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The Reolink Go wireless security camera. (Source: Reolink)

The Reolink Go wireless 4G LTE security camera is now available worldwide

The Reolink Go is a possibly worthwhile innovation in the security-cam industry: it is a truly stand-alone product that does not require external power or cables of any sort. Therefore, it can be installed so as to surveil anythin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 May 2019 14:57

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 Skullcandy Indy earbuds. (Source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy releases Indy, its latest truly wireless earbuds

The popular audio company Skullcandy has unveiled Indy, a pair of truly wireless earbuds aimed at those wishing to get into this product category at a decent price. They offer IP55 ingress protection, Bluetooth 5.0 and a combined ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 17:37

The wireless charging pad now subject to a recall may look like this. (Source: USCPSC)

US consumer safety body orders recall of a wireless charging pad

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has ordered the recall of a wireless charging pad sold by the company Imagine Nation Books due to a burn hazard. This order affects about 64,000 of these products circulating in the countr...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 May 2019 16:54

The Anker PowerPort+ Atom III 2-port charger. (Source: Anker)

Anker claims its new PowerIQ 3.0 technology is compatible with 100W charging

Anker has released details on its new PowerIQ chips to control its upcoming charging accessories. The OEM asserts that they are compatible with QuickCharge 3.0 and PowerDelivery (PD) platforms that charge at up to 100 watts (W). H...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 13:37

A render outlining the newly-discovered Huawei patent. (Source: TigerMobiles)

Huawei patents a new kind of notch-killer

The display notch has become one of the biggest polarizing factors in the smartphone industry. It has also resulted in a number of design tweaks to avoid it while maximizing screen real-estate. Huawei has patented an innovative fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 May 2019 13:07

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

An up-to-date render of the Mate 30 Pro. (Source: QQ.com)

New Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak suggests it will retain square camera, get bigger screen

Up-to-date rumors point to successors for the Huawei Mate 20 line this year. The latest leak on one variant of this series states that it will have the perfectly square rear camera pioneered last year in this series. It will also ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 May 2019 19:10

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

Qualcomm's second-generation X55 5G will be ready for Apple's iPhone 12. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm scores US$4.5B from Apple in settlement leaving no doubt who won

As part of its quarterly earnings report, Qualcomm has revealed that will book US$4.5 to $4.7 billion dollars as a result of its legal settlement with Apple. The sizeable figure, previously unrevealed, leaves in no doubt that Qual...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 May 2019 12:00

Huawei is the only smartphone maker sitting pretty in the current global smartphone market. (Source: IDC)

Huawei rises in mobile sales while Apple and Samsung go backwards

While the overall smartphone market may be down, Huawei is bucking the industry trend by confirming its position as the number 2 smartphone maker in the world ahead of Apple. While both Apple and Samsung lost ground, Huawei enjoye...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 May 2019 12:47

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

Samsung is another major player in the microLED space. (Source: The Verge)

Foxconn reportedly looks to lock down next-gen iPhone display contracts with forays into microLED

Foxconn's reported directions as regards display technology production have sparked speculation that the iPhones of the future may have microLED displays. This next-gen form of screen is starting to manifest in TVs at this point. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2019 19:12

Spot the difference: The iPhone XI and XI Max (Image source: CashKaro)

iPhone XI Max joins the party: Renders and 360° video leaked

iPhone leaks are like buses. You wait for one and two turn up at once. The iPhone XI Max is the supersized version of its little brother; both have the same gargantuan notch and square rear-facing camera bump. Undoubtedly, both wi...

Alex Alderson, 26 Apr 2019 20:05

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 new Creative Outlier Air earbuds. (Source: Creative)

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

Creative has finally joined the true wireless earphone market with the new Outlier Air buds. They boast IP5X ingress protection, 10 hours of playback on a single charge and graphene in their driver-diaphragms. These Bluetooth 5.0 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:44

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

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

The evidence that 2019's iPhones will look like this is steadily mounting. (Source: Cult of Mac)

Alleged case-maker's impressions for iPhone "XI and XI Max" appear to confirm square camera module yet again

By now, it is likely that you have read at least one rumor that the typical lozenge shape of the main iPhone camera module will mutate into a perfect square this year. The latest possible leak on the subject seems to confirm this ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Apr 2019 14:19

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

The first thing to consider when buying a phone may be its best price online. (Source: HumorTechBlog)

Shopping around online before buying a new phone could save you about 40%: new research

Want a new phone? Fine, but clicking 'Pay Now' on the first listing you see for it could cost you. The analyst firm Minderest has found that there is a margin of as much as 41.3% between the worst and best prices for the same devi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Apr 2019 17:54

An up-to-date renders for the 2019 iPhone series. (Source: MacOtakara)

At least one new iPhone will have a super-wide-angle camera: Ming-Chi Kuo

The prolific Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's latest prediction concerning the 2019 iPhones indicate that at least one of them will have triple rear cameras, augmented by an improved wide-angle lens in one module. In addition, the new...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Apr 2019 19:15

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

Qualcomm will supply all the 5G modems for the upcoming iPhone devices. (Source: Hacked)

Apple and Qualcomm end hostilities with 5G deal, force Intel to exit mobile 5G modem business

Surprisingly enough, Apple not only decided to drop all charges regarding Qualcomm's unfair patent licensing practices, but the Cupertino company agreed to pay Qualcomm an undisclosed sum, as well. The unexpected settlement comes ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Apr 2019 19:13

The Samsung Galaxy Buds. (Source: TechRadar)

Samsung Galaxy Buds: latest update adds voice-control via Bixby, other new features

Samsung designed the Galaxy Buds as a wireless audio companion for devices such as the Galaxy S10s. However, they have recently improved in this capacity through a new software update. It allows the user to operate them using Bixb...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 18:19

The new 'bright red' Casio G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch. (Source: Casio)

Casio announces a new G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch with "Vibrant Red" strap

Casio has unveiled a new addition to the MT-G line of G-SHOCKs. It has Bluetooth connectivity so as to maintain accurate time via a dedicated phone app. This new 'bright red' MT-G is rated for 200M water- and shock- resistance, as...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 14:43

Parrot's ANAFI with its accessories. (Source: Parrot)

Parrot launches the new ANAFI thermal imaging-enabled drone

Parrot has unveiled its latest drone. The new ANAFI not only allows for 4K video in both live and recorded formats, but also has a high-end FLIR mode for thermal imaging. It can fly over potential dangerous hot-spots for up to 26 ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Apr 2019 14:21

Samsung has finalized its 5nm chipset design. (Source: HD Tecnología)

The first Samsung 5nm SoC is ready for sampling

Samsung has announced that it is finally in a position to send samples of its new, ground-breaking 5nm processor technology to its customers. The OEM claims that this new architecture brings 25% improvements in logic-area efficien...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 18:51

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 Balong 5000 modem. (Source: GizmoChina)

No, Apple has not taken up that 5G modem offer: Huawei

Huawei recently held its own in-house Analyst Summit for 2019. During a Q&A at this event, its representatives reportedly confirmed that Apple has not responded to its proposal to sell it the 5G modems it needs for its iPhones. Th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Apr 2019 17:39

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

TSMC will start fulfilling its new Apple and Huawei 7nm orders soon. (Source: wirebiters.com)

TSMC set to start making Kirin 985 and Apple A13 Bionic SoCs in 2nd half of 2019

Apple and Huawei are some of a handful of smartphone OEMs that develop in-house chipsets. Their upcoming 2019 generations - the A13 Bionic and Kirin 985 CPUs respectively - are now said to be nearly ready for production in earnest...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Apr 2019 17:03

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

The 3 basic flavors of Galaxy S10. (Source: SlashGear)

The Samsung Galaxy S10 line did better in its 1st week of US sales compared to the Galaxy S9/S9+ by 16%

Samsung sold 16% more units of its early 2019 flagships compared to those of their predecessors in the first week of sales in the United States. These are the results of a new report conducted by Counterpoint Research. This group ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Apr 2019 14:22

Apple wants to be powered by renewables as much as possible by 2020. (Source: GreenBiz)

Apple procures pledges from Foxconn, TSMC to fulfil its orders using renewable energy

Apple has convinced its main manufacturing partners, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Foxconn, to makes its parts and/or devices using green energy by 2020. This achievement is a big part of the OEM's current ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Apr 2019 21:30

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

Disney+ may or may not disrupt major players such as Netflix later this year. (Source: Disney)

More details on new Disney+ streaming service to be made available soon

The new Disney+ streaming service will entail a mixture of old and new shows from all of the studios under its umbrella. This, therefore, includes Lucasfilm, 21st Century Fox, Pixar and Marvel. Therefore, Netflix may indeed forfei...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Apr 2019 18:55

The action-cam market is said to grow steadily over the next few years. (Source: MEC.ca)

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

The action camera market is projected to be worth over $10 billion in 7 years. It has been found to be made up of the popular brands in this space, such as GoPro, Sony, Olympus, Garmin and others. This market is reportedly driven ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 20:40

India is now one of YouTube's biggest markets. (Source: Rotor Videos)

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

YouTube has amassed a 265 million-stong user based in the Indian market. Speaking at a recent Google conference, the service's CEO, Susan Wojcicki, projected that this number would grow further to 500 million by next year. The exe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 19:11

The new Canon EOS Rebel SL3. (Source: Canon)

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

Canon has launched the EOS Rebel SL3, the latest in this line of compact DLSRs. This model is capable of 4K reconding, a first for the EOS Rebel series. It does so with its 24.1 megapixel (MP) APS-C sensor, which is compatible wit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Apr 2019 18:37

There may be an official version of WhatsApp for iPad soon. (Source: Techpluto)

WhatsApp may be preparing a version of its app for iPad

WhatsApp has nearly always been available on iOS, but not on iPads. However, as these tablets come with SIM-enabled variants, some users would probably like the option. The app's developers may now be working on a new beta that is...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 19:15

Huawei has said it will sell 5G modems to Apple. (Source: VOIP.review)

Apple may have a new prospect for 5G modems: Huawei

Apple may be obliged to delay its adoption of 5G until 2020 at the earliest. This is due to its ongoing feud with Qualcomm, who, as it is claimed, will not sell the necessary hardware to the Cupertino company. More recently, Huawe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Apr 2019 18:41

The Huawei SuperCharge 12000 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Huawei is set to release its latest power bank for sale for the first time in China. This will take place in the coming week (on April 11, 2019). The OEM alleges that this power bank is compatible with devices that can charge at 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 19:09

iPhone

The Reolink Go wireless 4G LTE security camera is now available worldwide

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

Skullcandy releases Indy, its latest truly wireless earbuds

US consumer safety body orders recall of a wireless charging pad

Anker claims its new PowerIQ 3.0 technology is compatible with 100W charging

Huawei patents a new kind of notch-killer

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

New Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak suggests it will retain square camera, get bigger screen

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

Qualcomm scores US$4.5B from Apple in settlement leaving no doubt who won

Huawei rises in mobile sales while Apple and Samsung go backwards

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

Foxconn reportedly looks to lock down next-gen iPhone display contracts with forays into microLED

iPhone XI Max joins the party: Renders and 360° video leaked

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

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

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

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

Alleged case-maker's impressions for iPhone "XI and XI Max" appear to confirm square camera module yet again

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

Shopping around online before buying a new phone could save you about 40%: new research

At least one new iPhone will have a super-wide-angle camera: Ming-Chi Kuo

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

Apple and Qualcomm end hostilities with 5G deal, force Intel to exit mobile 5G modem business

Samsung Galaxy Buds: latest update adds voice-control via Bixby, other new features

Casio announces a new G-SHOCK MT-G connected watch with "Vibrant Red" strap

Parrot launches the new ANAFI thermal imaging-enabled drone

The first Samsung 5nm SoC is ready for sampling

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

No, Apple has not taken up that 5G modem offer: Huawei

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

TSMC set to start making Kirin 985 and Apple A13 Bionic SoCs in 2nd half of 2019

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

The Samsung Galaxy S10 line did better in its 1st week of US sales compared to the Galaxy S9/S9+ by 16%

Apple procures pledges from Foxconn, TSMC to fulfil its orders using renewable energy

Nepalese authorities order nationwide ban on PUBG

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

More details on new Disney+ streaming service to be made available soon

Action-cam market set to be worth US$10.25 billion by 2026

YouTube calculates that it has 265 million active users in India, expects this to roughly double by 2020

Canon updates its EOS Rebel compact DSLR camera line with APS-C, an LCD touchscreen and 4K

WhatsApp may be preparing a version of its app for iPad

Apple may have a new prospect for 5G modems: Huawei

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

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