Metallic design, May launch tipped for Samsung’s C series smartphones

As you might already know, Samsung is working on a new ‘C’ series of smartphones, with the SM-C5000 being spotted on Zauba last month and on Geekbench recently, revealing some of its key specs.

Now, thanks to a new report, we know a bit more about the new series. The report says that the C series will feature thin metallic bodies, and is expected to launch in the month of May (next month). As for the launch markets, the phones are expected to be exclusive to China.

Aside from the SM-C5000, a C7000 model is also said to be in the works, although not much is known about it at the moment….

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New Nubia Z11 Mini teasers focus on device’s camera

Nubia (the ZTE sub-brand) has released a couple of new teasers of its upcoming Z11 Mini smartphone. The teasers focus on the device’s camera, with one of them confirming that the phone will come with an updated NeoVersion camera system, and saying that it will be “Simply Beautiful.”

Another teaser – which the Chinese company shared on its Facebook page – features a jumping cheetah being snapped, effectively conveying that the device’s camera will be very fast.

Meanwhile, the company’s GM Ni Fei revealed that the camera will come with a new feature dubbed Clone Mode, although he…

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Microsoft’s Frustrating View Of The Laptop Of The Future

Microsoft’s first true laptop, is a curious affair. The Surface Book is Microsoft’s view of where Windows 10 and laptop hardware will move in the future. There’s a certain maturity in this portable device that has clearly grown out of the Surface Pro range of tablets. But there’s also an air of naivety about what is needed in a very high-end laptop.

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Meet The Robot That Could Replace R2-D2 Thanks To Shark Tank And Robert Herjavec

Move over R2-D2. Don’t let the Millennium Falcon’s door hit you in the ass on the way out. You’re being replaced by another robot that’s not only much cuter but also more cuddly. And it can speak in English and Spanish. Its name is TROBO the Storytelling Robot, created to teach kids ages two to five about STEM: science, technology, engineering and math.

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