People love to hate on Apple and their iPhones, however the smartphone brand continues to dominate when it comes to profits and mindshare. Ahead of the latest iPhone 13’s release on the 24th of September, review embargoes have been lifted, and almost all of the talk surrounding Apple’s latest and …
Read More »Google teases ‘surprise’ for next week
Google has always been experimental with its marketing, from revealing phones prior to its announcement, to announcing a phone only by confirming that the unannounced phone’s purported cancellation was false. The search engine giant has now sent out an email to its fans saying “You're invited to Google's Birthday party.” …
Read More »iOS 15 is officially here…with some promised features being delayed
After a lengthy beta period, the newest version of iOS is out now, though with some of the biggest promised features missing. Even so, those with an iPhone or iPad can look forward to a plethora of improvements and additions (and perhaps a few downgrades too), including a new Safari …
Read More »Sonic creator is singlehandedly developing a mobile game
Sometimes you have to fall in order to rise again. Such is the case for Sonic creator Yuji Naka, who following the critical and commercial failure of Balan Wonderworld, left Square Enix and is beginning from square one. As part of this journey, Naka has announced that he is teaching …
Read More »SEGA’s brand new RPG is (unfortunately?) a mobile game
Recently we reported that SEGA announced that it would be revealing a brand new RPG at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. With the publisher owning so many iconic RPG franchises, fans began to speculate about what the game could be – from a new Valkyria Chronicles to Persona 6. Unfortunately, …
Read More »PlayStation revives the WipEout franchise…on mobile
The WipEout franchise has historically offered a fast-paced and hectic futuristic racing experience as far back as the playstation One. The past decade has not been kind to the franchise however, with the last original game releasing all the way back in 2008. After waiting for so long, WipEout is …
Read More »Marvel’s Falcon to star in PlayStation’s live-action Twisted Metal
Sony recently announced its intentions to lean hard into the movie and television industry, using its many successful video game IP and translating them into different media. We have seen this with the Uncharted movie, HBO’s The Last of Us and Twisted Metal – the latter of which will officially …
Read More »iPhone 13 specs and pricing revealed, Pro models finally get 120Hz display
Just as promised, last night Apple officially announced its new set of iPhones for the year. The iPhone 13 line-up consists of the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, iterating on the iPhone 12 with improved internal specifications. The next major iPhone …
Read More »Samsung Exynos 2200 SoC with AMD RDNA 2 graphics benchmarked
Earlier this year, we learned that Samsung and AMD were partnering up on a new Exynos SoC featuring RDNA 2 graphics cores. Now, the first benchmark result for the Samsung Exynos 2200 has appeared online, but while the results are decent, we're still months away from the planned Q1 2022 …
Read More »Apple to announce the first iPhone with 1TB storage and AirPods 3
It’s September, which means Apple will be hosting its annual iPhone launch event very soon. Apple has a streamed event planned for the 14th of September, during which we expect to see the iPhone 13 announced, alongside new and improved AirPods. Further more, the announcement will include a 1TB iPhone …
Read More »Epic wants Fortnite back on iOS following new law in South Korea
Earlier this month, South Korea passed a new law to force platform holders like Apple and Google to allow developers to use third-party payment systems within their mobile apps. Epic Games is now hoping to use this law to get Fortnite back on iOS, even if it does end up …
Read More »iPhone 14 leaks ahead of iPhone 13 announcement
While Apple has always tried to prevent leaks and rumours from circulating surrounding its devices, the iPhone creator has never managed to plug all the holes. With the official announcement of the iPhone 13 just days away, leaks have already started propping up about 2022’s device, which will reportedly look …
Read More »Microsoft is not bringing Android app support to Xbox consoles
Recently Microsoft announced that Android app support would not be available on Windows 11 at launch, although the company is gearing up to test the feature, having put the Android subsystem on the Microsoft Store. Curiously, the listing also noted support for Xbox, sparking rumours that consoles will be getting …
Read More »Steam Deck release on pace as dev kits begin to ship
Following the surprise announcement of the Steam Deck, fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of the Valve-developed handheld device. With the earliest shipments set for December this year, Valve has now begun to send out development kits, allowing developers to prepare their games for the upcoming hardware release. …
Read More »Apple’s AR/VR headset may not be standalone after all
We've known for a long time now that Apple is working on its own virtual reality and augmented reality hardware. The first Apple headset is rumoured to be launching in the next year or two, boasting high-end features like eye-tracking technology, ultra high resolution displays and more. There may be …
Read More »New ASUS content creation laptops feature OLED displays, RTX graphics and more
Today, ASUS is launching a full new laptop line-up geared towards content creators and creative professionals. There are a bunch of new options available, headlined by the ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 – featuring a 4K OLED display with HDR capabilities. The ProArt Studiobook Pro 16 ships with either a Ryzen …
Read More »ASUS TUF Gaming A15 Review (5800H/RTX 3070)
On the lookout for a new laptop? The TUF Gaming A15 offers Ryzen 5800H and RTX 3070 for £1599.99
Read More »iPhone 13 will support LEO satellite communication
As we get closer and closer to the official reveal of the iPhone 13, many of the device's lesser-known features are starting to leak, the latest of which suggests that Apple’s upcoming device will support satellite communication, allowing users to “send messages and make phone calls, even when they are …
Read More »DrLupo to stream exclusively on YouTube Gaming
While Twitch continues to be the biggest platform for game streaming, YouTube Gaming is continuing to give its own service a push. The latest strategy by YouTube involves seeing some of Twitch’s biggest streamers being paid to exclusively stream on their platform. The latest streamer to join YouTube Gaming is …
Read More »Microsoft preparing Surface Duo 2 with Snapdragon 888 processor
When Microsoft first launched the Surface Duo smartphone, the company introduced a brand new dual-screen smartphone form factor. The downside was that while the device launched with a flagship-level price tag, it did not have the hardware specs to match. That will be changing for the Surface Duo 2, according …
Read More »Discord is looking to double its valuation to $15 Billion
2020 and 2021 have been good years for Discord. The messaging service has seen explosive growth due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, with users joining the service in order to continue spending time with friends. As big as the service has become, the service is looking to grow further, …
Read More »iPhone 13 rumoured to let you unlock phone while wearing a mask
While the iPhone’s faceID technology is impressive and when used well can be even more convenient than fingerprint unlocking, the COVID-19 pandemic and its knock-on effect – such as requiring people to wear masks – has made the feature mostly useless as the technology was not equipped to work with …
Read More »Clash of Clans studio published new game under a fake name
In the wake of some media products’ overwhelming success, the creators behind the art sometimes turn to pseudonyms when releasing their next project in order to test whether it can succeed in its own right. Such was the case with Clash of Clans developers Supercell, who released their most recent …
Read More »Google discontinues Pixel 5 ahead of Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launch
Recently, Google began teasing its next flagship smartphone, the Pixel 6, which will be the first to feature a Google-designed custom processor. We're still a month or two away from the new phone launching, but we're already seeing the Pixel 5 disappearing from store shelves...
Read More »Apple to launch Mac Mini with upgraded M1X processor
When Apple first announced its M1 processor, the first system to feature the chip was a Mac Mini, which was sold as a development kit so software makers can make the transition to arm over x86. Now, it looks like we'll be getting an upgraded Mac Mini within the next …
Read More »Crush 40 lead singer hints at involvement in Sonic movie
Anyone who has been a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog during the past 20 years is likely to have heard of the band Crush 40. The Japanese-American hard rock duo have composed songs for many Sonic the Hedgehog games, including Sonic Adventure, Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, and many more. As …
Read More »iCloud app finally gets password manager on Windows
While Apple’s iPhone works seamlessly with many of the manufacturer's other devices, it is much more of a locked down system when paired with non-Apple devices. Such is the case with the company’s password manager which has historically been severely gimped on Windows machines. Finally however, Windows users will be …
Read More »Apple ordered to pay $300 million in patent dispute
It is pretty common for Apple to find itself in court battling patent disputes. This time around, Apple found itself on the defensive, as a company known as Optis demanded royalties from sales of iPhones. A jury has now sided with Optis in this case, forcing Apple to pay $300 …
Read More »Razer releases new accessories to customise your keyboard
Razer has just launched new keyboard accessories to add some extra flair to your setup, including key cap upgrade sets, new wrist rests, and even a cable upgrade. The Razer PBT keycap + coiled cable upgrade set packs a set of 120 Razer Green, Classic Black, Mercury White or Quartz Pink …
Read More »Apple settles lawsuit against iOS VM provider Corellium
Back in 2019, Apple filed a lawsuit against software company ‘Corellium’, for selling virtualisation software for iOS on the grounds of infringement. Now, rather than taking the case to trial, Apple has settled the lawsuit, possibly due to mounting pressure over the locked-down nature of iOS. In Apple’s lawsuit filing, …
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