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A ‘safe’ Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has now exploded

A Samsung Galaxy Note 7 deemed to be safe has exploded in China, throwing into question the safety of new handsets. Another Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has exploded. Yes another one. If you’ve got sick of hearing about these devices going up in flames, this story is a bit different. It turns out that the […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 28, 2016

Xiaomi Mi 5s has the worlds first ‘ultrasonic’ fingerprint reader

Xiaomi Mi 5s announced by Chinese smartphone manufacturer. This new flagship handset carries powerful hardware with one defining feature, an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Ultrasonic, you say! What is that? Actually, it’s a technology that’s been around for the past couple of years but was never mature enough to make it into commercial release. Xiaomi had […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 27, 2016

OnePlus 3 to be stocked exclusively by O2 in UK

O2 has become the first mobile network in the UK to stock the flagship killing OnePlus 3 handset. The device will go on sale September 29th 2016 through the O2 Refresh tariff, starting at £28 per month. This plan will get the user 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 500mb data. There is no upfront cost […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 27, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 handsets well received, says new report

A report from startup company Aspectiva has shown that the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus devices were well received, with over 70% having favourable things to say regarding the new handsets. Aspectiva specialises in consumer opinions and uses the latest in machine learning to analyse public feedback. The company has today released a short report […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 23, 2016

Samsung ordered to X-ray every Note 7 in Korea

Regulatory body in South Korea orders Samsung to X-Ray every Galaxy Note 7 handset in case of battery fault. Samsung has been ordered by a regulator in South Korea to perform X-ray scans of every Galaxy Note 7 handset in the country, including newer models expected to be used a replacements in the exchange program. […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 23, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 costs only $220 to manufacture

A new teardown report by a UK analytics company has revealed that the Apple iPhone 7 costs just £173.16 GBP to manufacture. Most people are not very savvy when it comes to business and money, so it tends to be a revelation when they realise just how much money these big tech companies make on their […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 22, 2016

Umi Plus Extreme version will have 6GB RAM

UMi Plus Extreme is big jump over the standard Plus, offering 6GB RAM and a much faster processor. UMi is a brand pushing their marketing reach pretty heavily right now. With launch after launch, they’re quickly amassing a solid lineup of cheap, well equipped devices. It seems only yesterday that the impressive UMi Plus was […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 22, 2016

At risk Galaxy Note 7 users getting software update

Samsung has today started pushing out an update for Galaxy note 7 users using ‘at risk’ handsets, which prompts them to exchange the device asap. The electronics giant has started getting serious about the new update, no doubt due to large volume of damaging reports emerging on social media. Handsets exploding in cars, garages and […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 21, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 frozen in coca-cola for 12 hours

A YouTube user who got his hands on an early Apple iPhone 7 put it through the ultimate stress test, by submerging it in coca cola and freezing the handset for 12 hours. Plenty of people have been putting the new Apple iPhone 7 through its paces to test the water resistance capabilities and this […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 19, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding in China now

It seems like every week that a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handset keeps bursting into flames or randomly exploding, with the latest report now coming from China. Samsung had previously stated that the battery issue would not effect Chinese handsets due to a change in supplier, though it has now been revealed that this only […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 19, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exchange program in UK from today

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exchange program has gone live in the UK today, with the company swapping out dangerous units for safer models. Samsung will be personally swapping the faulty handset, with customers receiving a call from their network provider or operator to arrange the exchange. Those who haven’t already received a call should contact […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 19, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 performance faster than a Mac Pro

Benchmarks for the new Apple iPhone 7 A10 chipset are now in and it’s fast… very fast. Intel has pretty much been the dominant player in the world of desktops and laptops, with AMD the only really competitor. While the company will no doubt keep that crown for a bit longer, they should be starting […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 16, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 gets the iFixit teardown

iFixit has finally got their hands on the new Apple iPhone 7 and is currently in the process of a pretty thorough teardown. With the launch of the Apple iPhone 7 happening today, there’s obviously a lot of related news going on. iFixit, a website that specialises in tearing down technology to reveal its ugly […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 16, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 tortured in YouTube stress test

YouTube user JerryRigEverything has subjected the brand new Apple iPhone 7 to various stress tests, concluding that the device is a step up from the previous 6 model. YouTube user JerryRigEverything has quite a name for destroying handsets to test their worth and it just so happens he’s got hold of the latest Apple iPhone 7. The […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 16, 2016

Here’s where you can get the Apple iPhone 7 today

The Apple iPhone 7 has gone on sale today and we’ve scoured the web to see how much retailers are selling it for. The Apple iPhone 7 is the newest handset from the Cupertino electronics giant, boasting an improved processor, more RAM and much more. The iPhone 7 Plus takes this a step further, with dual […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 16, 2016

Even the Samsung Galaxy S7 is exploding now

Not content with the Note 7 exploding in people’s pockets, it seems that the Samsung Galaxy S7 is the latest device to experience problems. CCTV footage obtained by The Sun newspaper shows Sarah Crockett at ‘Hold the Anchovies’ restaurant in the UK screaming in shock as her Galaxy S7 goes up in smoke. Overall damage doesn’t appear […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 15, 2016

The Microsoft Surface Phone is real

The Microsoft Surface Phone could be real after all, after a cryptic Tweet posted by Microsoft employee Laura Janet Baker. Laura works as a ‘Microsoft Technical Fellow’ and was asked about the rumoured handset. She replied with this confusing tweet: While it’s not a clear indication that the Surface Phone is still in production, it’s […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 15, 2016

When will the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 stop exploding?

Another day… another Samsung Galaxy Note 7 bursting into flames. It seems to be getting somewhat out of hand. Caught on camera by Sharon Cain, a nurse, it took place on a highway in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Details on the newest incident are still sketchy at best, but a video taken by a bystander […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 15, 2016

Jet Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are sold out

If you were looking to get your hands on the jet black iPhone 7 or any iPhone 7 Plus, we got some bad news for you as supplies have been exhausted. It’s been a long wait but the iPhone 7 is almost here, due to hit shelves tomorrow. Apple were always expected to sell the iPhone […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 15, 2016

Could we see the Samsung Galaxy S8 earlier?

Due to the Galaxy Note 7 recall earlier last week, analyst are predicting Samsung to bring forward the release of the S8. The global recall of the Galaxy Note 7 is serious. Injuries have been reported and massive destruction to properties has been linked to Samsung’s latest handset. Samsung has identified the fault to be in […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 14, 2016

Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 renders leak online

Twitter leaker OnLeaks has revealed press renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 edition. It’s been over a year since the Samsung Galaxy A8 last went on the market and we’ve been waiting to when the successor would start doing the rounds online. Twitter authority @OnLeaks has today acquired some internal renders of handset which, given […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 13, 2016

Huawei Mate 9 could debut Kirin 950

The Huawei Mate 9 could be launching soon with the end of 2016 being touted, and sources in China saying the new device could debut the Kirin 960. Smartphone manufacturers are usually creatures of habit, so the launch of a new Huawei Mate should be on the cards. In 2014 we saw the Ascend Mate 7 in October, the […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 13, 2016

Samsung marks replacement Note 7 with blue ticks

Samsung will be ship replacement Note 7 devices soon and will be labelling them with blue ticks in Australia, and possibly worldwide. In case you missed it, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has a habit of exploding and Samsung are moving swiftly to sweep up charred remains of its serious problem. Granted it’s a small […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 13, 2016

Samsung officially recalls Note 7

Samsung has finally announced a recall on the Galaxy Note 7, ceasing sales, after reports of the device exploding has prompted concerns over safety. In tandem, the Korean manufacturer has announced an exchange programme to bring back 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 devices currently in the public sphere. This latest move follows the 35 confirmed cases by Samsung, of the Note […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 12, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 just keeps exploding

There seems to be a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploding every week… and the latest reports suggest it has no immediate signs of stopping either. Two more devices have exploded in the last week and it doesn’t seem to be region specific, suggesting a much wider problem than Samsung previously thought. The electronics giant has […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 12, 2016

Flight passengers warned not to charge Note 7

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning, urging passengers to not charge the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during flights. The FAA stopped short of a full scale ban on the Note 7, but it’s safe to say the issue is quite serious when a regulatory body has to single out a specific device. The […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 9, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S8 may be curved in all sizes

Samsung might be making curve screens the new standard for its flagship ‘S’ series, starting with the Galaxy S8 next year. The curve screen Samsung is now synonymous with, has brought the Korean manufacturer a lot of high praise and success. It’s quite evident consumers prefer the eye-pleasing S7 Edge, as it outsold plenty of rivalling devices, […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 9, 2016

Google Pixel launch date leaked

The Google Pixel launch date has been leaked by one of Australia’s biggest network providers. Google’s next smartphone line is expected next month. Now that the iPhone 7 is out of the way, the focus is now on Google with the big ‘G’ expected to launch its newest smartphone line soon. It’s not clear whether […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 9, 2016

Apple raises UK prices on iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

Apple raises UK prices for the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, and a range of products, a result stemming from rise of inflation due to Brexit. Apple’s latest iteration of the iPhone will set you back more if you’re looking to upgrade. The change in pricing is because of inflation, which increased after the UK voted to leave […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 8, 2016

Another Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has exploded

A local South Carolina resident has lost his home and is currently living in hotels, after a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded in his garage. Fresh off the news that Samsung has started recalling Note 7 handsets due to a battery manufacturing error, it seems that another one has caught fire due to the same issue. WMBF […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 8, 2016

Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus announced

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, featuring a new design, dual cameras, no headphone jack and an improved home button. Another year, another iPhone launch… but wait, this one actually carries quite a few things worth mentioning! Contrary to the last launch, Apple has totally redesigned the exterior of the iPhone […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 7, 2016

Apple Watch Series 2 is “swim-proof”

Warming up the crowd at the Apple Special Event is the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 2, a wearable that caters massively to swim fans. As expected Apple has announced the second iteration of the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Series 2. The first Apple Watch was splash-proof as pointed out by CEO Tim […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 7, 2016

LG V20 is an audiophile’s dream Android phone

The not so secret LG V20 has been unveiled in San Francisco with features audiophiles will love and have other manufacturers looking over their shoulders. Launching a new phone before Apple is always a good idea, LG are cutting it a bit fine doing it a day before. Had it happened on the 8th the impressive V20 would’ve probably […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 7, 2016

BlackBerry returns to Korean market with Priv

BlackBerry is expected to launch the security focused Priv handset in South Korea after almost three years out of the regional Asian market. It’s been three years since BlackBerry last launched a handset in the Korean market, pulling out of the country completely and abandoning their regional office. Declining sales and a lessening market presence […]

Devices - Thomas Wellburn

September 7, 2016

iPhone 6s bestselling smartphone worldwide

Data reveals the iPhone 6s as the bestselling smartphone worldwide, with Apple also occupying the number two spot with the iPhone 6. Apple are showing no sign of slowing down as the Cupertino-based company has come out on top in Q2 of this year. Apple’s latest handset, the iPhone 6s, took four percent of worldwide smartphone […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 6, 2016

LG V20 might not be modular like the LG G5

Eyewitness reports claim the LG V20 will not be modular like the LG G5, a move if true could spell the end of LG’s modular concept. We’re not too far away from the grand unveiling of the LG V20 in San Francisco. A lot of substantial official facts have been confirmed about the V20, by […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 6, 2016

Google tablet by Huawei could be on its way

A rumour out of nowhere! A Huawei manufactured Google tablet could well be on its way to join the two new Google smartphones, by the end of the year. There hasn’t been a lot of speculation on a new Google tablet, so we’re still reeling from the news ourself. According to reputable leakster Evan Blass the […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 6, 2016

Piano black iPhone 7 could debut

A piano black iPhone 7 could be on the cards as Apple are expected to add to the colour roster. Space black is also rumoured to be making a come back. Your smartphone is your trusty companion and selecting the right colour to suit your everyday wear is not a decision to take lightly. The latest […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 5, 2016

iPhone 7 Plus benchmark reveals super powered phone

Not long to go until one of the biggest events in the tech calendar is upon us. But until then, we have a leaked iPhone 7 Plus benchmark to show you. It’s a guarantee manufacturers will in some way make their next device quicker than the previous. The iPhone 7 is rumoured to be debuting a new chipset, the […]

Devices - Manny Pham

September 5, 2016

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