Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Huawei Employee Reportedly Confirms Collaboration With Google For Next Nexus Smartphone
A Huawei employee has reportedly confirmed a 'close partnership' with Google for a Nexus smartphone that will ship later this year. Google is expected to launch two new Nexus smartphones in 2015, and the other one would come from LG.
Verizon Offers Lumia 735 For $79.99 On Contract [Update: Now For $29.99]
Verizon Wireless has officially launched the Lumia 735 Windows Phone in the U.S., offering the mid-ranger for $79.99 on contract. The LTE-enabled selfie phone is also available with Verizon EDGE.
LG G4 Pro To Sport Snapdragon 820 Chip, 4GB RAM, 5.8-Inch Display, 27MP Camera: Rumor
LG has already released one flagship this year, but another is apparently en route. An LG G4 Pro could launch by October with a full-metal body and top-notch specs, including a massive QHD display and a Snapdragon 820 processor.
Privacy Groups Walk Out From Facial Recognition Talks: Here's Why
Nine privacy advocacy groups have walked out from facial recognition talks, issuing a joint statement to explain their decision.
Microsoft Announces Windows 10 Mobile Build 10136: What's New?
Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Mobile preview build for Windows Insider fast ring users. The latest build brings a number of enhancements and refinements to the table.
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel Deletes All Of His Tweets: Why?
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel has deleted all of his Twitter messages, shortly after posting a new video on YouTube.
Apple 'iPhone 6s' Will Sport Tougher Series 7000 Aluminum: Report
Apple has introduced a tough Series 7000 aluminum alloy with its Apple Watch and will reportedly use the durable material for the casing of its next iPhone as well. With Series 7000 aluminum, the iPhone 6s would be 60 percent tougher than its predecessor.
Watch Sony Xperia Z3 Run Faster Than Xperia Z3+ (Z4) [Video]
The Sony Xperia Z3+ (Z4) recently launched as the Xperia Z3 successor, packing a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor under the hood. A new video, however, shows how the Xperia Z3 outruns its successor.
Nexus 9 vs. Galaxy Tab S 8.4 vs. Dell Venue 8 7000: Best Android Tablets To Consider
The HTC-made Nexus 9, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and the Dell Venue 8 7000 are at the top of the Android tablet food chain, widely considered the top choices. A brief comparison shows their strengths and weaknesses.
Apple's OS X 10.11 El Capitan: No Major Design Upgrade But With New Welcome Features
Apple has released its OS X 10.11 El Capitan Preview and the new software adds a number of neat new features, although it doesn't bring major changes. The final, stable version of OS X 10.11 El Capitan is coming this fall.
LastPass 'Vast Majority Of Users' Safe Following Hack, But Better Change Your Password
LastPass has announced that intruders hacked into its database and obtained some data. The company found no evidence that attackers took user vault data or accessed LastPass user accounts, but users should nonetheless change their master passwords.
AT&T Rolls Out Nexus 6 Android 5.1.1 Update
AT&T has finally pushed Android 5.1.1 Lollipop to its Google Nexus 6. The update is still rolling out, but all units should get the treat by the end of the week.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Drop Test And Undewater Stress Test: Did It Survive? [Videos]
Samsung lately launched its new Galaxy S6 Active and a series of tests questioned the handset's durability. Documented on video, the smartphone undergoes drop and underwater stress tests.
Belgium Drags Facebook To Court Over Violation Of Privacy Laws
Belgium's Privacy Commission has announced that it is taking Facebook to court over its privacy practices. The watchdog accuses Facebook of inappropriately using and collecting data from users and non-users for advertising purposes.
Will Samsung Collaborate With BlackBerry For An Android Smartphone?
BlackBerry has been losing out to rivals in recent years. Would an Android handset be the answer? A collaboration with Samsung could reportedly see a Lollipop smartphone with BlackBerry services.
This Is What The Samsung Galaxy J5 Could Look Like
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy J5 has leaked in a set of exclusive new images from SamMobile. The Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F) is expected to feature mid-range specs and an affordable price tag.
New 'Doom' Will Bring You To Hell And Back And Give Demons A Taste Of It, Too
Bethesda Softworks has posted a hellish trailer for the upcoming 'Doom' installment, teasing an exciting new experience. Targeting a spring 2016 release for PC, Xbox One and PS4, the new 'Doom' will take things to the next level.
Lead Contractors For Apple's 'Spaceship' Campus Leave Project
Apple has cut ties with its main contractors for the Cupertino 'Spaceship' campus, as the companies failed to reach common ground in their negotiations. This change will further delay the development of the 'Spaceship' campus, as well as increase costs.
Apple Watch 2 Reportedly Coming Out In 2016 With LG As Sole P-OLED Display Supplier
Apple has relied on LG Display as the sole P-OLED supplier for its first smartwatch and will reportedly continue this exclusive partnership with the Apple Watch 2. The second-generation Apple Watch is expected to launch in 2016.
As Dick Costolo Steps Down, Snoop Dogg For Twitter CEO?
The Twitter CEO has announced his resignation and Snoop Dogg wans to take his place. Twitter is already buzzing under the hashtags #SnoopforCEO and #ifSnoopWasTwitterCEO, created to support him as a candidate.
You Can't Miss The OnePlus 2 Engineer Test Unit On OnePlus' Photo Mania Teaser
OnePlus has posted an official teaser for its OnePlus 2, promoting a Photo Mania contest. The winner will have a 'pivotal role' in a secret project for the OnePlus 2.
Safari In Apple iOS 9 Will Let You Block Ads
Apple has announced several improvements with iOS 9, and a notable new option will be the ability to block ads on Safari 9. Developers now have access to a new API that blocks content such as pop-ups, images and tracking cookies.
Samsung Prepares Update For Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge To Switch On LTE-X: Report
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will reportedly receive an update to enable LTE-X with Multipath TCP, allowing for transfer speeds of up to 1.17 Gbps.
Here's What Elon Musk's Hyperloop Could Look Like
The futuristic Hyperloop transportation system Elon Musk proposed in 2013 is one step closer to becoming real. Concepts and renders from UCLA's Suprastudio in collaboration with HTT envision how it could pan out.
Language Learning App Duolingo Raises $45 Million In Funding
Duolingo has raised an impressive $45 million in a new round of funding. That amount more than doubles the $38.3 million Duolingo had raised so far, for a grand total of $83.3 million.
BlackBerry Oslo Images Leak And They're Not Impressive
A BlackBerry Oslo smartphone will reportedly launch as a redesigned BlackBerry Passport sequel. Images have again leaked online but failed to impress.
Microsoft's 84-Inch Surface Hub Is Cool, But The Price Will Make You Sweat
You could purchase MIcrosoft's powerful Surface Hub interactive display - or you could buy a car with the same amount of money. The 55-inch model costs $6,999, while the 84-inch variant goes up to $19,999.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Would Reportedly Feature USB Type-C Port
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 may be the first device in the company's lineup to rock a USB 3.1 Type-C port. This would mean double the transfer speeds of USB 3.0, as well as several other benefits.
Apple iOS Flaw Leaves You Vulnerable To Hackers Who Want To Steal Your Passwords Via Email
A vulnerability in Apple's iOS Mail app enables hackers to steal user passwords simply by sending an email. Apple has reportedly known about this issue since January, yet it has taken no action.
'Dark Souls 3' Promotional Art Confirms Early 2016 Release
Allegedly unreleased, official artwork for 'Dark Souls 3' has confirmed the game's commercial release for early 2016. The new 'Dark Souls' installment is expected to make its initial debut at E3 2015.
