Google and Intel may not be doing much work to make sure that Android can run on devices with Intel processors anymore… but the Android-x86 project continues to release new builds of Android for computers with Intel and AMD chips.
The latest release? A build of Android 7.0 for developers.
In other words, you can now run Android 7.0 Nougat on a PC.
The software is based on Google’s Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code, and it’s still a work in progress.
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Google and Intel may not be doing much work to make sure that Android can run on devices with Intel processors anymore… but the Android-x86 project continues to release new builds of Android for computers with Intel and AMD chips.
The latest release? A build of Android 7.0 for developers.
In other words, you can now run Android 7.0 Nougat on a PC.
The software is based on Google’s Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code, and it’s still a work in progress.
Continue reading Android-x86 releases early build of Nougat for desktop PCs at Liliputing.
Microsoft offers Windows licenses for free to makers of tablets with 9 inch or smaller displays… but the company also offers deep discounts for makers of low-end notebooks, 2-in-1 devices, stick PCs, and all-in-one desktops.
So if you’ve ever wondered why all cheap Windows devices seem to have extraordinarily similar specs, here’s the answer: because in order to qualify for a Windows license that costs $30 or less, they need to agree to specific hardware guidelines.
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Microsoft offers Windows licenses for free to makers of tablets with 9 inch or smaller displays… but the company also offers deep discounts for makers of low-end notebooks, 2-in-1 devices, stick PCs, and all-in-one desktops.
So if you’ve ever wondered why all cheap Windows devices seem to have extraordinarily similar specs, here’s the answer: because in order to qualify for a Windows license that costs $30 or less, they need to agree to specific hardware guidelines.
Continue reading This is why you don’t see cheap Windows devices with 8GB of RAM (specs for cheap Windows licenses) at Liliputing.
Alcatel’s Xess is a 17.3 inch all-in-one Android device that you can use as a big tablet, a small TV, or… whatever it is you’d use a really big touchscreen device for.
If the 17.3 inch model is a bit too big for you, though, soon you’ll have another option: Alcatel’s parent company TCL has just introduced a new model called the Xess mini.
It’s a little smaller.
The Xess mini has a 15.6 inch touchscreen display and an adjustable kickstand built into the case, allowing you to position the tablet flat on a table or other surface or prop it up at 30 degree, 50 degree, or 75 degree angles for drawing, web browsing, or watching videos, among other things.
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Alcatel’s Xess is a 17.3 inch all-in-one Android device that you can use as a big tablet, a small TV, or… whatever it is you’d use a really big touchscreen device for.
If the 17.3 inch model is a bit too big for you, though, soon you’ll have another option: Alcatel’s parent company TCL has just introduced a new model called the Xess mini.
It’s a little smaller.
The Xess mini has a 15.6 inch touchscreen display and an adjustable kickstand built into the case, allowing you to position the tablet flat on a table or other surface or prop it up at 30 degree, 50 degree, or 75 degree angles for drawing, web browsing, or watching videos, among other things.
Continue reading TCL Xess mini is 15.6 inch all-in-one Android device at Liliputing.
Windows 10 has been available for more than a year, so it’s not surprising that most new PCs ship with the operating system. But if you really want Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 you can always install it yourself. A handful of PC vendors will even offer to load an older version of Windows for you.
But that may change with the launch of Intel’s 7th-gen Core/Kaby Lake chips and AMD’s new Bristol Ridge processors.
Continue reading Intel and AMD’s latest chips won’t support Windows 8.1 or earlier (at least not officially) at Liliputing.
Windows 10 has been available for more than a year, so it’s not surprising that most new PCs ship with the operating system. But if you really want Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 you can always install it yourself. A handful of PC vendors will even offer to load an older version of Windows for you.
But that may change with the launch of Intel’s 7th-gen Core/Kaby Lake chips and AMD’s new Bristol Ridge processors.
Continue reading Intel and AMD’s latest chips won’t support Windows 8.1 or earlier (at least not officially) at Liliputing.
Alcatel is launching a few new phones and tablets at the IFA show in Berlin this week.
But the company is also showing off a series of new devices meant to expand the company’s mobile ecosystem. That includes a new all-in-one VR headset that’s a cut above the box that comes with the Alcatel Idol 4 series smartphones, a few cameras, and several new wearable devices.
Alcatel Vision and Alcatel 360
The company’s new Vision headset is an all-in-one device that doesn’t need a smartphone or PC to work.
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Alcatel is launching a few new phones and tablets at the IFA show in Berlin this week.
But the company is also showing off a series of new devices meant to expand the company’s mobile ecosystem. That includes a new all-in-one VR headset that’s a cut above the box that comes with the Alcatel Idol 4 series smartphones, a few cameras, and several new wearable devices.
Alcatel Vision and Alcatel 360
The company’s new Vision headset is an all-in-one device that doesn’t need a smartphone or PC to work.
Continue reading Alcatel unveils new line of wearables, VR devices (and phones, tablets) at Liliputing.
Alcatel is expanding its POP 4 line of budget devices with a new 6 inch phone and 7 and 10 inch tablets.
The new Pop 4 XL and Pop 4 7 and 10 join the previously announced 5 inch Pop 4 smartphone, which has a 720p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
The Pop 4 XL is a 6 inch smartphone with a MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, a 3,500 mAH battery, and an HD IPS display with curved glass.
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Alcatel is expanding its POP 4 line of budget devices with a new 6 inch phone and 7 and 10 inch tablets.
The new Pop 4 XL and Pop 4 7 and 10 join the previously announced 5 inch Pop 4 smartphone, which has a 720p display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
The Pop 4 XL is a 6 inch smartphone with a MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, a 3,500 mAH battery, and an HD IPS display with curved glass.
Continue reading Alcatel introduces Pop 4 XL smartphone and Pop 4 tablets at Liliputing.
Samsung’s C-Lab is an incubator for projects developer by employees. First unveiled to the public in late 2015, we’ve seen C-Labs concepts including fitness trackers, hands-free voice tools for motorycle helmets, and an app that transcribes music when you hum it out loud.
This week Samsung is showing off a few new (and old) C-Lab projects at the IFA show in Berlin.
Prinker
One new project is the awkwardly named Prinker — a device that can “print on human skin.”
Basically it’s a wireless mobile printer that users non-toxic ink to print temporary tattoos that will last for up to 2 days… or until you wash them off with soap and water.
Continue reading Samsung’s newest C-Lab projects: Glasses-free 3D, temporary tattoo printer at Liliputing.
Samsung’s C-Lab is an incubator for projects developer by employees. First unveiled to the public in late 2015, we’ve seen C-Labs concepts including fitness trackers, hands-free voice tools for motorycle helmets, and an app that transcribes music when you hum it out loud.
This week Samsung is showing off a few new (and old) C-Lab projects at the IFA show in Berlin.
Prinker
One new project is the awkwardly named Prinker — a device that can “print on human skin.”
Basically it’s a wireless mobile printer that users non-toxic ink to print temporary tattoos that will last for up to 2 days… or until you wash them off with soap and water.
Continue reading Samsung’s newest C-Lab projects: Glasses-free 3D, temporary tattoo printer at Liliputing.
The HP Envy Note 8 is a Windows tablet with an 8 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display, an Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor, and pen support. It also works with an optional keyboard dock.
Released in late 2015, the tablet has a list price of $329, although it’s often on sale for less. Today it’s available for a lot less. You can pick up a new model for as little as $199, or a refurbished unit for $155.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (9-02-2016) at Liliputing.
The HP Envy Note 8 is a Windows tablet with an 8 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel display, an Intel Atom Cherry Trail processor, and pen support. It also works with an optional keyboard dock.
Released in late 2015, the tablet has a list price of $329, although it’s often on sale for less. Today it’s available for a lot less. You can pick up a new model for as little as $199, or a refurbished unit for $155.
Continue reading Deals of the Day (9-02-2016) at Liliputing.
Razer is updating its Blade line of 12.5 inch and 14 inch gaming laptops.
The new 2.8 pound, 12.5 inch Razer Blade Stealth is a portable notebook with an Intel Core i7-7500U Kaby Lake processor and Intel HD 620 integrated graphics. The notebook measures half an inch thick and offers up to 9 hours of battery life…. when not gaming.
While the integrated graphics should be good enough for some light gaming duties, you can also connect a Razer Core graphics dock if you want to use a desktop-class graphics card.
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Razer is updating its Blade line of 12.5 inch and 14 inch gaming laptops.
The new 2.8 pound, 12.5 inch Razer Blade Stealth is a portable notebook with an Intel Core i7-7500U Kaby Lake processor and Intel HD 620 integrated graphics. The notebook measures half an inch thick and offers up to 9 hours of battery life…. when not gaming.
While the integrated graphics should be good enough for some light gaming duties, you can also connect a Razer Core graphics dock if you want to use a desktop-class graphics card.
Continue reading The new Razer Blade gaming laptop features models with Kaby Lake, NVIDIA Pascal at Liliputing.
Dell is updating is Alienware gaming laptop lineup with new models featuring 13, 15, and 17 inch displays.
They all feature discrete graphics options including NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics, and they all support virtual reality systems such as the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. You can also connect any of the new laptops to an optional Alienware Graphics Amplifier, which allows you to connect a desktop graphics card to your laptop.
The 13 inch model will certainly be the most portable of the bunch, but it also might be available with one of the most vivid displays: Dell says it’ll have an optional OLED screen with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and 1ms response time.
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Dell is updating is Alienware gaming laptop lineup with new models featuring 13, 15, and 17 inch displays.
They all feature discrete graphics options including NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics, and they all support virtual reality systems such as the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive. You can also connect any of the new laptops to an optional Alienware Graphics Amplifier, which allows you to connect a desktop graphics card to your laptop.
The 13 inch model will certainly be the most portable of the bunch, but it also might be available with one of the most vivid displays: Dell says it’ll have an optional OLED screen with a 100,000:1 contrast ratio and 1ms response time.
Continue reading Alienware unveils VR-ready 13, 15, and 17 inch laptops with NVIDIA GTX 10-series graphics at Liliputing.