Rumors of a new Amazon Kindle Fire arriving this year have been running rampant. Granted it’s not out of the question for Amazon to refresh the Kindle Fire’s hardware for 2012, but so far based on the rumors, it seems that Amazon could have …
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Amazon reportedly looking to sell ad space on the Kindle Fire’s home screen [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 18th, 2012
If you’re looking to get your hands on an Amazon Kindle Fire, you could be looking at advertisements on your home screen in the future. According to reports (via Adage), it seems that Amazon has approached several ad agencies and has offered t…
GTA 5 Vehicle Names Found by Gamers in Max Payne 3
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 17th, 2012
According to some users on the GTA forums, what could be vehicle names for the much anticipated Grand Theft Auto V might have been revealed in a file that was found on the Max Payne 3 game disc. The code which revealed the list of vehicles is s…
iPad “Mini” LCD suppliers certified to start production? [Rumor]
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on May 17th, 2012
A couple of days ago, we reported to you about the rumors of a miniature 7.85-inch iPad allegedly in the works. As much as we are excited about it, apparently there was no proof that it actually existed. We were about to debunk the rumor today …
iPhone 5 Display Order Indicates 4-Inch Screens [Rumor]
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 16th, 2012
Prior to this article, there were many rumors circulating around the internet that suggested the next-gen iPhone would be coming with a bigger screen. Now apparently, the folks over at WallStreetJournal (via GeekyGadgets) have reported that the…
Apple’s iMacs to get Retina displays too? [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 15th, 2012
Based on the rumors, it has been suggested that Apple’s 2012 refresh of the MacBook Pros could see the laptops receive Retina displays. While that certainly sounds like a great feature and a reason to get your hands on the laptop, what about A…
7.85″ iPad mini rumored to use thin-touch film displays
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 15th, 2012
Rumors of a 7.85” iPad “mini” have been floating about for quite a while now. While the rumors are indeed persistent, there has been nothing concrete (i.e. leaked components) that would suggest that such a device exists. Either way the fol…
Windows 8 Pro upgrade offer to cost $14.99? [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 15th, 2012
A few days ago, we reported that Microsoft could be offering their Windows 7 users the chance to upgrade to Windows 8 come 2nd of June 2012. As the upgrade will be that to Windows 8 Pro, the upgrade will not be a free one and will come with a sm…
Sony and Panasonic rumored to work together to produce OLED televisions
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 15th, 2012
Collaborations and partnerships between display manufacturers have popped up many times in the past, and so here’s one more to add to that list. If OLED television sets is on your shopping list, you might be interested to hear that both Sony a…
Apple expected to debut new MacBooks at WWDC
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 15th, 2012
With all the rumors and upgraded features and specs that the upcoming MacBooks will be getting, we’re sure that many of you guys are looking forward to finally being able to get your hands on them. The big question we’re sure many are asking…
Apple’s next-gen MacBook Pros to feature NVIDIA GPUs? [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 15th, 2012
Are you looking forward to getting your hands on the new MacBook laptops by Apple? If you are, unfortunately apart from the possibility of Apple turning to Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors for the new computers, little to nothing is known about w…
Kindle Fire 8.9-inch and Front-lit Kindle eReader launching soon?
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on May 14th, 2012
A few days ago, we wrote about the possibility for Amazon to release color e-book Kindles this year. Today, Reuters is backing up the rumor by saying that Amazon will indeed launch new versions of its Kindle e-reader and Kindle Fire tablet, inc…
MacBook Pro to Feature Retina Display?
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 14th, 2012
Don’t get the title wrong, nobody from Apple went up to a microphone, tripped over and yelled out the words “the MacBook Pro will ship with a Retina display!” as his nose made contact with the stage. On the other hand, this bit of informa…
2012 MacBook Pro Appears in Benchmarks
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 14th, 2012
After an earlier report about Best Buy slashing its prices on all Mac models, various speculations were made about Apple’s allegedly upcoming MacBook Pro. Of course, while we are yet to receive any official word, nothing is yet to be confirme…
GameStop to start selling furbished MacBooks in the future?
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 14th, 2012
At the moment apart from games, retailer GameStop also offers its customers refurbished iPods, iPads and iPhones. If you find yourself frequenting their establishment, don’t be surprised if at some point in the future you notice that the retai…
Rumors suggest that Apple’s next-gen iPhone’s design has not been finalized yet
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 14th, 2012
Now that Samsung has outed their flagship phone for 2012, the Samsung Galaxy S3, we’re sure that many iPhone users are wondering what Apple will be bringing to the table in order to ensure that their next-gen device remains just as competitive…
Loewe denies rumors of a possible Apple acquisition
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 14th, 2012
Earlier we had reported that there were rumors about Apple being in talks with German HDTV maker, Loewe, about a possible acquisition. On some level this made sense as it would complement Apple’s rumored iTV, but unfortunately for those hoping…
Rumor: Windows 8 upgrade discounts begin on June 2
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 14th, 2012
Word on the street has it that Microsoft will offer Windows 8 upgrade discounts from June 2 onwards, at least according to Mary Jo Foley, a reporter who has hordes of experience when it comes to just about anything and everything under the sun r…
Rumor: Apple to acquire Loewe AG
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 14th, 2012
Yes, we do know that Apple has plans for an Apple iTV as confirmed by Foxconn’s top brass just a couple of days ago, and that bit of news certainly lends its fair share of credence to those who are inclined to believe that Cupertino is abo…
Apple iTV Just Confirmed by Foxconn Boss?
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 11th, 2012
Foxconn Technology Group founder and Chief Executive Terry Gou has apparently gone on record and stated that the company will soon initiate the manufacturing process for an Apple television. Reportedly, he said that production is yet to have be…
Nokia Reading to Add eBooks to its Lumia Range of Devices Soon?
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 11th, 2012
Nokia’s version of an eBook store, Nokia Reading was first spotted at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. Now apparently it is reported to be very close to a release according to TheVerge (via KnowYourMobile). Users will be able to use t…
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Comments OffApple to introduce their own maps app in iOS 6?
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 11th, 2012
WWDC will be held next month and it has been assumed that is when Apple will be introducing to the world the next major iOS update – iOS 6. So what sort of features can we expect in the next iOS build? If you have been following Apple news…
Microsoft to make Windows 8 upgrade offer soon?
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 11th, 2012
In the past, Microsoft has offered customers the chance to upgrade their OS to the newest version and it looks like those upgrades for Windows 7 customers to move over to Windows 8 could be coming soon, according to CNET’s sources who also pro…
New rumors suggests iPad mini launch in October, will cost $200-$250
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 11th, 2012
Rumors of an iPad mini just won’t seem to die, leading us to believe that such a device actually exists. Before you get too excited, we suggest taking all of this with a grain of salt for now, at least until October which is when the device is…
Analyst predicts Grand Theft Auto 5 will see an October launch
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 10th, 2012
Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto 5’s release date is still pretty much a mystery to all. Analysts have suggested a possible launch at E3 due to the number of people they can reach, and now thanks to an analyst report by Wedbush Securitie…
Google developing a Game Center for Android? [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 10th, 2012
Apple’s iOS devices have access to Game Center, a native app for iOS users that consolidates all the gaming apps and leaderboards together rather neatly and shows iOS users what their friends are playing along with their high scores and achiev…
Could Rovio’s next game be a Casey’s Contraptions remake?
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 10th, 2012
Congratulations to Rovio on reaching a full one billion Angry Birds downloads, but apart from Angry Birds, what else does the Finnish company have up their sleeves? It has been reported that Rovio is looking to expand beyond its famed Angry Bird…
T-Mobile and MetroPCS rumored to be in talks about possible acquisition
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 10th, 2012
AT&T’s attempt to buy T-Mobile USA last year ended in failure which resulted in AT&T giving T-Mobile money along with spectrum as a “breakup” fee. Well now it seems that T-Mobile might be making use of that extra money by becoming …
Archos Child Pad 2 to feature capacitive touchscreen for $129? [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 10th, 2012
While the Archos Child Pad has yet to hit ourselves, thanks to a leaked Archos road map (via Notebook Italia), it seems that the company is already planning its successor, the rather unimaginatively named Archos Child Pad 2. While its hardware s…
Rumor: Next-gen iPhone set for September release, 7″ iPad mini launching in August
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 9th, 2012
It looks like the folks over at Digitimes are back again with a new report, this time claiming that Pegatron has reportedly landed order for Apple’s next-generation iPhone which could be released as soon as this September. The website then goe…
LG LS970 “G” with quad-core processor and 4.7″ display rumored to be arriving on Sprint
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 9th, 2012
If you’re in the market for a new Android handset, thanks to the folks at Brief Mobile, one of their sources has passed them a screenshot of what appears to be the LG LS970, which could hit the shelves known as the LG G. Given the LS### model …
Rumored Dead Space 3 features includes snow bound settings and co-op mode
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 9th, 2012
Gamers who have played the previous Dead Space games are probably looking forward to seeing what the third installment of Dead Space might feature. Well thanks to the folks over at IGN, they have managed to get their hands on a fresh set of rumo…
Microsoft rumored to launch Kinect Play Fit application along with universal heart rate monitor
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 8th, 2012
If playing the Nintendo Wii or Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect is considered as a form of exercise for you, or if you’re simply curious as to the amount of calories that one can burn while playing games with the Kinect, thanks to The Verge’s s…
Rumor: Apple’s “iTV” looks like a larger cinema display with iSight camera and Siri integration
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 8th, 2012
There have been plenty of rumors surrounding an Apple TV and it pretty much exploded ever since Walter Isaacson’s release of the the Steve Jobs biography. As to whether such a device currently exists remains to be seen, but it seems that thank…
Vaio T13 Could Be Coming with Ivy Bridge
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 7th, 2012
What is said to be Sony’s first forage into the Ultrabook world, the Vaio T13 might be shipping with Intel’s Ivy Bridge processor. The information was spotted on the manufacturer’s German website. If the information is to be believed, it …
Apple rumored to introduce $799 MacBook Airs
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 7th, 2012
Apple has yet to refresh its MacBook Air lineup for 2012, and thanks to a report from Digitimes it seems that this year’s MacBook Air models could start from as low as $799, making it a more attractive option to would-be buyers and also to com…
Wii U controller might get charging dock
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 4th, 2012
I don’t know about you, but I kind of fear for Nintendo in the next round of home console wars – Sony and Microsoft are certainly doing all they can to deliver on the graphical front, not to mention offer an engaging array of other e…
Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox rumored to be in production
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 4th, 2012
Rumors of Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox console have been floating around for quite a while now. The device has been called the Xbox 720 and even has a codename “Durango”. Naturally none of this can be confirmed for now, but if you’re lookin…
Rumor: Upcoming MacBook Pros to feature dedicated SSDs and larger batteries while maintaining original design
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 4th, 2012
There have been several rumors suggesting that Apple’s upcoming refresh of MacBook Pros will feature a slimmer profile. Apparently the new MacBook Pros will be taking design cues from the MacBook Air and will be thinner and more portable and r…
Rumor: Next-gen iPhone to feature metallic back, longer 4″ display and a smaller dock connector
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 3rd, 2012
Thanks to the rumors, many suspect that Apple’s next-generation iPhone will feature a larger display and will utilize liquid metal as one of its build materials. However a fresh set of rumors has since emerged courtesy of iLounge editor, Jerem…
Twitter reportedly considered purchasing Camera+
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 3rd, 2012
When Facebook bought Instagram, many were curious as to how Facebook’s social media rival, Twitter would respond. The company made a statement saying that they had no interest in purchasing a service or a tool similar to Instagram, going as fa…
Samsung Bada OS reaches end of the road?
Posted by Edwin Kee on May 3rd, 2012
It was rather interesting to see Samsung support two operating systems simultaneously – their very own bada OS, as well as the far more popular Android operating system from Google. Well, we did wonder from time to time just how popular wo…
Wii U Google Ad Briefly Shows a $349 Price-tag from Walmart
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on May 2nd, 2012
After we reported a few leaked details about the Nintendo Wii U console yesterday that is said to launch sometime this year, another little tit-bit of information has come our way about the much anticipated console but this time it is about its…
Analyst thinks that Apple could launch wireless service of their own in the future
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 2nd, 2012
The idea of Apple launching a wireless service of their own is not a stretch of the imagination, but will they actually go through with it and build one of their own? While on paper it might seem like a good idea, industry strategist Whitney Blu…
An Amazon Android smartphone is “the next logical step”, according to analyst
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 2nd, 2012
With the huge success following the release of Amazon’s $199 Kindle Fire Android tablet in 2011, many had believed that Amazon could be working on an Android smartphone of their own too. This was revealed by Citigroup’s analyst, Mark Mahaney…
LG denies Window Phone abandonment rumors
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 1st, 2012
Yesterday we reported that according to the Korea Herald, it was suggested that LG would be taking a step back from putting out Windows Phone devices and will instead focus their efforts on Android. Granted that the company only has the Optimus …
Nokia reportedly in talks to sell off Vertu
Posted by Tyler Lee on May 1st, 2012
Vertu, a brand known by some as being the luxury mobile phone division belonging to Nokia has long put out devices that could easily set customers back several thousands of dollars. This is due to the materials used in the build of the phones wh…
Washington Post on the verge of buying Digg?
Posted by Gene Ryan Briones on May 1st, 2012
Another phase awaits for the popular news aggregator Digg. It appears that Digg is not done yet. The Washington Post is rumored to be on the verge of hiring the tech team of Digg, if not buying the entire company. Unfortunately, the publ…
Could Angry Birds Space Be Getting a Simpsons Related Planet Next?
Posted by Pradeep Chandrasekaran on April 27th, 2012
If you are one of the millions who have the famous Rovio game Angry Birds on your phone, you would have heard of its latest installment to the franchise, Angry Birds Space. With regards to the game and its latest “Fry Me To The Moon” update…
Grand Theft Auto 5 to be announced prior to E3? [Rumor]
Posted by Tyler Lee on April 27th, 2012
Grand Theft Auto 5 has yet to see an official release date. In fact there has been a lot of speculation and rumors and alleged leaks, all of which are pointing to pretty much everywhere and anywhere on the calendar. Adding to the speculation is …
