LG sent a shockwave through the heart of the internet when, in one of the biggest claims made in recent tech history, its VP of marketing, Chang Ma, told the Wall Street Journal that its upcoming Android Optimus tablet “will be better than the Apple iPad.” That’s like Kia saying their upcoming sports car will be better than the Porsche 911. Or some technology startup claiming they’re making... 

An unidentified, malfunctioning iPod brought a Tokyo subway train to a halt for an eight minutes during this morning’s rush hour, Reuters reports. Around 8:20AM passengers complained about a burning smell, forcing the train to come to a halt while officials went searching for the source. A female passenger then came forward to show that her iPod had burst apart after overheating.  Read More →

With all the hype surrounding Apple’s iPad, virtually every computer manufacturer is evaluating their own version in an attempt to ride the tablet wave. Deja vu? The tablet market seems to be repeating the history of smartphones, but there is a key difference this time: Apple doesn’t have quite the competitive edge they had when the first iPhone was released. Android has already made a big... 

Well, I’m still struggling to come out of the weekend-induced chronic laziness and I was not sure what to post on TechChunks today when I found out this! The title says it all, fellas. Here is a cleverly assorted picture that depicts the evolution of Apple Steve Jobs, himself. Looks like he really likes his blue jeans and black full-sleeve t-shirt. Don’t believe me? Check out the picture... 

Apparently, the Apple iPhone 4 is just too hot to handle at the moment. Details are sketchy about this particular incident, but the newest iPhone could be hot in more than one way. The ‘Boy Genius Report’ reports that an iPhone 4 “burst into flames“  and burned hand. Interestingly, this is the first reported case of an Apple iPhone 4 catching fire that has been reported since... 

There’s no doubt that the Apple iPad (and most newer iPhones and iPod touches) can run Flash. A new open source project called Frash will allow iPad users to experience Flash in the Web browser as Adobe begins demonstrating its own efforts to port Flash 10.1 to the newly released Android 2.2 “Froyo”. How to Play Flash Content on iPad Whether Steve Jobs Likes it or Not Flash on iPad... 

A large number of cell phone models have been launched recently. It is easy to get confused about the pros and cons in different models just because there are so many of them. If you fall in that category of  people, here is a list of top 5 most discussed latest mobile phone releases. Actually it’s really difficult to select just 5 cell phone models from the list of  literally hundreds. So while... 

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you probably know that the iPhone 4 has been out for just over a week, and users are having some signal failure issues with the smartphone. After initially dismissing the reports about the iPhone 4 antenna reception issue, Apple has officially admitted it exists, promising a software fix in a couple of weeks. But it is not as exciting as it sounds, though! The... 

While there are some people who are finding it amusing to find ways of destroying their new iPhone 4, here is a short film by Michael Koerbel, shot and edited entirely on an iPhone 4. Someone is apparently sending a message to everyone that iOS devices are as good for creation as they are for consumption! Shot on an iPhone 4 and edited with the iMovie app on the iPhone 4 in 48 hours — that... 

While most new iPhone 4 owners are happily stroking their touchscreens, some violent geeks are destroying theirs with Microwave, Sniper Bullet, Death Ray and even a Blender! It happened to iPad when it was released and it is happening again — but this time, with the iPhone4! iPhone 4 is facing wrath of some of the most violent geeks around the world. None of Apple’s products (including... 

The newly released and much-hyped Apple iPhone 4 appears to have a significant design flaw that causes the device to loose network signal when held your hand. Reports are pouring across the internet that highlight this problem, and TechRadar has discovered that their own handset is badly affected by the same problem, too. Holding the iPhone 4 seems to quickly bring the handset signal strength down... 

One of the rumors surrounding the upcoming iPhone 4 has now been confirmed – apparently, the new Apple phone will boast a whole of 512MB system RAM, which is twice as much as the iPhone 3GS that came out last year, and more notably, twice as much as the iPad tablet. We know, it can be disheartening news if you happen to be an iPad user who bought the Apple tablet recently. But the additional memory... 

Apple makes a pretty ballsy claim about the iPhone 4’s display: “The pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels.” They’re pushing against the limits of the human body. Is it true? The iPhone 4’s screen may be the best mobile display yet, but its resolution does not exceed the human retina, as Steve Jobs (Apple) claims. But what... 

A new fashion seems to have come into existence from the search for new and creative tattoos. Some people have started using the space in their bodies to depict their obsession or unconditional love towards technology. Things from different aspects of technology are taken for the purpose of tattooing and it can be anything of the range from programming language and logos to keyboard symbols. Though... 

After compiling a comprehensive list of hot announcements that were made yesterday at the Apple WWDC [Worldwide  Developers Conference] 2010 event, here we are again. If you want to relive the most important announcements that happened during Steve Jobs’ keynote at the Apple WWDC 2010, here are top 5 videos that you must not miss:  Read More →

If you want to relive the most important announcements that happened during Steve Jobs‘ keynote at the Apple WWDC [Worldwide  Developers Conference] 2010 event then you have come to the right place. As expected Monday, Apple used its annual developers conference to introduce a new version of the iPhone. And while some of the features may have been known heading into this week’s Worldwide... 

Got a jailbroken  iPad, a spare Bluetooth mouse and 10 minutes to spare? Yeah? Then we have a little (big, actually) surprise for you. This is one of those cool hacks that makes you very tempted to jailbreak your Apple  iPad. The iPad is primarily a touchscreen device to be held and navigated with your hands, but there is also a Keyboard  Dock accessory allowing for easier typing. Using the dock... 

Apple has become quite a trend-setter when it comes to design. First the “iPod” gave birth to a whole new world of portable music players, then the “iPhone” emerged a new generation of mobile phone devices, and recently came the “iPad”, which started turning heads towards touchscreen mobile computing (that already existed). Although it’s almost guaranteed that the Apple iPad will sell... 

I know you might be a little skeptical about a movie-tie in game, but hey, let’s not forget Gameloft brought us the amazing Avatar game, which wasn’t much of a movie-tie in at all. If you are an Iron Man fan like I’m I bet you have been desperately waiting for its release. Only few days to go for the Iron Man 2 movie release date but the Iron Man 2 game for iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad... 

You would be forgiven for saying you’ve had your fill of tower defense games. The past couple years has seen a flood of these strategy clones filling casual portals like the iPhone and PC. But you know who might be able to bring you back: the people that brought you Peggle. PopCap, one of the best casual developers and publishers around, presents Plants vs. Zombies, its first tower defense...