Three New Android One Phones Launched, Complete with an Android 5.1 Lollipop Surprise
First revealed in June during Google’s annual I/O developer conference, Android One phones run a stock version of Android, and are designed for emerging markets. Google stays in control of the update process, ensuring the devices are kept up-to-date in the future, and each phone comes loaded with…
Microsoft's Next Lumia Processor Could Edge Samsung's Galaxy S6
A new chip could be all it takes for Microsoft's next flagship Lumia smartphone to best the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S6. Rumors that Samsung is dropping Qualcomm's most powerful processor from its flagship phone due to fears of overheating dovetail with a statement of support indicating that…
The Apple Watch will Go on Sale in April
Apple unveiled its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday — and the numbers were huge — but in the follow-up conference call, CEO Tim Cook revealed another bit of much-awaited information. The Apple Watch is "right on schedule," and Apple expects the device to begin shipping in April. Plenty of hype…
Huawei Talks up Wearables Launch at MWC, Teases Round Android Wear Smartwatch
Huawei has announced it will hold a press conference just before the doors open at MWC 2015, saying it will reveal “surprises that will empower you to set your dreams free.” That’s some impressive marketing speak, which gives absolutely nothing away about its plans. Luckily, there are several…
Next Asus ZenWatch Could Blow Away the Competition with 7-day Battery Life
Battery life is currently the bane of a smartwatch’s existence. However, it might not always be such a huge issue, hints Asus CEO Jonney Shih. During a recent event, Shih hinted Asus’ next smartwatch may last an entire week on a single charge. Currently, the first-generation ZenWatch, which runs…
Apple Watch faces battery life challenges
The watch's life on a single charge may not meet Apple's target of a full day of use, according to 9to5Mac. Apple has aimed for its upcoming smartwatch to last a full day on a single battery charge, but the reality may fall short of the goal, according to news site 9to5Mac. Apple chose to use a…
Microsoft's HoloLens is no joke: My reality augmented with Skype, Minecraft
At its Windows 10 event, Microsoft shows off a convincing prototype that floats 3D images before your eyes and can change the look of real-world objects. So where does it go from here? In the bowels of Building 92, hidden underneath the company's public visitor center in a secret series of labs,…
Meet the Bendable Phablet You Wear on Your Arm
For the past few years, the standing lazy punchline about wearables has been something about awkwardly strapping a computer or a phone to your body. Finally, a crowdfunding campaign has taken the joke to the next level and made that punchline a reality. San Francisco Bay Area startup Arubixs has…
Lenovo ThinkPad Helix Is Slimmer and Smarter Than Ever
BERLIN — Lenovo launched a series of part-tablet, part-PC hybrids at the 2014 IFA tech conference on Thursday, including its latest ThinkPad Helix for users who want tablets on the go and laptops later on for productivity. While Lenovo aims to grow bigger as a full consumer electronics company, PCs…
Hands-On With The Samsung Gear S Smartwatch
Samsung announced its new curved-display smartwatch last week, but today we were able to get up-close and personal with the new wearable. Unlike most smartwatches, the Gear S has two very special features. The first is a curved 2-inch, AMOLED display, and the second is 3G connectivity, allowing the…