iPhone 5S powered by A7 chip said to be 31% faster

As the announcement date for iPhone 5S is approaching, there has been numerous news pointing to a Gold iPhone. At last some news on the device’s internals are emerging. Clayton Morris of Fox News tweeted that sources are telling him that the iPhone 5S’s A7 processor is running 31 percent faster than the A6 chip Continue reading “iPhone 5S powered by A7 chip said to be 31% faster”

Pegatron employee leaks shot of iPhone 5C

A new image has surfaced on Chinese site Sina Weibo and shows what appears to be dozens of iPhone 5C devices being put through a testing process. Notably, the devices pictured feature a black glass facade surrounding the display, an aspect that runs counter to previous renders, which have shown the device with a white face. Some Continue reading “Pegatron employee leaks shot of iPhone 5C”

Google buys display patents from Foxconn

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google has purchased various Head Mounted Display (HMD) patents from Taipei-based Foxconn (also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co). Google plans on using the patents for Google Glass and mentioned that the technology consists of a computer-generated image which is superimposed on a real world view. The technique is commonly Continue reading “Google buys display patents from Foxconn”

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within the next 12 months

Microsoft announced on Friday that CEO Steve Ballmer will retire within the next 12 months. He will step down once his successor has been chosen. Ballmer said this in an official Microsoft press release, “We have embarked on a new strategy with a new organization and we have an amazing Senior Leadership Team. My original thoughts Continue reading “Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within the next 12 months”

Apex Launcher Pro for Android

Android customizable home screen replacements, such as Apex Launcher and Nova Launcher, have carved a niche for themselves by offering users an experience as close to pure Jelly Bean as possible. Apex stands out however, with it’s large array of customizable options and themes. With Apex Launcher Pro appearing, there is even more customization. Apex Continue reading “Apex Launcher Pro for Android”

iPhone 5S & iPhone 5C releasing in China on November 28

Recent report suggests that iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C would release in China on November 28. China’s First Financial Daily indicated that the next generation iPhone models have yet to clear the verification process required by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, pushing the release date back two months from the US launch date.   China Continue reading “iPhone 5S & iPhone 5C releasing in China on November 28”

Haswell-based MacBook Pro and iMac release date 2013

With the current price slash of custom-configured iMacs from major third-party Mac retailer including Amazon, Best Buy, B&H & MacMall, it may be suggesting that it is in preparation for the new Haswell based models. Apple is cutting it’s own inventory of the product as well and trying to get rid of old stock to Continue reading “Haswell-based MacBook Pro and iMac release date 2013”