Leaks surrounding the OnePlus 7 series have ramped up over the past week, painting a vivid picture of the upcoming ‘flagship killers’. It doesn’t seem as though the rumour mill is slowing down however, as even more information has come to light surrounding the Pro model. While it is believed …
Read More »TSMC will reportedly use 7nm ‘Pro’ chip in this year’s iPhones and 6nm in 2020
Apple’s upcoming range of iPhones are said to house the tentatively titled A13 processor, which will reportedly use an updated version of TSMC’s 7 nanometre process dubbed N7 Pro. Following this, TSMC has also been working on a 6nm fabrication that should be ready in time for Apple’s 2020 line-up. …
Read More »Intel drops out of 5G mobile modem market, will focus on other areas instead
Earlier today, Apple and Qualcomm announced that they would be dropping all lawsuits against each other. The settlement comes with a new six-year licensing agreement between the two companies. Shortly after this announcement, Intel curiously announced that it would be dropping development on 5G mobile modems. Intel has never quite …
Read More »Apple and Qualcomm surprisingly drop all lawsuits and strike a new licensing agreement
The Qualcomm-Apple legal battle has been incredibly interesting to follow over the last couple of years but it looks like both sides are finally ready to lay their swords down.
Read More »OnePlus 7 leaks flood in ahead of reported May 14 launch
An abundance of leaks is almost customary at this point, as OnePlus reportedly gears up for the release of its next flagship smartphone next month. Rumours are suggesting that there will be three devices in the OnePlus 7 line-up, a first for the company that casts doubt on the iterative …
Read More »Microsoft lobbies against the proposal of a ‘Right to Repair’ bill in the US
For years, Apple has discouraged self-repair on its devices in favour of AppleCare, a closed warranty system that ensures upkeep should anything bad happen – for a price. While Microsoft has always been seen on the other side of the fence, it seems as though the company isn’t so different …
Read More »Google will deliver Android updates via the Play Store, starting with Pixel smartphones
Like its iOS rival, updates to the Android operating system have been carried out through the Settings application since its commercial release in 2008. It seems as though this is set to change with the introduction of Android Q later this year, as a new Play Store APK shows system …
Read More »Reports suggest that Samsung’s smartphone trade-in system is borked
Like many of its competitors, Samsung offers its own trade-in scheme as incentive to upgrade to its latest and greatest smartphones. Unfortunately, something somewhere seems to have gone terribly wrong, as a rise in complaints suggest that users are being wrongfully rejected for their eligible devices. Samsung has often been …
Read More »Nexus 6P owners will finally receive compensation from Google and Huawei
Although the Nexus 6P was undoubtedly a success in terms of sales, owners of the smartphone ran into trouble when an update sent the device into a never-ending “bootloop”. It’s taken brand-owner Google and manufacturer Huawei two years to come up with an agreement after pointing the finger in the …
Read More »Acer unveils new ConceptD range, spanning across mixed reality headsets, desktops, laptops and monitors
Last night, Acer rounded up journalists in New York City to show off a huge range of upcoming launches for 2019. We've already covered most of the gaming oriented stuff, with coverage for new Predator systems and monitors, as well as Nitro and Helios laptops. Now, we are turning our …
Read More »Acer refreshes Nitro 7 and Nitro 5 gaming laptops
So far today, we've seen plenty of announcements for the revamped, 2019 range of Acer Predator products, including a new monitor, a new desktop and two new Helios series laptops. Now, our attention is turning to the Acer Nitro series, which strikes a decent balance between price and performance. Today …
Read More »Acer Helios 700 and Helios 300 laptops unveiled with Intel 9th Gen and RTX graphics
Aside from new desktops and high refresh rate monitors, Acer's event today also featured plenty of new laptops. Today, we were able to get a look at the new Predator Helios 700 and the Helios 300, tackling the high-end and mid-range gaming laptop markets. The Acer Predator Helios 700 is …
Read More »RED Hydrogen One Titanium now available, early pre-orderers will get it for free
Last year, there was a lot of excitement surrounding the RED Hydrogen One. The initial pitch included a ‘holographic' display and even a Titanium body. Over time, various delays set the device back and while an aluminium version did release last year, the Titanium edition was pushed back to Q1 …
Read More »Store leak confirms Pixel 3a name, while Google reportedly tests the handsets in India
Rumours of Google’s mid-range smartphone efforts have been circulating for quite some time, but a leak from the company’s own store earlier this month confirms that the Pixel 3a series is on its way. This model is said to be accompanied by a Pixel 3a XL, as Google reportedly conducts …
Read More »Snapchat finally gives Android the love it deserves with a from-the-ground-up rebuild
With Snapchat’s expansion into short film and video game territories, Android users would be forgiven for feeling as though the company had forgotten about them in recent months. Thankfully, that’s all about to change as the long-promised Android rebuild of Snapchat has finally launched. In comparison to its Apple iOS …
Read More »AMD launches 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO and Athlon Pro mobile processors
AMD has officially begun rolling out its next generation laptop processors, with 2nd Gen Ryzen PRO and AMD Athlon PRO hitting the market, complete with Radeon Vega graphics on board
Read More »ASUS ROG Phone 2 might be launching later this year
Back in 2017, Razer brought back the idea of a ‘gaming phone' with the launch of the Razer Phone. Not long after, ASUS launched its own ROG Phone with a similar focus on appealing to gamers with a high refresh rate display and various peripherals. The ROG Phone has been …
Read More »Apple’s 2019 iPhone line-up is rumoured to alter chassis sizes for biggest camera sensor yet
While it’s all but certain that Apple’s 2019 line-up of iPhones will stick with the Lightning Cable over USB-C, not much else is known about the upcoming smartphones. Industry insiders expected an iterative upgrade to the firm’s current range; however new reports are suggesting that all models will sport a …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S10+ owner fools biometric security with a 3D printed fingerprint
Samsung Galaxy S10’s flagship ultrasonic scanning technology has been bested by a 3D printed fingerprint.
Read More »Netflix is dropping Apple AirPlay support due to ‘technical limitations’
In a sudden turn of events, Netflix has announced that it is dropping support for Apple's AirPlay feature.
Read More »Razer rolls out update tool to fix security vulnerability in some Blade laptops
Since the revelation of Spectre and Meltdown, there has been an increased focus on CPU and chipset security. Last year, a vulnerability was discovered in Intel's ‘Manufacturing Mode' for laptop CPUs, which leaves systems vulnerable to certain attacks. Recently, it was discovered that a number of Razer laptops were left …
Read More »Delays caused by the potential Huawei 5G ban could cost the UK £6.8 billion
UK regulators have yet to decide a course of action since identifying significant security issues in Huawei’s 5G network, with many fearing the price of an outright ban. Researchers have determined that eschewing the company from networks could cost the UK its potential leadership role in coverage and set the …
Read More »Google patents quick changing wristbands, suggesting the Pixel Watch might be on its way
Rumours of a Pixel Watch came to a head at the start of the year, as Google acquired Fossil’s smartwatch technology for $40 million. Although the company has yet to make anything official with its Pixel branding, a new patent pertaining to quick changing wristbands shows that Google does intend …
Read More »Snapchat launches ad-supported titles under its new Snap Games service
Snapchat is struggling to stay relevant against evolving competition from Instagram, Twitter and a range of other rivals, prompting the company to release a line-up of Original short-form scripted shows. In an equally daring move, the app has now unveiled Snap Games, a service which allows friends to play ad-supported …
Read More »Apple HomePod gets its first permanent price cut
It has been almost two years since Apple first launched the HomePod, its Siri-powered smart speaker. During that time, Apple hasn't really usurped Amazon or Google with their cheaper Echo and Home smart speakers. Things might start to pick up a little bit though, as an official price cut has …
Read More »Sony set to layoff as many as 2,000 workers in its mobile shake-up
As a result of its perceived 95 billion yen (£655m/$863m) loss, Sony closed down its China-based smartphone factory last week. Now, reports are suggesting that Sony will make up to half of its mobile division redundant by next year, resulting in the loss of 2,000 jobs. Sony’s staggering losses from …
Read More »Japan Display will reportedly receive a $1bn investment and supply Apple Watch OLEDs
As Apple’s largest LCD supplier, Japan Display has suffered at the industries switch to OLED panels and diminishing iPhone sales. Fortunately, an outside investment close to $1 billion is set to bolster the company’s OLED production capacity, reportedly helping to secure a deal to supply screens for the Apple Watch …
Read More »Google has stopped selling the Pixel 2 series
Google has begun phasing out its second-generation Pixel 2 and 2 XL smartphones by redirecting the URL to the newer Pixel 3. While many are speculating that this has something to do with the budget Pixel 3 Lite supposedly on its way to challenge the iPhone XR, it is simply …
Read More »Samsung commits to monthly security patches for Galaxy S10, S7 moves to quarterly
Over the last couple of years, Google has been pushing its Android partners to do a better job of keeping on top of security updates. As one of the largest Android phone makers around, Samsung has been one of the focus points here. This week, Samsung updated its security patch …
Read More »After a lengthy delay, Apple has cancelled its AirPower wireless charger
Way back in September 2017, Apple not only announced that it would be supporting Qi wireless charging on its iPhones going forward, but also announced the AirPower charging mat. This was a fairly ambitious product, which would support wireless charging for up to three devices at once. Apple has been …
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