Apple’s iPhone Xs flagship range of smartphones are being hit with criticism over mandatory new camera features are smoothing out skin. This has since been dubbed “beautygate,” drawing comparisons to unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the media. Although the camera sensors on the iPhone Xs and Xs Max are almost …
Read More »Qualcomm renews allegations against Apple over Intel’s new iPhone modems
It has been a while since we've had an update on this front but it does seem that the Apple/Qualcomm legal battle is still well underway. The two companies fell out last year over a licensing disagreement, which has led to a ton of different legal proceedings over the last …
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 »Apple completes its acquisition of Shazam, soon to be “ad-free for all users”
Apple has had a longer journey than expected in its attempts to purchase music tagging service Shazam, initially blocked by an EU investigation into anti-trust concerns. Having concluded the probing two weeks ago, the iPhone maker has now closed out the acquisition, bringing Shazam under its wing. With over 1 …
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 »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 »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 »Apple explains that it has not removed iTunes movies from its users
Apple has faced increasing concerns over the past week surrounding its digital video practices, after an iTunes user observed three of his previously purchased movies disappear from his library. The firm has now acknowledged the controversy, going on record to explain that it hasn’t actually deleted the user’s content and …
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 »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 »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 »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 »Amazon has peaked at $1 trillion market value
Just over one month ago, we learned that Apple had become the first US company to reach a market value of $1 trillion. At the time, Amazon was hot on Apple's heels in the race to $1 trillion and now, the company has officially joined the club. Last night, Amazon …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone launch takes place on 12th September but official images have already leaked
Apple is gearing up for its next big iPhone launch but as usual, many details have leaked out well ahead of time. This week, Apple began sending out press invites for its launch event on the 12th of September. At the same time, the first official images for the iPhone …
Read More »Apple has acquired an augmented reality lens company
We've known for quite some time that Apple is looking to break into the Augmented Reality market. The company reportedly has around 1,000 engineers working on AR projects, is working with TSMC to manufacture displays and has acquired its own headset maker. This week, Apple took another step towards its …
Read More »More details on Apple’s 2018 iPhone plans revealed
We are just weeks away from Apple's next iPhone launch and while we've been hearing about the company's plans for months, the leaks are starting to get more solid. A few weeks ago, a leak showed exactly what Apple's trio of 2018 iPhones will look like and now, we have …
Read More »Apple’s latest tax appeal attempts to reduce its billion-dollar valued buildings to just $200
Last week, Apple became the first US company to be valued at $1 trillion by market capitalisation, thanks in part to its relentless control over money as well as its impact in the technology market. It turns out that the firm has appealed its tax assessments nearly 500 times in …
Read More »MacBook Pro 2018 users are experiencing speaker issues
Apple has experienced quite the shaky launch of its premium priced 2018 MacBook Pro laptops, retroactively pushing a fix that stopped its Intel Core i9 from throttling. It seems that the device has more problems under the hood, however, as multiple users have come forward regarding intermittent crackling coming from …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone X outperforms Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 in Geekbench
Samsung has finally released its Galaxy Note 9 phablet, marketing the device as the “world’s most powerful smartphone.” It seems that Apple has something to say about that, however, after 2017’s iPhone X has already outperformed the 6GB Note 9 model. Using Geekbench 4, Tom’s Guide found that Samsung’s 6GB …
Read More »Apple, Ubisoft and ‘It’s Always Sunny’ writers join forces
Ubisoft has been trying to branch out into other areas of entertainment for a while. The first big push came with the Prince of Persia movie, then more recently, we had the Assassin's Creed movie. So far, jumping straight into blockbusters hasn't worked out, so we'll be seeing a TV …
Read More »Leak shows hands-on with Apple’s upcoming iPhone line-up
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 unveiling is just a few hours away, so it’s just about time for a convenient leak showing off Apple’s brand new iPhone range due out later this year. This hands-on with the 2018 iPhone line-up gives a closer look at the infamous return of the notch …
Read More »Apple ordered to pay $145.1 million in WiLan patent lawsuit
We are used to seeing Apple in and out of the court room, with various patent infringement lawsuits frequently coming through. This week, Apple appears to have lost another one, with a jury finding Apple guilty of infringing on two patents held by Canadian company, WiLan. According to Reuters, the …
Read More »Apple has officially become the first US company to be valued at $1 trillion
Ever since March 2015, analysts have been predicting that Apple will go on to become the world's first company to be valued at $1 trillion. Over the last few years, Apple has creeped closer and closer to that milestone, and last night, it finally hit the mark. Apple has become …
Read More »Race to $1 trillion: Apple is edging out Amazon thanks to record third quarter
Within the past year, Amazon has risen up as a true contender in analyst predictions of which company will be first to pass the $1 trillion mark. It seems as though Apple has managed to cling on as the long-term favourite, however, following the company’s strongest-ever third quarter. The three-month …
Read More »Huawei soars, Apple stagnates and Samsung declines in Q2 smartphone shipments
The mobile market is tough to crack. Many companies have tried to rise above the likes of Apple and Samsung only to drop off the map later. With that said, there has been a shift over the last few months, with Huawei reportedly overtaking Apple in total smartphone shipments. According …
Read More »Sources point towards Face ID and slimmer bezels for 2018 iPad Pro
But it all comes at the cost of Touch ID and the headphone jack...
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