Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Microsoft Surface Phone To Be The New 'Best In Class' With Snapdragon 830 And 8 GB RAM?
Microsoft has been trying to keep up with rivals on the smartphone market, but it needs a 'best in class' to make it happen. The Surface Phone may be it, rocking a whopping 8 GB of RAM to complement Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 830.
Qualcomm Addresses Quick Charge 3.0 And USB Type-C Compatibility Concerns In HTC 10, LG G5
A Google engineer raised some compatibility concerns regarding the USB Type-C and Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 technology found on the HTC 10 and LG G5. Qualcomm has issued a statement to tackle the issue.
Huawei P9 Lite Officially Breaks Cover: Specs, Features And Price
Huawei added a new member to its P9 lineup, introducing the Huawei P9 Lite in Germany. The handset features good specs and an affordable price tag, although it's not quite as powerful as the flagship P9.
Evernote For Windows Gets Massive Update To Refine Your Note-Taking Experience: What's New?
Evernote for Windows added a slew of improvements with the latest update, now making it even easier to keep track of your notes. Here's what you get with the latest version of the popular note-taking app.
BlackBerry Priv Gets $100 Price Cut Off-Contract From AT&T: Installment Options Cheaper Too
The AT&T BlackBerry Priv received notable price cuts that now make it more affordable. The handset gets a $100 discount off contract, but installment plans and contract options get cheaper as well.
As iPhone SE Squeezes Market Share From Huawei, Xiaomi And Other OEMs, Suppliers Get More Conservative
Apple's 4-inch iPhone SE reportedly got Chinese OEMs scrambling, as it grabbed market share from Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo. As a result, suppliers are now refusing to build up hefty inventories.
Huawei Honor 5x Officially Getting Android Marshmallow 'Soon'
Huawei's Honor brand officially confirmed that its Honor 5x is all set to get a software treat as promised. Get ready, Android Marshmallow will land 'soon.'
Opera Desktop Browser Now Comes With Free Unlimited VPN Baked-In
Opera takes things to the next level, boosting online privacy and content access. The latest developer version of the Opera desktop browser now offers built-in unlimited VPN for free.
Viber Defends Its Encryption Implementation: No Backdoors, No Cryptographically Insecure MD5 Algorithm
Viber flipped the switch for end-to-end encryption on Wednesday, but experts worried it may have used the cryptographically insecure MD5 algorithm. In response, Viber said that it did not use MD5, and it will not offer any backdoors under any circumstance in any country.
Nearly Half Of T-Mobile's New Phone Activations In Q1 Come From Users Who Switched Carriers
Consumer Intelligence Research Partners published its latest report, showing that T-Mobile dominated the quarter again. The Uncarrier saw a whopping 42 percent of new phone activations in Q1 from customers who switched from a rival operator.
Upcoming Moto G4 Leaks In Best Image Yet, Sporting White Avatar
The purported Moto G4 surfaced online yet again, this time in what looks like a press render. The latest leak offers the clearest look yet, showing the entire smartphone in a white color option.
Project Titan Reloaded: Apple Reportedly Running Super Secret, Top Class Lab In Berlin For Cars Of The Future
Apple has reportedly employed 15 to 20 people in a secret car lab in Berlin to work on cars of the future. The 'progressive thinkers' are reportedly operating the lab as an incubator, taking 'Project Titan' to the next level.
Google Play Games Finally Turns On Automatic Sign-In And Gamer IDs: APK Download Now Available
Google Play Games finally reached version 3.7, flipping the switch for automatic sign-in and Gamer IDs. Google has yet to push the update to devices, but the APK is ready for download.
Sony Xperia X, XA And Xperia Ear Preorders Will Include 'Exclusive Offer' To Sweeten The Deal
Sony started to send out promotional emails to customers who pre-registered their interest in the Xperia X smartphones. As it turns out, Xperia X, XA and Xperia Ear preorders will go live soon, and an 'exclusive offer' is in tow for early buyers.
Get Waze Directions From Shaq For A 'Shaqtastic Ride,' But Hurry: It's Available For A Limited Time
Waze added a new voice to its navigation app, and it's none other than legendary superstar Shaquille O'Neal. If you want to celebrate the upcoming 2016 NBA Playoffs with Shaq's voice on your phone, giving you Waze directions, you might want to hurry: it's only available for a limited time.
Microsoft AI CaptionBot Figures Out What's Going On In Your Photos (Most Of The Time)
Microsoft recently launched an online tool called CaptionBot that tries to describe what's going on in your photos. We took it for a spin and it's quite impressive, albeit not always accurate, so here's the deal.
Microsoft Word Flow Keyboard For iOS Enters Closed Beta Testing, Packing Sweet Features
Microsoft's Word Flow Keyboard for iOS just entered closed beta testing, which means it's edging closer to release. The one-handed 'Arc' mode that makes it stand out from the crowd is still in place, as are several other neat features.
HTC 10 Gets New HTC Ice View Case To Replace The Familiar Dot View Case
The new HTC 10 launched with a cool accessory in tow. Replacing the familiar HTC Dot View, the new HTC Ice View is now available for purchase at $49.99, so here's what you get for that money.
Meizu Pro 6 Debuts With Deca-Core Processor, Unique 10-LED Camera Flash And More
Meizu has officially unwrapped its sleek Pro 6 flagship, and the specs don't disappoint. The handset exclusively rocks the Helio X25 deca-core processor, as well as a unique 10-LED camera flash and other neat specs and features.
AnTuTu Ranks Top 10 Smartphones By Performance, And Neither Samsung Nor Apple Take The Crown: Here's The List
AnTuTu has officially published its top 10 smartphones by performance for the first quarter of this year, and neither Samsung nor Apple get the top position. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 6s actually rank second and third, respectively, so what gets the crown?
Fitbit Tracker Likely Saved This Man's Life, Leading Doctors To Shock His Heart Back To Normal
A 42-year-old man reached the E.R. with atrial fibrillation following a seizure. Doctors faced a tough decision, but the patient's Fitbit tracker saved the day and likely, his life, leading doctors to shock the man's heart back to normal.
Apple Watch To Get 's' Upgrade With Improved Internals This Year, But No Major Design Change Until 2017
Recent reports hinted at a thinner and lighter Apple Watch 2 coming in June at WWDC, but that may not be the case. A well-connected insider now says it will be an 's' upgrade with improved internals, but major design changes won't be in store until next year.
Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact And Z2 Officially Getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Now
Sony has officially released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for its Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact, but there's a catch. Only select models of these three smartphones are getting the treat now.
Deal Alert: LG Watch Urbane Just $150 On eBay, Brand New
The LG Watch Urbane dropped to just $150 on eBay and it's selling like hot cakes. Only limited quantities are available and the Silver option already sold out, but the Gold variant is still on sale.
HTC 10 Pricing Details And Sense 8 UI Screenshots Revealed In Latest Leak
The HTC 10 recently leaked in all its glory in benchmarks, which left little to the imagination when it comes to specs. Another leak now shows screenshots of the purported HTC Sense 8 UI, along with pricing details for the HTC 10.
Two Mid-Range BlackBerry Android Smartphones Coming This Year, Says Company CEO
BlackBerry admitted that its Priv was too expensive, but plans to make up for it. Company CEO John Chen confirmed that two Android-powered mid-rangers will hit the scene this year, and they will be more affordably priced.
Huawei Unveils The 'Ultimate Smartband:' Meet The Sleek TalkBand B3 Smartwatch/ Fitness Tracker Hybrid
Huawei unveiled a sleek wearable at its London event, introducing the new TalkBand B3 smartwatch/ fitness tracker hybrid. The gadget comes in three different models, supports calling from your wrist and does more.
Toyota Wants To Help Drivers, Not Replace Them: 'Guardian Angel' Copilot Would Take Over To Avoid A Crash
Toyota recently invested in a new research facility and one project involves a special copilot that would help the human driver. Called the 'Guardian Angel,' this copilot would take over if it senses trouble, but otherwise it would not replace the driver altogether.
Unlocked Smartphone Deals: Exynos-Powered Samsung Galaxy S7 32 GB Now Just $599 On eBay
An attractive eBay deal dropped the price of the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S7 to just $599.99. This model is dual-SIM, GSM and with an Exynos processor, but it also has a couple of drawbacks.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Success Linked To Early Release, Galaxy Note 6 May Launch Sooner As Well: Analysts
The Galaxy S7's whopping success is party due to its early release, and Samsung is expected to follow the same recipe for its flagship phablet. According to analysts, the Galaxy Note 6 will likely launch 'a month or two before the Apple iPhone 7,' which means a July or August release.
