Despite benchmark controversies and bugs in the early stages after release, the OnePlus 5 proved to be a relatively impressive handset. Rumour has it that the company is likely to ditch its usual incremental model, dropping the 5T in favour of the OnePlus 6 set to release early next year. …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone 8 Plus is unexpectedly popping open
Just over a week after release, Apple’s new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are experiencing phone-breaking issues. The company has taken to officially investigate the issues after a handful of reports are suggesting that the new devices are popping out of their shells. An unfortunate Japanese owner of the iPhone …
Read More »Asus ROG Strix GL753VD Review (17.3″ IPS screen, RGB keyboard)
An Asus Republic Of Gamers laptop fitted with a Nvidia GTX 1050? Yes, we had to check twice.
Read More »FCC calls on Apple to activate iPhone FM chips, forgetting they don’t exist
This week, FCC chairman, Ajit Pai, called on Apple to switch on FM radio chips inside of iPhone's as a matter of public safety in the midst of recent hurricanes and floods. The commissioner named Apple as the only mobile maker to resist and it turns out, the company had …
Read More »Google’s Pixel 2 specs leaked ahead of unveiling
The Google Pixel 2 and its XL variant are set to be revealed next week, as the company is holding an event centred around the devices on October 4th. Ahead of its unveiling, however, full on specifications have begun to appear online, giving us the potential ins and outs of …
Read More »Microsoft have potentially confirmed the Surface Pro LTE release date
While Microsoft might be holding back on the Surface Book 2 until next year, its Surface keynote is still fast approaching with at least one new device expected to be unveiled next month. While at its Ignite 2017 conference, Microsoft might have just let the cat out of the bag …
Read More »Password stealing vulnerability discovered in macOS just as High Sierra starts rolling out
Today, Apple began rolling out its latest version of macOS, known as ‘High Sierra'. The update aims to give Mac users several new and useful features but unfortunately, it seems that the update also brought to light a flaw in Keychain- Apple's program to store and share passwords across multiple …
Read More »iOS 11 is draining the life out of iPhones
iOS 11 launched less than a week ago and, as expected, early adopters are in for some problems along the way. It turns out that many jumping on the new update are experiencing significant battery drain in comparison to the previous iOS 10 software, that has since been confirmed by …
Read More »The iPhone X may end up facing a delay due to short supply
We have already heard plenty of behind the scenes reports surrounding Apple's difficulties producing the iPhone X. These reports were essentially confirmed at Apple's launch event, when it was announced that the phone would start shipping in November, much later than the iPhone 8. Unfortunately, it seems that those looking …
Read More »Google is buying up HTC’s smartphone team for $1.1 billion
Google hasn't wholly acquired HTC, but the search giant has bought up HTC's smartphone team.
Read More »Google is about to acquire HTC according to emerging reports
All signs point towards a major deal going down between HTC and Google within the next 48 hours.
Read More »HP Envy x360 15 (W/ Core i7-7500U & GTX 940MX Review)
The Envy x360 15 from HP is a high-quality unit that’s taking aim at creative types, media fans and home users
Read More »Tim Cook reckons $999 is a value price for the iPhone X
So far, 2017 appears to be the year of expensive flagships. Back in August, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 8 with a $930 price tag. Now this month, Apple has upped the ante further with the iPhone X, which will launch for a staggering $999. What is perhaps more staggering …
Read More »Microsoft may hold off on the Surface Book 2 until 2018
The original Surface Book has been on store shelves for a long time at this point, so many are starting to hold off in hopes that the Surface Book 2 may appear soon. However, according to reports this week, Microsoft won't be pushing out a sequel laptop until 2018. This …
Read More »Apple will kick off the iOS 11 rollout later today, here are some of the changes coming
After several months of developer testing, IOS 11 is set to officially roll out to iPhones and iPads later today in a huge update that brings along Augmented Reality, improvements to Siri and more. The update was first showcased at WWDC earlier this year but is now ready to roll …
Read More »Samsung is finally letting Galaxy S8 and Note 8 users disable the Bixby button
While the Samsung Galaxy S8 did enjoy plenty of positive reviews, many owners have had one complaint in common- the Bixby button. Samsung's AI-driven digital assistant has its own dedicated button on the side of the phone, which has been getting in the way for many users. Thankfully, Samsung is …
Read More »Google set to launch the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on October 4th
After months of leaks and rumours, today Google officially confirmed that it will be launching its next smartphone on the 4th of October. The Google Pixel 2 is currently being manufactured by HTC, meanwhile the larger XL version will be made by LG. Google's confirmation comes just two days after …
Read More »Apple explains what went wrong with its live iPhone X Face ID demo
On Tuesday, during Apple's big iPhone X and iPhone 8 launch event, the company suffered an embarrassing moment when a live demo of the iPhone X's new Face ID tech did not go as planned. This has spread across the web like wildfire but as it turns out, the issue …
Read More »Apple quietly bumps up iPad Pro pricing following iPhone 8 and iPhone X event
In the midst of all the announcements yesterday, Apple did quietly make one change to its iPad lineup. We've known since the start of this year that 2017 was going to be tough for NAND flash and DRAM shortages and now, that seems to have caught up with Apple as …
Read More »Apple TV catches up to competitors by adding 4K and HDR
During the iPhone launch keynote, Apple shed some light on the future of its Apple TV range. With competition already offering a range of 4K enabled products, Apple are playing catch-up by finally introducing Apple TV 4K, complete with the high 3840 × 2160 pixel count and HDR functionality. Roku …
Read More »Apple launches the iPhone 8 starting at $699 and iPhone X starting at $999
This evening, Tim Cook and several other heads over at Apple all took to the stage at the Steve Jobs Theatre to formally show off a new batch of iPhones to the world. There are three iPhones on the way, the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone …
Read More »Apple will be announcing a new iPod Touch today according to last minute leak
Update: Apple's iPhone event has been and gone with no iPod Touch announcements. In an official statement, Discovery has claimed that the image circulated by 9to5Mac did not appear on its website: “On Monday, September 11th, a false rumor was reported about Discover posting information on its website about Apple’s …
Read More »Microsoft’s Surface keynote in October set to reveal new devices
Two weeks after Intel seemed to show off an unannounced Microsoft laptop, the next-generation Surface devices are pegged to be revealed next month. Invites for the company’s annual event have now been sent out, meaning we can expect “at least one” new device between October 31st and November 1st. Microsoft …
Read More »Huawei becomes second largest smartphone brand, overthrowing Apple
Smartphone manufacturer Huawei is already making good on its claims that it can beat industry leaders, with the company having overtaken Apple in terms of sales. This places the Chinese firm as the world’s second largest smartphone brand behind Samsung. Three days ago, Huawei announced that it could beat Samsung …
Read More »Qualcomm appeal against South Korea FTC order for a second time
Back in December, the South Korean Fair Trade Commission found U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm guilty of monopolistic practises, resulting in a hefty $850 million fine. Its original appeal to the Seoul High Court was denied, but Qualcomm isn’t deterred easily with the company filing a second appeal. KFTC stated at the …
Read More »Will Apple’s HomePod Change The Security Game?
Apple has an indomitable need to be the first – to develop the first versions of products for the earliest of adopters. That’s why it should be no surprise that when smart home products began hitting the market, Apple felt the need to launch a line of their own to …
Read More »Three UK steps up legal action against Ofcom’s 5G limitation
Back in July, Ofcom imposed a new limitation restricting the amount of the 5G spectrum that mobile providers can buy to 37 percent. A lot has snowballed since then, with UK mobile companies Three gearing up a legal challenge to Ofcom’s decision and Vodafone saying this legal action will “unnecessarily …
Read More »All Nokia smartphones are set to receive Android Oreo
Two weeks ago, Android 8.0 Oreo officially launched, aiming to improve battery life, stability and security. While new updates can either take a while to appear on certain devices or not come at all, HMD Global has announced that all Nokia Android smartphones will in fact be getting the Oreo …
Read More »More sources claim the ‘iPhone 8’ will start at $999
We have been hearing rumours about Apple's tentatively named ‘iPhone 8' for well over a year at this point but it is starting to look like you would need that long just to save up for it. Lately, we've been hearing rumours that this iPhone could end up starting close …
Read More »Huawei claims it can beat Samsung and Apple with new Kirin 970 chip
Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has a new flagship on the way next month, with the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro due out on October 16th. The company is claiming that it can beat the dominating companies by making use of faster Kirin 970 chips with built in artificial intelligence. Huawei’s …
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