Back in May, PC Specialist launched the Recoil II gaming laptop, complete with a 15.6-inch high refresh rate display, an Intel 8th Gen CPU and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. It has been a few months since then and now, PC Specialist is bringing out a bigger version for those who …
Read More »Apple’s T2 chip prevents independant repairs, locking down the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro
Apple has come under fire plenty of times in the past for its unfriendly stance on third-party repairs. Now, it looks like the argument is going to spring back up again as it has been revealed that the new T2 security chip found in the 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac …
Read More »Hacker discovers iPhone passcode bypass in iOS 12
After introducing its proprietary facial recognition technology in its previous generation iPhone X, Apple still touts security as a flagship feature in the iPhone XS series. Unfortunately, the latest version of iOS 12 has reportedly given way to another ‘passcode bypass’, making it possible to access the photos and contacts …
Read More »Some iPhone XS users are struggling to charge Apple’s new flagships
Apple hasn’t had an easy time launching its new iPhone XS series, from users reporting WiFi and cell reception issues to the discovery that the camera automatically smooths the skin of its subjects. The complications don’t stop there, as users also seem to be having difficulty charging the device via …
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Read More »Apple’s iPhone Xs selfie camera faces criticism over forced skin smoothing effect
Apple’s iPhone Xs flagship range of smartphones are being hit with criticism over mandatory new camera features are smoothing out skin. This has since been dubbed “beautygate,” drawing comparisons to unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the media. Although the camera sensors on the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are almost …
Read More »Oppo set to release the world’s first smartphone with 10GB of RAM
While there have been some innovations made within the smartphone market, such as in-display fingerprint scanners, facial recognition and the push for bezel-less displays, there is a piqued interest in the increasing amount of RAM held in flagships. While Google’s Pixel 3 range is being slammed for its rumoured 4GB …
Read More »Renders show off the OnePlus 6T ahead of October launch
While the OnePlus 6T is expected to carry a similar price to performance to its predecessors, the smartphone is set to be a divisive iterative upgrade being the first in the firm’s line-up to drop the 3.5mm headphone jack. Now, an incredibly official-looking render gives us our first look into …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 3 series gets yet another leak revealing the Pixel Stand wireless charger
With Google’s Pixel 3 series leaking more than virtually any other smartphone to hit the market, some might think that there’s nothing more that could possibly be revealed that we don’t already know. Just two weeks ahead of its October 9th release date, however, yet another leak gives us a …
Read More »Qualcomm renews allegations against Apple over Intel’s new iPhone modems
It has been a while since we've had an update on this front but it does seem that the Apple/Qualcomm legal battle is still well underway. The two companies fell out last year over a licensing disagreement, which has led to a ton of different legal proceedings over the last …
Read More »OnePlus’ “Dash Charge” is the centre of a lawsuit despite the firm no longer using the term
Back in May, the EU and US patent offices rejected OnePlus’ application to trademark the term Dash Charge for its proprietary fast charging technology. Although the name has since been dropped from its marketing, complaints from Amazon and Bragi have escalated, leading the latter to file a formal dispute against …
Read More »Snapchat could be partnering with Amazon with new feature
Earlier this year, Snapchat announced its plans to utilise Visual Search in order identify things within the frame of a picture and redirect users to a webpage containing that specific item. Announcing its partnership with Amazon, Snap will use this feature to make purchases easier than ever across both platforms. …
Read More »Analysts point to high sales for iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4
This time last year, Apple's sales outlook didn't look so good as many iPhone upgraders were either holding off for the iPhone X, or just grabbing an iPhone 7. The situation seems to have improved this year with Apple's more expensive iPhone XS Max in high demand. According to Apple …
Read More »Early iPhone XS buyers are having issues with WiFi and cell reception
The iPhone XS and XS Max has begun making its way out to customers but it looks like some early adopters are having issues. Over the last few days, reports of poor WiFi connections and low cell reception have been doing the rounds. Early adopters of the new phones have …
Read More »Android 9 Pie lands on the OnePlus 6 just 45 days after launch
Android updates often take a while to reach third-party handset manufacturers, being kept exclusive to Google’s Pixel range of smartphones. OnePlus seems to be putting an end to this trend, rolling out Android Pie for the OnePlus 6 just 45 days after the update landed. With the release of Android …
Read More »ASUS is having a big sale on ROG laptops for September
Its back to school season, which means there are likely more than a few KitGuru readers currently shopping around for a new laptop to take on the go with them and enjoy some downtime with. This year, Asus has cut prices on four of its ROG laptops, delivering some pretty …
Read More »Huawei mocks Apple by handing out complimentary power banks at iPhone Xs launch
Given the popularity of Apple’s smartphones, it’s not surprising to see launch events met with huge overnight queues simply for a chance of being one of the first to own one of the new iPhone Xs range. Android rival Huawei has taken the opportunity to troll its competitor during this …
Read More »The iPhone Xs packs a smaller battery than the iPhone X but bumps up on RAM
Apple tends to be quite secretive when it comes to what exactly is under the hood of its devices. This is especially true when it comes to battery size and RAM. Fortunately, China's technology regulator is more than happy to do away with the secrecy, revealing that the iPhone Xs …
Read More »iOS 12.1 beta points towards new iPad launch next month
Over the course of this year, there have been multiple reports surrounding a new iPad Pro launch. The redesigned iPad has previously been tipped to feature Face ID, a new position for the smart connector and the potential removal of the headphone jack. This week, iOS 12.1 beta code seems …
Read More »Apple has paid its €13 billion EU tax bill but an appeal is in the works
Way back in 2014, the EU launched an investigation into Apple's tax dealings in Ireland. It took a few years, but eventually the investigation culminated in a massive €13 billion bill for Apple. The Irish government expressed its disagreement with the ruling and Apple did launch an appeal. In the …
Read More »Déjà vu hits Samsung as Galaxy Note 9 spontaneously combusts, renewing battery concerns
The progress Samsung has made to leave behind its 2016 Galaxy Note 7 debacle has been reduced to ash after a brand new Galaxy Note 9 reportedly caught fire earlier this month. This has sparked a renewed concern surrounding the supposedly “safer than ever” batteries, as the affected New Yorker …
Read More »Sources claim Apple’s Airpower wireless charging mat was ‘doomed to fail’
Last week, we noticed that two products were notably absent during Apple's 2018 iPhone keynote. The rumoured AirPods 2 refresh weren't announced but perhaps more surprisingly, Apple didn't discuss its AirPower wireless charger at all, despite announcing it over a year ago. Now we seem to know more details on …
Read More »OnePlus announces plans to break into the television market next year
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has enjoyed a lot of success in recent years, making a name for itself in the premium smartphone market for its value. In a surprising turn of events, the firm has now turned its attention to consumer based televisions in order to further challenge its rival, Samsung. …
Read More »Women slam Apple’s new iPhone Xs line-up for being too big for their hands
Flagship smartphones have steadily been getting bigger in recent years, frequently jumping above 6-inch displays and Apple’s latest line-up is no exception. With the new smartphones ranging from 5.8 inches to 6.5 inches, some women are criticising Apple’s decision to retire 2016’s iPhone SE as its last 4-inch device, claiming …
Read More »Google attempts to undermine the Apple’s 2018 iPhone launch with Pixel 3 launch pages
As expected, Google geared up some teasers for its upcoming Pixel 3 launch earlier this week in an attempt to undermine Apple’s iPhone 2018 launch. While there is nothing concrete confirming recent conspiracy theories of a third Pixel 3 entry, Google has lined up at least three launch colours for …
Read More »Huawei wants to beat Samsung by launching its own foldable phone within a year
Last week, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh stated that it was “time to deliver” on its long-promised foldable OLED handset, potentially releasing the first consumer available bendable smartphone in 2019. Huawei has something to say about that, however, as it unveils plans to beat its rival to the punchline, hoping …
Read More »OnePlus will be ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack to potentially increase battery life
Earlier this week, we got a closer look at the rumoured specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 6T, speculating camera tweaks, storage options and the firm’s “light-sensitive fingerprint sensor under the display.” It seems that the firm will also be giving up the headphone jack moving forward, however co-founder Carl Pei …
Read More »Apple is staying quiet on last year’s AirPower charger and rumoured AirPods update
Yesterday during Apple's conference, we saw exactly what we expected to see- a new Apple Watch and three new iPhones. However, there were two notably absent products in Apple's catalogue. For starters, there is still no sign of the AirPower Charger coming to market, despite being announced last year to …
Read More »Bethesda’s Todd Howard joins Apple on stage with Elder Scrolls: Blades running on iPhone Xs
While a lot of Apple's iPhone Xs launch presentation last night was fairly underwhelming, the company did introduce one cool thing. Apple has the jump on the 7nm generation with the A12 Bionic chip, housing a six-core CPU and a newly designed quad-core GPU. In order to show this off, …
Read More »Apple launches iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr
Apple's keynote is officially over and the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr are all official. The jump over to 7nm chips has begun and FaceID has completely taken over but as always, it all comes at a hefty price.
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