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The micro-LEDs are less than 100 micrometers wide. (Source: ZDNet Korea)

150-inch micro-LED TVs to be demoed by Samsung at CES 2018

Samsung claims the micro-LEDs are better than OLEDs when it comes to larger screen TVs. The microscopic LEDs would solve the burn-in problems that come with the OLED displays, and would allow for larger screen sizes at a fraction ...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Nov 2017 19:43

Apple intends to use a single foldable screen instead of a dual-panel setup. (Source: USPTO.gov)

Apple applies for foldable phone patent

Apple's patent involves a single flexible display made of carbon nanotubes, micro-LEDs and a special shape memory alloy based on liquid metal.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2017 11:48

Apple iPhone X flagship pre-orders in South Korea exceed 300,000 units

iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea go beyond the 300,000 mark

The iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea exceed by far those of the iPhone 8, having managed to hit the 300,000 units mark already. Official sales are scheduled to kick off tomorrow, so there is still time for improving this record.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2017 14:45

Misfit Command hybrid smartwatch now up for pre-order

The successor of the Vapor is now official as the Misfit Command and can be pre-ordered starting at US$112.49. This hybrid smartwatch comes with a regular cell battery that can last up to an entire year.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2017 21:45

The 6.5-inch and 5.8-inch OLED iPhones expected to be released in 2018. (Source: KGI Securities)

New iPhone models with dual-SIM option and Gigabit LTE are expected to launch in 2018

The dual-SIM feature could end up on the OLED models already leaked a week ago. The gigabit LTE speeds will be provided by the Intel XMM 7560 and Snapdragon X20 LTE chips.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Nov 2017 17:20

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a free download on iOS and Android. (Source: Google Play Store)

Nintendo's Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is now live on a smartphone near you

Nintendo sprung a surprise by announcing the availability of popular game, Animal Crossing, on iOS and Android app stores for free. The company aims to capture both console and smartphone gamers with its offerings.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 16:11

Apple believes its AR headset could be a technology game changer. (Source: Affinity VR)

Rumor | Apple working on its own AR headset, believes it to be a game changer

Apple is rumored to be developing its own Augmented Reality (AR) headset independent of its existing mobile offerings, running custom parts and software. The company is said to be targeting a late-2019 to early-2020 launch for th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 15:56

Apple drops some loose change on AR startup Vrvana

Apple has acquired mixed reality headset startup Vrvana for a reported US$30 million. With its own headset rumored for 2018, it is likely that we will see Vrvana's unique technology rolled into Apple's own product.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Nov 2017 10:34

IHS graph shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models (Image source: Apple)

IHS chart shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models

The iPhone X costs almost 2.5x more than the original iPhone SE in materials alone which coincidentally matches the 2.5x retail price of the Apple flagship.

Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2017 07:39

Intel has completed field testing of its 5G modem. (Source: XDA Developers)

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Intel has announced that its first commercial 5G modem, the XMM 8060, has completed end-to-end field testing, beating rival Qualcomm in the 5G race. It is also being rumored that Apple is in talks with Intel to incorporate Intel's...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2017 15:15

Siri has been an iOS exclusive up until now. (Source: Apple)

Apple will add ARM A10 Fusion chip for always-on Siri functionality in iMac Pro and MacBook Pro

While it has been an iOS exclusive for quite some time now, Siri will be coming to macOS starting with the upcoming iMac Pros and MacBook Pro versions. The ARM A10 Fusion chip will enable an always-on functionality that allows Sir...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Nov 2017 15:08

Facebook Creator app tools (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Creator app goes live for iOS, coming soon to Android devices

Released a few days ago, Facebook's new set of tools for content creators that comes as the Creator app is only available for iOS users for now. Described as "a one-stop shop for creators of all kinds," it should hit the Android p...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2017 14:45

Samsung Galaxy S9 unofficial render (Source: DBS DESIGNING TEAM)

Purported Galaxy S9 benchmark scores are no match for the iPhone X

Benchmarks of a purported Samsung Galaxy S9 model have surfaced on Geekbench. While the scores show it to be one of the fastest Android flagships, it still is miles behind the iPhone X.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Nov 2017 08:19

Apple HomePod smart speaker delayed until early 2018

Apple's HomePod smart speaker delayed until 2018

Unveiled back in June, the Apple HomePod smart speaker was expected to hit the market in December. Unfortunately, Apple has confirmed that this Siri-powered accessory will start shipping in early 2018.

Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2017 14:45

Lineage 2: Revolution now available via Google Play and Apple's App Store

Lineage 2: Revolution hits Europe and North America

Lineage 2: Revolution has been available in South Korea, Japan, and China since early 2017, and today it finally hits North America and Europe. The game is available for both iOS and Android.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Nov 2017 21:15

The Redmi Note 5A was launched a few months ago but no one actually cares about it.

Redmi Note 5 listed online

The Redmi Note 5 has been listed on JD.com, which may be a sign that we're set to get the mid-range killers in the coming weeks. Details of the device are unknown at the moment but we expect to see either the Snapdragon 630 or 636...

Ricci Rox, 15 Nov 2017 20:29

Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is faster than Apple's iPhone X

The tests conducted by the popular YouTube channel PhoneBuff revealed that the iPhone X and the Galaxy Note 8 are very close in terms of performance, but Samsung's flagship managed to win thanks to its strong multitasking capabili...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Nov 2017 15:55

The 7nm A11X Bionic could feature in the next gen iPad. (Source: Mydrivers.com)

Rumor | iPads in 2018 could be based on the 7nm Apple A11X Bionic octa-core CPU

Apple will be reportedly using the A11X Bionic CPU in the next generation iPads, which is an octa-core CPU based off TSMCs 7nm fabrication process.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Nov 2017 13:37

Delays in the production of the iPhone X hit Foxconn hard. (Source: Apple)

Foxconn profits tumble on the back of iPhone X woes

Apple's manufacturing partner took a lot of of pain due to delays with the mass production of its flagship iPhone X. This, coupled with sluggish sales of the iPhone 8, saw Foxconn's profit for the quarter tumble 39 percent.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Nov 2017 08:48

Rumors point to three iPhone X-like models from Apple in 2018. (Source: KGI Securities)

Rumors point to three iPhone X-like models in 2018

Apple looks set to notch up no less than three iPhone X-like models in 2018, according to KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo. Two will be high-end AMOLED models while the third will be a mid-range model slotting into the space currently...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Nov 2017 12:14

Still top dogs. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Global smartphone market sees rise in Q3

Average smartphone prices have seen a 7% rise over the course of the last year, and that's undoubtedly a product of the market's growth, with shipments for 2017 expected to total 7.4% more than what we saw in 2016.

Ricci Rox, 14 Nov 2017 08:51

The mask that turned Face ID into Farce ID (Source: Bkav Corp on YouTube)

Face ID tricked using a mask

A Vietnamese security firm managed to trick Apple's Face ID into unlocking the new iPhone X with the help of a custom mask that was created for a cost of around US$150. Perfecting the whole process took them about a week.

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2017 18:25

Apple's iPhone 8 flagship family gets a new minor iOS update

Apple fixes the autocorrect bug on iPhones and iPads

The bug that came with iOS 11.1 and simply did not allow some users to type "i" by replacing it with "A" and a Unicode symbol has just been fixed by iOS 11.1.1. This update also takes care of an issue with Siri ("Hey Siri" sometim...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2017 19:35

SwiftKey gets Photo Themes (Source: SwiftKey)

SwiftKey announces Photo Themes, teams up with a National Geographic contributing photographer

The SwiftKey virtual keyboard app for both Android and iOS has just received Photo Themes, as well as a gallery of nature images to use with this new feature. These shots were taken and curated by Keith Ladzinski, a top photograph...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2017 14:45

Motorola smartphones making a comeback in the U.S. (Source: Strategy Analytics)

Motorola smartphones making a small comeback in the U.S.

The Lenovo-owned telecommunications company has clawed its way back to the list of top 5 largest smartphone manufacturers through outreach and strong sales of the Moto Z2 Play.

Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2017 07:35

Apple iPhone X smartphone with Face ID technology, Face ID-enabled iPads allegedly coming in 2018

Next year's iPads might feature Face ID

Although the hardware needed to manufacture Face ID-enabled devices is in short supply right now, Apple is expected to speed things up and to add this technology to at least one of the iPad tablets to launch in 2018.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Nov 2017 14:20

Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Puck. (Source: Sonnet)

Pack a puck: The Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Puck is a portable eGPU solution

Sonnet has released a compact eGPU designed to fit in your bag, ideal for travel, LAN parties, or MacOS High Sierra.

Craig Ward, 08 Nov 2017 22:57

Apple iPhone X premium flagship (Source: Apple)

Apple now leading the US smartphone market

Although Samsung accounted for almost 34 percent of the US market compared to Apple's about 25 percent share in the second quarter of the year, the Cupertino-based company bounced back in the third quarter and gained the lead than...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2017 14:10

Apple's iPhone X costs an estimated US$357.50 to manufacturer, resulting in a gross profit margin of 64 percent. This does not include research and development or marketing costs, of course.

Apple's iPhone X may cost even less to produce than previously thought

Recent teardowns estimate that the iPhone X costs even less than previously thought to manufacturer at around US$357.50. While the iPhone 8 has a gross profit margin of 59 percent, the iPhone X's is 64 percent. Apple CEO Tim Cook ...

Douglas Black, 08 Nov 2017 07:15

The resulting company after the merger would rival Samsung for most IPs under one roof. (Source: Engadget)

[Update]Broadcom rumored to acquire Qualcomm

Since Qualcomm is known to go through some financial problems with the Apple lawsuit, the company could benefit from a change of management. Broadcom is currently considering to help with that, and Qualcomm's acquisition could res...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Nov 2017 09:35

IDC analytics point to 3-year decline in tablet sales

Marking the twelfth straight quarter of year-over-year decline, the third quarter of 2017 saw the tablet market slump 5.4%. Despite a bump in sales growth from 4 of the top 5 tablet retailers, the market as a whole continues its d...

Sam Medley, 06 Nov 2017 21:15

Apple has released a video highlighting key UI changes for iPhone X. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone X video walks through key UI changes

Apple has released a video outlining all the major UI changes that apply to the iPhone X. Although the new gestures are described by Apple as being "intuitive," the video is actually surprisingly essential viewing.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Nov 2017 08:21

In spite of all the Qualcomm lawsuits, Apple is doing well and even managed to sell more products. (Source: Apple)

Apple's Q4 2017 earnings turn out better than expected

Revenues cap at US$52.6 billion and Apple managed to sell more iPhones, iPads and Macs compared to Q4 2016. The iPhone 8/X models are expected to increase revenues by as much as US$35 billion for Q1 2018.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Nov 2017 11:59

Apple may be looking to completely cut Qualcomm components from their products down the line. (Source: iFixit)

Qualcomm alleges Apple shared trade secrets with arch-rival Intel

Qualcomm has filed another suit against Apple, alleging that Apple may have broken their contract and intentionally shared the company's trade-secrets with Intel.

Douglas Black, 03 Nov 2017 05:36

Nearly one in four smartphones shipped have been from Samsung according to IDC

Despite shipping nearly 10 percent more smartphones this year, Samsung revenue dropped QoQ because of a more balanced sales distribution between its entry, mainstream, and flagship offerings.

Allen Ngo, 03 Nov 2017 03:56

In spite of all the troubles Qualcomm is going through right now, the Snapdragon SoC sales are going as planned. (Source: Wall Street Journal)

Qualcomm profits down 90%, Snapdragon sales still going strong

The ongoing Apple lawsuit proves to be a thorn in Qualcomm's side. Net income is down from US$1.6 billion to US$168 million compared to last year's Q4 report. SoC sales have not been affected, however, and the stocks did not drop ...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2017 14:15

The LandingZone Docking Station for MacBook Pro with Touch Bar has 16 ports. (Source: LandingZone)

LandingZone Unveils Docking Station for the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

LandingZone has released its new Docking Station for 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Touch Bar. Although not Thunderbolt-enabled, it brings with it 16 ports that will keep most users happy.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Nov 2017 11:41

Fraternal twins fool Face ID on iPhone X. (Source: Mashable)

Farce ID: Fraternal twins defeat iPhone X Face ID

Apple's Face ID tech has been easily defeated by two sets of fraternal twins in a Mashable experiment captured on video. The video does little to put to rest concerns that Apple may have dumbed down the technology in order to help...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Nov 2017 11:47

Third-generation iPad will be classified as 'vintage and obsolete' on October 31st

An Apple Authorised Service Provider has revealed that the third-generation iPad will be put on the 'vintage and obsolete' list at the end of this month, ending official repairs and the ability to order spare parts from Apple.

Craig Ward, 29 Oct 2017 02:50

The average iPhone X is being scalped for US$1500

Apple fans who want to pick up the company's newly released iPhone X could find themselves shelling out up to 50% more than MSRP to get their hands on one. Those who find the idea of paying scalpers hundreds of dollars more distas...

Douglas Black, 28 Oct 2017 09:00

Apple aims to improve wireless charging by purchasing New Zealand based 'PowerbyProxi'

Apple has recently introduced wireless charging to the iPhone series, and has now cementeted their position in the wireless charging market with their purchase of New Zealand based 'PowerbyProxi'

Craig Ward, 26 Oct 2017 23:58

Apple's Face ID technology is proving controversial before the iPhone X launches. (CNET)

Farce ID: Apple rejects report of Face ID dumbing down

Apple's iPhone X isn't even on sale yet and the controversy surrounding one of its key technologies has reached fever pitch. Apple has now released a statement responding to claims that it has reduced the quality standard for Face...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Oct 2017 13:00

Apple iPhone 7 flagship only available with 32 GB and 128 GB storage variants starting later October 2017

Apple discontinues the 256 GB iPhone 7

Usually US$100 cheaper than the iPhone 8 with the same amount of internal storage space, the 256 GB iPhone 7 looks like a very good deal right now, but those looking for a good deal should hurry up and grab one while they still ca...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Oct 2017 17:05

There's also an 18-core/36-thread iMac Pro coming later this year. (Source: Apple)

Apple's upcoming iMac Pro with 10-core custom Intel Xeon CPU surfaces on GeekBench

The 10-core Xeon CPU is more than 50% faster than the 8-core model when it comes to multi-core performance tests. Apple will also launch an 18-core/36-thread iMac in December this year.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Oct 2017 15:22

Macbook Pro: Does Apple have a problem with defective keyboards due to dust getting stuck?

Since 2015, Apple has one by one changed the keyboards on its Mac-products to the new Butterfly-design, a precess accompanied with much interest but also criticism. The new design helped Apple in their pursuit for thinner and thin...

Benjamin Herzig, 18 Oct 2017 18:18

An iPhone with a stylus could be a part of Apple's plans for 2019.

An iPhone with a stylus? It could materialize in 2019 if a new rumor is accurate

Apple could be set to launch a new iPhone model that will compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Note. The new iPhone will use a supercapicitor stylus that offers a more pen-like feel according to a new rumor out of South Korea.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Oct 2017 12:41

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150-inch micro-LED TVs to be demoed by Samsung at CES 2018

90% Apple iPhone X Smartphone Review

Apple applies for foldable phone patent

iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea go beyond the 300,000 mark

Misfit Command hybrid smartwatch now up for pre-order

New iPhone models with dual-SIM option and Gigabit LTE are expected to launch in 2018

Nintendo's Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is now live on a smartphone near you

Rumor | Apple working on its own AR headset, believes it to be a game changer

Apple drops some loose change on AR startup Vrvana

Face ID on the iPhone X is a backwards step in usability

IHS chart shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models

The 10 Best Ultraportables for Late 2017

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Apple will add ARM A10 Fusion chip for always-on Siri functionality in iMac Pro and MacBook Pro

Facebook Creator app goes live for iOS, coming soon to Android devices

Purported Galaxy S9 benchmark scores are no match for the iPhone X

Apple's HomePod smart speaker delayed until 2018

Lineage 2: Revolution hits Europe and North America

Redmi Note 5 listed online

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is faster than Apple's iPhone X

Rumor | iPads in 2018 could be based on the 7nm Apple A11X Bionic octa-core CPU

Foxconn profits tumble on the back of iPhone X woes

Rumors point to three iPhone X-like models in 2018

Global smartphone market sees rise in Q3

Face ID tricked using a mask

Apple fixes the autocorrect bug on iPhones and iPads

SwiftKey announces Photo Themes, teams up with a National Geographic contributing photographer

Motorola smartphones making a small comeback in the U.S.

Next year's iPads might feature Face ID

Pack a puck: The Sonnet eGFX Breakaway Puck is a portable eGPU solution

Apple now leading the US smartphone market

Apple's iPhone X may cost even less to produce than previously thought

[Update]Broadcom rumored to acquire Qualcomm

IDC analytics point to 3-year decline in tablet sales

Apple iPhone X video walks through key UI changes

Apple's Q4 2017 earnings turn out better than expected

Qualcomm alleges Apple shared trade secrets with arch-rival Intel

Nearly one in four smartphones shipped have been from Samsung according to IDC

Qualcomm profits down 90%, Snapdragon sales still going strong

LandingZone Unveils Docking Station for the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Farce ID: Fraternal twins defeat iPhone X Face ID

Third-generation iPad will be classified as 'vintage and obsolete' on October 31st

The average iPhone X is being scalped for US$1500

Apple aims to improve wireless charging by purchasing New Zealand based 'PowerbyProxi'

Farce ID: Apple rejects report of Face ID dumbing down

Apple discontinues the 256 GB iPhone 7

Are gaming keyboards really faster than conventional keyboards?

Apple's upcoming iMac Pro with 10-core custom Intel Xeon CPU surfaces on GeekBench

Macbook Pro: Does Apple have a problem with defective keyboards due to dust getting stuck?

An iPhone with a stylus? It could materialize in 2019 if a new rumor is accurate

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