The EU will require all smartphones to use the USB Type-C charging port from 2024, a move that will force Apple to transition away from its proprietary Lightning charging port in its iPhones. In an effort to address the “fragmentation of the market for charging interfaces for mobile phones and similar devices”, the European Parliament […]
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max launched in Ireland
Every September, year after year, Apple announces its next year of flagship smartphones along with some other products as well. This year saw the advent of the new iteration of the iPhone, which comes in three forms – the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. That last one is certainly […]
No, your smartphone isn’t listening to everything you say
With enough people opening up an Amazon Alexa-powered device this Christmas to crash the majority of the company’s European servers, many can’t help but worry for their privacy. How else is it picking up your voice if it’s not always listening? What if it’s listening for more than just the wake word? It’s a topic worth […]
Irish smartphones and their call reception – best to worst
Smartphone Network Reception Inequality So it turns out that when it comes to the efficiency of your phone’s cellular connection, there is quite a large variance between some of the most popular phones. In this recent report from the Irish Communications Regulator (ComReg), details have come to light regarding the network performance of popular smartphones. […]
Apple’s Tim Cook says tech industry regulation is “inevitable”
In what may seem like a surprising statement from one of the world’s largest tech companies, Apple’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has said that he believes tech industry regulation to be “inevitable” in an interview with Axios. His statement follows a trail of scandals from some of the world’s largest tech companies, including not […]
iPhone XS launch plagued by charging issues
Oops. The unveiling of Apple’s latest iPhone models last month was met with great anticipation and excitement. But when people started receiving their new phones last week, it became clear that there was a bit of an issue: the phone didn’t always charge. Teething problems As demonstrated by a video on the Unbox Therapy channel, […]
Apple accused of stealing Qualcomm modem secrets and passing them to Intel
The Accusation American multinational semiconductor and telecommunications equipment company Qualcomm has accused Apple of stealing chip secrets and giving them to Intel. The two organisations have been in a constant legal battle since early 2017. This latest development could hit Apple hard and heavy. The legal battle started when Apple accused Qualcomm of abusing the […]
Apple unveils new iPhone models, along with Irish pricing and preorder info
Earlier on Wednesday, Apple unveiled three new additions to their iPhone X line. Apple also showed off a new Apple watch during the event. Here’s all you need to know about the phones, along with Irish pricing and information on how you can pre-order them here in Ireland. Bigger is better There are now three […]