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iPhone X Plus dummy model alongside an iPhone X. (Source: @venyageskin1 via MacRumors)

More details of upcoming iPhone X successors emerge

New predictions from KGI Securities reveal more details about the upcoming iPhones this year. The new report reiterates earlier predictions and outlines the display and component suppliers for the 6.1-inch model while also predict...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2018 04:31

Apple Watch 2. (Source: Apple)

Apple WatchOS 4.3 Developer Beta brings some new usability features

The latest developers beta for Apple's WatchOS 4.3 brings back Apple Music integration, improved fitness information in the Siri watch face, and a new portrait charging mode. Apple's WatchOS holds a 57 percent share of the smartwa...

Craig Ward, 27 Jan 2018 23:54

We might see 3 new iPhones this year. Note: The image incorrectly indicates that the iPhone 8 Plus has 2 GB RAM. (Source: KGI Research/MacRumors)

More info on Apple's 3 iPhone models for 2018 emerge, iPhone X will live on in spirit

KGI Securities revealed some more information about what can be expected of iPhones in 2018. Alongside the details, the report also implied that the iPhone X will be discontinued than be discounted due to low sales. Apple watchers...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jan 2018 13:31

Qualcomm headquarters. (Source: recode.net)

European Union fines Qualcomm EU€997 million (US$1.2 billion) for anti-competitive practices

Qualcomm is facing a EU€997 million (US$1.2 billion) fine from the European Union for anti-competitive practices based around a five year contract (2011 - 2016) with Apple which imposed a financial penalty if Apple sourced 4G LTE ...

Craig Ward, 25 Jan 2018 18:04

The Apple HomePod packs a powerful CPU, directional speakers, and a 6-microphone array. (Source: Apple)

Apple HomePod up for pre-order on Jan 26, arriving Feb 9

Apple's wireless HomePod speaker is finally launching on February 9 for US$349 with pre-orders starting tomorrow in the US, UK, and Australia. The HomePod features an enhanced Siri experience, spatial awareness, and a wide soundst...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jan 2018 09:49

Image: Computerworld.com

Apple devices are already protected against Meltdown without any hit to performance

With the massive vulnerabilities recently discovered in Intel CPUs, the main question on everyone's minds are when affected devices will be updated to guard against possible exploits. Apple is ahead of the game; apparently, the la...

Sam Medley, 05 Jan 2018 21:27

Microsoft's foldable phone dock shows notifications even in an undocked state. (Source: USPTO)

Microsoft patents a foldable phone dock

Microsoft has applied for a patent for a new type of clamshell peripheral device that functions both as a phone dock as well as an independent VoIP speaker for the PC. The device could be launched as an accessory for the iPhone.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Jan 2018 13:23

The Mi 6 was a flagship without the bells and whistles of its rivals. (Source: AndroidPit)

Xiaomi to snub under-display fingerprint sensor on the Mi 7, opt for facial recognition instead

Xiaomi's Mi 7 is shaping up to be a flagship truly worthy of the headlines, with the company said to be working on implementing a facial recognition system on the device, while still keeping the regular fingerprint sensor.

Ricci Rox, 29 Dec 2017 15:23

If user benchmarks are correct, then Apple might be throttling CPU speed on older iPhones to preserve battery life. (Source: Pixabay)

UPDATE | More evidence of Apple throttling the CPU in iPhones with worn batteries

More users of older iPhones are now claiming an improvement in performance after a battery replacement. One posted a couple of screenshots on Twitter showing the CPU being underclocked to less than half of its stock speed before r...

Craig Ward, 21 Dec 2017 13:17

Apple is contemplating on an unified app development model similar to Microsoft's UWP. (Source: Microsoft)

Apple mulling at unified app development a la Microsoft's UWP

Apple is looking for a way to 'converge a toaster and a refrigerator' by means of creating its own version of a unified app platform similar to what Microsoft currently has in Windows 10. The unified app platform will enable apps ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Dec 2017 07:24

The Samsung Galaxy S8. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Samsung Galaxy S9 to be unveiled at MWC in February

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to be announced on February 27, at the Mobile World Congress that will hold in Barcelona. This is plausible, of course, as previous Galaxy S devices have usually been launched within a three-week ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2017 21:27

A 'Made in India' Apple iPhone SE being displayed in a local store. (Source: The Indian Express)

India reportedly chooses indigenization over Apple's demand for tax-free imports

The Indian Government is not in favor of offering import tax sops to Apple's mobile phone parts considering the impact it will have on the domestic manufacturing sector. Apple is demanding that the Government concede to its demand...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Dec 2017 14:59

Your iPhone could slow down due to an ageing battery. (Source: User TeckFire on Reddit)

Apple allegedly throttling older iPhones with degraded batteries

A user on Reddit has posted potential evidence that Apple could be throttling older iPhones relative to the output battery voltage to prevent them from drawing too much power. Although this is not the first instance of throttling ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Dec 2017 17:55

Is demand for the iPhone X weaker than forecast? (Source: Apple)

Demand for iPhone X components could be softening

Demand for the iPhone X could be below expectations according to a report coming out of the Taiwanese supply chain. With shipping times improving dramatically in recently, the report could be accurate.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Dec 2017 10:26

ADATA announces i-Memory AI720 USB drive storage expansion for iOS devices

The i-Memory AI720 includes a Lightning connector at one end and a USB 3.1 connector at the other end. It comes in 32/64/128 GB capacities and can easily handle UHD 4K video playback thanks to the 90 MB/s transfer speeds. The OTG ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Dec 2017 14:23

Samsung Headquarters. (Source: Social Barrel)

Samsung has no place in the Chinese smartphone market, data shows

A report by Kanta World Panel has shown the state of the Chinese smartphone market, with figures indicating Huawei's lead, Apple's growth, and Samsung's almost palpable irrelevance.

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2017 22:51

Facebook Messenger Kids app for iOS (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Messenger Kids rolls out in the US

The new Facebook Messenger Kids opens up the social network to children aged under 13. This app allows parents to download the app on their child's device, create a profile, and then approve the contacts they are allowed to intera...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2017 18:50

Apple Pay Cash now available thanks to iOS 11.2

iOS 11.2 comes with faster wireless charging and Apple Pay Cash

Apple has just released iOS 11.2 with support for faster wireless charging, video camera stabilization, Apple Pay Cash, as well as a fix for the autocorrect bug that has been recently discovered.

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2017 14:05

The LG V30 came in second. (Source: Androidguys)

No phone charges faster than the OnePlus 5T, tests reveal

Ever wondered how fast some of the best devices in the world right now charge? Pretty fast, if you consider the results of a test conducted on the OnePlus, LG, Apple, Google, and Samsung flagships for 2017. The LG V30, for example...

Ricci Rox, 03 Dec 2017 20:25

Nintendo's new Animal Crossing game may be a financial win for the company.

Pocket change: Nintendo's latest foray into mobile gaming may be a financial boon

Nintendo's latest mobile title, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, may be a solid win for the Japanese juggernaut. The app has eclipsed 15 million downloads in its first week of release, and Nintendo's stock shot up 4.16% over the past...

Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2017 19:39

Apple iPhone X Smartphone Review

90% Apple iPhone X Smartphone Review

No revolution. Apple launches the iPhone X for the iPhone's 10th birthday, which is sold in addition to the "regular" iPhones. The highlight is obviously the OLED screen with very slim bezels. The concept works really well in practice, and we did not miss the Home button.
Apple A11 Bionic | Apple A11 Bionic GPU | 5.80" | 174 g

Patrick Afschar, Klaus Hinum, Andreas Osthoff, Daniel Schmidt, 24 Nov 2017 23:35

The iPhone X. (Source: CNET)

There's a chance the OnePlus 6 copies the iPhone X's design

Images of the upcoming OPPO R13 have surfaced online. The device could very well pass off as an iPhone X. Considering the relationship between OPPO and OnePlus, we wouldn't be surprised to see the OnePlus 6 take the same form.

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2017 19:49

Apple headquarters, Cupertino. (Source: Urban Splatter)

Apple are kings of the UK smartphone market

Data by Counterpoint has shown Apple's position as the kings of the UK smartphone market, albeit with a nigh-intangible advantage over rivals Samsung. Alcatel, surprisingly, finds a spot in the top five—just below Huawei, and abov...

Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2017 22:43

Apple iPhone X flagship pre-orders in South Korea exceed 300,000 units

iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea go beyond the 300,000 mark

The iPhone X pre-orders in South Korea exceed by far those of the iPhone 8, having managed to hit the 300,000 units mark already. Official sales are scheduled to kick off tomorrow, so there is still time for improving this record.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2017 14:45

Misfit Command (Source: Misfit)

Misfit Command hybrid smartwatch now up for pre-order

The successor of the Vapor is now official as the Misfit Command and can be pre-ordered starting at US$112.49. This hybrid smartwatch comes with a regular cell battery that can last up to an entire year.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2017 21:45

The 6.5-inch and 5.8-inch OLED iPhones expected to be released in 2018. (Source: KGI Securities)

New iPhone models with dual-SIM option and Gigabit LTE are expected to launch in 2018

The dual-SIM feature could end up on the OLED models already leaked a week ago. The gigabit LTE speeds will be provided by the Intel XMM 7560 and Snapdragon X20 LTE chips.

Bogdan Solca, 22 Nov 2017 17:20

Apple believes its AR headset could be a technology game changer. (Source: Affinity VR)

Rumor | Apple working on its own AR headset, believes it to be a game changer

Apple is rumored to be developing its own Augmented Reality (AR) headset independent of its existing mobile offerings, running custom parts and software. The company is said to be targeting a late-2019 to early-2020 launch for th...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Nov 2017 15:56

Face ID on the iPhone X offers a disappointing user experience.

Face ID on the iPhone X is a backwards step in usability

First impression: Face ID is undoubtedly a sophisticated piece of technology. However, it is fails to offer a better user experience than Touch ID as a method of authentication — even if it is theoretically more secure.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Nov 2017 07:42

IHS graph shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models (Image source: Apple)

IHS chart shows how much the iPhone X costs to produce compared to previous models

The iPhone X costs almost 2.5x more than the original iPhone SE in materials alone which coincidentally matches the 2.5x retail price of the Apple flagship.

Allen Ngo, 22 Nov 2017 07:39

Intel has completed field testing of its 5G modem. (Source: XDA Developers)

Intel's 5G modem completes end-to-end testing, could make its way into a future iPhone

Intel has announced that its first commercial 5G modem, the XMM 8060, has completed end-to-end field testing, beating rival Qualcomm in the 5G race. It is also being rumored that Apple is in talks with Intel to incorporate Intel's...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2017 15:15

Razer Hammerhead paired with the Razer Phone. (Source: Razer)

Razer Hammerhead earbuds get USB-C and Lightning Port options for iPhone, Razer Phone, and other android phones

Razer has refreshed their Hammerhead line of earbuds with two new digital based models using USB-C and Lightning Port connectors. The USB-C version comes with a DAC for improved audio.

Craig Ward, 19 Nov 2017 15:38

The 7nm A11X Bionic could feature in the next gen iPad. (Source: Mydrivers.com)

Rumor | iPads in 2018 could be based on the 7nm Apple A11X Bionic octa-core CPU

Apple will be reportedly using the A11X Bionic CPU in the next generation iPads, which is an octa-core CPU based off TSMCs 7nm fabrication process.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Nov 2017 13:37

Delays in the production of the iPhone X hit Foxconn hard. (Source: Apple)

Foxconn profits tumble on the back of iPhone X woes

Apple's manufacturing partner took a lot of of pain due to delays with the mass production of its flagship iPhone X. This, coupled with sluggish sales of the iPhone 8, saw Foxconn's profit for the quarter tumble 39 percent.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Nov 2017 08:48

Rumors point to three iPhone X-like models from Apple in 2018. (Source: KGI Securities)

Rumors point to three iPhone X-like models in 2018

Apple looks set to notch up no less than three iPhone X-like models in 2018, according to KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo. Two will be high-end AMOLED models while the third will be a mid-range model slotting into the space currently...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Nov 2017 12:14

Apple's iPhone 8 flagship family gets a new minor iOS update

Apple fixes the autocorrect bug on iPhones and iPads

The bug that came with iOS 11.1 and simply did not allow some users to type "i" by replacing it with "A" and a Unicode symbol has just been fixed by iOS 11.1.1. This update also takes care of an issue with Siri ("Hey Siri" sometim...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Nov 2017 19:35

Motorola smartphones making a comeback in the U.S. (Source: Strategy Analytics)

Motorola smartphones making a small comeback in the U.S.

The Lenovo-owned telecommunications company has clawed its way back to the list of top 5 largest smartphone manufacturers through outreach and strong sales of the Moto Z2 Play.

Allen Ngo, 10 Nov 2017 07:35

Apple's iPhone X costs an estimated US$357.50 to manufacturer, resulting in a gross profit margin of 64 percent. This does not include research and development or marketing costs, of course.

Apple's iPhone X may cost even less to produce than previously thought

Recent teardowns estimate that the iPhone X costs even less than previously thought to manufacturer at around US$357.50. While the iPhone 8 has a gross profit margin of 59 percent, the iPhone X's is 64 percent. Apple CEO Tim Cook ...

Douglas Black, 08 Nov 2017 07:15

Apple has released a video highlighting key UI changes for iPhone X. (Source: Apple)

Apple iPhone X video walks through key UI changes

Apple has released a video outlining all the major UI changes that apply to the iPhone X. Although the new gestures are described by Apple as being "intuitive," the video is actually surprisingly essential viewing.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Nov 2017 08:21

In spite of all the Qualcomm lawsuits, Apple is doing well and even managed to sell more products. (Source: Apple)

Apple's Q4 2017 earnings turn out better than expected

Revenues cap at US$52.6 billion and Apple managed to sell more iPhones, iPads and Macs compared to Q4 2016. The iPhone 8/X models are expected to increase revenues by as much as US$35 billion for Q1 2018.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Nov 2017 11:59

Apple may be looking to completely cut Qualcomm components from their products down the line. (Source: iFixit)

Qualcomm alleges Apple shared trade secrets with arch-rival Intel

Qualcomm has filed another suit against Apple, alleging that Apple may have broken their contract and intentionally shared the company's trade-secrets with Intel.

Douglas Black, 03 Nov 2017 05:36

The 10 nm next gen mobile CPU is expected to ship to OEMs in late 2017. (Source: WCCFTech)

Intel and ARM collaborating on next gen 3.5 GHz 10 nm Cortex A mobile processor

The next gen 10 nm mobile CPU runs at 3.5 GHz and 0.5 V, with an outstanding energy efficiency of 0.25 mW/MHz. Additionally, Intel and ARM will update the existing Cortex A55 to Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process, which will enab...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Nov 2017 17:27

Fraternal twins fool Face ID on iPhone X. (Source: Mashable)

Farce ID: Fraternal twins defeat iPhone X Face ID

Apple's Face ID tech has been easily defeated by two sets of fraternal twins in a Mashable experiment captured on video. The video does little to put to rest concerns that Apple may have dumbed down the technology in order to help...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Nov 2017 11:47

Huawei headquarters. (Source: China Daily Europe)

Chinese smartphone market on slight decline as Huawei sits uneasily on its throne

Canalys has released a report on the Chinese smartphone market, with data showing Huawei's slim lead over OPPO at the top of the pyramid, Vivo's and Xiaomi's growths, and Apple's rebound after a poor 2016.

Ricci Rox, 30 Oct 2017 22:02

The iPhone X. (Source: CNET)

Pre-ordered iPhone Xs shipped, November 3 ETA

Users who got an iPhone X when it went on pre-order on the 27th are billed to receive their units on November 3, with various carriers having begun shipment over the weekend.

Ricci Rox, 30 Oct 2017 18:17

The iPhone X. (Source: CNBC)

Face ID's camera manufacturing process perfected, iPhone X production to speed up

TrueDepth technology is essentially the backbone of Apple's Face ID and with reports that its production is now stable, we expect that production and assembly rates of the iPhone X sees a marked improvement.

Ricci Rox, 30 Oct 2017 15:53

Grovemade Wireless Charging Pad. (Source: Grovemade)

A wireless charging pad from Grovemade that actually looks good with your furniture

Grovemade, who are known for producing high-quality accessories, have started pre-orders for a cork and stainless steel based charging pad which fits nicely with modern furniture design aesthetics.

Craig Ward, 29 Oct 2017 22:51

"Hold up, wait a minute. We've seen this somewhere before."

Having trouble getting an iPhone X? UMIDIGI's got you covered!

The iPhone X went on sale a few days and while buyers have had issues actually procuring one, UMIDIGI, a Chinese OEM is already set to offer a substitute, and one with a 7000 mAh battery to boot.

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2017 21:47

The iPhone X. (Source: Expert Reviews)

iPhone X shipping pushed back, repair costs revealed

The iPhone X went on sale yesterday and sold out in minutes, with the millions of buyers who could not secure one having a wait of up to six weeks on their hands.

Ricci Rox, 29 Oct 2017 14:07

It's hakuna matata now. (Sources: Betches)

Whatsapp's new message recall feature puts drunk-texting back on the menu

Whatsapp has finally activated the recall function on its app, a function which allows users to recall—or effectively delete—messages that have already been sent. You'd do well to take screenshots of messages you wish to use as le...

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2017 16:51

PowerbyPoxi. (Source: Movac)

Apple aims to improve wireless charging by purchasing New Zealand based 'PowerbyProxi'

Apple has recently introduced wireless charging to the iPhone series, and has now cementeted their position in the wireless charging market with their purchase of New Zealand based 'PowerbyProxi'

Craig Ward, 26 Oct 2017 23:58

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