We all know that nothing lasts forever. Even Bill Gates famously used to hold an annual dinner party for the bosses of companies like Compaq and Novell to discuss ‘extinction' and the fact that they would all, one day, no longer exist. Right now, Apple appears to have the big …
Read More »HTC One X+ to be a modest upgrade over current model
Specifications of the HTC One X+ have been leaked by a reliable member of the XDA-Developers community, Football. If his information is correct, then the updated One X+ model will be a modest upgrade over the current One X flagship. It will include a slightly higher clocked NVIDIA Tegra 3 …
Read More »Amazon allow ‘opt out’ advertising on Kindle Fire devices
Many people aren't too happy with forced ‘advertisements' on the Kindle devices and Amazon have said that customers can pay extra to opt out. For $15 extra in America, customers can avoid viewing the ads that will be presented on the devices at random intervals. The announcement is set to …
Read More »Microsoft confirms Windows 7 will be available in 2014
Although there might be some division in the KitGuru camp, there is a definite feeling among some of us that Windows 8 is going to completely miss the mark for desktop/laptop users. News from our sources inside Microsoft, however, says that we need not fear for our interface just yet. …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy ‘iPad’ 2 10.1 now only £219
If you've been looking for a product that so similar to an iPad that Apple was forced to sue the creator and extract $1 billion in damages, then we all know Samsung is the place to go. Here at KitGuru HQ, we have just had word of an offer that …
Read More »Apple allows remote torrenting on iOS
Apple looks to have lifted its ban on torrent applications on the iOS, having allowed Conttrol, an app that lets you manage your uTorrent software remotely with the use of your iPhone. It's not the only one that's shown up on the app store either, with Apple also certifying Transmission RPC a …
Read More »MySN XMG P502 (Clevo P150EM) Notebook Review
Today we are going to look at one of MySn's fully loaded gaming notebooks, the XMG P502, which combines a powerful Ivy Bridge CPU with nVidia's all singing, all dancing GTX 680M graphics card. All of this is contained within a 15.6" form factor which isn't much more bulky than your average multimedia machine.
Read More »Intel still a long way to go, says ARM vice president
Intel may dominate the desktop market right now, but in the handset sector they haven't been able to take control. Noel Hurley, vice president for Marketing & Strategy in the Processor Division within ARM spoke out. He said that Intel still have a long way to go to catch up …
Read More »Amazon gun for Apple with new Kindle Fire
Amazon placed the spotlight on four new Kindle Fire computers yesterday, including some with a larger colour screen. They are clearly now trying to sneak a few sales away from Apple just in time for end of year sales. Amazon launched the new products just before Apple get the opportunity …
Read More »Amazon unveils three new Kindle Fire tablets
Amazon has today announced three new Kindle Fire tablets. The flagship of the series will be the Fire HD 8.9″, there is also the Fire HD 7″ and a refresh of the original Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ has a very impressive 8.9 inch 1080p IPS display in …
Read More »Android distribution stats reveal Gingerbread still dominates
The latest Android platform distribution numbers have been released, revealing that Android 2.3 Gingerbread is still present on most Android phones. The aging version of Android is still on 57.5% of devices, although it has dropped from 60.6% in August. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich encountered good growth month on …
Read More »Samsung: 20 million Galaxy S III sales in 100 days
Samsung have issued a statement to say that their Galaxy S III smartphone has sold more than 20 million units in just over three months. Samsung launched the popular smartphone in Europe in late May, powered by Google's Android operating system. They managed to get the phone to the consumer …
Read More »Nokia reveals Lumia 820 and 920 Windows Phone 8 devices
After their fair share of leaks, Nokia has officially announced the Lumia 920 flagship and Lumia 820 yesterday afternoon. The Lumia 920 retains much of the design from the Lumia 900 and offers a 4.5 inch PureMotion HD+ WXGA (1280×768) IPS display. It is also optimised for input with gloves …
Read More »More Nokia Lumia, Windows Phone 8 details revealed
While the Nokia and Microsoft event is just a few hours away, some more images of the Lumia 820 and 920 have been leaked by the same source as the wireless charging station. On the left there is the Lumia 820 in purple which is rumoured to have an 4.3 …
Read More »iPhone 5 clone company threatens legal action against Apple
While Tim Cook and his men prepare for the next iPhone press event held next week, his lawyers may have another case to prepare if the new iPhone is released in China. GooPhone has produced an Android device called the i5 and designed around leaked iPhone 5 prototypes. The important …
Read More »iPhone 5 unveiled on September 12th
It seems to have been along time coming, but Apple will finally show the iPhone 5 to press on an event held on September 12th. The company sent out invites yesterday. The invite image says ‘It's almost here' with a large '12' signifying the date. The shadow of the 12 …
Read More »Upcoming Nokia Lumias will support wireless charging
While existing smartphones have made claims to wireless charging, including Samsung's Galaxy S III, none of them have yet to deliver in any meaningful way. Today, images of a wireless charging pad for the Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 has been leaked by @evleaks. Nothing more about the wireless charging …
Read More »Nokia rumoured to be launching a Windows Phone 7.8 device
While many eyes and ears are currently set on Nokia's Windows Phone devices that will be announced this Wednesday or the impending iPhone 5 announcement, the latest rumours are hinting at a Windows Phone 7.8 device. Indeed, this is the version of Windows Phone that would be used to cheer …
Read More »ASUS rumoured to be releasing a Nexus 7 with 3G connectivity
Google and ASUS have undoubtedly set a fire under the sale of Android tablets in recent months with the launch of the Nexus 7. However, there are undoutedly those out there who may need extra features such as a rear camera, a larger 10 inch form factor or perhaps 3G connectivity. While …
Read More »Apple goes after Samsung again in amended lawsuit
The relative peace between Apple and Samsung following trial results in California and Japan has come to an end. Over the weekend Apple has amended a previous lawsuit that targeted only the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to include “at least” 21 new devices. The Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note and Galaxy …
Read More »Microsoft facing a partner revolt over Surface tablet
We spoke with industry insiders late last night in Taipei and it would appear that Microsoft are deep in negotiation with a handful of their leading partners. As we have reported before, Microsoft have irked many of their partners by announcing the release of their own Surface tablet, which will …
Read More »Apple to release new style iPhone5 headphones
It has been a while since I have heard Apple headphones, but my distant memories certainly aren't too positive. The white headphones may look cool, but when I bought my iPod many years ago I immediately ditched the suckers for a decent pair. According to Vietnamese website Tinhte it looks …
Read More »Samsung set to pass Apple costs to customers
While the press across the globe were full of insight and analysis on Apple's $1 Billion ruling against Samsung, we can't remember anyone discussing who would actually be paying for the settlement. The latest info from research company, iSuppli, seems to lay it all out clearly. It's us. There you …
Read More »HTC announces the low-end Desire X smartphone
HTC has announced its latest budget Android offering and further revives some legendary branding we haven't heard from in a little while. The device in question is the Desire X, and looks to fit in between the Desire C and One V. The design of the Desire X is heavily …
Read More »ASUS renames their Windows 8 tablets
At Computex earlier in the year ASUS unveiled the Tablet 810 and Tablet 600. These two devices were running Windows 8 and Windows RT respectively. Yesterday at IFA these tablets have reappeared, but have been renamed to the Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT. Both tablets will have an option …
Read More »Kindle ‘Paperwhite’ images leak online
Amazon are expected to announce a new Kindle next week however images of an upcoming tablet have leaked online, courtesy of The Verge. The images highlight the new device which looks very similar to older devices from Amazon. The button below the display has been removed and the bezel is …
Read More »Apple & Google leaders speak about patent issues
Apple and Google are making a peace offering by entering into talks over patent disputes. The latest news would indicate that Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Larry Page spoke last week and are expected to expand upon their initial conversation regarding company patents. Bloomberg issued the news report …
Read More »Lenovo announces smarter, slimmer Android tablets at IFA
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced that it has expanded its Ideatab product line with the Ideatab S2110A, A2107A, and A2109A. Powered by the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system, the new product lineup provides smarter, slimmer tablet designs with a variety of multimedia options at attractive price …
Read More »Google Nexus 7 Indepth Review
ASUS is very familiar with the Android tablet game, in our opinion they produce the best Android tablets out there by combining hardware grunt, design and software functionality and frequent updates. Now, the Taiwanese manufacturer has teamed up with Google to bring all of this to an almost impulse purchase …
Read More »Samsung shift focus to Windows platform
Samsung have showcased their new product range for the second half of 2012 at a tradeshow in Berlin, Germany last night. The company have been hit hard recently by Apple, being forced to pay them more than $1 billion in damages for ‘infringing' on their designs. The shift for Samsung …
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