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Apple's first 5G iPhone will have to wait until 2020. (Source: Apple)

Ming-Chi Kuo: 2020 iPhones will go all OLED, include 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch 5G models

The usually reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to launch its first 5G iPhone in 2020. He also expects we will see a new smaller 5.4-inch model along with a larger 6.7-inch device both with 5G connectivity. The iPhon...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Jun 2019 13:07

The Samsung T5 Portable SSD. (Source: Amazon)

Samsung reportedly trademarks a new T-series portable SSD

Samsung has allegedly secured a trademark for a new product called the "Portable SSD T7 Plus". Should this leak prove true, it appears that a successor for the T5 is on its way. This putative product may at least maintain a trend ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jun 2019 18:46

KaiOS is thought to run on 100 million phones like these by now. (Source: KaiOS)

KaiOS set to expand on various vital levels in the coming year

KaiOS is the most prominent alternative to either iOS or Android on mobile devices. Its CEO, Sebastien Codeville, has just given an interview outlining this platform's directions and goals for the immediate future. They include gr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jun 2019 23:04

The OnePlus 7 Pro in Almond. (Source: BGR.in)

The OnePlus 7 Pro Almond SKU goes on sale, may gain a new Android Q navigation gesture soon

OnePlus has released a new colorway for the 7 Pro. This SKU (Almond) is available in the US or Canada so far. In addition, development leaks indicate that the OEM is preparing the new 'back' gesture, which consists of swiping inwa...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jun 2019 18:18

E3 2019 | You can test DOOM on iOS for free later this year

Bethesda is asking gamers to sign up for a beta test program for DOOM 2016 on iOS. The program is designed to test Bethesda's new Orion framework for game streaming. Selected users will be able to stream DOOM 2016 on their iOS dev...

Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2019 22:18

A possible inspiration for Huawei's new non-Chinese-language OS name. (Source: Wikipedia)

Huawei's new smartphone OS may launch in August or September 2019

A "global" new outlet has tweeted that HongMeng OS, Huawei's new rumored official ROM for its mobile devices, will be known as Oak OS in non-Chinese markets. Furthermore, this putative new system will be unveiled in the first fall...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 16:02

The new Reolink E1 Pro. (Source: Reolink)

Reolink releases a new Wi-Fi home security-cam with 355-degree pan and 50-degree tilt for under US$60

Reolink, a company already known for well-spec'd wireless security cameras, now launches the E1 Pro. This new option offers a wide range of coverage for an affordable price. It will also gain Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant comp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jun 2019 15:04

Square Enix announces Dragon Quest Walk, a Pokemon-Go style mobile game

Dragon Quest Walk, an adventure AR game in the same vein as Pokemon Go, was announced earlier this week. Though details are sparse, the game seems to have players travel to real-world locations to battle monsters from the Dragon Q...

Sam Medley, 05 Jun 2019 22:19

iOS 13 introduces Dark Mode for iPhones. (Source: YouTube)

WWDC19 | iOS 13 officially lives: Dark Mode, 30% faster Face ID, new keyboard, it's all here

The next upcoming version of Apple's mobile device OS has finally been released at WWDC 2019. It brings the long-awaited Dark Mode, in addition to improvements for many other iOS features and functions. They include a 'new' swipe ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jun 2019 19:34

Apple's new iPadOS gives the iPad much needed Mac-like features including better multitasking. (Source: Apple)

WWDC19 | Apple unleashes the iPad with new iPadOS fork

Apple has finally let its iPad off the leash by releasing a new forked version of iOS that it is calling iPadOS. The change brings with it extended features and functionality that takes advantage of the iPad's larger canvas, deliv...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jun 2019 08:35

WWDC19 | MacOS 10.15 throws out iTunes in favor of three dedicated apps

The new version of macOS, 10.15 Catalina, is getting rid of iTunes in lieu of three dedicated media management apps. Replacing the storied software is Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. MacOS 10.15 will also use Finder to ...

Sam Medley, 04 Jun 2019 05:30

The modern-day banana-phone. (Source: KICKmobiles)

The 2018 Nokia banana-phone now has WhatsApp

The 8110 (4G) is a reprise of a classic Nokia phone of the same name, released at MWC last year. However, its KaiOS meant that it had reduced functionality compared to the average Android or iOS device. With the roll-out of a comp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Jun 2019 18:35

What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone, except when it doesn't. (Source: 9to5Mac)

5,400 trackers found on iPhone bleeding up to 1.5 GB private data over a month

Apple likes to claim that buying an iPhone means buying into an ecosystem where user data is sacrosanct. An examination by the Washington Post demonstrates that the reality is quite a different picture.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 May 2019 12:25

Apple is working on an in-display fingerprint reader suggesting Face ID could be on the way out. (Source: Patently Apple)

2020 or 2021 iPhone could bring back Touch ID but in-display this time

Apple looks to be working on an in-display Touch ID solution for a future iPhone, possibly in time for a 2020 or 2021 release. With most of the flagship competition working hard to eliminate notches for a truly all-display design,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 May 2019 09:55

Is Apple's App Store a monopoly? Depends on who you ask

A recent survey run by Blind shed some light on what various tech employees think of Apple and the App Store. Apple's own employees largely believe the company doesn't hold a monopoly on iOS app distribution, but other companies (...

Sam Medley, 22 May 2019 23:56

Pokemon GO gets new lure modules and characters (Source: Pokemon GO)

New characters and lure modules coming to Pokemon GO

Cherubi, Gible, Hippopotas, and other Pokemon originally discovered in the Sinnoh region are now coming to other areas. The latest Pokemon GO update also comes with a new Ground-type move (Earth Power), as well as Glacial Lure Mod...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 17:56

Minecraft Earth now official free to play augmented reality mobile title (Source: Minecraft)

Minecraft Earth is a brand-new, free-to-play, 10th anniversary title to join the Minecraft family

The recently unveiled Minecraft Earth is a free-to-play, augmented reality Minecraft title to be added to the Minecraft universe. However, those interested can only sign up for a chance to play the limited beta — which is schedule...

Codrut Nistor, 20 May 2019 09:01

Apple looks set to come to blows with third party developers over changes it plans to make to the App Store. (Image source: Time Magazine)

Apple to take on app developers with changes to the App Store to be announced next month

In changes to be announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, Apple looks set to increase the number of its own Apps available on the App Store, directly challenging Google and Amazon. Changes look likely to increase ...

Hugh Baillie-Lane, 14 May 2019 11:28

This potential new iPhone now has a CPU. (Source: HotHardware)

Apple's next smartphone SoC is now in production

Bloomberg reports that the processor for this year's generation of iPhones has now entered production. This SoC, likely to be known as the A13 chipset, has apparently already entered production by TSMC at a testing stage. However,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 May 2019 19:45

The next "iPhone XR" is expected to have a wide notch and dual camera setup. (Image source: OnLeaks/Pricebaba)

Will Android OEMs still want to copy Apple after seeing renders and concept video of the iPhone XR's successor?

Concept renders and a brief video of the supposed successor of the iPhone XR have been published online. The device is expected to be the “cheap” member of the next series of iPhones and will wield lower specifications than the ot...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 May 2019 08:27

Spotify's claims against Apple may have sparked a new investigation of the latter. (Source: Consumer Reports)

EU set to investigate possible anti-trust behavior by Apple, based on Spotify's complaints

The Financial Times claims that its sources have told it that the EU will indeed probe Apple's potential anti-competition business practices. The decision follows 'surveys' of interested parties such as Spotify, who claim that the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 May 2019 20:02

A user may see this message when trying to get their missing extension(s) back. (Source: Mozilla)

Firefox affected by bug that disables all the browser's extensions

Those who use the latest version of Firefox (66.6) may have noticed that their usual extensions have disappeared. This is due to a bug in this browser in which an expired certificate gives the impression that all of these add-ons ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2019 18:37

Some ads on Spotify may gain voice-control options in the US. (Source: TechCrunch)

Spotify reportedly pilots a new kind of in-app ad in the US

Spotify has reportedly rolled out a new kind of ad to grab user attention in the United States. The messages involved apparently encourage the user to give a voice command in order to navigate to relevant sponsored content. These ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 May 2019 17:22

The Redmi 5A is marketed as the smartphone for everyone. (Image source: Xiaomi Redmi)

Report claims the Apple iPhone X was the world's best-selling smartphone in 2018 with Xiaomi's Redmi 5A being the best-selling Android device

A report from market analyst company Counterpoint Research has stated that Apple’s iPhone X was the best-selling smartphone in the world in 2018. Top 10 charts for both the world and China were shared online and while Apple has do...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 May 2019 12:56

Apple's iPhone sales continued to trend downwards in its fiscal Q2 2019 results. (Source: Apple)

iPhone sales continue to slide in Apple's latest quarterly report

Apple has reported its Q2 results for 2019 which showed that its iPhone sales have continued the downward trend first recorded in Q1. However, Apple stock was up seemingly in response to its services business which crested US$11 b...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 May 2019 02:31

Mario Kart Tour should be coming this summer. (Image source: Shack News)

Nintendo is looking for Android users to be Mario Kart Tour beta testers

Nintendo is currently looking for people to apply to the beta-testing phase of the upcoming mobile game Mario Kart Tour. At the moment, the company is only accepting applications from Android users (although the game is planned fo...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2019 11:53

This Fortnite Emote is now the focus of a legal dispute. (Source: YouTube)

Fortnite faces legal battle over allegedly stolen likenesses in game's Emotes

A law firm has filed a suit against Epic Games on behalf of its client, a musician who believes his trademark appearance and moves have been stolen in order to build one of the Emotes found in the game Fortnite. These Emotes are B...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Apr 2019 20:00

It is likely that Qualcomm will supply 5G modems for future versions of the iPad Pro too. (Image source: Apple)

Apple and Qualcomm are reportedly bringing 5G to the iPad Pro in 2021

A reliable Apple analyst has reported that the Cupertino-based company plans to bring 5G iPad Pros to market in 2021. The prediction comes just a week after Apple and Qualcomm made headlines for signing a deal to supply 5G modems ...

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 14:59

The bulkier the better: The iPhone XI (Image source OnLeaks & CashKaro)

Updated | Bumps galore: New Apple iPhone XI renders and 360° video reaffirm a sizeable camera bump and notch

Triple rear-facing cameras? Check. Huge camera bump? Check. Gargantuan notch? Check. No USB Type-C? Check. This is the iPhone XI.
Updated: YouTube video fixed & additional photos added

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 11:36

Do you have one of these? If so, stop using it immediately. (Image source: Apple)

Dangerous fruit: Apple recalls specific wall plugs over electric shock risk

Did you buy a Mac, iOS device or the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit between 2003 and 2010? If you did, chances are that you received a wall plug too. Turns out that the three-prong adapters sold in certain countries during that pe...

Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2019 19:43

The Reno's predecessors made OPPO a top-5 premium smartphone maker for the 1st time in 2018. (Source: TechRadar)

OPPO named as fastest-growing OEM in 2018's premium smartphone space

The latest figures on the global premium smartphone market reportedly show that OPPO increased its share of it by a stunning 863% in 2018. This stripped out comparable performances on the part of competitors such as Xiaomi and eve...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:07

The iPad Pro could be taken more seriously as a laptop alternative soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

iPads may finally gain mouse support with iOS 13

The tech leaker Stephen Troughton-Smith has supported a rumor that an iPad will gain the ability to pair properly with a mouse with the next iOS update. This new feature will allegedly be a new accessibility option in the new upgr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:55

Byte is now in Closed Beta stage, Vine is making a comeback

Vine coming back from the dead as Byte, now in beta testing

Those who have been missing Vine — and/or have been not happy with TikTok — can now fill the void with Byte. The new looping video app comes from Vine's founder and it is currently undergoing closed beta testing. For now, only 100...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2019 19:20

WhatsApp may change its emojis soon. (Source: WABetaInfo)

WhatsApp to update its current set of emoji stickers; is working on animated ones, too

WhatsApp is reportedly working on animated stickers in its latest betas. This enables a user to superimpose a a moving piece of art (e.g. a drawing or character) on a message. A blog has also apparently found that the app is going...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2019 17:13

This new AI method of converting video to playable characters may be the evolution of the Animoji and its ilk. (Source: MacRumors)

Facebook researchers develop AI method to convert videos of people into playable game characters

A trio of IT researchers affiliated with Facebook have created a new method to turn a video of an individual performing a series of actions (e.g. a dance) into a 3D 'game character'. This character - and its associated movements -...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Apr 2019 16:24

BBM for consumers is shutting down on MAy 31. (Source: BBM Blog)

BlackBerry Messenger for consumers to shut down on May 31

Emtek, the licensed owners of the BlackBerry Messenger app, announced that the service will shut down on May 31 considering that users preferred using other messaging platforms. However, BlackBerry said that BBM Enterprise is now ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Apr 2019 11:08

Business appears to be better than it was at this point last year. (Source: GadgetsNow)

Apple had the most smartphone activations in the US in Q1 2019

A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has thrown light on the state of the US smartphone market in Q1. Apple had a tenuous dominance over the market, with the company's devices accounting for 36% of device activa...

Ricci Rox, 20 Apr 2019 09:13

The Z-shaped folding pattern is what this iPhone concept is named after. (Source: Caviar)

Impressive iPhone Z foldable concept estimated to cost US$3,260

Apple is not ready to make the jump to foldable designs for the time being, but luxury modification company Caviar from Russia might be able to inspire the Californian giant with its impressive iPhone Z concept. The Z-shaped foldi...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Apr 2019 21:50

The iPhone XR was the most successful Apple phone for another month. (Source: iShop)

The iPhone XR was Apple's top seller in the US for February 2019

A new report from Counterpoint Research has found that, of all Apple smartphones, the iPhone XR did the best in the US market in the month of February 2019. Of those who bought this device, 20% of those already using iOS upgraded ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2019 18:25

TikTok has been banned in India. (Source: The News Minute)

TikTok video app banned from Google and Apple app stores in Indian jurisdiction

The Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has ordered Google and Apple to remove the app TikTok from their respective stores. This ban has followed allegations that the service increases the risk of child abuse...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 19:45

Apple betting big on Arcade subscription service, has reportedly poured US $500 million into project

Apple is throwing US $500 million behind its upcoming Arcade gaming subscription service, according to a report by Financial Times. The service could be a big payoff for Apple; devs that release games via Arcade will be bound to a...

Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2019 17:57

The ACM is investigating the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. (Source: ACM)

A Dutch competition authority is investigating Apple, Google for the possibility of app-store monopoly

Google and Apple provide and maintain 2 of the largest app markets in the world. The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets has decided to investigate them with regard to how third-party developers are treated on these platform...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2019 19:02

iOS 13 may introduce a list of long-awaited features. (Source: YouTube)

Dark Mode may make it to the next major iOS update

A new report indicates that iOS 12's successor may gain a system-wide dark mode. In addition, this OS upgrade will lose the requirement for a profile in order to manage fonts. iPads may also get a version of Safari that defaults t...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2019 18:28

Criminals using Android are at risk thanks to Google SensorVault (Source: Notebookcheck)

Use an Android phone, commit a crime, Google SensorVault could help police nab you

A new series by the New York Times investigating privacy has uncovered a Google database known internally as SensorVault. Police have been able to access the database to help identify suspects based on their movements recorded in ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Apr 2019 13:11

The iPhone SE range was discontinued in 2018. (Source: Amazon)

The iPhone SE is currently available from US$249 in the Apple online store

The iPhone SE has made another unexpected appearance on Apple’s online store. Several different-colored variants are listed and there is even a 128 GB version available. Prices for the diminutive iPhone SE start at US$249 and they...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Apr 2019 07:26

Skype for Mobile now allows for screen-sharing. (Source: Digital Trends)

New Skype Insider Preview build adds screen-sharing on iOS and Android

Skype for Mobile now offers the user an option to share their screen with a caller. This could enable people on a Skype call to share things such as slideshows, webpages, a homescreen and so on. The new function is found in the '....

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2019 14:42

PUBG has been banned in Nepal. (Source: Polygon)

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, or PUBG for short, is one of the Korean studio Bluehole's biggest success stories. However, some state regulators seem not to like it as much as its millions of players do. Nepal is the latest countr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 16:37

The OnePlus 6T is popular with former Samsung Galaxy owners according to a new report. (Source: OnePlus)

Most Pixel 3 or OnePlus 6T switchers previously owned a Galaxy

A new study from Counterpoint Research has shed a little light on Samsung’s smartphone sales woes. Although still the number one smartphone maker in the world, its profits have taken a big hit with lower sales of its premium devic...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Apr 2019 11:02

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Ming-Chi Kuo: 2020 iPhones will go all OLED, include 5.4-inch and 6.7-inch 5G models

Samsung reportedly trademarks a new T-series portable SSD

KaiOS set to expand on various vital levels in the coming year

The OnePlus 7 Pro Almond SKU goes on sale, may gain a new Android Q navigation gesture soon

E3 2019 | You can test DOOM on iOS for free later this year

Huawei's new smartphone OS may launch in August or September 2019

Reolink releases a new Wi-Fi home security-cam with 355-degree pan and 50-degree tilt for under US$60

Square Enix announces Dragon Quest Walk, a Pokemon-Go style mobile game

WWDC19 | iOS 13 officially lives: Dark Mode, 30% faster Face ID, new keyboard, it's all here

WWDC19 | Apple unleashes the iPad with new iPadOS fork

WWDC19 | MacOS 10.15 throws out iTunes in favor of three dedicated apps

The 2018 Nokia banana-phone now has WhatsApp

5,400 trackers found on iPhone bleeding up to 1.5 GB private data over a month

2020 or 2021 iPhone could bring back Touch ID but in-display this time

Is Apple's App Store a monopoly? Depends on who you ask

New characters and lure modules coming to Pokemon GO

Minecraft Earth is a brand-new, free-to-play, 10th anniversary title to join the Minecraft family

Apple to take on app developers with changes to the App Store to be announced next month

Apple's next smartphone SoC is now in production

Will Android OEMs still want to copy Apple after seeing renders and concept video of the iPhone XR's successor?

EU set to investigate possible anti-trust behavior by Apple, based on Spotify's complaints

Firefox affected by bug that disables all the browser's extensions

Spotify reportedly pilots a new kind of in-app ad in the US

Report claims the Apple iPhone X was the world's best-selling smartphone in 2018 with Xiaomi's Redmi 5A being the best-selling Android device

iPhone sales continue to slide in Apple's latest quarterly report

Nintendo is looking for Android users to be Mario Kart Tour beta testers

Fortnite faces legal battle over allegedly stolen likenesses in game's Emotes

Apple and Qualcomm are reportedly bringing 5G to the iPad Pro in 2021

Updated | Bumps galore: New Apple iPhone XI renders and 360° video reaffirm a sizeable camera bump and notch

88% Apple iPad mini 5 Tablet Review

Dangerous fruit: Apple recalls specific wall plugs over electric shock risk

OPPO named as fastest-growing OEM in 2018's premium smartphone space

iPads may finally gain mouse support with iOS 13

Vine coming back from the dead as Byte, now in beta testing

WhatsApp to update its current set of emoji stickers; is working on animated ones, too

Facebook researchers develop AI method to convert videos of people into playable game characters

BlackBerry Messenger for consumers to shut down on May 31

Apple had the most smartphone activations in the US in Q1 2019

Impressive iPhone Z foldable concept estimated to cost US$3,260

The iPhone XR was Apple's top seller in the US for February 2019

TikTok video app banned from Google and Apple app stores in Indian jurisdiction

Apple betting big on Arcade subscription service, has reportedly poured US $500 million into project

A Dutch competition authority is investigating Apple, Google for the possibility of app-store monopoly

Dark Mode may make it to the next major iOS update

Use an Android phone, commit a crime, Google SensorVault could help police nab you

The iPhone SE is currently available from US$249 in the Apple online store

New Skype Insider Preview build adds screen-sharing on iOS and Android

88% Apple iPad Air (2019) Tablet Review

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

Most Pixel 3 or OnePlus 6T switchers previously owned a Galaxy

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