Smartphones
Samsung is announcing today that it has begun mass production of 12 GB and 16 GB LPDDR5X modules in the industry's thinnest package. Samsung's shrunken memory packages measure approximately 0.65 mm in thickness, making them 0.06 mm (~9%) thinner than standard LPDDR5X packages. The company expects the new DRAM devices to be used to make for thinner smartphones, or improve their performance by enabling better airflow inside. According to the company's press release, Samsung achieved this ultra-thin design by employing new packaging methods, such as optimized printed circuit boards (PCBs) and epoxy molding compound (EMC). Additionally, an optimized back-lapping process was used to further reduce the height of the packages. The newly developed DRAM packages are not only thinner by 9% compared to previous models...
The Android 5.0 Lollipop Review
Google has been very busy with their expansion of Android as a platform this year. At Google IO we saw the announcement of endeavors like Android TV and Android...
126 by Brandon Chester on 12/1/2014
Nokia Lumia 830 Review
The Lumia 830 was launched by Microsoft at the IFA trade show in September. As seems to be the norm for most Nokia phones, it has taken a short...
98 by Brett Howse on 11/25/2014
Encryption and Storage Performance in Android 5.0 Lollipop
As alluded to in our Nexus 6 review, our normal storage performance benchmark was no longer giving valid results as of Android 5.0. While Androbench was not a perfect...
93 by Brandon Chester & Joshua Ho on 11/20/2014
The OnePlus One Review
The OnePlus One has been one of the most hyped smartphones of 2014. There's really not much else to be said, as OnePlus' marketing has been quite noticeable amongst...
148 by Joshua Ho on 11/19/2014
Motorola Begins Rollout of Android 5.0 Lollipop
Motorola has done a good job with keeping their devices updated. The fact that they don't ship dozens of different devices and use software that is close to what...
19 by Brandon Chester on 11/12/2014
Samsung Introduces Gear VR Innovator Edition for the U.S.
Today Samsung announced that their Gear VR Innovator Edition will be available in the United States starting in early December of this year. The Gear VR Innovator Edition is...
10 by Brandon Chester on 11/12/2014
The Nexus 6 Review
When consumers think of Google's Nexus devices, they think about the promise of receiving the latest updates for Android essentially as soon as they release. They also think about...
136 by Brandon Chester on 11/12/2014
HTC Offers The HTC One M8 For $299 In The Latest HTC Hot Deal
Last week HTC launched their new HTC Hot Deals website which offers deals on HTC products every Tuesday. The first deal was an offer that put their newly released...
15 by Brandon Chester on 11/11/2014
Microsoft Reveals The Lumia 535 Low Cost Smartphone
It has been a while since the official Nokia smartphone acquisition was completed, but to date all of the current Lumia phones have carried the Nokia brand alongside Lumia...
27 by Brett Howse on 11/10/2014
Apple Releases Web Tool for Deactivating iMessage
Not long ago the internet was abuzz with articles and posts about Apple’s issues with iMessage. Users were concerned about not getting texts from iPhone users if they switched...
13 by Brandon Chester on 11/9/2014
Quick Note: Android Camera2 and Support For External ISPs
While we've written about Android's Camera2 API before, there was one notable aspect of the discussion that was missing. The missing piece was a discussion of the physical link...
8 by Joshua Ho on 11/9/2014
Audience Announces eS800 Voice & Audio Processors
While voice calls have decreased in importance in the past few years, we've seen an increased need for voice processors that can properly isolate voice to enable features such...
1 by Joshua Ho on 11/5/2014
Samsung Launches the Gear Circle in the U.S.
Samsung has announced the availability of their Gear Circle Bluetooth headphones in the United States. The Gear Circle is a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that are worn around the...
12 by Brandon Chester on 11/5/2014
Google Updates Gmail With Material Design and Support for IMAP and Exchange
Google's applications like Gmail, Camera, and Chrome are likely applications that came on your Android phone when you first purchased it. But unlike iOS where Apple has to ship...
36 by Brandon Chester on 10/31/2014
Samsung Announces the Galaxy A5 and A3 With Full Metal Unibody Designs
Today Samsung announced two new smartphones that fit into their portfolio of mid-range devices. They are the Galaxy A3 and A5. Normally there's not a lot to get excited...
33 by Brandon Chester on 10/31/2014
Lenovo Completes Motorola Mobility Purchase
Back towards the start of this year, Lenovo announced that it would be acquiring Motorola Mobility from Google. Motorola Mobility, the phone and gadget arm of Motorola, would be...
10 by Ryan Smith on 10/30/2014
Motorola and Verizon Announce the Droid Turbo
Verizon and Motorola have always had a close relationship. The smartphones in Motorola's Droid line are typically exclusive to the carrier, and they helped make Verizon a heavy supporter...
36 by Brandon Chester on 10/28/2014
Apple Releases iOS 8.1 With Bug Fixes and New Features
Today Apple released iOS 8.1, the first major update to iOS 8 which launched in September alongside the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Prior to 8.1 we got a...
24 by Brandon Chester on 10/20/2014
Thin is the New Thin: Hands On with the 5.15mm KAZAM Tornado 348
My take on thin phones is not a positive one. This comes from two main areas. Firstly I like my phone to have some form of bulk – this...
26 by Ian Cutress on 10/16/2014
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Review
At this point, the Galaxy Note line needs little introduction. After all, the Galaxy Note is Samsung’s biggest success in mobile. While Apple redefined the smartphone and tablet segment...
195 by Joshua Ho on 10/15/2014
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