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M1 MacBooks, the start of a revolution
Apple launched their first custom-made M1 processor in November 2020 for their M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro. For their previous laptops, Apple had used Intel processors, but they switched things up with a move that has shaken the entire industry to its core. The processor has been so good that when a series…
Samsung unveils Galaxy S21 range, from £769
At its Unpacked event on Thursday, January 14th, Samsung revealed three new Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones as well as new wireless Buds Pro earbuds. Samsung's new S21 5G starts at £769, while it has also added stylus pen compatibility to its S-series phones for the first time, with the S21 5G Ultra, starting at £1,149.…
PC market sees highest growth levels in 10 years
Worldwide PC shipments totalled 79.4 million units in the fourth quarter of 2020, a 10.7% increase from the fourth quarter of 2019, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. For the year, PC shipments reached 275 million units in 2020, a 4.8% increase from 2019 and the highest growth in ten years. “The worldwide PC…
Hyundai backtracks on Apple Electric Vehicle partnership
South Korean car firm Hyundai has been forced to backtrack on a statement that it is in early talks with Apple over the two companies working together on an electric vehicle. The company's share price rose more than 20% soon after the tie-up was announced, increasing the company's value to by $9bn (£6.5bn). Hyundai’s stock…
Which tech sectors should you invest in next year?
With 2021 soon approaching, many of us are looking ahead to the new year with high hopes. As tech fans, you are probably wondering what exciting new gadgets, apps, and services are poised for release and are going to change the world in the next year. Some of you may also be wondering what possible…
Ericsson announces BT/EE 5G partnership
Ericsson will be a key BT partner for 5G deployment in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff and other major cities, managing around 50 percent of its total 5G traffic Ericsson will also modernize BT’s existing 2G and 4G Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure enhancing customer experience and network performance for BT and EE customers This…
Apple iPhone 12: four 5G-compatible models announced
Apple has announced four 5G-compatible models in its new iPhone 12 range, including a new iPhone 12 Mini retailing for £699. Measuring just 5.4" from corner to corner, the Mini is billed as the smallest 5G device available in the world. Also available is the standard iPhone 12 which will start at £799 -…
EE announces pricing for new Apple Watch Series 6
Pricing for the eighth-generation iPad as well as Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE are now available at ee.co.uk/apple. Customers can also trade in an Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4 or Series 5 and save £100 on selected price points. EE offers Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE on a wide range of data plans.…
Apple Fitness+ launch event: what the critics say
Last night Apple unveiled a new personalised workout subscription service, Apple Fitness+, alongside new sixth-generation smartwatches and new iPads.... Fitness+ will initially launch in six countries including the US and UK before the end of 2020. It will cost £10 per month or £80 per year as a standalone service, which can be shared among…
Apple iPhone 11 could lose one third of value, claims musicMagpie
With the 2020 Apple Keynote just around the corner, Apple fans are eagerly awaiting news about the latest handsets. However, those looking to sell their old iPhone 11 to get the highest return may see their value plummet by up to 35% in the coming weeks. At least that's according to musicMagpie which has just…
