arrow Electronics To Help Mass Produce Crowdfunded Hardware Products
Indiegogo signed an exciting deal with Arrow Electronics, aiming to help technology and IoT entrepreneurs bring their products to market. Arrow will offer benefits packages of up to $500,000 for eligible projects, so here's what you need to know.
Jaybird Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Buds Launch With Customizable Sound And Portable Battery Pack: Where To Buy
Jaybird officially launched its exciting new Freedom Wireless Bluetooth Buds, which offer customizable sound and come with a portable battery charger that doubles its battery performance. The Freedom buds are available now at $199.95.
Microsoft Cracking Down On Terrorist Content Across Its Services
Microsoft announced that it is taking steps to crack down on online terrorist content. The company will block terrorist posts on its services such as Xbox Live, Outlook and others, and will come up with additional measures to clean up the online environment.
Massive ZTE Grand X Max 2 Hits Cricket Wireless, Available Now At $199.99
Cricket Wireless added another device to its roster, offering the budget-friedly ZTE Grand X Max 2. With a massive 6-inch full HD display, Android Marshmallow and Quick Charge, the phablet sounds pretty good for its $199.99 price tag.
AT&T BOGO Deals Now Cover More Phones Than Ever: Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, LG G5 And More
AT&T expanded its BOGO offers to include more smartphones than ever before. Here's the complete list of handsets and everything you need to know.
This Huge Stroller Fits A Grown Man So Parents Can Test Drive Before Buying [Video]
Having a tough time choosing the right stroller? You can now try one out, as an adult-sized stroller now allows parents to test-drive before buying - check out this hilarious video to see the giant stroller in action.
Bank Of America Now Supports Android Pay At Its Cardless ATMs
Tired of plastic cards? Good news - you can now use Android Pay at Bank of America cardless terminals.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Could Pack 10nm 6 GB LPDDR4 DRAM
Samsung announced a powerful new 6 GB LPDDR4 DRAM made using the 10-nm process, and it could grace the Galaxy Note 6 later this year. The new DRAM should be notably more power-efficient, thus helping extend battery performance.
Samsung Pay Taps Alipay, China's Largest Online Payments Platform
Samsung officially announced a new partnership with China's largest online payments platform, adding Alipay support to Samsung Pay. The deal should significantly facilitate the mobile payment process, making it faster and more convenient.
Asus ZenFone 3 AnTuTu Benchmark Reveals Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM And More
The purported Asus ZenFone 3 just surfaced on AnTuTu with powerful specs in tow, including a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 23-megapixel rear camera and more. Asus will unveil its ZenFone 3 series on May 30.
