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Apple Watch Takes Two Hours To Recharge, Requires Skin Contact To Push Notifications

Ben Reid·March 7, 2015

It's coming up to the weekend before the Apple Watch is set to be properly launched at Spring forward event on Monday, and where this part of the week is ordinarily low-key as far as big tech reports are concerned, the blogosphere is currently under siege from info pertaining to Apple's new wearable. Accompanying the report that Watch will offer a very respectable five hours of battery life when in continuous heavy use, it appears that a full charge will take only two hours, which is quite a good turnaround for a gadget that is touted to run for a whole day of continued use.

Hands-On With Apple Watch Reveals Battery Life Details

Ben Reid·March 7, 2015

It's looking almost certain that Apple will dish the details on its upcoming wearable this Monday, with invitations and preparations already in place for a special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. While we already know quite a bit about Apple Watch thanks to the introduction during September's keynote, the tech world has since speculated on some important factors, notably pricing, features and battery life. Now, a new report gives us a ballpark indication of how long the wrist computer will last before running out of juice, and as alluded to a short while ago by CEO Tim Cook, it appears that every wearer will need to get into the habit of overnight charging.

Amazon Game Studios To Release Four New Games For iPhone, iPad [Video]

Ben Reid·March 7, 2015

iPad mini 4 Could Launch Soon With A8 Processor, 802.11ac Wi-Fi

Ben Reid·March 7, 2015

Speculative rumors are suggesting that Apple may be planning the release of a fourth-generation iPad mini mid-cycle, which by the sound of things, could serve as your typical product refresh as opposed to a more notable hardware upgrade. According to a new report, the iPad mini 4 could arrive very shortly indeed, with a stronger internal processor as well as improved Wi-Fi hardware comprising the majority of the improvements.

FREAK Vulnerability Affects Every Version Of Windows Too, Microsoft Working On Fix

Ben Reid·March 7, 2015

Earlier this week, we learned of an antiquated security flaw that has been lurking for over a decade, and could leave Apple and Google device subject to attack. With the former said to be working on a fix to release in the near future, it has now been revealed that the FREAK security flaw also affects those running Windows machines, adding many millions more devices and users to the list of the vulnerable.

WSJ: Google Launching Its Own Wireless Carrier Soon With A Huge Catch

Ben Reid·March 6, 2015

Temple Run: Oz Goes Free As Apple’s Free App Of The Week [$1.99 Value]

Ben Reid·March 6, 2015

Many different casual gaming formats have thrived amid the rise of the App Store and Google Play, and among the multitude of physics-based puzzlers and platform titles, the endless runner has been rather dominant. The Temple Run series has been one of the most successful to date, and thanks to Apple, one of the more popular installments is free for a very limited time. More details, as well as that all-important download link, can be seen after the break.

iOS 8.2 Changelog Leaked In Full

Ben Reid·March 6, 2015

Full iOS 8.2 changelog has been leaked which details what's new in the upcoming update for iPhone and iPad. More details can be found right here.

Apple TV 4 Features And Release Date Timing Detailed

Ben Reid·March 6, 2015

Apple Starts Decorating Yerba Buena With Banners For ‘Spring Forward’ Event [Photos]

Ben Reid·March 5, 2015

Apple is expected to offer the tech world a closer look at its upcoming smartwatch during next week's 'Spring forward' event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and has already begun preparations for said gathering by placing a series of banners and other effects at the venue. The building has played host to several major product announcements in the past, so it seems fitting that it should be chosen for the launch of a product that could possibly take the market by storm, and below, you can check the developments of the Yerba Buena as March 9th draws ever closer.

Specs Of 13-Inch MacBook Air 2015 Refresh Leaked

Ben Reid·March 5, 2015

The headlines, as far as Apple's notebook range is concerned, have all been pointing towards the slick and compact 12-inch MacBook Air, which will supposedly feature a significant redesign. Having continued to elude us, it's expected to be announced at next week's special media event, at which point Apple will almost certainly offer specifics on the Apple Watch. But the blogosphere, as it so often does, has thrown us a curve-ball, with newly-leaked specs pointing to a refresh of the current 13-inch model.

Microsoft Launches Xbox One SDK, Get Ready For Third-Party Apps Galore

Ben Reid·March 5, 2015

Here’s Why iOS 8 And iOS 7 Are Less Responsive To Touch Compared To Older Versions [Video]

Ben Reid·March 4, 2015

Apple's mobile software is always evolving, with hundreds of changes and improvements being applied to each numbered update. Back in 2013, iOS 7 caused a bit of a stir upon launch due to its heavily-revised aesthetics, and the lack of skeuomorphism left many long-time users feeling as though the rug had been pulled from beneath them. Accompanying the all-new look, Apple also introduced a series of animations and effects, many of which also managed to rub some users up the wrong way, and as a new comparison clip with iOS 8 and iOS 3 shows, the fanciful animated elements may have somewhat hindered the responsiveness of the platform in many key areas.