Shortly after the iPhone 8 Plus began landing in the hands of consumers, we heard a report that one unlucky buyer had their phone mysteriously pop open while being charged up. Now it seems a few other users have experienced the same thing in a few different countries, leading Apple …
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Reclaim Your Privacy From Your Smartphone: 3 Simple Tips
Your smartphone is a complex device capable of performing a multitude of functions previously limited to separate devices. It’s a phone, a camera, a computer, a GPS, a game console, a flashlight, a compass, and so much more. Along with the possibilities provided by smartphones come several serious privacy concerns. …
Read More »Pandemic’s old Star Wars Battlefront 2 gets multiplayer support from GOG
It seems the force is strong with older Star Wars games, as Disney spontaneously began adding multiplayer support to the surprise of fans everywhere. This started with Empire at War and has since moved onto Pandemic’s cherished iteration of Star Wars Battlefront 2. The 2005 Star Wars Battlefront 2 lost …
Read More »Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL to have staggered release dates
Google’s official Pixel 2 launch is set to kick off tomorrow but it seems a few more details about the phones have hit the web ahead of time. This time around, some new images have leaked but more importantly, we have release dates for both the Pixel 2 and the …
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 »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 »Super Mario Odyssey maintains 60 frames in Switch’s portable mode
Super Mario Odyssey is the Nintendo Switch's next big-hitter and is only a month away from release. Looking at the technical sides of the anticipated title, it looks like Odyssey will maintain 60 frames per second while in docked and even handheld modes. Digital Foundry released a 10 minute technical …
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 »iPhone X has Face ID security in case of theft
Apple’s recent goof during its recent iPhone X Face ID display was promptly explained, with the company stating that it was simply a security measure in place. The tech giant’s effort with security doesn’t stop there, as preventative measures have been put in place in case a thief tries to …
Read More »Elite gets Dangerous as Thargoids arrive later this month
Frontier Developments teased the return of the villainous Thargoids back in January, as Elite: Dangerous players were pulled out of hyperspace to be met by an intimating, yet harmless ship. The upcoming 2.4 update aptly titled The Return is set to see this race coming back in a greater capacity, …
Read More »Apple’s next iPhone will hit retail on the 22nd of September
Update (30/08/17): Earlier this week, sources spoke out stating that Apple's iPhone launch event would be taking place on the 12th of September. Now, just a few days later, O2 has apparently confirmed to retail staff that the new iPhone will hit store shelves on the 22nd of September. O2 …
Read More »Samsung’s Family Hub fridges get 8 new languages
Samsung smart refrigerators are getting a language overhaul, with the company announcing a host of European languages to arrive to the platform later this year. This news comes straight after revealing its virtual assistant, Bixby will be making its way to as many as 200 countries. Smart fridges aren’t a …
Read More »One of Apple’s new iPhones could end up starting at $999
Earlier this week, Samsung launched its most expensive smartphone ever, the Galaxy Note 8, which came in with a $930 starting price. It looks this may be the start of a new wave of ultra-expensive smartphones as Apple is also reportedly planning a higher price for one of its new …
Read More »Samsung announces it is working on a smart speaker after all
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 conference held more than just news of its phablet revival, with the tech giant once again changing its stance on smart speakers. The company has confirmed that it is working on a rival product to Apple’s HomePod, despite cancelling its planned Bixby speaker, deeming it …
Read More »Samsung’s Bixby Voice Assistant is now available in more than 200 countries
While Samsung initially had some trouble getting its Bixby assistant working for English speaking countries, it seems those early struggles are well and truly in the past. Now, Bixby Voice has rolled out to more than 200 countries, with the US, UK and Canada all having access. While the assistant …
Read More »Bioware confirms Mass Effect: Andromeda will receive no more updates or story content
Ever since its initial launch, Bioware has been working on addressing community feedback with patches for Mass Effect: Andromeda. Some visual changes were made, some cut scenes were remade but now, it looks like Bioware is ready to call it a day for this game. Over the weekend, the studio …
Read More »Google makes room for Pixel 2 by giving the original Pixel a price cut
The Google Pixel is still a great smartphone but sooner than later, it will be replaced. Over the last couple of months, rumours surrounding the upcoming Pixel 2 have been swirling and now, Google has given the original Pixel a big $200 price cut, in a move that appears to …
Read More »Nokia’s return to the flagship smartphone market set for August
We already know that HMD is planning to launch a new Nokia flagship this year, under the name ‘Nokia 8'. We have previously heard about specs and pricing but now it looks like we have a release date in the bag too, with reports indicating that the next Nokia flagship …
Read More »This month’s Humble Bundle is all about Telltale
Telltale has some announcements to make later this week, so in preparation for that, you can currently get your hands on most of the studio's games for $15. This is all thanks to the latest Humble Bundle, which includes The Walking Dead season 1 & 2 as well as the …
Read More »Samsung exec confirms August launch for Note 8, new images appear online
The long wait for the Galaxy Note 8 is coming to an end and with the launch so close, more leaks are popping up online. We saw the first image leaks for the Note 8 earlier this month and this week, that is followed up with new renders, showing the …
Read More »Telltale rumoured to reveal The Wolf Among Us Season 2 at SDCC
The Wolf Among Us is certainly one of Telltale’s most beloved games, with fans still eager to return to the world several years later. Fans of the original may just get their wish too, as this week, Telltale is said to be unveiling details on The Wolf Among Us Season …
Read More »The Nokia 8 will feature ‘near stock’ Android and flagship level hardware
Back in December we heard that Nokia would be returning to the smartphone market in 2017 and while we have seen some budget devices already, we have been waiting on the flagship. This week, the Nokia 8 leaked out, showing off the new flagship while also giving us details on …
Read More »Samsung might release Bixby in the US as soon as next week
Three months on from the release of the Galaxy S8 range of smartphones, Bixby has been stuck in the early stages of beta testing in the US with it supposedly being a little while longer before fully releasing. Those still waiting might finally catch a break as a leak suggests …
Read More »Samsung predicts record high $12.1 billion profit for Q2 2017
Samsung hit a bump in the road last year with the Galaxy Note 7 but the company appears to have well and truly recovered following the launch of the Galaxy S8. This week, Samsung announced its profit forecasts for Q2 2017, showing record-breaking numbers. Samsung currently forecasts its quarterly profit …
Read More »Samsung’s long Bixby delay is caused by big data issue
Last week, industry sources claimed that the delay for the English version of Samsung’s Bixby was due to a lack of resources. This has since been elaborated on this week with new reports claiming that the problem lies with a lack of “big data” in the English language, particularly in …
Read More »Here is our first look at Samsung’s standalone VR headset
Samsung has had plenty of success in the virtual reality space with its GearVR headset. However, the main issue with that headset is that it also requires a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. To tackle this, Samsung has been working on a standalone VR headset for a while now. We have previously …
Read More »Samsung is also said to be planning a smart speaker to compete with Amazon Echo
Samsung has been making moves in the smart-home area for a while now, most notably with a smart fridge, featuring a large touch screen display and the new Bixby assistant for Galaxy smartphones. Now Samsung appears to be looking to expand into another area- smart speakers, in order to compete …
Read More »Samsung’s Bixby hasn’t made its way to US or UK due to ‘lack of resources’
Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners in the US and UK have been waiting for its virtual assistant since the smartphones released in April. Samsung's new digital assistant has been in beta in the US, however, it seems a lack of manpower means US and UK Galaxy owners may need to wait …
Read More »Qualcomm show off its new under-display fingerprint sensor
Despite being under immense pressure from its various legal battles, chip manufacturer Qualcomm shows no signs of slowing down. The tech firm has been pushing forward with its new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, moving away from traditional capacitive sensors to underneath the screen itself. With edge-to-edge displays becoming more popular in …
Read More »It looks like the iPhone 8 is popping up in the wild
There have been quite a few leaks regarding the next iPhone over the last few months, some more trustworthy than others. Today's leak comes from a very trusted source, giving us our first decent look at the front and back of the next iPhone redesign. This is the iPhone currently …
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