Apple plots 18-month Mac upgrade cycle with M2 chip launching in mid-2022
IDG With the Apple silicon transition about half over, it looks like the M1’s days are already numbered. According to a new report, Apple is eying an 18-month upgrade cycle for its Mac chips as it readies the M2-powered MacBook Air for a launch in the second half of 2022. According to the Chinese-language publication…
Samsung announces start of 14nm EUV DDR5 production
Samsung achieved an industry-first by shipping EUV DRAM in 2020. Today, it has begun mass production of the industry's smallest 14nm EUV DRAM. The importance of this latest innovation is that Samsung DDR5 DRAM becomes the densest available (five layer EUV), which is claimed to enable "greater performance and capacity."Senior VP and head of DRAM…
Galaxy S22 release date might have been delayed due to supply chain issues
The Galaxy S22 is the most anticipated flagship phone of early 2022, especially considering Samsung’s big surprise for Note fans. The Galaxy S22 Ultra model will come with a Note-like design and a built-in stylus. Thus, the upcoming Ultra becomes the de facto Galaxy Note 22 of 2022. The cheaper Galaxy S22 versions should be…
Encounters lets you unite two quirky characters through music, out now on iOS and Android in case you missed it
News In case you missed it, indie developers Raquel and Pilar have created a charming casual rhythm game titled Encounters, where players will control both sides of the screen to bring two star-crossed characters together. The unique gameplay mechanics go hand-in-hand with the lovely visuals; plus, there's a lot of inclusivity in the game to…
NCHE: The Escape is an upcoming zombie-filled title coming to iOS and Android in March 2022
Upcoming Solo dev Okolie Uchechukwu (indie studio Cleec Designs) has announced the upcoming release of NCHE: The Escape, a first-person shooter coming to mobile in March 2022. Featuring eerie levels filled with zombies, the free-to-play title will soon be available on both Android and iOS devices next year. NCHE: The Escape thrusts players into a…
Why the Mac is Apple’s most exciting product in 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s only natural to look back at the year that was and cast our appraising glances over all the things that Apple did during the last 12 months. Despite a global pandemic, the company managed another year of record quarters, released a slew of new products, and fended off…
Apple closes several stores due to COVID-19 outbreaks, encourages online shopping
Over the last couple of weeks, several Apple Stores around the US have closed due to rising COVID-19 infections among staff members, and a report by Bloomberg lists seven locations in the US and Canada that have shut down operations within the last day or so. The Apple Stores listed include Dadeland and The Gardens…
Retro: Back In 1996, Nintendo 64 Was The Must-Have Christmas Gift
Image: Nintendo Life / Zion GrasslIn 2021, getting hold of a Switch, PS5 or Xbox Series X for Christmas might be a struggle, but back in 1996, it was the Nintendo 64 that was the must-have festive gift in North America. The Indianapolis Star's Rory Appleton has been digging through newspaper reports from the period…
Google pushes developers to adapt Android apps for Chromebooks
With Android 12L lurking — Google wants Android developers to be excited about adapting apps for larger devices. Scharon Harding - Dec 21, 2021 4:19 pm UTC Enlarge / Google is putting more emphasis on Android apps on Chromebooks. The number of people using Android Apps on Chromebooks grew 50 percent year over year, according…
‘Final Fantasy VI’ Pixel Remaster Release Date Delayed to February 2022 for iOS, Android, and Steam
With less than two weeks to go for 2022, many including myself were wondering when Square Enix would release the final entry in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series. Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster was the game many were looking forward to the most from this series. Following the release of Final Fantasy V Pixel…