Earlier this year, Snapchat announced its plans to utilise Visual Search in order identify things within the frame of a picture and redirect users to a webpage containing that specific item. Announcing its partnership with Amazon, Snap will use this feature to make purchases easier than ever across both platforms. …
Read More »Analysts point to high sales for iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4
This time last year, Apple's sales outlook didn't look so good as many iPhone upgraders were either holding off for the iPhone X, or just grabbing an iPhone 7. The situation seems to have improved this year with Apple's more expensive iPhone XS Max in high demand. According to Apple …
Read More »Early iPhone XS buyers are having issues with WiFi and cell reception
The iPhone XS and XS Max has begun making its way out to customers but it looks like some early adopters are having issues. Over the last few days, reports of poor WiFi connections and low cell reception have been doing the rounds. Early adopters of the new phones have …
Read More »Android 9 Pie lands on the OnePlus 6 just 45 days after launch
Android updates often take a while to reach third-party handset manufacturers, being kept exclusive to Google’s Pixel range of smartphones. OnePlus seems to be putting an end to this trend, rolling out Android Pie for the OnePlus 6 just 45 days after the update landed. With the release of Android …
Read More »ASUS is having a big sale on ROG laptops for September
Its back to school season, which means there are likely more than a few KitGuru readers currently shopping around for a new laptop to take on the go with them and enjoy some downtime with. This year, Asus has cut prices on four of its ROG laptops, delivering some pretty …
Read More »Huawei mocks Apple by handing out complimentary power banks at iPhone Xs launch
Given the popularity of Apple’s smartphones, it’s not surprising to see launch events met with huge overnight queues simply for a chance of being one of the first to own one of the new iPhone Xs range. Android rival Huawei has taken the opportunity to troll its competitor during this …
Read More »The iPhone Xs packs a smaller battery than the iPhone X but bumps up on RAM
Apple tends to be quite secretive when it comes to what exactly is under the hood of its devices. This is especially true when it comes to battery size and RAM. Fortunately, China's technology regulator is more than happy to do away with the secrecy, revealing that the iPhone Xs …
Read More »iOS 12.1 beta points towards new iPad launch next month
Over the course of this year, there have been multiple reports surrounding a new iPad Pro launch. The redesigned iPad has previously been tipped to feature Face ID, a new position for the smart connector and the potential removal of the headphone jack. This week, iOS 12.1 beta code seems …
Read More »Apple has paid its €13 billion EU tax bill but an appeal is in the works
Way back in 2014, the EU launched an investigation into Apple's tax dealings in Ireland. It took a few years, but eventually the investigation culminated in a massive €13 billion bill for Apple. The Irish government expressed its disagreement with the ruling and Apple did launch an appeal. In the …
Read More »Déjà vu hits Samsung as Galaxy Note 9 spontaneously combusts, renewing battery concerns
The progress Samsung has made to leave behind its 2016 Galaxy Note 7 debacle has been reduced to ash after a brand new Galaxy Note 9 reportedly caught fire earlier this month. This has sparked a renewed concern surrounding the supposedly “safer than ever” batteries, as the affected New Yorker …
Read More »Sources claim Apple’s Airpower wireless charging mat was ‘doomed to fail’
Last week, we noticed that two products were notably absent during Apple's 2018 iPhone keynote. The rumoured AirPods 2 refresh weren't announced but perhaps more surprisingly, Apple didn't discuss its AirPower wireless charger at all, despite announcing it over a year ago. Now we seem to know more details on …
Read More »OnePlus announces plans to break into the television market next year
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has enjoyed a lot of success in recent years, making a name for itself in the premium smartphone market for its value. In a surprising turn of events, the firm has now turned its attention to consumer based televisions in order to further challenge its rival, Samsung. …
Read More »Women slam Apple’s new iPhone Xs line-up for being too big for their hands
Flagship smartphones have steadily been getting bigger in recent years, frequently jumping above 6-inch displays and Apple’s latest line-up is no exception. With the new smartphones ranging from 5.8 inches to 6.5 inches, some women are criticising Apple’s decision to retire 2016’s iPhone SE as its last 4-inch device, claiming …
Read More »Google attempts to undermine the Apple’s 2018 iPhone launch with Pixel 3 launch pages
As expected, Google geared up some teasers for its upcoming Pixel 3 launch earlier this week in an attempt to undermine Apple’s iPhone 2018 launch. While there is nothing concrete confirming recent conspiracy theories of a third Pixel 3 entry, Google has lined up at least three launch colours for …
Read More »Huawei wants to beat Samsung by launching its own foldable phone within a year
Last week, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh stated that it was “time to deliver” on its long-promised foldable OLED handset, potentially releasing the first consumer available bendable smartphone in 2019. Huawei has something to say about that, however, as it unveils plans to beat its rival to the punchline, hoping …
Read More »OnePlus will be ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack to potentially increase battery life
Earlier this week, we got a closer look at the rumoured specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 6T, speculating camera tweaks, storage options and the firm’s “light-sensitive fingerprint sensor under the display.” It seems that the firm will also be giving up the headphone jack moving forward, however co-founder Carl Pei …
Read More »Apple is staying quiet on last year’s AirPower charger and rumoured AirPods update
Yesterday during Apple's conference, we saw exactly what we expected to see- a new Apple Watch and three new iPhones. However, there were two notably absent products in Apple's catalogue. For starters, there is still no sign of the AirPower Charger coming to market, despite being announced last year to …
Read More »Bethesda’s Todd Howard joins Apple on stage with Elder Scrolls: Blades running on iPhone Xs
While a lot of Apple's iPhone Xs launch presentation last night was fairly underwhelming, the company did introduce one cool thing. Apple has the jump on the 7nm generation with the A12 Bionic chip, housing a six-core CPU and a newly designed quad-core GPU. In order to show this off, …
Read More »Apple launches iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr
Apple's keynote is officially over and the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and Xr are all official. The jump over to 7nm chips has begun and FaceID has completely taken over but as always, it all comes at a hefty price.
Read More »Leaks supposedly show off iPhone Xs and Xs Max hours ahead of Apple’s Gather Round event
Apple has temporarily taken its online store down in order to prepare for its Gather Round event later today. The rumoured iPhone Xs and Xs Max are said to be the headline devices ready for unveiling, however leaks have beat Apple to the punch, giving us our closest look to …
Read More »Megaleak unveils the rumoured specs of the OnePlus 6T ahead of October launch
The kings of price to performance are set to return once more with OnePlus rumoured to launch its brand new handset in October. As usual, leakers are determined to make sure there are no surprises in store for the unveiling, revealing much of what to expect from the OnePlus 6T. …
Read More »Rumours swirl around a secret Pixel 3 device untouched by leaks
Despite Google’s upcoming Pixel 3 range being one of the most anticipated launches of the year, reception towards the increasingly leaked Pixel 3 XL has been noticeably cold. Many believed Google has little left to surprise during its October event, however a recent move from the company suggests that there …
Read More »Samsung may partner with Qualcomm for in-display fingerprint sensor on Galaxy S10
In-display fingerprint sensors are on the verge of becoming a flagship feature of modern smartphones, with the Vivo X20 Plus UD being the first of its kind earlier this year. Despite worries that the technology wouldn’t be ready in time for the tentatively titled Galaxy S10, it looks like the …
Read More »Huawei launches ‘Performance Mode’ in an attempt to do better following benchmark controversy
It seems passing off its smartphone cameras for DSLR quality isn’t the only controversy Huawei has gotten itself into lately, as it has been discovered that the company has been optimising its devices to perform better over benchmarks. Fortunately, Huawei has listened to the concerns of its fans’ and decided …
Read More »Geekbench shows the Razer Phone 2 with 8GB RAM and a Snapdragon 845
Although whispers of Razer’s second generation smartphone appeared as early as August, its earnings report earlier this week gave hard confirmation on the existence of the handset. Although details remained under wraps, the tentatively titled Razer Phone 2 has appeared on Geekbench, giving a first-look at its potential specifications. According …
Read More »AMD showcases Ryzen-based laptops
Just in time for the back to school season, we were invited to see some of the latest laptops utilising Ryzen Mobile processors. These included machines from the likes of Acer, ASUS and Lenovo, with a range of models on show aimed at different areas of the laptop market. While …
Read More »Samsung hopes to reveal more details on its foldable smartphone before the end of 2018
Many companies debuted their bendable OLED technology at this year’s IFA electronics show, with Samsung noticeably quiet despite having a foldable smartphone in the works for quite some time. Fortunately, Samsung Mobile CEO DJ Koh has addressed the matter, hinting that the device could appear before the end of the …
Read More »Razer confirms 2nd-gen Razer Phone is in the works
After Razer acquired Nextbit in early 2017, we knew that a Razer Phone was inevitable. We produced quite a lot of coverage on the Razer Phone last year, from its launch, to a full review and even a couple of follow-ups on software updates. Now attention is turning towards the …
Read More »MSI launches P65 Creator laptops with 8th Gen Intel CPUs and Nvidia graphics
During IFA in Berlin last week, MSI launched its latest laptop, the ‘P65 Creator', a sleek white laptop that is primarily built for designers and photographers but also packs a punch for gaming. With the P65, MSI doubled down on design, creating a brushed aluminium and pearl white version. The …
Read More »IFA 2018: Huawei gives the P20 Pro a new coat of paint and updates its EMUI OS
Despite the official announcement of the Mate 20 Lite all but ensuring a premium counterpart somewhere down the line, Huawei’s P20 Pro still remains its flagship offering, and a popular one at that. Newcomers now have the chance to get their hands on four newly introduced models, while current owners …
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