Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Sony Xperia Z5 Series, Z4 Tablet And Z3 Plus Now Getting Android Marshmallow Flavor
The Sony Xperia Z5 series, Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z3+ are finally getting a taste of Marshmallow, with the update rolling out now. The update brings some of the most popular Marshmallow features, but not all of them.
OnePlus 3 Shows Up In Concept Images, Rocking New Design To Complement Snapdragon 820 Horsepower
The upcoming OnePlus 3 is set to launch in June with a brand new design, and we now have an idea of how it could look. Newly surfaced concept images show the alleged new design and some big differences are indeed in the mix.
Check Out 'Tom Clancy's The Division' DLC Roadmap And Year One Content Trailer [Video]
'Tom Clancy's The Division' is rolling out tomorrow, but Ubisoft is already teasing exciting post-launch plans. The game will get various DLC packages and treats after launch, and the year one content trailer looks quite promising.
With WhatsApp Soon Gone, BlackBerry Is Now 'Working On Other Options'
WhatsApp recently announced that it's dropping support for several platforms, including BlackBerry and BB10 OS. BlackBerry now says it's working on alternatives to keep its users engaged once the popular messaging app is out of the picture.
Last Chance To Get Onboard The 'Uncharted 4' Multiplayer Beta Stress Test This Weekend: Live Now
Didn't get to join the 'Uncharted 4' multiplayer beta for PS4 just yet? You can still try it out and you don't even need a PlayStation Plus subscription, but you might want to hurry because this weekend's stress test ends tonight.
Bumble Now Lets You Switch To BFF Mode To Find Real Friends, Not Just Friends With Benefits
The Bumble dating app added a new feature to its social hive, now allowing users to find friends in addition to dates. Called BFF, the new mode applies the swiping and matching algorithms for friendship instead of romance.
Samsung Galaxy S7 India Release Reportedly Set For Next Week, Around March 8
Samsung has reportedly been busy planning the Indian launch of its latest flagships, and it wants to go big. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge should debut on or around March 8 and go on sale the following week, and Samsung will spend record sums on marketing and promotion.
Google Experimenting With Social Search To Let Businesses And Celebrities Post Straight To Search Results
Google reportedly started trialing an experimental social search platform, similar to Google Posts. This new social layer to search would allow some businesses and celebrities to promote themselves by posting directly to search results.
Google Joins UNICEF To Combat Zika Virus With Open Source, Mapping And Expanded Search Results
Google has donated $1 million to UNICEF to help counter the Zika virus, and introduced some updates to facilitate access to information. The company is leveraging open source, mapping technology and expanded search results to raise awareness, map and help contain the Zika virus spread.
DisplayPort Protocol Update Taps USB-C Whopping Speed For Streaming To 8K Displays At 60 FPS
VESA just updated the DisplayPort transfer protocol and the new provisions herald an exciting future. Your smartphone could someday push 8K video to a display via USB Type-C, with visually lossless Display Stream Compression.
German Watchdog Suspects Facebook Abuses Its Dominant Position To Make Users Share Too Much: Antitrust Probe Underway
German competition watchdog Bundeskartellamt has opened an antitrust probe into Facebook's practices. The watchdog suspects that Facebook is abusing its dominant market position to collect heaps of personal user data for advertising purposes.
iOS 9.3 Beta 5 Is Out And Restores Apple Pencil Navigational Functionality: Here's What Else It Brings
Apple officially released the fifth iOS 9.3 beta to developers and public beta testers, and it's available for download now. The first iOS 9.3 beta from January severely limited the navigational functionality of the Apple Pencil, but the new beta finally restores it.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Bloatware Takes Up Massive 8 GB Of Internal Storage From The Get Go
The new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge come with 8 GB of storage already full out of the box, thanks to bloatware. That accounts for a quarter of the total storage of a 32 GB version, but there's also some good news to serve as consolation.
Here's Why Microsoft Keeps Mum On How Many Xbox Units It Sells
Microsoft hates reporting exactly how many console it sells, but why so shy? Xbox chief Phil Spencer has a good explanation for that, noting that the company has another preferred metric for success.
HTC One M10 Camera Sample Leaks Online: EXIF Data And A Slimy Keyboard
A camera sample of the purported HTC One M10 flagship just surfaced online, complete with some EXIF data to paint a clearer picture. Following HTC's teaser of a 'very compelling camera,' we're not utterly impressed.
HTC Vive Sells More Than 15K Units In Less Than 10 Minutes: Preorders Sold Out
HTC kicked off Vive VR preorders on Feb. 29 and sold more than 15,000 units in less than 10 minutes. In fact, the whole preorder batch sold out in under 18 minutes.
Sony PlayStation Confirms PS4 Remote Play Hits Windows PC And Mac In Next Update
Sony announced the beta for its next major PS4 system software update, version 3.50 aka 'MUSASHI,' is going live on March 2. PS4 Remote Play for Mac and Windows PCs is coming with the next update, but here's what the beta brings for now.
World's First Smartphone With MediaTek Deca-Core Helio X20 Powerhouse Debuts: Enter Zopo Speed 8
Zopo may not be as well-known as other smartphone makers, but it's definitely worth a mention. At MWC 2016, the company officially introduced the Marshmallow-flavored Zopo Speed 8 powered by MediaTek's Helio X20 deca-core processor.
WhatsApp Ending Support For Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Phone 7.1 And Older Android Versions
WhatsApp is changing its strategy for the future and announced plans to stop supporting some operating systems. BlackBerry (including BB10), a couple of Nokia OSs, Windows Phone 7.1 and old Android versions are getting the boot by the end of the year.
Google's New Inbox Has So Much More Than Simple Snooze
Google updated its Inbox by Gmail to add more 'snooze' options, allowing users to better organize their emails. Moreover, with the additional options to the simple button, Inbox now lets you snooze an email until next week, next weekend, or some other time.
iPhone 5se Hype: $400-$500 Price, 12-Megapixel Camera, A9 Chip, Apple Pay, No 3D Touch
In a new research note to investors, well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo offered more details about the upcoming 4-inch iPhone. The iPhone 5se will reportedly cost $400-500, pack an Apple A9 chip, rock a 12-megapixel camera and more.
Some Windows Phone 8.1 Devices Need Firmware Updates Before Getting Windows 10 Mobile
Microsoft keeps delaying the Windows 10 Mobile rollout, but a company spokesperson now offers some new information. Some Windows Phone 8.1 devices will first have to get firmware updates in preparation for the new OS.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Bundle Free Gear S2 Smartwatch Or Gear VR Headset
Samsung's recently unveiled Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are all the rave right now, and attractive preorder offers further sweeten the deal. Verizon is bundling a free Gear S2 or Gear VR when preordering one of the latest Galaxy flagships, but it's a limited-time deal.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Update Brings February Security Patches And Other Improvements
Verizon Wireless released a new update for its Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, adding the latest security patches for February. The new build should also improve performance and fix some bugs.
Waiting For A New LG Nexus? Sorry, LG Says It's Not Happening
LG officially confirmed that it has no plans for a new Nexus smartphone this year. Instead, the company wants to focus on its own brand, likely putting its efforts on promoting the newly unveiled LG G5.
Netflix iPad Pro Support Finally Rolls Out With Optimized Layout In Latest Update For iOS
Netflix updated its iOS app to add several neat features, including iPad Pro support with an optimized layout. Other highlights include 3D Touch and improved auto-play support for the iPhone, as well as other treats.
iPhone 5se Leaked Schematics Hint At Design, Show Two Prototypes
Leaked scchematics for the purported iPhone 5se surfaced online, revealing two design prototypes. The 4-inch iPhone is expected to debut in mid-March and could bear an uncanny resemblance to the iPhone 6.
WhatsApp For Android Makes It Easier To Test Latest Features With New Beta Program
WhatsApp Messenger for Android just got a new beta testing program, now live on Google Play. This makes it easier to try out unreleased features without having to download the APK from the company's website.
Ofcom Forcing BT Openreach To Open Up, Targeting Overhaul To Improve UK Broadband
Ofcom has reached a decision regarding BT and Openreach, opting not to split them up. Nevertheless, an overhaul is necessary to improve broadband and Openreach must implement various reformative changes, including opening up its poles and tunnels to competitors.
Google Project Shield Wants To Rid News Sites Of Cyberattacks Like It Rid Mail Of Spam - Completely Free
Google has announced that it wants to help protect news sites and free expression from cyberattacks and it will do it for free. The company will fight DDoS attacks through its new Project Shield, so here's which applications are eligible for the free protection.
