IT&Software
Google to Manufacturers: No More Than Two Notches Per Device, Please
Given that three notches on a phone is more far-fetched than reality at this point, the framework in this blog post seems slightly unnecessary, except from the standpoint of Google wanting to spell out limits that just ensure a smooth app experience never mind the device being used. [Full Article...]
Intel Core i9-9900K 3DMark Time Spy benchmark results appear
For perspective, in CPU-only tests (according to Guru3D's benchmarks), the Core i7-8700K scores 7918 points while the Ryzen 7 2700X scores 9,147 points without overclock. Likely for overclocking and tweaking, you will need Z390 with an improved power delivery. The following chart compares the scores of the leaked entry on 3DMark with other mainstream chips. [Full Article...]
Microsoft Finally Released Windows 10 Redstone 5 ISO Images to Insiders
To light up this experience, open Your Phone app. However, if you're located in China, Your Phone service will not be enabled along with the rest of the world. When using Narrator Scan mode you may experience multiple stops for a single control. As always, we appreciate feedback in this space, so let us know if you have any issues. [Full Article...]
NVIDIA teases GeForce Gaming Celebration event for August 20
In the event description, Nvidia even states, "this event will be filled with awesome new PC games running on the latest GeForce hardware". The company will also offer exclusive demos of upcoming games and stage presentations. Rumors of Nvidia's next-generation graphics card plans have been circulating for months, but none of the usual sources of smoke signals have achieved consensus on just wha... [Full Article...]
Nintendo has sold almost 20 million Switch consoles since launch
Hardware sales, meanwhile, are down 4.4%, although that isn't too shocking considering Q2 2017 was just after the Nintendo Switch launched. Sales of the 3DS, now in its eighth year on the market, reached 0.36 million units in the quarter with software sales of 2.95 million units, year-over-year decreases of 61.9 percent and 49.6 percent, respectively. [Full Article...]
People aren’t that into the Galaxy S9, Samsung’s earnings show
The smartphone market overall has been down this year, with shipments slipping 2.9 percent in the first quarter of 2018 from the same period last year, according to market intelligence firm IDC. "Second quarter revenue fell due to softer sales of smartphones and display panels", Samsung said in a statement. The company said it would bolster its flagship lineup by marketing the new phone "at a ... [Full Article...]
Samsung profit hit by smartphone slowdown
Companies are increasingly dependent on mobile platforms to power their business operations and to enable a productive workforce-and that means hiring topnotch developers to build the apps they need. According to Korean site ETNews , Samsung will develop the foldable displays by March, manufacture panels in September and start manufacturing the phone itself in November. [Full Article...]
Counterpoint: OnePlus 6 shipments beat Galaxy S9+ nearly 3:1 in India
These analysts suggest that OnePlus was the fastest growing brand in the premium segment in India this quarter compared to a year ago, ramping up 446%. Korean tech major Samsung captured 34 per cent share of the premium smartphone segment in India in the June quarter, while Apple's share was at 14 per cent - the lowest for the United States brand. [Full Article...]