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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...

Back in July, Apple aounced 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...

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...

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

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 ...

HP today aounced the updated best-selling HP EliteBook 800 series. First of all, HP is bringing its premium design language previously available on the HP EliteBook 1000 series to EliteBook 800 series. These laptops come with chiseled linear wedge profiles and anodized aluminum covers for sleek and strong build quality. One unique feature which is as part of EliteBook 800 series is the new ultra-bright display that automatically adapts to changing light conditions.The EliteBook 800 series is the world’s first notebooks with a world-facing, noise-cancelling microphone. The new microphone removes unwanted sounds when in individual mode or enhances for 360-degree voice pick-up when in conferenc...

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 caot 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...

Every week dozens of games are discounted across Xbox One and Xbox 360 for some stellar deals. These titles range from smaller indie experiences to AAA blockbusters. If you’re trying to get the most bang for your buck, you’ll want to check out the Deals with Gold if you have an Xbox Live Gold membership. This week’s Spotlight sales and Deals with Gold can be read below. There isn’t a huge list with a ton of popular titles this week as Microsoft is likely gearing up for Xbox’s big Christmas sale (via Reddit).GamePrice (USD)Sale TypeAnima: Gate Of Memories$ 5.00GoldBedlam – The Game By Christopher Brookmyre$ 5.00GoldBleed$ 6.50GoldDear Esther: Landmark Edition$ 2.00GoldDemon’s Crystals$ 1.65Go...

In October, HP aounced their 2nd gen Spectre x360 convertible laptop with the latest Intel 8th gen processors, longer battery life and an optional integrated privacy screen option. You can now get $150 discount on this laptop from HP directly. Find the new price list below.HP Spectre x360 – 8 GB memory; 256 GB SSD storage; Intel Core i5 processor – $999HP Spectre x360 – 8 GB memory; 256 GB SSD storage; Intel Core i7 processor – $1099HP Spectre x360 – 16 GB memory; 512 GB SSD storage; Intel Core i7 processor – $1249The updated HP Spectre x360 comes with a refined designwith more angular lines and it is made using CNC machined aluminum body. HP has reduced the bezels around the display and the...

Microsoft recently launched their Always Coected PC initiative with two Windows on ARM devices, the HP Envy x2 and Asus NovaGo, with an unaounced 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 coected 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 Microsof...

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 iovation 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 2...

If you have been lusting after the HP Elite X3 but found the $699 price too unpalatable HP now has a deal for you.They are offering the flagship Windows 10 Mobile handset for only $399 with free shipping.The Elite x3 puts the power of a PC in the palm of your hand. It comes with a brilliant 5.96-inch WQHD AMOLED multi-touch display, a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera, support for Continuum powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, both Iris and fingerprint scaers for fast login, and dual SIM card slots that take the trouble out of travel.For the price of $399, you get the following:5.96-inch display (2560 x 1440 pixels, AMOLED, anti-reflective coating, Gorilla Glass 4)16 M...

In case you missed all the great deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, HP has let it be known that they will be offering knock-down prices for the whole of this week, while stock lasts of course.This means more than 50% discounts on a wide range of products, including these items below, and see all of the deals here.Offer: Cyber Week Sale! Save $250 on HP’s Spectre x360 – 13t Touch Laptop! Was $1150, Now $900 + free shipping through December 2nd, 2017!Offer: Cyber Week Sale! Save $230 on HP’s ENVY Laptop x360 – 15t! Was $930, Now $700 + free shipping through December 2nd, 2017!Offer: Cyber Week Sale! Save $250 on HP’s OMEN Laptop – 15t! Was $1000, Now $750 + free shipping through December 2...

If you are looking for an affordable 15-inch laptop, check out this new Pre-Black Friday deal from HP. HP ENVY x360 Convertible Laptop that comes with AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Quad-Core processor, AMD Radeon Vega Graphics, 8GB RAM and 1TB HDD is now availab...

As an ex-Windows Phone site, it is our duty to try and poke at least a small hole in the yearly iPhone Reality Distortion Field, during which the device is regularly lauded for finally implementing technology seen years ago in other smartphones.Due t...

As we reported last month, HP Elite x3 that works with Verizon network is now available. If you are in the US, you can order it directly from Microsoft Store.The Elite x3 puts the power of a PC in the palm of your hand. It comes with a brilliant 5.96...

HP is ruing a promotion for a limited time on two of their most popular laptops.HP is offering the HP ENVY Laptop x360 – 15t for only $729.99, $200 off its normal list price of$929.99.TheHP ENVY Laptop x360 features:Windows 10 Home 648th Generat...

After a wait of many years, it appears we are finally entering the age of the folding smartphone.ZTE was the first with the ZTE Axon M, and showed that the concept can result in a practical and useful device.Now Huawei, the 2nd largest phone OEM in t...

Razer acquired smartphone manufacturer Nextbit earlier this year. Nextbit only made one Android-powered smartphone, the Robin, which had a beautifully interesting design and heavily relied on the cloud to give users more storage on their device. And now, Razer is soon going to be revealing its own smartphone.Razer today teased a big event for November 1st, just two days ahead of the release of the...

We have heard recent rumours, vociferously denied by HP, that the HP Elite X3 is to be end-of-life’d soon. It is therefore very surprising to hear the opposite rumour, that a new launch is on the cards for the device.HP introduced the HP Elite X3 more than a year ago, and at the time many fans were disappointed that it only supported GSM bands.In July 2017 we were the first to confirm the existenc...