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Instagram Stirs Tech Community After Drastic Logo Change

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 07:01 PM EDT

Popular photo sharing app Instagram has rolled out a new update that introduced a major overhaul of its design. However, what shocked the tech community is Instagram's decision to change its logo from the ubiquitous retro brown and cream combination to a new swirl of colors with a white camera outline. read more

Apple to Unveil the New MacBook Pro 2016 in Next Month's WWDC; Debut Price Set to $1500?

Jarred Eugenio   | May 13, 2016 08:00 AM EDT

Apple's decrease in profits can be attributed to the fact that the company did not release any new device nor did the company lower the price points of their existing laptops, tablets and handsets. Fortunately, it seems like Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest MacBook Pro 2016 next month to increase the company's profits. read more

Gear VR From Samsung and Oculus Surpasses One Million Users

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 06:57 PM EDT

While high-end virtual reality headsets like the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift are making headways in the tech community, the Samsung Gear VR is steadily raking in users and recently surpassed the one million mark. Thanks to its low price and the fact that it only requires a smartphone, Gear VR was able to sell more than one million units in just six months after the first consumer grade product was released. read more

‘Civilization VI’ Announced; Games to hit Shelves on October 21

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 06:51 PM EDT

'Civilization VI,; the sixth iteration in the highly popular 'Civilization' video game series has been recently unveiled. As the newest addition to the series, 'Civilization VI' will introduce new gameplay elements especially in how players perceive the role of cities and how it affects culture, industry, and science. read more

Republic Wireless Adds More Android Handsets to Lineup

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 06:46 PM EDT

Startup network provider Republic Wireless has announced that it will soon offer a wider range of handset options. The changes will roll out in July. Among the smartphones to be added to Republic's lineup are popular Samsung devices like the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. read more

YouTube Launches Native Messaging Feature

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 06:40 PM EDT

YouTube has announced that it is rolling out a new chat feature on its mobile app. The messaging feature called Native Sharing will be rolled out first to a small niche of YouTube users before it reaches the wider market. read more

Nintendo 2DS Price Drops to $80

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 10:57 AM EDT

The Nintendo 2DS is getting yet another price cut effective on May 20. The price cut comes less than a year after the Japanese company slashed its price to $100, down from the original $130 price tag. Nintendo announced that the Nintendo 2DS will only cost $80 now. read more

Another Original Siri Engineer Leaves Apple and Joins General Electric

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 13, 2016 10:52 AM EDT

There are reports that Darren Hass has left Apple to work for General Electric. Hass was one of the last remaining members of the team that helped develop Siri, Apple's intelligent personal assistant. read more

ZTE Zmax Pro: New Smartphone Could Feature 6-Inch Screen and Fingerprint Sensor

Sami Ghanmi   | May 13, 2016 07:47 AM EDT

After launching the ZTE Zmax 2 smartphone just last September 2015, it looks like ZTE USA is preparing to unveil a new member to the Zmax line-up called the Zmax Pro. read more

Microsoft Surface Book 2 Release Delayed Until 2017; Cause of Delay Points to Intel’s Production of Kaby Lake

Jarred Eugenio   | May 13, 2016 06:06 AM EDT

Early this year, rumors about the release of the Microsoft Surface Book 2 have made their way online. According to speculations, the year would not end without the release of the highly anticipated device; however, fresh reports indicate that Microsoft Surface Book 2 unveiling was pushed back to a 2017 release date. read more

Google Introduces Gboard App for iPhone, Adds 'Word Lens' in Chinese to Translate App

Som Patidar   | May 13, 2016 10:35 AM EDT

Internet giant Google on Thursday introduced a new keyboard app called Gboard for iPhone, iPad and iPod users in the United States. read more

5 Classic Titles Added to Growing List of Xbox One Backwards Compatible Games

Jenia Cane   | May 12, 2016 08:06 PM EDT

Five classic Xbox 360 titles have been added to the growing list of Xbox One backwards compatible games. read more

'Postal' Reboot Update: ‘Postal Redux’ Available on Steam Before End of The Month; Improvements, New Features Revealed!

Jarred Eugenio   | May 12, 2016 02:51 PM EDT

It has been confirmed that “Postal,” which is arguably one of the most popular independent games released in 1997, would be resurrected and would be available on Steam very soon. read more

Xiaomi Mi5: How Does the Chinese Brand Compare to the Samsung Galaxy Note 5? [REVIEW]

Jarred Eugenio   | May 12, 2016 02:31 PM EDT

The privately owned Chinese electronics company, Xiaomi, is a relatively new player in the smartphone market. Recently, the company unveiled and made available the latest handset in their flagship smartphone line, the Mi 5. Announced in February, the Mi 5 has been one of the sought after device at present. There is, however, a question of how the latest Xiaomi phone compares to phones from more established brands like Samsung. read more

Apple Owes Huawei Patent Licensing Fees: Report

Charissa Echavez   | May 13, 2016 10:05 AM EDT

Tech giant Apple Inc. may need to pay Chinese smartphone maker Huawei over a patent licensing issue in 2015, according to a report released by the State Intellectual Property Office of China and estimates from Tencent Technology. read more

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