More details on Snapdragon 821 improvements

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 was publicized several weeks ago as a reasonable (if only small) improvement above the meaty main train of the Snapdragon 820. Seriously, a 10 percent jump in speed? That’s it?Well, Qualcomm is putting a bit more spin to its promoting game for the 821. It has expanded that 10 percent improvement figure over to faster boots, faster app launches and… well, not “smoother, more responsive user interactions,” but all that ...

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HTC Desire 10 event looks to be edging on September 20

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Quickly after Taiwanese manufacturer HTC posted a 20-second video on Twitter that gave slow light ray reveals of some dark, mysterious HTC smartphone that’s yet to come, several users in the social sphere pulled up an image of what’s rumored to be either the Desire 10 Pro, Desire 10 Lifestyle or maybe just the Desire 10 — after all, we only see one device in the ...

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HEX Releases Sneaker Backpack

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HEX today released its Sneaker Backpack, a new travel bag that can take your laptop, tablet, phone as well as your clothes and of course, your sneakers. The Sneaker Backpack is available in three colorways. Here's more info: The Sneaker Backpack features a main compartment for clothes or gear. A second zippered compartment carries ...
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Deal: How to keep hackers out of your life forever for just $49

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Receive superior protection from hackers and access more of what the internet has to offer with a lifetime subscription to SaferVPN Basic at over 90% off typical retail price.If you surf the net without protection, then it’s only a matter of time before someone hacks into your network and steals your data. Stop break-ins before they happen and save yourself the clean-up with a subscription ...

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AT&T To Carry Samsung Gear S3 Frontier Smartwatch

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ATT today announced it'll carry the Samsung Gear S3 frontier smartwatch with 4G LTE. Inspired by traditional timepieces and the art of watchmaking, the Gear S3 combines timeless design with the latest in mobile technology, including IP68 water resistance, mobile payments, LTE connectivity, and built-in speaker and GPS. Here's more info on the new Gear S3: ...
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Hasselblad True Zoom MotoMod Review

Posted on by Adam Z. Lein

What’s the most important feature in a smartphone? We’ve asked you that before, and usually one of the most popular answers is the camera. There hasn’t been very much innovation in terms of really good high-quality smartphone cameras ever since Nokia released the Lumia 1020 and Pureview 808 over 3 years ago, though that’s not for a lack of trying. We were kind of hoping for a nice camera attachment expansion pack for the

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Lenovo Yoga 910 and Yoga Tab 3 Plus bring hi-res with low-impact form factors

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Lenovo has a few separate products that are also getting their play before IFA today. That includes what the company claims as the thinnest convertible tablet running the latest Intel Core i processors and a simple Android tablet with killer media specs and a battery to last.But both the Yoga 910 and Yoga Tab 3 Plus, though, are said to get screens right.The Windows 10-running Yoga 910 is a 13.9-inch convertible that has a full HD IPS screen (or 4K if you can will it so) showing off the full sRGB gamut with only a 5mm bezel around the edges. Dolby Audio Premium enriches sound from the JBL ...

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Thin, screen-ful Lenovo Yoga Book runs on Android or Windows 10

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A 2-in-1 tablet usually means that we’re talking about laptop form factor, too. But with Lenovo’s Yoga Book announced at its IFA pre-game show today, “2-in-1” can also refer to the software — you can choose to get an Android version or one with Windows 10.Here’s the twist with this convertible, though: it has no physical buttons.There’s a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1200 display on one side and a capacitive pad on the other that can house the virtual Halo Keyboard or the Create ...

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The Moto Z Play brings back the headphone jack and the Moto Z goes unlocked

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You may have already seen our extensive review of the new Moto Z and Moto Z Force flagship Android phones from Lenovo only about one month ago. It’s the end of August and we’ve already got a 3rd version of the Moto Z!  This one is called the Moto Z Play and it’s got some significant yet subtle differences. The Moto Z Play is about 1mm wider and taller than the Moto Z, and it’s almost 2mm thicker. That gives you room for a much larger 3510 mAh battery. The Moto Z Play also uses a ...

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Lenovo Miix 510 Windows detachable mixes up high-end tablet and laptop features

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It’s not hard to explain why the 2-in-1 Lenovo Miix gadget family constantly falls short of the mainstream popularity and media attention given to the extra-versatile, stylish and powerful Yoga lineup, but the latest installment in the former series takes a number of cues from its cousins in order to stand out.And at least on paper, the Lenovo Miix 510 Windows detachable looks elegant, affordable and feature-packed enough to remain in the spotlight long after IFA 2016’s completion.Its “refined design elements” include a dual watchband hinge with “intricately tooled 280 individual ...

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Old Gear VR is Amazon Deal of the Day today

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Now that the new Gear VR headset (with support for the Galaxy Note 7) is out, it’s about time that Samsung’s older headset make a run down the price ladder, right?Amazon certainly agrees as it has slapped on its “Deal of the Day” label on the Gear VR, compatible with the Galaxy S6 through the Galaxy S7 edge. Until midnight ...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shipments delayed over quality control testing

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shipments delayed over quality control testing

Samsung's flagship smartphone, the recently released Galaxy Note 7, is facing delays due to quality control testing.

"Shipments of the Galaxy Note 7 are being delayed due to additional tests being conducted for product quality," said Samsung in a statement to Reuters. Samsung did not elaborate on which regions of the world would be affected by the delay, as there are several variants of the phone for different markets.

The smartphone maker didn't elaborate on what exactly it's testing for, but reports of exploding phones could be the culprit. Two separate reports linked the Galaxy Note 7 explosions to device charging. Whether incompatible chargers or cables were used is unclear.

Samsung responds

Samsung responded swiftly by acquiring the damaged phones for testing. News of delayed shipments of the Note 7 could deal a big blow to Samsung's quarterly profits.

Demand for the Galaxy Note 7 has been strong, said Samsung speaking to Fortune. So much so that the company is trying to boost production to meet the high demand, though news of today's delays may hamper production.

Hopefully Samsung sorts out the problems with the Galaxy Note 7, or customers might flock to Apple's iPhone 7, which will be announced next week.

AT&T to sell Samsung Gear S3 frontier with LTE [UPDATE]

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Samsung has not provided a specific date of availability nor has it spilled the prices of its latest wearables, the Gear S3 classic and the Gear S3 frontier. Both of them come in Bluetooth-only and LTE-connected flavors as well, so carriers are bound to be wanting in on the action.Well, AT&T, carrying the 3G version of the Gear S2 and first to grab at the

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Rumor-dubbed Lenovo Vibe P2 has 5Ah battery looked at by TENAA

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We now have a better picture of what Lenovo’s next Vibe phone will look like and how it will spec out, thanks to Chinese regulatory agency TENAA.A Lenovo device, codenamed P2c72, has made it through the system with a very large battery — some 5 amp-hours worth of charge.That power pack will fuel up a full HD AMOLED display at 5.5 inches that’ll get driven by an octa-core processor running at 2.0GHz (a previous Geekbench log tell of a Snapdragon 625). There’s 4GB of RAM and ...

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