Apple have had an incredible year, breaking all sales records and currently hold more money than the US government. Behind the scenes however, Steve Jobs is still technically, on medical leave. Jobs took leave over six months ago, trying to distance himself a little from the everyday processes within the …
Read More »iPhone 5 spotted in public ?
While the Apple fanboys wait for the iPhone 5, 9to5Mac have apparently got a picture of the product, which they claim was being used by an Apple employee in public. While the image above is hardly proof of the new phone, 9to5Mac claim to have contacted the source to check …
Read More »iPhone 5 cases hit china before launch
As usual, it appears the Chinese have started selling cases for the upcoming iPhone 5, long before the phone itself is actually available. AppleInsider have written a report which indicates that the iPhone 5 cases are available everywhere in China. Chinese trade site Alibaba.com are selling the silicon cases for …
Read More »Nokia still struggling: drop to 15% marketshare
Nokia have been restructuring as they try to bounce back from one of their toughest years on record. Latest reports however show that they have slipped to third place in the global market, dropping to 15 percent share. Nokia drop behind Apple and Samsung with 19 percent and 18 percent …
Read More »Apple have more money than US government
Steve Jobs will go down in history as one of the most successful leaders of all time, as Apple continue to grow into one of the largest companies in the world. Latest reports show that Apple now have more cash on hand than the US government. Washington have a total …
Read More »Apple to improve battery life with ‘jelly rolls’
Whether you like The Macbook range of computers or not, very few will argue that Apple have been at the forefront of pushing battery life in recent years. This is set to continue as they have a new concept for battery improvements with ‘jelly rolls' all contained within a single …
Read More »BBC release iPad application
The BBC have launched a new iPad application targeting 11 countries across the globe. The application is free, but to watch shows there is a charge of €6.99 a month/€49.99 for a yearly subscription. Initially, the US is not included, with the organisation focusing on Western Europe, Belgium, France, Austria, …
Read More »5 million Galaxy S II phones sold
As we reported yesterday, Samsung have the top selling Google Android Tablet in the shape of the Galaxy Tab. Latest news in from the channel show that Samsung have already sold 5 million Galaxy S II phones via preorders. The Galaxy S II is Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, which is …
Read More »Wacom Bamboo Stylus for iPad Review
Many touchscreen devices these days are designed to be used with your fingers, therefore negating the need for a stylus. But, in some circumstances, having a stylus to accompany your device is preferable. For example, taking notes and sketching can be difficult with a finger but is much easier when …
Read More »Android tablets will overtake Apple iPad: report
Research firm Informa announced some interesting analysis today, claiming that sales of Google Android tablets will surpass Apple's iPad by 2016. Informa are claiming that Apple's current 75 percent dominance will drop to 39 percent by 2015, while Google Android will grow to 38 percent. David McQueen, a member of …
Read More »Microsoft showcase new ‘Mango’ phone
Microsoft have showcased the new ‘Mango' edition of their Windows Phone platform in Tokyo. The phone is the first in a new range of products which will be released between now and the end of the year and Microsoft are hoping that the new range will help drive sales in …
Read More »Rumor: Apple working on super thin 15 & 17 inch laptop
According to well known gossip site MacRumors, Apple are working on a new ultra slimline 15 inch laptop and they are reporting that it is in the ‘late testing' stages at Apple HQ. Apple have had huge success with their MacBook Air range, as people queue to buy into the …
Read More »HTC want to make peace with Apple
As regular readers of Kitguru will already know, Apple and HTC are in the middle of some legal wranglings over a patent dispute. HTC want to sit down with Apple and end the stalemate. HTC have said they are willing to negotiate with Apple to settle the patent battle, but …
Read More »Survey shows 35 percent will buy iPhone 5
We generally take surveys with a large pinch of salt, but the latest poll from PriceGrabber shows that 35 percent of people from an audience of 2,852 consumers are planning to buy a new iPhone 5, when it is released. 52 percent of people polled claim they will buy the …
Read More »Research In Motion cutting 2,000 jobs
Research In Motion have announced that they will be cutting 11 percent of their workforce, making 2,000 redundant. The company have been struggling in recent months and the streamlining process is set to help them cope in the tough economic climate. Research In Motion have been finding it hard maintaining …
Read More »ARM to wrestle Acer designs from Intel and AMD?
So far, majors have been sticking to Intel and AMD for laptop designs like fly paper, but next week Acer looks to break ranks and push out ARM solution in attempt to recover some of its old market share. Old company has tumbled from 1st to 4th in second quarter …
Read More »Android operating system, is it secure?
The Android Operating system is coming under fire after a hacker published a report showing that passwords were just listed as plain text. Well known publication HackerNews has highlighted that Android passwords are not stored securely and are easily accessible from the phone, if you know what area to look …
Read More »China start shutting unauthorised Apple Stores
Chinese authorities have closed two stores in Kunming that were using the Apple logo without authorisation. Kitguru has reported in the last couple of weeks on the exposure of unofficial Apple stores which are selling genuine goods. Apple haven't been forced to intervene as two stores were ordered to close …
Read More »Apple may launch white iPod Touch
9to5mac have received photos of what appears to be a forthcoming white iPod Touch device. The legitimacy of the photos can not be confirmed however they do seem to be based around the fourth generation iPod touch build standards. Concord Security analyst Ming Chi Kuo said earlier that a new …
Read More »Unofficial Apple store ‘We don’t sell fakes’
Earlier in the week we reported on a fake Apple store in China which has been the centerpoint of media frenzy in the last couple of days. Leading news organisation Reuters decided to investigate the store and they found that while customers were angry, staff were defiant. After the media …
Read More »RIM Playbook gets approval for US government
Research In Motion might be struggling in the consumer market, but they have received certification for use within the U.S. Government. RIM said that the Playbook now has Federal Information Processing Standard Certification – meaning it can be used within the official federation government agencies. According to RIM, this is …
Read More »Apple considering a bid for Hulu
Apple are apparently in talks to bid for the video streaming service Hulu, according to sources close to Bloomberg. They were unwilling to reveal the source under claims that the person is not authorised to talk about the subject. According to the report, Hulu offer a subscription streaming service which …
Read More »Over 1 million copies of OSX Lion sold in first day
I said last month that Apple had the ultra low £20.99 price point of their new OSX ‘Lion' right on the mark. It appears that my views have now been shared by many Macintosh users, as Apple are claiming that over 1 million people have already downloaded OSX Lion, in …
Read More »Fake Apple store in China continues to confuse
A blogger on BirdAbroad wrote an article about a fake Apple store in Kunming which has since been picked up by many of the major news sites. In surprise relevations, it appears that the four genuine Apple stores in the province are being ‘supplemented' by a fake store, outside Apple …
Read More »Can Nokia fight back to profit?
While Apple have released financial reports indicating huge growth, other companies have been struggling in the current climate to make profits. Nokia released their results yesterday and it is clear they are facing tough times in the year ahead. Nokia were once the leaders in the mobile space and had …
Read More »Apple release new MacBook Air, packs quite a punch
Apple have released their long awaited MacBook Air, based around the Sandybridge platform. There has been much talk about the new superportable machine before it was released. The new MacBook Air computers ship with Core i5 and Core i7 processors and start at £849.00 inc vat in the UK. The …
Read More »Apple keeping options open for CEO replacement
Steve Jobs hasn't been well now for some time, and as we have reported in the past, he recently took some medical leave to get some rest and recuperate. The Wall Street Journal have an article up today which would seem to show that the Apple board of directors are …
Read More »Apple release OSX Lion today while profits soar
As expected, Apple's recent profits have broken records, achieving $28.57 billion in revenue for the second quarter of the year. With sales showing 9 million iPads and 20 million iPhones, it appears that the company can do no wrong. Today, Apple are due to release the latest version of their …
Read More »IDC report shows iPad taking 11% of PC Market
The iPad continues to grow from strength to strength as the latest reports from IDC show that Apple's tablet is now hogging 11% of the PC market. IDC are a well respected organisation, and their report, published in the last week highlights that Apple are continuing to see growth. Worldwide …
Read More »Apple stores getting ready for OSX Lion rollout
The Apple audience are patiently waiting on OSX Lion to be released and the latest news shows that the operating system is said to be at the retail stores, ready for showroom floor placement. Macintosh news site sources are also claiming that AppleCare support staff are receiving training on the …
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