SlashGear for iPad and iPhone
RSS Feed

‘rumor’ Stories

HTC One cut down to budget size in leaked model 608t

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

One of the many new features of the HTC One are the dual front-facing speakers, and it looks like HTC is continuing that trend with an upcoming phone which was leaked today. Known as the HTC 608t, the smartphone sports front-facing speakers on the top and bottom in a budget-friendly form factor that's reminiscent of the HTC One SV. Read The Full Story

Full MacBook refresh at WWDC tips analyst

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Apple's annual WWDC conference is coming up in June, and it's expected that the company will reveal a host of new products, whether it'd be software-based or hardware-based. However, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, it's said that Apple will be releasing a refreshed line of MacBooks during WWDC. Read The Full Story

OS X 10.9 tipped to further close gap with iOS features

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

When Apple released OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion last year, it was a further step in decreasing the gap between the desktop platform and iOS. However, it looks like the next version of OS X will take it even further. OS X 10.9 is rumored to come with a handful of iOS-like features, including a multitasking panel similar to iOS, as well as the ability to pause background apps. Read The Full Story

Retina iPad mini may not come this year

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

People have been waiting on a Retina display-equipped iPad mini ever since the small form factor tablet first came out. However, it looks like it may not see a 2013 release, since it's said that the 2nd-generation iPad mini won't begin production until October of this year, which rules out a fall release date. Read The Full Story

Samsung 2013 tablet rumor tips octocore Nexus 11

, Apr 29th 2013 Discuss [0]

Samsung is one of the most popular brands in the technology market and the company is doing very well in the smartphone and tablet realms. Just today, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch Android tablet. We all know that the new tablet isn't all Samsung has up its sleeve for 2013. Read The Full Story

Samsung GALAXY S 4 tipped with rugged makeover in July

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

As more companies become more aware of the build quality of their smartphones, the more likely we are to see tougher devices come to the market. It's reported that Samsung is working on another version of the GALAXY S 4 that is said to be waterproof and dust proof, but will sport the same design as the company's current flagship model. Read The Full Story

Xbox 720 rumored to come with PS4-like sharing features

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft's next-generation Xbox gaming console, which the company just confirmed the other day, is the latest to be involved in the rumor hype, and we certainly haven't seen a shortage of speculation making its way around. Today, it's been rumored that Microsoft will be emphasizing sharing features with the Xbox 720, and will even be taking a page out of the PS4 book by including their own "Share" button on the Xbox 720 controller. Read The Full Story

Samsung and Google chatted OLED partner potential spills VP

, Apr 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Samsung has hinted at a potential OLED partnership with Google, with chatter from within the company of a deal on OLED TVs after CEO Larry Page visited one of Samsung's South Korean OLED facilities. "During the meeting with the Google CEO, I proposed the expansion of our business partnership to him" Samsung Electronics vice chairman Lee Jay-yong told The Korea Times, describing Page's reaction as showing "interest in our OLED business." Read The Full Story

New Xbox 720 tipped for November with LIVE Gold subsidy option

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox – codenamed Durango but unofficially known as the “Xbox 720” – will hit shelves in early November but not be accompanied by a cheaper entertainment-only model, new leaks claim today. One previous plan to launch two next-gen Xbox variants, one of which (codenamed “Yuma”) would be more akin to a set-top box and deliver Kinect-controlled streaming content but not full gameplay, has been ditched, well-connected Paul Thurrott claims, though Microsoft is supposedly planning two pricing models that would in effect subsidize the Xbox 720.

xbox-720-concept

Read The Full Story

Verizon considering Vodafone stake buyout, says sources

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

As it stands right now, Verizon holds 55-percent of Verizon Wireless, with Vodafone holding the other 45-percent. According to some sources who spoke to Reuters, Verizon is looking at buying out Vodafone's stake to take full control of Verizon Wireless. Assuming Vodafone is approached by Verizon, nothing says it will need to sell, however, or that it will be interested in doing so. Read The Full Story

Call of Duty: Ghosts appears in retail promo ads

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

If history is any indication, then it's quite clear that yet another Call of Duty game will be released this fall. However, we've yet to really hear any solid details about the new title. However, leaked box art and promo ads have shown up, with the title of the game being Call of Duty: Ghosts and a release date of November 5, 2013. Read The Full Story

MyGlass code hints at Google Glass camera wink control

, Apr 23rd 2013 Discuss [0]

We've seen demonstrations of Google Glass, which recently started shipping out to those who purchased the Explorer edition. One criticism some have voiced is the need to speak at the device, saying certain commands for things like taking a picture. Code in the MyGlass app for Android found by a redditor suggests that such verbal commands might not be necessary thanks to a wink-control feature. Read The Full Story
Pages: Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next