Earlier this year, we learned that Apple is internally testing two designs for a foldable iPhone, with a particular focus on the durability of the hinge. Now, new reports indicate that Apple's foldable iPhone will feature an 8-inch foldable display and will arrive in 2023.
Read More »Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier showcase announced
Almost 25 years after its initial release, Final Fantasy VII is back in the spotlight, with the remake coming out last year to great success, a remaster of the remake on its way soon, and many new experiences still to come. Square Enix has now announced a Final Fantasy VII …
Read More »EU finds Apple in breach of competition law, sides with Spotify
Earlier this week, it was reported that the European Commission would bring antitrust charges against Apple soon for breaking competition laws. Now, everything is official, with the commission finding that Apple is “in breach of EU competition law” with its 30 percent revenue cut and other iOS policies. The EU …
Read More »Samsung overtakes Apple to become biggest smartphone maker in Q1 2021
Last year, Apple was able to overtake Samsung to become the world's biggest smartphone maker in late 2020, but it looks like Apple's reign didn't last long. During the first quarter of 2021, Samsung took back the crown, accounting for a fifth of global smartphone shipments. As reported by Reuters, …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey is the first laptop to feature the RTX 3050 Ti GPU
Samsung Unpacked just took place this week and this time around, Samsung introduced a new gaming laptop – the Galaxy Book Odyssey. While we have seen listings and rumours about laptops equipped with an RTX 3050 Ti GPU, the Galaxy Book Odyssey is the first one to be officially announced. …
Read More »Xbox Series X/S and PS5 gamepads now supported on iOS
The Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 consoles have been out for quite some time now, each with a new controller. Back in November, Apple confirmed it would be bringing support for these new gamepads to iOS, now six months later, that support has finally arrived. As part of the …
Read More »Apple Silicon M2 processor reportedly already in production
Apple embarked on a journey to create its own processors several years ago, which culminated in the launch of the M1, an ARM-based chip that now powers Macs and iPads. A successor is already in the works though and according to sources this week, Apple's M2 chip is already in …
Read More »Apple will reportedly face EU antitrust charges this week
The European Commission has launched several antitrust investigations against Apple over the years, including a big investigation over iOS App Store policies and Apple's 30 percent revenue cut. Now, Apple will reportedly face antitrust charges in the EU later this week. According to Financial Times (via The Verge), the European …
Read More »Apple faces lawsuit for telling users they can “buy” content on iTunes
It looks like Apple will have another legal battle on its hands soon. Currently, the company is facing a class action lawsuit over the iTunes store, with customers taking issue with the company's handling of purchased content. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter this week, Apple is facing a putative …
Read More »Hackers have stolen confidential Apple schematics, demand $50M ransom
This week, Apple has reportedly been targeted by a group of hackers known as REvil, who claim to have gained schematics for upcoming Apple products from one of the company's suppliers. The group is also demanding a $50 million ransom. As reported by The Record, the hacking group obtained confidential …
Read More »Here’s everything Apple announced during the Spring Loaded event
Apple's Spring Loaded event took place last night as planned and as expected, new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models were announced. However, the announcements didn't stop there, as Apple also unveiled a new Apple TV, new iMac models, AirTag and a new purple colourway for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini.
Read More »ASUS TUF Dash F15 Review w/ Tiger Lake H35
We check out Intel's Tiger Lake H35 i7-11370H CPU inside this ASUS laptop
Read More »Apex Legends officially revealed for mobile
Just under two years after it was first announced that Apex Legends would eventually make its way to mobile, the first-person battle royale game is finally here – almost. The “specially designed for touchscreens” shooter will be entering beta this Spring, with a full release later on. Making the announcement, …
Read More »LG will offer Android upgrades for some devices up to Android 13
Earlier this month, LG officially announced that it is closing down its mobile division and will no longer produce smartphones. However, some pre-existing devices will continue to get updates, seemingly for the next couple of years. LG's South Korean team has said that up to three years of updates will …
Read More »Microsoft introduces the Surface Laptop 4 with Intel or AMD processors
We've seen plenty of leaks for Microsoft's Surface Laptop 4 over the last month. We can now put an end to those, as the Surface Laptop 4 has been officially announced, complete with options for Intel 11th Gen Core processors or Ryzen 4000 series processors. There will be two AMD …
Read More »Apple to announce new iPad Pro at event next week
For a while now, insiders have claimed that we can expect the next major Apple event some time in April. Now, it appears that Siri has spilled the beans, revealing that Apple will hold its next event on the 20th of April. As spotted by MacRumors, if you currently ask …
Read More »Apple facing display shortages for upcoming Mini LED iPad Pro
We've known for a while now that Apple is planning to launch a new iPad Pro with an upgraded Mini LED display in 2021, but the global tech shortage may get in the way. According to sources this week, Apple suppliers are struggling with yield rates for the new iPad …
Read More »OnePlus 9 Pro is overheating, fix could take ‘weeks’
OnePlus' latest flagship phone, the 9 Pro, has only been out for a few weeks but it appears to have hit a pretty significant stumbling block. Multiple users have reported that their devices are overheating, often – but not exclusively – when using the camera app. OnePlus says it is …
Read More »Alienware launches its first AMD-powered laptop in 14 years
Alienware has recently announced the Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition, marking the return of AMD-powered laptops to its extensive portfolio of gaming PCs. The last laptop Alienware launched with an AMD processor was back in 2007, featuring the now ancient AMD Turion 64 Mobile ML-44. The new Alienware m15 R5 …
Read More »Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 packs Snapdragon 888, dual-battery, 144Hz display and more
It looks like ASUS ROG and Razer have some new competition in the gaming smartphone market. Today, Lenovo is announcing the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2, which looks to be an absolute powerhouse with high-end specifications throughout.
Read More »Apple facing production delays for MacBooks and iPads
While Apple has mostly managed to maintain its production through the pandemic, the global chip shortage is finally starting to have an impact on the company. According to a new report, Apple is facing production delays for MacBooks and iPads due to component shortages. According to Nikkei, “a portion of …
Read More »Microsoft to launch Surface Laptop 4 next week
Last month, we learned that Microsoft was nearing the launch of the Surface Laptop 4, featuring both Intel and AMD configuration options. We now have more details, as Microsoft went live early with support pages for these unannounced laptops. According to WinFuture, the Surface Laptop 4 will include Ryzen 4000 …
Read More »LG might be planning to upgrade ‘selected devices’ to Android 12 despite mobile division closure
This week, LG officially announced that it is shutting down its mobile business and will no longer make or sell smartphones. However, LG says it will continue to offer Android OS updates, with some devices set to get Android 12. As spotted by XDA Developers, LG's Korean press release regarding …
Read More »LG confirms it is shutting down its smartphone business
Last week, local reports from South Korea claimed that LG was indeed shutting down its smartphone business after buyout negotiations with several interested companies fell through. At the time, LG claimed that “every possibility is still on the table” but that changed today, with LG making the decision official. In …
Read More »Apple Arcade adds over 30 new games
Apple Arcade was created with the intention to bring greater awareness to the many great video games available on mobile platforms. With a monthly subscription, iOS users could get their hands on a wide range of interesting and unique games, none of which have any microtransactions. Though things have been …
Read More »MSI announces Summit E Flip laptops powered by “Next Gen” GeForce RTX graphics
MSI has introduced its new Summit E Flip series of business laptops. Featuring Tiger Lake-U processors and up to an RTX 3050 laptop GPU, the series consists of two thin convertible laptops: the E13 Flip Evo and the E16 Flip. The MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo is a compact laptop …
Read More »LG to shut down its smartphone business
We learned back in January that LG was considering shutting down or selling off its smartphone business. Now, it seems that the company has made a decision, with reports indicating that LG is indeed done with smartphones. According to sources speaking with The Korea Times, LG is pulling out of …
Read More »RTX 3050/Ti laptop GPU leak shows huge performance gains over GTX 1650 Ti
A new leak has surfaced, giving us more early details for Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti GPUs for laptops. A new report this week is claiming details on specifications and more importantly, performance, with comparisons between the RTX 3050 and other Nvidia laptop GPUs. According to Notebookcheck, …
Read More »Samsung A7 Lite entry-level tablet leaks with images and specs
Back in February, we learned that Samsung was planning two new tablets to launch over the Summer – the Galaxy A7 Lite and the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. While we still don't know much about the cheaper Tab S7, reports this week have revealed the specifications for the Galaxy A7 …
Read More »TSMC to begin producing Apple A15 chips based on enhanced 5nm process
Apple is making progress on this year's iPhone, with the latest reports indicating that the company will once again work with TSMC to build the SoC. This year's iPhone will be powered by the A15 chip, based on TSMC's 5nm process technology and mass production is kicking off soon. According …
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