Articles by Fitzgerald Cecilio
iPhone Battery Replacement Price Will Soon Go Up From $29
On Jan. 1, 2019, Apple will increase prices of replacement batteries not covered by warranty. Batteries for more recent iPhones will be $49, and batteries for the iPhone X will be $69 beginning next year.
Polar Unveils Vantage V And Vantage M Smartwatches: Here's What They Offer
Polar recently unveiled its new Vantage line of smartwatches that carries a new sleek look but with more features. The Vantage M is priced at $279 while the Vantage V is $499.
Google Inbox Will Shut Down Next Year: All The Best Features Are Already On Gmail
Starting March 2019, Google will stop its Inbox app and make all its best features available on Gmail. Since its introduction in 2014, Inbox became popular to a segment of users despite the Gmail’s existence.
Shots Fired On Dr. Disrespect’s House While In Middle Of Twitch Stream
Guy Beahm, popularly known as Dr. Disrespect, was in the middle of an intense 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' battle when the shooting incident occurred. Authorities have yet to determine the reason and those involved in the shooting.
New Facebook AI To Help Crackdown On Offensive Memes
Facebook has developed an artificial intelligence system to identify offensive memes. Dubbed as Rosetta, the system has the ability to extract text from more than a billion images and video frames on Facebook and Instagram daily.
Samsung SmartThings Tracker To Launch Soon: Here's Why It's Worth $100
Samsung’s SmartThings Tracker could help people track or find valuable things through an LTE-M network. The device is worth $99.99 and is available via Samsung’s official website starting Sept. 16.
New Instagram Feature In Testing: Tagging Friends In Videos
Instagram confirmed that it’s currently testing a feature that will allow users to tag friends in a video. However, Instagram refused to say if it will be rolled out to a larger segment.
Nintendo Switch Bundles For 'Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!' And 'Let's Go Eevee!' Unveiled
The Japanese video game company introduced Nintendo Switch with the Pikachu and Eevee-themed Joy-Con as part of the bundle for the “Pokémon: Let’s Go” game. The Pokémon-themed console is worth $399.99.
New Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Leak: Mark Oct. 2 On Your Calendars
Microsoft is anticipated to launch an updated version of its Surface line. The Surface Pro convertible tablet and the Surface Laptops will both be equipped with latest Intel processors.
Apple Buffs Streaming Service With Animated Film On Wolves And Documentary On Elephants
Apple has invested around $1 billion for its video streaming service. As part of beefing up its roster of films, it acquired rights to 'The Elephant Queen' and the animated film 'Wolfwalkers.'
New Apple Devices Rumors: USB-C For iPad Pro, Touch ID For MacBook, Ceramic Backs And ECG For Apple Watch
Apple has introduced several changes to some of its products, including the iPad Pro, Apple Watch, and the lower-priced MacBook. The iPad Pro is expected to carry a USB Type-C port, instead of the usual Lightning connector.
iPhone 8 Not Working Properly? Apple Might Owe You A Logic Board Replacement
Apple discovered a defect in the iPhone 8’s logic board that caused the device to shut down or restart. Apple said it will install a new logic board for free on defective iPhone 8s.
Amazon's Alexa Works With Over 20,000 Devices, With More Than 100 Million Jokes Told
From 4,000 devices at the end of 2017, Alexa-compatible devices have increased to 20,000. The number could even rise with other brands planning to integrate Alexa into their products.
Twitter Tested New Feature That Suggested Accounts To Unfollow: Here's The Reason Behind It
Twitter has confirmed that it rolled out a test that gives suggestions to users on what account to unfollow. The test was recently concluded, but the company refused to divulge its results.
Garmin Vivosmart 4 Monitors The Wearer's Body Energy And Sleep Quality For $129
The Vivosmart 4 is $20 cheaper than the FitBit Charge 3, but it has more useful features for users who are aiming a healthier and more active lifestyle. Vivosmart 4 is priced at $129.99.
Sony WH-1000X Noise Canceling Headphones Just Got Better And More Comfortable
Sony’s WH-1000XM3 will arrive in September to authorized outlets such as Best Buy and Amazon. Potential buyers will pay around $350 for a more comfortable and a better version of its predecessor.
Capcom To Launch 'Onimusha: Warlords' Remastered: Here's What Will Change In The PlayStation 2 Classic
'Onimusha: Warlords' will be available on PlayStation 2 starting Jan. 15, 2019, with a selling price of $19.99. North American players can preorder the physical version now, but the digital version will be released at a later date.
The LG G7 One: An Android One Smartphone With Powerful Specs And 'Exceptional Price'
LG recently launched its first Android One-powered smartphone line: the G7 One and G7 Fit. According to LG, its latest products will let consumers enjoy LG smartphones with flagship-level features.
The 2018 iPhones Will Deliver Best Performance Since iPhone 6, Report Claims
Apple is set to make its best performance with the launching of its latest iPhone series in mid-September. The shipment of the latest iPhones will reach 70 to 75 million by the end of the year.
Bose Home Speaker 500, Powered By Alexa, Challenges Apple HomePod And Sonos One
Bose will release a new smart speaker and two new smart soundbars to compete in the AI-speaker market. The Home Speaker 500 and the Bose Soundbar 700 and Soundbar 500 will be available in October.
Huawei Takes 2nd Place In Global Smartphone Sales, Confirmed By Gartner
Huawei has overtaken Apple as the second largest smartphone company in terms of units sold worldwide in the second quarter of 2018. Huawei sold 49.8 million devices, while Apple sold around 44.7 million phones.
Oculus VR Founder Palmer Luckey Very Disappointed With Magic Leap Headset, Says It's 'A Tragic Heap'
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey did not hold punches when giving his view on Magic Leap One headset. Luckey said the product did not live up to the hype despite its expensive price.
Streets Of Rage 4 Trailer Released: Beat-'Em-Up Side-Scroller Returns After Over 2 Decades
'Streets of Rage 4' will make its return after a 25-year hiatus. A popular arcade game in the '90s, 'Streets of Rage 4' will have two of its main characters back: Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding.
Apple Not In A Rush To Roll Out 5G iPhone: Here's Why
Apple is expected to roll out its 5G-compatible phones by 2020. However, Apple is taking it easy as it has to shell out an additional $21 per unit for the use of 5G technology.
Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit To Roll Out Next Month For $70: Here's What We Know About It
Nintendo users can start purchasing the Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit starting Sept. 14. Priced at $69.99, the Vehicle Kit is the third installment of Nintendo’s self-assembly cardboard game controller.
Fortnite V5.30 Update Adds Rift-To-Go Item, Score Royale Limited Time Mode, And More
The latest version 5.30 patch for Fornite includes some interesting new features, including the Rift-To-Go item. It provides players a chance to create a rift for themselves or their allies.
Lenovo Unveils 5 New Android Tablets, With The Cheapest For Only $70
Families will now have an affordable option when it comes to Android tablets with the launch of Lenovo’s E series. Lenovo’s new line includes the Lenovo Tab E7 (pictured), which comes with a tag price of $69.99
DJI Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom Revealed: Here's What The Drones Offer
Chinese drone-maker DJI recently launched the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom in New York. DJI described its Mavic 2 models as the most technologically advanced drones with its new features.
Astronauts Play First Tennis Match In Space, And It Looked Like So Much Fun
Four astronauts participated in a game of doubles during the first tennis match played in space. The International Space Station served as the venue for the historic match, which was shown live on the Unisphere in New York.
Nikon Z7 And Z6 Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Unveiled: Your Move, Sony
Nikon’s latest Z7 and Z6 camera lines will be available in stores by the end of September. Nikon Z7 And Z6, both equipped with a 24-70-mm lens, are priced at $4,000 and $2,600, respectively.
