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Apple's AirPower Qi-enabled wireless charging mat was publicly announced then, embarrinsly, publicly cancelled. (Source: Apple)

Rumor: Apple is having a crack at resuscitating its failed AirPower charging mat

Apple is said to be working once again on its failed AirPower project. The tip comes from Jon Prosser who has been a fountain of hot Apple tips lately yesterday pointing to a 5G iPad Pro model he says will debut later this year.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Mar 2020 11:18

Aukey's latest products with wireless charging. (Source: Aukey)

The latest wireless charger from Aukey has a fan to keep it cool

The well-known power accessories brand Aukey has launched the Graphite Pro 15W, a wireless charger that has won a 2020 iF Design Award for its futuristic form-factor. It integrates vents, a fan and "aviation-grade aluminum" to kee...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Mar 2020 19:22

Fitbit users now have access to more features than usual. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit announces a new free trial of its Premium features to help combat the coronavirus pandemic

Fitbit has thrown many of the normally pay-walled aspects of its ecosystem open to all users as they continue to cope with the ongoing pandemic. This offer comprises 90 days of its Premium package, which includes advanced sleep-tr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 19:23

The iPhone 12's new renders. (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 renders count the new iPad Pro's LiDAR scanner in

The blog SvetApple has just published revised iPhone 12 renders that incorporate every leak and rumor concerning these upcoming new devices. They include the idea that they may come with the ground-breaking LiDAR functionality deb...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Mar 2020 18:04

Only 2 iPad Pros per order, Apple fans. (Source: Apple)

Apple imposes new limits on its online orders due to coronavirus-induced supply issues

Apple has updated its sales pages with a new drop-down menu in its Bag (checkout) page that allows a user to buy a maximum of only 2 given devices at a time. This applies to the iPhones that can be bought through this site, as wel...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Mar 2020 22:00

The 2020 iPhone may also be delayed. (Source: Apple)

Apple's estimated 2020 iPhone revenue is now down 14% thanks to CoViD-19

The securities firm Wedbush has reportedly written to investors advising them that Apple will find its iPhone-derived takings reduced compared to earlier estimates. They may be down by as much as 14% in 2020, and by 10% in 2021. T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Mar 2020 22:53

The new Powerbeats earphones. (Source: Apple)

Apple releases new Powerbeats: less expensive than the Pros, but not TWS

Apple has debuted a refreshed pair of Powerbeats for 2020. These new products look much the same as their predecessors, although they have comparably extended battery life and Audio Sharing. They are available from now for ~US$150...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Mar 2020 19:00

The Korg Kaosillator app for iOS and Android is free for a limited time. (Source: Korg)

Korg, Moog make synth apps free in response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus

With the new coronavirus forcing most of us to stay at home, we are all going to be looking for things to do to keep us entertained. Enter Korg and Moog, which have both made a couple of their popular synth apps available to downl...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Mar 2020 09:38

Apple is being selective about COVID-19-related apps in the App Store. (Image Source: Dice Insights)

Apple extremely wary about COVID-19 apps on the App Store

Apple has announced that only developers from specific credible entities can publish apps pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic on the App Store. This is being done to curb the spread of misinformation and provide users access to re...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Mar 2020 15:51

Apple has apparently delayed the release of the iPhone SE 2.(Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: 5.5-inch Plus or Max model to join Apple's US$399 "budget" 4.7-inch smartphone

While Apple is said to have delayed the release of the iPhone SE 2, it has now emerged that the company is planning to release a Plus model alongside the regular 4.7-inch handset. Tipped to have a 5.5-inch, the iPhone SE 2 Plus or...

Alex Alderson, 17 Mar 2020 13:33

An alleged Apple A14 SoC has been racking up huge Geekbench 5 scores. (Image source: Web24 News)

Alleged Apple A14 Geekbench results show potential iPhone 12 chip clocked at 3.1 GHz outscoring all previous iPhone SoCs and even the iPad Pro

Some extraordinary Geekbench results for a supposed Apple A14 SoC have been posted on the Weibo social network. The apparent mixture of Geekbench 4 and 5 information reveals that the chip was clocked at 3,090 MHz and features 6 co...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Mar 2020 08:47

Apple's WWDC is going online for the first time. (Source: Apple)

Apple 'invents' a new kind of WWDC for 2020

Apple has announced that its WWDC event will not be live as usual this year. Instead, it will have an online format. This will include a "full program" of sessions and a keynote that will appeal to developers, consumers and other ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Mar 2020 21:25

Phones can be a profound source of micro-organisms. (Credit: iFixit via YouTube)

Americans now check their phones up to 96 times per day: new study

Asurion has published the results of research that show US residents may have checked their phones as often as every 10 minutes in 2019. Furthermore, over 40% of the study's respondents admitted to taking their mobile devices out ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Mar 2020 20:19

No spiritual successor to the iPhone SE this quarter, folks. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple postpones its US$399 smartphone amid claims that production issues have delayed the iPhone 12 series

Slated for release this month, the iPhone SE 2 has apparently been postponed. June or Fall 2020 are now rumoured as likely release windows, but supply chain sources are reporting an indefinite delay for Apple's next budget smartph...

Alex Alderson, 13 Mar 2020 19:45

The latest high-end Tag Heuer Connected Android Wear-powered smartwatch has landed. (Source: Tag Heuer)

Tag Heuer launches third-gen luxury Connected smartwatch powered by Qualcomm this time around

Swiss luxury watch maker Tag Heuer has launched its third-generation Connected smartwatch. The most notable change, in addition to a more refined design, is a switch from an Intel chipset to Qualcomm’s 2018 Snapdragon Wear 3100 So...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Mar 2020 11:45

The iPhone SE 2 may arrive before the end of the month. (Image source: @OnLeaks & iGeeksBlog)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: iOS 14 code confirms impending arrival of Apple's next "budget" smartphone

The iPhone SE 2 may almost be upon us, if past rumours are to be believed. The device, which may be sold as the iPhone 9 or simply the iPhone, is said to combine the hardware of the current iPhone 11 series with the design of the ...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2020 20:50

The new Casio EDIFICE ECB10. (Source: Casio)

Casio's latest EDIFICE watches have a full-time smartphone link

Casio has released analog watches that can use Bluetooth before. However, it claims that the most recent models with this feature are updated in that they stay connected to a phone on a more consistent basis. These new EDIFICE var...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Mar 2020 19:16

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night launches on iOS and Android

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, widely regarded as one of the best games of all time, is now available on iOS and Android. The port retains the same beautiful pixel art as the PSX original. While gamers can use an on-screen vi...

Sam Medley, 05 Mar 2020 18:05

Apple may only be a few weeks away from unveiling the iPhone SE 2. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple's next US$399 "budget" smartphone enters final verification phase

The iPhone SE 2, iPhone 9 or iPhone (2020), whatever it ends up being called, has apparently reached the final stage of its development. Mass production may have been underway since the middle of last month, and now it is claimed ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2020 16:18

Apple is unlikely to release a foldable iPhone this year. (Image source: @bat.not.bad)

Foldable Apple iPhone 12 Flip: Concept video inspires

If you would like to imagine how a Galaxy Z Flip paired with iOS could look, then you should have a look here. While a foldable iPhone is probably a long way off yet, an iPhone Flip, or an iPhone 12 Flip, is already a reality. Dig...

Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 00:24

Casio upgrades the PRO TREK connected watch series with titanium variants

Casio has announced the release of titanium-cased versions of its PRO TREK outdoor watch line-up. They are also Bluetooth devices that feature Smartphone Link, which allows them to connect to the wearer's mobile device. This allow...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Feb 2020 18:11

Wireless charging may grow as a market until 2025. (Source: Apple)

The wireless charging market is now estimated to be worth up to US$71 billion in 5 years

Wireless charging is mainly relevant to smartphones and other similar portable electronics at present. However, a new analysis indicates that its market will benefit more and more from its application to electric vehicles. This ma...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 21:58

The new SOL REPUBLIC Amps Air +. (Source: SOL REPUBLIC)

SOL REPUBLIC's 3rd-gen TWS earbuds upgrade to ANC and USB type C charging

The Amps Air + are the latest TWS earbuds from SOL REPUBLIC. They are the brand's first such product with active noise cancellation (ANC). These new Amps also now feature a slimmer case with USB type C charging, which can deliver ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 16:22

The new Kami Wire-Free Outdoor Camera. (Source: Kami)

Kami releases its 100% wireless, weather-resistant outdoor IP security camera

Kami - YI Technology's new home-security brand - has released its new Wire-Free Outdoor Camera. As it lacks the need for connectivity hubs and has batteries that can be recharged in a USB-powered holder, it can be installed anywhe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2020 21:24

The headphone and earphone market will keep on going strong until 2025. (Source: Skullcandy)

The combined headphones and earphones market may make up to US$45 billion in 5 years

The latest headphone and earphone market research projects that this compound device category will "generate revenues of over US$45 Billion" between now and 2025. This growth is thought to be driven by several factors, which inclu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2020 22:53

Cards to grid: iOS 14 will bring grid-style multitask view to iPhone

A new video of an iPhone claimed to run iOS 14 shows off a new grid-style multitasking view similar to the one running on iPadOS. Ben Geskin, the tipster behind this video, claims that this multitasking view is one of four options...

Sam Medley, 24 Feb 2020 15:53

Some private WhatsApp group invite links may be searchable. (Source: WhatsApp)

App researchers report that WhatsApp group invites are searchable online

WhatsApp sets a lot of store by the privacy in messaging it supposedly offers. However, allegations that links that invite new users to private groups are searchable online have recently emerged. This is due to the fact Google has...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Feb 2020 23:14

Say what you will about the iPhone notch, it's great for the TOF market. (Source: Apple)

The time-of-flight (TOF) sensor market may hit nearly US$7 billion in 5 years

Time-of-flight (or TOF) sensors became a hallmark of flagship phones as of 2018. They may enhance 3D perception in these devices for photography or even biometrics purposes. However, they are also now projected to become important...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Feb 2020 21:53

The iPhone SE 2? The iPhone 9? Guess again, apparently. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple misses mass production deadline for its next "budget" smartphone amid new name leak

Apparently, Apple's next budget smartphone, rumoured to start at US$399, will not be called the iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9. Instead, a new leak has pointed to Apple marketing the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE by a completely d...

Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 19:57

A concept render of the iPhone SE 2. (Image source: @appledign & @Everythingapplepro)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple's upcoming US$399 smartphone spotted in hands-on video

While some OEMs continue to push the boundaries of design, Apple seems content with recycling those that it first released over five years ago. A lot has been spoken about of the iPhone SE 2, potentially called the iPhone 9, and a...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 20:58

The iPhone SE 2 could go on sale on April 3, apparently. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Release of Apple's next "budget" smartphone slips to Q2 2020, announcement at the end of next month

The iPhone SE 2 is hotly anticipated, with it rumoured to be Apple's first sub-US$400 smartphone in years. Previously, the A13 Bionic-powered handset was alleged to be released in Mid-March, but new reports claim that has slipped ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2020 15:32

Coronavirus has sickened iPhone sales revenue. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Apple lowers revenue expectations for Q1 2020 due to coronavirus

Apple will not hit its estimated revenue target for this quarter. Citing supply chain restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak and falling demand in China, the Cupertino colossus will pull in lower-than-expected revenue. Ap...

Sam Medley, 18 Feb 2020 16:58

The ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Pocket Projector. (Source: ViewSonic)

ViewSonic wins a 2020 IF Design Award for its latest mini projector

The ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Pocket Projector has won one of the IF Design Awards for 2020. It has been conferred due to its innovative and functional stand, which also doubles as a lens-protector when not in use. It also packs a bat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2020 23:28

The imaging sensor market may remain healthy until 2026. (Source: ResearchGate)

The image sensor market will be worth nearly US$30 billion by 2026

Imaging sensors are used in a huge variety of electronics, which include digital cameras and smartphones. Their market was worth US$15.93 billion in 2018, but is now projected to be worth $29.99 billion in 6 years. This is thought...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Feb 2020 23:01

The new Canon EOS Rebel T8i. (Source: Canon)

Canon launches the EOS Rebel T8i DSLR

The T8i is the latest in the EOS Rebel series made by Canon. It has a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor with a 45-point all-cross form of auto-focus (AF) with Face Detect. This Rebel is also the first of its line to feature vertical video fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Feb 2020 17:36

The Aria SONG X earbuds. (Source: Indiegogo)

SONG X: possibly the most unique TWS earbuds on Indiegogo

A company called Aria has put its new true-wireless (or TWS) earbuds up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. This isn't hugely unusual these days - however, these SONG X products distinguish themselves with an innovative "Star Ring" cha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Feb 2020 20:22

The Snapdragon QTM525 5G antenna may not be used in the 2020 iPhone. (Image via Qualcomm)

Rumor | Apple to develop its own 5G hardware in-house

According to a source familiar with the subject, Apple is currently developing its own 5G antenna to better fit with the 2020 iPhone's design. While it is currently believed that Apple will opt for Qualcomm's Snapdragon X55 modem ...

Sam Medley, 15 Feb 2020 04:25

Professor Oak joins the battle! (Image via The Official Pokemon YouTube channel)

Pokémon trainers can team up with Professor Oak and Mew in the latest Pokémon Masters update

The latest update for Pokémon Masters, a popular mobile game that takes place in the Pokémon universe, introduces Professor Oak and Mew as a sync pair. Players that complete the game's tutorial by March 15 will unlock the pair, as...

Sam Medley, 14 Feb 2020 23:03

The notchless iPhone, "only at Apple", apparently. (Image source: Apple.com)

Rumour | Apple "reveals" unreleased notchless iPhone

Apple has been announcing products out of the blue lately, with the iPhone SE 2 rumoured to appear within the next few weeks. Some new iPad Pros may be on the horizon too, but we doubt a notchless iPhone is. Regardless, such a dev...

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2020 19:40

The coronavirus will apparently not prevent Apple from launching the iPhone 12 series in September. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | Coronavirus may delay the mass-production of the iPhone 12 series

Rumour has it that while the coronavirus outbreak will not affect the expected September release of the iPhone 12 series, it may delay the mass-production of Apple's next flagship handsets. Slated for a June start date, the outbre...

Alex Alderson, 13 Feb 2020 20:03

Galaxy S10e owners get shafted in the Galaxy S20 trade-in program

Samsung has opened up its Galaxy S20 series trade-in program for reservers and there looks to be a few issues with it. For one, owners of the Galaxy S10e get the short end of the stick.

Ricci Rox, 13 Feb 2020 09:43

WhatsApp announces it has over 2 billion users now

The popular online messaging service WhatsApp has reported that it has passed an important milestone: 2 billion users. It emphasized its simple, convenient and private interface in its statement on this matter. Furthermore, it ass...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2020 20:30

Apple iPhone SE 2: Evidence shows that Apple's next "budget" US$399 smartphone will be called the iPhone 9

Apple's next budget handset may have already entered mass-production, but there is still no consensus about what it will be called. While there has been plenty of talk about whether the device will arrive as the iPhone 9 or the iP...

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2020 19:45

A concept render of the iPhone SE 2 / iPhone 9. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Mid-March launch date confirmed and fresh rumours about Apple's next budget smartphone featuring a larger display than the iPhone 8

Rumours about the iPhone SE 2 have been flying around for ages, with Apple now apparently set on releasing its next budget smartphone in mid-March. No fixed date has yet been offered but there is talk of the device, which may be s...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2020 20:13

WhatsApp Pay has approval to operate in India. (Source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp acquires the OK to support payments in India

WhatsApp has secured approval to roll out a new facet of its service in India. It is a new payment platform that has just been approved by the relevant authories. This may help the Facebook-owned app compete effectively with other...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Feb 2020 19:52

Sadly, Apple isn’t working on a quantum mechanic-based smartphone camera (Image source: Cisco)

Putting the Mi Note 10, Galaxy S20, and Huawei P30 Pro to shame? Satirical “unlimited detail” iPhone exclusive raises questions about the future of smartphone tech

A satirical news report claimed that Apple’s working on an “unlimited detail” camera based on quantum mechanics. While this is not the case, the report raises questions about the possible role of quantum computing in the future of...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Feb 2020 14:07

The Flash wants to be all power banks to all users. (Source: Indiegogo)

The Flash power bank promises 100W USB type C charging, and just about everything else as well

Chargeasap, the company responsible for the Infinity Cable, has introduced another new product via Indiegogo. The Flash power bank is described as based on Tesla graphene-battery technology, which allows it to fill up at a maximal...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Feb 2020 22:37

The iPhone SE 2 is rumoured to feature a 4.7-inch display. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

iPhone SE 2: New renders offer a look at Apple's rumoured next budget smartphone in an array of colours

With mass-production of the iPhone SE 2 rumoured to start in the next week or two, a popular YouTube channel has produced a new set of renders show what the device could look like. Combining the design of the iPhone 8 with new col...

Alex Alderson, 05 Feb 2020 18:25

Production of the iPhone SE 2 has apparently already started. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksblog)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple's next budget smartphone expected to sell over 30 million units as trial production run begins

The iPhone SE 2 will arrive as soon as next month, according to the latest round of rumours. Analysts predict that the budget smartphone, expected to retail for around US$399, will sell over 30 million units too. The SE 2, which A...

Alex Alderson, 03 Feb 2020 21:01