Over the last few days, a lot has been said about Samsung boosting the CPU and GPU frequencies on the Note 3 when running certain benchmarks. Now, the company has issued a statement to CNET UK defending its actions. The official response from the Samsung is that “The Galaxy Note 3 maximises its CPU/GPU frequencies when running features that demand substantial performance”. The company had responded on similar lines when it was caught rigging benchmarks on the Galaxy S4 as well....

It seems to be the season for sketchy rumors, with Taiwan’s Industrial & Commercial Times (cited by EMSOne) claiming that the 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6 will enter mass-production in July, suggesting the usual September/October launch date, while the 5.5-inch model will only do so in September, suggesting that it would go on sale close to the holidays. It’s not the first rumor to this effect, with Reuters having suggested earlier this month that the 5....

With all major device launches from Samsung done for this year, enthusiasts and analysts are eagerly looking forward to early next year when Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy S7. While the handset is still more than a couple of months away from its official unveiling, rumors about it have been making their way to the world wide web of internet almost every other week. This week rumors relating to the Galaxy S7 point to Samsung unveiling two different variants of the handset: a normal Galaxy S7 with a flat 5....

We all remember the day Samsung announced the original Galaxy Note at IFA in Berlin. Many journalists, myself included, read the press release twice to make sure there wasn’t a typo. What company in their right mind would release a 5.3 inch phone? Sure enough, the Note was mocked, dismissed, and we all thought Samsung had a failure on their hands. Boy oh boy, the internet couldn’t have been more wrong....

That’s because with each version of Android, updates its Compatibility Definition document. This tells hardware partners (OEMs) what they can can’t do in order to make an Android device that earns the blessing of . thout passing the requirements getting the go from the Compatibility Test Site, the device won’t get ay services. That means no apps or ay Store access for you. There are quite a number of new hardware capabilities requirements with Marshmallow....

Up until now, the Galaxy S7 rumors and reports have indicated that Samsung will be launching two different sizes of the handset with different screen sizes. However, a new rumor today claims that Samsung will be launching three different variants of the Galaxy S7, and not two. Samsung plans on launching three different variants of the Galaxy S7 to simply its lineup. How? Well, the company plans on offering a plain jane Galaxy S7 with a 5....

Last month at Google I/O, Google announced a “Nexus” version of the Samsung Galaxy S4. Shortly after that, Google also announced a “Nexus” version of HTC’s One. According to Android Geeks, Google will announce a “Nexus” version of the Sony Xperia Z in July. Their evidence? “A Sony insider who wanted to remain anonymous.” Is such a device plausible? Absolutely, Sony is a pioneer when it comes to Android hacking....

Last week, security researchers discovered that Apple’s Safari browser could leak your data to websites you visit. It all comes down to an implementation bug in IndexedDB, designed to hold user data. Put simply, the bug lets websites see databases they shouldn’t. It also lets them search those databases for information like your browsing history, personal data and even your Google avatar. Luckily, Apple released a new update that fixes this privacy-endangering bug....

Samsung today launched the Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+, its latest mid-range smartphone featuring a premium design and Infinity Display at the front. The Galaxy A6 features a 5.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED panel, while the Galaxy A6+ features a 6-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. They feature a metal design with smooth curves aimed at offering improved durability and grip. Both handsets are powered by an octa-core chip, though the one on the A6 is clocked at 1....

We have already seen some live pictures of the Galaxy F make their way to the Internet over the last couple of weeks. Today, courtesy of @evleaks, we get to see the ‘perfect golden’ hue Galaxy F in a leaked official press render. The Galaxy F is rumored to sport a metallic back or at least a metallic finish one as seen on the G3, and leaked pictures have already confirmed that it would sport a bigger screen with reduced bezels on the front....

That’s because features routinely are killed off or shifted away, with the latest being Hangouts on Air. According to a YouTube help page update, your live Hangouts broadcasts will move away from + onto YouTube ve on Sept. 12. Any future scheduled Hangouts for on or after that date will be shifted over to YouTube ve. The native Q&A feature from Hangouts on Air is also being killed off, with recommending broadcasters just use social media or a similar feature inside of Slides....

Samsung Galaxy A10 Specifications The Galaxy A10 comes with a 6.2-inch HD+ Infinity-V display. As the name suggests, the device features a waterdrop notch at the top that houses the front camera, which is why Samsung calls it the Infinity-V display. Under the hood, it is powered by an Octa-Core Exynos 7884 chipset, paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 512GB using a microSD card)....

Samsung has a mini version of the GS4 out on the market. HTC is expected to announce a mini version of the One in the very near future. So what about other handset makers? According to VR-Zone, Sony is going to release a smaller version of their flagship phone, the Honami, later this year. The story is light on details, except to say that the “Honami Mini” will have a screen size between 4....

But while higher video quality continues to impress, intentionally lower quality videos can also make an otherwise average clip shine. If you love recording and sharing clips of your vacations, kids or grandkids, hobbies or just your everyday life, you’re going to love this. Ready to go RTRO? What is RTRO? Remember looking through old family videos that were a little blurry, didn’t have much color and were, frankly, kind of boring?...

While MacOtakara reported yesterday some new details about the upcoming 2021 iPads, the Japanese blog shared today exclusive information about the iPhone 13. Based on today’s report, Apple will keep the same design as the current generation with a thicker body. Besides that, both Pro models are expected to feature the same camera module. According to Chinese suppliers, all four iPhone 13 models (so we expect Apple will keep all current sizes) will have a design nearly identical to the iPhone 12 models with flat edges....

HTC just experienced their first quarterly loss in the company’s history. Speaking about history, it’s pretty much proven that once you start your descent into irrelevance, the odds of your turning things around lie somewhere between slim and none. Just look at Nokia, which was purchased by Microsoft. Motorola, which was purchased by Google. And now BlackBerry, who will eventually be chopped up and sold into pieces. So what’s in HTC’s future?...

While recent reports have pegged Apple’s rumored larger display tablet for debut early next year, a new report from Asian site Technews.tw (via GforGames) claims the rumored 12.9-inch iPad will run on an “enhanced version” of the A8 chip introduced with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. According to the site, the iPad Pro, an unofficial name given to the expected larger model, will rely on a new A8X chip to power the largest iOS device yet....

In terms of specifications, the Chromebook Pro comes with a 12.3-inch display ((3:2 aspect ratio) with an impressive resolution of 2400 x 1600 pixels and 400 nits brightness. There’s a 360-degree rotating hinge meaning you can use it either as a tablet or laptop or anything else you find the most suitable. Under the hood, it is powered by a 2 GHz hexacore processor (two Cortex-A72 cores and four Cortex-A53 cores), 32GB internal storage, and 4GB of RAM....

According to a report by Max Weinbach via EverythingApplePro’s YouTube channel, Apple is doubling down on the colorways for the iPhone 13 refresh, at least for the Pro models. The iPhone 13 is expected to mostly resemble the iPhone 12’s industrial design, albeit with a smaller display notch. In these ‘iterative’ years, it is common for Apple to switch up the colors to help make the phones look new. For 2021, it seems Apple is launching a premium pure black finish to replace the gray ‘graphite’ color found in the iPhone 12 Pro lineup....

There are a number of ways your iPhone can encourage you to exercise, from competing with friends in Activity challenges to playing Pokémon Go. But a new app called Run an Empire thinks it’s some up with a compelling encouragement to go for a jog … Run an Empire is a strategy game where you conquer territory by physically jogging it. If you’re feeling less energetic, you can walk instead, but running of course allows you to capture ground at a more rapid rate....