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Some apps on Apple's Store have been found to be able to see screen-recordings of user behavior. (Source: Apple)

Apple tells developers to either get transparent about screen-recording in their apps or get out of the App Store

A recent report in TechCrunch has revealed that a number of companies use a service that allows 'session replay', which can effectively translate into recordings of what users do on their iOS apps. This data can include on-screen ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2019 00:40

The original Oculus Rift. (Source: Oculus)

Next-generation Oculus Rift is rumored to have adjustable room lighting and inbuilt tracking sensors

The next Oculus VR headset to be released is rumored to be called the Rift S. The latest leaks on this device suggests that it will come with its own onboard tracking cameras, rather than rely on USB-connected sensors. It may also...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2019 19:29

OPPO releases the K1, a mid-ranger with an in-display fingerprint scanner, in India

The OPPO K1 is now available on the Indian market. This phone may compete with others such as the Redmi Note 7, as it has many specs in common with this device, but also has an in-display fingerprint reader. The K1 is exclusive to...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2019 18:51

Expensive Windows 7 support: In 2022, Microsoft will charge US$200

Windows 7 is far from dead; with around a third of the market share, the operating system is primarily used by businesses. Official support will end next year, but can be extended for another three years – at a price.

Daniel Puschina, 07 Feb 2019 11:58

Sony will be at SXSW this year. (Source: Sony)

Sony is to have a presence at SXSW this year

Sony will host a panel of events at this year's South by South West (SXSW) festival. It will apparently consist of talks and presentations that integrate into the regular creators' conference in Austin, Texas. Sony's contribution ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2019 18:26

A diagram from the patent for the new kind of S Pen. (Source: Patently Mobile)

Samsung Galaxy Note: New patent hints at inbuilt camera for next-gen S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9's S Pen gained interesting new Bluetooth capabilities over previous versions of the same stylus last year. Now, the OEM has obtained a patent to pack a whole camera into a version of the same component. T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2019 17:40

VLC will get a new update soon. (Source: VLC)

VLC 4.0 will support uninterrupible music playback and Apple AirPlay, but also drop support for multiple older platforms

The latest update to the VLC media player (4.0) will bring more features, especially for iOS. However, it will also no longer support older versions of the same platform, along with some others (e.g. Windows XP). It also now offer...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2019 16:55

World of Tanks 1.4 now live with wheeled vehicles added to the French tree, AMD 178B tier 6

World of Tanks 1.4 brings wheeled vehicles to the game, starts a new World War

Unleashed upon Windows and macOS gamers earlier today, World of Tanks 1.4 brings a few wheeled vehicles to the French tech tree, a reworked map (Ghost Town), new tweaks to the Personal Missions, a few buffs to the Object 279 Early...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2019 16:25

Firefox 66 content blocking options (Source: Mozilla Hacks)

Firefox will block media autoplay starting next month

Mozilla's Firefox 66 will come with audible autoplay blocking enabled by default, and the Android version will get a new implementation of this feature. The update is scheduled for general release on March 19. However, Firefox 66 ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Feb 2019 22:21

We test out Nvidia DLSS on the Razer Blade 15 and results are impressive

A 47 percent boost in performance with no loss in image quality seems almost too good to be true. Nvidia DLSS puts deep learning and AI to good use for gamers who may not yet be sold on the capabilities of ray-tracing.

Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2019 20:38

The latest Pixel phones are covered with the newest security patch level. (Source: Google)

Pixel 3s and Essential Phone are now receiving the February 2019 Android security patch

Phones from the most recent Pixel generation (and the Essential PH-1) have been reported as having received notifications to download the latest security patch for Android. Essential has noted that this update also contains other ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Feb 2019 18:33

Acer resurrects the Chromebase with two new Chrome OS AiO desktops

Chromebases may have fallen out of fashion years ago, but Acer is reviving the Chrome OS form factor with the Chromebase 24I2 and 24V2, two business-centric Chrome OS all-in-one desktops. Both devices will feature 24-inch Full HD ...

Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2019 02:54

A new Black Shark is apparently to be released soon. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi executive confirms existence of 3rd-gen Black Shark gaming phone

Wang Teng Thomas, Xiaomi’s product director, has written a post on Weibo indicating that a follow-up to the 2018 Black Shark Helo is on the way. The executive claimed to have seen this phone in the flesh, describing it as "too fas...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2019 18:06

OnePlus wants your software idea for OxygenOS. (Source: OnePlus)

#PMChallenge: a new contest to design a new feature for OnePlus phones

OnePlus has launched a new contest that could see the winning entry as a feature in a next-gen version of OxygenOS, the OEM's custom skin for its international Android phones. This competition is calling for entrants to find their...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2019 17:32

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 gets Android Pie beta (Source: ASUS India on Twitter)

Android 9.0 Pie beta rolls out for the Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 will get Android 9.0 later this year, but those adventurous enough can already join the beta upgrade program. However, the beta testing comes with a catch: Asus will not provide downgrades and cannot be...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Feb 2019 13:22

QuadrigaCX lost its founder, and more besides, recently. (Source: QuadrigaCX)

Crypto exchange reportedly loses the equivalent of US$137 million along with its founder

Gerry Cotten, the founder of QuadrigaCX, a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange, recently passed away at the untimely age of 30. However, the company's woes quickly escalated as it became apparent that Cotten had not left the password...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Feb 2019 15:02

More Inbox features are reportedly leaching into Gmail. (Source: Google)

New Reddit leak suggests Gmail will gain more Inbox features soon

A post on Reddit allegedly contains a screenshot of a Gmail app interface that integrates many features taken from Inbox. They include a pinned-only toggle, per-subject bundling and Assistant-esque reminders. They may have been pi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 18:23

The mobile wallet market is set to grow considerably over the next 7 years. (Source: flickr)

The mobile wallet market could be worth nearly US$10 trillion in 7 years

A new report by ResearchandMarkets.com has indicated that the mobile wallet market value could reach as much as US$9,352.15 billion by 2026. This is particularly impressive as it was worth about $880 billion in 2017. This growth m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 16:44

The specs of the Mi Max 3's successors may have been leaked. (Source: Mi.com)

Xiaomi Mi Max 4 and 4 Pro specs detailed in new leak

A new report suggests that the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will have 2 successors: the Mi Max 4 and a Pro variant of the same. Both of these may have 7.2-inch displays and 48MP rear camera sensors. The Mi Max 4 Pro may have an in-display fing...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 19:06

The OPPO R19 could be the first phone to have 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO is aiming for the 'world first to 5G phone' title

In a recent interview, OPPO's CEO, Chen Mingyong, stated that the OEM would "strive" to release the first phone with 5G in 2019. This goal would follow on nicely from earlier reports that the company had conducted the world's firs...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 18:30

The Wii Shop Channel officially shut down today, nailing the Wii's coffin shut

The Wii Shop Channel finally closed its doors today, marking the end of Nintendo's first digital distribution platform. The Shop Channel was home to the Virtual Console, Nintendo's massively successful digital storefront that hous...

Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2019 03:50

The Pixel 3 XL may have a mid-range variant soon. (Source: JB Hi-Fi)

A new Google phone, the Pixel 3a XL, shows up on Geekbench

A new phone, apparently made by Google, has appeared on the Geekbench 4 database. It is called the Pixel 3a XL, suggesting that it could be of the long-anticipated 'Pixel 3 Lite' line. This phone runs Android 9.0 and is powered by...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Jan 2019 00:16

The bug was introduced with the 12.1 version of iOS in November 2018. (Source: Apple)

Apple gets sued over FaceTime critical flaw

The legal procedures were initiated by attorney Larry Williams II who claims that key persons were able to eavesdrop on his sworn testimony given during a client deposition via the FaceTime bug. Apple appears to have known about t...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2019 19:01

The Honor 7X is still a great budget option. (Source: Huawei)

The Honor 7X could get Android Pie after all - its second major OS update

The Honor 7X was launched on Android Nougat and received the update to Oreo last year. The device is currently receiving the Pie beta in China, with other parts of the world billed to get theirs later this year. Pie would be the s...

Ricci Rox, 30 Jan 2019 13:41

Microsoft will bury Internet Explorer 10 in January 2020

Released back in September 2012, Internet Explorer 10 still receives support from Microsoft, although it has been succeeded by Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge. However, Microsoft has finally made the official announcement:...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2019 11:25

Fortnite mentioned the Steelseries Stratus XL in relation to controller support on mobile. (Source: Steelseries)

Fortnite now supports Bluetooth controllers on Android and iOS

The mobile versions of Fortnite (those that work on the Android and Apple platforms) now allow the use of Bluetooth controllers rather than on-screen controls. This new level of support comes with the 7.30 patch update, which also...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 19:59

App developer releases open-source version of Chroma for the Razer Phone 2

The Razer Phone 2 could be a solid option for fans of mobile gaming on Android. However, it may be less attractive to those who also like to have root access. This could lose them one of the Phone 2's main unique points: the Chrom...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 18:45

Tim Cook introduces Group Face Time. (Source: Ars Technica)

Update | Group FaceGate: New iOS bug grants access to iPhone mic audio without its owner's knowledge

Some alarming reports of a serious error in Group FaceTime associated with iOS 12.1 or later, have emerged. This bug allows an iPhone user to activate the call microphone of a second iPhone, whether its own user is aware of this o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 17:49

iOS 12.1.3 may break WiFi in addition to cellular connectivity

The iPhone has had a bumpy couple of months. iOS 12.1.2, released last month, broke cellular connectivity for some users. The problem got so bad that Sprint issued a warning to its customers to wait on updating. There doesn't seem...

Sam Medley, 29 Jan 2019 15:31

Unity develops video game to test AI; offers $100,000 in total prizes to developers that can beat it

Artificial Intelligence is getting better, but can humans stay ahead of the machines? Unity thinks so and is offering $100,000 in prizes to any developers that can code an AI to beat Obstacle Tower, a new game designed to specific...

Sam Medley, 29 Jan 2019 04:40

The render for the supposed Nokia 1 Plus. (Source: Tiger Mobiles)

Nokia 1 Plus renders and specs may have leaked online

The Nokia 1 Plus is a potential refresh or successor to the 1, an ultra-budget Android Go device. Images and specs purportedly associated with this new phone have surfaced online. According to them, the 1 Plus may gain a faster So...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 14:00

The Huawei Mate 9 is receiving an Pie beta in China now

Huawei had previously outlined plans to update its late-2016 and early-2017 flagships - the P10 and Mate 9 series - to Android 9.0 (Pie) by March 2019. It appears the OEM is finally ready to make a start on these commitments with ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 12:37

Casio's slimmest-ever digital grand piano is a fully up-to-date piece of audio hardware. (Source: Casio)

Casio has released the "world's slimmest" digital grand piano

Casio has updated its line of digital pianos with the Privia PX-S1000 and PX-S3000, 2 variants of what the company claims is the "world's slimmest grand piano". The new models use Smart Scaled Hammer Action to replicate the tactil...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 12:13

It seems Android Q will have many new features for its users. (Source: XDA)

Android Q may come with new font, accent colors and app downgradability

Further leaks of Android Q, which can be run on devices such as the Pixel 3 line, may have uncovered more detail on the coming OS upgrade. It appears that Google has prepared a new font, called Arvolato, for the update. In additio...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2019 17:48

The Nokia 3.1 Plus can now be bought in the US through Cricket Wireless.

Nokia 3.1 Plus and Alcatel Onyx now available on Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless can now offer the Nokia 3.1 Plus as a result of a new deal made with HMD Global. The budget smartphone will be sold at US$159.99 in its stores. However, it will have competition from the Alcatel Onyx, an equally b...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2019 16:54

Over a year after promising Oreo for the Moto G4 Plus, Motorola is yet to do so

Motorola released the Moto G4 Plus back in 2016 and promised it would receive two major updates. A while later, the company went back on its word and claimed the mid-range phone would not get the update, prompting a media outcry w...

Ricci Rox, 27 Jan 2019 14:19

Google I/O 2019 will take place in May, as usual. (Source: Google)

The dates and venue for Google I/O 2019 have been revealed

The next Google I/O event is scheduled for May 7 to 9 2019, at the Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, California. These details were uncovered as part of some code relating to a cryptic Tweet on the subject. This conference ma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 17:54

Facebook plans to bring content from its three messaging-related services into closer conjunction. (Source: The Financial Express)

Facebook has a plan to 'merge' user content from Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram

Facebook has just announced an initiative in which messages from its own Messenger, as well as from its acquisitions Instagram and WhatsApp, will be integrated using a singular infrastructure. This contravenes an earlier commitmen...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 19:12

Beware the update that bricks. (Source: EBay-Premierflags)

Mi A2 users have reported multiple cases of bricked phones after installing the January update

Xiaomi sent out the January update to the Android One Mi A2 earlier this week, and there have now been multiple reports of bricked devices after installing the OTA. Unpolished updates may be becoming a theme of Xiaomi's Android On...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2019 14:11

This could very well be the Pixel 4. (Source: Geekbench)

Mysterious Snapdragon 855-powered Google device appears on Geekbench, could be the Pixel 4

A new Geekbench listing has revealed what appears to be Google's Pixel 4, running on Android Q and sporting both 6 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 855.

Ricci Rox, 25 Jan 2019 14:08

Financier and philantropist George Soros thinks that China's AI push is very dangerous (Source: Wired)

China’s push into AI is very dangerous, thinks George Soros

Notorious financier and philanthropist George Soros thinks that China's push in the AI field — which involves the plan to overtake the US by 2030 — is a severe threat to open societies. He also said that the social credit system "...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 13:51

Microsoft Office 365 on a MacBook Pro, available via Mac App Store late January 2019 (Source: Apple Newsroom)

Microsoft Office 365 hits the Mac App Store

Thanks to its arrival on the Mac App Store, Microsoft Office 365 can now be downloaded and installed by Mac users with a single click. This cloud-connected office suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and OneDr...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 12:20

Microsoft acquires Citus Data banner Citus website (Source: Citus Data)

Microsoft acquires Citus Data, aims to improve Azure PostgreSQL

Citus Data was founded eight years ago, and now this Turkish company that focuses on building upon PostgreSQL and its open and extensible ecosystem is joining Microsoft. Unsurprisingly, neither of the two parties involved bothered...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2019 11:05

OnePlus may allow app pre-loads to facilitate HDR streaming in the future. (Source: XDA)

OnePlus executive broaches subject of mysterious new HDR streaming solution with OEM's fans

OnePlus' co-founder, Carl Pei, has made a rare appearance on the company's fan community website. Pei created a post asking for feedback on a new possible initiative in which the OEM would pre-load stubs for apps that support HDR ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2019 22:13

Opera 58.0.3135.7 update notification, new warning for closing windows with multiple tabs (Source: Own)

Opera 58 now available, but without any major changes

Opera 58 is the first new build of the year, but there are no big changes inside it. The new version comes with a warning when trying to close a window with multiple tabs open, as well as Yandex Zen news recommendation service int...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2019 11:15

Vikendi winter map hits PUBG on consoles (Source: Xbox Wire)

PUBG for Xbox One gets a new winter-themed map, Vikendi

In development since 2017 and available for PC gamers since December 2018, the Vikendi winter map for PUBG is now available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The new map is accompanied by the Survivor Pass: Vikendi that rewards playe...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2019 20:00

The OPPO Find X's successor may be called the Find X2. (Source: YouTube)

Rumor-rich video packs just about every next-gen feature possible into the OPPO Find X's successor

A recent leak-heavy video by the YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss alleges that OPPO's latest camera technology, the 10X optical zoom lens, will be integrated into the next generation of its Find X flagship. This phone may also contain a TO...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 17:59

Android Q may allow for increased carrier restrictions. (Source: MobileSyrup)

Android Q may improve carrier control over locked phones

Android Q is the hotly-anticipated next generation of the widely-distributed mobile device platform. Tech correspondents have found a potentially unwelcome piece of code in this new OS. It would allow the SIMs of one carrier to bl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Jan 2019 19:29

Some of the Honor Play 8A's color SKUs. (Source: Honor)

Honor Play 8A may make it to India soon: new rumor

The Honor Play 8A is a budget smartphone that resembles the Xiaomi Mi Play in numerous ways. However, at an approximate price of US$124, the 8A may be the cheaper of the two, although this may make it the more attractive option fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Jan 2019 18:34

Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch gets Tizen 4.0.0.2 update

The Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch gets a solid update, new features and Tizen 4.0.0.2 in tow

The latest software update for the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch pushes the Tizen version up to 4.0.0.2, weighs around 300 MB, and comes with sleep stages info support for the Health widget, more indoor workouts and back-to-back work...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Jan 2019 16:45