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Apple Watch Series 4 wearable, Apple the leader of the wearable market in 2018 according to IDC

Apple dominated the wearable market in 2018

According to a fresh report by IDC, Apple shipped more than 46 million wearables in 2018 out of a total of 172.2 million such devices sold worldwide. Smartwatches accounted for almost 30 percent of the entire wearable market and A...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Mar 2019 20:29

Messenger's dark mode is up and running. (Source: Facebook)

Facebook Messenger's Dark Mode is now available for activation

A new feature in Facebook's Messenger app - Dark Mode - has been in the works for some time now. A Redditor has recently noticed that it can be activated by sending a specific emoji. The new Mode may particularly benefit those wit...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 19:32

Microsoft Edge is being re-vamped with numerous Chromium tweaks. (Source: Microsoft)

Images of Chromium-based Edge emerge online

The new version of Microsoft Edge, a browser whose development is now driven by that of Chromium's, has been leaked in a set of images by Neowin. They show a browser that will indeed ring a number of bells for those who follow the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2019 18:03

Energous is a start-up that claims to have developed a truly-wireless charging system. (Source: Energous)

Vivo has set up a collaboration to test out truly wireless charging tech for its phones

A start-up called Energous has announced a collaboration with Vivo. This move could bring Energous' over-the-air charging technology, WattUp 2.0, to the smartphone OEM's devices. Vivo has said that this move could alleviate "batte...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2019 19:35

The AirPods 2 device might offer more color options than just white. (Source: Cult of Mac)

Leak claims AirPods 2 and case can be fully charged wirelessly in just 15 minutes

A new leak has claimed that Apple’s next generation of wireless earbuds will incorporate extremely fast charging technology. According to a post on Twitter made by XDA Portal writer Max Weinbach, the Apple AirPods 2 will be able t...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Mar 2019 11:49

Microsoft Excel will convert photo data into tables soon. (Source: Microsoft)

New version of mobile MS Office can convert photos into Excel spreadsheets

Microsoft has announced a useful new feature for Office on phones or tablets: the ability to convert an image of a table into one in Excel. The app will use optical character recognition (OCR) and AI to deliver this promising new ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Mar 2019 23:33

Tim Cook hypes up yet to be revealed Apple products to shareholders. (Source: Macworld)

Apple set to "roll the dice' on some products Tim Cook says will "blow you away"

Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised shareholders that it plans to bounce back from a weaker than expected holiday quarter by "rolling the dice" on new products that will "blow you away." Although not revealing what Apple has in stall,...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2019 06:33

Currently apple watch customers have to resort to third party sleep tracking apps (Source: Shutterstock)

Slept late: Apple Watch will include sleep tracking feature in 2020

Apple’s smart watches may be able to recognize arrhythmic heart rates using its ECG function but they may have slept late another neat feature: sleep tracking. The manufacturer based in Cupertino is currently working on making imp...

Daniel Puschina, 03 Mar 2019 01:41

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

The short-video app TikTok has seen its billionth download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store combined. It has also rivalled Facebook and surpassed Instagram for app install counts in 2018. It was also the most-downloade...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Mar 2019 19:50

Except for the material, little is expected to change in terms of the Apple 5’s design.

Apple Watch Series 5: A tiny first glimpse into the future

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is already letting us in on the details of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 5. Apparently, an expansion of the ECG support feature to include more countries and a return of the ceramic casing is in the ca...

Daniel Puschina, 02 Mar 2019 16:31

The upcoming Apple iPhone's screen could double up as the speaker. (Source: USPTO)

The next Apple iPhone could sport a sound emitting display like the LG G8 ThinQ

The upcoming Apple iPhone's screen could double-up as a speaker going by the company's patent filing at the USPTO. The patent is not detailed explicitly but does point to hermetic sealing around the device. It also suggests reduct...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Mar 2019 12:51

This potential feature is part of Google's Web development program. (Source: Google)

Chrome developers are preparing a new feature to make back/forward navigation faster

Google engineers are developing a 'back/forward cache' to reduce the latency with which Chrome returns to a previous page, or goes forward from one. This involves saving an entire webpage in memory, JavaScript included. While this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 20:35

The new GoPro HERO 7 Dusk White. (Source: GoPro)

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

The HERO7 Black is the top-spec'd SKU of its GoPro camera series. It is now available in a limited-edition alternative finish, Dusk White. This version will be released on March 3, 2019 on gopro.com and selected retailers worldwid...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2019 17:52

The RAVPower 14mm PD wall charger. (Source: RAVPower)

MWC19 | RAVPower releases its thinnest-ever 45W wall charger with PD

RAVPower, the well-known accessory-maker, has a stand at MWC this year. It showcases a new PD charger, an ultra-thin (14mm) 'wall wart' based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology. RAVPower also has a new wireless charging stand tha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Feb 2019 20:18

The Spigen Cota-enabled Forever Sleeve. (Source: Ossia)

MWC19 | Truly wireless charging is closer than ever thanks to a Spigen/Ossia partnership

The popular case-maker Spigen is collaborating with Ossia, a true-wireless charging pioneer, to bring a phone case that integrates the necessary Cota technology to market. The two groups have brought renders of this product (which...

Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Feb 2019 19:59

According to a new report, smartphones are now the most popular form of consumer tech. (Source: YouTube)

Smartphones account for 59% of all spending on consumer electronics in 2018: tech author

Jim Harris, an author and speaker on disruptive innovations, has released a new report on consumer tech ahead of MWC 2019. In it, he claims that 59% of all the money spent in the same market in 2018 was expended on smartphones. Ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Feb 2019 14:42

TSMC's main competitors are Intel and Samsung. (Source: KitGuru)

Apple A14 SoCs based on TSMC's 5 nm process could feature in iPhones by 2020

It has been reported that TSMC could have a 5 nm FinFET process ready for commercial use by 2020, and the rumored Apple A14 SoC would be one of the first chips to benefit from the advanced technology. The semiconductor foundry has...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Feb 2019 09:57

No, it's not Bendgate 3.0 - it's a render of a foldable iPhone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Foldable iPhone renders offer a glimpse into the future

Renders of a foldable iPhone have been created and published by LetsGoDigital. The images are based on a patent application Apple made with the USPTO. Unlike many recent foldable offerings, the smartphone does not turn into a tabl...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2019 08:50

The world's thinnest wireless charging pad is now up for crowdfunding

PlusUs has introduced its Xpad, a charging pad that measures only 2.2 millimeters in depth. This spec leads the start-up to assert that it is the thinnest product of its kind worldwide. It is available as a reward as part of an In...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Feb 2019 17:57

PullString (ToyTalk) joins Apple to improve Siri (Source: TechCrunch)

Apple acquires AI startup PullString

The latest corporate acquisition in the AI field for Apple is San Francisco-based PullString, a company that was founded in 2011 by former Pixar executives and has been working on "shaping the future of voice applications" ever si...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2019 16:55

A new, larger, MacBook Pro with a display at least 16-inches across is in the cards for 2019. (Source: Apple)

Ming-Chi Kuo spills the beans on Apple's 2019 product plans

Ming-Chi Kuo, one of the most accurate analyst going around when it comes to Apple’s product plans, has spilled the beans on its entire 2019 product pipeline. Kuo’s latest investor note for TF International Securities includes det...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Feb 2019 09:22

New hire by Apple suggests renewed focus on smart home market

Apple does not quite match up to some other major software companies in terms of smart-home products. It has only one product dedicated to this market: the HomePod. The company may by trying to change this by hiring Sam Jadallah, ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Feb 2019 17:18

A fresh Apple patent shows it is still working hard on making a foldable smartphone. (Source: CNET/USPTO)

Fresh Apple foldable smartphone patents show it is working hard on the idea too

A fresh patent granted to Apple shows that the Cupertino giant is hard at work on its own foldable smartphone. Interestingly, there are several different types of options that Apple is looking at in terms of the way the screen fol...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Feb 2019 08:58

Facebook publishes apps such as Messenger and Facebook Lite. (Source: Newsweek)

Facebook was the world's most popular app publisher in Q4 2018

According to data from Sensor Tower, Facebook was the top app publisher in the world for Q4 2018, with over 800 million app installations. It was also the number one publisher on Google Play, amassing nearly 700 million installs. ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2019 06:47

A new leak alleges that iPhone XS and XS Max units in China will be sold in red soon. (Source: GadgetWear)

iPhones XS and XS Max rumored to be released in new color for the Chinese market

Apple will release red versions of the iPhone XS and XS Max, but only in China. At least, this is what a new post on Weibo claims. It cites the OEM's declining fortunes in the country in this apparent marketing decision.

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Feb 2019 18:43

Three non-Wear OS-based brands dominated the US smartwatch market in 2018. (Source: Wareable)

Is Wear OS in trouble? About 88% of smartwatches sold in 2018 ran proprietary software

A new report from the NBD Group shows that smartwatch sales in the US increased by 51% from November 2017 to November 2018. Wear OS only accounted for a maximum of 12% of all of these wearables sold. The rest of the sales were tho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Feb 2019 18:41

The new sub-based video service will be integrated with Apple's TV box and app. (Source: Apple)

Apple ready to launch Netflix competitor

The new video streaming service will be officialized on March 25 and should be launched by summer. There will be some free content, some Apple-funded shows, the usual selection of movies and shows, plus the possibility to access c...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Feb 2019 16:02

Google and Apple have come under fire for hosting a certain app in the Middle East. (Source: Search Engine Land)

Apple and Google have been accused of facilitating human rights infringements in Saudi Arabia

The Apple App Store and Google Play Store host an app called Absher in Saudi Arabia. It is an official portal by which users can manage their legal travel-related obligations. However, multiple Middle East experts allege that it i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Feb 2019 13:25

Google also pays companies like Samsung billions of dollars for default search engine status. (Source: Mashable)

Analysts estimate Google paid Apple US$9.5 billion in 2018 for default search engine status

Analysts for the financial services giant Goldman Sachs have estimated that Google paid Apple around US$9.5 billion over the calendar year 2018 to remain the default search engine on iOS-powered devices. Bankers are concerned that...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2019 10:36

OnLeaks' latest AirPods rumor suggest that the next generation will come in colors beside white. (Source: Colorware)

New Apple AirPod 2 rumors result in 2 possible launch dates in the same day

A new post on the Greek Apple leaks site iPhoneHellas alleges that the second-generation AirPods will launch in March. However, a second tipster, OnLeaks, has also asserted that his sources say they will be released 'in the fall'....

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Feb 2019 17:36

The iPad Mini 4's successor may not have many new features. (Source: Apple)

Apple will cut costs by re-using an old SoC in the new iPad Mini: new rumor

According to some recent leaks, Apple may resurrect the iPad Mini name this year. A new post on MacOtakara has suggested that this tablet may be even more budget-friendly than usual. It claims that the 5th generation of the device...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Feb 2019 18:51

The eavesdropping bug only occurred when callers were using the Group feature. (Source: Apple)

Apple finally fixes eavesdropping Group FaceTime bug via iOS 12.1.4

Apple was supposed to completely fix the eavesdropping vulnerability triggered via the Group feature in the FaceTime app last week, but it looks like the company found a few more bugs and fixed them as well. One bug is related to ...

Bogdan Solca, 08 Feb 2019 22:39

Some apps on Apple's Store have been found to be able to see screen-recordings of user behavior. (Source: Apple)

Apple tells developers to either get transparent about screen-recording in their apps or get out of the App Store

A recent report in TechCrunch has revealed that a number of companies use a service that allows 'session replay', which can effectively translate into recordings of what users do on their iOS apps. This data can include on-screen ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Feb 2019 00:40

VLC will get a new update soon. (Source: VLC)

VLC 4.0 will support uninterrupible music playback and Apple AirPlay, but also drop support for multiple older platforms

The latest update to the VLC media player (4.0) will bring more features, especially for iOS. However, it will also no longer support older versions of the same platform, along with some others (e.g. Windows XP). It also now offer...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Feb 2019 16:55

World of Tanks 1.4 now live with wheeled vehicles added to the French tree, AMD 178B tier 6

World of Tanks 1.4 brings wheeled vehicles to the game, starts a new World War

Unleashed upon Windows and macOS gamers earlier today, World of Tanks 1.4 brings a few wheeled vehicles to the French tech tree, a reworked map (Ghost Town), new tweaks to the Personal Missions, a few buffs to the Object 279 Early...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2019 16:25

Apple SVP of Retail will be leaving the company in April in a shock departure. (Source: Apple)

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts exits the company

Apple Senior Vice President (SVP) of Retail Angela Ahrendts is leaving Apple after five years in the role. Ahrendts was a high-profile hire for Apple, who managed to lure her from her role as CEO of fashion brand Burberry to lead ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Feb 2019 10:41

The Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC performed well on Geekbench with a Galaxy S10+. (Source: TrustedReviews)

Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 beats out Snapdragon 855 and Kirin 980 on Geekbench but trails behind Apple's A12 Bionic

A Samsung Galaxy S10+ variant with the model number SM-G975F has been spotted on Geekbench by MySmartPrice, and it has delivered some impressive scores. It managed 4,472 in the single-core test and scored 10,387 points in the mult...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2019 22:33

The new Anker PowerLine II USB-C to Lightning cable. (Source: Anker)

Anker has launched its first MFi-certified USB type C cable for iPhones

Anker now has a USB type C-to-Lightning cable with MFi certifcation available for pre-order on its website. This cable is 3 feet in length and has TPE shielding for durability and longevity. Anker claims that it can charge an iPho...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Feb 2019 19:39

The mobile wallet market is set to grow considerably over the next 7 years. (Source: flickr)

The mobile wallet market could be worth nearly US$10 trillion in 7 years

A new report by ResearchandMarkets.com has indicated that the mobile wallet market value could reach as much as US$9,352.15 billion by 2026. This is particularly impressive as it was worth about $880 billion in 2017. This growth m...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Feb 2019 16:44

Could this be the 2nd iPhone SE? (Source: SlashLeaks)

A new leak supports the possibility of a next-gen iPhone SE

With the release of the iPhone XR, the comparably 'budget' SE line seemed to have been killed off by Apple. Now, however, there are hints that it may be resurrected for this year or the next. A new post on SlashLeaks shows a phone...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 17:52

Apple's top secret Project Titan is believed to have been approved by Tim Cook in 2014. (Source: TechSpot)

Apple employee charged with theft of confidential self-driving car information

It has been reported that a former Apple employee has been charged with stealing information about self-driving cars from the Cupertino company. The worker, named as Jizhong Chen, has been accused of taking photos in sensitive are...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2019 22:47

The bug was introduced with the 12.1 version of iOS in November 2018. (Source: Apple)

Apple gets sued over FaceTime critical flaw

The legal procedures were initiated by attorney Larry Williams II who claims that key persons were able to eavesdrop on his sworn testimony given during a client deposition via the FaceTime bug. Apple appears to have known about t...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jan 2019 19:01

Apple has announced plans to cut the price of its iPhones to help boost sales. (Source: Apple)

iPhone revenue tanked 15% last quarter, plans to cut prices in response

Apple’s iPhone revenue plunged a precipitous 15 percent on a year-over-year basis for the holiday quarter, as it had indicated in a rare revenue warning to investors. Despite this, it remains the second largest quarter in Apple’s ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jan 2019 10:56

Fortnite mentioned the Steelseries Stratus XL in relation to controller support on mobile. (Source: Steelseries)

Fortnite now supports Bluetooth controllers on Android and iOS

The mobile versions of Fortnite (those that work on the Android and Apple platforms) now allow the use of Bluetooth controllers rather than on-screen controls. This new level of support comes with the 7.30 patch update, which also...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 19:59

Tim Cook introduces Group Face Time. (Source: Ars Technica)

Update | Group FaceGate: New iOS bug grants access to iPhone mic audio without its owner's knowledge

Some alarming reports of a serious error in Group FaceTime associated with iOS 12.1 or later, have emerged. This bug allows an iPhone user to activate the call microphone of a second iPhone, whether its own user is aware of this o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 17:49

iOS 12.1.3 may break WiFi in addition to cellular connectivity

The iPhone has had a bumpy couple of months. iOS 12.1.2, released last month, broke cellular connectivity for some users. The problem got so bad that Sprint issued a warning to its customers to wait on updating. There doesn't seem...

Sam Medley, 29 Jan 2019 15:31

Ming-Chi Kuo keeps revising his iPhone shipment projections downwards. (Source: Deccan Chronicle)

Things may get better for Apple with its 2nd-quarter iPhone sales: Ming-Chi Kuo

The widely respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reduced his expectations for iPhone shipments in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q2019). However, he also projects that these numbers will pick up in 2Q2019. Kuo believes that up to ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 13:30

Apple iPhone XS night shot closeup (Source: Marvin Chow on Twitter)

Night shots battle: The iPhone XS has no chance against the Google Pixel 3

Although more images shot in various scenarios would be needed for a final decision, the image showing the same night scene as captured by the iPhone XS and the Pixel 3 that was posted on Twitter by Google's Marvin Chow has a clea...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Jan 2019 10:23

The part of the iOS 12.2 code that may refer to a new iPod Touch. (Source: Twitter)

iOS 12.2 code hints at possible new iPads and iPod Touch

The well-regarded leaker Steve Troughton-Smith claims to have found references to unfamiliar iPads while diving into the code for the iOS 12.2 update. It suggests that new 11-inch iPads, as well as an iPad Mini, are on their way. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 18:33

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Apple dominated the wearable market in 2018

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Facebook Messenger's Dark Mode is now available for activation

Images of Chromium-based Edge emerge online

Vivo has set up a collaboration to test out truly wireless charging tech for its phones

Leak claims AirPods 2 and case can be fully charged wirelessly in just 15 minutes

New version of mobile MS Office can convert photos into Excel spreadsheets

Apple set to "roll the dice' on some products Tim Cook says will "blow you away"

Slept late: Apple Watch will include sleep tracking feature in 2020

TikTok has amassed over a billion downloads on iOS and Android

Apple Watch Series 5: A tiny first glimpse into the future

The next Apple iPhone could sport a sound emitting display like the LG G8 ThinQ

Chrome developers are preparing a new feature to make back/forward navigation faster

The GoPro HERO7 Black now has a limited-edition variant

MWC19 | RAVPower releases its thinnest-ever 45W wall charger with PD

MWC19 | Truly wireless charging is closer than ever thanks to a Spigen/Ossia partnership

Smartphones account for 59% of all spending on consumer electronics in 2018: tech author

Apple A14 SoCs based on TSMC's 5 nm process could feature in iPhones by 2020

Foldable iPhone renders offer a glimpse into the future

The world's thinnest wireless charging pad is now up for crowdfunding

Apple acquires AI startup PullString

Ming-Chi Kuo spills the beans on Apple's 2019 product plans

New hire by Apple suggests renewed focus on smart home market

Fresh Apple foldable smartphone patents show it is working hard on the idea too

Facebook was the world's most popular app publisher in Q4 2018

iPhones XS and XS Max rumored to be released in new color for the Chinese market

Is Wear OS in trouble? About 88% of smartwatches sold in 2018 ran proprietary software

Apple ready to launch Netflix competitor

Apple and Google have been accused of facilitating human rights infringements in Saudi Arabia

Analysts estimate Google paid Apple US$9.5 billion in 2018 for default search engine status

New Apple AirPod 2 rumors result in 2 possible launch dates in the same day

Apple will cut costs by re-using an old SoC in the new iPad Mini: new rumor

Apple finally fixes eavesdropping Group FaceTime bug via iOS 12.1.4

Apple tells developers to either get transparent about screen-recording in their apps or get out of the App Store

VLC 4.0 will support uninterrupible music playback and Apple AirPlay, but also drop support for multiple older platforms

World of Tanks 1.4 brings wheeled vehicles to the game, starts a new World War

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts exits the company

Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 beats out Snapdragon 855 and Kirin 980 on Geekbench but trails behind Apple's A12 Bionic

Anker has launched its first MFi-certified USB type C cable for iPhones

The mobile wallet market could be worth nearly US$10 trillion in 7 years

A new leak supports the possibility of a next-gen iPhone SE

Apple employee charged with theft of confidential self-driving car information

Apple gets sued over FaceTime critical flaw

iPhone revenue tanked 15% last quarter, plans to cut prices in response

Fortnite now supports Bluetooth controllers on Android and iOS

Update | Group FaceGate: New iOS bug grants access to iPhone mic audio without its owner's knowledge

iOS 12.1.3 may break WiFi in addition to cellular connectivity

Things may get better for Apple with its 2nd-quarter iPhone sales: Ming-Chi Kuo

Night shots battle: The iPhone XS has no chance against the Google Pixel 3

iOS 12.2 code hints at possible new iPads and iPod Touch

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