The recently unveiled battery champion should go international in the fall, while the optical zoom-packing photography hero will be back in the spotlight after (too) many months of peace and quiet. The brand dilution syndrome seems to be spreading in the Android landscape, with Asus apparently contaminated by Samsung or
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The ZenWatch 2, first introduced at Computex in June, is guaranteed to make a second appearance in Berlin, probably alongside ZenFones and ZenPads recently unveiled. It’s no secret Asus sees its mobile, not PC division as the key to a prosperous future, and the 4 GB RAM-packing ZenFone 2 seems
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In case you didn’t tell, one of the world’s top five computer manufacturers seeks to shift focus from its current most profitable division to mobile devices of the future. Although it’s probably too soon to call, Windows 10 looks like a smash hit in terms of both productivity and functionality,
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The 5.5-inch Android smartphone isn’t particularly power-demanding, so it may well last more than two full days between charges. If you thought Motorola’s 3,900 mAh juice-packing Droid Turbo was impressive, then Asus will probably knock your socks off, matching Gionee’s rare feat from late last year. Yes, exactly like the
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The Pegasus 2 Plus is in many ways similar to the Zenfone 2, only larger, more selfie proficient and powered by Qualcomm instead of Intel. Much like its predecessor, the Pegasus X002, the Pegasus 2 Plus X550 broke cover in front of a small crowd in Asia, suggesting humble regional
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With a 13 megapixel laser auto focus rear-facing camera in tow and a 13 MP dual-LED flash front shooter. From fad to craze to trend, selfies have greatly evolved and deeply impacted multiple aspects of our pop culture lately. But of course, tech companies are most influenced by the needs
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Deeply alarming news, possibly for owners of the 2014 smartphone’s 4 and 6-inch siblings as well. Why oh why are device manufacturers so quick to vouch for software update deadlines they can’t be sure they can meet? Especially when it’s not entirely up to them, and the original source code’s
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While we certainly appreciate the Taiwanese gadget manufacturer’s candor, these delays are seriously starting to get under our skin. This again?! Another OEM forced to withhold Lollipop goodies from its anxious fans due to mysterious “issues” reported during last-minute verification stages? What in the world happened in Google’s labs when
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Originally scheduled to roll out right about now, the Android 5.0 packages still need “final verification” and approval. While the whole mobile world is waiting for the spectacular ZenFone 2 to spread the 4 GB RAM love to more markets than just China, Taiwan and India, a couple of million
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That should be enough for the Taiwanese to break into the global manufacturer top ten, with a spot in the first five brands then aimed at “in coming years.” They’re the fifth largest PC producer in the world, they’re building Android handhelds for a couple of years now (yes, PadFones
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The world’s greatest Android multitasker spread its wings to France after recently going on sale in Taiwan and China. Forget Samsung’s “next big thing”, HTC’s latest “dual-toned”, all-metal hero or even LG’s soon-to-be G4, regardless of prospective G Pen support or lack thereof. If you’re looking for bragging rights over
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Several lower-end configurations are also available, including one with 720p screen resolution and 2 GB memory for sub-$160. It could be overkill, as Samsung and HTC insinuate, sticking to 3 GB RAM on the Galaxy S6 and One M9, yet it’s a very desirable feature nonetheless. If anything, it may
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This is one CES showing that may go down in the mobile history books as the start of a world domination coup from Asus. It’s not unusual for Asus to catch the eye of the geekiest tech enthusiasts at events like the International Consumer Electronics Show. But typically, it’s through
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Asus’ first stab at the “Mini” mobile niche has been a long time coming and is now but a couple of days away from going official. (more…)
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Despite previous reports that pegged LG and HTC as the likeliest candidates for co-branding the 2014 Nexus 7 alongside Google, it appears Asus has a shot at being chosen again as well. (more…)
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And just like that, Asus’ Padfone family, viewed by many as a niche line unable to ever break into the mainstream, has reached the point where it officially consists of four, count’em four members. (more…)
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Although the upgraded version of the Fonepad has stopped being a secret ages ago, Asus seems keen to keep a tight lid on it for a while longer. Probably until the new Transformer Pad, PadFone mini, MeMoFone HD 5 and MeMoPad HD 8 will themselves become official, which should happen
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Big day today for Asus as far as media attention goes, with a large chunk of the company’s near future plans revealed courtesy of two subsequent leaks. The Taiwanese are reportedly working on a follow-up to Samsung’s Nexus 10, plus an array of 100% self-branded phones and tabs. (more…)
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