Apple on Monday said that it has sold over 10 million iPhone 6 units in three days after the devices were launched last Friday. The record sales were conditioned by broad geographical availability of the new smartphones as well as the fact that many customers were eager to get iPhones …
Read More »ARM: Mali graphics tech does not infringe Nvidia’s patents
Chief executive officer of ARM Holdings on Monday defended the company’s Mali graphics technology in connection to a patent suit by Nvidia Corp against Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm. The executive of the technology developer said his company will assist Samsung in its legal fight with Nvidia. Samsung uses ARM’s Mali …
Read More »Google Nexus 9 tablet ‘coming very soon’
HTC hasn't made or released a tablet for a number of years but that will change very soon as the company is gearing up to reveal the Google Nexus 9, the first Nexus device from HTC since the Nexus One. According to The Wall Street Journal‘s sources, the Google-HTC partnership …
Read More »Evolution of tech to quickly make Apple Watch obsolete
It took Apple three years to develop its Watch and the result so far seems a lot better compared to other similar devices, at least from a lifestyle standpoint. Fine design and quality materials mean that Apple Watch will be quite expensive, on par with competing devices from renowned manufacturers. …
Read More »Samsung mass produces 6Gb LPDDR3 chips using 20nm process technology
Samsung Electronics this week said that is has begun to mass produce 6Gb LPDDR3 memory devices using 20nm process technology. The new mobile DRAM ICs will be used to create 3GB LPDDR3 packages for high-performance smartphones and tablets. The thin process technology will make the new LPDDR3 solutions more energy-efficient …
Read More »Toshiba to reorg PC business: to leave certain markets, focus on business PCs
Personal computer business nowadays is a tough thing that does not bring really healthy profit margins as back in the days. Therefore, it is not surprising that some of the players decide to leave the market or reorg their PC business units to ensure positive financial results. Earlier this year …
Read More »Patent monetization firm sues Apple for patent infringement by FaceTime
Itus Corp., a company that buys patents with the purpose of monetization, on Thursday sued Apple for patent infringement. The plaintiff accuses that the defendant's FaceTime software infringes its patents. Back in early 2013 the same company, which then was called CopyTele, sued Microsoft Corp. for the same infringement by Skype …
Read More »Apple to charge thousands of dollars for premium Watch timepieces
Apple’s computers, smartphones and tablets are often considered too expensive when compared to similar devices from other manufacturers. In the world of technology, specifications, software and some other factors determine the “fair” price. With its forthcoming Watch timepieces Apple is going to enter a new market of luxury devices, where …
Read More »Apple to unveil new iPad tablets in late October
Apple plans to announce its next-generation iPad and iPad mini media tablets at a special event in late October, a media report claims. It is interesting to note that the new iPads will be launched almost exactly one year after the current-generation tablets from Apple. The consumer electronics giant plans …
Read More »Intel: Hundreds of thousands of wireless recharge stations to be deployed
Earlier this year Intel Corp. announced that reference designs of mobile systems based on its next-generation code-named “Skylake” microprocessors will features Rezence wireless charging technology as well as WiGig ultra-fast wireless interconnection technology. Apparently, the company plans to ensure that not only mobile gadgets feature the new tech, but there …
Read More »Google’s Android Silver program faces uncertain future
Google's Android Silver program has reportedly been put ‘on hold' for the foreseeable future as Google employees have expressed doubt it would ever be a success. The rumored program was said to replace the Google Play edition program, showcasing the best high-end phones around, running stock Android with updates direct …
Read More »Apple iPhone 6’s NFC chip is restricted to Apple Pay terminals
Although Apple’s latest smartphones support near-field communication (NFC) technology, this technology will only be compatible with Apple Pay terminals and will not work with anything else. The reasons why Apple decided to restrict usage of NFC are unclear, but it looks like the new iPhones will not work with other …
Read More »Apple: Pre-orders for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are record
Apple is among the last smartphone makers to offer oversized handsets to its customers. Looks like Apple’s clients are so eager to get larger iPhones that pre-orders of the new devices topped four million units in the first 24 hours, a record for Apple. “iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus …
Read More »TAG Heuer plans to release its own smartwatch
Earlier this year Jean-Claude Biver, a high-ranking executive from LVMH, admitted that the launch of Apple Watch could threat Swiss watch brands as many people may prefer smart watches to traditional mechanical watches. Apparently, the watchmakers from LVMH have not been standing still and plan to make their own smartwatches …
Read More »Apple readies 27” iMac with 5K display
Apple was one of the first companies to release displays with resolution higher than full-HD about a decade ago, but in the new era of ultra-high-definition (UHD) resolution the company seems to be behind the market. Apple still has not released a single product with UHD display. Still, it looks like …
Read More »Apple could have made a larger iPhone ‘years ago’
The iPhone is finally joining the ranks of plus sized handsets this year with the iPhone 6, featuring a 4.7 Inch display. While it appears that Apple has been slow to increase its screen size, CEO Tim Cook has stated that the company could have done this years ago but …
Read More »Phones 4U alludes to network collusion
Mobile phone retailer Phones 4U has announced that due to the decision by both Everything Everywhere (EE) and Vodafone to no longer do business with it, that it has been forced to enter administration in order to protect its assets long enough to figure out if it's even possible to …
Read More »Phones 4U collapses – serious allegations likely to follow
With its roots going back to 1987, the collapse of Phones 4U earlier this evening means a huge hole has opened up in the UK retail phone market – just as Apple and its competitors begin a new roll out of product for Xmas and 2015. The company's original founder …
Read More »EA: Apple iPhone 6 Plus is on-par with new-generation game consoles
The head of EA Mobile, a leading publisher of games for smartphones and tablets that belongs to Electronic Arts, said that the new iPhone 6 Plus is on-par with new-generation video game consoles from Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. As a result, the quality of games for the device could …
Read More »Microsoft to phase-out ‘Nokia’ and ‘Windows Phone’ brands
It is not a secret that Microsoft Corp. plans to eliminate Nokia name from its smartphones going forward in order to emphasize its own brand. What is surprising is that the company also wants to eliminate Windows Phone name as well, possibly, in order to highlight that there will be …
Read More »Apple Watch likely to require nightly charging
Apple has remained fairly quiet on the subject of battery life on its newly announced Apple Watch line, which is probably because it's not quite as good as many users would hope for. An Apple spokesperson has confirmed that users will most likely need to charge their Apple Watches nightly. Speaking …
Read More »Apple quietly removes iPod Classic from store
Apple has quietly said goodbye to the iPod Classic, having removed it from the Apple store shortly after the iPhone six and iWatch devices were announced. The iPod section of the store now only shows the iPod Touch, Nano and Shuffle. The iPod Classic originally launched in 2001, over the …
Read More »MSI GT72 2PE Dominator Pro (072UK) Review
If you are in the market for the ‘ultimate no expense spared desktop replacement laptop' then today's review will certainly interest you. The new MSI GT72 2PE Dominator Pro ships with the latest high end mobile hardware. How does this checklist sound? 32GB of DDR3 memory, 8GB Nvidia GTX880M graphics, …
Read More »Apple debuts ‘iWatch’ called Apple Watch
Apple was always going to get in on the wearable game. Yes, we've seen its patent applications for wrist mounted computational devices, but if anything, it's because a tech field with a focus on style as much as substance is right up Apple's street. However, it isn't quite as we …
Read More »Apple announces Apple Pay, aims to transform mobile payments
Apple on Tuesday introduced its Apple Pay system designed to significantly change the way people make purchases. Apple promises that its system will make payments easier, more secure and more private thanks to the fact that details about actual credit or debit cards will be hidden from personnel who processes …
Read More »Apple introduces iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus smartphones
Just as expected, Apple on Tuesday introduced its new smartphones with enlarged displays and a number of new capabilities. The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus feature all-new designs and increase the screen sizes to 4.7” and 5.5”, respectively, integrate new application processors, cameras, sensors as well as advanced …
Read More »Intel teams up with Fossil for smart, wearable electronics
Intel Corp. and Fossil Group, a global design, marketing and distribution company specializing in fashion accessories, have announced that they will be collaborating to develop wearable technology for the fashion industry. The collaboration will help the companies to wed leading-edge electronics with advanced design. The companies plan to work together on …
Read More »Samsung Electronics set to fight Nvidia in court
Samsung Electronics has announced that it would fight Nvidia Corp. in court and will not give up. The consumer electronics giant did not outline any special plans, but it looks like the company is ready for a long legal battle against Nvidia. Samsung said it would take “all measures necessary” against …
Read More »Intel reveals detailed specifications of Core M ‘Broadwell’ chips
Intel Corp. has revealed detailed specifications of the first Core M microprocessors based on the “Broadwell” architecture. While the new processors will clearly not be performance champions, they will consume significantly lower amount of energy compared to existing chips and will enable extremely thin tablets, 2-in-1s and laptops. “We've been …
Read More »Apple to tighten up iCloud security
While Apple denies that it was a flaw in its iCloud system that allowed hundreds of private celebrity photos to be leaked on to the web last week, it has admitted that it could do more to protect its users and will introduce additional security measures within two weeks. Apple's …
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