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Could the new AirPods tipped by Prosser be an AirPods Pro 'Lite'? (Source: Apple)

New AirPods ready to go, could join new MacBook Pro for May launch

Apple is keen to build on the sales momentum of its AirPods line. According to the latest in a string of Apple-related leaks from Jon Prosser, a new model is inbound and set to join the line up as soon as May when the next round o...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Apr 2020 12:04

A sketch of the new True Depth Camera system powering Face ID. (Source: @JonProsser)

iPhone 12 Pro second-generation Face ID system detailed, more

Jon Prosser looks to be heading to No. 1 with a bullet as the leading Apple tipster on the internet right now. A self-professed “professional a**hole,” Prosser has been on the end of some excellent leaks lately, and his latest one...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Apr 2020 11:25

This is our best look yet at what the iPhone 12 Pro Max will look like. (Source: @EverythingApplePro)

Near final iPhone 12 Pro Max render based on official CAD leak

EverythingApplePro and XDA’s Max Weinbach claim to have exclusively revealed the final iPhone 12 Pro Max design. It certainly looks authentic and aligns with recent rumors about its overall look. The biggest highlight from the app...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Apr 2020 11:37

Pokémon GO Raid Battles have been overhauled. (Source: Niantic)

Niantic announces a new Remote Raid Battle mode for Pokemon GO

Normally, part of the object of a Raid Battle in Pokemon GO is that the player physically visits a Gym in order to take part in such an event. However, for those still under lockdown as a result of Covid-19, this is obviously impo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 23:17

Qualcomm was the #1 phone processor maker in 2019. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm, MediaTek and Samsung are found to have been the biggest mobile chipset sellers in 2019

Counterpoint Research has released its latest report on the smartphone SoC market. It reports that Qualcomm remained the #1 vendor of such silicon worldwide in 2019, even though its share of the market fell slightly year-on-year. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 22:11

The new Note 20 earbuds. (Source: YouTube)

Note 20: not the phone, but new TWS earbuds from the maker of CARD20

The Note 20s are YOBYBO's latest go at revolutionizing the TWS earbud form-factor. They have a unique asymmetrical shape that extend out of the wearer's ear while in use, as well as an equally innovative square charging case with ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2020 18:56

The new iPhone SE doesn't have all the latest hardware. (Image via Apple)

The iPhone SE 2020 doesn't have Apple's U1 Ultra Wideband chip, won't support AirTags

The new iPhone SE packs a lot of Apple's latest mobile hardware, but the U1 Ultra Wideband is absent. While this chip isn't used for much now, it does mean that the iPhone SE will be locked out of any features that rely on the chi...

Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2020 18:53

What does the best single-camera system in an iPhone mean, exactly? (Image source: Apple)

So, what 12 MP camera does the iPhone SE have? It's complicated, apparently

The dust has settled, the new iPhone SE is finally here. But with Apple being typically vague about what hardware it has included in its US$399 iPhone, there is some confusion about the device's 12 MP camera. What does the best si...

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2020 15:58

The iPhone SE has a great chip, but just 3 GB of RAM and a tiny 1,821 mAh battery. (Source: Apple)

New iPhone SE has a tiny 1,821 mAh battery, just 3 GB of RAM

Apple's new iPhone SE might have some serious chops at its price point, but it isn't all great news. A China Telecom listing shows it is fitted with a small 1,821 mAh battery and just 3 GB of RAM.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Apr 2020 11:42

The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is up for order. (Source: Apple)

Apple's crazy expensive Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now up for order

Apple’s most expensive iPad Pro accessory yet is now available to purchase. The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features a number of upgrades over its predecessor, but Apple is making you pay dearly for them.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Apr 2020 09:24

The iPhone SE will come in three colours. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE: Apple finally releases its US$399 "budget" smartphone with an A13 Bionic chipset

So, Jon Prosser was right all along. Apple has finally announced the iPhone SE. No, we have not stepped back into 2016. Instead, Apple has revitalised the SE branding for 2020. Featuring an A13 Bionic SoC, 3 GB of RAM, a 4.7-inch ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2020 18:52

A screenshot from Suning.com pegging the iPhone SE 2020 for an April 15 release date, captured earlier today. (Image via Jon Prosser on Twitter)

Update: Confirmed | iPhone SE 2: The iPhone SE 2020 may launch today

According to a suspect claim by a Chinese retailer, the iPhone SE 2020 (or iPhone 9, depending on the final name) may launch later today (April 15) at 11 A.M. Eastern. Several leakers have claimed that Chinese retailer Suning is p...

Sam Medley, 15 Apr 2020 16:40

The Apple A12X and the A12Z are exactly the same chip but the Z gets all eight GPU cores enabled. (Source: Apple)

TechInsights confirms our analysis that the A12Z in the new iPad Pro is just an A12X with an extra GPU core enabled

As we reported exclusively, the iPad Pro (2020) is fitted with a rebinned A12X chip that it has simply renamed the A12Z. The confirmation comes after TechInsights carried out an x-ray of the A12Z highlighting it has exactly the sa...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Apr 2020 06:34

New Apple Watch 6 and watchOS 7 leaks point to TouchID, new mental-health tracking feature and more

We have now reached a part of April 2020 increasingly regarded as "iPhone SE 2 Week"; however, this has not stopped the new Apple Watch rumors coming thick and fast. They now point to a new form of authentication for this device, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 20:45

This may be what it takes to get the AirPower to work. (Source: YouTube)

Rumor | The Apple AirPower charging mat will come with an A11 Bionic chipset

Apple is now rumored to have had a second go at getting the AirPower product ready for launch, following an uncharacteristic failure to do so in 2019. A new leak asserts that this has been done by incorporating the iPhone X's SoC ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2020 15:44

Apple's 2020 iPhone 12 might have flat edges like the iPhone 4S (Image source: Walmart)

The iPhone 12 will sport an all new flat design in 2020, inspired by the iPad: 4 new 5G models and Apple Tags also in the offing

Bloomberg sources indicate that 2020 iPhone models will feature a new design, with sharp corners and flat edges that hearken back to the iPhone 4S. The Bloomberg report also confirms a number of other 2020 Apple rumors about, abou...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Apr 2020 12:23

The iPhone SE 2 may crash OnePlus' party next week. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: Analyst confirms mid-April release for Apple's US$349 handset; iPhone 12 series to follow in October

With rumours abound that the iPhone SE 2 is launching next week, word has got out to analysts too. The A13 Bionic-powered and US$349 smartphone is said to feature a 4.7-inch LCD and the body of an iPhone. The iPhone 12 series is n...

Alex Alderson, 12 Apr 2020 15:59

You can now sideload unverified apps on iOS without Jailbreak or revokes

The latest update to the AltStore/AltServer iOS app allows users to sideload their own IPA files without the need for Jailbreak or the worries of possible revokes. AltStore uses a method that exploits the app developer license sys...

Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2020 03:58

Quiet Mode is coming to Facebook's mobile apps. (Source: Twitter)

Facebook introduces a Quiet Mode for its iOS and Android app

Facebook has recently introduced a new group of settings to help the user manage the time they spend on its mobile app. Now, it has been augmented further with Quiet Mode, a set of toggles that allows notifications to be silenced ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2020 19:44

Sony Xperia 10 II billed to launch for US$400 - An iPhone SE 2 and Pixel 4a competitor?

The Sony Xperia 10 II was unveiled back in February but is unlikely to hit store shelves until June at the earliest. When it does, it's expected to carry a price tag in the region of US$400, which places it in competition with the...

Ricci Rox, 11 Apr 2020 08:33

The iPhone SE 2 is said to look like an iPhone 8. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

iPhone SE 2: Apple pushes iPhone 8 delivery dates ahead of anticipated US$349 iPhone launch

Said to be launching on April 14 or April 15 at US$349, the iPhone SE 2 will feature the body of an iPhone 8 but with newer hardware. Now, Apple has pushed iPhone 8 delivery dates until the end of next week, possibly after the com...

Alex Alderson, 10 Apr 2020 13:10

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has been awarded top marks in an independent screen evaluation. (Image source: Soomal)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro smartphone tops Soomal's display evaluation charts but there's no Huawei P40, OPPO Find X2, or Samsung Galaxy S20 to oppose it

The new Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro smartphone has leapfrogged over various iPhones to head Soomal’s display evaluation charts for both subjective user experience and the more objective professional color tests. It’s a good result for the Xi...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2020 12:29

Chinese retailers cut prices on iPhone 11 devices to boost sales

Online Chinese retailers are selling the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max at significant discounts. Retailers hope the cuts will spur Chinese consumers to buy an iPhone. However, many Chinese people are delaying the...

Sam Medley, 09 Apr 2020 17:36

Tuned is a new app for couples aimed squarely at couples. (Image via Apple App Store)

Facebook releases Tuned, an app that gives couples a "private space" to message each other

Tuned, an app designed for couples, is now available on iOS. The app comes from the NPE Team within Facebook. Though Tuned is billed as a private app for couples, users should be aware that anything sent through Tuned could be sen...

Sam Medley, 09 Apr 2020 04:40

Casio's new G-SHOCK Move. (Source: Casio)

The latest Casio G-SHOCK watch is the first of its line to have a heart-rate monitor

Casio's upcoming addition to the G-SHOCK line has heart-rate tracking functions for the first time. The watch's new sensor is also joined by others to track fitness-related activities while in use. It is also a Bluetooth device, w...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Apr 2020 22:49

Apple is rumoured to be launching a new budget smartphone at some point this month. (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

iPhone SE 2: Multiple retailers gear up for the iPhone 9, Apple's US$349 smartphone, ahead of imminent release

As the guessing game behind the name and release date of Apple's next budget smartphone continues, more retailers continue to list the device on the websites. The device, which has been rumoured to be called the iPhone SE 2, iPhon...

Alex Alderson, 06 Apr 2020 17:46

Here's our first look at the upcoming iPhone 12 series

Latest iPhone 12 leak showcases screen sizes, LiDAR sensor, camera setup, and more

Apple's much-awaited iPhone 12 series is reportedly in its final prototyping stages. The base iPhone 12 will come with a 5.4 or 6.1-inch screen and two cameras, while the larger iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will come with t...

Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Apr 2020 17:29

The paid music-streaming market breakdown for 2019. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

Subscription-based music-streaming increased by 32% in 2019

According to a new Counterpoint Research report, music-streaming service subscriptions have increased in 2019 compared to 2018. Spotify has retained the top spot in this market year-on-year (YoY), also other popular platforms such...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2020 21:33

The average weekly gaming-app download counts shot up in 1Q2020. (Source: AppAnnie)

A new report details the time (and money) spent on apps in 2020 so far

A research group has released its report on app use and purchasing for the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). It has concluded that the average amount of time spent on them per week increased by 20% year-on-year (YoY). In addition, a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2020 20:30

Future iPhones may function better around water. (Source: Pxhere)

The iPhone of the future may work underwater and have advanced auto-rotation

Apple has filed patents that would allow a device's screen to respond to the user while immersed in water and that allow for rotation that adapts to a human face's orientation. These documents' images suggest that they are intende...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Apr 2020 23:10

The iPhone SE 2, iPhone 9 or iPhone SE (2020) could launch any day now. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: Multiple listings throw the name of Apple's next "budget" $349 smartphone into doubt; colours, storage options and new release date offered too

Rumours about the iPhone SE 2 hit critical mass this morning, with multiple sightings of the upcoming US$349 smartphone contradicting previous claims that Apple plans to launch the device on April 14. In a separate leak, the colou...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 16:13

Screenshots from Spyjinx, the latest mobile game from Epic Games. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games partners with J.J. Abrams on Spyjinx mobile game for iOS, Android

Fortnite maker Epic Games has teamed with Star Wars director J.J. Abrams on a new mobile game for iOS and Android. Dubbed ‘Spyjinx’, the new game will pit players against each other in a multiplayer that mixes action-strategy with...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Apr 2020 11:55

The new Sony WH-CH710N wireless headphones. (Source: Sony)

Sony releases new noise-cancelling wireless headphones

Sony has unveiled the WH-CH710N completely wireless headphones. They are equipped with Automatic Artificial Intelligence Noise Canceling (AINC), which excludes ambient sounds in a way that adapts to the wearer's environment. They ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Apr 2020 20:33

Sony announces new TWS earphones with EXTRA BASS

Sony has released the WF-XB700 earphones: TWS devices designed to incorporate this OEM's EXTRA BASS technology. They also have an IP4 rating against sweat and water-splashes and ergonomics that may help them stay in the user's ear...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 22:20

The new Fitbit Charge 4. (Source: Fitbit)

Fitbit launches the Charge 4 and 4 Special Edition

Fitbit has unleashed its latest Charge 4 and 4 SE band-style wearables. These devices look much like their predecessors, but now pack advanced features such as on-board GPS. The OEM also claims that they are rated for up to 7 days...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Apr 2020 20:48

The iPhone SE 2 will be the spiritual successor to the iPhone SE. (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: iOS 13.4.5 beta code confirms new TouchID iPhone incoming ahead of possible April 14 or April 15 announcement

Looking forward to the launch of the OnePlus 8 series? Well, Apple may have other plans, as rumour has it that the company is planning to scuttle the release of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro by announcing the iPhone SE 2 on the ...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 20:13

Our best guess of what the iPhone SE 2 will look like: (Image source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksBlog)

iPhone SE 2: Leaked iPhone 4.7" 2020 case sparks rumours of an April 5 launch

While the iPhone SE 2 may start at as low as US$349, Apple is still yet to confirm a launch date of its upcoming "budget" smartphone. Now, it has emerged that case inventory for the device, possibly to be sold as the iPhone 9, has...

Alex Alderson, 01 Apr 2020 12:08

Niantic is planning quarantine-friendly adaptations for its mobile AR games

Fans of games like Pokemon GO or Ingress may find it harder to pursue this kind of augmented-reality (AR) gaming while self-isolating against the risk of Covid-19. However, their maker Niantic has announced that it will shortly in...

Deirdre O Donnell, 31 Mar 2020 18:08

An infograph on the US phone-call attitudes study. (Source: HighSpeedInternet.com)

Phone...calls?...what are those?: Most US millennials are found to be more comfortable with texting

A study conducted by a broadband internet research group has found that millennials are more likely to develop anxiety at the thought of a voice-call compared to boomers. 50% of the former group also reported getting their parents...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Mar 2020 21:45

The new 4.7-inch iPhone will apparently start at US$50 less than previous rumours suggested. (Image source: ConceptsiPhone)

iPhone SE 2: A mid-April release and a US$349 starting price for Apple's upcoming "budget" smartphone?

Ready to ship next month, Apple is still considering whether it will release the iPhone SE 2 as planned. Earmarked for a mid-April release, the 4.7-inch handset will be cheaper than previous rumours suggested.

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2020 14:03

Apple halts iPhone production in India: No iPhone SE 2 anytime soon? (Image source: Apple)

iPhone SE 2: Apple halts production in India, inevitably impacting the release of its US$399 budget smartphone

Following the lockdown of India owing to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple has ceased production in the country until at least April 14. With Foxconn and Wistron closing their production facilities, it seems unlikely that any upcomi...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2020 22:14

Apple's market-leading mobile ARM-based SoCs are headed into 'several' new MacBooks and Macs in 2021. (Source: Apple)

Kuo: A wholesale transition for Apple to ARM MacBooks and Macs to start next year - as we predicted

In his latest research note, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has forecast that Apple will make a large-scale transition to ARM-based MacBooks and Macs in 2021. Previously Kuo had indicated 2021 would be when the first ARM-ba...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Mar 2020 12:23

Native trackpad support along with a new Magic Keyboard with touchpad brings intruiging possibilities. (Source: Apple)

Native trackpad support on iPad Pro opens the door to dual booting Windows 10 on ARM

Apple has long supported the ability for the Mac to be able to dual boot into Windows via Bootcamp. Now that it comes with native trackpad support, it opens up the intriguing possibility of dual booting into Windows 10 on ARM.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Mar 2020 02:07

The new Black Shark FunCooler Pro. (Source: Black Shark)

Xiaomi's Black Shark releases the FunCooler Pro for gaming phones

The Xiaomi sub-brand Black Shark has a new accessory: the FunCooler Pro. This, as it may sound, is a smartphone attachment with a fan intended to manage device temperatures while gaming. It has adjustable clamps, and may thus fit ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Mar 2020 20:44

AirPower as it was first conceived. (Source: Apple)

Rumor: iPhone 12 Pro could go portless, explains renewed interest in AirPower

The failed AirPower project has been revived within Apple, according to tipster Jon Prosser, because the company is keen to push forward with a portless iPhone. Although not calling out the iPhone 12 Pro to get a portless design, ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Mar 2020 11:37

The new Reolink Lumus. (Source: Reolink)

The new Reolink Lumus Wi-Fi security camera also has a motion-activated spotlight

Most IP and Wi-Fi-connected home security cameras are designed to simply detect suspicious movement on a property. However, the Lumus may improve on such products from Reolink in that it also has a built-in spotlight. This augment...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Mar 2020 18:00

The ZenBuds have won 2020 design accolades. (Source: Huami)

Amazfit's ZenBuds win an iF Design Award in time for World Sleep Day 2020

Amazfit has announced that its iF Design Award for the innovative ZenBuds came in during the week of World Sleep Day this year (March 13, 2020). These TWS earbuds, appropriately enough, have been created in order to support improv...

Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Mar 2020 17:05

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