Apple was always going to get in on the wearable game. Yes, we've seen its patent applications for wrist mounted computational devices, but if anything, it's because a tech field with a focus on style as much as substance is right up Apple's street. However, it isn't quite as we …
Read More »Apple announces Apple Pay, aims to transform mobile payments
Apple on Tuesday introduced its Apple Pay system designed to significantly change the way people make purchases. Apple promises that its system will make payments easier, more secure and more private thanks to the fact that details about actual credit or debit cards will be hidden from personnel who processes …
Read More »Apple introduces iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus smartphones
Just as expected, Apple on Tuesday introduced its new smartphones with enlarged displays and a number of new capabilities. The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus feature all-new designs and increase the screen sizes to 4.7” and 5.5”, respectively, integrate new application processors, cameras, sensors as well as advanced …
Read More »Intel teams up with Fossil for smart, wearable electronics
Intel Corp. and Fossil Group, a global design, marketing and distribution company specializing in fashion accessories, have announced that they will be collaborating to develop wearable technology for the fashion industry. The collaboration will help the companies to wed leading-edge electronics with advanced design. The companies plan to work together on …
Read More »Samsung Electronics set to fight Nvidia in court
Samsung Electronics has announced that it would fight Nvidia Corp. in court and will not give up. The consumer electronics giant did not outline any special plans, but it looks like the company is ready for a long legal battle against Nvidia. Samsung said it would take “all measures necessary” against …
Read More »Intel reveals detailed specifications of Core M ‘Broadwell’ chips
Intel Corp. has revealed detailed specifications of the first Core M microprocessors based on the “Broadwell” architecture. While the new processors will clearly not be performance champions, they will consume significantly lower amount of energy compared to existing chips and will enable extremely thin tablets, 2-in-1s and laptops. “We've been …
Read More »Apple to tighten up iCloud security
While Apple denies that it was a flaw in its iCloud system that allowed hundreds of private celebrity photos to be leaked on to the web last week, it has admitted that it could do more to protect its users and will introduce additional security measures within two weeks. Apple's …
Read More »Moto 360 goes on sale today for £199
Motorola has just announced that its highly anticipated Moto 360 smartwatch will go on sale from today for £199 in the UK and $249 in the US. Initially, only two leather strap versions will be available although all metal versions of the device will be coming before December, which will …
Read More »Nvidia: Adreno, Mali and PowerVR SoCs infringe our patents
Nvidia Corp. on Thursday filed patent infringement complaints against Samsung and Qualcomm with both the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court, in Delaware. The chip designer claims that virtually all modern graphics architectures used in mobile devices infringe its patents. As a result, Nvidia wants to …
Read More »Apple’s iWatch to feature NFC mobile payment system
Apple’s upcoming smartwatch devices will include the company’s payment system that will allow their owners to pay for goods in certain stores. The technology will significantly expand usage of the iWatch and will greatly improve buying experience. The Wall Street Journal reports that the addition of NFC tap-to-pay technology will reflects …
Read More »People are already lining up for the iPhone 6
It turns out that some people are already lining up for the iPhone six ahead of its impending announcement on the 9th of September. We normally see people forming lines outside Apple's stores a few days before release, rather than weeks. These people aren't all completely crazy though, the first …
Read More »Intel: we need to develop processors for devices that could cost $0.5
Chief executive officer of Intel Corp. said at a conference on Wednesday that while ten years down the road the company will continue to get a bulk of its revenue from PCs and servers, a significant part of its revenue will come from mobile, Internet-of-Things and other emerging market segments. …
Read More »ARM signs 50th 64-bit ARMv8-A licensing agreement
ARM Holding this week said it has signed its 50th licensing agreement for its ARMv8-A technology, which includes support for 64-bit computing. The milestone indicates growing popularity of ARM’s 64-bit technology among developers of various system-on-chips. It is likely that going forward the adoption of the ARMv8-A will accelerate. ARM …
Read More »Apple reveals common reasons for app rejection
One of the things people like about Apple's app store is that it has its content curated, the company reviews every app submitted to its store to check that it meets a predetermined set of standards and now we get to see what developers tend to slip up on the …
Read More »Apple investigating potential celebrity iCloud breach
If you've been paying much attention to news sites or social media over the last day or two then you will have probably heard that a sizable group of celebrities had their personal photos leaked on to the Internet. How did this happen? Well there is a theory going around that …
Read More »Apple teams up with Visa, MasterCard, AmEx for iPhone wallet
Along with its next-generation iPhone smartphone and the iOS 8 operating system Apple plans to introduce its own mobile payment system in September, which will let consumers to securely pay for items in stores with the touch of a finger. Bloomberg reports that Apple’s payment system, which will rely on …
Read More »Apple iWatch could cost as much as $400
New reports are suggesting that Apple might be planning multiple wearables to launch next month at its iPhone six unveiling event. One of these will likely be the iWatch and in true Apple fashion, we can expect it to launch at twice the price of its competitors- right now the …
Read More »Samsung introduces smartwatch with phone capabilities, curved display
Samsung Electronics on Thursday introduced its Gear S, the world’s first smartwatch with smartphone capabilities, including voice calling. The Gear S comes with a stylish curved AMOLED display and seems to be considerably more advanced compared to all of its predecessors. The Samsung Gear S is not just a companion …
Read More »Apple may release a thinner Macbook this year
According to supply chain sources, Apple is preparing a thinner Macbook for release later this year, although it has not been specified whether it's going to a part of the Pro or Air line of notebooks. The current Macbook Pro with Retina display comes in at 1.8cm thick while the …
Read More »Proportion of low-end CPUs increasing in Intel’s shipments – report
Although demand for personal computers is growing these days, it looks like many notebook makers see growth primarily in the low-end of their product line. According to a media report, the proportion of entry-level Celeron and Pentium processors in shipments of Intel Corp. in the second half of the year …
Read More »Microsoft is cracking down on misleading Windows Phone apps
Microsoft has announced that it is starting to crack down on misleading apps in the Windows Phone store after the company had received reports that there were scam/fake apps up for grabs, asking users to pay for content and functionality that can typically be found for free. Windows Apps and …
Read More »Judge denies Apple bid for sales ban of certain Samsung products
A U.S. Judge Lucy Koh on Wednesday denied Apple’s request for a permanent sales ban of certain Samsung products in the U.S. because they infringe Apple’s patents. The judge said that the infringement did not harm Apple, which is why the block of sales is unnecessary. “Apple has not satisfied …
Read More »Possible launch date of Apple iWatch in September revealed
Although previously it was expected that Apple would introduce its iWatch smartwatch along with its next-generation iPad media tablets this October, it now looks like the firm decided to stick to the original plan and launch its first wearable device along with the new iPhone and the iOS 8 in …
Read More »Intel introduces ‘world’s smallest’ 3G modem
Intel Corp. has introduced what it claims to be the world’s smallest 3G modem. The Intel XMM 6255 is designed for wearables, security devices and industrial equipment as well as the upcoming devices that belong to the Internet-of-Things market. The new modem from Intel supports dual band HSPA with 7.2Mb/s …
Read More »Amazon Firephone has sold fewer than 35,000 units
It turns out that Amazon's new smartphone isn't selling so well, according to a new report the handset is off to a very slow start, having sold fewer than 35,000 units so far. The Firephone was announced back in June after a long series of rumours and leaks. Press outlets …
Read More »Corporate-oriented Apple iPad with 12.9” display now expected in 2015
Sales of Apple iPad media tablets have been on the decline for a couple of quarters now. While iPads continue to be popular, it looks like the company needs to address new markets with its slates to increase sales. Rumours about an iPad with a 12.9” display have been circulating …
Read More »TSMC to make 16nm chips in volume in Q1 2015 – report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is on-track to start volume production of chips in the first quarter of 2015, according to a media report. The first client to order 16nm chips from TSMC is expected to be Apple, which is a little bit surprising. TSMC has been making test chips using …
Read More »Apple admits iPhone 5 battery fault
Apple has confirmed that a “small percentage” of iPhone 5 models suffer from a battery fault that causes accelerated power drain. Free battery replacements are being offered at Apple stores, affected models can be identified by the serial number. Apple won't replace your iPhone 5 battery if the handset has a cracked …
Read More »Huawei: Windows Phone-based phones ‘on hold’, Tizen has no chances
Huawei is one of the fastest-growing smartphone vendor in the world. Last year the company shipped 52 million smartphones and this year it aims to sell 80 million units. At present the company only sells phones based on Google Android operating system and despite obvious risks the firm has no …
Read More »JEDEC finalizes LPDDR4 standard, promises up to 4266MT/s data-rates
JEDEC, an organization that defines standards for computer memory, on Monday announced that it had finalized the LPDDR4, a next-generation standard for mobile DRAM [dynamic random access memory]. The new technology will enable data rates of up to 4266MT/s and will significantly boost performance of mobile devices, such as smartphones …
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