Google
3Is Google Inbox the answer to my Email woes?
October 28, 2014
Google announced its latest re-invention of the wheel just a few days ago with ‘Inbox’, a new app and browser based email service that takes a new and arguably more modern approach to email. If we were to come up with an elevator description of Inbox (i.e. we’re in an elevator, tell me what Inbox […]
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1Archos 40 Cesium (BLU WinJR): Unboxing & First Impressions Video
October 27, 2014
The Archos 40 Cesium is a super affordable Windows Phone that can be purchased for as little as 90 Euros. It’s a 4-inch device that runs the Microsoft Windows Phone operating system on a Qualcomm chipset, competing head to head with other low priced Windows devices such as the Nokia Lumia 530. Mobile Geeks show […]
Apple
Xiaomi to move user data out of China
October 27, 2014
Xiaomi’s Hugo Barra recently took to his Google+ account to reveal the company’s efforts to expand its server infrastructure across the globe. This was on the same day that Apple CEO Tim Cook met with top officials in China to discuss the issue of user information protection. Is Xiaomi genuinely concerned about user data on […]
Smartphones
Sony to slow down flagship releases to just one per year
October 25, 2014
Sources within the Taiwan handset supply chain have revealed that Sony has decided to revise its current strategy of bringing out new flagship Xperia smartphones on a six month cycle, instead implementing an annual cycle. The change in strategy is a reaction to a maturing high-end smartphone segment that is more competitive than ever.The high-end […]
LG
LG Announce NUCLUN Smartphone Processor and LG Screen
October 24, 2014
LG earlier today announced the arrival and official launch of their own in-house designed NUCLUN processor. NUCLUN is an Octa-core SoC that will debut on the new high-end LG Screen smartphone in Korea.NUCLUN (pronounced Noo-klun), was until recently known as ‘Odin’ and it’s the latest prong in LG’s thrust into the high-end mobile device space. […]
accessories
Parrot Zik Headphones Reviewed on the Streets of New York
October 24, 2014
Today we turn our attention to a very classy pair of headphones that would surely raise the pulse of any true audiophile. Mobile Geeks look at he Parrot Zik, tested on the streets of New York city.Sound Quality and FeaturesOf course the most important thing for anyone buying a pair of headphones is the actually […]
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Acer Iconia Tab 8 Review: Great Display for a $200 Android Tablet
October 23, 2014
The Acer Iconia Tab 8 (A1-840FHD) is one of a new breed of affordable Android tablets that include Intel’s Bay Trail processing, decent displays and build quality all offered up for a price of around $200. This all sounds good, but in actuality we find Acer has built a competent piece of hardware that has […]
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4Lenovo Tab S8: Full Review with Video
October 17, 2014
The Lenovo Tab S8 is the Chinese manufacturers’ latest attempt to woo the hearts and minds of consumers with an affordable 200 Euro, 8-inch Android tablet based on the latest Intel Atom platform. Mobile Geeks get close up with the Tab S8 to see if this is a mediocre ‘Me Too’ device, or one of […]
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5Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro: First impressions and thoughts
October 16, 2014
Since 2012, a Lenovo Yoga notebook has been my constant companion and my everyday work horse. Today we are looking at the third generation of the Lenovo Yoga series, the Yoga 3 Pro, an touchscreen Ultrabook equipped with a 360 degree hinge. This is not a full and comprehensive review, but rather my first impressions […]
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Acer rolls out Cloud Computing partners at BYOC Forum
October 15, 2014
Earlier today Acer held their first ‘Build Your Own Cloud’ forum, bringing together key strategic partners including MediaTek, TSMC and Intel to talk about its new future as a cloud services provider while also inviting stakeholders to join what it calls the BYOC alliance.Acer Chairman Stan Shih took to the stage in Taipei earlier today, […]