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For this year's WWDC, Apple largely focused on its ‘Pro' user base with the announcement of the long-awaited redesigned Mac Pro desktop system, in addition to a new Apple-made monitor. We already know about specs and pricing but the actual launch dates for the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR …

Motorola hasn't made many waves in the smartphone space for a while but that is swiftly changing in 2019. Not only is Motorola reviving the old Razr flip phone with a new dual-screen design, but the new Motorola One Hyper is looking impressive, with a large bezel-free display and high-spec …

Apple's disdain for ports on the iPhone became apparent back when the iPhone 7 launched without a 3.5mm headphone jack. At the time, Apple said that part of the reason for its removal was to reserve more space inside of the iPhone for other hardware. That same reasoning could be …

Mobile gamers looking for a larger, ultra-portable display that they can connect to smartphones, tablets and notebooks will be happy today since MSI has just launched a new product that perfectly fits these criteria. MSI has announced the launch of a brand-new portable gaming monitor added to its Optix series. …

Qualcomm has officially detailed its latest Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform that combines the world’s most advanced 5G Modem RF system and mobile platform, to deliver unrivalled performance for next-generation flagship smartphones and mobile devices. At the annual Snapdragon Summit this week, Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 865 platform and …

Samsung faced a number of issues bringing its first foldable smartphone to market this year but eventually, the Galaxy Fold did make its way out into the world fully working. Rumour has it that next year, we'll be seeing a new and improved Galaxy Fold 2, potentially with a much …

While we haven't heard about any issues with Apple's newly launched 16-inch MacBook Pro yet, it turns out that users are having problems with the older 13-inch 2019 model. A number of users have begun reporting issues with the MacBook ‘randomly turning off' despite still having battery power left, an …

Apple recently hosted an event honouring the best games and apps of 2019. The company has since revealed which games were the most downloaded of the year. Nintendo’s ‘Mario Kart Tour’ took the top spot, despite only releasing in September. Other big winners include Minecraft and Stardew Valley. Mario Kart …

At the annual Snapdragon Tech Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm has unveiled its roadmap for the coming year and declared that 2020 will be the time for 5G multi-gigabit speed to become mainstream. Qualcomm says that 2020 will be the year that its 5G mobile platforms will define what is possible …

Apple hosted an event in New York yesterday, where the company celebrated the best games and apps of 2019. In their own words: “In 2019, apps made their mark by reflecting the zeitgeist of our society and sitting at the nexus of digital and pop culture”. With that in mind, …

KitGuru is proud to announce that we have launched our very own mobile app. The KitGuru app is available today for users of Android mobile devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store right now. The new KitGuru mobile app provides readers of our site a great new …

Looking for a new gaming laptop this Christmas? Well, Gigabyte may have just what you need with the all-new Aorus 17 flagship gaming laptop. The Aorus 17 is the world’s first laptop to feature Omron mechanical keyboard switches. At the Gamescom 2019 trade show in Cologne Germany, Gigabyte revealed the …

MediaTek has unveiled its Dimensity family of powerful 5G SoCs, which the company claims to offer an unrivalled combination of connectivity, multimedia, AI and imaging innovations for premium and flagship smartphones, representing a step towards a new era of mobility. MediaTek’s Dimensity 1000 is the company’s first 5G mobile SoC …

Ever found yourself reaching the critical point in a PC gaming session, only to realise you have to pop out for an important engagement and leave the game behind, or even worse, lose your progress completely? Well, Samsung has come up with a new app that allows gamers to continue …

The Elder Scrolls: Blades was first announced at E3 2018. The game was said to be an Elder Scrolls game which could be played on mobile. Alongside the mobile release, a port for the Nintendo Switch was promised. While the game released on mobile in early 2019, news of the Nintendo …

Usually when there is talk of 5G we automatically think of mobile phone handsets; however, Intel and Media Tek are partnering to develop certification and support of 5G modem solutions for the use in next-generation PC systems. The partnership will include a 5G solution specification defined by Intel that will …

Acer has announced six new enterprise-grade Chromebooks. These machines are part of Google's Chrome Enterprise device list, which means they are completely integrated into Google's cloud. The new devices were designed and engineered to “meet the needs of enterprises and various business sectors”. With the cloud-native tools, 24/7 support and …

It looks like Samsung may have one more launch up its sleeve before the end of the year, with new rumours pointing towards a Galaxy S10 Lite. We have rumoured hardware specs for the device already and now thanks to a recent FCC filing, we know that the phone does …

Asus has announced a new laptop designed for professional creators, the ProArt StuidoBook Pro X (W730) is the first Quadro laptop powered by an Intel 9th generation Xeon processor with Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics. This CPU and GPU combination makes the StuidoBook Pro X ideal for professionals to achieve …

Sony announced earlier today that it would be establishing a new organisation within the company, focusing on the development of Artificial Intelligence. Unlike many other AI projects however, Sony is tackling the technology in order to “[f]ill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology”, and “unleash[ing] …

With such a vast number of mobile devices supporting external portable storage these days, choosing the right device to suit your needs can be a daunting prospect. ADATA has made that decision more simple with the release of a new external SSD range that covers all the bases. Whether you …

Could we see three new Super GPUs for laptops as early as next year?

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It wasn’t too long ago that having a smart mobile phone was classed as a luxury – these days almost every new device you can think of has some kind of smart capability. Although these devices are extremely clever, they require a well-designed app or piece of software for them …

Electronics manufacturer LG has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese mobile handset manufacturer TCL. The lawsuit filed in the German district courts of Mannheim and Dusseldorf claims that TCL has infringed several of LG’s LTE technology patents. LG Electronics has alleged that TCL, a Chinese handset manufacturer, has infringed three …

Since discontinuing the 17-inch MacBook Pro back in 2012, Apple has stuck to 13-inch and 15-inch laptop offerings with high resolution displays and slim form factors. This year, Apple is approaching larger laptops once again, with the long-rumoured 16-inch MacBook Pro officially launching today.  The 16-inch MacBook Pro is being …

Over the course of this year, we have seen a lot of flagship smartphones launching with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor at the centre. In December, the next generation Snapdragon 865 will be officially unveiled, although leaks have already given us an early look at specifications and performance.  Qualcomm will …

Ever since standing against the US government and refusing to crack open an iPhone locked by Touch ID, Apple has been pushing its stance on privacy and security quite heavily. Unfortunately, Apple has had a couple of security missteps along the way that fly in the face of that. Most …

We have more updates on Apple's upcoming push into the Augmented Reality market. Recent weeks have seen rumours point towards a first-gen AR device in 2020 and an unlikely partnership with Valve. Now, the latest report detailing Apple's plans has put more realistic expectations in place, with an Augmented Reality …

Ever since the online stream platforms such as Twitch became mainstream, we have seen some amazing characters presenting their personalities in public for all to see. Not everyone who places themselves in front of a camera to livestream footage will succeed – it takes a person with a real unique …