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The Sims Mobile hits both Android and iOS (Source: Business Wire)

The Sims Mobile finally official for Android and iOS

The Sims Mobile is now available for both iOS and Android devices and — fortunately for the many mobile gamers on a very tight budget — comes for free on both platforms. However, those really into this iconic title can speed up th...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Mar 2018 22:05

The first 5G iPhone will likely get pushed to 2020. (Source: Apple)

A 5G capable iPhone in 2019 is highly unlikely

Apple could be looking to play the waiting card until Intel gets its 5G modem ready, which implies Qualcomm is being given the slip. We might not be seeing a 5G enabled iPhone in 2019 although Apple is already testing the technolo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2018 15:50

KGI: Low cost MacBook Air 13 coming in Q2 2018

KGI Securities is expecting Apple to launch a new MacBook Air sometime in Q2 2018 with a lower price tag. The analyst firm does not offer any details as to how much of an upgrade will the new Air be but obvious internal upgrades i...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2018 09:34

Bizarrely, notches are in vogue and the Oppo R15 and OnePlus 6 are next in line. (Source: Weibo)

Oppo R15, OnePlus 6 to follow the iPhone X notch copycat trend

The most controversial design element of the iPhone X has now been embraced by Oppo, and by default, OnePlus for their next flagship smartphones. Both the Oppo R15 and the OnePlus 6 will feature a “me too” notch when they arrive i...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Mar 2018 07:02

YouTube app offline viewing availability March 2018

YouTube offline viewing reaches 109 new markets

Although the YouTube mobile apps have been providing offline viewing capabilities for more than two years, the availability of this feature that can come quite handy in certain situations was limited to a list of select markets. T...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Mar 2018 00:10

Apple shipped 8 million wearables in 4Q17. (Source: NY Times)

Apple tops global wearables market

It seems Apple is now ready to dominate the global wearables market after the company claimed top spot in market share for the fourth quarter in 2017. According to data analysts IDC, Apple also led in market share and shipment vol...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Mar 2018 18:37

Apple OLED touchscreen keyboard patent (Source: Patently Apple)

Future MacBooks might have an OLED touchscreen keyboard, reveals patent

A recently published Apple patent describes a "Dual display equipment with enhanced visibility and suppressed reflections" and the device pictured in it looks like a MacBook with an OLED touchscreen area that replaces the traditio...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2018 23:20

Bill Gates made his first Reddit AMA appearance in 2013. (Source: CNET)

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

In a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held today, Bill Gates made a comment about cryptocurrencies that suggests he is not currently a huge advocate of the decentralized and unregulated digital payment systems. In contrast, St...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 22:25

The new Xperia Ear Duo earphones offer a "dual listening" experience. (Source: Sony)

MWC 2018 | Sony intros anti-noise-cancelling Xperia Ear Duo headphones

Sony has used MWC to introduce a new "dual listening" experience headset it calls the Xperia Ear Duo. The headphones allow users to interact with music, or notifications, at the same time as being able to hear their immediate envi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Feb 2018 10:27

The AirPower mat could be compatible with non-Apple Qi-compliant devices. (Source: TechRadar)

Apple may release AirPower charging mat in March

The AirPower wireless charging mat was originally announced in September, 2017 at an Apple media event. According to reports, this handy device could be shipped by the American tech giants in March. The mat uses the Qi standard fo...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2018 23:42

No signs of any struggle have been recorded in the Apple 911 calls. (Source: Sacramento Bee)

Broken Apple devices seeking emergency assistance

Apparently the 911 emergency services communication center in Elk Grove, California has been receiving hundreds of calls coming from an Apple repair and refurbishing site in the vicinity. Since October, 2017 the total of 911 calls...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Feb 2018 19:59

Q4 2017 saw Gartner record the first decline in smartphone sales. (Source: TheDigitalWay/Pixabay)

Q4 2017 brought the first ever decline in smartphone sales according to Gartner

Gartner has recorded a 5.6 percent decline in smartphone sales from Q4 2016 to Q4 2017. Key reasons given include a lack of good budget smartphone options and owners of more expensive phones opting for a longer phone lifecycle bef...

Craig Ward, 23 Feb 2018 17:49

AirPods are manufactured at Foxconn in China. (Source: Apple)

Apple possibly working on AirPods upgrade

A report from Bloomberg has stated that Apple is working on some upgrades for its popular AirPods product. The original wireless Bluetooth earbuds were released in 2016 and have contributed significantly to Apple’s successful “Oth...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2018 21:32

Apple CEO Tim Cook striking a visionary pose for Fast Company. (Source: Ioulex)

Apple's product pipeline is "into the 2020s" according to Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that it is working on products now that won't ship until well into the 2020s. Although it is obvious Apple works on products in advance of their launch, the company has never been quite this specifi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Feb 2018 09:40

It is possible Apple will bring Face ID to an iPad refresh. (Source: Wired)

Could two new Apple iPads be coming soon?

Apple has made an international regulatory filing with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) that suggests the company is preparing to release two new products in the iPad line-up. The filing lists two tablets with model numbers ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2018 18:03

Google has launched Google Pay, its new feature rich replacement for Android Pay. (Source: Google)

Google Pay app launches, replacing Android Pay and Google Wallet

Google has officially rolled out Google Play, its feature rich competitor to Apple Pay. The new app will work everywhere that Android Pay was already accepted while the company will continue to add new features and work with partn...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Feb 2018 08:08

The original version of the Apple Watch was released in 2015. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch calling time on traditional watch industry

Apple Inc. has been enjoying tremendous success in the global watch market according to analysts. Shipment data suggests the Cupertino-based company is now beating out famous brand watchmakers such as Swatch and Rolex with its ser...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2018 20:54

Apple has released a patch for the Indian character bug that causes severe crashes on all platforms.

Apple releases patch to fix the Indian 'Telugu bug' on all platforms

Apple has released a patch that will fix the so-called 'Telugu bug' on iOS, MacOS, tvOS and WatchOS. When users receive a message or notification that contains a certain Indian character, the app crashes and becomes unusable. In s...

Jonathan Maes, 20 Feb 2018 11:46

HP previously partnered with Apple in 2004 to resell its iPod with HP branding. (Source: Wikipedia)

HP to officially resell Apple products

HP will be reselling Apple's iPhone, iPad and Macs to its enterprise customers. The new program is aimed at giving its customers a one-stop solution for the deployment and support of multiple devices and operating systems in the w...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 20 Feb 2018 01:43

The estimated cost of building Apple Park was US$5 billion. (Source: Digital Trends)

Apple Park's glass walls and doors are hazardous for workers

Apple Park may look like a futuristic marvel but apparently it has been causing a number of painful incidents for workers due to its abundance of glass features. It seems distracted Apple employees are walking straight into the su...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2018 19:10

Apple's third-rated HomePod speaker (presumably not on a wooden shelf). (Source: Apple)

HomePod comes third in blind audio test, leaves marks on wooden furniture

Apple's HomePod has come third, after the Google Home Max and the Sonos One, in an independent blind audio test. It only finished ahead of the relatively weak audio quality of the Amazon Echo Plus in a test conducted by Yahoo tech...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Feb 2018 02:21

Warriors of Waterdeep pre-registration now live (Source: Ludia)

Dungeons & Dragons coming back to mobile this spring thanks to Warriors of Waterdeep

Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast and Ludia announced Warriors of Waterdeep, a new Dungeons & Dragons mobile game for both Android and iOS. This turn-based RPG is free to play and uses card packs. Although it will not launch this mo...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2018 23:35

HP had 24.3% notebook market share in 2017. (Source: HP)

164.7 million notebooks were shipped in 2017

A report created by research company TrendForce has revealed a total of 164.7 million notebooks were shipped in 2017. This compares to 161.2 million units shipped in 2016 and a forecast of 163.8 million units expected to be shippe...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2018 22:23

iOS 12 will focus more on polishing the user experience than introduce new features. (Source: MacRumors)

iOS 12 will finally make 'Peace' with customers

Apple is looking to revamp its software development workflow to balance introduction of new features and ironing out existing bugs. The upcoming iOS 12 internally codenamed 'Peace' will be the first result of this strategy.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Feb 2018 11:55

Street Fighter IV Champion Edition for Android pre-registration banner (Source: Capcom Mobile)

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition coming soon to Android

Quite a while after reaching iOS (July 2017), Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition is finally (almost) ready to launch on Google Android. This mobile game is based on the 2008 title and features 25 playable characters.

Codrut Nistor, 12 Feb 2018 19:25

Apple has teamed with LG and Valve to invest in eMagin's OLED microdisplays. (Source: eMagin)

Apple, LG, Valve teaming up for investment in eMagin for VR and AR

Apple has teamed up with LG and Valve to invest in eMagin, a company that has developed industry-leading technology in OLED microdisplays for use in AR and VR headsets. The move is indicative that Apple could be on track to releas...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Feb 2018 22:23

VLC 3.0.0 "Vetinari" on Windows 10 (32-bit version)

VLC 3.0 now available with 8K and Chromecast support

The first version of the "Vetinari" branch, VLC 3.0.0 is capable of streaming to Chromecast devices even in non-native formats, also supporting 4K and 8K hardware decoding on a wide range of devices, including Android flagships.

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2018 23:59

iOS 9 was released in 2015 and is found on millions of devices. (Source: Apple)

Apple in damage-limiting exercise over code leak

Leaked code for the iBoot section of iOS 9 was uploaded to GitHub this week, leading to concerns that the software may have fallen into the wrong hands. Apple has already made maneuvers to try to limit the damage caused, but the c...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Feb 2018 19:11

Apple iPhone 6 and 7 to get more battery settings in iOS 11.3

New beta of iOS 11.3 allows you to disable battery performance throttling

Thanks to the Battery Health settings that appeared in the latest beta, owners of iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 handsets will be able to disable performance throttling and to keep their devices running at full speed. However, iOS 11.3 has...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Feb 2018 18:45

Apple reduced the price for replacement batteries. (Source: BGR)

Apple may offer battery rebate in regard to Batterygate controversy

In a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee chairman, Apple has hinted at possibly offering a rebate to customers who bought replacement batteries at full price because of the "Batterygate" controversy. Apple reduced battery pric...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2018 17:24

Apple shipped 13.2 million units in the fourth quarter of 2017 alone.

Apple's iPad is still the world's best-selling tablet

Apple Inc. is still the world's best-selling tablet manufacturer according to recently released figures from IDC. Apple shipped more units in 2017 than both Samsung and Amazon put together.

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2018 16:15

We could see new Apple devices make their debut starting from March 2018. (Source: MacRumors)

New Apple products could launch starting from March this year

DigiTimes claims that component suppliers are getting increased orders from Apple and that new iOS and MacBook devices are slated for debut starting March 2018.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Feb 2018 17:07

The Apple HomePod won't support regular streaming via Bluetooth.

Apple's HomePod speaker only supports music streaming via AirPlay

In contrast to many other smart speakers, Apple's HomePod will not support streaming over regular Bluetooth. You'll need an iOS device to stream music as the speaker only supports Apple's proprietary AirPlay protocol.

Jonathan Maes, 03 Feb 2018 09:00

Apple's underperforming iPhone X. (Source: Apple)

iPhone holiday sales point to weak iPhone X demand

The first negative holiday quarter of iPhone sales growth suggests that rumors of weaker than expected iPhone X demand were on the money. Despite a record holiday quarter, Apple missed analyst expectations for iPhone sales.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Feb 2018 06:30

Oukitel's U18 is a courageous copycat of the iPhone X, complete with a "notched-display."

Are you an Android user wishes your phone had a huge notch in the display, a la the iPhone X? Chinese OEM Oukitel has you covered. Their new U18, available for pre-order today, is a USD $159 Android alternative to Apple's flagship...

Sam Medley, 02 Feb 2018 00:43

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov releases a statement in a short tweet.

Official Telegram apps temporarily removed from the App Store

The popular messaging app Telegram and variant Telegram X have vanished from Apple's App Store due to 'inappropriate content', although founder Pavel Durov claims that the apps are gone because of a minor issue and should resurfac...

Jonathan Maes, 01 Feb 2018 16:56

Apple confirms the US Government's probe into the iPhone throttling controversy. (Source: Hypebeast)

Apple responds to reports regarding the US Government's enquiry into throttling iPhones

Apple confirmed that the US Government has asked questions regarding intentional throttling of old iPhones and reaffirmed that it would not degrade the customer experience to force upgrades.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2018 16:42

Vivaldi Browser 1.14.1077.41 vertical reading setting, Vivaldi Browser is three years old

Vivaldi Browser celebrates its third anniversary by adding vertical reading, markdown support for notes, and more

The vertical reading mode introduced by Vivaldi Browser 1.14 is one of the best ways for reading texts in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Next to this new feature, the update also brings customizable web panels and Markdown support...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Jan 2018 20:05

iPad X concept render (Source: Martin Hajek)

New iPad models could arrive in the last quarter

Although this subject has been around for a while, analyst Mark Gurman has just unveiled a new launch period for the new iPads. Obviously, Apple did not confirm or deny the Q4 2018 launch of its next-gen tablets yet.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2018 23:30

Microsoft acquires cloud-connected gaming platform PlayFab

Microsoft has decided to purchase PlayFab, a company that provides services for building, launching, and growing cloud-connected games. PlayFab's extensive list of clients includes names like Rovio, Atari, and Disney.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2018 13:10

Apple Macs with ARM coprocessors inside coming by the end of 2018

ARM coprocessors coming to new Mac models later this year

Although we heard rumors involving an ARM coprocessor for Macs already, this time they come from Bloomberg Technology. According to them, Apple might launch three new Mac models in 2018 that feature an ARM coprocessor for improved...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2018 01:05

Global app downloads by store in Q4 2017 (Source: App Annie)

Google Play increased its lead in Q4 2017 by downloads, still making less money than Apple's App Store

Although the amount of Google Play app downloads in Q4 2017 is more than double the number achieved by Apple's App Store, the tables turn when talking about the revenue they generated. In this area, Apple leads by about 95 percent...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Jan 2018 11:00

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 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 MacBook Air faces imminent retirement. (Source: Apple)

New 13-inch MacBook apparently coming in H2 2018, MacBook Air could get the axe

Going by the huge orders placed by Apple for LCD modules for a new 13-inch MacBook, it appears that the Cupertino giant might soon retire the iconic MacBook Air as it does seem out of place with the new MacBook range.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jan 2018 12:52

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

Firefox 58 update notification, new version launched with tracking protection and faster graphics

Firefox 58 now official with tracking protection and faster graphics

Launched earlier today, Firefox 58 promises to deliver smoother graphics, improved support for progressive web apps on Android devices, faster page loading, tracking protection, and more.

Codrut Nistor, 23 Jan 2018 23:35

Apple

The Sims Mobile finally official for Android and iOS

A 5G capable iPhone in 2019 is highly unlikely

KGI: Low cost MacBook Air 13 coming in Q2 2018

Oppo R15, OnePlus 6 to follow the iPhone X notch copycat trend

YouTube offline viewing reaches 109 new markets

Apple tops global wearables market

Future MacBooks might have an OLED touchscreen keyboard, reveals patent

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

MWC 2018 | Sony intros anti-noise-cancelling Xperia Ear Duo headphones

Apple may release AirPower charging mat in March

Broken Apple devices seeking emergency assistance

Q4 2017 brought the first ever decline in smartphone sales according to Gartner

Apple possibly working on AirPods upgrade

Apple's product pipeline is "into the 2020s" according to Tim Cook

Could two new Apple iPads be coming soon?

Google Pay app launches, replacing Android Pay and Google Wallet

Apple Watch calling time on traditional watch industry

Apple releases patch to fix the Indian 'Telugu bug' on all platforms

HP to officially resell Apple products

Apple Park's glass walls and doors are hazardous for workers

HomePod comes third in blind audio test, leaves marks on wooden furniture

Dungeons & Dragons coming back to mobile this spring thanks to Warriors of Waterdeep

164.7 million notebooks were shipped in 2017

iOS 12 will finally make 'Peace' with customers

Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition coming soon to Android

Apple, LG, Valve teaming up for investment in eMagin for VR and AR

VLC 3.0 now available with 8K and Chromecast support

Apple in damage-limiting exercise over code leak

New beta of iOS 11.3 allows you to disable battery performance throttling

Apple may offer battery rebate in regard to Batterygate controversy

Apple's iPad is still the world's best-selling tablet

New Apple products could launch starting from March this year

Apple's HomePod speaker only supports music streaming via AirPlay

iPhone holiday sales point to weak iPhone X demand

Oukitel's U18 is a courageous copycat of the iPhone X, complete with a "notched-display."

Official Telegram apps temporarily removed from the App Store

Apple responds to reports regarding the US Government's enquiry into throttling iPhones

Vivaldi Browser celebrates its third anniversary by adding vertical reading, markdown support for notes, and more

New iPad models could arrive in the last quarter

Microsoft acquires cloud-connected gaming platform PlayFab

ARM coprocessors coming to new Mac models later this year

Google Play increased its lead in Q4 2017 by downloads, still making less money than Apple's App Store

More details of upcoming iPhone X successors emerge

Apple WatchOS 4.3 Developer Beta brings some new usability features

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

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

New 13-inch MacBook apparently coming in H2 2018, MacBook Air could get the axe

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

Firefox 58 now official with tracking protection and faster graphics

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