Apple has received more than it bargained for when it told people to 'embrace the notch'. The iPhone X is no longer the only smartphone around to sport the display design, with multiple Android phone makers following in its footsteps. The latest Android phone to sport a bezel-free design with …
Read More »No notch in Apple’s new dual screen laptop patent, opting for touchscreen OLED keyboard
Apple is increasingly favouring touchscreens lately, as its last MacBook Pro redesign in 2016 introduced the Touch Bar just above the keyboard. In a new patent, it seems that Apple wouldn’t mind eschewing physical keys entirely, replacing the keyboard with a full OLED display that acts as a second screen …
Read More »Cellebrite can now reportedly crack almost any iPhone
Two years ago, one of the biggest stories around was Apple's battle with the FBI over encryption and user privacy. At the time, the FBI wanted to force Apple into cracking an iPhone 5c at the center of a criminal investigation. Apple refused and the FBI spent $900,000 hiring Cellebrite …
Read More »BlackBerry Mobile deems its KeyOne a success despite low sales
The KeyOne might not be the first BlackBerry handset to sport Android as its operating system, but it is perhaps the first one to be considered a success. This success, however, is a debatable one, as the higher-ups in BlackBerry Mobile and partner TCL might feel like it’s an “unqualified …
Read More »Apple’s new 6.5-inch OLED iPhone display spotted in leaked images
The first big Apple leaks of the year are starting to roll in. Yesterday sources came out to reveal Apple's plans for a trio of iPhones in 2018, one of which will be Apple's biggest ever with a 6.5-inch OLED display. Now we have some concrete evidence supporting this claim, …
Read More »Huawei MateBook X Pro teaser – we’ve got one!
Huawei's brand-new MateBook X Pro was unveiled at MWC 2018 yesterday, and it didn't take us long to get our hands on a sample unit. We will of course be doing a full review of the laptop in the very near future, but for now feast your eyes on our …
Read More »New report sheds light on Apple’s 2018 iPhone plans with three new models planned
The dust has settled on the iPhone X launch and the leaks are finally starting to roll in for Apple's 2018 plans. This year, Apple is expected to launch three iPhone models, two sporting OLED displays and another with a cheaper LCD screen. One of the OLED models will actually …
Read More »Huawei makes a push for 5G with the world’s first commercial 5G CPE
The Mobile World Congress is under way this week and this year, there is a big focus on 5G. Tech companies have been working away on ushering in a 5G connected future for years now, Qualcomm has unveiled its vision for the always-connected PC, Intel has announced that it will …
Read More »OnePlus offers HD streaming update for 5 and 5T smartphones, provided you send it in for servicing
Despite launching as a flagship killer, the OnePlus 5 and 5T have both been missing the crucial feature of HD video playback from popular streaming sites. The company is finally set to rectify this, however users will have to mail their device directly to the company for it to work. …
Read More »Apple is cutting iTunes support for the 1st Gen Apple TV, Windows XP and Vista
The tech world is constantly evolving, which means that eventually, older devices and operating systems will begin losing support in one form or another. Apple users are being reminded of this today, as it has been announced that the company is cutting off iTunes support for the first-generation Apple TV …
Read More »Samsung officially launches the Galaxy S9, confirms specs, pricing and release date
As promised last month, during the pre-MWC press day on Sunday, Samsung officially launched the Galaxy S9. As expected, the full reveal had little in the way of surprises as many of the details were leaked ahead of time. So what's new with the Galaxy S9? Samsung's 2018 flagship is …
Read More »MWC 2018: Huawei announces ultra-portable laptop plus new tablets
Huawei has announced a couple of new products at MWC, including a killer new laptop
Read More »The first ARM-powered Windows 10 laptop is more expensive than expected
Microsoft has been working on bringing Windows 10 to ARM chipsets for a couple of years now, with the goal of launching affordable portable PCs. The full roll out is expected to kick off over the next few months, but today HP gave us a preview of what to expect, …
Read More »Samsung has resumed updating the Galaxy S8 to Android Oreo after fixing random reboot issues
Last week, Samsung had to abruptly halt its Android Oreo rollout for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users as some began experiencing a random reboot bug. The issue only occurred in a “limited number of cases” but the rollout had only really begun in a limited number of countries, so there …
Read More »The Galaxy S9 gets European and US pricing ahead of official MWC reveal
Ever since CES, we've known that Samsung was planning to launch the Galaxy S9 in late February at MWC. Since then, we've had plenty of leaks, including images, specifications, a hands-on AMA and now, we even know how much the phone will cost here in Europe. We had previously heard …
Read More »Apple’s second generation AirPods are expected this year with various improvements
When Apple launched the iPhone 7, it created and solved its own unique problem in one swoop, removing the headphone jack and offering iPhone owners the Airpods in its place. The switch over to wireless earbuds was criticized at the time, but the Airpods actually ended up selling very well …
Read More »Razer Blade Pro Review (w/ Core i7; GTX 1060)
Razer has a new Blade Pro - this time with a GTX 1060 and 1080p display. Is it worth £2099?
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S9 benchmarks leak, pegged as most powerful Android handset of 2018
Samsung has had almost all of its secrets uncovered in the run up to its still-unannounced Galaxy S9 handset, and now it seems that benchmarking details have also been spoiled. If proven true, Samsung’s proprietary international processor will be more powerful than most Android handsets throughout 2018. As always, it …
Read More »Samsung shares take a hit as iPhone X sales slump
Earlier this week we learned that Apple's iPhone X production cuts have left Samsung looking for more buyers of its OLED displays. Since launch, Samsung has been a supplier of OLED screens for the iPhone X and in anticipation of higher sales, Samsung reportedly made too many of them. Now …
Read More »Windows Phone users will no longer receive push notifications
Despite the slow death of the Windows Phone being officially confirmed last year, it seems that some users are finding it difficult to let go. Unfortunately, Microsoft is still urging them to move on, as some services are being shut down for good. Microsoft broke the news in a forum …
Read More »Thermaltake Tt eSPORTS Shock Pro RGB Gaming Headset
The Shock Pro RGB gaming headset is perfect for budget gamers with a retail price of only £35.99. It offers many features such as a 40mm neodymium driver, 256 color illumination with 7 preset colours, a auto-adjusting headband design and a retractable microphone. But is this headset one to avoid or …
Read More »Update: Apple HomePod’s ‘ring-gate’ disaster should be easy to avoid according to industrial designers
Update 19/02/18: Last week, reviewers discovered a problem with Apple’s HomePod, documenting that the smart speaker left white rings behind when removed. Industrial experts have now opened up about the matter, expressing their shock that the issue was not caught during testing but explaining that it should be relatively simple …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S9 secrets are stripped away by hands-on user conducting an AMA
Although the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone has yet to see an official reveal, at this point most of its secrets have already been spilled via leaks and rumours. Now, a user claims to have had hands-on experience with the device and has answered fan questions about what to expect. Covered …
Read More »Tt eSPORTS RGB Nemesis Switch MMO/MOBA Gaming Mouse
Its a decent mouse, but UK buyers are getting a duff deal. $50 in USA but £60 in UK ?
Read More »Samsung struggles to sell OLED panels after iPhone X sales slump
Despite being direct competitors in the smartphone market, Apple is Samsung's biggest client for OLED panels. Now that iPhone X sales have reportedly slumped and Apple is rumoured to have cut its production, Samsung has been left looking for more buyers to take the surplus of panels it's already churned …
Read More »Google Pixel 2 users reporting battery drain and heat issues after latest security update
The Google Pixel 2 suffered from its share of issues at launch but for the most part, things seemed to have smoothed out over the last couple of months. That was until the latest Android security patch began rolling out, which seems to be cutting battery life down and causing …
Read More »Apple tells devs to natively support iPhone X with new applications, notch is here to stay
Apple’s infamous notch housed at the top of the iPhone X is rather punk, ignoring the ridicule to go on to become a complete trendsetter that many now adopt themselves. Of course, this notch is appearing on more Android smartphones now despite the initial backlash, and Apple isn’t dropping it …
Read More »EE, O2, Vodafone and Three confirm incoming monthly contract price increases
If you are currently in the middle of a phone contract here in the UK, then you should expect to see the price of your bill rise soon. This month, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone have all announced that contract price increases will be arriving in the coming months, falling …
Read More »Samsung halts Android Oreo update after Galaxy S8 users suffered random reboots
Last week, Samsung officially started rolling out its 487MB Android Oreo update to Galaxy S8 owners after several months of beta testing. Unfortunately, despite the lengthy testing period, the update didn't arrive without issues. Samsung has had to halt its Android Oreo update, as Galaxy S8 owners began experiencing random …
Read More »Auction for UK’s 5G spectrum set for April after Three’s fails legal challenge against Ofcom
Last year, UK mobile network provider Three attempted to reduce Ofcom’s limitation on the amount of the 5G spectrum that could be purchased to 30 percent. It seems the legal action has now failed, with the auction set to go ahead in April with an imposed cap of 37 percent. …
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