concept top smartphones: May 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Apple will update the design of the iPhone once every three years

The company is considering changing the strategy of iOS-devices issue.

Microsoft Surface Phone Leaks Again, With Touch Cover Accessory

What do you do when you have no new phone renders and concepts? You have a look at the leaks

iPad Pro Dock Concept Gets Rendered with Macintosh Styling

Who doesn’t love an old school Apple gizmo? Many people have styled their modern gadgets to look

iPad Pro dock Macintosh look concept (6)

Apple's VocalIQ takeover could hint at Siri upgrades for WWDC and beyond

Assuming it makes it into Siri upgrades that may start as soon as next month's WWDC, technology Apple acquired from VoiceIQ could greatly improve the assistant's accuracy and contextual awareness, one report claims.

Nokia Lumia XI Windows Phone Concept Feels Like It Has Racing Decals

Created by Darragh Hughes from Ireland, the following concept phone is more of an experiment than

Samsung to bring web-based 'SamsungPay Mini' to iPhones - report

The expanding electronic payments battle between Apple, Google, and Samsung will reportedly reach a new front next month as the South Korean firm is said to be readying a new web-based option that would enable iPhone users to make online payments via SamsungPay.

Thought to be called "SamsungPay Mini," the new service will take the form of a downloadable application that can run on both Android and iOS, according to South Korea's ETNews. Users will be able to register credit cards through the application and use it to automate the payment process on third-party sites.

There is no word on exactly how this application would operate on a technical level, and the initial launch appears limited to South Korea.

Samsung is said to be unhappy with the uptake of SamsungPay's current system for making payments over the internet, prompting this shift in strategy.

Apple itself is thought to be prepping a new option for website integration to debut later this year. That system, which would be initially limited to Touch ID-equipped iOS devices, could be a significant booster for the nascent payment service.

Nearly 80 percent of holiday purchases made via mobile device in the US are made on iOS, according to at least one study. If Apple were able to ready Apple Pay for the web in time for the coming holiday season, it might mean a windfall in both revenue and new customer signups.

Apple Stores suffering from 'cult' atmosphere, advancement barriers, says UK staffer

For some workers, Apple Stores don't pay that well, don't leave much room for advancement, and sometimes produce an extremely difficult climate to work in, according to an interview with a U.K. staffer published on Saturday.

This week on AI: New MacBook Pro rumors, Apple's answer to Echo, Apple Car charging & more

While "iPhone 7" rumors continued to fly fast and furious, some of this week's biggest news actually surrounded the company's MacBook plans, as well as a possible Siri-based competitor to Amazon's Echo speaker.

Well Hello Again… Motorola!

I didn’t expect that this week ending would bring me a surprising design to feast my eyes on. And lo

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Motorola Droid Z Looks Better and Better, as MotoMods Modules Get Pictured

We have reported about the Motorola Droid (Z) aka Moto X 2016 before, but it’s only today that we get

Cubimorph is Basically a Minecraft Phone

We like futuristic technology and projects in development more than “coming soon” devices, because

Pixelmator for Mac gets new Quick and Magnetic selection tools, Retouch extension for Photos

Pixelmator Team on Thursday updated its namesake Mac image editor with two new selection tools, and a Retouch extension for Apple's OS X Photos app.

Oppo Prototype Flexible Phone Pops Up, Looks Like a Fugly Tablet

I am angered and saddened that the flexible display technology is not evolving one bit ever since the

Who Said Health Isn’t Sexy? Sugar Smart Watch for Diabetics is Stylish

What’s sugar? Aside from behind one of the killers of the XXIst century and a substance present in all

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Lumia 760 Render is Too Stylish For Dying Microsoft Mobile

Let’s face it, Windows Mobile/Windows Phone is as good as dead and the Lumia series is a ticking time

Issue 13-inch MacBook New in Q3 2016 marks the end of the MacBook Air

It is high time to write off "starikanov" to the scrap.

Touch ID, OLED touch bar to highlight thinner MacBook Pro models in Q4

Apple is expected to drastically revamp its flagship laptop line in the second half of 2016, according to one informed insider, with the slimmed down 13- and 15-inch models said to sport Touch ID, an OLED display touch bar, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3, among other improvements.

iPhone 7 Plus Render Finalized by Jermaine Smit

Jermaine Smit is one of the most prolific designers we’ve seen over the past years, but lately he hasn’t

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The collective image of the iPhone 7 Plus in a new concept

Apple, Maine Department of Education working to swap 'toy' iPads for MacBooks

The Maine Department of Education is working with Apple to give some schools the option of trading in classroom-based iPads for new MacBooks at no cost, as teachers have found the tablets "provide no educational function in the classroom."

Lenovo Moto X 2016 Gets a Fresh Concept 3D Video Rendering, Based on Leaks

Everyone was shocked when a few days ago Lenovo just debuted the Moto G4 models, but there was

Motorola Moto X 2016 concept 3D render (2)

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Apple CEO Tim Cook was on tour in India this week, but some of the most attention-grabbing news actually happened elsewhere, for instance giving a glimpse at what 2017 iPhones will look like, and solidifying Apple's financial future.

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Sony Xperia XL Will Probably Happen; Gets Rendered by Ben Ling

So here we are with the first post that came with the new site design and it’s one of the most popular

This week on AI: 2017 iPhone details, Buffett pumps $1B+ into AAPL, Cook's India trip & more

Apple CEO Tim Cook was on tour in India this week, but some of the most attention-grabbing news

iPhone 7 Rendered Exclusively on GSMArena, Looks Legit

We have a very clear idea of what the iPhone 7 will look like and it appears that Apple is saving its radical

Friday, May 20, 2016

Apple is now hiring retail workers for its first store in Brooklyn , suggesting that the company's anticipated project in New York City's most populous borough will open its doors by the end of the year.

An early rendering of what 247 Bedford would look like following its remodel. | Image courtesy of The Real Deal

iPhone marketshare dips to 14.8% amid tougher Chinese competition, Gartner says

Apple's year-over-year drop in smartphone sales during the March quarter also caused the company to lose marketshare, though part of the shift can be linked to fast-rising Chinese smartphone makers, according to new research data.

OnePlus 3 Gets Official-Looking Render Courtesy of Evan Blass

When in doubt, have a look at Evan Blass’ Twitter account. The famous news source for so many phone

OnePlus 3 official render evan blass leak

Time for Another CAD Render of the iPhone 7 Plus/ iPhone 7 Pro

So, it’s that time of the week when we get a new iPhone leak, or better said a render inspired by the latest

Didi Chuxing president hints at tech link for Apple's $1 billion investment

In a TV interview, Didi Chuxing president Jean Liu dropped more hints about the possible reasons for Apple's $1 billion investment, suggesting a technological connection.

OnePlus 3 Gets Official-Looking Render Courtesy of Evan Blass

When in doubt, have a look at Evan Blass’ Twitter account. The famous news source for so many phone

IUNI U4 is a Slight

IUNI is a brand I’ve heard before once or twice, a Chinese firm that’s under Gionee’s wing. They’re preparing

HTC Zeta and HTC Abori Get Rendered With Old School Designs

I knew the HTC Zeta concept was familiar! Originally spotted in 2011, this model adopts a design that

Apple CEO Tim Cook & Didi Chuxing's president tour Beijing Apple Store

Apple CEO Tim Cook and the president of taxi/ridesharing service Didi Chuxing, Jean Liu, visited an Apple Store in Beijing on Monday morning, just days after Apple's confirmation of a $1 billion investment into Didi.

OnePlus 3 Renders Appear, Based on Leaked Photos of the Device

In spite of the fact you may have seen the OnePlus 3 leaking once or twice already, I’m surprised there

OnePlus 3 renders based on leaked images (6)

Review: Moxiware Apple Pencil Magnet is simple, affordable and functional

Though the Apple Pencil is expertly designed to not roll away on a table, there's still not an ideal place to put it when it's not in use, especially when being used on your lap or while standing. Moxiware's new Apple Pencil Magnet aims to fix that with a simple and affordable accessory, though its aesthetics may not be for everyone.

The Apple Pencil Magnet is priced at $16.95 direct from Moxiware. For this review, AppleInsiderpurchased the blue version, though it's also available in black, green, yellow, red, and a white version that matches the Pencil's own color.

The concept of the Apple Pencil Magnet is so simple, it's almost a no-brainer: It's a rubberized sleeve with an integrated magnet that allows you to attach the Pencil to the front or back of an iPad Pro. It works as advertised, though there are some small quirks.

Design

The look of the Moxiware Apple Pencil Magnet will likely make or break the purchase for most

iPhone 7 Plus/ iPhone 7 Pro Smart Connector Gets Sketched Out

We’ve seen the iPhone 7 Plus/ iPhone 7 Pro and the iPhone 7 recently in CAD form and now the bigger

Study: Amid sea of disposable apps, health and fitness reigns supreme

Recent data gathered by Yahoo-owned firm Flurry Analytics illustrates a growing interest in health and fitness apps, a category that has skyrocketed in popularity over the past months to become some of the most used digital properties in terms of frequency and duration.