Apple fans have been waiting with baited breath to get a hold of the upcoming book by Walter Isaacson – the authorised biography of Apple's iconic leader Steve Jobs. According to All Things D, the publication date has been pushed forward from 2012 to November this year. The book cover …
Read More »Samsung launch Galaxy Tab 10.1 on Dutch market
Samsung have been locked in legal battle with Apple over the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet computer. This isn't stopping them in the Netherlands however as they plan to release the product there today. Tamari Villani, a spokeswoman for Samsung said “The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be on …
Read More »Apple’s ‘Mothership’ Campus pictures
AppleInsider have posted pictures of the upcoming Apple 2.8 million square foot office building, which resembles something out of a science fiction movie. These pictures have been supplied by the City Of Cupertino, who are currently reviewing Apple's plans in detail. They need to ascertain if the environmental impacts could …
Read More »Mac prototype lands on ebay: bidding already at 10k
A Macintosh prototype has hit Ebay in America, and bidding is already just over $10,000. The machine is a prototype MacBook Pro which has a retractable antenna and SIM card slot. The current owner says on ebay “This auction is for a particularly unique and interesting piece of Apple hardware: …
Read More »Dell kill 5 inch Streak: Dell Streak 7 any better?
The Dell Streak was released to a mixed reception. While a niche audience adopted the 5 inch smartphone, critics weren't overly enamored with the design. Kitguru really liked it, and we reviewed it twice, following up when Dell released the 2.2 Froyo operating system. Sadly, Dell have bid adieu to …
Read More »HTC 4.5 inch Holiday prototype image leaks
The upcoming HTC Android smartphone has been seen on the internet, thanks to a leaked image. The Holiday's Prototype has a large ‘California' sticker on the back of the chassis and according to the International Business Times, it may be released in different locations with different case designs. The report …
Read More »iPhone 5 and iPad 3 get pushed out to March 2012
Speaking with an insider at one of the UK's largest chain of stores last month, we were told that during a meeting with Apple, the store was setting up for the iPhone 5 launch on 23rd September. Looks like Jobs is still fit enough to do a little shimmy and …
Read More »Android ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’ OS pictures leaked
Images of the upcoming ‘Ice Cream Sandwich' Android operating system have been leaked. The new user interface has a new application drawer and launcher system, as well as colour scheme changes and an overhauled notification bar. Android Police have detailed the new features, including a stunning panorama setting for the …
Read More »Steve Jobs ready to announce the death of Nano technology
It's been around 10 years in the making, but sources close to Apple have told KitGuru that they now believe the technology giant is ready to call an end to the development of the iPod Nano. We take a look back at this influential product's life and times. When it …
Read More »iPhone 5 – is this the new design?
MacRumors have an article detailing the upcoming iPhone 5, with some images of how it could look. With Chinese case manufacturers already producing cases for the product, the Apple oriented website have commissioned a company to create renderings. MacRumors say “The representation here, however, does show a 4 inch screen …
Read More »New Nokia WP7 Phone showcased in leaked video
The power of the internet must be a royal headache for many companies, who are often beaten to the official launch of their products thanks to leaked images and videos. The upcoming Nokia WP7 smartphones have only been discussed in passing by the press, who as yet have not received …
Read More »Two people charged with sale of iPhone 4 prototype
Two people were charged by a California county district attorney's office for the sale of an iPhone 4 prototype in 2010. Brian Hogan, 22 and Safe Wallower, 28 have been accused of misappropriation of lost property and Wallower has also been charged with possession of stolen property. Many will remember …
Read More »Amazon release web based Kindle reader
Amazon have released a web based application which allows the end user to read Kindle books directly from Safari and Chrome browsers, which includes the version of Safari which is used on the Apple iPad. TechCrunch have reported on the software – called the Kindle Cloud Reader, however Amazon have …
Read More »Apple battle with Exxon to be world’s most valuable company
Well it was bound to happen, but it did so sooner rather than later. Apple's valuation briefly went past Exxon Mobil yesterday. Exxon Mobil have held the top spot for a long time now and at the end of trading yesterday their market cap closed at $352.9 billion. Apple managed …
Read More »Want to challenge the iPad? dont release in the US then
Interesting research from researchers at Forrester highlight that Apple have totally dominated the US tablet market. If you want to launch a product to get market share then Europe looks to be a stronger bet. Apple are predicted to take 80 percent of the market in the US, according to …
Read More »Apple give MobileMe users extra 5GB storage – iCloud changeover
Current MobileMe users have currently 20GB of storage at hand, however this is going to increase to 25GB when they move to iCloud. MobileMe and iCloud accounts are different in design, but as Macrumors point out, they do have some overlapping aspects. iCloud is continuing to support Calender, Contacts, Mail, …
Read More »Android and iOS battle for US market
We have discussed the growing market for Android smartphones in many editorials on Kitguru in recent months. We have been particularly interested in a new graphic designed by JumpTap which is based on data from 83 million users in the US. The graphic highlights the incredible growth of Android in …
Read More »Upcoming iPhone to use new superslim Omnivision 8MP camera?
Good news for iPhone users, it would appear that Apple could be using the new 8 megapixel camera which is 20 percent slimmer than any other 8 megapixel in commercial use today. Omnivision have built a new camera which is only 4.7mm in height, which is reduced from 6.5mm within …
Read More »Microsoft smartphone marketshare continues to decline
The launch of the latest Windows Phone 7 has not helped Microsoft regain any marketshare. In fact according to data released by ComScore it would appear that their marketshare has dropped by 38% since the launch of the Windows Phone 7 platform. Informationweek writer Paul McDougall added “The last number …
Read More »Bullguard claim people are unaware of security for smartphones
We now expect every website and email to be a potential threat and we guard ourselves with firewalls, security software and malware protection at every corner. We also expect our ISPs to do some of the work for us in limiting the amount of spam we receive, and catching the …
Read More »Apple claim worldwide No1 spot for smartphones
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) WorldWide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, companies have shipped 106.5 million units in Q2 2011, compared to only 64.4 million units in Q2 2010. IDC predicted a 67.3% growth which was close to the actual figure of 65.4%. There is a new leader in …
Read More »Apple will unify OS with custom A6 chip
According to a report on AppleInsider, Apple are going to merge their iOS and OS X operating systems into a ‘unifed' platform for applications and cloud services. This could happen next year with the MacBook Air according to the sourced information. Peter Misek who works for Jefferies & Co wrote …
Read More »Apple decline coming, according to EA founder Trip Hawkins
Trip Hawkins, the outspoken founder of Digital Chocolate has some strong views on Apple and their future. Hawkins has a much respected history in the industry. He worked for Apple in the early 80's as a director of strategy, he also helped with their marketing during the same time. He …
Read More »iPhone 5 could double Apple market share
The iPhone 5 is one of the most lusted after pieces of technology to be released later this year and the latest views from well respected analyst Gene Munster from Piper Jaffray claim that Apple could in fact double their market share when it is released. His survey involved a …
Read More »iPhone 5 launches Friday 23rd September – say Apple sauces
Subject to change, it seems that the Cupertino giant is prepping for a launch toward the end of next month. KitGuru has its ears to the ground and managed to pick up the sound of distant Cupertino hooves. What are the implications ? [UPDATE: We have now discovered that Apple …
Read More »Android malware continues to grow
Android malware has been a problem for Google this year, with several reports published showing that Google have had to manually intervene to remove infected code. A new report however paints a rather bleak picture – if you are using Android today, you are 2.5 times more likely to experience …
Read More »Windows Phone 7 sales not impressive
Microsoft have been fairly tight lipped about Windows Phone 7 sales figures, but Informationweek have published details on their annual report which would indicate that the company has generated under $613 million from WP7. Seatlepi.com reported that Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division generated $8.716 billion. The Xbox 360 took $8.103 …
Read More »Skype for iPad hits App store, but is removed
A wide audience was happy when Skype released their software for the iPad earlier this week. Strangely the company have already removed it from the store. The ever popular chat application was sure to be heavily downloaded by iPad users, but only a short while after releasing it the company …
Read More »Samsung place hold tablet in Australia due to Apple suit
Apple has won an agreement from Samsung Electronics, meaning that the company won't sell the newest version of their tablet in Australia until a patent lawsuit in the country is resolved. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 apparently infringes ten patents from Apple which include touchscreen technology in the iPad. Apple went …
Read More »Microsoft change Windows Phone logo
Microsoft have changed their Windows Phone logo, according to Engadget. Gone is the circular icon, which has been replaced with a red square shaped version. The new logo better reflects the company branding and single tone theme. Initially it was shown at the Fujitsu IS12T event last week, but it …
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