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Samsung has started rolling out the Android 10-based OneUI 2.0 update to the Galaxy Note 9 smartphone users in India, according to multiple user reports on XDA. However, the update is not available to, ...ادامه مطلب

Back in July, Apple announced its plans to acquire Intel’s smartphone modem business for about $1 billion.“This agreement enables us to focus on developing technology for the 5G network while ret, ...ادامه مطلب

Intel has accused Qualcomm of driving it out of the mobile market. It claimed that the mobile chip manufacturer leveraged its advantages over Intel to keep its chips from being adopted by OEMs en mass, ...ادامه مطلب

Microsoft’s official eBay outlet is selling new Acer Mixed Reality headsets for an amazing price. They are offering the  Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset with the controller for only $169.99. The i, ...ادامه مطلب

Razer’s newest Razer Phone was announced alongside a bevy of new accessories. The most exciting of these was the announcement that smartphones would be receiving their very own Raiju controller. The R, ...ادامه مطلب

We have just become accustomed to the $1000 smartphone, but now, according to a new report in the Korean Times, Samsung will be pushing things just that bit further with their upcoming folding smartphone, which is expected to cost closer to $2000 than $1000.For that price, said to be around $1850, you will get not just 2, but actually 3 screens, however – 2 , ...ادامه مطلب

It is not a new news that Samsung has been working on a foldable smartphone and did aimed for 2018 release. Now the company has shared information on the device confirming its existence and shared information on the same. If you remember, Samsung did mention foldable phone last year as well which gave fans hope for a CES 2018 release. The company has now shared some information during the press conference in CES. It is true that we are developing foldable smartphones. However, we cannot confirm any schedules for mass-production or release of foldable smartphones due to our business strategies. – Samsung Spokesperson Talking about the launch date, Koh said that it’s still early to decide the launch date. It is difficult to talk about the date of the launch now. We want to unveil the products properly but now seems a bit early. – DJ Koh While this was the official statement from the CES floor, we suspect there’s more to it than just the issue of durability or finishing the product but what if Android itself is not ready to support a foldable display. Android still can’t adapt to different screen sizes and considering the fact that Galaxy X will work as both Tablet and phone, one, ...ادامه مطلب

Acer has updated its Swift 7 laptop, which they tout as the thinnest in the world, with new specs and features. The laptop is only 8.98 mm thick but features a 7th gen Core i7 processor, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of PCIe SSD storage, a bigger 14-inch 1080P screen and now also includes an Intel LTE model for always connected LTE connectivity. As with most electronics, you will pay for all that sleekness, with the laptop clocking in at a healthy $1,699.  Acer will be showing it off at CES 2018, with availability by March 2018. Via the Verge , ...ادامه مطلب

If your wallet cannot quite reach to the sleek Acer Swift 7 level, you may actually get more bang for your buck with Acer Spin 3, which sacrifices thinness for more power, including an 8th gen Intel processor, full-sized USB ports, full-sized HDMI port, and a smaller 14-inch 1080P screen with pen support and 12 hours battery life. Acer is still to release full details for the Spin 3 convertible but has said the laptop will set you back a mere $599 when it hit shelves in February 2018. Via The Verge , ...ادامه مطلب

[embedded content] In August 2017 Acer revealed their Switch 7 Black Edition, the world’s first fanless 2-in-1 notebook with discrete graphics. Acer Switch 7 Black Edition features a sturdy brushed-aluminum body and is powered by a 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics. Despite its powerful specs, it weighs less than 1.15 kg (2.5 lbs.) Now in their CES 2018 press release, they revealed the device will be hitting shelves this month. The Switch 7 Black Edition comes with a new kickstand mechanism. Acer calls it Acer AutoStand and it can be auto-deployed and auto-retracted, providing single-handed operation as simple as opening and adjusting the display on a clamshell notebook. On the display front, it features a 13.5-inch IPS display with 2256 x 1504 resolution and supports Windows Ink powered by Wacom EMR technology. The Acer Pen will support 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and tilt support to control the angle, width or shading of the stroke. There’s no need to charge the new Acer Pen. To support Windows Hello based authentication, the Swift 7 Black Edition features an optical-based under-glass fingerprint sensor design with POA (Power on Auth, ...ادامه مطلب

During CES 2018, Acer unveiled a new Nitro 5 laptop model that is set to bring a more powerful experience to casual gamers. Because it’s marketed as a mid-range laptop and won’t compete with higher-end models, you’ll be able to purchase it for a more affordable price (via Neowin). The new Nitro 5 will come equipped with AMD’s Ryzen mobile processor and sport an AMD Radeon RX560 GPU. The 15.6″ screen supports 1920×1080 resolution. It is also set to deliver up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and you can get up to a 512GB solid-state drive (SSD) installed. Some of its other features include a backlit keyboard, a front-facing webcam, and Dolby Audio Premium stereo speaker hardware built-in. You will be able to monitor CPU and GPU performance with NitroSense, and you have the ability to control its fan speeds. All-in-all, the upgraded specs should deliver a significant performance boost in several areas. You’ll get faster loading and rendering speeds, higher quality textures, and improved lighting and shadow filters. “With performance to effortlessly power mainstream titles, the Acer Nitro 5 houses essential technologies that casual gamers value most,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebo, ...ادامه مطلب

Microsoft recently launched their Always Connected PC initiative with two Windows on ARM devices, the HP Envy x2 and Asus NovaGo, with an unannounced Lenovo devices also expected to be unveiled at CES 2018.Now Fudzilla reports that we can expect two more devices to join the roster. The first is from Samsung and the next from major smartphone OEM Xiaomi.Fudzilla notes that Snapdragon-powered always connected PCs are expected to be sold via the carrier retail network, and that Xiaomi, who at times sell more phones than Apple, has a massive presence in China which should help push the platform.ARM-powered laptops are expected to feature all day battery life and month-long standby times which Microsoft believes will change the way we use PCs.At present we expect most devices to only be available with the launch of Redstone 4 in Spring 2018, and for a next generation powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 o hit the market in the second half of 2018.Some links in the article may not be viewable as you are using an AdBlocker. Please add us to your whitelist to enable the website to function properly. Related , ...ادامه مطلب

For many users who want to get into VR the investment is not just the headset, but also a PC powerful enough to run the virtual reality software at high quality.For those users a ready-made bundle is a good solution, making Acer’s Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop and Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset and 2 Wireless Controllers Bundle a perfect setup.The Acer Predator Helios 300 Gaming Laptop features a Core i7 CPU, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, 15.6″ Full HD, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD and is certified VR Ready.It comes with the Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset and 2 Wireless Controllers Bundle, and collection together costs only $999.99, a saving of $327.49 over the items purchased separately.See the deal and more detail while it lasts at Amazon here.via the WCSome links in the article may not be viewable as you are using an AdBlocker. Please add us to your whitelist to enable the website to function properly. Related , ...ادامه مطلب

If you are located on the Indian subcontinent and have been waiting for a locally supported Windows Mixed Reality headset to start your VR jouey, today we can happily report that the Acer Windows Mixed Reality headset and controller bundle will soon be officially on sale in the region.Acer made the announcement as part of its Predator League event in Bangalore and is the first WMR headset to come to India.“By introducing the Mixed Reality headset, we aim to bring best of our innovations to the Indian customers. Its ergonomic design, vibrant display and motion controllers makes it the revolutionary device for those who embrace virtual reality and look for the best in technology,” Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO and Consumer Business Head, said in a statement.Unfortunately, no price has been announced, but Acer’s headset is the most affordable of the currently announced bundles, so should hopefully not break the bank.The headset comes with the following specs:2.89” diagonal display size (x2)Two high-resolution liquid crystal displays at 1440 x 1440Front hinged display95 degrees horizontal field of viewDisplay refresh rate up to 90 Hz (native)Built-in audio out and microphone support thro, ...ادامه مطلب

It is somewhat odd that the main differentiating feature of the supercomputers in our pockets these days happen to be the cameras, especially with the best smartphones costing about as much as a good DSLR which probably takes much better pictures.Be that as it may, the thirst of the public for good cameras to capture their lives and present their best version to their friends and family has driven remarkable innovation in smartphone camera design, with the state of the art currently being dual rear cameras with combinations of various focal lengths and fields of views to achieve different zoom levels.What we have not seen recently, however, is a race to up the resolution of cameras, with the 2013 Lumia 1020 still setting somewhat of a high water mark.That may be about to change, however, as Evan Blass (aka evLeaks) has seen hints of a new smartphone camera coming from Huawei that will not just offer super high-resolution pictures, but also a wide selection of lenses.He has seen copy from the company’s marketing agency which suggests Huawei is working with lens company Leica to develop a smartphone with a 40MP, 3 lens rear camera with 5x hybrid zoom. The device will reportedly also , ...ادامه مطلب