News & Reviews:   ces 2016

During the Global Analyst Summit 2017 that was held in Shenzhen, China, Huawei presented their carrier services business performance for 2016 and reported to have a revenue of USD13.32 billion. Because of Huawei’s goal to address carriers’ business problems, this has led to an increased growtH in improving carriers’  network value, operation efficiency, and digital transformation.

After a long period between updates, Apple has finally announced the new MacBook Pro 2016 to the world. It has several new features under the hood, it is also thinner than last year’s model – but Apple has left out a few features that was present from the last year’s model. What it gains however is an OLED touch bar, complete with Apple’s Touch ID.

Camera sensors comes in many sizes – from the smallest sensor in smartphones, all the way to full frame sensors in professional DSLRs. However there are larger sensors than Full Frame in existence – and Fujifilm just announced their first camera using it. The GFX-50s is the company’s first medium format camera – and it is a beauty.

At IFA 2016 in Berlin, Sony has unveiled their new flagship smartphone, as well as a return of an old favourite. The new Xperia XZ is the new headliner of the Xperia lineup, while the Xperia X Compact brings back the small form factor smartphone to the fore again. The Xperia XZ and X Compact promise a whole set of stunning features, plus a much needed design refresh.

IFA 2016 is on its way, running in Berlin. Big name manufacturers are on site and on stage announcing new products that is set to be heading to our shores soon. Lenovo has announced several new products at IFA 2016, ranging from svelte, thin and just out of this world. The new devices include the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus, Lenovo Miix 510 2-in-1, and the Lenovo Yoga Book.

While Sony has been busy releasing their latest Xperia devices here and there, such as the recent Xperia XA Ultra in Malaysia, Sony has already begun a new smartphone in the works a long time ago and it has been certified by the FCC. Under the code name Sony 14784Z or Kugo, speculations have it that they will plan to present the device in Berlin at IFC on 1 September.

Remember the Samsung Smart Glow, their take on a new generation of notification LED? Well now they have released a product with the new system. The Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 was just announced in India featuring the new LED tech.

As you may be already aware, a free Windows 10 upgrade will be ending on 29 July this month. If you haven't upgraded it, here's one good reason to do so, because since Microsoft Corp. decided that the free upgrade isn't enough, they have announced that on 2 August, a Windows 10 Anniversary Update will be coming to all Windows 10 devices for free. So what can the free upgrade offer?

The recently announced LG G5 offers a modular design which includes a slide-out battery, camera and hi-fi audio attachments on top of a metal unibody chassis. Announced at MWC 2016 with a number of companion devices, the LG G5 garnered a number of awards as well. Check out what LG had to say about it and the full list below:

1. GSM Association (GSMA) ~ Best Mobile Handsets & Devices - LG G5
2. 4gnews ~ Major Revelacao - LG G5
3. Alphr ~ Best Smartphone - LG G5
4. Android Authority ~ Best of MWC 2016 - LG G5 / LG Friends
5. Android Central ~ MWC Top Pick - LG G5 / LG Rolling Bot / LG 360 VR
6. Android Pit ~ Best Innovation - LG G5
7. BGR  ~ MWC 2016 Winner - LG G5 / LG Rolling Bot
8. Digital Trends ~ Top Tech of 2016 Winner - LG G5 / Top Tech of 2016 Audio - LG Hi-Fi Plus
9. Expert Reviews ~ Best of Innovation - LG G5 / Best Smartphone - LG G5
10. Know Your Mobile ~ Best of Innovation - LG G5 / Best Smartphone - LG G5
11. Men’s Health ~ Editor’s Choice - LG G5
12. MobileGeeks ~ Best Smartphone - LG G5 / Most Innovative Company - LG Electronics
13. Slashgear ~ Best Smartphone - LG G5 / Best Accessory - LG Rolling Bot
14. Techradar ~ Best in Show - LG G5 & Rolling Bot / Best Phone - LG G5 / Best Wearable - LG 360 VR
15. Techspot ~ Best of MWC - LG G5 
16. Tom’s Guide ~ Best of MWC - LG G5
17. Tom’s Hardware ~ Best of MWC - LG G5
18. Trusted Reviews ~ Best of MWC 2016 - LG G5 / Rolling Bot
19. Ubergizmo ~ Best of MWC - LG G5 / LG Friends

ZTE Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite made their appearance in MWC 2016 and will be available in selected countries this middle of the year, although there are no price tag yet, but it should be quite reasonably affordable since ZTE said the devices are aimed at the young people. Below are the tech specs:-