Apple is cracking down on applications in its App Store that share location data with third party companies without explicit consent from its user. The violation of its terms and conditions has resulted in some applications being removed entirely until developers make the corrections needed to re-enter its marketplace. Affected …
Read More »Apple has scrapped plans to build $1 billion data centre in Ireland
Back in 2015, Apple announced plans to build two new data centres in Europe, which would run entirely on renewable energy. The first was set to be built in Ireland and cost $1 billion to build, but we are three years on at this point and so far, no progress …
Read More »Apple’s iPhone SE 2 renders suggest it might launch in June
When the rumour mill started turning for the impending iPhone SE 2, many believed it would sport Apple’s polarising notched display. Subsequent reports shocked onlookers when the handset was supposedly spotted in the wild looking much like the company’s classic iPhone 4. It seems that the notched display isn’t totally …
Read More »PC Specialist’s new RECOIL II gaming laptop has arrived
PC Specialist is bolstering its gaming laptop line-up today with the official launch of the RECOIL II. This new 15.6-inch gaming laptop slims things down with a new brushed aluminium chassis, while offering plenty of gaming power with new Intel 8th Gen processors and Nvidia GTX 10-series graphics. This is …
Read More »Apple is now checking iPhone X rear cameras when it comes to Face ID issues
It seems a problem is plaguing iPhone X owners recently, as floods of users are reporting issues with the device’s Face ID feature. Apple seems to have acknowledged the problem within a support document to its retail stores, telling employees to check to see if the rear camera is the …
Read More »Apple states that all iPhone apps must support the notch by July
Committed to its notch design, Apple has now given developers their deadline to add support for the new Super Retina displays. Any updates after July must add support for the iPhone X-style notch by July, or potentially risk the updates being blocked. Apple initially prompted new application submissions to conform …
Read More »Petition demands Apple addresses faulty butterfly keyboard by recalling all MacBook Pro models
It was revealed at the end of last month that Apple’s new ‘butterfly’ keyboard design has double the failure rate in comparison to that of older models. It seems that users have had enough, spawning a petition calling for Apple to recall all MacBook Pro models since 2016 to replace …
Read More »Samsung’s foldable Galaxy X handset tipped for 2019 launch at MWC
While Samsung seemed confident in launching its first foldable smartphone this year, the tentatively titled Galaxy X handset is now believed to be making its way early in 2019. Insider sources specifically tip 2019’s Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show as the one to watch for more details. Foldable technology …
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Read More »HTC is back in the smartphone market, unveiling its new flagship later this month
Despite major restructuring as a result of Google’s acquisition of its smartphone design and engineering teams, HTC isn’t out of the game yet. In fact, it looks to be re-entering the handset market this month with what’s believed to be the tentatively titled U12, the successor to its praised U11. …
Read More »RED has delayed its Hydrogen One smartphone until August, with a prototype to debut this month
Premium camera manufacturer RED announced its debut into the handset market last year with its Hydrogen One titanium smartphone. Due to debut this year, RED has announced that the Hydrogen One has experienced a snag and will be delayed until late August as a result. The company has proven fairly …
Read More »Apple CEO attributes second quarter success to iPhone X
iPhone X sales have been in question since the release of the expensive premium handset, with analysts constantly lowering expectations throughout 2018. Apple CEO Tim Cook has since defended sales of its flagship smartphone, crediting the iPhone X for the company’s best-ever second quarter for sales. Apple surprised analysts on …
Read More »Samsung set to launch new Galaxy S9 and S9+ models
Early adopters of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are unlikely to be best pleased with the company’s latest move, as the smartphone manufacturer is about to launch updated versions of each handset. Unlike its rivals, the new upgrade doesn’t offer any new hardware aside from more storage options, and …
Read More »Apple’s application merging might not hit iOS and macOS until 2019
While Apple won’t be unifying its iOS and macOS platforms any time soon, the company has been said to move forward with ‘single apps’ that work across both platforms. While this was rumoured to be introduced during Apple’s Worldwide Developer's Conference in June, it is now expected to release in …
Read More »Hitch in the production of Apple’s 13-inch entry-level MacBook causes delay
Just as Apple gets its current MacBook problems under control, it seems that production of its 13-inch entry-level addition isn’t faring too well itself. Due to what is believed to be processor issues, the company has pushed its production back from Q2 to later this year, as well as withdrawing …
Read More »Huawei is pushing forward with its own Android and Windows alternative
Despite having to cut significant amounts of its workforce amid tensions with the US government, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei isn’t giving up. Reports are stating that the company has been developing its own alternatives to Windows 10 and Android operating systems since 2012, when the first investigation was launched against …
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Read More »iPhone SE 2 images appear to have leaked online
While Apple moved away from the traditional headphone jack with the iPhone 7, it looks like there will still be new devices hitting the iPhone line-up with it on board. This week, some new images leaked online claiming to show off the iPhone SE 2, which we recently heard a …
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Read More »Apple is supposedly in talks with Samsung to lower OLED cost
While Apple has relentlessly been shifting outside supply chains in-house, it still has to rely on its competitor Samsung for its access to OLED displays. Both companies are said to be in negotiations, with Apple trying to lower the price of the screens, which could factor into the rumoured lower …
Read More »Apple pushes update to address third-party display issues on iPhone
Some iPhone 8 and iPhone X users encountered an error with the last patch, when third-party displays were rendered useless. Apple reluctantly addressed these issues today with the release of its iOS 11.3.1 update, maintaining its stance surrounding third-party components. The issue lasted approximately two weeks, in which iOS 11.3 …
Read More »The OnePlus 6 will launch on the 16th of May
We've been sifting through various OnePlus 6 leaks and rumors over the last several months, but it looks like the end is finally in sight. This week, OnePlus confirmed that it will be launching its next flagship at an event in May. At 5PM BST on the 16th of May, …
Read More »The EU will continue its anti-trust investigation into Apple’s Shazam acquisition
Late last year, Apple announced plans to acquire Shazam, reportedly for as much as $400 million. However, it didn’t take long for anti-trust complaints to begin rolling in here in Europe, with multiple countries requesting that the European Commission investigate the deal. The EU launched an inquiry back in February, …
Read More »Some 13-inch MacBook Pros may have faulty batteries, so Apple is replacing them
If anybody happened to pick up one of Apple's newer 2016 or 2017 13-inch MacBook Pros, then you may be able to get a free battery replacement. Recently, Apple announced that it has come across an issue with a number of its 13-inch laptops produced last year, which will require …
Read More »OnePlus 6 will feature a new glass design
We already know that the OnePlus 6 is due to launch this summer, with eyes squarely looking at the end of the month thanks to previous promotional material. The company hasn’t stopped there, with its latest promo hinting at quality materials that could rival Apple’s flagship smartphones. Over on its …
Read More »ZTE says US ban will ‘severely impact’ its survival and partnerships
Last week, ZTE was hit hard as the US government banned the company. Under the ban, the China-based smartphone maker can't get hold of Qualcomm chips and it stands to lose its license to use Android. Now ZTE has spoken out on the subject, saying that the ban will “severely …
Read More »Don’t expect Apple to unify iOS and macOS any time soon
Over the last few years, Apple has gone through some internal changes. The iOS and macOS development teams were merged, which led to renewed speculation surrounding future plans to merge the two operating systems. While that may sound feasible to some, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, is very much against the …
Read More »Google to take on iMessage with Chat, the supposed successor to SMS
Despite its attempt with Hangouts and then Allo, Google has failed to compete with its rivals iMessage chat application since Apple debuted it back in 2011. Now playing catch-up, Google has helped launch ‘Chat’, a new RCS-based service that works with carriers to replace SMS messages as we know them. …
Read More »LG is reportedly struggling to supply OLED displays for Apple’s next batch of iPhones
The iPhone X is the most expensive iPhone that Apple has ever released, and part of the reasoning behind that is the cost of parts. The OLED displays Samsung supply for the iPhone X cost around $97 per unit, In order to reduce production costs in the future, Apple signed …
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