Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Conned Woman Pays Nearly $1,300 For Fake iPhone With Pear Logo Instead Of Apple
A woman in China paid a small fortune for a lousy iPhone replica that didn't even get the logo right. Instead of the iPhone 6s she thought she was buying, the woman got a cheap knockoff with a pear logo.
Casio Smart Outdoor Watch Finally Goes On Sale Nationwide On March 25
Casio rocked CES back in January with its rugged Smart Outdoor Watch, and the gadget now is ready to go on sale on March 25. The Android Wear smartwatch is particularly aimed at outdoorsy, adventurous people and boasts impressive specs and features all around.
Microsoft Windows 10 Maps App Gets Better Search, Turn-By-Turn Directions, Driving Interface And More
With Here Maps no longer working on Windows 10 come March 29, Microsoft has been busy preparing its Windows 10 Maps app for public release. A number of neat features are in store, including a better search and driving interface, turn-by-turn directions and more.
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Hype Already Building Up: Here's What We Expect
The Samsung Galaxy Note 6 is one of the most highly anticipated flagships of this year, and we have great hopes for it. While it's still early on, here's what we expect in terms of specs, features, availability and release.
Apple's 4-Inch iPhone SE May Boast 4K Camera Capabilities: Demo Video In The Works
New information surfaced regarding the upcoming iPhone SE, and it seems it may pack better specs than initially thought. The four-inch iPhone will reportedly boast 4K video-shooting capabilities, which would put it on par with the iPhone 6s.
Samsung Gear S2 Luxury Edition By De Grisogono Boasts White And Black Diamonds, Rose Gold Bezel
Samsung teamed up with de Grisogono to offer a luxurious jewelry version of the Gear S2 smartwatch. The blinged-up, limited-edition watch sports more than 100 white and black diamonds, a rose gold rotating bezel and a black galuchat bracelet.
PlayStation Video For Android Goes Live On Google Play, But Only For A Handful Of Markets
Sony launched a new PlayStation Video app for Android, but some caveats might limit its success. Here's what you need to know about the app, its availability and compatibility.
Huawei P9, P9 Max And P9 Lite Specs And Price Leak On OppoMart
Chinese reseller OppoMart just listed the Huawei P9, P9 Pax and P9 Lite on its website, complete with price tags and spec details. The three smartphones in the upcoming P9 series should debut at the company's event next month, on April 6.
LG G5 Reaching Europe Soon: Preorders Kick Off On March 18
The LG G5 stirred quite some interest since its debut at MWC 2016, and it's about to launch soon. For fans in Europe, the handset reportedly goes up for preorder on March 18, but its price tag is arguably high.
iOS 9.3 Beta 7 Now Out With Final Touches Ahead Of Apple's Big March 21 Event
Apple has officially seeded its latest iOS 9.3 beta 7, one week after releasing the sixth beta. With Apple's big event less than a week away, this is probably the last beta before iOS 9.3 debuts on March 21.
Xbox One DVR Functionality Currently In Testing, Rolling Out Soon With Upcoming Update
Microsoft promised to offer Xbox One DVR capabilities and it should soon make good on its word. The company is currently testing the functionality internally and should roll it out in an upcoming update.
SXSW 2016: Samsung Announces Its Own Social Network Called 'Waffle' [Video]
Samsung announced plans for its own social network named 'Waffle,' aiming to let users create collaborative posts. Unlike other social media platforms that allow individual posts, Waffle would enable collaboration similar to a 'communal graffiti wall.'
HTC Desire EYE Starts Getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update With Sense 7.0
The HTC Desire EYE started receiving Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and HTC Sense 7.0 in the UAE and some countries in Europe. With the rollout now in progress globally, the AT&T Desire EYE should get the same treatment soon enough.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Leaks In Press Renders: Solid Mid-Ranger With Affordable Price
The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) mid-ranger landed on Boost and Virgin Mobile earlier this year, and it's now headed to AT&T. Leaked press renders hint at an early May debut and we expect a budget-friendly price tag off-contract.
Dell XPS 13 Now 31.4 Percent Off For Pi Day At Microsoft Store: Just $685.31
Microsoft kicked off an attractive promotion to celebrate Pi Day. In honor of the mathematical constant pi (3.14), the Dell XPS 13 is now 31.4 percent off on 3/14 (March 14) at the Microsoft Store.
Sony Marshmallow Beta Brings Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact And Z2 Handsets To Android 6.0.1
Sony has released a new Marshmallow beta for select Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z2 handsets, bringing the software to Android 6.0.1. The firmware adds some neat new features, including the new launcher, an improved camera interface and more.
Microsoft Lumia 650 Officially Up For Preorder In US, Rocking Windows 10 Mobile On A Budget
Microsoft officially kicked off preorders for one of its entry-level Windows 10 Mobile smartphone in the U.S. The budget Lumia 650 is now available for $199 unlocked, dual-SIM.
Google Now Will Soon Work Offline, Tapping Machine-Learning To Know Your Preferences
Google has filed some intriguing documentation, detailing some great changes for its digital assistant. Google Now may soon get real offline support, in addition to other neat features.
DOJ To Apple: No iPhone Unlock? Fine, Turn Over The iOS Source Code And Private Electronic Signature
The encryption battle between Apple and the U.S. government is escalating and the stakes are higher than ever. The DOJ is now threatening to force Apple to hand over its iOS source code if it won't unlock the iPhone.
Samsung Posts Its Own Galaxy S7 Teardown For An In-Depth Look, Explains Cooling Heat Pipe
Samsung officially posted its own Galaxy S7 teardown, aiming to offer a more in-depth look at the inner mechanisms of its latest flagships. The company doesn't offer step-by-step instructions like iFixit, but it does add some details about the cooling heat pipe.
Samsung Quietly Lists Galaxy Tab A (2016) On Its Website, So, Here's What It Has To Offer
Samsung has quietly listed its new-generation Galaxy Tab A (2016) on its website, offering some details on specs and several images to show off the design. The company has yet to reveal pricing and release details, but here's what we know so far.
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Ship With Different Cameras Again: Either Sony Or ISOCELL Sensor
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge started reaching customers worldwide and some had an unpleasant surprise. As it turns out, some models feature the Sony IMX260 sensor, but others come with a Samsung ISOCELL camera, considered inferior.
Cheap LTE Smartphones: Cricket Wireless Launching Entry-Level LG Spree At $90 Outright
Cricket Wireless announced a new budget smartphone joining its lineup, ready to offer LTE on the cheap. The LG Spree goes live on March 11 and costs just $90 outright, while a limited-time promo also shaves $20 off the LG Tone Pro Bluetooth wireless headset.
Google Nexus 6P Gets March Security Patch, Performance Update And Bug Fixes
The Google Nexus 6P is now getting a new update, bringing the March security patch and several other improvements. The update should enhance the overall performance and stability, improve connectivity and fix some issues.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 128 GB Gets Hefty Discount: Now Just $470 Instead Of $900
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge just got a whopping discount on eBay, shaving nearly half off its normal price tag. The 128 GB version of the smartphone now costs just $469.99, with limited quantities available.
Google's DeepMind AI Defeats World Champion Go Player Lee Sedol In Match Of Epic Proportions [Video]
Google's DeepMind AI defeated 9-dan pro Go player Lee Sedol in the first of five matches, taking the man vs. machine battle to the next level. The historic match saw Sedol resign after several hours, marking an epic win for AlphaGo.
Verizon Strikes Again, Rips Samsung Pay Off Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge
Verizon Wireless pulled yet another frustrating scheme, removing the Samsung Pay app from its versions of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones. The mobile payments app is normally preloaded on the flagships, but Verizon doesn't allow it for some reason.
Windows 10 Mobile Release Set For March, Microsoft Reportedly Confirms In Email To Partners
Windows 10 Mobile has faced delays so far, but the wait may finally be over soon. According to newly-surfaced information, Microsoft sent an email to partners to announce that it now targets a March release for the update.
Google Photos Update Adds Support For Live Photos On iOS, And It's Retroactive
Google Photos for iOS just received a great new update, finally enabling support for Live Photos. Even better, the feature is retroactive, so it applies even to the Live Photos you backed up last month.
Controversial Peeple App Dubbed 'Yelp For People' Launches In The US
The Peeple app that made the Internet blind with rage back in October is now back, ready to make its official debut rating individuals. Peeple aims to serve as a reputation tool, or a kind of Yelp for people, and is now launching on iOS in the U.S.
