Benjie Sambas

iPad Mini 5 release date, specs rumors: Did this year's iPad Pro push back new iPad Mini?
If the timetable for Apple's release of previous iPad iterations is to be considered a pattern, a new iPad Mini is expected to come out this year. However, Apple has already released a small iPad, the 2016 edition of the iPad Pro. Did this new flagship offset the supposed release of the iPad Mini 5?

Microsoft Surface Book 2 release date rumors: New Surface Book to launch next month?
According to speculations, Microsoft will be readying a major update to the Windows 10 platform in September, and the reveal will go together with a number of new Surface lineup releases. However, recent rumors suggest that at least one Surface product is ready as early as next month.

Nexus 7 2016 rumors: will it appear at Google I/O Conference before releasing in latter part of 2016?
Previous rumors have said that Google is targeting an early release fir some of its Nexus flagship lineups, including a refreshed version of its Nexus 7 tablet. However, some observers are not that keen on the idea of a new Nexus tablet appearing before an anticipated smartphone flagship.

Android N release date news: Next Android iteration arriving in September?
Previous rumors say that the new Android N platform will be released soon. However, with the new version still in its testing stages, it can be expected that the Android N full version will take some time to roll out, maybe even later in the year.

'Pokémon GO' release date news: announcement expected this week; fresh gameplay footage leaks surface online
While developer Niantic and publisher Nintendo is cracking down on leaksters, gameplay footage of the beta version of the upcoming "Pokémon GO" augmented reality title continues to crop up. Meanwhile, speculations suggest that a big announcement may be coming up this week.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 release date, specs rumors: next iteration may not come before 2017?
Previous rumors said that since Microsoft is readying a major update for its platform for later this year, the tech giant will need launching devices to showcase the improvements, and one of the flagships will be the Surface Pro 5.

Huawei Mate 9 release date rumors: New Mate 9 possibly set for year's end, will it trump the P9 lineup?
Huawei is currently enjoying its flagship success with the P9, with its dual-cam setup co-engineered by Leica. But speculations suggest that the China-based tech company has another flagship project in the pipeline. It is said that the upcoming Mate 9 flagship will dominate the current P9 as Huawei's premium flagship lineup by the end of the year.

OnePlus 3 release date: new OnePlus flagship might have two variants
Speculations suggest that the next OnePlus flagship will come out as a full lineup, with the OnePlus 3 having at least two versions.

Asus ZenFone 3 release date, specs news: will we get an announcement on ZenFone 2 follow-up May 30?
In a series of new flagship releases these recent months, fans are wondering when Asus will announce the follow-up to its successful ZenFone 2 lineup. It looks like fans will not have that long to wait, as speculations suggest the ZenFone 3 lineup may appear by the end of the month.

'Battlefield 5' release date PS4, XBox One news: Franchise starts over as 'Battlefield 1'
Fans have been expecting that developer DICE will be following up their first-person shooter franchise with "Battlefield 5," after the success of "Battlefield 4." However, the developer surprised fans with a new development, as it is revealed that the new upcoming series installment will be titled "Battlefield 1."

'Persona 5' release date news: Game finally gets release date; new trailer launches
Originally, the next installment in the original "Megami Tensei: Persona" franchise was to launch before 2015 ended. However, developer Atlus decided to postpone the release. The game now has a late 2016 release date, as "Persona 5" is confirmed to launch on Sept. 15.

PlayStation Neo release date: mixed reactions to the console from industry observers
Speculations suggest that Sony is readying an upgraded console for launch this year. Dubbed the PlayStation Neo, the upcoming system is drawing mixed reactions from observers.

'Fallout 4' DLC, updates: Mods releasing soon to Xbox one and PS4; patch 1.5 is live
A new update has rolled out for the post-apocalyptic game "Fallout 4." With the patch 1.5 now live, developer Bethesda also has an additional surprise for fans, as it reveals that modding will also come out for the console versions soon.

'Final Fantasy 15' release date, gameplay: Square Enix updates gamers on Regalia, tie-in movie
While fans need to wait a bit longer before the latest in the long-running and hugely popular "Final Fantasy" series hits the shelves later this year, Square Enix keeps updating the fans with teasers and details about the upcoming "Final Fantasy XV" saga.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced specs leak: under-the-hood specs revealed in leaked PDF document
While Samsung continues to expand its smartphone lineup, speculations suggest that the South Korea-based tech giant is also looking to develop its tablet iterations. Reportedly, there is a new iteration in the works, dubbed the Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced.

'Pokémon Z' release date 2016: rumors point to delays; device may launch 2017
Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the sequel to the "Pokémon X and Y" game. However, the so-called "Pokémon Z" may not be coming soon and its expected launch this year may even get delayed, with the game said to be rolling out next year instead.