Mario Kart Tour initially launched in September 2019 to a great deal of buzz surrounding it. Bringing the iconic series to smartphones could have allowed for everyone to experience the best of Mario Kart. Unfortunately the game launched with a number of issues such as its control scheme, gacha mechanics, …
Read More »Sony announces a new Xperia L4 smartphone
Sony has announced a new handset is being added to its Xperia portfolio of entertainment based smartphones. The new Xperia L4 features a sleek 21:9 wide display, triple rear camera setup and a powerful 3,580mhA battery. The new Xperia L4 handset from Sony is equipped with a 21:9 wide 6.2-inch …
Read More »Stadia is finally coming to more smartphones
One of the biggest weaknesses of Stadia so far has been the number of devices able to access the service. Since launch, users have been limited to Pixel-series smartphones, Google Chrome on PC or using a Google Chromecast Ultra on a TV. That will begin to change next week though, …
Read More »GWENT is finally coming to Android next month
Back in December, shortly after the official launch of GWENT on iOS, CD Projekt Red announced that console versions of the game would be cancelled in favour of increased focus on PC and mobile. Now, those mobile efforts are expanding, with the game set to officially launch on Android soon. …
Read More »Microsoft Surface Duo spotted in public for the first time
Microsoft had one particularly exciting announcement towards the end of last year- the Surface Duo, a long rumoured Surface-branded smartphone. Microsoft's return to the smartphone market is a dual-screen, foldable phone that doubles as a small tablet. Better yet, Microsoft is embracing Android rather than a mobile version of Windows. …
Read More »OnePlus 7T Pro Review
How does the OnePlus 7T Pro hold up in early 2020? Still worth buying?
Read More »Octi makes the first people powered AR social network available for iOS
Octi has launched the world’s first social network that uses augmented reality to connect people in real life. The Octi social network is built on cutting edge technology that has been tested by thousands of students across Southern California. Already launched on Apple’s iOS platform, Octi claims its new social …
Read More »Xbox Console Streaming on Android is now open to Insider testers globally
While Project xCloud gains the most headlines as Microsoft's big all-encompassing cloud streaming solution, Xbox Console Streaming is also a very nice feature. Streaming from an Xbox console to a PC has been available for a while now but enabling streaming to smartphones is a newer feature, which is now …
Read More »Huawei introduces the updated and affordable Y6s handset
Huawei’s affordable Y series smartphone range is set to receive an upgrade this month with an updated version of the Y6 coming in mid-January, so anytime now. Huawei has boosted performance of the Y6 and added a 13MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera in the new Y6s. According to …
Read More »iPhone XR leads global smartphone sales in Q3
Major smartphone vendors have all reported their Q3 2019 results for the year and over the last few weeks, analysts and market researchers have been sorting through the numbers to paint a picture of the overall market. Counterpoint Research has gathered enough data now to show the top 10 smartphones …
Read More »Twitter discloses Android app security flaw
Twitter has begun sending emails out to users disclosing a recently discovered flaw in its Android app. While the issue has been fixed, it “could have compromised” a number of accounts, so users should update as soon as possible. Twitter confirmed via email and a public blog post that this …
Read More »Subway surfers was the most downloaded mobile game of the decade
Mobile gaming is the biggest gaming market in the world in terms of revenue, with the monetary potential far outweighing that of its console and PC counterparts. With that in mind, mobile data analytics firm App Annie has listed the most downloaded, and highest grossing mobile games of the decade. …
Read More »Sharkoon launch the Mobile DAC and Mobile DAC PD
Sharkoon has introduced new Mobile DAC and Mobile DAC PD devices to its peripherals range. The new audio converters are compatible with popular Android-based mobile devices and deliver high-resolution audio amplification for headsets with a TRRS connection. In addition to providing audio amplification, the new Sharkoon Mobile DACs provide quality …
Read More »The Motorola One Hyper can charge to 75% in 30 minutes
Motorola hasn't made many waves in the smartphone space for a while but that is swiftly changing in 2019. Not only is Motorola reviving the old Razr flip phone with a new dual-screen design, but the new Motorola One Hyper is looking impressive, with a large bezel-free display and high-spec …
Read More »The brand new KitGuru mobile app is available to download now!
KitGuru is proud to announce that we have launched our very own mobile app. The KitGuru app is available today for users of Android mobile devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store right now. The new KitGuru mobile app provides readers of our site a great new …
Read More »Microsoft is testing Project xCloud on iOS but Apple’s restrictions seem to delaying public testing
Microsoft had some major Project xCloud announcements at XO19 last week. Over 50 games are now supported for testers, another big wave of beta invites are going out and the beta is expanding to Windows 10 PCs. There is one glaring omission though- iOS device support, although Microsoft does indeed …
Read More »Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 specs leak ahead of announcement next month
Over the course of this year, we have seen a lot of flagship smartphones launching with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor at the centre. In December, the next generation Snapdragon 865 will be officially unveiled, although leaks have already given us an early look at specifications and performance. Qualcomm will …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) Unboxing!
Briony unboxes the new Shield TV Pro and gives us her first impressions
Read More »Xbox Console Streaming is now available, enabling you to play Xbox games on Android
Xbox Insiders, from the UK and US, can now stream their favourite games from their Xbox console to their Android devices
Read More »Mario Kart Tour becomes Nintendo’s fastest ‘selling’ mobile game in its first month
Mario Kart Tour is Nintendo’s fastest ‘selling’ mobile game, amassing over 123 million downloads in its first month. This is a significantly stronger performance compared to its second fastest selling, “Super Mario Run” which saw only 21.8 million downloads in its first month. Despite having the most first month downloads …
Read More »Pixel 4’s 90Hz doesn’t work all the time; Google promises a fix
The Google Pixel 4 was released recently, with one of its flagship features being the introduction of a high refresh rate 90Hz OLED panel, allowing for a buttery smooth user experience. It appears however that many users won’t get to experience it, as the 90Hz is only activated if the …
Read More »Google is taking 30% of all donations gifted to developers
Google has begun to enforce its rules regarding donation buttons in apps, and the specificities surrounding them. Until now, Google has been relatively laissez-faire with regards to its rules on donation buttons. While the terms and conditions for developers has always stated that in order to include a donation button in its …
Read More »Huawei reports strong sales despite US ban
Despite being added to the US Entity list in May, effectively banning all US companies from trading with Huawei, the Chinese tech giant appears to be doing just fine. While the future of US-Huawei relations seems to be uncertain, the company hasn’t been resting on its laurels. Huawei has reportedly …
Read More »GeForce Now is available on Android devices
Back in August, Nvidia announced it would be launching GeForce Now on Android mobile devices. That rollout has now started. However, users in South Korea are the only ones able to install GeForce Now on Android, but the app should be coming to other regions soon. GeForce Now is a …
Read More »Samsung announce new ‘value for money’ Chromebook 4 series devices
Samsung has announced its new Chromebook 4 and Chromebook 4+ entrants to the Samsung Chromebook line-up, offering great performance and a sleek design to consumers looking for a portable and reliable way of tapping into the Google experience. According to Samsung their new Chromebook 4 and 4+ offer both hardware …
Read More »Google Play Pass is on the way to combat Apple Arcade
Earlier this month, Apple officially launched Apple Arcade alongside iOS 13. The service includes over 100 games with a mix of big publishers and indie studios contributing towards the library. Now, Google is looking to compete too with the Google Play Pass, a subscription service for Android that bundles 350 …
Read More »Call of Duty Mobile is coming in October
Following in the footsteps of PUBG and Fortnite, earlier this year Activision officially announced Call of Duty Mobile, bringing one of the most-played shooter franchises of all time to Android and iOS. The game has been in beta for a while now but a final launch is nearing, with a …
Read More »Google is giving up on making tablets
The Pixel Slate won't be getting an upgrade anytime soon.
Read More »Valve officially launches Dota Underlords in open beta across PC, iOS and Android
After just a few months of work and a short amount of time in closed beta, Valve has officially begun rolling out Dota Underlords for anyone to play. Not only is the game already available to play for free on PC, Mac and Linux, but the mobile versions have also …
Read More »Modder shows off Android running on Switch with Nvidia Shield features
Ever since the Nintendo Switch first launched, the modding scene for the console has been alive and well. Folks have already figured out how to run homebrew software and other projects are making good progress. One Switch modder has recently managed to get a version of Google Android running on …
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