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The PD Pioneer 65W quad-port charger. (Source: Notebookcheck)

RAVPOWER PD Pioneer 65W 4-Port GaN Tech USB C Desktop Charger hands-on review

RAVPOWER's PD Pioneer series consists of chargers based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology rather than traditional silicon. One variant offers the ability to charge four devices at once with a maximum combined output of 65 watts ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sat, 19 Sep 2020 21:13:00 +0200

The iOS 14.2 developer beta introduces enhanced Shazam support, right in the control center (Image source: Apple)

Apple skips iOS 14.1 for some reason, seeds the iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 developer betas: Shazam integration in the control centre tops the feature list

Apple recently seeded the developer demo for iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2, seemingly skipping over iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1. While we're not sure of the reason for the nomenclature change, iPadOS and iOS 14.2 both introduce minor upda...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:19:00 +0200

The Apple A14 Bionic represents the smallest gen-on-gen performrance improvement in iPhone and iPad history (Image source: Apple)

Conservative performance gains on the Apple A14 Bionic could mean one thing: smartphones are fast enough and the spec war might almost be over

Apple’s A14 Bionic SoC reveal indicated what might be the smallest generation on generation leap we’ve seen to date from Cupertino. Is the near-static performance due to issues with the 5nm process? Or did Apple just fire the last...

Column by Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:08:00 +0200

Four new products are expected to launch at Apple's event tomorrow. (Image source: Dose Media)

Apple Watch and Watch Pro set to debut alongside iPad Air 4 and iPad 8 at tomorrow's Apple Event

Jon Prosser expects Apple to unveil at least four new products at tomorrow's Apple Event at Apple Park. An eighth-generation iPad is believed to be in attendance, as is a fourth-generation iPad Air and two Apple smartwatches eithe...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:31:00 +0200

The first ARM-powered MacBooks may arrive before the end of the year. (Image source: MacRumors)

Apple Mac and iPad Pro A14X chips to enter mass production in Q4 2020

Apple's A14X chips will enter mass production in Q4 2020, according to a new report. Apparently, these chips are destined for the next iPad Pro and the first ARM-based MacBooks.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:19:00 +0200

The VAVA Portable SSD Touch. (Source: Indiegogo)

VAVA crowdfunds the "world's most secure" portable USB type C SSD

The VAVA Portable SSD Touch is a new product launched via Indiegogo recently. It is a stick-like drive with a hardware-based fingerprint scanner on the top of its aluminium, supposedly shock-proof casing. It also apparently packs ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:34:00 +0200

The Apple Watch Series 6 is expected to debut blood-oxygen sensing technology. (Image: ConceptsiPhone)

Apple Watch 6, iPad Air 4 set for launch this week

Apple could be set to launch the Watch Series 6 and iPad Air 4 this week. Separate tips by leaker Jon Prosser and @LeaksApplePro peg the launch of both devices for September 8.

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:13:00 +0200

Crystal Chronicles' Remastered Edition has been released. (Source: YouTube)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition becomes available for various platforms

Square Enix has announced that the remastered Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles title has gone live. It has PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS versions, across which gamers can form teams and explore all the dungeons. It also ha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 30 Aug 2020 19:34:00 +0200

Epic's online App Store developer's page is now blank. (Source: Apple)

Apple follows through on its threat to cancel Epic Games' developer account

Apple had warned that it might terminate the developer account page on its Store for Epic Games. The studio is currently involved in action that challenges the Cupertino giant's app-revenue model. Now, this threat has come to frui...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:29:00 +0200

TSMC hints at securing Apple SoC production deal including 2 nm chips for the next 5 years

The Taiwanese foundries are already building a new R&D center for 2 nm technologies and beyond in Hsinchu, which should be ready some time in 2021. The exact timeline for the 2 nm volume production is not yet known, but TSMC repor...

Bogdan Solca, Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:27:00 +0200

Lightroom 5.4.0 for iOS has a serious issue, don't install it. (Source: Adobe)

Lightroom 5.4.0 for iOS and iPadOS causes the irreversible loss of photo and preset data

Adobe representatives have acknowledged a critical fault in a recent update to its version of Lightroom for iOS. It follows multiple complaints from users that they have lost their photos, presets or both in the event these were n...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:11:00 +0200

The A14X Bionic will likely debut in fifth-generation iPad Pros. (Image source: TechNave)

Early insight suggests that the A14X Bionic will be a powerhouse, but comparing it to the Intel Core i9-9880H is wide of the mark

Early insights into the expected performance of the A14X Bionic suggest that it will be a true upgrade over the A12X Bionic, unlike the A12Z Bionic that graces the latest iPad Pro range. Comparing an ARM chip that is unlikely to m...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:59:00 +0200

The new Chargeasap Omega. (Source: Kickstarter)

Chargeasap's new up-to-200W USB type C power brick garners over US$450,000 on Kickstarter

Chargeasap, the maker of the Indiegogo hit the Flash power bank, is back on crowdfunding with another potentially groundbreaking power accessory. This Omega wall-wart has 2 versions: one that rated to charge at up to 100 watts (W)...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:02:00 +0200

Fortnite maker Epic is now embroiled in a legal battle with Apple. (Image: Epic Games)

Update | Apple and Google ban Fortnite from their app stores, Epic responds with Apple lawsuit

In what is set to be a titanic court battle, Epic Games massive hit game Fortnite has been banned from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Both tech giants argue that Epic has violated their respective store polici...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Fri, 14 Aug 2020 04:27:00 +0200

Apple will apparently release the next Magic Keyboard in March 2021. (Image source: Em Gan - Unsplash)

Apple may release the second-generation Magic Keyboard in March 2021 with compatibility for the fourth-generation iPad Air

Rumour has it that Apple has a second-generation Magic Keyboard in development. The keyboard accessory will apparently be compatible with the iPad Pro and the rumoured fourth-generation iPad Air. The new keyboard is scheduled to a...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:43:00 +0200

Hackers could conceivably leverage the Secure Enclave exploit to steal personal data and biometric info from iOS users (Image source: Panda Security)

Alarming “Unpatchable” exploit in Apple’s Secure Enclave could put the data of millions of users at risk, per Chinese hackers

According to Pangu Team, a Chinese hacker group, an “unpatchable” exploit has been uncovered for Apple’s Secure Enclave, the co-processor that stores keys for Face ID, Touch ID, and passwords. This potentially puts the personal da...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:51:00 +0200

Apple will be releasing a lot of new hardware between August and October. (Image source: Apple)

AirPods Studio, ARM MacBook and MacBook Pro 13, new iPad Pro, iPhone 12 series and HomePod refresh are all arriving between August and October

Apple is planning the mother of all hardware releases between August and October. The AirPods Studio, the iPhone 12 series and a HomePod refresh are all due, as are Apple's first ARM-powered laptops. The ARM MacBook and MacBook Pr...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:36:00 +0200

With vein mapping ruling out masks, decapitation appears to be the only remaining option available to persistent Face ID hackers (Image source: Apple)

Vein ID? Creepy Apple patent indicates that new versions of Face ID might map iPhone and iPad users’ facial veins to fool masked hackers

A disturbing Apple patent indicates that upcoming versions of the Face ID biometric technology could generate a map of the veins in a user’s face. While Face ID already has a one in a million false-positive rate, vein mapping coul...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 23 Jul 2020 13:19:00 +0200

Zoom is now the most popular iOS app to download worldwide. (Source: Zoom)

Zoom destroys TikTok's record for downloads from the App Store in 2020

TikTok posted an impressive 67 million official downloads onto iOS devices in the US in the first quarter of 2020 (1Q2020). However, in 2Q2020, this stat has been eclipsed by one of approximately 94 million by the collaboration ap...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:23:00 +0200

The color scanner detailed in the new patent. Image via US Patent & Trademark Office

Future Apple Pencil may allow users to copy colors from real-world objects thanks to new patent

A new patent filed by Apple details a stylus, likely an Apple Pencil, that contains an embedded color sensor. Located in either the back end or tip of the Pencil, the color sensor would be able to scan and copy the color from real...

Sam Medley, Sun, 19 Jul 2020 23:40:00 +0200

TSMC says 5nm will deliver significant performance and efficiency gains. (Image: TSMC)

TSMC outlines 5nm chip gains in line for Apple's A14, Snapdragon 875 in conference call

TSMC has outlined its fabrication plans for its 5nm fabrication process and what that means for investors in its latest conference call. It is buoyant about what its 5nm node will mean for next generation mobile chips and says chi...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:40:00 +0200

iOS 14 reimagines the home screen (Image source: Apple)

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public betas just launched: how to update your iPhone 11 or iPad Pro

Apple recently launched the iOS 14 open beta program. iPhone and iPad users enrolled in the beta program can easily get hold of the first public beta build. iOS 14 features a number or improvements including a redesigned home scre...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 09 Jul 2020 22:55:00 +0200

A future iPhone may run full macOS and adapt according to the screen. (Image Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple rumored to be working on an iPhone running macOS and is apparently, very excited

Apple could be working on an iPhone prototype running a full-fledged macOS, according to insider information cited by Mauri QHD. While there is no way to confirm this, such a possibility is not a distant dream given that Apple has...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:42:00 +0200

Apple will transition its entire Mac lineup to Apple custom-silicon in the coming years. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 | Apple confirms historic transition of entire Mac lineup from Intel to ARM; developers now have access to an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac Mini DTK for US$500

Apple has announced that it will transition its entire Mac lineup to ARM-based custom silicon over the next two years. Support for Apple silicon is now available in macOS Big Sur and developers can get started right away on a Deve...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:45:00 +0200

The alleged iPhone 12 molds show the different-sized variants. (Image source: @Jin_Store)

Supposed Apple iPhone 12 molds and renders show different-sized smartphones with stylish iPad Pro design language but big notches

Images of alleged molds and renders of the Apple iPhone 12 series have been leaked online. There are several different-sized molds on show in the pictures, which seem to fit rumors of the iPhone 12 sporting a similar design langua...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:04:00 +0200

Renders of the upcoming Galaxy Tab S7. (Source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ expected to match the iPad Pro in one aspect

Apple's iPad Pro is the quintessential tablet series, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab has always lagged slightly behind. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in the near future, and the phones have now been touted to o...

Ricci Rox, Sun, 14 Jun 2020 17:33:00 +0200

Apple's WWDC 2020 schedule has been outlined. (Source: Apple)

Apple announces its virtual WWDC itinerary

Apple has released further details on the schedule of its upcoming WWDC 2020 event. All of its presentations will be streamed this year, although the e-conference will also debut the "all-new" Developer's Forum and some one-on-one...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:58:00 +0200

A 5G iPad Pro could still well arrive this year, but without a mini-LED display. (Image source: Rahul Chakraborty)

Rumour | 5G Apple iPad Pros with A14X Bionic and mini-LED displays to arrive 1H21

Rumour has it that Apple will announce an iPad Pro refresh in 1H21. Sporting A14X Bionic SoCs, Snapdragon X55 5G modems and mini-LED displays, the next iPad Pro series is still expected to come in 11-inch and 12.9-inch variants.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:22:00 +0200

A render of what the new iPad Air could look like. (Image: via Svetapple.sk)

iPad Air fourth-gen to get display increase to 11-inches, Apple A13 Bionic SoC

A fresh rumor regarding the anticipated 2020 iPad Air fourth-generation model suggest that Apple will indeed go ahead with increasing the display size of the device from 10.5-inches to 11-inches. This gels with a previous rumor al...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:37:00 +0200

Business-grade phishing poses business-grade risks. (Source: Pixabay)

The rate of mobile phishing aimed at businesses grew by 37% by the end of March 2020

The security group Lookout has released the results of its latest study of fraud that targets phones or tablets owned by enterprises. It found that the number of such incidents grew by 37.1% between the last quarter of 2019 and th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:01:00 +0200

iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after applying recent iPad OS updates.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 owners complain of constant reboots after updating to iPad OS 13.4 and above; squeezing near the battery could be a temporary workaround

Several iPad Pro 10.5 owners have voiced concerns on the Apple Community forums that their device is stuck in a constant boot loop every 180 seconds after performing an iPad OS update to 13.4 or above. The issue, which does not se...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sat, 30 May 2020 13:26:00 +0200

The FastConnect 6900 and 6700 are new Qualcomm wireless modules. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's latest connectivity modules step up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

Qualcomm has announced the FastConnect 6900 and 6700, 2 new connectivity solutions that may upgrade some future phones to Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E. The latter is a variation on the latest wireless data standard that adds the 6GH...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 28 May 2020 20:11:00 +0200

Towers of Everland plays well in both landscape and portrait modes

Towers of Everland out on Apple Arcade: first-person dungeon crawler offers a premium alternative to The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Towers of Everland just landed on Apple Arcade. The first-person dungeon crawler offers a more light-hearted experience than The Elder Scrolls: Blades and Legends of Grimrock, without sacrificing content quality. However, poor per...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 23 May 2020 16:59:00 +0200

The UGREEN 65W GaN charger is available on flash sale for a 50 percent discount (Image source: UGREEN)

Deal | UGREEN's 65W GaN charger is 50 percent off on Indiegogo: This US$37 4-port device can fast charge an iPhone 11 Pro, iPad Pro 2020, and MacBook Air at the same time

UGREEN's All in One 65W GaN charger is selling at a 50 percent discount on Indiegogo. The limited time sale makes the charger price competitive with Apple's 18W, while enabling users to fast charge 4 devices simultaneously.

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sat, 23 May 2020 09:44:00 +0200

iPhone 11 jailbreak update: Get ready for unc0ver 5.0.0: semi-untethered iOS jailbreak with Windows support, compatible with all iOS 13.5 iPhones and iPads

@unc0verTeam recently announced that a working, universal iOS 13.5 jailbreak will be arriving soon. The jailbreak is compatible with Windows, meaning iPhone and iPad users won't need to use a Mac to jailbreak their devices, as wit...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 21 May 2020 08:42:00 +0200

iOS 13.5 includes user-friendly tweaks to make life during COVID just a bit easier (Image source: Apple)

Apple's COVID-19 iOS update: iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 deliver easier FaceID with masks on, COVID-19 exposure notifications API, and tweaks to FaceTime group calls

Apple's latest iOS 13.5 update includes tweaks to FaceID and FaceTime group chat that aim to improve user experience due to COVID-specific issues. The FaceID mask tweak makes it easier for users to unlock their iPhones and iPads w...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Thu, 21 May 2020 08:15:00 +0200

Apple relies on an army of magnets to securely attach the iPad Pro to the Magic Keyboard. (Image source: iFixit)

Apple's Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro impresses in X-ray images

Apple's first keyboard case with trackpad for the iPad Pro is just as expensive as it is heavy. A new X-ray image has shown why it is the latter, and partly explains the former too. Featuring a design more complicated than that of...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 14 May 2020 18:58:00 +0200

The next version of the iPad Air may implement an in-display Touch ID fingerprint reader. (Image via Svetapple.sk)

New iPad Air 2020 renders showcase in-display Touch ID and razor-thin bezels

New renders of the next iteration of Apple's iPad Air may bring a massive change to the tablet's design language. According to leaks obtained by Svetapple, the next iPad Air will feature minuscule bezels with an in-display Touch I...

Sam Medley, Thu, 14 May 2020 18:36:00 +0200

Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone. (Source: Apple)

Apple legend Ken Kocienda says there was nothing inevitable about the iPhone

Was a smartphone like the iPhone inevitable? Ken Kocienda, one of its designers doesn’t believe so. Rather, Kocienda argues in a tweet over the weekend that it was “an act of creativity” and that, as such, “It wasn’t inevitable”....

Sanjiv Sathiah, Mon, 11 May 2020 12:53:00 +0200

A13 devices should finally enable full-speed Wii and GameCube emulation on DolphiniOS (Image source: Dolphin)

Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros in your pocket? DolphiniOS 2.20 enables iPhone 11 and iPhone SE support: 60 FPS gameplay on A13 devices with Xbox One and PS4 controller support

The developers of DolphiniOS recently announced the launch of version 2.20 of the Nintendo Wii and GameCube emulator. The latest update enables support for A13 devices, allowing iPhone 11 series users to take advantage of their po...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sun, 10 May 2020 13:06:00 +0200

Apple is preparing for a two-pronged post COVID-19 retail strategy. (Source: Apple)

Apple launches online shopping hub with access to Genius support, trade-ins, lessons

Apple seems to be adapting to the realities of a post-COVID-19 world where fewer people might venture into Apple Stores, even as some start to re-open globally. The company has just launched a new online hub that pulls together al...

Sanjiv Sathiah, Sun, 10 May 2020 07:03:00 +0200

Apple's second-quarter financial report for 2020 shows its product sales are down

Apple has published a consolidated report of its financial performance in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q2020). It shows an overall increase in revenue of about 1% compared to the same quarter of 2019; however, when these figures a...

Deirdre O Donnell, Fri, 01 May 2020 18:09:00 +0200

The HyperDrive Gen2 options with an iPhone 11 Pro Max for scale. (Source: HYPER)

The HyperDrive Gen2 has now achieved over 1000% of its Indiegogo goal

HYPER's 2nd-generation USB type C hub for laptops such as MacBooks has been launched via crowd-funding platforms. The resulting Indiegogo campaign has now attracted over US$1 million in backing, whereas the company had originally ...

Deirdre O Donnell, Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:32:00 +0200

The exploit is introduced via a seemingly harmless blank email. (Image Source: zecOps)

Apple's iPhone and iPad devices have been plagued by serious vulnerabilities since 2018, security analyst reports

The vulnerability allows attackers to gain control of all the data stored within the mails received via the Mail app on iOS devices. Apple has recently become aware of the security problem, but the vulnerability may have been expl...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:48:00 +0200

Even the MacBook Air is lighter than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard attached. (Image source: Apple)

The new Magic Keyboard for the Apple iPad Pro is a real heavyweight

The Magic Keyboard with an integrated trackpad looks elegant and lightweight. However, it turns out that there is a good reason why Apple has kept the weight of the case a secret so far; it is damn heavy. So heavy is the Magic Key...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:56:00 +0200

Is this one of the next iPhones? (Source: SvetApple)

The latest iPhone 12 Pro renders are in, and they look like a tiny iPad Pro 2020

The tech-oracle blog SvetApple is back, this time with renders for the Pro variant of the upcoming iPhone 12 series. It incorporates its latest leaks to generate images that really do resemble the latest iPad in miniature. This is...

Deirdre O Donnell, Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:25:00 +0200

The Redmi Pad 5G is touted to sport four speakers. (Source: Tech in Deep)

Redmi Pad 5G: New Xiaomi tablet billed to launch on April 27, Snapdragon 765G in tow

Xiaomi's last tablet was the Mi Pad 4 that was released back in 2018. That has left fans of the series in the lurch, making Samsung's Galaxy Tab and Huawei's MediaPad lines the only viable Android alternatives. Things may be about...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:39:00 +0200

The new Aukey Omnia 100W. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey releases its latest 100W USB type C charger

Aukey has announced that its new 100 watt (W) charger with a USB type C port is now available to pre-order. This Omnia 100W is based on gallium nitride (GaN) technology, which leaves it with a depth of 32 millimeters. This, accord...

Deirdre O Donnell, Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0200

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