Yesterday we heard a rumor that Apple is working on a new Apple mobile payments system, Apple has yet to confirm this, although their CEO, Tim Cook did mention mobile payments in yesterdays earnings call. Tim Cook revealed in the earnings call that Apple are 'intrigued' by mobile payments, and … [Read more...] about Apple Mobile Payments One Of The Ideas Behind TouchID
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Roland Hutchinson is the co-founder of Geeky Gadgets and a veteran technology journalist with over 18 years of experience covering the consumer electronics industry. Since 2007, he has published thousands of articles specializing in Apple, Android, and the rapidly evolving smartphone landscape.
Known for his "Hardware First" approach, Roland provides deep-dive analysis into mobile hardware architecture, software ecosystems, and the latest industry leaks. His expertise in tracking the development of global tech brands has been cited by major publications including Engadget, Gizmodo, Wired, and many more. When not analyzing the latest mobile innovations, he is hands-on testing the next generation of wearables and smart home technology.
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Smartphone Shipments 2013 Reach 1 Billion Worldwide
IDC has released a report on the the total smartphone shipments for last year, and according to the report the smartphone shipments 2013 were more than 1 billion for the first time. There were a total of 1,821.8 million mobile phones shipped worldwide in 2013, and 1,004.2 million of these devices … [Read more...] about Smartphone Shipments 2013 Reach 1 Billion Worldwide
Sales Of Apple iPod Down 52 Percent From Last Year
Apple reported record sales of the iPhone and iPad in their financial results yesterday, they also reported increased sales of the Mac, but sales of the iPod are declining. Sales of the iPod are down 52 percent on the previous year, as people are choosing to buy the iPhone and iPad instead of the … [Read more...] about Sales Of Apple iPod Down 52 Percent From Last Year
Apple Releases Details On NSA And Law Enforcement Requests
Yesterday, the Department of Justice in the US announced that they would declassify information requests, which will allow tech companies to report how many requests for information they have had from government agencies. Apple is one of the first companies to detail how many requests for … [Read more...] about Apple Releases Details On NSA And Law Enforcement Requests
Apple Sells 51 Million iPhones And 26 Million iPads In Q4
Apple has announced its quarterly financial results for quarter 4 of 2013, which is Apple's fiscal 2014 first quarter that ended on the 28th of December 2013. The company reported record sales of the iPhone, with 51 million iPhones sold in the quarter and 26 million iPads sold, setting a new … [Read more...] about Apple Sells 51 Million iPhones And 26 Million iPads In Q4
Nokia Lumia 1320 Release Date For The UK Is February, Up For Pre-order
We recently heard a rumor that the Nokia Lumia 1320 would be headed to the UK shortly, and now one UK mobile retailer has confirmed that the Nokia Lumia 1320 release date will be near the end of February. UK mobile retailer Unlocked Mobiles have just put the Nokia Lumia 1320 up for pre-order in … [Read more...] about Nokia Lumia 1320 Release Date For The UK Is February, Up For Pre-order
Microsoft SkyDrive Is Now Called One Drive (Video)
Microsoft's online storage service SkyDrive will now be called OneDrive. The company agreed to rename the service last year after a trademark case with UK broadcaster Sky. Microsoft has also launched a new domain for their updated cloud storage service, OneDrive.com, although the company has said … [Read more...] about Microsoft SkyDrive Is Now Called One Drive (Video)
Sky To Show First Episodes Of TV Shows For Free On YouTube
UK TV provider Sky has announced a new marketing campaign to add more subscribers to their satellite TV service in the UK, the service is called Sky First Episodes and it will come with its own YouTube channel. The Sky First Episodes will show entire episodes of Sky TV shows from their 2014 line … [Read more...] about Sky To Show First Episodes Of TV Shows For Free On YouTube
AT&T Has No Plans To Buy Vodafone
On the weekend we heard that AT&T were looking into buying European mobile carrier Vodafone, AT&T has now release a statement shooting down the rumors. The rumors about the AT&T and Vodafone deal first surfaced last October, and now AT&T has denied that they have any plans to … [Read more...] about AT&T Has No Plans To Buy Vodafone
iPhone 6 May Feature Sapphire Glass And Solar Charging (Rumor)
Back in November we heard that Apple was investing in a sapphire glass plant in the US, and then we heard rumors that the iPhone 6 would feature a sapphire glass display. Sapphire Glass is used in many watches, and it is considered to be one of the most scratch resistant and toughest glass … [Read more...] about iPhone 6 May Feature Sapphire Glass And Solar Charging (Rumor)
Samsung Galaxy Glass Coming At IFA In September (Rumor)
Samsung is rumored to be working on another wearable gadget as well as the Samsung Galaxy Gear 2, Samsung Galaxy Glass. According to The Korea Times, the Samsung Galaxy Glass will launch at IFA in September, the device was recently discovered in a Samsung patent filing. As yet there are not very … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Glass Coming At IFA In September (Rumor)
Asus Padfone E Launched In Taiwan
We first heard about the new Asus Padfone E back in December when the device appeared in the Bluetooth SIG. Asus has now made their latest Padfone official in Taiwan. The Asus Padfone E comes with a 4.7 inch smartphone that has a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a 10 inch tablet dock that … [Read more...] about Asus Padfone E Launched In Taiwan
