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iPhones 12 feature in this drop-down menu. (Source: T-Mobile)

A carrier's online store now stocks cases for the iPhone 12 series

T-Mobile Netherlands is a national division of a carrier that also sells accessories for flagship iPhones from 2018, 2019...and 2020. It names these devices according to their individual variants, and also has live pages for a few...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Jun 2020 23:28

The new Adidas RPD-01 are work-out ready. (Image: Adidas)

The Adidas RPD-O1 headphones are workout-ready

Adidas has long been associated with sporting endeavors and this has spawned a range of accessories to make staying active fun. Its latest headphone accessory is called the RPD-01 is designed to be both sweat resistant and stay se...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 28 Jun 2020 14:00

The iPhone SE (2020). (Source: Trusted Reviews)

The iPhone SE (2020) demolishes the competition in DxOMark's camera tests

The iPhone SE has finally made its way over to DxOMark for a thorough evaluation of its cameras' abilities. The US$399 phone impresses, keeping up with the Pixel 3a on all tests⁠—and outperforming similarly-priced phones.

Ricci Rox, 26 Jun 2020 19:15

New iPhones, new charger? (Source: MacRumors)

The iPhone 12 series might come without an in-box charger: new leak

An earlier leak suggested that Apple is planning to do away with EarPods as standard packaging contents for its 2020 generation of iPhones. Now, the British financial institution Barclays reportedly predicts that the OEM will not ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Jun 2020 18:16

There could be 4G variants of the iPhone 12 in the works. (Image source: AppleInsider)

Rumor | Apple iPhone 12 4G variant will be priced at US$549 according to unknown leaker

A leaker has claimed that Apple is considering releasing two 4G variants of its upcoming iPhone 12 lineup, and the smartphones will be priced at surprisingly low points for Apple devices. The unknown source has stated a price of U...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jun 2020 23:19

Some possible iPhone 12 cases. (Source: Reddit)

iPhone 12 series: New Reddit images may corroborate previous design leaks

A Redditor who claims to work in the smartphone repair industry has posted photos of new clear cases and dummy devices that allegedly match the iPhone 12 series. They correspond to the upcoming lines' 3 hypothetical variants, and ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 23:53

The Amazfit Zenbuds will launch soon. (Source: Amazfit)

Update: Now live | Amazfit will launch its ZenBuds via Indiegogo at the end of June 2020

Amazfit claims that its ZenBuds are capable of enhancing sleep or relaxation due to their noise-cancelling, health-tracking and other properties. The brand has finally announced details on how this version of the truly wireless (T...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 15:01

iOS 14 has a few convenient new tricks up its sleeve. (Images via Apple)

WWDC 2020 | Apple announces iOS 14 with some nice aesthetic tweaks and several useful features

At WWDC 2020 today, Apple unveiled iOS 14. There are several quality-of-life improvements, some aesthetic changes, and quite a few new features for users to look forward to.

Sam Medley, 23 Jun 2020 05:46

Apple will transition its entire Mac lineup to Apple custom-silicon in the coming years. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 | Apple confirms historic transition of entire Mac lineup from Intel to ARM; developers now have access to an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac Mini DTK for US$500

Apple has announced that it will transition its entire Mac lineup to ARM-based custom silicon over the next two years. Support for Apple silicon is now available in macOS Big Sur and developers can get started right away on a Deve...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 21:45

The Fobase Air Pro is an obvious Apple Watch clone. (Image source: Fobase)

Fobase Air and Air Pro Smartwatches: Blatant Apple Watch clones with 1.54-inch color screens and continuous heart-rate monitoring from US$29.99

The Chinese company Fobase has currently discounted its Fobase Air Smartwatch and Fobase Air Pro Smartwatch to US$29.99 and US$39.99, respectively. The obvious Apple Watch clones are packed with features such as heart-rate monitor...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2020 22:09

The alleged iPhone 12 molds show the different-sized variants. (Image source: @Jin_Store)

Supposed Apple iPhone 12 molds and renders show different-sized smartphones with stylish iPad Pro design language but big notches

Images of alleged molds and renders of the Apple iPhone 12 series have been leaked online. There are several different-sized molds on show in the pictures, which seem to fit rumors of the iPhone 12 sporting a similar design langua...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Jun 2020 05:04

The new LG CineBeam projector can throw a 100-inch image and weighs 1.1 pounds

LG has announced the latest model in its line of CineBeam projectors. The PH30N is rated for images of up to 100 inches from 10.8 feet away. It has also been designed to be light and portable so as to generate a theater-like exper...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jun 2020 22:50

The Aukey Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey's latest power bank is also a phone stand

The new Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank from Aukey has an innovative design, in that it combines the ability to act as a phone stand in addition to the function that gives it its name. It does so by integrating a kickstand into its ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2020 22:42

Razer releases its new Kishi universal mobile gaming controller

Razer has announced that its latest accessory for smartphone gaming, the Kishi, is now available to order. This model is designed to fit onto mobile devices of varying screen size to deliver Nintendo Switch-esque controls. It does...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jun 2020 22:19

The iPhone 11 Pro Max may be suffering from a peculiar green tint display issue. (Source: GadgetsNow)

Some iPhone 11 Pro series units may be suffering from a green tint display issue

An iPhone 11 Pro user has reported that their phone displays a green tint under certain conditions. It's currently unknown if this is a software or hardware issue. It isn't the first time something of the sort has happened, though...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jun 2020 18:40

The Exodus ANC headphones. (Source: House of Marley)

Deal | Get 30% off House of Marley's audio products

House of Marley wants to help consumers celebrate Father's Day with a 30% sale off everything in its US online store. They include the brand's Exodus active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones. This discount is in effect from today ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2020 19:31

Record label agreements might mean that Apple Music won't immediately become part of an Apple subscription bundle (Image source: Apple)

"Apple Prime" to counter Amazon Prime? iOS 13.5.5 beta code hints at an Apple bundle with Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Music

Beta code for iOS 13.5.5 seems to indicate that Apple is considering launching a bundle subscription serving integrating different offerings like Apple News, Apple TV+, Apple Music, and possibly Apple Arcade. Can we expect this "A...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Jun 2020 15:28

The iPhone 11 Pro will most likely receive an iOS 14 update when the new OS arrives (Image source: Apple)

iOS 14 update: Will Google Translate become redundant on iPhone 12? AI-powered A14 Bionic Neural engine translation feature set to transform Safari and App Store

An early test build of iOS 14 apparently leverages Apple's Neural engine to enable seamless, in-app machine translation in Safari and other core Apple apps. If the implementation is sound, this could be a major boon for iOS 14 use...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Jun 2020 09:31

Business-grade phishing poses business-grade risks. (Source: Pixabay)

The rate of mobile phishing aimed at businesses grew by 37% by the end of March 2020

The security group Lookout has released the results of its latest study of fraud that targets phones or tablets owned by enterprises. It found that the number of such incidents grew by 37.1% between the last quarter of 2019 and th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jun 2020 17:01

It is not yet clear in what colours Apple will offer the iPhone 12 series. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

A concept video shows how stylish the Apple iPhone 12 Pro could look in Navy Blue

Plenty is already seemingly known about the so-called iPhone 12 series. One element that remains unknown, at the least, for the time being, is in what colours Apple will offer its next flagships. A concept designer has sought to a...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2020 20:26

OLED screens, like the one used in the iPhone 11 Pro Max, may soon be usurped by microLED. (Image via Notebookcheck review)

Apple considers $330 million investment in Taiwanese microLED factory for future iPhones and MacBooks

Apple is considering a large US$330 million investment in a microLED manufacturing plant in Taiwan. The investment would be a joint venture with Epistar and AU Optronics. This investment could lead to the use of microLED displays ...

Sam Medley, 01 Jun 2020 16:40

Apple is selling refurbished iPhone XRs on its website

Refurbished iPhone XR units are now available for sale in the US on Apple's website

Refurbished Apple iPhone XR models are now available for purchase on Apple's website. The 64GB version costs $499, while the 128GB and 256GB variants retail at $539 and $629, respectively. Apple says that all phones come with a ne...

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 May 2020 17:34

The FastConnect 6900 and 6700 are new Qualcomm wireless modules. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's latest connectivity modules step up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

Qualcomm has announced the FastConnect 6900 and 6700, 2 new connectivity solutions that may upgrade some future phones to Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E. The latter is a variation on the latest wireless data standard that adds the 6GH...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2020 20:11

The ESCOBAR GOLD 11 PRO... (Image source: Escobar Inc)

Escobar Inc announces another scam

Escobar Inc has announced another scam. Having ditched its attempts to sell skinned foldable smartphones, the company is now claiming to be selling a "24KT Gold Luxury Edition" of the iPhone 11 Pro. Priced at US$499, Escobar Inc c...

Alex Alderson, 28 May 2020 14:12

New custom Mac orders might take over a month to be fulfilled in India (Image source: Apple)

Apple finally lets Indian users custom configure MacBooks and Mac Pros

Apple is finally allowing Indian customers to purchase customized, configure-to-build Mac and MacBook variants. This move gives Indian Mac buyers much-needed flexibility in terms of RAM, storage, and CPU/GPU configurations.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 27 May 2020 18:12

Samsung has won the lion's share of iPhone 12 OLED display orders. (Source: EverythingApplePro)

80% of iPhone 12 displays to be supplied by Samsung, LG and BOE to pick up the rest

Apple frenemy Samsung has secured the supply of 80 percent of Apple’s iPhone 12 OLED display orders according to Digitimes. The remainder of the OLED panel supplies are said be supplied by both LG and BOE.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 May 2020 14:21

ARM is bringing not just one, but two high-performance cores to market in 2021. (Source: ARM)

New ARM Cortex-A78 and Cortex-X1 cores announced, will power 2021 flagships

ARM has announced its new Cortex-A78 architecture that will power most Android flagship smartphones in 2021. Interestingly, it has also branched out into extra-performance cores with the launch of its new Cortex-X1 borne out of it...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 May 2020 10:52

Towers of Everland plays well in both landscape and portrait modes

Towers of Everland out on Apple Arcade: first-person dungeon crawler offers a premium alternative to The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Towers of Everland just landed on Apple Arcade. The first-person dungeon crawler offers a more light-hearted experience than The Elder Scrolls: Blades and Legends of Grimrock, without sacrificing content quality. However, poor per...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 May 2020 16:59

The UGREEN 65W GaN charger is available on flash sale for a 50 percent discount (Image source: UGREEN)

Deal | UGREEN's 65W GaN charger is 50 percent off on Indiegogo: This US$37 4-port device can fast charge an iPhone 11 Pro, iPad Pro 2020, and MacBook Air at the same time

UGREEN's All in One 65W GaN charger is selling at a 50 percent discount on Indiegogo. The limited time sale makes the charger price competitive with Apple's 18W, while enabling users to fast charge 4 devices simultaneously.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 May 2020 09:44

Apples iPhone SE (2020) shines in our review with many small improvements

A new iPhone for less than $500? Currently, only the iPhone SE (2020) makes this possible. This sounds like a good deal and while the smartphone offers many contemporary features, it lacks a modern design.

Daniel Schmidt, 22 May 2020 21:01

iPhone 11 jailbreak update: Get ready for unc0ver 5.0.0: semi-untethered iOS jailbreak with Windows support, compatible with all iOS 13.5 iPhones and iPads

@unc0verTeam recently announced that a working, universal iOS 13.5 jailbreak will be arriving soon. The jailbreak is compatible with Windows, meaning iPhone and iPad users won't need to use a Mac to jailbreak their devices, as wit...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 May 2020 08:42

iOS 13.5 includes user-friendly tweaks to make life during COVID just a bit easier (Image source: Apple)

Apple's COVID-19 iOS update: iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 deliver easier FaceID with masks on, COVID-19 exposure notifications API, and tweaks to FaceTime group calls

Apple's latest iOS 13.5 update includes tweaks to FaceID and FaceTime group chat that aim to improve user experience due to COVID-specific issues. The FaceID mask tweak makes it easier for users to unlock their iPhones and iPads w...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 May 2020 08:15

Apple's EarPods might not come included with iPhone 12 series devices (Image source: Apple)

First the headphone jack, now EarPods: report suggests Apple might not include free EarPods with iPhone 12 and 12 Pro series devices to nudge consumers towards AirPods Pro and AirPods Studio

A report by Ming Chi-Kuo indicates that Apple might not include EarPods with its iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro series devices this year. The move appears to be an effort to nudge consumers towards buying AirPods Pro and the upcoming...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2020 15:34

The Apple Watch Series 3 is available on Amazon at a steep discount. (Image source: Amazon)

Apple Watch Series 3 sells for just US$231: enough to sway Galaxy Gear S3 and Fitbit Versa users?

The Apple Watch Series 3 is now available on Amazon for as low as US$231. This brings it into contention with the Galaxy Gear S3. However, LTE capabilities, superior build quality and tight iOS integration make the Series 3 a soli...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 May 2020 11:41

The Gobi app icon (Image Source; Josh Constine)

More Apple iOS 14 features get leaked

Apple's upcoming iOS 14 is bringing more augmented reality integration via apps such as Gobi that offer dining and shopping interactions through new circular QR codes. The Find My app will also be updated with audio and haptic cue...

Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2020 14:23

An up-to-date iPhone 12 render. (Source: DisplaySupplyChain)

A new leak fills in even more detail on 2020's iPhones

The next generation of iPhones - thought to be called the 12 series - have been leaked extensively already. A new leak from Ross Young of the DisplaySupplyChain tips site now claims to fill in some of the remaining blanks. They in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 May 2020 22:40

YouTube on longer offers HD content to Indian users on mobile (Image source: YouTube)

Opinion | YouTube, stop with the 480p bandwidth discrimination in India already

A month ago, YouTube decided to limit Indian mobile users to a maximum of 480p, citing bandwidth constraints. However, with 85 percent of YouTube users residing outside India, completely unaffected, the decision prompts questions ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 May 2020 09:20

The new "iPhone 12 5.4" render. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

A new render shows an iPhone 12 with a 5.4-inch OLED display

The iPhone 12 series is currently thought to have a total of 4 variants. A new set of 3D images shows what one with a 5.4-inch screen would look like. It has the iPad Pro-esque form factor of previous renders, as well as a standar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 May 2020 23:57

The LG V40 still looks good. (Source: Mashable)

Feature | The LG V40 ThinQ was the underappreciated flagship no one bought

The LG V40 had it all: three versatile rear cameras, five cameras in total, an excellent display, and competitive pricing. And yet, it never quite managed to hit the heights attained by its contemporaries; why?

Ricci Rox, 17 May 2020 17:33

720p has joined the long list of things that have been cancelled in 2020 (Image source:me.me)

Opinion | Apparently, 720p isn't HD anymore according to YouTube: sorry iPhone 11 and iPhone SE 2 users, but it's time to move on

YouTube recently decided to reclassify 720p video as SD quality. Users of the YouTube desktop site and mobile apps will no longer see an "HD" badge next to 720p. While the decision is largely semantic in nature, it underscores how...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 May 2020 14:24

Early renders of the Google Pixel 4a. (Source: OnLeaks)

Google Pixel 4a billed to be cheaper than the iPhone SE

The Google Pixel 4a was initially expected to start at US$399, but a new leak claims the phone could be US$50 cheaper. This would make it cheaper than the iPhone SE, the biggest challenger to the Pixel 4a in the mid-range segment.

Ricci Rox, 15 May 2020 09:56

Xiaomi has seen plenty of growth under Lei Jun's leadership. (Source: Bloomberg)

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun reportedly sniped using an iPhone, faces criticism from other users

Going by reports floating around, CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, has been caught using an iPhone on social media. The fact that this is news in the first place is a tad amusing, but it does play right into the joke of Xiaomi aping everyt...

Ricci Rox, 14 May 2020 10:08

Some figures from the new study. (Source: CAIST via MyDrivers)

The market for phones in China regained some sense of normalcy in April 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has been linked to the depression of the mobile-device market worldwide over the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). However, new official figures from China show that this sector of the same had recovered to a d...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 May 2020 18:22

The 2020 Sony SRS-XB range. (Source: Sony)

Sony launches new wireless speakers with EXTRA BASS

Sony has announced new additions to its SRS-XB line of wireless speakers. Their generation features programmable lighting strips in their IP67 housing and are engineered for "deep, punchy bass" and a 3D surround effect. There are ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 May 2020 18:13

The S20+ is widely considered to be the best S20 model. (Source: Samsung)

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy S20+'s "fake zoom" is better than the S10's optical zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has now been tested by DxOMark. The scores offer a few notable takeaways, including inferiority to the S20 Ultra, an overall lack of improvement over the Note 10+, and the real-world effectiveness of the S2...

Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 13:54

Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone. (Source: Apple)

Apple legend Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone

Was a smartphone like the iPhone inevitable? Ken Kocienda, one of its designers doesn’t believe so. Rather, Kocienda argues in a tweet over the weekend that it was “an act of creativity” and that, as such, “It wasn’t inevitable”....

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 May 2020 12:53

The iPhone 12 Pro model will be picking up a 120 Hz refresh rate according to the latest spec leaks. (Source: @EveryApplePro and @mweinbach)

New iPhone 12 details leak: 120 Hz ProMotion display confirmed for Pro models only, larger battery, improved Night Mode

Apple’s next-generation iPhone 12 range will include OLED panels across all four Pro and non-Pro models, but there will be key differences. According to @EveryApplePro and @mweinbach, the 120 Hz ProMotion high refresh rate technol...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 May 2020 13:58

A13 devices should finally enable full-speed Wii and GameCube emulation on DolphiniOS (Image source: Dolphin)

Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros in your pocket? DolphiniOS 2.20 enables iPhone 11 and iPhone SE support: 60 FPS gameplay on A13 devices with Xbox One and PS4 controller support

The developers of DolphiniOS recently announced the launch of version 2.20 of the Nintendo Wii and GameCube emulator. The latest update enables support for A13 devices, allowing iPhone 11 series users to take advantage of their po...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 May 2020 13:06