Apple will surpass Microsoft in shipments of smart devices this year

According to analytical firm Gartner, in 2017 Apple"s shipment of smart devices (those running iOS and OS X) will surpass Microsoft"s shipments of smart devices powered by Windows, for the first time. Gartner then estimates that Apple will continue to out ship Microsoft through 2019. Both ..

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Weekly poll: Best devices from CES week 2017

We’re halfway through CES but as we head for the weekend we wanted to know which new device caught your eye. Smartphone launches were fairly rare and some weren’t even proper launches – Xiaomi, for example, brought a white Mi Mix but still won’t sell it in the US.
Samsung’s Galaxy A (2017) lineup came out outside of CES, but it"s still a very intriguing attempt at moving many premium features into the mid-range. The trio (A3, A5, A7) boasts an Always On Super AMOLED display, IP68 waterproofing, Samsung Pay and even 16MP selfie cameras (well, besides the A3). We already shared our first impressions of the Galaxy A5 (2017) and of the Galaxy A3 (2017).
Asus tried to jump ahead of the curve by offering not just VR (Google Daydream) but also Google’s AR system (Project Tango) with Asus Zenfone AR. A 5.7” QHD Super AMOLED and Snapdragon 821 handle the VR part, a 23MP camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom plus an array of depth sensors tackle the AR part. The company also followed up on ..

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Official numbers are out: iOS 10 is on 76% of active Apple devices

The one thing that iDevices definitely have over their Android competitors is the consistent operating system updates that are pushed to all of them. As soon as the newest iPhone drops, the older models, the iPads, and iPods that are active in the world all get a new notification for an iOS update. ..

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76% of Apple"s mobile devices are now running iOS 10

Apple has released its latest iOS adoption numbers, revealing that the version 10 of its mobile operating system now powers 76% of compatible devices.
That"s a rise of 13% compared to the last time these figures were released, which happened in November. In October, the adoption rate stood at 60%. Coming to other versions, iOS 9"s share now stands at 18%, while earlier iOS versions claim just a 6% share.
The Cupertino-based company recently rolled out iOS version 10.2, which brought along a host of changes, including over 100 new emoji as well as new wallpapers and iMessage screen effects. A new TV app, as well as changes related to the Emergency SOS feature, Music app, and Camera app were included as well.
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More than 5 million Gear VR devices have been shipped by Samsung till date

Samsung has revealed that it has shipped more that 5 million units of its Gear VR headset till date. The revelation was made by none other than the President and COO of Samsung Electronics America Tim Baxter at the ongoing CES.
To refresh, the first Gear VR headset was released by the tech giant back in December 2014, and it was only compatible with the Note 4. The following year, an updated version was launched that worked with a few more Samsung flagships.
The Gear VR (2016) was launched back in August last year alongside the ill-fated Galaxy Note7.
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Under Armour brings a suite of fitness apps to Samsung Gear devices

Samsung today announced a partnership with sports clothing and accessory brand Under Armor (UA). The collaboration will see a handful of Under Armour"s finest fitness apps make their way to the Gear Fit 2, Gear S2, and the Gear S3, the two companies revealed.
Four apps by UA will launch for Sam..

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Hands-on with the ODG R-8 and R-9 Smartglasses - the first devices with the Snapdragon 835 CPU

The same day that Qualcomm announced the new Snapdragon 835 at CES 2017, Osterhout Design Group, also known as ODG, announced two new devices that expand their wide offerings of mixed virtual and augmented reality smartglasses.
The R-8 and R-9 are designed with consumer and commercial markets respec..

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January security patch rolling out to Nexus and Pixel devices

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Google has released the January security patch for supported Nexus and Pixel devices. A previous report suggested the search giant could start the rollout of the security update in early January, and today we"ve got confirmation directly from Google.
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We are at CES 2017!

Is it fortuitous that the vaunted Consumer Electronics Show kicks off the first week of 2017? Perhaps. Last year seemed like odd year for mobile tech. From exploding phones, to juiced up clones of previous generations of devices, to modular spectacles that never seemed to catch a lot of wind in thei..

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RAVPower Xtreme – Portable Power for all Your Devices.

Gadgets RAVPower Xtreme – Portable Power for all Your Devices.
Elroy Bethell – December 30, 2016 5:00 AM
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RAVPower Xtreme (Source: Amazon) All portable devices have an inherent need for power. The solution is usually carrying a cord and finding an o..

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It was a Green Christmas for Amazon as Alexa-enabled Echo devices sold extremely well

Retailer Amazon is wrapping up a prosperous Christmas shopping season with sales of its Echo devices up 9 times over last year"s figures. Overall, Amazon had its best Christmas ever led by devices like the Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, Fire tablet and the Amazon Echo; all of these products ended up ..

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Nokia to announce up to 5 new devices in 2017

Mobile World Congress in February is the place-to-be for all major players in the mobile industry (except for Apple, that is) and that’s exactly the stage HMD Global will use to try and start the Nokia fightback.
Sources report that at least four new devices will be revealed next year along with the already leaked Nokia D1C that we told you about last month.
The devices will feature between 5″ and 5.7″ displays with WQHD or FHD resolutions. Sadly there’s info only regarding D1C and it says that the device will come in two different options – one priced at about $200 with 3 GB RAM and 5.5” display and a cheaper $150 version with 2GB RAM and 5” FullHD display.
Such specs clearly aren’t near flagship-worthy, so HMD Global either has another ace up its sleeve or it plans on testing the water with some mid-range offerings before going for the premium tiers.
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Google could renovate the home screen on its 2016 Nexus devices - CNET

The next batch of Nexus devices may rejigger the home screen.
Photo by CNET Google"s upcoming Nexus mobile devices may sport some renovations to the home screen.
The 2016 models reportedly will feature a redesigned home screen with changes to the app drawer and other key features, blog site Android Police said on ..

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Passengers movie gets its official mobile game for Android and iOS devices

A small piece of the story behind the Passengers movie starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence has been ported on smaller screens. If you haven"t yet seen the film, we don"t really recommend playing the game, which contains spoilers and exclusive behind-the-scene looks.
However, if you ..

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First flexible mobile devices to enter mass production in 2018, says display tech supplier

Flexible and foldable devices could be the next significant evolution in smartphone design, According to Kolon Industries, a company playing a big role in developing this technology, three to five tech companies will be mass-producing flexible devices by 2018. They could prove popular by 2019 and gr..

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Samsung Singapore to disable remaining Note7 devices on December 28

According to Samsung of Singapore, more than 95% of recalled Galaxy Note7 devices have already been recovered, refunded, or exchanged for a safely-operating smartphone. However, Samsung still needs to recover the remaining number of Note7 devices that are still being used out there.
In an effort to collect the final wave of devices in Singapore, Samsung will be pushing an OTA update starting on December 28, which will disable the battery from accepting a charge, and the phone will no longer be able to power on.
Samsung Electronics Singapore will be implementing a software update on 28 December 2016, which will restrict all Galaxy Note7’s battery charge to zero percent. Galaxy Note7 customers who have yet to participate in the exchange/refund programme are urged to back up their data in the Galaxy Note7 immediately and power down their device. Such update disabling unaccounted-for Note7 devices has been announced other regions including Korea, the United States, and Canada.
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Sony rolls Android 7.0 Nougat out to several Xperia devices

The Android 7.0 Nougat firmware update has just begun trickling out to members of Sony"s Xperia range. Specifically, the Xperia X (F5121), Xperia X Dual (F5122) and Xperia X Compact (F5321) are all involved, and the bump pushes the build number to 34.2.A.0.266.
A number of Sony handsets have al..

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Google could renovate the home screen on its 2016 Nexus devices - CNET

The next batch of Nexus devices may rejigger the home screen.
Photo by CNET Google"s upcoming Nexus mobile devices may sport some renovations to the home screen.
The 2016 models reportedly will feature a redesigned home screen with changes to the app drawer and other key features, blog site Android Police said on ..

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Best Buy has a sale on Apple devices that ends tomorrow

Just because the major sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday are all finished with, it doesn"t mean that there aren"t any deals being offered. Starting today and running through tomorrow night (that"s Saturday), Best Buy has some great prices on certain Apple products. For e..

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Android 7.1.1 Nougat will likely hit Nexus devices on December 6

Amid the ongoing Nougat update frenzy in the smartphone realm, it appears Nexus owners will, once again, be blessed with bragging rights for running the latest and greatest Android version. This is all thanks to Google and the decision to thankfully continue supporting the Nexus line with bleeding-edge AOSP builds, even after the company threw its glove into the smartphone market with the Pixel and Pixel XL. Frankly, it was the right thing to do and Google is sticking by it, at least for now, that is, with many Nexus devices already running Android 7.0.
Earlier this month, it also became clear that many recent Nexus devices will go on to receive Android 7.1 as well. Today, Vodafone Australia finally spilled the beans and stated the Nexus 6P will be getting said OTA starting December 6.
This does fall in line with previously cited time frames, as well as the Developer Preview 2 Android 7.1.1 release, posted for Nexus hardware earlier this week. If everything goes according to plan, th..

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