For many users one of the most frustrating things about Chinese phones from Xiaomi and Miuzu and other Chinese brands catering mostly to the China market is that they don’t support dynamic notifications. We echo this sentiment, and while Xiaomi etc… have gone to great lengths to make what they feel is a more functional Android, lack of interactive notifications is a huge gap between AOSP (vanilla) Android and OS such as MIUI. (more…)
Category: Tech
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Meizu M3X will be the first MTK6757 Helio P20 phone
MTK6757 Helio P20 has arrived
Meizu has been putting out phones even longer than Xiaomi, with their first release back in 2007 (Xiaomi’s first mobile wasn’t released until 2012). And, they’ve been in the electronics business even longer, producing MP3 and MP4 players as early as 2003. (more…)
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MT6738T vs MT6738 vs MT6737. MediaTek puts out a new budget SoC
MTK6738
MTK6735 was a huge hit in 2015 with $100 ballpark mobiles. In 2016 it was followed up by MTK6737. Now news of a new SoC from MediaTek — MTK6738. (more…)
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Get ready for full Windows 10 on your mobile phone
Windows has teamed with Qualcomm to give us full Windows 10 on ARM based SoCs. (more…)
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Intel will be using AMD GPU technology after Kaby Lake
AMD has been a bit down in the dumps on the CPU front with desktops and laptops for the last 5 years or so. Ever since Intel released their very popular Core i3, i5, i7, AMD just couldn’t get back in the game.
That’s all set to change with the new AMD Zen CPUs aka AMD Ryzen set to release in Q4, their AMD Accelerated Processor Unit (APU) release in 2017, and last but certainly not least (more…)
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Samsung plans a bezel-less display for the Galaxy S8
According to inside sources, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 will be following in Xiaomi Mix’s footsteps and carry a bezel-less display, with the display taking up the entire top real estate of the phone. (more…)
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New ruling gives FBI unprecedented spying powers on US citizens
While the country was focused on Trump and Clinton, a new ruling was passed that gives the FBI newly expanded powers, which are especially frightening due to Trump’s recent White House win. (more…)
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How to hack an activation locked iPad.
Apple has not had a lot of luck the last quarter. First losing a huge case to Samsung, issues with declining sales, and battery woes in the iPhone and MacBook Pro.
iPad activation lock hacked
The feature which is supposed to keep thieves from being able to format and use a stolen iPhone has been hacked.
Indian security specialist Hemanth Joseph applied the procedure to a locked iPad purchased from eBay. (more…)
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Discriminating AI? After three attempts, NZ online passport system still thought his eyes were closed
Recently attempting to apply for a passport online, New Zealander Richard Lee was denied his application because the A.I. couldn’t determine that is eyes were opened. (more…)
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Helio P35 is coming as MediaTek scraps Helio P30 for new GPU tech and 10nm process
MediaTek recently announced what was supposed to be their MTK P30 SoC. However, in light of Qualcomm’s recent release of Qualcomm’s excellent Snapdragon 625 which scores a hefty 60k+ on Antutu (more…)
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Helio X23 and Helio X27 have been announced for release by MTK
Just announced from MediaTek MTK, the Chinese SoC giant will be putting out two new SoC — Helio X23 and Helio X27. (more…)
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Nanotech supercapacitor batteries can charge in seconds and last all week
University of Central Florida (UCF) Nanoscience Technology Center has made a breakthrough in battery technology. (more…)