Mobile

Late last week, Samsung revealed that its 2018 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S9, would be launching at the Mobile World Congress event next month. Now this week, a full shot of the phone's packaging has been released, giving us a look at the spec/feature list. The Galaxy S9 will be …

At CES this year, we had the chance to swing by the MSI booth where two laptop launches took place. For starters, MSI is bringing out a new version of the GE63 Raider notebook with RGB lighting and secondly, the TITAN Pro GT75VR is being revamped with a Killer Wireless-AC …

Samsung took to this year’s CES to reveal the world’s first consumer 146-inch MicroLED modular television, called The Wall, but as expected, played coy regarding its anticipated Galaxy S9 smartphone. Now, it seems that the device is set to launch in February during a trade show event. The reveal comes …

Today at CES, we had the chance to get a sneak peek at Asus's next smartphone launch- the Zenphone Max Plus, featuring a new design focusing on slimmer bezels, bigger battery life and decent performance wrapped up with a $229 price tag. Under the hood, the Zenphone Max Plus is …

We've already had some exciting announcements from Asus's ROG branch over the course of CES, but there is also a slew of new PCs on the way for the mainstream market too. Today at CES, we had the chance to take a look at the new X-series, Vivo and Zenbook …

While ASUS has taken CES by storm with its new displays alongside it entry into the Windows Mixed Reality platform, that’s not all the company has in store. Its Republic of Gamers line in particular is getting some new additions, a standout of which is the ROG Strix SKT T1 …

Weighing in on the trend of mobile computing, ASUS has unveiled its new ProArt PQ22UC monitor, an Ultra HD monitor for professionals on-the-go. Along with 4K resolution, the new ProArt display boasts an OLED panel and HDR compatibility on a 21.6” screen. Mobile gaming and workstations seem like tantalising ideas. …

Every year, Razer brings something unique and interesting to CES and 2018 is no different. This time around, the company announced ‘Project Linda', a new smartphone/laptop hybrid concept that extends the Razer Phone into a laptop. Razer hopes that Project Linda will be a new era for mobile computing, blending …

Considering the last week of 2017 ushered in discussions of “gaming disorder” to become a recognised mental health condition by the World Health Organization, it’s no surprise that addiction in the digital world is a prevalent topic. Now, after the classification has been made official, Apple shareholders are calling for …

A fabulous laptop ruined by the trackpad position (above the keyboard!) and the battery life.

This laptop is a processing powerhouse - thanks to the 8 Core Ryzen 7 processor ASUS have incorporated.

Over the last few weeks, rumors have begun circulating about Apple's 2018 iPhone plans. This year, we saw a shakeup to the iPhone lineup with the introduction of the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X- the first iPhone to sport an OLED display. Next year, Apple will apparently be …

Just last week it emerged that Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 customers are experiencing some battery issues. Some owners of the phone had begun finding themselves unable to charge the device up if battery levels dipped to 0 percent. Now, Samsung has responded and is looking into the issue. Speaking with …

Last week, Apple admitted that it was intentionally slowing the performance of aging iPhones in an attempt to preserve battery life. In turn, users were outraged, investigations followed and class action lawsuits cropped up aplenty, causing the company to issue an apology. Throughout 2018, starting in January and ending in …

While the Samsung Galaxy S9 is rumoured to improve the battery life of the flagship series, the current Galaxy S8 Plus and Note 8 are reportedly experiencing problems. Users have apparently been experiencing the inability to charge the device after the battery has fully drained out. The reports surfaced on …

Earlier this month, Apple launched the iMac Pro, its first professional grade desktop system in several years. This time around, Apple decided to refocus on making its Pro machines upgrade friendly, something that was sorely lacking from the 2013 Mac Pro. The first iMac Pro teardown has now arrived, giving …

Shares in Apple and a few of its suppliers fell this week, after new reports indicated that iPhone X demand may not be as high as expected. Originally, Apple was reportedly forecasting 50 million sales in the first quarter, but it looks like that may have been a bit too …

While the Samsung Galaxy S9 was tipped for a March reveal during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, it was unknown whether it would launch shortly after or wait until later in the year for suitable competition. It seems that an earlier release date has now been suggested, as case …

Despite Google’s Pixel 2 line of smartphones experiencing a plethora of troubles since they released starting October, both the Pixel 2 and its big brother, the Pixel 2 XL have maintained a certain amount of popularity. It seems that the troubles are far from over, however, as Pixel 2 XL …

Despite an arguably justifiable reason as to why, customers aren’t pleased that Apple has been hiding the fact it intentionally slows down aging iPhones. Multiple class action lawsuits have come out attacking the firm, claiming compensation against the underhanded tactic. The first lawsuit cropped up in California, requesting Apple to …

Yesterday, Apple confirmed the accusations that it was intentionally slowing down the performance of its iPhones in order to combat the repercussions of battery degradation. This does mostly fix the problems of spontaneous shutdowns, but was it really Apple’s only solution? Speaking with The Verge, battery experts Marca Doeff of …

Want a bezel-less phone but can't afford the latest flagships? The Honor 7X could be for you

Firaxis is set to release its first expansion for Civilization VI early next year, with Rise & Fall offering a bunch of new features that will give players a fresh experience. Before that, though, Civ VI has made its way to iPad via the App Store for just $30 until …

Back when we reviewed the Razer Phone, we came to the conclusion that it was an excellent piece of hardware but we felt a bit let down by the camera software. At the time, Razer promised to improve the experience with future updates and today, they are starting to make …

It seems that Geekbench’s accusation that Apple purposefully slows down iPhone performance wasn’t all that wrong, as the company has now responded. Admitting that his is, in fact, the case, Apple went on to confirm that the reasoning is to ensure device performance after battery degradation. “Our goal is to …

With every advancement in technology, the law has always lagged behind. This is most recently evident in the controversy of loot boxes and how to regulate them, but things might be beginning to change. Apple has updated its iOS developer guidelines, now requiring games with loot boxes to disclose their …

Smartphone manufacturers have often been under scrutiny from users for allegedly pushing out updates that slow the performance of previous models. This time, however, benchmarking firm Geekbench has directly accused Apple of just that, but the reason behind it might not be as bad as you’d think. The usual response …

Samsung has launched its budget Galaxy A8 and A8 Plus handsets, bringing some of the more premium features into more affordable devices in January. The choices that Samsung has made on these handsets, however, give insight into what we can expect for the flagship Galaxy S9 and its big brother, …

Controversial cab service Uber has partnered with BlackBerry to bring its taxi calling service to BBM. Yes, BBM is long since forgotten in the West, however this could be a great move for the company to further itself in the Indonesian market. Once upon a time, BlackBerry Messenger ruled the …

On paper, smartphone specifications have been getting closer and closer, year by year, but under the hood is a different story. Every device is unique, leading to new technology that can identify the individual smartphone just by a single picture it has taken. The new form of technology has been …