Neowin News Feed for: Rumour

iPhone 12 may not come with EarPods in the box

Usman Khan Lodhi — Wed, 20 May 2020 10:46:01 +0000

Reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's latest report states that Apple may no longer include EarPods in the box of the iPhone 12, in an attempt to drive up the sales of AirPods and AirPods Pro. Read more...

Xiaomi Mi 7 flagship might support wireless charging

Paul Hill — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:30:01 +0000

Xiaomi's upcoming Mi 7 flagship could include 7.5W wireless charging. While faster 15W wireless charging exists, it would cause the device to get too hot, hence its exclusion from the handset. Read more...

Inventor Elon Musk denies he's Satoshi Nakamoto

Paul Hill — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 03:54:01 +0000

Another one bites the dust. Elon Musk has denied that he is the Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto after a blog post on Medium alleged and gave reasons why Musk could be the person behind the pseudonym. Read more...

Reports suggest Apple very likely to unveil new 10.5-inch iPad at WWDC

Paul Hill — Sun, 14 May 2017 06:14:01 +0000

A new report from Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly suggests that there's a greater than 70% chance that a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro could be unveiled at WWDC due to a ramp up in production of the device. Read more...

Apple TV rumoured to have motion-sensitive remote control to attract casual gamers [Update]

Moshe Jacobs — Sat, 29 Aug 2015 18:48:01 +0000

New Apple products are expected soon and that includes a new generation of Apple TV devices. Aside from processor upgrades, one big feature could sell this platform to casual gamers. Read more...

Leaked iPad 5 rear panel confirms iPad mini-like design?

Ben Buffone — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:40:19 +0000

In another image that purports to be a rear panel for the iPad 5, the iPad mini-style design suggested in recent rumours is only confirmed further. Read more...

Google planning to offer BBM like service by purchasing WhatsApp?

Andrew Stevenson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:55:00 +0000

Rumours are flying around that Google is in talks to purchase WhatsApp, expanding their services into the mobile messaging space, and to further develop their rumoured Google Babble service. Read more...

Rumor: Nokia to unveil tablet in February at MWC 2013

Jake Durasamy — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:24:44 +0000

A rumor suggesting that Nokia will be launching a Windows-powered tablet in February has surfaced. Although we are unaware of how legitimate this rumor is, we know something is on its way. Read more...

'Apollo+' update coming to Windows Phone 8 in Q1 2013? [Update]

Andy Weir — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:49:31 +0000

Windows Phone 8 is less than a month old, but speculation is already swirling about the next stage in its development, as it's claimed that an update - codename 'Apollo+' - will roll out in Q1 2013. Read more...

Windows Phone 7.8 has reportedly hit RTM status

Andrew Stevenson — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:09:48 +0000

With Windows Phone 7 hardware being left out of the Windows Phone 8 party, the announced 7.8 update has been eagerly anticipated by WP7 owners. According to a new rumour, the update has hit RTM. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Twitter users go nuts over “iPhone 5 $800” rumour

Andy Weir — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:54:01 +0000

A rumour of unknown origin has caused a worldwide explosion of rage among Twitter users, infuriated by the suggestion that the next iPhone will cost $800... despite no evidence to support the claim. Read more...

Rumour: Samsung to buy Nokia

Denis Wong — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:52:20 +0000

Last week's rumours about Microsoft acquiring Nokia's phone unit for $19 billion were quickly shot down by Nokia themselves following a flurry of activity from the media. This came after a similar rumour emerged in... Read more...

Rumour: iPad 2 announcement on February 1

Andrew Lyle — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:27:58 +0000

A rumour has been floating around the Internet about the possibility to the iPad 2 announcement in the coming weeks. The announcement could be on February 1 to introduce the all new tablet. Kevin Rose, who... Read more...

Everyone's favourite fruit might be coming to a living room near you

Brian Donohue — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:48:55 +0000

The New York Times seems to think that Apple is due to re-enter the living room, this time in a big, big way. Apple isn't known as a true player in the home media sector.... Read more...

Rumour: Apple testing next generation iPhone

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:43:03 +0000

Arguably the most popular mobile device on the planet; Apple's next generation of iPhone is rumoured to already be under development. According to the Apple rumour site, MacRumors.com, Apple have begun field testing their new... Read more...

FT confirms Apple 'iTablet' rumour

Tom Warren — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:27:28 +0000

The Financial Times is reporting that Apple is "racing to offer a portable, full-featured, tablet-sized computer in time for the Christmas shopping season". The revelation confirms rumours that surfaced earlier this year and earlier this... Read more...

RIM shares rise on Microsoft takeover rumour

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:25:24 +0000

Shares of Research In Motion Ltd. are climbing on rumours that the BlackBerry maker may be bought by software giant Microsoft Corp. RIM shares set a new trading record by rising as high as $89.68... Read more...

Kotaku Rumour Rocks Web

Joe Cashman — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:45:46 +0000

Kotaku.com caused a stir after receiving a rumour about a Playstation feature to be announced at GDC next week. PlayStation Home as they were informed would be "Sony's blending of achievements and Miis". Their source... Read more...

Nvidia Readies GeForce 8800 for $299 - $349 – Rumour

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:32:00 +0000

In a bid to increase pressure on arch-rival ATI, a division of Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia Corp. reportedly prepares a more affordable version of its GeForce 8800 graphics card. The novelty, on the other hand,... Read more...

Microsoft Rumour Knocks Apple Shares Down

Joe Cashman — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:09:42 +0000

Microsoft has confirmed a report made by Cnet that they intend to start a subscription based online music service. "We are actively investigating the subscription model," a Microsoft spokeswoman said. Christine Andrews, product manager in... Read more...

Rockstar denies Grand Theft Auto movie rights rumour

Wed, 19 May 2004 20:43:09 +0000

Since the publication of this article, Rockstar has responded with an emphatic denial of the rumour that the Grand Theft Auto movie rights have been optioned. The rights to create a movie based on the... Read more...

Bill Gates "dead" rumour causes panic in South Korea

Tom Warren — Fri, 04 Apr 2003 11:19:37 +0000

An unsubstantiated rumour that Bill Gates had been shot dead in Los Angeles caused share prices on the South Korean stock exchange to slump as panic selling ensued. The rumour, started on a... Read more...

Capcom Kills Rumour

Marcel Klum — Sun, 22 Dec 2002 18:10:26 +0000

Capcom has announced it is not merging with video game rivals. Capcom doesn't plan to merge with other game developers, Chief Financial Officer Heiji Oshima said, denying reports the company may be... Read more...

Rumour mill suggests earlier Intel 3.06GHz P4

Steven Parker — Sun, 29 Sep 2002 12:51:42 +0000

Thanks nexty for mailing us this one. WHILE AMD is expected to introduce its 2800+ and 2700+ Athlon XP chips this week, rumours are growing that Intel might attempt to steal its thunder and rush... Read more...