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Xbox One rumor round-up: what was correct?

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 25 May 2013 11:55:17 +0100

Since 2010 we have reported on a massive 68 different next Xbox-related rumors. Now that the console has finally been revealed as the Xbox One, we check how many rumors were accurate. Read more...

Rumor: Microsoft Points to be killed in favor of real currency, gift cards

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:45:04 +0100

According to a report, Microsoft is finally gearing up to properly kill off their Microsoft Points system in favor of real currency and gift cards that can be used across many stores. Read more...

Next Xbox won't require always on connection after all

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:25:18 +0100

There has been much speculation about the next Xbox and whether it will require an always on Internet connection. An internal email states that the next Xbox won't be always on and will 'just work.' Read more...

Windows 8.1 reportedly updates Windows Store apps silently

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:19:23 +0100

The Movie Moments app in Windows 8.1 build 9385 has been found to silently update after using Windows Update, meaning automatic installation of Windows Store apps could feature in the update Read more...

Rumor: LG working with Google for another Nexus phone

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:42:31 +0100

A rumor is claiming that Google and LG are teaming up once again for another Nexus handset. LG launched the current Nexus 4 smartphone about 5 months ago with the latest version of Android Jellybean. Read more...

Rumor: Instagram to launch alongside Lumia 928

Max Slater-Robins — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:09:27 +0100

Nokia have been publicly, and privately, trying to persuade Instagram to build an app for Windows Phone and it looks like, with Microsoft's help, Instagram may be coming alongside the Lumia 928. Read more...

Next Xbox image suggests "Xbox Infinity" as name

Ben Buffone — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:06:36 +0100

A leaked image suggests Microsoft's upcoming console may be given the name "Xbox Infinity". With rumors running hot off the press, will the device live up to expectations? Read more...

Windows 8.1 build 9385 images have leaked

Ben Buffone — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:23:32 +0100

Images of Windows 8.1 build 9385 have today leaked to the internet. The build is expected to include numerous bug fixes and the possibility of the returned Start button evident in code. Read more...

Rumor: Android 5.0 delayed

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:03:14 +0100

A new report has indicated that Google may have delayed Android 5.0 by 2-4 months, meaning it will miss being launched at Google I/O 2013 in mid-May. The delay is to give breathing room to OEMs Read more...

Rumor: Nokia to unveil Lumia 928 for Verizon next month

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:21:32 +0100

Bloomberg is claiming that Nokia will unveil the Lumia 928 for Verizon sometime next month, hopefully ending a long run of speculation and rumors surrounding the Lumia 920 variant Read more...

Low-cost iPhone's plastic rear shell possibly revealed

Ben Buffone — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:21:54 +0100

A supposed rear shell for Apple's rumored budget iPhone has been leaked. But whether the image is legitimate or not, would a low-cost iPhone boost Apple's fortunes? Read more...

Rumor: Major PR2.0 firmware update coming to Nokia Lumias in July

Tim Schiesser — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:28:06 +0100

According to 3 Italy, Nokia is planning to release their next major firmware update to their Lumia Windows Phone line-up - PR2.0 - in July, and it could come with an update to Windows Phone 8 Read more...

Rumor: Next Xbox won't be 'always-on', will launch alongside 'Xbox TV'

Max Slater-Robins — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:32:33 +0100

An anonymous software developer has revealed details about the upcoming Xbox, claiming it will run Windows 8 and won't be 'always-on' - but the veracity of the information remains questionable. Read more...

Rumor: The Start Button to return in Windows 8.1

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:40:01 +0100

Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet is reporting that Microsoft may bring back the familiar Start Button in Windows 8.1 following user feedback, after a source revealed information about plans for the update Read more...

Rumor: Nokia "EOS" flagship to pack a quad-core chipset

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:28:24 +0100

Nokia's next Windows Phone Lumia flagship, the "EOS", will allegedly include a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset alongside the 41MP PureView camera, while a few additional specs have leaked Read more...

Windows Phone 8 will reportedly support 1080p, quad-core processors by year's end

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:13:16 +0100

Microsoft is reportedly planning to update Windows Phone 8 to include support for 1080p screens and quad-core ARM chips by the end of the year, according to a new report. Read more...

Whatsapp: We're not holding sales talks with Google

Steven Parker — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:40:47 +0100

Yesterday, it appeared that the Whatsapp messenger service might be Google's next big acquisition in a potential $1 billion buyout. Today, it's nothing more than fantasy talk and denial. Read more...

More info points to May 21st next Xbox reveal

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:14:13 +0100

More info sourced from The Verge points to a May 21st next Xbox reveal, as we've heard previously, although new info indicates this event will be held at a small venue focusing on the first details Read more...

Rumored Nokia 'Catwalk' specs show a serious fat trimming

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:49:49 +0100

Specs for the upcoming Nokia Catwalk device have reportedly leaked, showing a device similar in internals to the Lumia 920, but packing a serious slim down thanks to an aluminium shell Read more...

Rumor: HTC's Windows 8 tablet is in production

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:05:15 +0100

Is a HTC Windows 8 tablet already in production? The latest rumor originating from NPD DisplaySearch seems to speculate that a 10.1-inch 1080p model entered production as early as Q1 this year Read more...