In the latest set of rumours the next version of Android may be coming sooner than what we were expecting. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean's source code was only released in early July; not even three months ago. Only a handful of devices (literally) have been updated to the as-current version …
Read More »Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review
The IBM ThinkPad has legendary status, and when Lenovo took over production they were keen to take this iconic range into the next century. Equally so, Lenovo were aware that they couldn't mess with the design too much, especially as the primary focus has always been the business audience. The …
Read More »iPad Mini ‘renders’ hit the web
Many people are waiting on the rumoured Apple iPad Mini – the smaller, less expensive tablet set to target a wider audience. A graphic designer created a 3D CAD drawing and concept renderings of the possible appearance. While they may not be completely accurate they are certainly worth a look. …
Read More »iPad Mini may suffer from shortages at launch
Apple are planning a new iPad Mini, a smaller 7.85 inch version of their hugely successful tablet. Rumors of this device would indicate that it may actually launch as early as next week. The smaller, cheaper tablet is designed to target a different audience, and to ensure that competitors can't …
Read More »Is your smartphone dangerous to your health?
I have been reading iFixit for many years, and love their content. They published a really interesting article this week which details a breakdown on a range of mobile phones, and just what exactly they contain, on a chemical level. These high tech devices may look sharp and ‘clean' but …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S3 sales still high, despite iPhone 5
The Apple iPhone 5 may be the hot news right now, but Samsung are still riding high in the sales charts with their Galaxy S3. Mobile analytics group Localytics have filed a report which shows that sales are still very strong for Samsung. Since August 1st, the sales of the …
Read More »Macbook Air set to claim 40% of slim notebook market
I had a chat with several industry insiders associated with the notebook market in Taipei a couple of hours ago and they are suggesting that Apple could claim up to 40% of the global ‘super slim notebook' market this year. Ultrabooks in general are selling more units in recent months …
Read More »Opera 12.10 beta gets OSX Retina support
Opera have announced their latest beta, V12.10. This new browser has Retina Display support in OS X to improve the viewing experience. Windows users aren't left in the cold as their version has received touch support in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Behind the code there are many other tweaks …
Read More »Ultrabook sales predictions take a nose dive
The sales predictions by market research firm IHS iSuppli have been drastically reduced by more than half, due to poor sales earlier in the year. While initial expectations were for at least 22 million to be sold by the end of the year, now it only suggests 10 million will …
Read More »UK 4G arriving by summer 2013
Finally the big mobile operators have begun to shake hands over how the auction for 4G services will take place this year, with the agreement between them all expecting to be signed tonight – presumably because none of them want to give Everyone Everywhere (EE) too much of a lead …
Read More »Samsung claim iPhone 5 infringes eight patents
Samsung are gunning for Apple, and have said that the iPhone 5 breaches eight of their patents. The electronics giant have filed an amendment to their lawsuit against Apple. Samsung say that they are questioning the use of six utility patents and two standard essential patents. Samsung issued a statement …
Read More »Rumours suggest a Nexus device launch this month
For the last three years Google have been following a rather accurate schedule of releasing a new Nexus smartphone every twelve months. The Galaxy Nexus is nearly a year old and now rumours are suggesting a new Nexus smartphone and Android 4.2 will be shown off this month. The rumours …
Read More »Sharp commences mass production of 5-inch, 1080p displays
While many of us are perfectly happy with 720p or lesser resolutions Sharp has announced “full-scale” production of their next generation smartphone displays. Production will further ramp up throughout October. The displays will be 5 inches across and behold an very impressive Full HD 1920×1080 resolution. The 443 PPI display …
Read More »Tim Cook apologises for Apple Maps mess
It's a well known fact by now that more than a few iOS 6 users are hunting Apple down for replacing Google Maps with their own solution. Problems have ranged from graphical glitches to locations appearing kilometres from reality. Here is the full letter from the Apple CEO, with the …
Read More »HTC One X+ is leaked again
Earlier in the month specifications for the upcoming One X+ from HTC were leaked, today the same device has been confirmed by images of the front and rear. Aesthetically, the upcoming device looks to the same as the current One X; retaining the same polycarbonate plastic. Under the plastic body …
Read More »Rumours suggest a $99 Nexus 7 coming soon
Digitimes is reporting that two new Nexus 7 models from Google and ASUS are on their way. According to their sources one will be priced at $199 USD, the other at an impressive $99 USD. Both models are expected to be available by the end of the year and will …
Read More »Netflix updated to support iPhone 5 widescreen
Netflix have updated their iOS application to support the newest iPhone 5 screen as well as offering support for iOS6. The company claim that improvements have also been made to browsing, viewing and searching. The update will be welcomed by the millions of people who have already parted with money …
Read More »RIM surprise analysts with increase in sales
Research In Motion have surprised analysts by reporting an increase in subscriber base and sales. While they have posted another quarterly loss, the company position is not quite as bad as many expected. The Canadian company are still dropping market share in the North American market as it struggles to …
Read More »Huawei’s Windows Phone 8 launch delayed
Earlier in the week we reported that Huawei was getting ready to unveil two Windows Phone 8 devices this week, however the expected press event date has come and passed. The latest reports now suggest that the mid-range Ascend W1 and flagship Ascend W2 won't be ready until the end of …
Read More »Chrome for Android updated with x86 device support
Intel is slowly making their appearance in the smartphone arena, their most noticeable entrant being the Motorola RAZR i that was announced last week. Previously, Chrome for Android did not support Intel's x86 Medfield platform and a new update brings this compatibility. The Google Chrome release article did not mention …
Read More »Blackberry say new platform will ‘shape next 10 years’
Blackberry are facing a tough struggle against market leaders Apple and Google. At their recent event in San Jose, California they could barely fill a third of the 1,500 seat venue. A far cry from the pioneering company of yesteryear. Later today they are due to release financial results which …
Read More »iPhone users record drop in satisfaction with iOS6
It didn't take long for Apple users to express their dissatisfaction with the latest iOS6 operating system. A new poll shows that Apple's smartphone users are less satisfied with the operating system than they were with previous releases. It has been impossible to miss the explosion around Apple Maps recently, …
Read More »Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430 Review
If you are in the market for a new laptop, then there are certainly no shortage of options available today. We tend to focus on gaming machines at Kitguru, however today's review product will appeal to a business user who values performance, portability and build quality. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge …
Read More »Arctic launches dual port in car USB charger
With a growing number of devices being used all day long, even the most stellar batteries can't hope to provide all the juice we need all the time we need it. To get around this solution, we need to be able to charge up on the go. But most cars …
Read More »HTC rumoured to launch a 5-inch Nexus device
Earlier in the year there was much speculation around multiple Nexus class devices from a few manufacturers including Samsung, HTC and LG. In case you didn't know, a Nexus device is one that runs pure Android, much like the Nexus 7 tablet we reviewed recently. Rumours are circulating about a …
Read More »Apple tries to downplay iPhone 5 scratches
Over the weekend it was revealed that Apple's latest iPhone is rather prone to scratches and scuffs. The anodised aluminium rear casing of the iPhone 5 was found to be easily scratched or scuffed by keys, a probable everyday occurance. Some early adopters even found that scuffs arrived out of the box. …
Read More »Toys ‘R’ Us accused of making cheap knock offs
Innovation and inspiration are not quite twins, but they are very close cousins. By the same token, derivation and downright rip-off are also closely related. Lawyers get phat on the differences between these words and, right now, some of those lawyers belong to Acer, Foxconn, Kingston and Toys ‘R' Us. You may …
Read More »RIM CEO confident to claim No.3 spot
Research In Motion CEO Thorsten Heins spoke out at the press briefing at the BlackBerry Jam event. He said that betting everything on the upcoming BlackBerry 10 operating system would allow the company to grow their user base again in the United States and North America. Research In Motion have …
Read More »Samsung announces devices that will get Android 4.1
Just as Samsung starts to roll out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update to the Galaxy S III in Poland (you can read our review for the device here,) they have also announced what devices will get the latest version of Android. The devices that will be updated are as follows: Galaxy S …
Read More »Remote controlled car used to test Nokia Lumia 920’s image stabilisation
Just under three weeks ago Nokia presented their Windows Phone 8 line-up, part of which was the Lumia 920. The flagship device includes PureView technology and one its main features is improved image stabilisation for smoother video and better low-light camera performance. The former has been uniquely tested, and compared …
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