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Android has been around for over a decade at this point and while it had trouble competing with iOS in the beginning, that is no longer the case, with Android devices outnumbering iOS quite significantly. Today, Google announced that Android has set a new record, with 2.5 billion active devices. …

Over the last few months, we have been hearing consistent rumours surrounding a budget friendly Google Pixel 3. Last night, those rumours were confirmed with the Google Pixel 3a launching and becoming immediately available, bringing the entry level price down to £399. At Google I/O, Google announced the Pixel 3a …

In April 2017, Apple finally admitted that it ‘designed itself into a corner' with the 2013 Mac Pro. The cylindrical design was a feat of engineering but it came at the cost of modularity and the ability to upgrade, things that Mac Pro customers tend to care about. A new …

It's a 15in laptop from Gigabyte with an i7-8750H and RTX 2070. Is it still worth buying?

Avenir Telecom debuted a plethora of new smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) earlier this year under the Energizer name, but none stood out more than the ultra-thick 18,000mAh Power Max P18K prototype. The company hoped to crowdfund the P18K “Pro” as the world’s longest lasting smartphone, but sadly the …

We’ve known for quite some time that Motorola is set to enter the foldable smartphone market, taking a radically different approach than competition. Purported images of the revived Razr brand have begun leaking online, giving us our first potential look at a finalised design. Samsung, Huawei and Royole have all …

OnePlus has been hard at work with its upcoming flagship smartphones set to debut May 14, with CEO Pete Lau drumming up excitement for the company’s display technology in particular. The OnePlus 7 Pro has already topped expectations, receiving an A+ certification from video diagnostic experts at DisplayMate. Rumours surrounding …

Apple has identified a safety risk with some of its three-pronged AC adapters, warning owners that there is a chance they could cause an electric shock. The company has therefore issued a voluntary recall and exchange for affected plugs in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong and their travel counterparts. …

Apple has dabbled in gaming over the years but has never really put much investment into helping developers or obtaining exclusive content. That is going to change later this year with the launch of Apple Arcade, a subscription service that aims to curate iOS titles into a library of impressive …

Earlier this week, Nvidia officially launched the GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650 graphics chips for laptops. We've already seen several models sporting these new GPUs from the likes of MSI, ASUS and Acer. Now, GIGABYTE is joining the club with two new laptop launches, the AERO 15 Classic and the …

With the discontinuation of the Shield Tablet last year and Shield Portable seemingly no longer on sale, Nvidia looked to have given up its portable gaming efforts. This could change in the near future, as code within the Shield Experience software suggests that Nvidia could be planning to re-enter the …

Shortly after Samsung announced the delay of its Galaxy Fold handset in light of display issues, teardown experts at iFixit explained that the problems might be a result of the design itself. Samsung is understandably unhappy with its faults being put on public display while it’s trying to fix the …

Originally meant to launch in February, Nintendo delayed Mario Kart Tour to better improve quality and content. The company is now gearing up to test the game, as Android owners in North America and Japan receive a closed beta trial starting May 22nd. Nintendo is currently accepting applications from now …

In an attempt to apologise for the embarrassment caused by its faulty butterfly keyboard designs, Apple introduced a free replacement program for nine affected models. An internal memo shows that the company is still trying to make amends, as Apple significantly cuts down turnaround time by handling replacements in-store. Apple …

Samsung might have some trouble fixing issues with the Galaxy Fold, as boffins determine it could be a problem with the design itself.

After a long debate over potential security concerns, the National Security Council has granted Huawei permission to sell its 5G equipment to mobile network operators in the UK. This doesn’t mean that fears have completely been put to rest however, as law dictates that the technology not be installed in …

MSI has updated its range of laptops to include Intel’s latest 9th generation Core mobile i9 processors and a selection of Nvidia’s RTX 20 series and GTX 16 series graphics cards. The company promises a noticeable performance increase of up to 45% in its P series of creator laptops and …

Following on from CES earlier this year, we saw many new gaming laptops launch with new RTX graphics but the downside at the time was that they were packing Intel 8th Gen CPUs, with 9th Gen just around the corner. Now just a few short months later, Intel has updated …

Nvidia expands its laptop graphics offerings with the GTX 1660Ti and GTX 1650

We go hands-on with a new Zephyrus laptop from ASUS ROG - that only costs £1249

ASUS ROG's global press conference was a busy event, with multiple launches taking places. Alongside three new Strix laptops, ROG also expanded its premium thin-and-light Zephyrus range with three new models. To keep things clear and easy to understand, ASUS ROG has segmented its three new Zephyrus models into a clear …

As part of its global press conference held last week, ASUS ROG announced a slew of new gaming laptops. Among these were three new entries to the Strix laptop family, each aimed at a slightly different market segment. With prices varying from £1400 all the way up to £2800, there's …

Since it acquired the license in 2016, Indonesian company Emtek has struggled to keep BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) relevant against a myriad of competition. The developer is now cutting its losses, permanently shutting the door on its commercial service next month. Emtek was dealt a poor hand when licensing BBM, as …

The Galaxy Fold has been delayed as early units suffer from screen failure

OnePlus will be releasing its next flagship smartphone very soon. As usual, we have had a bunch of leaks to verify certain things prior to the official announcement but now, OnePlus CEO, Pete Lau, is also speaking openly about plans for the OnePlus 7 and also the OnePlus 7 Pro, …

Huawei has long been accused of espionage by the United States, with claims that the smartphone company is under the thumb of the Chinese government. Now, reports are emerging that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has shared critical information with its allies pertaining to where the firm’s funding comes from. …

Last week, tech reviewers shed light on a range of issues with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Fold handset, each pertaining to its unique, flexible screen. Reports are suggesting that the company has made some last minute changes, delaying the smartphone’s launch in several Chinese cities. When reports of Galaxy Fold failures …

After the European Commission hit Google with a record $5 billion fine, branding Android as anti-competitive, the company said that it would do more to ensure that users know about the alternative browsers and search engines available. Outlining the range of changes set to hit new and existing Android devices, …

Briony has reviewed a lot of gaming chairs in her time with KitGuru and she has always wanted to see what was inside them. She wanted to cut up her OWN 18 month old Noblechair - and we asked Noblechairs if they would like to come along when we cut the hell out of it with a stanley knife. They said 'sure no problem' we will bring you a new one too and watch you cut it up. We also bought a no name 'cheap' gaming chair from Amazon - just to see if there was any difference at all. Is it all a CON?

Leaks surrounding the OnePlus 7 series have ramped up over the past week, painting a vivid picture of the upcoming ‘flagship killers’. It doesn’t seem as though the rumour mill is slowing down however, as even more information has come to light surrounding the Pro model. While it is believed …