iPhone 6 5-inch screen said to be done deal, due September 2014

iPhone 6 5-inch screen said to be done deal, due September 2014

A Japanese magazine claimed recently that the next Apple phone will feature a 5-inch screen and launch in September 2014.

That's right! The iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C are barely out, and the iPhone 6 hype train has already left the station.

The magazine is Mac Fan, with a report of the article coming from a Japanese website, Macotakara, today.

The 5-inch iPhone 6 rumor is just one of many, but it builds on previous reports that Apple is experimenting with different display sizes.

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Those reports said that the new iPhone could go as big as six inches, but Mac Life claimed that the iPhone 6's screen size is now set in stone at 5 inches.

That's still up from the current iPhones' 4-inch displays.

The new 5-inch iPhone 6 display will be a full HD 1080p Retina screen, allegedly.

It's unclear where the magazine that issued the original report got its information, but this claim seems as likely as any other we're hearing about the iPhone 6.

Other iPhone 6 rumors have claimed that the next iPhone will feature NFC, wireless charging, and other new features.

• It's early now but be sure to keep an eye on TechRadar's iPhone 6 release date, rumors and news hub for everything there is to know about Apple's next flagship!

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Huge Nvidia Shield update brings PC streaming and home console mode

Huge Nvidia Shield update brings PC streaming and home console mode

The Android-powered Nvidia Shield handheld console has received a sizeable boost in the shape of a software update that brings Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and tonnes of new functionality.

The other-the-air update brings the GameStream mode, announced alongside the console but missing in action so far,which will allows users to stream their PC games, directly to the handheld device.

The feature supports 5 0 of the top games initially, including the likes of Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

Another significant addition is the Console Mode, which enables the unit to be hooked up to the big screen for gaming and entertainment in full 1080p HD. It'll also facilitate the streaming of those aforementioned PC games to the TV.

Console Mode requires the assistance of a secondary Bluetooth controller, but will allow the Shield to challenge other Android consoles such as Ouya and GameStick which plug directly into the TV.

later, touchscreen

If all that wasn't enough, Nvidia has also added the compatibility for thousands of games on the Google Play Store that were originally designed for the touchscreen - games like Temple Run and NBA Jam.

Using the Gamepad Mapper, Shield owners can create their own custom physical controls for the games or let download Nvidia 's pre-assigned auto profiles for the cloud.

Finally, the presence of Android 4.3 gives users "a range of new features, such as restricted profiles, expandable and actionable notifications, and improvements that make everything feel even more fluid, fast and smooth," the company saves.

Is this the day Nvidia's handheld vision comes to fruition? Has it laid the smackdown on its Android-powered rivals, while raining on Valve's Steam Machines parade? Let us know your thoughts.

Mad Catz' Mojo console is also getting in on the PC streaming as the Android consoles battle for supremacy.

Huge Nvidia Shield update brings PC streaming and home console mode

Huge Nvidia Shield update brings PC streaming and home console mode

The Android-powered Nvidia Shield handheld console has received a sizeable boost in the shape of a software update that brings Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and tonnes of new functionality.

The other-the-air update brings the GameStream mode, announced alongside the console but missing in action so far,which will allows users to stream their PC games, directly to the handheld device.

The feature supports 5 0 of the top games initially, including the likes of Batman: Arkham Origins, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

Another significant addition is the Console Mode, which enables the unit to be hooked up to the big screen for gaming and entertainment in full 1080p HD. It'll also facilitate the streaming of those aforementioned PC games to the TV.

Console Mode requires the assistance of a secondary Bluetooth controller, but will allow the Shield to challenge other Android consoles such as Ouya and GameStick which plug directly into the TV.

later, touchscreen

If all that wasn't enough, Nvidia has also added the compatibility for thousands of games on the Google Play Store that were originally designed for the touchscreen - games like Temple Run and NBA Jam.

Using the Gamepad Mapper, Shield owners can create their own custom physical controls for the games or let download Nvidia 's pre-assigned auto profiles for the cloud.

Finally, the presence of Android 4.3 gives users "a range of new features, such as restricted profiles, expandable and actionable notifications, and improvements that make everything feel even more fluid, fast and smooth," the company saves.

Is this the day Nvidia's handheld vision comes to fruition? Has it laid the smackdown on its Android-powered rivals, while raining on Valve's Steam Machines parade? Let us know your thoughts.

Mad Catz' Mojo console is also getting in on the PC streaming as the Android consoles battle for supremacy.

Haswell-powered MacBook Pro Retina models reportedly freezing, Mavericks to blame?

Haswell-powered MacBook Pro Retina models reportedly freezing, Mavericks to blame?

Owners of Apple's recently released 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina laptops are experiencing a whole heap of issues with their new devices, judging by reports on the company's support forum.

According to one 17-page thread, users are having trouble with the Haswell-toting models randomly locking up and freezing - with anything from the trackpad to the keyboard or whole system refusing to respond.

"Luckier" users are managing to get their MacBooks working again by closi ng the lad for anything up to a minute before reopening, while others are having to resort to turning the device off and on again to resolve the issue.

Bad Mavericks?

In a bid to get to the root of the problem, some users in the thread are reporting that rolling Mavericks back to OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion puts an end to the lockups, suggesting that the issue may be software related.

Others have had mixed results when attempting to install Windows 8.1, with some finding success and others running into problems when installing the OS through a USB pen or Apple's SuperDrive.

We've quizzed Apple on the issue and will provide an update if and when the company responds.

Apple has had a tough time of it recently where faulty products are concerned. It moved to recall a batch of MacBook Air models purchased between June 2012 and June 2013 last mon th after discovering that they were plagued by faulty SSDs.

• Why not check out our MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air buying guide?